Inside Princess Charlotte's Jubilee gift bag including royal goodies and a Union Jack flag

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge tied the knot in a traditional ceremony at London’s Westminster Abbey in April 2011 – six months after Prince William popped the question. But before getting engaged, William, who turns 40 on June 21, and Kate, 40, dated on and off for seven years. Asked in their engagement interview why he had waited so long, William said bashfully: “I wanted to give her a chance to see in and to back out if she needed to before it all got too much.

From attending garden parties at Buckingham Palace to joining the Garter Day procession at Windsor Castle, Prince William has been seen stepping up recently to assist the Queen as she scales back her official engagements. It's a significant sign that the Duke of Cambridge, who turns 40 on June 21, has gained the full “trust” of his grandmother, according to royal experts, and as part of a 'dynamic' pairing with his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, could secure the future of our monarchy.

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Prince William is reflecting on his mother Princess Diana‘s legacy in a new essay.

Prince William is "deeply caring" and will be a "safe pair of hands" for the Royal Family when he ascends the throne, according to an expert. Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams made the comments ahead of the Duke of Cambridge celebrating his 40th birthday tomorrow (June 21).In gushing praise for the future King, Fitzwilliams referenced his visit to Israel and Palestine in 2018, during what was a politically delicate four-day tour.

Kate Middleton and Prince William have shared a never-before-seen photo of the Duke with their three kids to mark Father's Day on Sunday 19 June.The photo sees William, 39, who is reportedly mourning the collapse of his relationship with brother Harry, sitting down with his youngest son Louis, four, on his shoulders. Louis can be seen dressed in a striped shirt with white shorts and navy shoes on as he places his hands on either side of his dad's face while laughing for the camera.

Off to the races! Prince William and Duchess Kate stepped out in style at the 2022 Royal Ascot.

Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, has shared an intimate look into her private life in the royal family, as part of a rare interview with fashion magazine Vogue. The future Queen Consort, opened up about a wealth of different subjects during the interview, which included discussing her marriage with Prince Charles and her fears for her grandchildren. During the candid discussion, Camilla opened up on how she and Prince Charles ensure to make time for their marriage, with the royal opening up on their daily ritual, even amid their busy schedules.

Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall, has opened up about her struggles in the public eye as part of a rare interview with Vogue ahead of her 75th birthday. The senior royal appears in the July edition of the long running fashion magazine, where she shares an inside glimpse into her rarely seen life as a working member of the Royal Family.

He may be the future King, but at home with his three children George, Charlotte and Louis, Prince William is refreshingly normal. And proving just how much he is like the rest of us, he once let slip that he had turned to a surprising source for help with styling seven-year-old Princess Charlotte's hair. Ever willing to pitch in with domestic duties, he admitted he’d learned how to style Charlotte’s hair through online tutorials.

Prince William, 39, is reportedly angry with his brother for disrespecting the Queen, 96, and the Royal Family. The Duke of Cambridge reckons Prince Harry, 37, has "crossed a line" with his behaviour and the rift between the two siblings is continuing to widen, according to Mail Online.

Noel Gallagher has called out the Royal Family, branding it “farcical” and claiming that it’s “dwindling like religion”.According to The Mirror, the former Oasis star reportedly made the comments after finding out that his staff were taking off the recent bank holidays for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.Gallagher – who doesn’t “hate” the monarchy but has admitted that he is not a royalist – said he was surprised to learn his staff were taking the time off because “the music business should not stop for the monarchy”.“Some of the people who work for me, I was like, ‘See you tomorrow’. They went, ‘Oh, we’re off tomorrow.

Prince William and Prince Harry's children do not share the same surname - something that may come as a surprise to royal fans.  William and Kate's little ones – Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, seven, and Prince Louis, four – all have the last name 'Cambridge', taking after their dad's title, the Duke of Cambridge.

Not far from home. Prince William may be gearing up to leave Kensington Palace behind, but the move isn’t likely to cause conflict with future king Prince Charles.

Prince William had branded his seven year old daughter Charlotte as a “budding star” as he met with England’s women’s football team on Wednesday 15 June.The Duke of Cambridge gave royal fans a delightful rare insight into his daughter's interests and hobbies during the visit, sharing that like the players the young Princess has a passion for the beautiful game. While attending the team training session during a visit to their training centre at St George's Park, William, 39, was gifted with personalised football shirts for his three kids: Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, seven, and four year old Prince Louis.The Duke of Cambridge cut a reasonably casual figure for the affair, arriving in a suit and blazer jacket with an open-collared blue shirt – different from his usual buttoned up shirt and tie.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are on their “last chance” before they may be “cut off” from the Royal Family altogether, a royal expert has claimed.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently returned to the UK to attend the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations and, while they appeared all-smiles at the event, an expert has claimed that all was not rosy behind the scenes. Author Duncan Larcombe of Prince Harry: The Inside Story, stated his belief that the couple are facing a final test with the Royal Family that will determine the future of their relationship with them. "The test really begins now for Harry and Meghan,” Mr Larcombe told Closer magazine.

Good Morning Britain fans couldn't help but notice that an interview with George Ezra on the show appeared a little awkward on Wednesday (June 15). The singer appeared via video link on the ITV news programme to chat with Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are moving — but don’t worry, they’re not going as far as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle!

Princess Anne reportedly saw "straight through" Meghan Markle, according to TV psychic Deborah Davies. The star of the Real Housewives of Cheshire, 46, explained that she can tell what the Princess Royal, 71, thinks of the American actress, 40, just by observing her facial expressions. Deborah told the Daily Star: "Princess Anne is fabulous, she just gives everything that she thinks away on her face.

Kate Middleton and Prince William along with Prince George , Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are upping sticks and moving to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, according to new reports. The family will be swapping life in the city for a more rural choice and saying goodbye to Kensington Palace and all that London has to offer. The move to the country will give the Cambridge kids an upbringing similar to 40 year old Kate's, as she grew up in Berkshire with her family.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are set to move into the 'humble' four-bedroom Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor estate in the coming months, according to reports. Kate, 40, William, 39, and their children, Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, seven, and their youngest son, Louis, four, will make the move to the Berkshire estate, which is just a few minutes' walk from St Georges Chapel at Windsor castle.