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Prince William and Kate Middleton have expressed their sadness at the death of teenage photographer Liz Hatton, saying it was “an honour to have met such a brave and humble young woman”. In a moving tribute posted on X, the Prince and Princess of Wales wrote: “We are so sorry to hear that Liz Hatton has sadly passed away. It was an honour to have met such a brave and humble young woman.

Prince William has shared a cute snippet from his family life, revealing that his youngest, Prince Louis, has learnt a new hobby. While he's delighted that his son has found something he enjoys, the royal dad revealed that he spends his 'entire life' with 'fingers in his ears' due to the new noisy interest. Speaking at the Tusk Conservation Awards event at The Savoy, London, on Wednesday (27 November), the Prince of Wales joked about the loud hobby.

to Us Weekly.“The dynamics have shifted,” an insider told the outlet, with another adding that the sovereign “has wanted to be the monarch for decades.”“Even though he’s battling cancer, he’s not letting that get in the way of his desire to be successful on the throne or a dynamic leader,” the source said.Behind the scenes, it’s reported that William, 42, is already preparing “for when his ascension happens.”“Like his father, he takes being a success in the royal role very seriously,” the insider said, adding that when it comes to the topic of succession within the Firm, the conversation is a “sensitive” one.“There’s occasional tension,” the source said, adding that William is likely in talks about transitioning titles and responsibilities, as well as the current state of the UK government to ensure “a smooth transition.”Elsewhere, palace insiders have claimed that royal staffers began drawing up succession plans after the king’s coronation in May 2023.The plans were fast-tracked earlier this year after Charles revealed his cancer diagnosis in February, the source adds.“The Palace sprung into action,” the source told the outlet.

will reportedly celebrate Christmas with Markle’s mom, Doria Ragland.Harry and the “Suits” alum will make their at-home celebrations “extra special” for their two young children, recent reports suggest.Still, Harrold believes that the Waleses will reach out to the Sussexes to “wish them a Happy Christmas.”“I think Harry and Meghan themselves will possibly reach out,” he said. “The thing about Christmas, it is about goodwill to others, letting bygones be bygones, forgetting the past, moving into the new year.”“So if there’s any point in the year that the families are going to communicate or touch base, it’s going to be over Christmas — there’s something magical about Christmas that gets families back together,” he added.Meanwhile, Princess Catherine will organize a special carol concert that will air on Christmas Eve.With a new theme each year, December’s service will focus on the importance of love and empathy, and will reflect on “how much we need each other, especially in the most difficult times of our lives.”Indeed, the beloved royal was dealt a tough start to the year that saw her undergo abdominal surgery in January, which was closely followed by a cancer diagnosis in March.Her father-in-law, King Charles III, was also diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.Middleton, who recently announced she was cancer free after completing chemotherapy, will lead the televised festive event at Westminster Abbey on Dec.

Christmas is a time of love, hope and togetherness – as well as a chance to reflect on the past 12 months as we look to the year ahead. And, while this is certainly true of everyone up and down the country, this festive period will surely strike an extra chord with the Prince and Princess of Wales as they will strive to make this a Christmas to remember for Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six.

Royal family fanatics are floored after spotting a signature facial expression of Princess Diana on the faces of her son and the grandchildren she never got to meet. The shared look has been dubbed the “Spencer Stare” by the late princess’ devoted followers. The telltale stare coupled with her usual dignified expression was a common look captured by photographers.

Prince William has candidly confessed that he's not as good at one thing as his three children, and it's something that his wife, Kate Middleton, absolutely loves.The future king gave a rare glimpse into their family life during a visit to a youth facility in West London earlier this year, where he humorously revealed his lack of artistic skills. He admitted that Kate, George, Charlotte, and Louis are all more creative than him.

The recent break-in at the Windsor Castle estate proved that no matter how strong the ring of security is around the royal family, such incidents can and do happen. Masked thieves scaled a fence during the night to steal farm vehicles, making off with a pick up truck and a quad bike from a barn at Shaw Farm, inside the grounds.

The Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince William and Kate Middleton, have always strived to give their children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis - as normal a childhood as possible.This included keeping a significant secret from their eldest son, Prince George. Until he was about seven years old, George was reportedly unaware that he would one day become king, following in the footsteps of his grandfather and eventually his father.

told Closer. A source close to the pair told the outlet that Harry and the “Suits” alum, 43, will make their at-home celebrations “extra special” for their two young children.“Meghan’s mom Doria will join them at home in Montecito and they’ll ensure the children have a joyful day, despite not being around extended family,” an insider said, adding that the couple did not expect to receive an invitation from the royals.The Sussexes have repeatedly skipped out on various, year-round royal activities since quitting the Firm and moving to the US in 2020.They have not been back on Harry’s home turf for the festive season since the royal family’s 2018 gathering at Sandringham, the late Queen’s country estate in Norfolk, England.But while the duo didn’t receive an invitation from the royals for their annual festive get-together, the Sussexes did get invited to spend Christmas at Althorp House — the childhood home of his late mother, Princess Diana.Since quitting royal life, Harry has stayed in close contact with his late mother’s side of the family, specifically his uncle Charles Spencer.However, given the ongoing security woes the couple had been dealing with after being stripped from tax-funded protection earlier this year, the duo “had to turn [the invitation] down.”“Both Harry and Meghan agree that they shouldn’t return to the UK until the security arrangements are resolved,” the source said.

Kate Middleton's return to the spotlight this month revealed just how important the values of family, friendship and love have been to her throughout this year. It was those key principles that ran as an emotional undercurrent throughout her two appearances at Remembrance events last weekend, which honoured the nation's servicemen and women, while also serving as the inspiration behind her next big move.

A Royal expert has issued a caution to Prince William about his vision for the monarchy's future, highlighting the allure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as a potential challenge. In a recent interview, the Prince of Wales shared his approach to shaping a contemporary monarchy, emphasising compassionate leadership and support for the public, describing it as doing Royal "with a smaller".This comes just before King Charles' busy week of engagements, which included the glamorous premiere of "Gladiator II" at Leicester Square, where he appeared solo due to Queen Camilla's ongoing recovery from a chest infection.

Prince William has been dubbed 'stubborn' while showing the type of King 'he intends to be' after he laid out plans earlier this month for his future in the monarchy.The Prince of Wales told reporters during his trip to South Africa that he would carry out duties with "a smaller 'r' in the royal". Following his comments, royal biographer Tina Brown accused William of not showing King Charles enough respect and claimed the heir to the throne surrounds himself with sycophants.Tina, who had lunch with Prince Diana just weeks before her death and is known for her controversial views, said: "William did not help the mood by giving a swaggery interview at the end of his South Africa trip for the Earthshot Prize." Writing on her Substack blog, called Fresh Hell, she continued: "He told reporters about his plans to 'do things differently' and then listed 'impact philanthropy, collaboration, convening and helping people'.

In a shocking breach of security, Windsor Castle estate was infiltrated by masked thieves while Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their children were at their nearby residence.The brazen criminals scaled a six-foot fence under the cover of darkness to pilfer farm vehicles.They made off with a pick-up truck and a quad bike from a barn within the castle's secure perimeter. Although King Charles and Queen Camilla were away, the Prince and Princess of Wales, along with their little ones, were believed to be at Adelaide Cottage, just a stone's throw from the scene of the crime.

King Charles, the doting dad to Princes William and Harry, celebrated his 76th birthday three days ago with a moment of reflection on his family ties after a challenging year. Despite being father to two sons, it's well-known he had always longed for a daughter.

Prince William has gone and done a major new interview about his approach to ruling and has all but thrown his dear old dad King Charles under a London bus, implicitly saying his reign is a bit rubbish.Last week, the Prince of Wales was in South Africa for his Earthshot Prize and while there, he laid out his vision for when he becomes the top banana – a phrase that strangely you won’t find in the Magna Carta.He wants to usher in a new age of “small r” royalty, which sounds like something of a slightly meaningless phrase that is high on vibes and low on actual facts.(Does this mean they are going to do away with the footmen, and Prince George as Prince of Wales will be tasked with taking the Buckingham Palace bins out? Will all crests be removed from post boxes? Will King William hold meet’n’greet coffee mornings with the plebs at a rotating series of suburban Cafe Neros with palace-branded keep cups?)The details, such as they are, come via the Times’ Kate Mansey whom the Prince told of his blueprint, saying “I’m trying to do it differently and I’m trying to do it for my generation”.“And to give you more of an understanding around it, I’m doing it with maybe a smaller ‘r’ in the royal, if you like. So it’s more about impact, philanthropy, collaboration, convening and helping people,” he said.“I’m also going to throw empathy in there as well because I really care about what I do.

Prince William is a doting dad to three young children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis - but he has a 'special relationship' with his only daughter.The future King has a close bond with nine-year-old Charlotte, having even been spotted wearing a friendship bracelet made by her during a recent Royal engagement out in South Africa. The Prince of Wales, 42, wore a small blue and beaded bracelet with the word 'Papa' on it while on a trip to Cape Town in November.The sweet handmade gift from Charlotte is no doubt a demonstration of the close bond she shares with her father, who wore the bracelet "proudly and prominently", says former BBC Royal correspondent Jennie Bond.

They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree - but when it comes to green-fingered talents, it seems Prince William has taken little from his father, King Charles.The monarch, who has had a lifetime passion for nature and particularly plants, once said, "as I get older, all I really long for is to plant trees." Alas, Charles’ eldest son, William, does not seem to have inherited his father’s innate love of gardening - admitting: “My wife does all the gardening. I really like it, but I have no idea what I’m doing,” he admitted.

Prince George has been passed down a precious gift from his grandfather and it's kept in King Charles' beloved grounds of Highgrove House.The home, which the Monarch bought in 1980, was a haven for Charles’ sons William and Harry in their younger years and now it proves to be the same for his grandchildren. In 1988, Charles built a magical treehouse for William and Harry to play in, which has now been passed down to Prince George after it was refurbished in 2015.

Prince William has often spoken fondly about his late mother Diana, Princess of Wales over the years and has dedicated much of his work - including his recent Homewards project - to her legacy. As his mother died in 1997 when the prince was just 15-years-old, the future King was unable to introduce his wife, who he met years after Diana's death at St Andrews University in 2001, to her.

Prince George may only be 11 years old but he already has a long list of sporting talents - from tennis and football to scuba diving. As well as this, it recently emerged that the young royal has one secret hack to stay speedy during triathlons, according to his proud parents.