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Kate Middleton informed her close friends that she would be adopting a new name before getting engaged to Prince William via a “humorous email,” according to a new biography of the princess.The name change happened in 2008 as speculation about an impending royal proposal reached a fever pitch; speculation ramped up once rumors spread that the future queen, 42, was ditching the informal “Kate” for something a little more regal. In his new biography of the future queen, Robert Jobson reports that the princess sent the “humourous email” to her inner circle and declared that she wanted to be henceforth known as “Catherine” instead of Kate.Though it’s unclear precisely what Kate said in the alleged email, the message was loud and clear: Kate was taking on a more formal name for a more formal life.

uncle Robert Fellowes’ funeral — but only “if it doesn’t cause too much drama,” his pal has revealed. The Duke of Sussex, 39, has reportedly been in contact with his aunt and his cousins, as well as his late mother Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, following his uncle’s death.Lord Fellowes, who was married to Diana’s sister, Lady Jane Fellowes, and served for a time as the late Queen Elizabeth II’s private secretary, died of undisclosed causes on July 29.

Estranged brothers Prince Harry and Prince William may experience an ‘awkward’ meeting at the funeral of their uncle, Lord Robert Fellowes, according to former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond.The journalist and television presenter spoke exclusively to OK! following the death of Lord Fellowes, who served as private secretary to Queen Elizabeth II for nine years, and was married to Princess Diana’s sister Lady Jane Spencer for 46 years. Royal watchers expect that Harry will want to attend his uncle’s funeral, as he was close to the Fellowes family, with Jane asked to give a reading at Harry and Meghan’s wedding in 2018. However, Jennie believes his attendance may cause problems.

Kate Middleton is gearing up to join the royal family at Balmoral for its annual summer retreat to the country.With two high-profile public appearances under her belt this year, the Princess of Wales, 42, is set to join her husband Prince William and three children at the lavish Scottish estate later this month.The Waleses have also spent some weeks at their country home of Anmer Hall, located on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England.As for Balmoral, the family will link up with King Charles and Queen Camilla — where their majesties are spending their entire summer break.The stunning castle was a known favorite residence of the late Queen Elizabeth II, who kickstarted the annual tradition of vacationing there during her reign.There, the royals enjoy picturesque walks in the Scottish Highlands, as well as family cookouts, horse-riding, and boardgames.Charles was keen to continue his later mother’s tradition, with the Wales family joining in on the fun this year.The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duke and Duchess of York, as well as Zara and Mike Tindall, also visit the castle summer.A notable absence has been the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their two children, who have not visited the beloved royal residence.Princess Catherine’s trip to Balmoral will mark her furthest journey in 2024 since undergoing abdominal surgery in January and subsequently announcing her cancer diagnosis to the world in March.Following her shock announcement, she stayed away from the public eye to prioritize her treatment process.Just three months later, the royal wrote in a letter that she was “making good progress” but had “good days and bad days” while going through chemotherapy.The following day, she joined the royal family for King

get too big for his boots back when his father was still the Prince of Wales.In an excerpt from his upcoming book, “Catherine, the Princess of Wales,” obtained by the Mirror, Jobson recalled one particular incident involving William and his wife, Kate Middleton, asking to join Charles and Camilla’s security convoy to leave Windsor Castle.William’s request did not sit right with Camilla, who along with her husband made the Cambridges wait in what Jobson described as a “subtle” jab.In an effort to prove a point to William, Jobson claims that Camilla told Charles to leave the pair behind.“When Charles was kept waiting several minutes for the couple, Camilla insisted they go without them,” Jobson wrote. “As William and Catherine emerged, all they could see were the blue flashing lights of the motorbikes disappearing in the distance.”The Post has reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.It comes as former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond has noted that Camilla, 77, and William have grown “much closer” in recent months.“They have been left, almost literally, nursing the crown while the king and the princess recover,” she told OK! Magazine.Buckingham Palace announced in February that the monarch, 75, was diagnosed with a form of cancer.

Prince William is reportedly seething over comments made by Prince Harry in a recent television interview, sources have claimed. The Duke of Sussex, 39, has recently surfaced on the small screen not once, but twice in quick succession, initially in the ITV documentary Tabloids on Trial and then again with Meghan Markle, 43, in a CBS special over the weekend.

Kate Middleton, now honoured with the title of Princess of Wales, remains endearingly down-to-earth to those in her inner circle, including Prince William and her own family who lovingly call her Catherine or the familiar Kate. Yet it has come to light that before she became William's wife, a rather unflattering pet name was coined by his 'snooty' friends, poking fun at her mother Carole Middleton's past occupation as a British Airways flight attendant.They would slyly say "Doors to Manual" in reference to the Princess, as Royal expert Katie Nicholl divulged on the Vanity Fair Dynasty podcast.

The Princess of Wales will reportedly join Prince William and their children for a summer holiday as she continues her cancer treatment.The 42-year-old is set to enjoy some downtime with Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six, during the school holidays. Prince William and Kate Middleton are expected to join King Charles, Queen Camilla, and other members of the Royal Family at Balmoral, reports The Mail on Sunday.This will be her longest getaway since she began chemotherapy following her cancer diagnosis.

no longer includes the Windsor clan.But according to former royal butler Grant Harrold, the “Suits” alum will feel loved alongside her husband and her family, as well as some of her best friends.Harrold, who worked as King Charles’ butler for seven years, said Prince Harry is believed to be throwing an at-home cookout for his wife on her special day.“He is a gentleman and a good cook,” Harrold exclusively told The Post. “He is quite old-fashioned like that.”“They may have a party, they do enjoy summer BBQs outdoors so they might invite friends round for a dinner or a bbq,” he said, adding that the duke “will make sure that Meghan is celebrated.”As for the other members of the Firm, things are a little more complicated.Tensions had reached an all-time high after the Sussexes stepped down as senior working members of the royal family in 2020 and moved to the US.And despite the fact that there’s virtually no communication between the Sussex and Windsor clan, Harrold believes that the mom of two will still receive a birthday message from Prince William and Kate Middleton.“I have no doubt of that,” he said.

While the Prince and Princess of Wales are pros at keeping up the royal decorum we all expect, they occasionally let their hair down and give us a glimpse into their private relationship. Whether it's their competitive streaks coming out during sporting events on official outings, or the playful jibes they throw each other's way - royal enthusiasts always love these candid moments when the pair relax a bit while performing their royal duties.

The art of naming a new royal baby is incredibly delicate, especially if that baby is destined to one day be King or Queen - and some royals have changed their names for that exact reason Almost every royal name has at least one, if not more, connections to previous royals. Whether it's William, George, Charles or Elizabeth, it's crucial that there are no overriding historical associations that could impact their future or draw negative comparisons.

In 2014, Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Prince and Princess of Wales, decided to bend royal travel rules by bringing little Prince George along on their official tour down under. Despite his tender age of just eight months, baby George accompanied his parents on a journey to Australia and New Zealand, stealing hearts as he went.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have opted for "a very different way of bringing up" their children, according to one royal expert. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK! that, unlike other monarchs, the Waleses have taken a modern approach to parenting their three children, which has made them "far more relatable, and far more 'normal'". She said: "It’s all very well to repeat the royal mantra that 'duty' is paramount.

Things could have been very different for Prince William and Kate Middleton's budding romance in the early days of their relationship - until one thing changed the King-to-be's mind. It's been reported by Royal insiders that William was reminded of what he was missing after seeing snaps of Kate Middleton living it up with other lads.

Prince Harry is said to have directed his anger towards two specific members of the Royal Family after he felt 'banished' – and it might not be who you think. Harry and Meghan Markle decided to step back from their royal duties in January 2020, just two years after their wedding, and chose to relocate to California for a more private life.

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have found their relationship thrown into the spotlight yet again - for all the wrong reasons, and according to a source, they are rather upset about it. Fresh claims about their marriage have been made in a new book about the Royals by royal author Robert Jobson, which echoes previous claims that Harry’s brother, Prince William, feared Harry had rushed into marrying the former Suits star, in order to be like his elder brother, get married and have children.

spoke to PEOPLE.The insider said Prince Harry has reached out to his brother through “texts, calls, and messages,” but they get ignored. Similarly, calls and letters that the Duke of Sussex has sent to his father, King Charles, have allegedly gone unanswered.“He gets ‘unavailable right now,'” a friend of Harry’s told PEOPLE. “His calls go unanswered.

Huw Edwards, the former BBC News presenter, has reportedly moved out of his marital home following a split from his wife Vicky Flind.The 62 year old journalist pleaded guilty to all charges against him at Westminster Magistrates' Court today. He was charged with three counts of making indecent images of children.This is the first time Edwards has been seen in public since July 2023. He was arrested in November 2023 and officially resigned from the BBC in April 2024.The alleged offences took place between December 2020 and April 2022 and involve images shared on a WhatsApp chat.The TV News Reader is accused of possessing six category A images, 12 category B images, and 19 category C images.

A juicy revelation suggests Prince Harry was harshly rejected by a university student he was reportedly "snogging against a wall" around 20 years ago. Writer Isabel Webster shared this blast from the past after spotting a snapshot of A-list lovebirds Emma Corrin and Rami Malek, who were trying to have a sentimental moment on the beach under the watchful eyes of their security team.

claiming that the Duke of Sussex is no longer on speaking terms with his father, King Charles III.Despite the father-son duo’s meeting in February during Harry’s mad dash to London following the king’s cancer diagnosis, the pair’s communication has since become nonexistent.And while their 45-minute meetup is said to have been positive, the monarch, 75, no longer takes his son’s calls or responds to his letters, according to those close to Harry.“He gets ‘unavailable right now,'” the duke’s pal told People. “His calls go unanswered.

Prince William and Harry’s uncle — has died at age 82.Lord Fellowes, who had served as the late Queen Elizabeth II’s private secretary and was the late Princess Diana’s brother-in-law, died of undisclosed causes on July 29.His funeral plans have yet not been revealed.The British courtier had a firm place within the royal fold, and was considered one of the late monarch’s most-trusted advisers during his tenure between 1990 and 1999.During that time, Fellowes advised the late Queen on the divorces of three of her children, as well as Diana’s death in 1997.Lord Fellowes was married to Diana’s sister, Lady Jane Fellowes, for 46 years. At their lavish wedding in 1978, the late Princess of Wales served as a bridesmaid.The couple went on to welcome three children Alexander Robert, 41, and Eleanor Ruth, 38, and Laura Jane, 44 — who is Princess Charlotte’s godmother.He rose up the ranks at Buckingham Palace to become deputy private secretary in 1986, before taking over the reins from Sir William Heseltine as private secretary four years later.Fellowes left his post as private secretary to Her Late Majesty in Feb.