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Kate Middleton's grandmother was an incredible WWII codebreaker, who played an important in the second world war.The Princess of Wales revealed her relative Valerie Middleton's incredible story while honouring the Red Cross in 2020. War hero Valerie worked as a codebreaker at Bletchley Park which broke the Enigma code.

While you might expect a royal to be showered with lavish gifts regularly, when Princess Charlotte received an incredibly extravagant present, she was forced to hand it straight back. Charlotte, who is nine years old and third in line to the throne, was gifted the plush £36,000 item when she was just a newborn baby welcomed into the world by Prince William and Kate Middleton – but due to strict Royal rules, the little one didn't get to fully enjoy the unbelievably pricey gift. The expensive present came from the Natural Sapphire Company and it's likely one of the most luxurious baby rattles ever made.

The Duke of Westminster and now wife Olivia Henson are all smiles in official wedding photos, after tying the knot in a Bridgerton-esque wedding in Chester Cathedral, Friday June 7. Olivia wore a stunning floor-length backless embroidered wedding dress by British designer Emma Victoria Payne, also known as EVP.The dress had a two metre-long train and a waterfall veil which ended up causing a little drama when they got blown by the wind on her way into the cathedral.The photos show Olivia in her ethereal wedding dress, the breathtaking veil sitting on the green grass, as Olivia smiles to the camera with her bouquet in hand.

Royal expert Jennie Bond has given an insight into the fractured relationship between Prince William and Prince Harry, but maintained hope that one day they could patch things up.The Royal brothers were once known to be super close, but over recent years things have become strained between them. Harry, 39, now resides in the US with his wife Meghan, 42, and their two children, Archie, five, and Lilibet, three.

told Life & Style. “She’s not putting any pressure on herself to do anything or see anyone because deadlines in a situation like this can make the recovery way more stressful.

In what has been billed as "the high society wedding of the year", Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, is set to tie the knot with his long-term girlfriend Olivia Henson. While the couple keep their lives relatively private, their 'royal' wedding is expected to have a guestlist of 400 - with not one but two heirs to the throne.

It has been revealed that King Charles is ‘devastated’ to have to miss the Duke Of Westminster’s wedding, where his son Prince William is in attendance, as well as many other close friends and family. Dubbed the ‘society wedding of the year’ Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, married Olivia Henson. However, even though the Duke is godfather to Prince George and Archie Sussex, as well as a close family friend with the rest of the Royal family, Hugh does not expect King Charles to attend his nuptials.

Prince George will not be attending the wedding of Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, today despite his father Prince William playing a key role in the nuptials. Hugh's wedding to his long-term partner Olivia Henson has been dubbed "the high society wedding of the year" and compared to a spectacular modern-day episode of Bridgerton.The couple will tie the knot at Chester Cathedral in front of 400 guests with the city adored with 100,000 flowers for the occasion.

The Prince of Wales has arrived at Chester Cathedral to watch his close friend the Duke of Westminster marry Olivia Henson in the society wedding of the year. While it was previously suggested that Prince George - who is the Duke's godson - would take on a role as a pageboy on the big day, the young royal is not in attendance.

continues to undergo cancer treatment behind closed doors.King Charles, for his part, skipped out on the festivities after having just returned from France to honor veterans on the 80th anniversary of the historic D-Day landings.The father of three looked dapper in a classic ensemble complete with grey bottoms and a black tailcoat atop a crisp white shirt.William swiftly entered the cathedral without greeting the large crowd gathered outside.William’s cousin, Princess Eugenie, was also spotted arriving for the lavish service to watch Grosvenor, who is one of the richest men in Britain, and Henson say their “I Do’s.”William will be an usher at the 400-person ceremony as Grosvenor, 33, is the godfather to Prince George.The Duke of Westminster is also godfather to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s son Archie, however the Sussexes declined the invitation to attend the nuptials.Ahead of Grosvenor’s wedding, the Dean of Chester revealed that the service will be in modern English to reflect the “contemporary couple.” An “intimate gathering” will follow the ceremony at Eaton Hall, Grosvenor’s 11,000-acre family estate, where the reception will take place.The Sunday Times described the event as “the most royal non-royal wedding of the year, with members of Britain’s oldest and wealthiest aristocratic families heading north.”Speaking ahead of the nuptials, a spokesman for the couple said that they’ve “taken a great deal of care in planning the wedding, putting their own personal stamp on all the arrangements and have made a conscious effort to involve local and regional suppliers in several aspects of the day.”On Thursday night, Princess Eugenie was seen enjoying some pre-wedding drinks with fellow guests at the nearby Grosvenor

Prince George could be teeing up to play a very special role in his godfather's wedding. On Friday, 7 June, the Duke of Westminster, Hugh Grosvenor, 33, will marry Olivia Henson, 31, in what has been dubbed 'the society event of the year'. Prince William, a close friend of the Duke, has been confirmed as a definite Royal attendee at the wedding, having announced his attendance weeks in advance.The Prince, 41, has had a lifelong connection with the Grosvenor family, having been mentored for many years by Hugh's father, Gerald, who passed away from a heart attack in 2016 at the age of 64.

King Charles, Queen Camilla and Prince William were all present this week to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Yet when asked by a young fan about Princess Charlotte's absence, the future king shared a surprising piece of information regarding his little one's education.The sweet exchange occurred during the memorial event in Portsmouth on Wednesday, when William crossed paths with the great-granddaughter of Captain Alastair Bannerman, a soldier involved in the D-Day Landings, after recounting an excerpt from his diary.

Prince William has given an update on Kate Middleton's condition during his moving D-Day appearance.The Prince of Wales, who is currently in Arromanches, Normandy, for the 80th-anniversary commemorations of the D-Day landings, took a moment to praise the "extraordinary acts of bravery and sacrifice" by WWII veterans. His heartfelt speech was described as "gut-wrenching" by an attendee.

The BBC has issued an apology after an offensive remark was heard during their D-Day commemorative broadcast. Kirsty Young, who was among the presenters for the King and Queen's coronation last may, was at the helm of the special programme, BBC D-Day 80: Tribute to the Fallen, which marked the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings.

King Charles told a D-Day veteran on Thursday 6 June that he was “doing well” as he chatted with war heroes at a commemoration event.The King and Queen Camilla were visiting Ver-sur-Mer in Normandy as part of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, and the royal couple attended a ceremony before visiting a marquee where veterans were being served tea and cakes. King Charles sat at one table beside Clacton-on-Sea resident Ronald Hendrey, 98, who asked the King about his health. Mr Hendrey said: "He was very nice, he listened to what I was saying and took it in.

Us Weekly. “They’ve been reconnecting and are closer than ever.”The mom of three’s time at home has also allowed her to spend more time with the pair’s three children — Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.

lead the commemorative D-Day ceremony in honor of the 80th anniversary of the historic landings.The Prince of Wales, 41, touched down at Juno Beach in Normandy, France, Thursday morning where he met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal.Normally, the King would be expected to attend the poignant events of the day, but as Charles is continuing his cancer treatment, his son — and the heir to the throne — is deputizing for him.Palace sources confirmed that Charles would be missing the international ceremony on the advice of doctors who are carefully monitoring his schedule.William is set to join forces with President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron at the Omaha Beach event later in the day.Sources said that Charles is “delighted” that his son was able to step in for him on such an important occasion.“While His Majesty’s doctors are very encouraged with the progress made so far, the King is continuing with his treatment program — and thus we have to prioritize and protect his continued recovery,” an insider told the Mirror.“On that basis, each event/ day has to be carefully calibrated — and given the King’s other commitments on the day, it was advised that the international event later in the afternoon may be a step too far at this stage.”“He is of course delighted that the Prince of Wales will be attending to represent the nation,” the source added.Earlier Thursday, William attended the Canadian commemorative ceremony at the Juno Beach Center at Courseulles-sur-Mer, France.Proudly wearing five medals strapped to his chest, the future King delivered a poignant speech, saying he was “honored” to be there to pay respects to “the bravery and sacrifice of the Canadian

King Charles is set to be represented by the Prince of Wales at a D-Day event for the first time since he began his treatment for cancer. Appearing on ITV's Lorraine, The Mirror's Royal Editor Russell Myers confirmed that The King is attending the British memorial in Normandy on Thursday morning, 6 June, as part of the D-Day commemorations, but will not be attending the international event with world leaders on Omaha Beach later in the afternoon.

Queen Camilla turned heads in a stunning pink ensemble as she attended the UK's national memorial service marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings on Wednesday June 5.The 76 year old Royal stood out amidst a sea of dark suits and military uniforms, opting for a pale pink coat dress and stylish hat in the same vibrant shade. She was seen paying her respects alongside her husband King Charles and stepson Prince William at the poignant event on June 5.Typically, the Royal family dons black or other dark shades for remembrance services, such as when they lay wreaths at the Cenotaph every Remembrance Sunday to honour fallen soldiers.

Sarah Ferguson found herself in a slightly awkward situation on Wednesday's Good Morning Britain when she faced probing questions about Prince Andrew's alleged tiff with King Charles III. Fergie, 64, joined Susanna Reid and Martin Lewis on the morning show on 5 June to discuss her recent health scares, having been diagnosed with skin cancer this year following her breast cancer treatment. The Duchess of York discussed her journey to recovery and even her wish to join the cast of Netflix's hit series Bridgerton.

The bond between the Prince of Wales and his eldest son, Prince George, is as strong as ever, as their latest outing shows. All eyes were on the pair as they sat in the stands at Wembley Stadium to watch the FA Cup Final, with George, 10, clearly having inherited his father’s love of football.