Royal Family: Kate Middleton's parenting rule that means one thing is 'off limits' for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis

Prince George is following in his father Prince William’s footsteps.

Who is hosting? The queen, duh. The party will either be held at Windsor Castle or Her Majesty's Sandringham Estate.Who is coming? Senior members of the royal family are expected to attend, but QE2 herself will make a day-of decision because of her “mobility issues” (she is, speaking of birthdays, 96 years old, after all). We don't expect Harry and to attend, but you just know Meghan is going to send a gift, and it's gonna be, like, organic bamboo toothbrushes or something.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.What about flags? Oh my god, I am so glad you asked! Traditionally, the Union flag has been flown on government buildings to mark the birthdays of senior royals, because monarchies are weird.

A milestone year! Prince William’s 40th birthday is off to an exciting start — with Duchess Kate pulling out all the stops for her husband.

You may well have noticed that Prince William doesn't wear a wedding ring, but his brother Prince Harry does. Despite being married to wife Kate Middleton after tying the knot in 2011, it was reportedly revealed to Kate that William, who marks his 40th birthday on 21 June, would go without a ring. So why is this? Well, at the time, a Palace insider explained: "He’s not one for jewellery.

Prince William has revealed he plans to teach his children about homelessness in the same way Princess Diana did, after the royal was seen selling copies of the Big Issue in London.The Duke of Cambridge, 40, surprised passers-by earlier this month when he joined Big Issue seller Dave Martin on the streets of the capital, selling copies of the magazine usually sold by those experiencing homelessness or issues with long-term unemployment in order to help them re-build their lives. Now the Duke has penned an article for the magazine, explaining why homelessness is an issue close to his heart and how he was inspired by mother Princess Diana’s work with some of the most vulnerable members of society.

LOOK: 12 celebrity brides who turned heads in beautiful bright wedding dressesTake Michelle Obama, Kourtney Kardashian, and even the Queen for proof! They were just some of the celebrities and royals who have chosen controversial vows, bridesmaid dresses and food that have divided their fans. Take a look back at their unique wedding days…WATCH: Best moments from Pippa Middleton and James Matthews' romantic weddingPippa Middleton and James Matthews chose to invite plenty of couples to their wedding, including Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and Kate Middleton and Prince William, but they didn't necessarily spend much time together.To ensure guests mingled with one another at her wedding breakfast, couples were not seated together.

Prince William is celebrating his 40th birthday today, as he is embracing his role as a future King thanks to his wife Kate Middleton.

TikTok have been gushing over an adorable clip of the Queen running after Prince William as he chases after a royal carriage as a child. In the video, which was first recorded during celebrations of Prince Andrew's wedding to Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey in 1986.The Royal Family were seen ending off the newlyweds when a four-year-old William went chasing after the horse carriage.

Prince William has admitted that he used to “fall asleep” during lectures at St Andrews University.The Duke of Cambridge, who turns 40 today, told of his issues at finding lectures interesting while chatting to Big Issue seller Dave Martin recently.The Duke caused a stir when he appeared alongside Mr Martin to sell the charity magazine last week – they sold 32 copies in one hour.And the pair appeared to get on well, with William sharing a personal story.He said: “I studied a bit of art history at university.“I had to give it up – I kept falling asleep in lectures . .

Princess Diana's concern over the "burden" son Prince William is set to face. Appearing on Tuesday morning's instalment (June 21) of Lorraine, Jennie spoke in celebration of Prince William's 40th birthday as he hits the milestone today.The presenter, 71, admitted she occasionally spoke to the late Princess about raising her two sons and revealed what Diana said to her about William's future role in the royal family.Jennie said: "I used to speak to Diana sometimes about the boys and bringing them up, and I remember one thing she said about William - she said that the burden of Kingship weighed heavily on his shoulders."Despite the worry for her eldest son, Diana "thought he was going to be alright," and believed "the country is very lucky," to have William.The Cash in the Attic host agreed with the late Princess saying: "It's a very simple sentence but I think it's true, I think we are lucky to have him."She added: "He's turned into a wonderful young man and I think he's shaping up to be a wonderful future king."Speaking about watching William grow into the man he has become today, Jennie admitted it was never easy for the dad-of-three."I watched him through those difficult troubled adolescent years and he was a troubled young man of course, with his parents marriage breaking up before his eyes," the Great British Menu narrator said.Lorraine, 62, spoke about Will's life now and believes he's "all set" thanks to his happy marriage with wife Kate Middleton, 40 and their three children - George, 8, Charlotte, 7 and 4-year-old Louis.Responding to this, Jennie admitted Diana played a huge part in shaping Will into the man he is by the places she took him when he was a child.

Prince Charles has shared a series of sweet family photos to mark his son Prince William's 40th birthday on Tuesday 21 June.The future King, 73, took to his Twitter page to share the photos with the caption: "Wishing The Duke of Cambridge a very happy 40th birthday!" followed by a birthday cake emoji and a red balloon emoji. One photo sees Charles as a young man, holding his son William as a baby in his arms. Another shows them sitting on a ski lift together.

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.

As the newly married Duke and Duchess of Cambridge waved from the balcony of Buckingham Palace, their happiness was tangible. With Kate radiant in her lace and satin dress and William dashing in a scarlet military uniform, the watching crowd roared as they shared a kiss – and then another.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have been hailed 'the world's most glamorous royal couple' by a royal expert. The praise from royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams comes as a birthday treat for the Duke of Cambridge, who is celebrating his 40th today (June 21).

The Queen is said to be hosting a lavish birthday bash for Kate Middleton and Prince William as the royal couple celebrate turning 40 within six months of each other.The Duchess of Cambridge turned 40 at the beginning of the year, while the Duke celebrates his birthday today, Tuesday 21 June. Kate’s thought to have held “scaled back” birthday celebrations back in January, but will now “celebrate in style” with her husband as Her Majesty The Queen, 96, will allow the pair to have a party at either Windsor Castle or at Sandringham.

Prince William will be hoping for less embarrassing presents than the one Princess Diana bought him when he was 13 as he celebrates his 40th birthday today (June 21).Previously, the royal admitted Kate Middleton has "never let him forget" the time he got her a pair of binoculars for her birthday. But the Duke of Cambridge once received an even more bizarre and memorable gift when he was a youngster, according to Diana's former chef Darren McGrady.

Prince William and wife Kate Middleton will hold a joint 40th birthday celebration after her own party plans were cancelled due to high Covid rates.

Kate Middleton has "provided a sense of normalcy and stability" that Prince William "desperately needed," a royal expert has claimed. Brittani Barger, the deputy editor of Royal Central, believes Kate is highly important to William in his preparation to be king.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton are gearing up for their move to Windsor - and there is one big reason behind their plans.

Prince Harry's estranged brother Prince William reportedly believes he has "crossed a line" in airing the Royal's family dirty laundry in public, and is concerned he's been "sucked into an alien world". Royal fans continue to wonder if the once-close brothers will ever mend their relationship after the Duke of Sussex, 37, and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, 40, upped sticks and decided to move to the US after stepping down from their roles.