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Kate Middleton once let a secret code name slip when she wasn't recognised in a shop, according to her friend.Like most royals, the Duchess of Cambridge is referred to by private and royal security staff under a pseudonym as a way of protecting her safety and identity.This practice is intended to prevent phone and radio hackers working out when they’ve found the right signal.But when Kate decided to drop in to buy a wetsuit at a water sports shop back in 2010, she inadvertently gave one of her monikers away after realising she had forgotten her purse.The store owner, Dave Buckland, somehow didn’t recognise the world-famous royal and asked her for her name so he could hold the item for her.She replied simply: “Mrs Cambridge”, which is understood to be one of her easier-to-guess aliases.A friend later told the Mail on Sunday: “He was looking straight at her and actually commented that it was quite an unusual surname.“He hadn’t a clue who she was. She just smiled and said she’d be back.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly opted to skip a Royal Family get together at the Platinum Jubilee to "keep a low profile".The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made the choice not to attend a lunch before the Party at the Palace concert so they could mark Lilibet's birthday privately, reports The Express.The couple, along with their two children Archie and Lilibet, went on to head back to their LA home before the official end of the Queen's festivitiesSpeaking on the Royally Us podcast, host Christina Garibaldi said: "I know a source told Us Weekly that Harry and Meghan could've gone to the Party at the Palace, but [they] decided to keep a low profile on Lilibet's birthday and celebrate in private."Garibaldi went on to ask fellow host Christine Ross: "Do you feel like they chose to take a back seat and let the Queen shine on this weekend and not make themselves the headline?"Ross then replied: "Yes, I think so. I think that's really what we saw here was them laying low, taking a back seat, because it avoids any...

The Duchess of Cornwall was joined by her two children, Tom Parker-Bowles and Laura Lopes, at the Order Of The Garter Service on 13 June. Camilla, 74, was installed as an honorary Royal Lady of the Order of the Garter at the ceremony, which took place at St George's Chapel, as Tom, 47, and Laura, 44, were both there to support her. The day was very significant for Camilla as she also joined the Garter Day procession for the very first time, and it marked a very rare appearance from Tom and Laura, who tend to stay out of the spotlight despite their mum's royal status.

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

Kate Middleton and Prince William have reportedly been eyeing up a move to the Windsor estate to be closer to The Queen but this has been hit with backlash.Reports claimed that the Cambridge's had been eyeing up a move to Adelaide Cottage on the grounds of Windsor Castle, just a ten-minute walk away from the 96-year-old Monarch.Currently, the family reside in the lavish 20-room Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace but William and Kate are keen for their children to attend the same school, close to Windsor.The move, however, hasn't gone down well with TalkTV host Julia Hartley-Brewer and columnist Ayesha Hazarika.During Tuesday night's episode of Small Talk, Julia said: "William and Kate are moving their family to a four-bedroom cottage on the Windsor estate."Adelaide Cottage which needs no extra taxpayers' security – I think we'll all remember what happened with Harry and Meghan."No costly refurb, it's also understood there will be, I don't know how people cope with no live-in staff with aides commuting to Windsor."Is there no levels of dedication the royals will not go to?!"She continued: "The move means their children, George, Charlotte and Louis can now start school together in the autumn which is great news."William and Kate are said to be keen to live closer to the Queen who's been struggling with mobility problems and obviously want to be with her at Windsor."Julia added: "This is also about playing down the roles, cost of living crisis, 'We're just like you'."The fact we also have not just a second home we've been talking about but about 15 other homes, by the way, they're palaces and castles but we're living in a four bedroomed house."I don't think that's going to go down very well, I think a lot of people will say

Prince Harry was spotted showing his bond with composer David Foster, the husband of Meghan Markle's school friend Katharine McPhee at his polo match, where he fell off his horse, at the weekend. While the Duchess of Sussex, 40, and their children Archie, three, and Lilibet, one, opted to stay at home for the Santa Barbara Polo game, which took place near their home in California, the Duke of Sussex was supported by close friends instead. According to reports, Harry, 37, has developed a "close relationship" with his "other father" David in the months since his own with dad Prince Charles broke down.

.Though the British paper does not specify which home on the vast estate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge plan to occupy along with their three children, Prince , 8, Princess , 7, and Prince , 4, there were earlier this year that they planned to move to Fort Belvedere, a Gothic Revival manor home built in the early 18th century and extensively renovated in 1929 by Edward, Prince of Wales. He was forced to leave the residence when he abdicated the throne in 1936 (in favor of marrying American divorcée Wallis Simpson), but not before adding a swimming pool, tennis court, numerous bathrooms and powder rooms, and a steam room to the home.Windsor Castle.Whether the family moves to Belvedere or another home in the area, the Times reports that a few different factors contributed to the decision.

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.

Gallery: Meghan Markle And Prince Harry: The Couple's Most Adorable Moments In Photos (ELLE (UK)) He then pretended to have technical difficulties by holding his ear and saying, "What? You’re breaking up. .

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are moving their family out of Kensington Palace in London and closer to the Queen at Windsor Castle, according to new reports.

Kate Middleton and Prince William were seen sharing a joke together while arriving for the 2022 Order of the Garter Service held at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on Monday (June 13) in Windsor, England.

A big change! Prince William and Duchess Kate are gearing up to leave their longtime home at Kensington Palace, Us Weekly can confirm.

Meghan Markle "couldn't be more different" from Prince Andrew despite the duchess failing to impress Brits in a popularity poll, a royal journalist has claimed. Emma Mackenzie slammed the "shocking" comparison after a YouGov poll revealed adoration for the Sussexes is at an all-time low.

Princess Anne reportedly saw "straight-through" Meghan Markle just like the late Prince Philip did, according to Real Housewives of Cheshire's Deborah Davies. Meghan reportedly left the late Prince Philip enraged after she and Prince Harry announced on Instagram that they were stepping down as senior working royals.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are saying goodbye to their home at Kensington Palace!According to the the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, along with their three children, Prince George, 8, Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince Louis, 4, will move to a new residence 30 miles away in the county of Berkshire -- home of Windsor Castle, where Queen Elizabeth II resides.  The Cambridges' new home is speculated to be Adelaide Cottage, however, neither Kensington Palace nor the royal family has yet to confirm that information.

The Duchess of Cambridge carried on a royal tradition.

Prince Harry took a royal tumble off his horse during a polo match at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club in California on Sunday. Thankfully, Harry and his horse were not injured after the fall.In photos from the game — in which Harry's Los Padres team lost 12-11 — Harry can be seen falling from his horse while clad in his polo uniform.

Prince Andrew has reportedly been 'banned' from the Order of the Garter ceremony after Prince William and Prince Charles advised the Queen to not allow him to attend.The Duke of York, 62, is said to have met with the Queen, 96, to ask for his HRH title and had been meant to appear as a member of the Order at Monday 13 June's Order of the Garter ceremony. However, the Queen is reported to have told her second son that it is “for his own good” if he stays out of sight after speaking with Prince William, 39, and Prince Charles, 73.The father and son allegedly explained that Andrew's public appearance could cause backlash and damage the reputation of the royal family.

Prince Harry fell off his horse during an intense polo match in California after returning to the US following the Queen's Jubilee celebrations.The Duke of Sussex, 37, who is reportedly "very upset" and "wants an apology after being ignored at the Jubilee", was photographed at a polo match on Sunday 12 June. Wearing a green T-shirt with white joppers and dark brown leather chaps, Harry looked in his element holding the reins of a gorgeous horse.

Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer walked down the aisle in a 'fairytale dress' to marry 'the love of my life' Jordan Wyn-Jones during an intimate countryside ceremony. The couple tied the knot at Chewton Glen in Hampshire on June 7, in the same spot where 32-year-old fitness professional Jordan popped the question in December. Strictly Come Dancing co-stars Luba Mushtuk, who was a bridesmaid, and Janette Manrara were among the guests celebrating the happy day.

Prince Harry.