Why Kate Middleton gets to stand by the Queen when she's on Buckingham Palace balcony

To mark St David's day this year, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge paid a visit to Abergavenny and Blaenavon in Wales, a place close to their hearts. As newlyweds, the pair lived in Anglesey where William worked as a search and rescue pilot plus, of course, the pair will one day be the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Kate Middleton has been urged to 'stick to being herself' and to 'not try and be like Princess Diana' by a royal expert. Earlier this week many commented on the striking similarities between the two women after a previously unseen portrait of Diana emerged. The photo, taken by esteemed photographer David Bailey in 1988, shows the late Princess looking off into the distance, similarly to how Kate was snapped in a series of portraits released to mark her 40th birthday earlier this year.

Queen Elizabeth II is lending her support to the people of Ukraine.A Buckingham Palace source confirmed to ET that the queen has made a generous donation privately to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Humanitarian appeal.The donation is unusual for the queen, the source shared, who usually stays neutral when it comes to politics.«This is unusual for the royal family as they typically stay out of politics and don’t provide monetary support,» the palace's source told ET.The queen's private donation comes after the royal family's outward support for the Ukrainian people, with Prince William and Kate Middleton and Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles, all putting on a united front amid Russia's unprovoked attacks on Ukraine.Over the weekend, William and Kate issued a statement via their verified Twitter account, writing, «In October 2020 we had the privilege to meet President Zelenskyy and the First Lady to learn of their hope and optimism for Ukraine’s future.

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Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan is accustomed to playing a high society role in the series, but when it was suggested to her that the ultimate member of real-life high society was glued to the screen, the Netflix star exclaimed: "It's crazy." It's not just the future Queen Consort who is believed to be a fan - Kim Kardashian apparently loves watching too."It’s crazy to think that something you made has been seen by that many people in the world.

Prince William left onlookers taken aback when he unexpectedly opened up about his wife Kate Middleton during an engagement in Wales this week. The Duke of Cambridge, 39, was taking a stroll as part of the St David's Day celebrations in the Welsh countryside. Joined by the Duchess, 40, who shared that her favourite colours were inspired by nature, William chatted to royal fans as he donned his best country wear for the outing.

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Prince William let slip an adorable remark about his wife Kate Middleton when the couple stepped out for a joint engagement in Wales this week.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge embarked on their first public walkabout in two years this Tuesday after the coronavirus pandemic prevented such engagements. They visited a goat farm in Llanvetherine near Abergavenny to mark St David's Day, and also chatted with crowds who braved the cold to come and see the royal couple.

Kate Middleton always looks chic and stylish, with her wardrobe usually made up of her favourite midi dresses and A line coats. But in recent weeks, the Duchess of Cambridge has been opting increasingly for separates and, most notably, trousers.

Kate Middleton was working as a Royal, she was helping out at her family's party supply business.Her mother Carole Middleton recently spoke about Party Pieces, the company she started as a young mum, and how her three children, Kate, Pippa, and James all had roles within it. "Party Pieces has literally grown alongside my family, and I'm very proud of that," Carole told, with Sheer Luxe.

Prince George will one day sit on the throne as King of England — but for now he's busy with some far grubbier part-time jobs.The youngster has been put to work "moving feed" on the Queen's Sandringham estate during his half-term break from school, alongside his younger siblings Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Mum Kate Middleton revealed George's foray into farm work while visiting a goat farm with Prince William in Llanvetherine, near Abergavenny in Wales to mark St David's Day.During a day spent in the Welsh valleys, the couple tried making traditional Welsh cakes at a community centre but the future king told the young people watching: “Do not judge my cooking…”As they toured Pant Farm, where Gary and Jess Yeomans, both 50, produce goats’ milk that has supplied a local cheesemaker for the past two decades, William spotted a robot silage sweeper in one of the barns.Gary explained it could also be used to move feed, and Kate replied: “That was George’s job at half term – moving feed.”William told his hosts the children had been getting involved on the farm at Sandringham, where his own dad Charles has been working to turn the estate into a fully organic operation, and added: “We are trying some Agroforestry as well.”The method involves planting crops in between rows of trees to provide healthier soil, higher yields and vital homes for wildlife.The duke studied agricultural management at Cambridge University in 2014, but it seems the duchess also has farming running in her veins.Kate, who wore a red scarf, daffodil and gold hoop earrings by Welsh brand Spells of Love, told her hosts: “I was looking into my ancestry and there was someone who was a rare breed goat farmer.

Prince Charles has provided an update regarding the health of Queen Elizabeth II after her coronavirus diagnosis. The Prince of Wales, 73, provided the update to Janice Jacom, a local administrative worker, at an area golf course during a visit in Southend-on-Sea, England, for its City Day, according to Hello! magazine. "I asked the prince about his mother, and he said, 'She's a lot better now.

The Duchess of Cambridge has revealed what her favourite colour is, and even shared why it's a shade she champions so much.The beautiful 40 year old recently celebrated St David's Day in Wales during her first walkabout in two years with husband Prince William, 39. While out, the couple both sported green outfits and matched in the process. Asked by a member of the public what her favourite colour was, the Daffodil-clutching Duchess replied: "It's what I'm wearing.

Prince William and Kate Middleton had a "relaxed" reaction to a breach of royal protocol from a woman who was excited to meet them. And William, along with his wife the Duchess of Cambridge, has been getting the lie of the land already with a visit to Wales to mark St.

Prince Charles has given an update on the Queen’s health.

You may have noticed that Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate Middleton), has shared more glimpses into her life as a royal mom and divulged a bit more personal information about herself in the recent months.

Being a royal involves a lot of time away from home meaning Kate Middleton and Prince William must leave their children each time they attend an engagement. This week, they visited Wales to mark St David's Day while their three children stayed at home at Apartment 1A Kensington Palace. Last month, William made his first official visit to Dubai, while Kate spent a few days in Denmark, all while they Prince George, 8, Princess Charlotte, 6, and Prince Louis, 3, remained in the UK.

When Kate Middleton met Prince William they were both studying at St Andrew University in Scotland. The couple lived with friends throughout their studies before graduating and moving in together. After marrying in 2012, the first home they shared as newlyweds was in Wales where they lived before they had children.

Kate Middleton left a note of thanks in the guest book of a holiday lodge in Kenya where Prince William asked her to marry him.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were travelling around Kenya for a holiday before they stayed at a lodge near Lake Rutundu in 2010.It was here at the lodge where William got down on one knee and proposed to Kate, according to royal expert Katie Nicholl.The couple reportedly spent the day fishing for rainbow trout before returning to the lodge, where William is reported to have taken Kate out on the veranda before popping the big question using his late mother Princess Diana’s ring.The lodge had only been booked for 24 hours but stated in a guestbook how much they loved their experience.However, Kate did reveal they had a bit of a disaster fishing with no bites the entire day.The couple did say they would return to the lodge again.Kate, who signed the post as Catherine Middleton, wrote: "Thank you for such a wonderful 24 hours!"Sadly no fish to be found but we had fun trying. I love the warm fires and candle lights—so romantic.

Queen Elizabeth II is «on the mend,» a source tells ET. After testing positive for COVID last month, the 95-year-old British monarch had postponed several virtual events, but she was back to her regular duties on Tuesday. The source tells ET that in addition to her light duties, the queen has also been «Zooming with family members» from her apartment in Windsor Castle, while recovering from the coronavirus. Her Majesty had a sore throat and was «a bit croaky» with cold-like symptoms but is doing better, ET has learned.She also postponed a diplomatic reception planned to take place at Windsor Castle on Wednesday due to the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. In addition to Zooming with family members, the queen also got to see some in person over the week, according to the On Sunday, she met with her grandson, Prince William, and his wife, Kate Middleton, and their three children — Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis — outdoors at Frogmore on the grounds of Windsor Castle.

Prince William and Kate Middleton issued a statement via their verified Twitter account over the weekend, writing, «In October 2020 we had the privilege to meet President Zelenskyy and the First Lady to learn of their hope and optimism for Ukraine’s future.