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Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Matching mother-daughter moment: Princess Anne and Zara Tindall share sweet interaction at Ascot
The Royal Family were out in force for this year's Royal Ascot event, but there was one moment in particular which caught our eye; Princess Anne and her daughter, Zara Tindall, greeted each other with a kiss, and appeared to be wearing co-ordinating looks for the occasion. The pair arrived for the day both wearing dresses in the same shade of light blue. Princess Anne added a long jacket over her dress which fell just below the knee, while Zara's longer dress featured a cut-out panel on the bodice and Peter Pan collar. Both wore formal hats to finish off their outfits. Zara was snapped giving her mum a kiss on the cheek, having arrived at the event alongside her husband, Mike Tindall, who looked dapper in a full suit and top hat. Also attending this year's event were The King and Queen, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. Like Zara, Sophie opted for a partially sheer look for the occasion. She wore a dual layer dress by Suzannah London, featuring a strapless white midi-length layer beneath a long-sleeve sheer overlay, studded with delicate applique daisies. The Royal Family have been attending Royal Ascot since the 1700s and now take part in an annual procession where they ride in carriages in front of the crowds. It's a tradition that began in 1857 by King George IV, the Royal Family explained in an official social media post. Back in 2022, Princess Anne was part of the Royal Procession, riding in a carriage alongside Zara and her husband Mike Tindall. In addition to Royal Ascot, it's been a busy month for the royals, with Saturday's Trooping of the Colour to mark The King's official birthday and the Order of the Garter on Monday. You Might Also Like The anti-ageing wonder ingredient you're missing in your skincare routine 15 dresses perfect for a summer wedding 6 items our fashion team always take on a beach holiday
The Independent
3 days ago
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- The Independent
Kate Middleton just wore a bag from one of her favourite affordable luxury brands
The Princess of Wales stepped out in an all-white ensemble at the annual Garter Day celebrations in Windsor. Kate Middleton was joined by the Duchess of Edinburgh to watch the procession, which was led by the King and Queen, along with the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal and the Duke of Edinburgh. No stranger to rewearing designer pieces, the princess chose a Self Portrait belted blazer and lace trim midi skirt for the occasion - an outfit she was seen in weeks ago at the VE Day Concert. But when it came to accessorising, Kate returned to one of her favourite affordable luxury bag brands: Strathberry. The princess carried the multrees chain wallet in vanilla/diamond under her arm. In fact, she previously wore the same design at Garter Day in 2023 and also owns the bag in a navy embossed croc. Characterised by their signature bar closure, piped handles and foil-embossed emblem, the Edinburgh-based brands also counts the likes of Katie Holmes and Sarah Jessica Parker among its fans, as well as fellow royals Princess Eugenie and the Duchess of Edinburgh. While other luxury bags could set you back upwards of £1,000, the multrees bag comes in at less than £300. Here's everything you need to know. Handcrafted in Spain, the multrees wallet can be carried as a clutch or as a crossbody bag thanks to the removable gold chain strap. Complete with a magnetic closure, the bag is elevated by Strathberry's signature gold music bar. The generous interior features eight card slots and a zipped pocket with a leather pull. Perfectly complementing the princess's elegant and understated look, the minimalist bag is a timeless investment.
Telegraph
4 days ago
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- Telegraph
Princess of Wales tickled by fellow royals in feathers at parade
The Princess of Wales attended the Order of the Garter at Windsor Castle for the first time since undergoing cancer treatment. The Princess, wearing a cream Self Portrait dress and a matching wide-brimmed hat by Sean Barrett, stood alongside the Duchess of Edinburgh to watch the procession for the first time in two years, having missed the ceremony last year. The King, wearing the traditional velvet robes and plumed hat of the Order of the Garter, smiled as he presided over the elaborate display of pomp and pageantry in the blazing sunshine. The Queen, also dressed in the order's full regalia, walked alongside him as the procession snaked its way down the hill from the castle's quadrangle to St George's Chapel. Ahead of them walked the Prince of Wales, who chatted to his uncle, the Duke of Edinburgh, but failed to catch his wife's eye. The Princess Royal was just ahead of them. Meanwhile, the Duke of Kent, 89, travelled by car, accompanied by Capt Kat Anderson, the King's assistant equerry. The Princess and the Duchess were driven to the Galilee Porch entrance to the chapel at least ten minutes before the procession started. As they got out of their car, a small cheer rippled through the crowd, and the Duchess waved in acknowledgement. The two women then stood chatting and laughing together under a canopy. As those leading the parade, the elderly Military Knights of Windsor, made their way slowly past them, the two women appeared tickled by something, laughing. As Prince William came into view further up the hill, he kept glancing towards his wife, but she was too busy chatting to the Duchess. The King was accompanied by two young pages of honour, William Sackville, 11, and Alfred Wellesley, 10. The schoolboys are both sons of his friends. Hundreds of onlookers, many trying to shelter from the heat with straw hats and parasols, cheered as the party slowly made its way through the grounds. Many had brought camping chairs and picnics, while others purchased ice creams. The Order of the Garter is the oldest and most senior order of chivalry in Britain, with knights chosen by the sovereign in recognition of their outstanding public service and achievement. Last year, the Duchess of Gloucester was invested, having been made a Royal Lady Companion. Air Chief Marshal the Lord Peach, a retired RAF officer who chairs Nato's military committee, Lord Kakkar, a professor of surgery, and Lord Lloyd-Webber, the composer, were also invested and installed as Knights. Other knights include former prime ministers Sir John Major and Sir Tony Blair and Baroness Manningham-Buller, the former head of MI5, the first female chancellor of the Order. The Duke of York has not taken part in the public procession since 2019, following his fall from grace. However, he is believed to have joined the King and the rest of his family for the earlier investiture in the castle's Garter Throne Room and the traditional lunch that takes place afterwards in the Waterloo Chamber, both behind closed doors. After processing through the grounds, the royals arrived at the chapel's west door to the sound of a trumpet fanfare. The 50-minute service was broadcast via loudspeakers to the spectators in the grounds. The crowd stood and joined in as the service began with the national anthem before taking their seats in the sunshine to follow along as it was relayed. When the service finished, the Knights and Ladies of the Order slowly filed outside, lining the chapel steps before the King and Queen emerged to take the first of the waiting carriages back up to the castle. They waved to the cheering crowd as they travelled back up the hill. The Prince and Princess of Wales travelled together in the second carriage, while the Princess Royal, her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh took the third. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester followed behind. The Duke of Kent returned to the castle by car. Guests were expected to enjoy afternoon tea before dispersing. Last year marked the first Order of the Garter service that the Princess had missed since 2018, when she was on maternity leave following the birth of Prince Louis. Then, having made a welcome return to public duties by joining her family at Trooping the Colour, she released a personal statement stating that while she was making 'good progress' in her chemotherapy treatment, she was 'not out of the woods yet' and had 'good days and bad days'. The Princess confirmed at the beginning of the year that she was in remission from cancer and is increasingly attending public engagements. She is likely to attend Royal Ascot later this week.
The Independent
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Kate shares a laugh with Sophie during Order of the Garter celebration
The Princess of Wales has joined other members of the royal family at one of the highlights of the monarchy's calendar – a service celebrating the Order of the Garter. Kate, who missed last year's event during the period she was receiving cancer treatment, watched the procession of Ladies and Knights of the Garter through the grounds of Windsor Castle to St George's Chapel. The King and Queen followed tradition and were at the back of the procession dressed in white plumed hats and dark blue velvet robes, as were the other members of the order including the Prince of Wales, Princess Royal and Duke of Edinburgh. The princess was joined by the Duchess of Edinburgh and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence at the chapel's galilee porch, a traditional vantage point to see the spectacle. Kate and Sophie burst into laughter just as the front of the procession passed by, with the elderly Military Knights of Windsor leading the way. William looked across at the porch as he approached the viewing spot but his wife was deep in conversation with the duchess and when Kate finally looked up William was chatting to Edward walking beside him. Their route was lined by troopers on foot from the Household Cavalry's Life Guards and Blues and Royals, wearing their plumed helmets and carrying swords. The ceremony heralds a busy period for the royals with the King and Queen expected at Royal Ascot in the coming days. Hundreds of spectators lined the procession route, with many bringing hampers and camping chairs adding a summer picnic feel to the occasion. Kate and Sophie arrived together 15 minutes ahead of the procession and when two gentlemen ushers, who provide support at royal events, doffed their top hats one after the other at Kate and Sophie, the princess joked 'again and again'. The royal women looked stylish in wide-brimmed hats with Kate wearing an outfit by Self Portrait and a hat by Sean Barrett, with Camilla wearing a Fiona Clare dress under her Garter robes. Before the service Charles hosted a lunch for the order, with the Duke of York among the guests but the disgraced royal did not join the others for the service. Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair and Lord Lloyd-Webber are also Garter knights and processed in front of the royals with others.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Louis' touching bond with Great Aunt Sophie! Fun friendship between little prince and Duchess of Edinburgh is revealed at Trooping The Colour
The sweet bond between Duchess of Edinburgh and Prince Louis - the youngest Wales - was evident at the Trooping the Colour as Sophie stepped into her role as a 'protective' yet fun-loving great-auntie. The King's Birthday Parade featured many memorable moments Prince Louis, seven, and members of The Firm as everyone - from King Charles to Prince George - tried to keep up with the cheekiest royal's antics. From trying to copy his grandather's wave to reducing his otherwise-composed older brother George, 11, to fits of laughter, the seven-year-old prince completely stole the show at the festivities on Saturday. There was, however, one particularly sweet moment that royal fans noticed as they gushed over Louis's 'fun aunt', the Duchess of Edinburgh, and their close relationship after spotting them together on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Senior members of the Royal Family came together to mark the King's official birthday on June 14 amid a spectacular display of military pomp and pageantry - before gathering to watch the Royal Air Force flypast from the Palace in a time-honoured tradition. In recent years, Louis has left royal fans in hysterics with his behaviour as the youngest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales is always sure to put on a very animated display while watching the Red Arrows with his family. And while this year's ceremony was no exception, it appeared one royal stepped up to the task of keeping him entertained as photos showed Louis and his 'fun aunt' pulling funny faces at each other after the military parade. While Sophie's face is obscured by Charlotte, 10, Louis can be seen with his mouth wide open during the playful moment that has since become emblematic of the Duchess' close relationship with Prince William and Kate Middleton's children. 'Just Auntie Sophie and Lou-Lou being the absolute best together,' one royal fan wrote on X, formerly Twitter. 'I loved this photo of The Duchess of Edinburgh and Prince Louis today!' Other images of them together in the Major General's office at Buckingham Palace, before Louis and Sophie joined the rest of their family for the balcony appearancem showed them deep in conversation. One snap showed Sophie, whose own children - Lady Louise, 21, and the Earl of Wessex, 17 - were noticeably absent from this year's Trooping the Colour, pointing something out in the distance to Louis. Another captured Louis in the middle of making what appears to be a very important point as the young royal held up a finger, while Sophie listened in rapt attention as Charlotte, 10, looked on. 'Love Aunt Sophie with Louis and Charlotte,' another X user's post read. 'Such a wonderful family.' Reacting to the stills, one fan commented: 'Sophie puts the GREAT in Great Auntie.' Another said: 'It is so obvious that all the royals are very close. Lovely to see this interaction with Sophie, and her nephew and niece.' A third comment praised Sophie for looking out for William and Kate's brood during official events while they are 'on duty', adding: 'They are so comfortable around each other.' Some fans noticed how 'protective' Sophie is of the Wales children, with one person writing: 'She's got their back. 'We can see the kids are so natural; with her, so confident.' 'You can tell she really cares about these children,' another comment read. Sophie later stood alongside George, 11, Charlotte, 10, and Louis, as they joined the country in observing one minute's silence for the victims of the Air India crash that left 241 passengers and crew members dead. This year's Trooping the Colour is just another example of how the Duchess has become a source of unwavering support for Prince William and Kate - as she lives up to her reputatrion as one of The Firm's most well-loved members. Royal fans will remember how Sophie, who married the Duke of Edinburgh 26 years ago, stood by Kate during one of the Princess' first public engagements since completing cancer treatment last September. Standing on the balcony of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Sophie helped calm Kate's nerves during the Remembrance Sunday service after she hinted she was feeling overwhelmed. As they walked inside after the two-minute silence, Sophie placed a supportive, 'maternal' hand on the future Queen's back in an image of solidarity that inspired widespread praise for Sophie. Royal fans gushed over Sophie while praising her for putting the 'great' in 'great-aunt' The easy friendship and camaraderie between Sophie and Prince WIlliam was on show as they travelled to Cornwall for a rare joint engagement earlier this month. William and Sophie appeared comfortable and relaxed in each other's presence, as the royals shared a good-natured laugh after they arrived at Royal Cornwall Show on June 6. As they sampled local gins at the agriculture show, William playfully teased Sophie about going back for another sip before she quipped about his own tolerance for alcohol. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, who were granted their new titles in March 2023, have become increasingly important figures within Charles' 'slimmed-down' monarchy - especially in the wake of the King's cancer diagnosis. Together with Edward, the wife of the king's youngest sibling is also setting the 'perfect example' for Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, according to a royal expert. Speaking to Ok! magazine, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said: 'They are also serving as excellent role models to their great nephews and niece - showing that you can be a "spare" or even a "spare to the spare" and make a real success of working as a valued member of the Royal Family.' And while Sophie and Louis appear to be especially close, even the King couldn't resist his grandson's infectious energy as Charles excitedly pointed out the fighter jets during the flypast. Lip reader Juliet Sullivan told FEMAIL that His Majesty had a sweet interchange with Louis at one point on the balcony, ensuring he didn't miss out on the action by telling him: 'Louis! Look! The fighter jets!' Prince Louis trying to copy his grandfather, King Charles, and father, Prince William, as the trio waved to crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace Meanwhile, adorable video clips and photos show the seven-year-old waving at the crowd in tandem with his beloved Grandpa Wales. Delighted by the cheers of the crowd below, Louis kept up his exuberant his older brother, and the heir to the throne, George told him to 'Stop' while holding his arm down. The moment proved entertaining to spectators, and royal fans have taken to X to comment on it. One wrote alongside laughing emojis, 'He's such a fabulous little character.' A second added, 'I love this kiddo. He's clearly being raised right to have the confidence to be so openly joyful and happy in a massive crowd. Wave away, dear boy!' Sophie, who was a favourite of the late Queen Elizabeth II, is known for her down-to-earth nature and was viewed by the Queen as The Firm's safest pair of hands. She was welcomed into the Royal Family after tying the knot to Edward back in 1999, and the couple have since welcomed two children, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn.
