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- Daily Mirror
Prince William's 'sad' new attitude to Harry feud as he marks new milestone
Prince William is celebrating his 43rd birthday - and friends reportedly say as he approaches the milestone, he has let go of his anger towards his younger brother Prince Harry and is in a 'healthier space' It's no secret that relations between Prince William and Prince Harry are still icy. The once-inseparable brothers have had a strained relationship since Harry and Meghan decided to leave life in the UK, and as working royals, behind and start afresh across the pond. The many public statements the couple made about their time inside the monarchy - and the allegations they have made against other senior royals and their staff, have compounded the existing distance between the brothers. Prince William - a famously private man - is celebrating his 43rd birthday, leaving behind what he has called a "brutal" year that was one of the "hardest" he has experienced. With both his father King Charles and his wife, Princess Kate, going through cancer treatment, William had to walk a delicate balancing act: supporting his family behind closed doors, whilst still keeping up with as much of his royal duties as possible during this time of personal hardship, all whilst under the huge amount of scrutiny that comes with being part of the House of Windsor. A source has revealed to the Sunday Times that these challenges aren't the only thing William is leaving behind as he turns 43 - he has also learned to let go of his "anger" towards his younger brother. After the release of Harry's bombshell memoir Spare - in which he accused his older brother of physically assaulting him in Kensington Palace in 2019, during a disagreement over Meghan - William was reported by pals to be "burning" with rage over the book, which broke records for copies sold. However, these days, just over two years on from Spare's release, it's a completely different story, a friend has revealed. "What has struck me the most recently is that he just doesn't mention it at all," the source was quoted as saying. 'It used to be that the family stuff was taking up a lot of space in his head, it was a very close relationship and he was very upset. But he's not letting it get to him at all anymore. It is a change. It's sad, but it's a much healthier space for him to be at." Harry recently publicly appealed for reconciliation with his family admitting that his father Charles "won't speak" to him over his row with the Home Office regarding the removal of his automatic police security. The Duke of Sussex also claimed in the sit down with the BBC that he doesn't "know how much longer my father has" and noted that he knew "some members of my family will never forgive me for writing a book. Of course, they will never forgive me for lots of things." Recent reports that Meghan and Harry want their two children Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, four, to have the royal style of 'HRH' are also reported by the Sunday Times to be confusing to royal insiders. The Sussexes are reported to want these styles so their children can choose to be working royals in the future if they want, but "under the next reign, roles for Archie and Lili as working royals are unlikely."
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trooping the Colour: Royal Family Photos Through the Years
For years, tradition has been a vital part of the royal family. Among them is the Trooping the Colour, a military ceremony that has marked the celebration of the sovereign's birthday for more than 250 years. The ceremony has been a staple of the royal family since the 1800s, but it was only within the last several decades that royal fans and the monarchy's subjects got a glimpse of the royal family. That's right, we're talking about those iconic photos of members of the House of Windsor gathered on Buckingham Palace's balcony for photo ops, waving to the crowd, and watching the entire spectacle of Trooping the Colour unfold (if you've ever wondered why they're all looking up, by the way — it's to watch a fly-past of the Royal Air Force). Over the years, there've been some adorable snapshots of young Princes William and Harry — who could forget when Prince Harry stuck his tongue out when mom Princess Diana was holding him in 1988? But these photos have also served as a sort of time capsule, capturing the royal family and its prominent members year after year. As we eagerly await this year's Trooping the Colour ceremony, take a look at photos from Trooping the Colour ceremonies past below! A version of this article was originally published in June 2022. More from SheKnows Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Reportedly Sticking By Close Ally Princess Eugenie During Platinum Jubilee Visit Best of SheKnows Every Look Kate Middleton Has Worn to Trooping the Colour Since 2011 The Quickest Breakups in 'Bachelor' & 'Bachelorette' History All the Bachelor & Bachelorette Couples Who Are Still Together Not only did 2024 give us another iconic balcony shot, but this was the first appearance Kate Middleton has made in six months. A few months earlier, in March, the Princess had announced her cancer diagnosis and revealed she was undergoing treatment. In June, after the Trooping the Colour, she announced she was in remission. We adore this snapshot of the family at the 2023 Trooping the Colour parade. This was the first Trooping of the Colour since King Charles III ascended the throne following Queen Elizabeth's death on Sept. 8, 2022. Once again, the Wales children steal the show with their funny reactions! At the 2022 Trooping the Colour, the late Queen Elizabeth perfectly matched with her great-grandkids Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte and Prince George, in baby blue. This was her last Trooping the Colour before her death on Sept. 8, 2022. 2020 was much of the same. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trooping the Colour was canceled once again. Queen Elizabeth II marked her birthday with another small military ceremony at Windsor Castle. In 2019, Queen Elizabeth II was able to have the full parade and Trooping the Colour ceremony for her birthday. She was joined by a number of members of her family. 2019 also saw the entire Cambridge family enjoy the parade! And just look at Charlotte and Louis practicing their waves. 2019 also marked the last Trooping of the Colour as senior members of the royal family for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. At the time, Markle had just given birth to her son Archie, who was born on May 6. The couple left their royal duties in January 2020. Meghan Markle only attended two Trooping the Colour ceremonies during her time as a senior member of the royal family. Here she is chatting with sister-in-law Kate Middleton at the 2018 Trooping the Colour. The entire royal family gathered for the 2018 Trooping the Colour on Buckingham Palace's iconic balcony. Goodness, that's a lot of members of the House of Windsor! In 2017, the family was back on the balcony, this time with little Princess Charlotte and Prince George! George was obviously working on that wave. Here we have another snapshot of the royals during the 2016 Trooping the Colour. Princess Charlotte was just 13 months old at the time. Back in 2015, a little Prince George got to enjoy one of his first of many Trooping the Colour ceremonies! In this 2014 photo from Trooping the Colour, nearly all the prominent members of the royal family can be seen — with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at the front, of course. Queen Elizabeth II looked so elegant in her royal blue for Trooping the Colour in 2013. At the time, Middleton was eight months pregnant with her first son, Prince George. In this 2012 photo, all eyes were looking up during Trooping the Colour as the Royal Air Force flew past Buckingham Palace. Pictured here is Kate Middleton, Prince William, Princess Eugenie, Prince Harry and Princess Beatrice. In 2011, we really got to see just how many members of the royal family there are. This was just a few months after Middleton and Prince William tied the knot on April 29, 2011. Queen Elizabeth II broke out the pastels for 2010's Trooping the Colour, wearing a lovely lavender hue. In 2009, practically every member of the royal family was in attendance for Trooping the Colour. Look closely and you can see Queen Elizabeth II waving! Although things didn't look quite as bright and sun shiny in 2008, the royals nevertheless made their way to the balcony of Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour. In 2007, the family chatted amongst themselves during the Trooping the Colour ceremony. By 2006, everyone was looking up on the Buckingham Palace balcony to watch a fly-past by the Royal Air Force. This 2005 photo feels like a major throwback. Can you spot Prince William (and his full head of hair)? 2004 gave us this snapshot of a smaller party for the Trooping the Colour ceremony. Taking a break from balcony duty, Prince Harry and Prince William rode in a carriage together for the 2003 Trooping the Colour. Queen Elizabeth II gave fans a royal wave in this 2002 photo. In 2001, Queen Elizabeth II's mother, known as the Queen Mum, made an appearance at Trooping the Colour. Queen Mum passed away before the 2002 Trooping of the Colour, on March 30, 2002. Queen Elizabeth II rode solo in this 2000 photo after Trooping the Colour. It was practically all smiles on the Buckingham Palace balcony in this photo from the 1999 Trooping the Colour. Pictured here are the Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, Rear-admiral Timothy Laurence and Princess Anne. Queen Elizabeth II directed everyone's gaze upward in this 1998 photo from Trooping the Colour. Queen Elizabeth II looked like she was having a jolly good time in this photo from the 1993 Trooping the Colour. Nearly every royal lady brought out her best hat for 1992's Trooping the Colour. This was the late Princess Diana's last Trooping of the Colour. She and King Charles separated in 1992 and divorced four years later in 1996. Who could forget this iconic photo of Prince Harry being oh so cheeky at the 1988 Trooping the Colour? Princess Diana stood next to Queen Elizabeth II in this photo from 1987's Trooping the Colour. In this 1986 snapshot from Trooping the Colour, Prince Charles and Princess Diana can be seen anxiously watching over one of their boys. In this 1985 photo from Trooping the Colour, Prince Charles expertly holds son Prince Harry, giving mom Princess Diana a bit of a reprieve. Princes Charles was back on dad duty in this 1984 Trooping the Colour photo, too! Queen Elizabeth II had a bit of a giggle in this 1983 Trooping the Colour photo. Princess Anne, Princess Diana, and Prince Charles chatted together in this 1981 photo taken during Trooping the Colour. This was the late Princess Diana's first Trooping of the Colour.
Fox News
02-06-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Kate Middleton's no-nonsense approach, ‘ruthless discipline' shapes her future as queen: expert
Kate Middleton is said to be taking a no-nonsense approach to becoming queen one day. The Princess of Wales, who is recognized as Britain's reliable royal, is said to hold a greater influence over the House of Windsor than once imagined, as she supports Prince William, heir to the throne. "Her emphasis on a ruthless discipline in her regimented daily routine and commitment to self-improvement has helped her," British royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital. "She divides her time meticulously between parenting, supporting the heir to the throne, and her royal duties and manages to fit in an intense workout regime," said Fordwich. "Regarding her three children, she can combine tradition with a modern, more middle-class approach to family. This, on top of her dedication to duty, is seen as essential for the monarchy's relevance and continuity." Fordwich's statements came shortly after a source close to the royal household told People that the 43-year-old is the most popular member of the royal family. "She's very much seen as a player at the center of team Windsor," added Simon Lewis, a former Buckingham Palace communications chief. Royal author Valentine Low also told the outlet that Kate has "developed a toughness" behind palace doors as she supports her husband. One source told the outlet, "She takes things seriously – and thank goodness for that." "She has this public image of being nice and smiley," Low told the outlet. "But she is strong-minded, strong-willed, and prepared to fight for what she wants and what she thinks is right." Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital that Kate has good reason to develop thicker skin. "The onset of a life-threatening illness can make a person tough," he explained, referring to the royal's past battle with cancer. The princess announced she was in remission from cancer in January of this year. "When they have a clear goal, as Kate has, the maintaining of the monarchy and bringing up her family means the experience, although traumatic, can be used to advantage in the years ahead," he said. WATCH: KATE MIDDLETON MAKES KEY DECISIONS FOR ROYALS AS FUTURE QUEEN: EXPERT "Kate needed confidence as a public speaker, which she now has," said Fitzwilliams. "She is a fashion icon, which she uses to enormous advantage. And she and William are so close, as their PDA clearly shows. They are the monarchy's future. They work brilliantly as a team now, and they will continue to do so when William becomes king." Royal historian Amanda Foreman previously told People that the Prince and Princess of Wales have an unwavering partnership as a couple. William, she noted, has allowed Kate to shine on her own as she takes on royal duties. William and Kate became Prince and Princess of Wales upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II. England's longest-reigning monarch died in 2022 at age 96. "The last five years have been a nightmare for them in every possible way – the past year even more so," Foreman explained to the outlet. "That either crushes a marriage or it brings them together," she said. "And just in time, frankly – if there was ever a time when the country required stability, this is it. The international stage is so unstable, it is rather extraordinary to see how both have risen to the occasion." Royal experts told Fox News Digital that William has taken on more duties to support his father, King Charles III. The monarch, 76, was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in February 2024. Kate has prioritized having a hands-on approach to raising their three young children, giving them as normal of an upbringing as possible while bringing them to royal events. "Without a doubt, Princess Catherine's toughness is a brilliant combination of resilience, self-discipline and emotional maturity – qualities which have rendered her the most popular of royals and crucial for the monarchy's future stability as well as public image," said Fordwich. "Prince William's influence and enduring strength of their relationship is significant, but so is her independent strength. Together, their sum is greater than their respective parts." The road to being a beloved royal wasn't always smooth for Kate. The Middleton family has no aristocratic background, and the British press often referred to Kate as a "commoner" marrying into the royal family. In 2001, she met William when they were students at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Friends and housemates at first, their relationship came to be in the public eye when they were pictured together in 2004. As a romance blossomed, the pair's relationship came under intense public scrutiny from the start. In 2005, Kate's lawyers asked newspaper editors to leave her alone, saying photographers were invading her private life. That didn't stop media interest in her relationship with William, or unkind headlines calling her "Waity Katie" when the couple briefly split in 2007. WATCH: KATE MIDDLETON'S DORMMATE RECALLS BEFRIENDING THE FUTURE PRINCESS OF WALES The couple's 2011 wedding sparked a level of royal mania unseen since the nuptials of the then-Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981. After the wall-to-wall wedding coverage, the couple retreated to a relatively quiet life away from the limelight in rural Wales for two years while William completed his military service. But the royals' tussle with the press again came to the fore in 2012, when William and Kate sued a French magazine for publishing photos of a topless Kate, snapped while the couple was vacationing at a private villa in southern France. Media pressure on Kate largely eased when her brother-in-law, Prince Harry, married Meghan Markle in 2018. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as senior royals in 2020, citing the unbearable intrusions of the British press and a lack of support from the palace. They now reside in California. Kate rarely revealed her thoughts in public, though in recent years she has grown in confidence as a public speaker and a champion of early education for young children. In 2021, she demonstrated some talent as a performer, surprising the audience at a Christmas carol service with her piano playing. Motherhood also brought about a determination to forge a new, more controlled relationship with the press. Kate and William stressed they wanted their children to lead as "normal" a life as possible. In 2022, the family moved from Kensington Palace in central London to a cottage near Windsor Castle, further underlining their desire to raise their children in relative privacy. Fordwich said Kate's battle with cancer has made the public view her differently in recent months. The princess announced she had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of the disease in March 2024. "Her cancer diagnosis and her personal decision to record a video for the nation demonstrated her grace, composure and sense of duty," said Fordwich. "Her poise and strength were on full display, as it has been during all of her public engagements before and since." "Importantly, the public admired her humanity and ability to weather storms without either drama or complaining," Fordwich shared. "This renders her a vital anchor for the future of the monarchy. Overall, polling shows that the British public's faith in the monarchy is bolstered by Catherine's visible strength and reliability, especially since she and William are representative, in an ever-changing and chaotic world, of a solid collective future." Fordwich is adamant that Kate's future is looking bright. The princess will quickly be embraced by the public as queen when the time comes, she insisted. "Her admirable stoicism and discretion, which she has consistently displayed during difficult periods, is of tremendous appeal," she said. "… The [past] media scrutiny and classist attitudes she endured… it strengthened her, rendering her the stalwart senior royal she is today."
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
King George's overwhelming realisation following Edward VIII's departure – which got him sobbing on his mother's shoulder for an hour
It was meant to be a day of joy and celebration. A day when the House of Windsor would rise, phoenix-like, out of the ashes of the Abdication. Instead it was a day fraught with fear, loathing and a large dollop of incompetence. The Coronation of King George VI – King Charles 's grandfather – took place on May 12, 1937 against a troubling backdrop of uncertainty about the future of monarchy in Britain. The big question was: is the new King up to the job? George – or Bertie, as he was known by the family – was the second son of King George V and ideally placed to succeed his elder brother David, whose 325-day reign as King Edward VIII had ended abruptly five months before when he fled the country leaving behind a throne, an empire and a shocked nation. Despite warning-bells ringing for many months prior to Edward's departure, nobody thought to prepare the stuttering, ailing second son for kingship. And when the realisation finally dawned that Bertie would have to step up to the job, he sobbed for an hour on his mother's shoulder. He knew nothing about being King. And if Bertie was fearful of the path ahead, that was nothing by comparison with those who surrounded him – courtiers, politicians and churchmen. Few of them thought he could do it. The cracks in his reign started to show less than two months into the job, when in January 1937 Buckingham Palace announced Bertie wouldn't be attending the fabulous Durbar in India which had been arranged to celebrate his arrival on the throne. 'He was overwhelmed with the magnitude of the task thrust upon him,' reported his private secretary Lord Wigram. 'And he [insisted he] must have more time to settle down.' Wigram added that the King's doctors were advising against anything that could add to the nervous strain to which the new monarch was prone. One newspaper wrote that Bertie was suffering 'falling fits' – or, in other words, epilepsy. All this nervousness at the very top of the tree increased public speculation about Bertie's mental and physical health. The News Chronicle reported on 'a crop of rumours that the King's health is causing grave concern to the Cabinet and the royal entourage.' It wasn't just the politicians. Another newspaper report revealed, 'There is a malicious whispering campaign in Britain directed against the King. The scandal-mongers, who include famous Mayfair hosts and hostesses, prominent stockbrokers, and some politicians, might find themselves being charged with treason.' Not much chance of that. Stanley Baldwin, the prime minister, was sufficiently fearful Bertie might suffer a breakdown that he advised him to stay away from London at Sandringham for 'as long as possible' in the run-up to the Coronation, in order to calm his nerves. 'The Royal Family – and Britain – could not withstand a second failure,' wrote the historian Kenneth Rose. 'King Edward's departure had torn apart the fabric of monarchy. If King George was not fit enough to take on kingly responsibility, all faith in the monarchy as an institution would be lost. At that time, there were no other credible candidates worthy of sitting on the throne.' With no Plan B in place, those closest to the Palace grew ever more nervous as the big day approached. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Cosmo Lang, declared 'It is not worthwhile [having] Television [cameras covering the ceremony],' and turned down the BBC's request to have cameras in the Abbey. In fact the Archbishop realised that with live TV coverage, there was no possibility of censoring the output should something go wrong. And people were increasingly feeling that it would go wrong. 'Interfering and officious as ever,' wrote Bertie's biographer Sarah Bradford, 'Lang now recommended a new speech therapist to treat the King.' Up until now Bertie had relied on Australian Lionel Logue, whose great work in eradicating his stammer was captured in the film The King's Speech starring Colin Firth. The two men had a close relationship, and Logue had made great strides in dealing with the King's affliction. In the end it was realised that to introduce somebody new, with new techniques, to Bertie in the short run-up to the ceremony could prove disastrous. Far worse for Bertie than the ordeal ahead in the Abbey was the prospect of his Coronation Day broadcast. The microphone had become his gravest enemy. But with Logue, the BBC's Robert Wood and the corporation's formidable chairman Lord Reith all standing supportively nearby, Bertie got through the broadcast with flying colours. For him, the worst was over. That left the Coronation itself, an ancient ritual going back a thousand years and more. For the King, it turned into a bit of a comedy. At the dress-rehearsal he had to hold back his laughter as the pompous Archbishop of Canterbury and the roly-poly Dean of Westminster cannoned into each other and tripped over things. The next day's Daily Mail praised the 'glorious ceremony' which had gone off without a hitch The Bishop of Norwich, an elderly gentleman, was no match for the hefty Bible he was supposed to carry through the proceedings – 'he would have collapsed under the weight,' wrote Sarah Bradford and a smaller lightweight version had to be quickly found to save his blushes. Coronation Day started bright and early – 3am – with the testing of the public address loudspeakers just outside Bertie's bedroom window. 'Bands and marching troops for lining the streets arrived at 5am so sleep was impossible,' the King groaned to his diary. 'I could eat no breakfast and had a sinking feeling inside.' At the Abbey a fainting Presbyterian chaplain held up the arriving procession of Bertie's queen, Elizabeth, and 'I was kept waiting, it seemed as if for hours.' As he was due to read his Coronation oath, Bertie found the words had been obscured by the thumb of the Archbishop holding the book, while the Duke of Portland and the Marquess of Salisbury tangled up their Garter chains of office over a silk cushion. And then, to be helpful, someone had stitched a small piece of red thread as a marker so that the Archbishop would be sure to put the ancient Coronation crown on Bertie's head the right way round. Someone, equally helpful, had taken the thread away so Bertie never knew whether it was on the right way round. Just then, as he rose after the crowning, a bishop stood on his robe 'I had to tell him to get off it pretty sharply as I nearly fell down,' recalled Bertie with a laugh. In the end, though, through sheer guts and determination and supported by his loving wife Elizabeth, Bertie got through the day and began his reign proper, a reign which was to last a relatively short 15 years until his death aged 56 in January 1952 – but one which restored faith in the stability and importance of monarchy in Britain.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kate Middleton Styles Bespoke Emilia Wickstead Coatdress for 80th Anniversary of V-E Day Commemorations
Kate Middleton joined members of her family and the House of Windsor for a special V-E Day commemoration on Monday in London. The British royal family marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, which marks the formal end of World War II. For the special, historic occasion, the Princess of Wales rewore a dress from her royal wardrobe, a mostly monochrome attire. The bespoke coatdress was created by British designer Emilia Wickstead in an aubergine hue. More from WWD A Look Back at Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding Emilia Wickstead Designs New Uniforms for Air New Zealand A Look Back at Princess Diana's Met Gala Appearance: Her John Galliano Slipdress, Jewelry and More Details The dress featured long sleeves and a flowing skirt with subtle pleating. A cinched waist added definition to the ensemble. The dress also took inspiration from suited attire with sinuous lapels with sharp angles. Kate coordinated the dress with her pillbox hat courtesy of Sean Barrett Millinery. To complete the ensemble, the Princess of Wales wore a pair of neutral pumps by Ralph Lauren. The American designer is one the British royal gravitated toward during her recent excursion to Scotland alongside husband Prince William at the end of April. To accessorize her look, Kate opted for pieces of jewelry with certain significance for the occasion, as well as pieces that coordinated with her ensemble. The Princess of Wales wore a Royal Navy Air Fleet Pin, a way to honor the veterans who attended the special ceremony. She also wore a ruby necklace, which coordinated seamlessly with her ruby and diamond earrings. As for the rest of the Wales family, Prince William donned military garb for his attire. The Prince and Princess of Wales's children wore mostly muted tones in navy, with 10-year-old Princess Charlotte wearing the same ensemble she styled for 2024 Christmas Day celebrations. Members of the British royal family, including King Charles III and Queen Camilla (wearing a sapphire blue Fiona Clare ensemble), assembled on Buckingham Palace's iconic balcony for a special military flyover to commemorate V-E Day. View Gallery Launch Gallery: Kate Middleton's Style Through the Years: Burberry Suits, Alexander McQueen Dresses & More Best of WWD La La Anthony's Style Through the Years: Met Gala Looks, MTV Days and More Photos Emma Chamberlain's Style Through the Years: Met Gala Looks, Red Carpets and More, Photos Royals at the Met Gala Through the Years: Princess Diana in John Galliano, Queen Rania and More Photos
