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Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kate Middleton Makes Under-the-Radar Return to Work as Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Head Back to School
Kate Middleton resumed royal duties on June 4 following Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis' break from school The Princess of Wales, 43, reportedly held a meeting at Windsor Castle for her early years work Princess Kate and Prince William returned work on the same day, where William seemingly hinted at his rift with his brother, Prince HarryKate Middleton made a quiet return to work after spending some extra time with her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, during their school break. On June 4, Princess Kate officially headed back to work after several days off by holding an Early Years Meeting at Windsor Castle. The news was spotted in The Court Circular, the British royal family's official record of previous royal engagements, according to Hello! The Princess of Wales, 43, has made the early childhood years a core priority of her royal platform and founded The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood in June 2021 to raise awareness around the importance of a child's first five years. Princess Kate took this mission to the next level by launching the Shaping Us campaign in January 2023 as a long-term initiative to "transform the issue from one of scientific interest to one of the most strategically important topics of our time," a statement said. That March, she unveiled the Royal Foundation Business Taskforce for Early Childhood to galvanize business action to champion early childhood, with Ikea, LEGO, Unilever and more participating as partners. Kate headed to the meeting after spending some downtime with her own children. Princess Kate and Prince William cleared their calendars last week while Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, were off from school, as they are known to do when their kids are out of the classroom. The Prince and Princess of Wales are raising their kids differently than previous generations of royal parents by sending their children to day school instead of boarding school, and Kate's Early Years Meeting didn't take her far from home. The Wales family lives at Adelaide Cottage within Windsor Great Park, just a few minutes away from the ancestral castle. Prince William and Princess Kate both returned to work on Wednesday, and William traveled to Suffolk to visit the Army Air Corps for the first time in his official royal role as Colonel-in-Chief of the regiments. King Charles announced William to the prestigious role in August 2023 in an appointment that made waves, as it made him the leader of Prince Harry's former regiment. It was widely believed that the colonelcy was once earmarked for Harry, but the Duke of Sussex was forced to relinquish his military appointments when he and Meghan Markle stepped back from their royal roles in 2020. Prince William, 42, might have hinted at his rift with his estranged brother Harry in a shock comment while visiting the Army Air Corps. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! While chatting with soldiers during a water break from combat training, the heir to the throne brought up family in a manner that some royal watchers interpreted as pointed. "Is the pace of life good at the moment [?]" William asked soldiers, the Daily Mail reported. After one man said that it was "a mixed bag," William replied, "Families okay? See you enough? Some of them might not want to see you that much. It's a mixed bag sometimes." Great strain remains between King Charles's sons amid a rift that first became public when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back from their royal roles five years ago. "The underlying issue is trust," royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith tells PEOPLE in this week's exclusive cover story. "The King and William don't trust Harry and Meghan with any kind of confidential conversation." Read the original article on People
Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kate and William land prestigious award - but it's bad news for Meghan and Harry
Prince William and Kate Middleton have been named among the 100 most influential philanthropists by Time magazine, with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle missing out on a spot The Prince and Princess of Wales have secured a spot on Time magazine's prestigious list of their Top 100 Philanthropy Awards, but it's bad news for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Time 100 Philanthropy 2025 list aims to celebrate "the 100 most influential people shaping the future of giving at a pivotal moment". The respected publication hailed William and Kate as philanthropic innovators for "modernising royal philanthropy". " Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, are less concerned with cultural preservation and more attuned to social issues," the magazine notes, highlighting their commitment to tackling homelessness, mental health, and environmental concerns. It further states: "Crucial to the Waleses' approach is aligning social imperatives with sound business strategies and building corporate alliances to expand their reach." Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan were snubbed from this year's list, despite being included four years ago. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who quit their royal roles in 2020 to pursue private ventures in the corporate world, previously secured a spot on Time's roster of the most influential figures back in 2021, which included a cover feature on the prestigious publication. However, the couple, who tout themselves as "shaping the future through business and philanthropy" on their website, did not make the cut this year. William was recognised for creating his innovative Earthshot Prize Awards, now in its fifth year of a decade-long project. The global, launched in 2020, is handing out £50 million of awards to fund innovative solutions to environmental challenges to support their platform to address the world 's most pressing environmental problems. Meanwhile, Kate has been heavily involved in promoting children's early development in recent years. She launched her Shaping Us scheme and Royal Foundation Business Taskforce for Early Childhood, which aims to encourage employers to prioritise caring for the young. Other prominent figures listed as leading philanthropists include David Beckham, Oprah Winfrey, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Melinda French Gates, singer Dolly Parton, and actor Michael Sheen.
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Kate and Wills hailed in Time's 100 most influential people ‘shaping the future' – as Meg & Harry snubbed
Harry and Meghan featured on the list in 2021 TIME TO SHINE Kate and Wills hailed in Time's 100 most influential people 'shaping the future' – as Meg & Harry snubbed Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) The Prince and Princess of Wales have today been named by Time Magazine in their Top 100 Philanthropy Awards. They hailed Catherine and William as philanthropic innovators for 'modernising royal philanthropy'. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Harry and Meghan appeared on the prestigious list in 2021 It comes after Harry and Meghan were named in the Top 100 list of most influential people in 2021. In recent years, Kate has launched her Shaping Us scheme and Royal Foundation Business Taskforce for Early Childhood, aimed at encouraging employers to prioritise caring for the young. It has teamed up with major companies such as Deloitte, Lego and Co-op. Meanwhile, Prince William is planning his fifth Earthshot Prize which provides £5 million per year on eco-projects around the globe. His campaign to end homelessness through the charity Homewards has linked up with Pret-a-Manger and Natwest, among others. Speaking about his aims at Earthshot Awards in Cape Town last year, William said: "It's more about impact, philanthropy, collaboration, convening, and helping people." Times Magazine said of the royal couple: "Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, are less concerned with cultural preservation and more attuned to social issues, tackling homelessness and rural mental health through their Royal Foundation and spotlighting innovative solutions to climate change through the Earthshot Prize, an environmental award founded by William in 2020." It added: "Crucial to the Waleses' approach is aligning social imperatives with sound business strategies and building corporate alliances." Meghan recently spoke at a glitzy TIME100 summit in New York where she defended her Netflix series in an on-stage interview. Harry and Meghan have long hailed their own philanthropic work through the Archewell Foundation. But the Duke has recently stepped down from the charity Sentebale after bitter rifts.
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Kate and Wills hailed in Time's 100 most influential people ‘shaping the future' – as Meg & Harry snubbed
The Prince and Princess of Wales have today been named by Time Magazine in their Top 100 Philanthropy Awards. They hailed Catherine and William as philanthropic innovators for 'modernising royal philanthropy'. Advertisement 1 Harry and Meghan appeared on the prestigious list in 2021 It comes after Harry and Meghan were named in the Top 100 list of most influential people in 2021. In recent years, Kate has launched her Shaping Us scheme and Royal Foundation Business Taskforce for Early Childhood, aimed at encouraging employers to prioritise caring for the young. It has teamed up with major companies such as Deloitte, Lego and Co-op. Meanwhile, Prince William is planning his fifth Earthshot Prize which provides £5 million per year on eco-projects around the globe. Advertisement His campaign to end homelessness through the charity Homewards has linked up with Pret-a-Manger and Natwest, among others. Speaking about his aims at Earthshot Awards in Cape Town last year, William said: "It's more about impact, philanthropy, collaboration, convening, and helping people." Times Magazine said of the royal couple: "Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, are less concerned with cultural preservation and more attuned to social issues, tackling homelessness and rural mental health through their Royal Foundation and spotlighting innovative solutions to climate change through the Earthshot Prize, an environmental award founded by William in 2020." It added: "Crucial to the Waleses' approach is aligning social imperatives with sound business strategies and building corporate alliances." Advertisement Most read in Royals Meghan recently spoke at a glitzy TIME100 summit in New York where she defended her Netflix series in an on-stage interview. Harry and Meghan have long hailed their own philanthropic work through the Archewell Foundation. But the Duke has recently stepped down from the charity Sentebale after bitter rifts.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kate Middleton Got LEGO and IKEA on Her Side — Inside Her Quiet Power Move for U.K. Families
Kate Middleton's mission to elevate early childhood as a national priority is making meaningful strides — with the business world increasingly on board. Through a series of new initiatives, Princess Kate's Royal Foundation Business Taskforce for Early Childhood has inspired major companies — from IKEA to leading banks and supermarkets — to roll out programs designed to better support parents and help children thrive. The momentum follows a landmark report released by the Princess of Wales last year, which outlined the urgent need to prioritize the early years. The report underscored that every child deserves a happy, healthy start in life — and that investing in early childhood isn't just the right thing to do, it's also smart economics. By supporting caregivers and families, the paper argued, businesses can reduce absenteeism, boost employee retention, and support mental health and wellbeing across the workforce — all while helping to raise a more resilient future generation. Since the report's release, each member of the Taskforce — which runs alongside Kate's broader Shaping Us campaign — has pledged to take action. Related: You May Have Missed Kate Middleton's Thoughtful Nod to Queen Elizabeth During Latest Outing in Monarch's Honor Kate Middleton's early childhood campaign is gaining real traction — with major businesses across the U.K. stepping up in meaningful ways. According to the Princess of Wales' office, LEGO has donated LEGO® Education Build Me 'Emotions' sets — designed to help children identify and understand their feelings — to early years providers throughout the U.K. IKEA has partnered with local baby banks to provide essential items to families in need and launched a product line that raised funds for the Baby Bank Alliance. NatWest bank expanded its lending capacity for early years care settings and created tools to help nurseries operate more sustainably. Supermarket chain Iceland has trained 30,000 staff to better support young families and collaborated with online forum Mumsnet to launch a range of toddler meals — a project that raised funds for Liverpool's Alder Hey Hospital and encourages healthy eating. Meanwhile, local grocery store Co-Op, inspired by Kate's Shaping Us Framework, is now working to help parents and carers better understand and foster children's social and emotional development. Much of this work continued behind the scenes during Kate's cancer treatment throughout 2024, though she remained closely informed — including on the release of last May's influential task force report. On May 18, Sir Ron Kalifa, Chair of the Taskforce, praised the progress made: 'Businesses of every shape and size – from high-street shops to global enterprises – hold unique and powerful touchpoints: as employers, as providers of goods and services, and as pillars of the communities they proudly serve. These roles aren't just business functions – they're incredible platforms for meaningful action." Related: Kate Middleton 'Excited' About Next Stage of Her Landmark Project, but It Doesn't Signal a Return to Work He added, 'At The Royal Foundation, we are deeply proud that over the past year, members of our taskforce have shown such strong leadership and risen to this challenge. Their efforts have made a real, tangible difference in the lives of countless families with young children." 'And this is only the beginning of what's possible. The road ahead is bursting with potential," he said. "By continuing to work hand-in-hand, we have the chance to reimagine the role of business in society — not just as engines of economic activity, but as champions of childhood, wellbeing, and long-term societal health.' Kate launched her Business Taskforce in March 2023 as part of her broader early years mission — and has recently begun a gradual return to public life after announcing in January that her cancer is in remission. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! On May 13, she stepped out in London to honor rising fashion talent at a design event, where winner Patrick McDowell, 29, told PEOPLE, "She was so interested to see the different crafts people were working on… She was genuinely interested to meet all of them and hear about what they do and how each of them contributes to the process of a fashion collection coming together." Later this week, she's expected to join her husband, Prince William, in Scotland to christen a new state-of-the-art anti-submarine warship, HMS Glasgow. Read the original article on People
