The Princess of Wales has joined pupils from schools taking part in Chelsea Flower Show’s first children’s picnic. Kate, who in 2019 co-designed a Chelsea Flower Show garden to encourage the public to get back in touch with nature, chatted to youngsters picnicking at the site’s bandstand. The children were from 10 schools from the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) … [Read more...] about In Pictures: Princess of Wales attends Chelsea Flower Show as history is made
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Smiling Princess of Wales gets a buzz out of beekeeping
A smiling Princess of Wales is seen enjoying beekeeping. Kate is seen in a photograph tending to a hive in an image which has been released to mark World Bee Day It was taken last summer at the Anmer Hall property Kate shares with William on the Sandringham Estate and where she keeps bees. A tweet posted alongside the photograph, reads: “We are buzzing about #WorldBeeDay … [Read more...] about Smiling Princess of Wales gets a buzz out of beekeeping
Princess of Wales praises mental health charity’s ‘inspirational’ anxiety toolkit
The Princess of Wales has praised as inspirational a new “anxiety toolkit” developed by a leading mental health charity after collaborating with schoolchildren. Kate visited the Anna Freud Centre to learn about the project, launched on Thursday by the research and development organisation, and meet some of the children who helped develop the initiative. She wore a green … [Read more...] about Princess of Wales praises mental health charity’s ‘inspirational’ anxiety toolkit
Kate ‘never expected to become royal but fell in love with William’
The Princess of Wales has admitted becoming a member of the royal family was something she never expected – but then she met and “fell in love” with William. Kate made the admission when she joined a Dame Kelly Holmes Trust event in Bath and took on the double Olympic champion at a game of bean-bag noughts and crosses – but came out second best. When the princess sat down for … [Read more...] about Kate ‘never expected to become royal but fell in love with William’
Princess of Wales makes surprise Eurovision appearance playing piano
The Princess of Wales has made a surprise appearance playing the piano during the opening performance of Eurovision. Kate played a pre-recorded instrumental piece, created by Joe Price and Kojo Samuel, which was recorded in the Crimson Drawing Room of Windsor Castle earlier this month. She wore a blue Jenny Packham dress and earrings which belonged to the late … [Read more...] about Princess of Wales makes surprise Eurovision appearance playing piano
Prince Louis digs in with family at Big Help Out event renovating Scout hut
Prince Louis made up for missing out on a night of musical excitement celebrating the King’s coronation – by messing about in a digger. The young royal joined his big brother and sister – Prince George and Princess Charlotte – helping to renovate a Scout hut in Slough as part of the Big Help Out. When the Prince of Wales took control of a digger, Louis sat in his … [Read more...] about Prince Louis digs in with family at Big Help Out event renovating Scout hut
King and Queen give thanks as William and Kate greet well-wishers in Windsor
The Prince and Princess of Wales surprised fans in Windsor with a walkabout as the King and Queen thanked well-wishers for their support. William and Kate made the unannounced appearance ahead of Sunday’s star-studded coronation concert at Windsor Castle and were seen shaking hands and chatting to revellers. Scores of people crowded around the couple, with William … [Read more...] about King and Queen give thanks as William and Kate greet well-wishers in Windsor
Prince Louis seen yawning and fidgeting during coronation service
Prince Louis was seen yawning and fidgeting during the service for his grandfather the King’s coronation. The five-year-old royal attended Westminster Abbey with his parents the Prince and Princess of Wales and siblings Prince George and Princess Charlotte. During the first half of the ceremony, he could be seen letting out a big yawn, while also taking the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Prince Louis seen yawning and fidgeting during coronation service
Princess of Wales in ivory Alexander McQueen gown and regal robe for coronation
The Princess of Wales stepped out in regal robes at the coronation, wearing a deep blue Royal Victorian Order mantle edged in scarlet over an Alexander McQueen embroidered ivory silk crepe dress. Her silver bullion, crystal and silver thread work three-dimensional leaf embroidery headpiece was by Jess Collett x Alexander McQueen. Princess Charlotte was dressed in a … [Read more...] about Princess of Wales in ivory Alexander McQueen gown and regal robe for coronation
Smiling Princess Charlotte photographed ahead of eighth birthday
A smiling Princess Charlotte has been photographed ahead of her eighth birthday. The young princess was photographed grinning in a white dress with flowers on it by her mother, the Princess of Wales, in Windsor this weekend. The family will be centre stage at the King’s coronation on May 6 – and Charlotte and her brothers are expected to watch their grandfather be … [Read more...] about Smiling Princess Charlotte photographed ahead of eighth birthday
Three new photographs of the King and Queen Consort released before coronation
Three new photographs of the King and Queen Consort at Buckingham Palace have been released ahead of the coronation. The images were made in the Palace’s blue drawing room last month. One shows the couple standing side by side in front of a portrait of King George V painted shortly after his coronation in June 1911. Charles is dressed in a blue Anderson and Sheppard … [Read more...] about Three new photographs of the King and Queen Consort released before coronation
Prince and Princess of Wales meet survivors of Aberfan disaster
A survivor of the Aberfan disaster who was mistaken for dead and placed among the bodies of other children met the Prince and Princess of Wales during their first visit to the Welsh town. Child survivor David Davies was buried alive when thousands of tonnes of slurry engulfed Pantglas Junior School in 1966. The landslide, which came from a colliery spoil tip towering … [Read more...] about Prince and Princess of Wales meet survivors of Aberfan disaster
Prince and Princess of Wales abseil together off cliff in Brecon Beacons
The Prince and Princess of Wales have abseiled together off a cliff in the Brecon Beacons, while meeting mountain rescuers. William and Kate arrived at a wet and windy area of the Bannau Brycheiniog near Merthyr Tydfil in the South Wales Valleys on Thursday wearing hiking gear, and put on safety equipment ready for the descent. They were guided through the process … [Read more...] about Prince and Princess of Wales abseil together off cliff in Brecon Beacons
Prince Louis pictured being pushed in wheelbarrow by Kate before fifth birthday
A smiling Prince Louis has been photographed being pushed in a wheelbarrow by his mother, the Princess of Wales, ahead of his fifth birthday. The photograph shows the young prince wearing a blue woolly jumper, shirt and blue shorts while sitting on top of leaves and grass and holding on to the wheelbarrow, as Kate laughs. It is one of two pictures taken by photographer … [Read more...] about Prince Louis pictured being pushed in wheelbarrow by Kate before fifth birthday
Prince of Wales takes booking for unsuspecting customer during restaurant visit
The Prince of Wales took an unsuspecting customer’s booking on the telephone as he and the Princess of Wales visited an Indian street food restaurant in Birmingham. William answered the unexpected phone call and took a booking for two while he and Kate were being served a range of Indian dishes at the Indian Streatery restaurant in Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, on … [Read more...] about Prince of Wales takes booking for unsuspecting customer during restaurant visit
Prioritise workplace wellbeing to support families, Princess of Wales urges business leaders
The Princess of Wales urged business leaders to prioritize wellbeing in the workplace to support family life as she launched her Business Taskforce for Early Childhood. She is hoping global firms who have joined her taskforce will be the catalyst for change and encourage firms across the country to train and help staff to maintain their social and emotional welfare, aiding … [Read more...] about Prioritise workplace wellbeing to support families, Princess of Wales urges business leaders
George, Charlotte and Louis expected to join King for coronation procession
The Prince and Princess of Wales’ three children are all expected to take part in the procession from Westminster Abbey, which will follow the King’s coronation on May 6. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis are likely to accompany the King and Queen Consort as they leave the Abbey after the service, the Times reported. The children are expected to join … [Read more...] about George, Charlotte and Louis expected to join King for coronation procession
Princess of Wales hails Irish Guards’ ‘glorious sense of humor’ on St Patrick’s Day visit
The Prince and Princess of Wales have celebrated St Patrick’s Day alongside the Irish Guards, with Kate hailing their “boundless, irreverent, glorious sense of humor.” Prince William, who said he was “incredibly sad” to be marking the end of his time as colonel of the regiment, was joined by the Princess of Wales who officially became Colonel on Friday. The couple … [Read more...] about Princess of Wales hails Irish Guards’ ‘glorious sense of humor’ on St Patrick’s Day visit
Princess of Wales takes part in casualty drill amid snow and freezing temperatures
The Princess of Wales braved freezing temperatures and snow to help administer first aid to a wounded soldier as part of an exercise on Salisbury Plain. In the drill, members of the 1st Battalion Irish Guards were on foot patrol when they came under fire from an enemy. The exercise involved a soldier suffering a gunshot wound to his lower left leg and being evacuated from … [Read more...] about Princess of Wales takes part in casualty drill amid snow and freezing temperatures
Princess of Wales delights young girl who gave her flowers at St David’s Day parade
The Princess of Wales delighted a seven-year-old girl who presented flowers to her when she visited the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards for their St David’s Day parade. Little royal fan Elsi-Haf Cunningham presented Kate with the flowers during the parade at Combermere Barracks in Windsor on Wednesday. Her mother, Krystal Cunningham, 59, said her daughter will remember the … [Read more...] about Princess of Wales delights young girl who gave her flowers at St David’s Day parade
In Pictures: Prince and Princess of Wales mark St David’s Day with visit to Welsh Guards
The Prince and Princess of Wales have marked St David’s Day with a visit to the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards at a barracks in Windsor. William and Kate were greeted by a young girl in traditional Welsh costume. The couple watched as troops marched past to mark the royal visit. … [Read more...] about In Pictures: Prince and Princess of Wales mark St David’s Day with visit to Welsh Guards
Princess of Wales plants Sweet William seeds on royal visit to Wales
The Princess of Wales planted Sweet William seeds, prompting a chuckle from her husband, as the pair toured the plot of a new therapy garden on an away day to Wales. Kate and the Prince of Wales visited Brynawel Rehabilitation Centre near Pontyclun on Tuesday to mark their charitable foundation’s new collaboration to help create allotments to support mental … [Read more...] about Princess of Wales plants Sweet William seeds on royal visit to Wales
William and Kate told of Queen’s support for Bafta at 2023 awards ceremony
The Prince and Princess of Wales received a warm welcome as they arrived at the 2023 Bafta awards ceremony and were told of the late Queen’s support for the academy. William, who is president of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta), and Kate shook hands with representatives and spoke about their work at the event in London’s Royal Festival Hall on … [Read more...] about William and Kate told of Queen’s support for Bafta at 2023 awards ceremony
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall learn about boat restoration during trip to the county
The Duke of Cornwall joked that an attempt at boat restoration by him and his wife was “like that Only Fools And Horses sketch with the chandeliers.” (for the curious, when they're on official duties in Cornwall, they're referred to by their 'new' Cornish titles not Prince and Princess of Wales). The couple visited the harbor town of Falmouth on Thursday, on their first … [Read more...] about Duke and Duchess of Cornwall learn about boat restoration during trip to the county
Princess of Wales talks to children about teddies, ice-cream, and support from friends
The Princess of Wales has released a new video in which she chats to schoolchildren about teddies, ice cream and having both good and sad feelings. She introduced the youngsters at St John’s CE Primary School in Bethnal Green, east London, to her Shaping Us campaign, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of early childhood on later life. Sitting in a … [Read more...] about Princess of Wales talks to children about teddies, ice-cream, and support from friends