We reveal why Princess Eugenie and Beatrice won’t be part of the coronation procession but these distant relatives will, according to reports.  

• It’s been claimed that only specific members of the Royal Family will be part of a procession leaving Westminster Abbey on coronation day.
• Apparently Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice won’t be in the procession though the late Queen Elizabeth’s cousins will.
• This royal news comes as Princess Margaret’s “absolutely livid” reaction to her loyal Lady-in-Waiting marrying was revealed. 

King Charles’ coronation day is drawing nearer and amid speculation about whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could return to the UK from their Santa Barbara mansion for it, there’s also intense interest in which royals could be granted official roles. It’s been suggested that Kate Middleton and Prince William are “worried” about Prince George’s role and now the royals who will allegedly be included in a procession out of Westminster Abbey on May 6 have been revealed. 

On March 17, The Times reported that rehearsal plans for King Charles’ coronation allegedly show that only certain royals will be in it and Princess Eugenie and Beatrice won’t be part of the coronation procession. 

The Times’ report claims that - as expected - the Prince and Princess of Wales will be part of the royal procession out of Westminster Abbey. Although not confirmed by Kensington Palace, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will reportedly be joining their parents, as will the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and Princess Anne and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence. 

However, many prominent royals allegedly won’t be part of the procession, including Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice. Instead, as per the report, the procession will also supposedly feature members of the extended Royal Family - the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra.

This might come as a surprise to some fans, especially given how low all of them are in the royal line of succession compared to the Princess Eugenie and Beatrice.

However, per The Times, this has supposedly been a factor and Princess Eugenie and Beatrice won’t be part of the coronation procession simply because it’s apparently “confined to working members of the Royal Family”. 

It’s expected that they and other non-working royals will be attending the coronation ceremony, just perhaps not taking an official role. The Dukes and Princess Alexandra are the late Queen Elizabeth’s first cousins and have remained working royals since her reign, despite reports that King Charles wishes to streamline the monarchy. 

If this report is correct then Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice won’t be the only well-known royals who could attend only as guests. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle allegedly aren’t listed amongst those in the procession out of the abbey and they’re not working royals either. 

They’ve confirmed that they’ve received invitations and it’s been claimed that Prince Harry and Meghan’s coronation decision will need to be made within two weeks. If they do attend then this will mark the first time returning to the UK since their children became Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet and since Princess Eugenie moved into their former home, Frogmore Cottage.

She’s understood to have lived there briefly when they still had the lease but now has apparently moved back in with Jack Brooksbank and their son August as they prepare to welcome their second baby this summer. 

Kate Middleton’s selfless sacrifice for Prince George and Charlotte defied years of tradition and showcased her approach to balancing royal and family life. 

• Back in 2016 the Princess of Wales missed an important event she’d attended for years on end, leading to a Palace statement being released.
• Her decision was reportedly inspired by a heart-felt desire to spend time with Prince George and Princess Charlotte before embarking on a royal tour.
• This royal news comes as a previously-unseen photo of Carole Middleton sparked joy as she was dubbed “solid gold” for her parenting approach. 

In the years since Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding in 2011 the couple have become masters at balancing life as future King and Queen Consort and proud parents-of-three. However, this balance isn’t always easy and in 2016 Kate Middleton’s selfless sacrifice for Prince George and Charlotte was a radical departure from years of tradition. 

The Princess of Wales recently attended the Irish Guards’ annual St Patrick’s Day parade where Kate Middleton’s St Patrick’s Day outfit with its turquoise tones wowed us. She’s previously handed out sprigs of shamrock alongside Prince William every year since he became Colonel of the Irish Guards in 2012 - except in 2016. 

Back then Prince William was still Colonel of the regiment - a prestigious role that Kate Middleton succeeded him in last December. He attended the St Patrick’s Day parade at Mons Barracks in Aldershot solo in 2016 and a Kensington Palace spokesperson officially confirmed that Kate wouldn’t be joining him.

As per E! News, they declared, “The Duchess has very much enjoyed the occasions when she has been able to attend, but the Duke is the Colonel of the Regiment and is looking forward to presenting the Irish Guards with their Shamrock."

Meanwhile, according to Express.co.uk, a Palace statement reportedly explained that the reason for this was down to the devoted mom wanting to spend quality time with Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

“While the Duchess has accompanied the Duke every year since his appointment in 2012, and will do so again in future, this year she sadly could not make it because she is prioritizing time with her children before next month’s tour of India and Bhutan,” they apparently claimed. 

The Prince and Princess of Wales were set to embark upon a royal tour of India and Bhutan, meaning they’d be away from Prince George (who was not yet 3) and Princess Charlotte (who was not yet 1) for six days. Kate’s decision attracted criticism from some people at the time, with accusations that she’d snubbed the regiment as the handing out of shamrocks is a centuries-old tradition.

However, Kate Middleton’s selfless sacrifice showcased her devotion to her young children and the immense challenges involved in balancing such a public role with parenthood.

Although she “very much enjoyed” attending, here she put her children first for this single day and has attended the St Patrick’s Day parade again every year since, including in 2023. In 2020 the Princess of Wales got candid on Giovanna Fletcher’s Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast about the “guilt” she feels as a working mom.

"It's a constant challenge - you hear it time after time from moms, even moms who aren't necessarily working and aren't pulled in the directions of having to juggle work life and family life,” she explained. "[You're] always sort of questioning your own decisions and your own judgements and things like that, and I think that starts from the moment you have a baby."

The Royal Family came together yesterday, March 13, for the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey, but Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis were missing from the event for this very relatable reason.

• Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were noticeably missing from Monday's Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey, leaving many royal fans disappointed. 
• While the rest of the Royal Family marked the first event with King Charles as Monarch, the Wales children's absence was understandable as it clashed with school hours.
• In other royal news, Kate Middleton steps out of her comfort zone in uber-stylish peplum suit but it's the diamond feather brooch that's really caught our eye.

The Royal Family stepped out as a united front for the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on March 13. Senior royals gathered to mark King Charles' first Commonwealth Day event as Monarch, with Queen Camilla, Prince William, and the Princess of Wales all bringing smiles to the faces of royal fans outside the Abbey. 

Prince Edward and Sophie, who just last week became the new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, and Charles' younger sister Princess Anne wearing a cool fedora also joined the procession. But despite the array of royal faces, senior politicians, and standout musical performances at the service, many royal watchers couldn't help but feel disappointed that Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis weren't in attendance. 

The Wales children have completely stolen the show at the recent events they've attended, winning hearts and headlines thanks to their sweet childish antics like Louis' excited expressions during last year's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Their absence may have been notable, but the likely reason for it is understandable. While Kensington Palace hasn't officially confirmed it, with the event taking place on a Monday afternoon, the timing of the service would have clashed with the youngster's school hours. 

Considering that reports place their school fees from anywhere between £21,000 per year to £28,000, it's understandable that Prince William and Kate Middleton are hesitant to pull them out of lessons for royal engagements. 

George, Charlotte, and Louis joined Lambrook School in Berkshire in September following their family's move from London to Windsor.

Royal fans may have been disappointed, but they likely won't have to wait too long to see the young royals again. William and Kate have begun bringing their two older children to more royal engagements recently, including the events marking the late Queen's death in September last year and, just two months later, the Family's Christmas celebrations.

With Easter right around the corner, it's likely that the children will attend the annual Easter morning church service at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. Just as with the Christmas Day service, the royals are often welcomed by crowds as they walk to the chapel, collecting bouquets of flowers as they stop to chat with the well-wishers.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been evicted from Frogmore Cottage, leaving a question mark over where they might stay if they return to the UK for King Charles’ Coronation. 

• The royal family recently announced Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have lost their UK residence Frogmore Cottage.
• Royal fans have been wondering where the couple might stay if they decide to return to England for King Charles’ coronation.
• This royal news comes after The Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson shared her support for Meghan and Harry.

It was recently confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been evicted from Frogmore Cottage. 

The couple were gifted the beautiful home five years ago by the late Queen Elizabeth II after they married. 

There had been rumors the couple wouldn’t be welcomed back to their UK residence after Prince Harry’s memoir Spare was released earlier this year.

Speaking on their behalf, following reports about their UK home, their rep said, “We can confirm The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been requested to vacate their residence at Frogmore Cottage."

But this has got royal fans wondering where the couple will stay if they decide to attend King Charles’ coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6.

While the couple are 'still undecided' about whether or not they will travel to the UK, it seems they would either have to stay with family, or find a hotel. Here’s everything we know…

Where will Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stay if they come to the UK?

The couple have previously said they have concerns about privacy, so it would need to be somewhere with a lot of security.

If they decide to reside with their family members, Princess Eugenie is said to have stayed with her cousin Harry on a recent trip to the US, so it could be possible he stays with her at Ivy Cottage in Kensington Palace.

Meanwhile, if Meghan and Harry were to choose a hotel instead, Soho House could be an option as they have previously stayed there.

It’s also thought that King Charles could offer the couple a room at Buckingham Palace for the weekend, or even one of his other many properties.

This comes after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex withdrew as senior members of the Royal Family in January 2020 to move to North America.

They have since released their Netflix docuseries, Harry & Meghan, as well as Prince Harry's bombshell memoir, Spare, which has continued to cause a rift between him and his brother Prince William.

Meanwhile, Sarah Ferguson recently shared her support for Harry and Meghan, saying she has 'no judgment' for the controversial royal couple.

Speaking to People earlier in the week, the Duchess of York said she believes the late Princess Diana would have been "proud" of their children, Archie, three, and one-year-old Lilibet.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have chosen a “modest” life for their kids as they reportedly “don’t want” one of the late Queen’s most prized possessions. 

• The Prince and Princess of Wales apparently “don’t want” to live at Windsor Castle where the Queen spent much of the last few years of her life. 
• Instead, a royal correspondent has claimed that despite rumors they could move into the castle, the Wales family prefer their “modest” Berkshire cottage. 
• This royal news comes as King Charles is set to honor Prince Philip’s selfless act and ensure his father won’t be forgotten at the coronation. 

The Prince and Princess of Wales are preparing for a future as King and Queen Consort but they apparently much prefer their “modest” home, Adelaide Cottage, Windsor to one of the Queen’s most beloved residences. Windsor Castle was the Queen’s primary home throughout the last few years of her life and was very close to her heart. She had the right to live there as monarch as it’s owned by the Crown Estate and reports have speculated that Kate Middleton and Prince William won’t permanently live at their cottage and would one day settle in the castle. 

However, it’s now been suggested by royal correspondent Camilla Tominey that they could end up leaving this historic property lying empty for the foreseeable future. 

Last year the Prince and Princess of Wales left Kensington Palace and just a few weeks before the Queen passed away, they settled into Adelaide Cottage. In a discussion about royal residences during an appearance on ITV’s This Morning, Camilla Tominey expressed her belief that far from preparing for another big upheaval, Prince William and Kate prefer their “modest” surroundings for their family. So much so they reportedly “don’t want” Windsor Castle as a potential home. 

“The Waleses' don’t want to move into Windsor Castle because they’re actually quite happy in Adelaide Cottage, which by comparison is modest accommodation,” she claimed. "Not by comparison to us, but by comparison to royal accommodation."

The four-bedroom Adelaide Cottage is certainly humbler than Windsor Castle. As Prince William is first in the royal line of succession it seems possible that he’s senior enough that King Charles would permit him to live there if he and Kate actually wanted to. Instead, the castle currently remains uninhabited and although King Charles has a right to live there, he's also unlikely to do so permanently as he's reportedly not a fan of the castle's position under a flightpath, as per The Times.

Over the years reports have suggested that Prince William and Kate are trying to give Prince George, Charlotte and Louis up as much of an ordinary childhood as possible given they are the late Queen’s great-grandchildren. 

Whilst royal correspondent Katie Nicholl suggested in her book, The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth’s legacy and the Future of the Crown, that Kate especially “admires” Sophie Wessex and Prince Edward's parenting style. She suggested that they are helping their children to be "prepared" for the "real world". 

“Kate is said to admire the way Prince Edward and his wife, Sophie, are raising their children – Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn – in the bosom of the Royal Family but prepared for life in the real world,” she claimed.

It seems that Prince William and Kate Middleton’s more “modest” residence could be the perfect fit for them at least when their children are younger compared to Windsor Castle, providing them all the privacy and space they need without being such a grand and high-profile royal home.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte reportedly joined Kate Middleton and Prince William on an exciting outing that Prince Louis was unable to attend.

• Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince William and Kate Middleton are said to have paid a visit to a TV set of a spin-off show of one of William's favorite movies. 
• The future King is said to have taken his two eldest children and his wife to the set of The Rings Of Power, which is a Lord of the Rings prequel. 
• In other royal news, Prince William’s bizarre accessory choice will make you do a double take. 

The Prince and Princess of Wales are believed to have taken their two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, on a trip out to the TV studio of Amazon Prime hit, The Rings of Power. 

The future King and Queen Consort, who recently moved from Kensington Palace to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, reportedly met cast members from the show with George and Charlotte and the Waleses were shown around the set.

The outing was no doubt special for William, who is thought to be a big fan of the Lord of the Rings movie franchise. 

A source is said to have told The Sun, "William is a huge fan of the films so jumped at the chance."

"They were introduced to the major cast members and were shown around the set. It was all hugely exciting for George and Charlotte who loved looking at the props and how everything was laid out," the insider added.

Sadly for cheeky Prince Louis, the outing was past his bedtime, as the royal source continued, "Louis stayed at home as it was a bit late in the evening for him. They were accompanied by security and it was very low-key. It was a huge honour for the cast, too."

However, it's expected that the Prince and Princess of Wales will have spent plenty of quality time with their little ones this week, as the trio are off on their half term break from Lambrook School. 

Kate and William are thought to have cleared their diaries of royal duties for the week in order to enjoy the free time with George, Charlotte and Louis, most likely paying a visit to Amner Hall, the family's Norfolk holiday home. 

Kate Middleton previously shared the importance that wholesome family time holds for her. 

Speaking on Giovanna Fletcher's Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast, Kate said, "What resonates the most is the simple things. I see that now with my own children. 

"Life now is so busy and distracting and sometimes simple things like watching a fire on a really rainy day provides such enjoyment."

Princess Margaret had an eight-year romance with a gardener 17 years younger than her, following the breakdown of her marriage to the Earl of Snowdon, Anthony Armstrong-Jones.

• Princess Margaret and gardener Roddy Llewellyn dated for around eight years, despite their 17 year age gap. 
• Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon announced their separation in 1976, shortly after she was photographed on a romantic vacation with Roddy. 
• In other royal news, Princess Margaret's decadent morning routine is the stuff of high-class dreams.

After her relationship with Peter Townsend ended in heartbreak when the Queen would not grant her permission to marry the divorced royal equerry, Princess Margaret, who is said to have had a fabulously lavish way of paying for Harrods trips, found love again with Anthony Armstrong-Jones and tied the knot in 1960. 

But when their marriage began to hit the rocks, Queen Elizabeth II's younger sister began a fling with gardener Roddy Llewellyn and went on to date him for eight years after, with her marriage to Anthony ending in divorce in 1978. 

Roddy was 25-years-old when he and Margaret began their love story, with images of the couple making headlines when they jetted off on a sun-soaked getaway together.

The pair were spotted taking a dip in the ocean together during a romantic trip to Mustique while Princess Margaret was still married to Lord Snowdown, seemingly confirming that Margaret and Roddy were more than just a secret extramarital fling. 

Shortly after the photographs hit the papers, a statement was shared by Kensington Palace to confirm that Margaret and Anthony had parted ways, with Margaret reportedly having had a ruthless response to the news he was divorcing her two years later. 

"Her royal highness, the Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, and the Earl of Snowdon have mutually agreed to live apart," the statement read.

"The Princess will carry out her public duties and functions unaccompanied by Lord Snowdon. There are no plans for divorce proceedings," the announcement continued. 

Meanwhile, Roddy issued his own statement to apologize to Her Majesty the Queen for any upset caused by the paparazzi shots. 

"I much regret any embarrassment caused to Her Majesty the Queen and the royal family, for whom I wish to express the greatest respect, admiration and loyalty," he said. 

Roddy added, "Could we please be permitted by the media, who have besieged us, to carry on with our work and private lives without further interference."

While Princess Margaret and Roddy's relationship didn't stand the test of time, they did remain together for almost a decade before parting ways, with Roddy going on to marry Tatiana Soskin and welcome three daughters. 

Years after their romance, he opened up about his experience with Margaret in a chat with the Telegraph, admitting he was "following his heart" at the time. 

He confessed, "I didn't think about the consequences of such a high-profile affair."

"If we all had crystal balls, we'd all know which horse to back, wouldn't we? I was just following my heart."

Princess Charlotte's favorite thing to do in Windsor has been revealed, and in a sweet coincidence, it was one of the Queen's favorite things about living in the area too!

• Princess Charlotte and her late great-grandmother had a very sweet connection.
• It has now been revealed that their similarities go further than some had realized. 
• In other royal news, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle's wedding rings share a very special hidden connection. 

Until recently, Princess Charlotte spent most of her time in London, at her parents' apartment in Kensington Palace. She would occasionally spend time in the countryside at Amner Hall, but for the young royal, she was very much a city girl!

However, that has all recently changed as the Prince and Princess of Wales made the decision to relocate their family to Berkshire, specifically Adelaide Cottage, which is just a stone's throw from Windsor Castle. 

The Queen loved Windsor and spent much of her life at Windsor Castle, particularly during the pandemic. The Queen loved horses and her property at Windsor was home to many of her ponies and horses. It is reportedly this equestrian aspect of Windsor that Charlotte is loving so much as she has been able to spend more time with horses since moving out of the city and into the countryside. 

woman&home's guest columnist, Emily Andrews, explained, "Princess Charlotte has taken to Windsor life with gusto, particularly because she loves horse riding. With the castle’s stables on her doorstep." 

The columnist even revealed that the young Princess has even had lessons on some of the Queen's ponies. "She’s even had some lessons on the late Queen’s fell ponies. Riding was one of Queen Elizabeth’s most beloved pastimes, and at her great-grandmother’s funeral, Charlotte wore a horseshoe brooch in a tribute to her ‘Gan-Gan’," said Emily.

Before her death, Her Majesty showed her affection for the Princess as the Queen ensured things would be different for Princess Charlotte compared to fellow ‘spare’ Princess Anne. The Queen gave Royal Assent to the Succession to the Crown Act 2013 which amended tradition and meant that sisters would no longer have their position in the royal line of succession displaced once a younger brother was born. 

This only applies to royals born after October 28, 2011. This means that it doesn't apply to Princess Anne, whose position in the royal line of succession has continued to drop with the birth of more royal family members. 

This gesture from the Queen was a sign of the changing times, and modernization of sexist traditions that affected women in the Royal Family. The late Queen ensured that the girls in her family would not have to have their position in their family reduced by their gender, and therefore ensured a less sexist future for the young Princess Charlotte.

Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle's wedding rings share a special hidden connection.

• Prince Harry's Spare memoir details how Kate and Meghan's wedding bands are connected in a touching yet subtle way. 
• The long-awaited memoir confirms that the pair's rings are made from the same piece of Welsh gold. 
• In other royal news, the reason the Queen was 'furious' at William and Kate's wedding has been revealed. 

Prince Harry's long-awaited Spare memoir details the sweet connection Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle's wedding rings share. 

In a passage in the book, Prince Harry recalled his and Meghan Markle's wedding day, with the couple having tied the knot in May 2018 at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. 

He explained that Meghan Markle's wedding band was made from the same Welsh gold that created Kate Middleton's for her wedding to Prince William in April 2011, with the future King and Queen Consort saying their vows at Westminster Abbey.

Harry wrote that Meghan's ring came from "the same hunk of Welsh gold that had provided Kate's", revealing that the late Queen Elizabeth II had given the last of the precious gold to be put to use making the ring. 

"Granny told me that this was nearly the last of it," Harry wrote, adding, "Last of the gold. That was how I felt about Meg."

The special gold used for the Princess of Wales' ring and the Duchess of Sussex's ring is thought to come from the Clogau St David's mine at Bontddu in North Wales, with Welsh gold holding sentimental and historical value for royal wedding rings. 

Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen Mother, Princess Diana, Sophie Wessex and the Queen's younger sister, Princess Margaret, all wore the rare and expensive Welsh gold wedding rings, too. 

Of course, Meghan and Kate's rings are also presents from the late monarch, who passed away in September 2022 at Balmoral Castle. 

Charlotte Leigh, ring expert and jeweler, told The Express, "The Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex were also both gifted wedding rings from Queen Elizabeth II, made from Welsh gold, which has become a royal tradition started by King George VI."

A St James's Palace statement was shared ahead of Kate and William's wedding, detailing the news that her ring would be made from the iconic gold. 

"The wedding ring that Catherine Middleton will wear will be made of Welsh gold. The gold was given to Prince William by the Queen shortly after the couple were engaged," it read. 

The statement highlighted the royal family importance of the precious metal, adding, "It has been in the family's possession for some years and has been in the care of the royal jewellers."

It was later confirmed in another statement that Meghan's ring would also be given the Welsh gold treatment, with Kensington Palace confirming the news. 

Kate Middleton and Prince William's healthy takeout option that they 'love' was once revealed by the future King himself. 

• Prince William once confirmed that he and Kate Middleton are huge fans of sushi.
•  During a trip to a Japanese restaurant in London's Kensington, the future monarch said that he and his wife "love" the stuff while tucking into some salmon sashimi. 
• In other royal news, Carole Middleton's flexible eating habit that helps her stay healthy and in shape at 68 has been revealed. 

Before moving to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor in 2022, Prince William and Kate Middleton mainly resided at Kensington Palace's Apartment 1A with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. 

During a trip to Japan House, a nearby Japanese Restaurant in the heart of Kensington in 2018, Prince William divulged some information about his and Kate Middleton's eating habits. 

Chatting to Japan House chef Akira, Prince William sampled some of the eatery's salmon sashimi.

"Thank you very much. My wife and I love sushi," he said, hinting that he and Kate are partial to a night in with some takeout sushi or a trip to a sushi joint. 

"We might have to come down here for lunch when no one else is in," he added. 

The Prince and Princess of Wales previously opened up about their love of takeaway Indian food, too. 

During an appearance on BBC Radio 1 in 2017, the pair were asked how they like to spend a night in, with Princess Catherine confessing that curry is their go-to. 

"Curry, definitely," Kate said, with William explaining that they don't get the food delivered directly to them, with a member of staff going to collect it instead. 

"It doesn’t usually get ordered to the palace, we tend to go and pick it up."

Prince William shared more details about what he goes for when it comes to ordering a curry, chatting to Peter Crouch on his podcast. 

"Chicken masala. Love that, a bit of flavour. I'm not a vindaloo man put it that way," William joked. 

Meanwhile, pizza is also on the menu in the Wales household. Although Prince William's messy couch dinners don't always go down well with Kate. 

During a visit to a British military base in Cyprus, William joked with serviceman about spilling pizza on the couch. 

He quipped, "Keep the pizza off the sofas!"

Proving that she and Prince William are just like any other couple when it comes to messiness, Kate replied, "You're a nightmare with that!"

Prince Harry revealed that he keeps a lock of Princess Diana's hair in a box inside his bedside table, opening up about how he feels it helped Meghan Markle fall pregnant with son Archie. 

• Prince Harry's Spare memoir details how he thanked Princess Diana after a lock of her hair in his night stand played a part in discovering Meghan Markle was pregnant with Archie. 
• The Duke of Sussex thought "let's see what Mummy can do with this situation," as Meghan's pregnancy tests were placed beside the bed. 
• In other royal news, Kate Middleton's affordable beauty hack for a 'lifted' face that you can get done in under an hour has been revealed. 

Prince Harry's Spare memoir details part of his and Meghan Markle's journey to conceive Archie during their time living at Nottingham Cottage in the grounds of Kensington Palace. 

The Duke of Sussex, who stepped back from royal life in the UK to move to LA with Meghan Markle in 2020, revealed that he keeps a lock of the late Princess Diana's hair in his nightstand. 

Recalling the night that Meghan Markle took two pregnancy tests, Prince Harry wrote of how he woke up to see the tests beside him on the nightstand, instantly thinking of the box of Diana's hair within.

"I only kept a few things there, among them the blue box with my mother’s hair," the passage in Spare reads. 

Recounting the moment before he glanced at the results of the tests, Harry penned, "Right, I thought, good. Let’s see what Mummy can do with this situation."

Explaining that the tests showed that Meghan was pregnant with the baby that would go on to be named Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, Harry continued, "I reached for the wands, peered into their little windows. Blue. Bright, bright blue. Both of them."

Confessing he thanked Princess Diana, who died in a Paris car crash in 1997, after discovering that Meghan was expecting, Harry added, "Oh wow. Well. Well then. We hugged, kissed. I put the wands back on the nightstand.

"I thought: Thank you, Mummy."

Prince Harry, who now shares both Archie, three, and baby Lilibet Diana, one, with Meghan also revealed that his wife was encouraged to gain weight in order to conceive. 

"The toll was starting to be visible on Meg; she’d lost a great deal of weight in the last year," Harry explained, alluding to the pressures and stresses Meghan faced during her time in the Royal Family. 

"[The doctor] did confirm our suspicion that Meg’s weight loss might be a barrier to conceiving," he added.

Kate Middleton and Prince William are reportedly following the 'Middleton model' when it comes to raising their children - inspired by Michael and Carole Middleton.

• When it comes to raising Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, Kate Middleton and Prince William are said to be taking a leaf out of Michael and Carole Middleton's parenting book. 
• An expert has claimed that things in the Wales family home are different to the way in which Prince William was brought up. 
• In other royal news, Carole Middleton was 'incredibly hurt' by Prince Harry's comments on Kate - but here's why you 'won’t hear a peep from her'.

Having moved from Apartment 1A in London's Kensington Palace to Adelaide Cottage in Berkshire last year, the Prince and Princess of Wales are said to have created a home full of love and warmth of their children and it's all thought to be down to Michael and Carole Middleton. 

With Kate and William being proud parents to future King, Prince George, adorable Princess Charlotte and cheeky Prince Louis, it's been claimed that the pair take plenty of inspiration from the Middleton family when it comes to bringing up the trio of little royals. 

It's thought that the Wales children are enjoying a "very different" childhood to their father, with an upbringing more like Kate Middleton's, who has always had a close relationship with her mom and dad.

Royal expert Duncan Larcombe says that Princess Catherine and her siblings Pippa and James grew up with "lots of love" in their household, with the journalist and author telling OK!, "Although there are some similarities, George is being raised in a very different way to Prince William.

"William has based his children's upbringing on the Middleton model – three children, affluent, but hardworking parents and lots of love in the house."

Speaking to the publication, Duncan went on to say that Kate and William hope that their children will grow up to be their "best friends" in the same way Carole and Michael Middleton are to their brood, all while navigating life in the royal spotlight. 

He added, "By the time Kate was in her early twenties, she counted her mother and father on the list of her best friends. 

"That’s what William and Kate are aspiring to with their children, but they also have to drip-feed George, and to some extent Charlotte and Louis, into the public domain."

Kate Middleton has previously opened up about how she is bringing up the Wales children with plenty of outdoor time in the countryside and cozy, simple pleasures. 

Speaking on Giovanna Fletcher's Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast, the future Queen Consort also commended her parents for all they did for her, saying, "I had a very happy childhood. It was great fun and I'm very lucky I come from a very strong family. My parents were hugely dedicated. 

"I really appreciate now as a parent how much they sacrificed for us. They came to every sports match, they'd be the ones on the side line shouting, and we'd always have our family holidays together."

Princess Catherine is also known for her passion and interest in the early years of the lives of children and has continually worked to raise awareness of the importance of the development that starts at birth. 

King Charles and Queen Camilla prioritize family unity as they prepare to attend a major event amid Prince Harry & Meghan’s Netflix series. 

• The King and Queen Consort will be attending the Royal Carols: Together At Christmas concert on December 15. 
• The couple didn’t attend last year and the timing of their decision could suggest that they are focusing on family unity at this challenging time.  
• This royal news comes as Queen Camilla’s ‘funny’ and down-to-earth nature is showcased in her seriously warm response to a British comedian. 

Although fans at home sadly won’t get to enjoy the magic of it until Christmas Eve, the Princess of Wales’ highly-anticipated Royal Carols: Together At Christmas service is set to be held and filmed at Westminster Abbey on December 15. This comes at a challenging time for the Royal Family as the second part of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s shocking Netflix docuseries, Harry & Meghan, landed earlier that day. This has seen Prince Harry say Meghan’s popularity “upset people” behind palace doors alongside other revelations, though the Royal Family haven’t publicly commented on volume 2. 

Instead, it seems that the King and Queen Consort are focused on the upcoming carol concert hosted by Kate Middleton. On December 6 it was confirmed by Kensington Palace that King Charles and Queen Camilla will be attending the service.

This decision could be seen as quite significant as although last year’s carol service was filled with plenty of familiar royal faces, from Sophie Wessex to Princess Beatrice, the then-Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla weren’t amongst them. This year has marked a change and their attendance was announced a day after Harry & Meghan’s release dates were revealed.

Although it’s not been confirmed by His Majesty and the timing of the Kensington Palace announcement could just be a coincidence, some might speculate that this choice came because King Charles and Queen Camilla prioritize family unity. 

The couple could possibly have wanted to not only show their support for Kate Middleton as she steps up to host this now-iconic festive event, but to highlight the unity of the Royal Family at a time when they are under intense scrutiny. 

The royals will be seen arriving and spending time together on the evening of December 15 when Harry & Meghan volume 2 is released and the King and Queen’s attendance this year as the heads of the Royal Family make a definite statement of togetherness. They will be joining not just the Prince and Princess of Wales but plenty of other royals too, adding to this sense of unity. 

ITV have confirmed that just like last year’s concert, the event will “recognize the selfless efforts of individuals, families and communities across the UK, and highlight the remarkable impact that coming together to support others can have for us all.

The service is dedicated to the late Queen Elizabeth, making it all the more important that the King, Queen and so many other royals will be there ahead of their first festive period since her passing. The moving carol service will also feature inspirational guests who’ve been invited due to their work to care and help the people around them.  

Kensington Palace have released a first look at Catherine, Princess of Wales, ahead of her special carol concert on December 15. In the sneak peek, Kate is shown wearing a high street favorite she has previously worn before. The ruby red dress from Needle and Thread is complemented with Kate’s effortlessly glamorous wavy locks and a pair of ruby and gold earrings.

• Catherine, Princess of Wales, has reworn a high street favorite in a first look at her upcoming special carol service
• Kate donned the ruby red Aurora gown again as a subtle sign that she and William will continue their efforts as demonstrated during the Earthshot Prize
• In other royal news, Prince William shares a rare personal message about new tragedy following a tough few days

Kensington Palace have shared a first look at Kate Middleton’s upcoming carol concert, and fans were delighted to see an old favorite look.

For the picture, a wintery looking Catherine recycles the cherry red Needle and Thread Aurora Ballerina Gown.  The beaded maxi gown features intricate sequin embellishment and the tulle fabric draped down in A line shape, while the cherry red color is a perfect nod to the holiday season.

Kate’s decision to repeat the stunning outfit shows a sense of duty and commitment to honoring the work William was promoting with his Earthshot Prize.

Most recently, during the glitzy Green Carpet event, guests were told to wear recycled outfits and dined on a menu of locally sourced, ethical cuisine.

For the event, Catherine stepped out of her comfort zone and wore a neon green, rented dress – a much bolder hue than fans have come to expect from her.

In the special sneak peek ahead of Kate’s Together at Christmas event, the Princess of Wales is stood in front of a Christmas tree with her silky locks curled down for a touch of classic glamour.

Kate last wowed in the high street gown back in 2020 when she attended a reception at Buckingham Palace.

She is also wearing her Soru Jewellery Ruby and Gold Drop Earrings.

Spearheaded by Kate and supported by The Royal Foundation, the upcoming carol concert will recognize "the selfless efforts of individuals, families and communities across the UK, and celebrate and showcase the joy that human connection and togetherness can bring", as per Kensington Palace.

It’s the second year Catherine will lead the special service.

This year, the Prince and Princess of Wales will be joined at Westminster Abbey by the King, Queen Consort Camilla and other members of the royal family as they dedicate the service to the late Queen and the values she demonstrated throughout her life – duty, empathy, faith, service, kindness, compassion and support for others.

West End star of Frozen the Musical Samantha Barks will make an appearance. Alfie Boe will do a duet with Sporty Spice Melanie C.

Prince William, Downton Abbey’s Hugh Bonneville and Kristin Scott Thomas will all perform readings at the service.

The congregation will also include people who may be vulnerable or isolated at this time of year.

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis enjoyed a fun week at school while their parents took a trip to the US.

• The children, who were being looked after by their nanny Maria Teresa Turrion, enjoyed some fun activities at Lambrook school, with Princess Charlotte learning a new skill. 
• During their US visit, Kate and William attended the Earthshot prize awards ceremony.
• In other royal news, Harry and Meghan's first date spot has been revealed.

The school's Instagram page revealed that George, nine, Charlotte, seven, and Louis, four, enjoyed a number of fun activities while their parents were away. Year 3 pupil Princess Charlotte took part in bread-making while learning about healthy diets, according to the school's Instagram. 

The post, which did not include a picture of the young royal, read, "After learning about different food groups and healthy eating, our Year 3s enjoyed an end of topic bread making and sampling treat this morning. Tomorrow our Year 4s will also learn how to make the National Loaf as part of their History topic on rationing."

Lambrook's pupils also attended a production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang performed by older children from the school.

A second post on Lambrook’s Instagram page said: "What a phantasmagorical time in our theatre last night as our high flying Upper School production of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' brought the house down - on to the next performance this evening!"

The children's love of cooking and baking has been previously shared by mum Kate, who once revealed how they love making homemade pizza. "I've done that with George and Charlotte – making pizza dough. They love it because they can get their hands messy," she said.

Speaking about cooking with her children, Kate added, “I really enjoy it,” and explained how she thinks it teaches her kids to be “creative” and will prepare them to be “as independent as possible.”

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis joined Lambrook school in September, after the family moved from Kensington Palace in London to Windsor.

Kate and William relocated their family to Adelaide Cottage in August, ahead of the school year, in order to give their children more space and a more 'normal' upbringing. 

Some reports suggest that William and Kate’s ‘imprisoned’ lifestyle at Kensington Palace may have inspired their Windsor move, while others have reported that the move was simply so the royal couple can spend more time with their children.

While the family have settled into Adelaide Cottage, royal insiders say that they will eventually move into the 1000-year-old Windsor Castle.

Reports say there is a “radical drive to overhaul the vast royal estate,” which includes moving the Prince and Princess of Wales into Windsor Castle. The Daily Mail said that “King Charles’s wide-ranging plans include turning Balmoral into a museum to the Queen and moving the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge into Windsor Castle.”

Prince William looks up to his mother-in-law, Carole Middleton, with great admiration and even confides in her as a mother figure, according to a royal expert.

• Carole Middleton and Michael Middleton became Prince William's in-laws when he tied the knot with their daughter, Kate Middleton in 2011. 
• Over the course of the Prince and Princess of Wales' relationship, Prince William has built a close bond with Carole, with a royal insider commenting on their sweet relationship that is full of closeness and admiration. 
• In other royal news, King Charles and Prince William are expected to put on a 'united front' ahead of the release of Harry and Meghan's 'explosive' documentary.

With Prince William and Kate Middleton having relocated from Kensington Palace in London to Adelaide Cottage in Berkshire with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, the Wales family are now living closer than ever to Catherine's parents. 

A royal expert has given a sweet insight into Prince William's special bond with Kate Middleton's parents, especially Carole, with whom the future King is said to confide in. 

Keeping Up With The Windsors podcaster Rachael Andrews spoke to OK! about Prince William's relationship with the Middletons, claiming that he leans on Carole as a mother figure in the absence of Princess Diana, who died in 1997.

William is also said to look up to Carole when it comes to parenting, being inspired by the way she raised his wife Catherine and her siblings, Pippa and James. 

"We’ve seen over the past few years that he gets on really well with them," Rachael said of the Middletons, who reside in Bucklebury Manor in Berkshire. 

"He admires the way that Carole and Michael brought up Catherine, Pippa and James and that seems to be reflected in the way William is a down-to-earth father now," she added. 

The royal pro also commented on how Prince William relies on Carole as a mother figure, having lost Princess Diana in a Paris car crash when he was just 15-years-old, as well as being able to have Carole and Michael as people to turn to away from The Firm. 

"He, of course, lost Diana when he was very young and probably looks up to Carole because he’s lacked a mother figure for so much of his life," Rachael continued. 

"With Carole and Michael he’s got people to confide in who are removed from the monarchy."

Kate Middleton lost her private secretary when she stepped down from her role just a month after Kate became the Princess of Wales.

• Kate Middleton became the Princess of Wales after the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September.
• Just one month later, her 'right hand woman' stepped down as private secretary.
• In other royal news, The St Edward's Crown has been secretly taken from the Tower of London for this very important reason.

Kate Middleton's 'right-hand woman' and 'most trusted aide' stepped down as her role of private secretary not long after Kate became the Princess of Wales. On 9 September 2022, Kate had the title bestowed on her when her husband, Prince William, was created Prince of Wales by his father, King Charles III.

But soon after, their most trusted aide, Hannah Cockburn-Logie, stepped down as Kate's private secretary. 

According to information from Companies House, Hannah Cockburn-Logie is no longer working as a director of The Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales either. Paperwork confirmed that her employment terminated on October 31, 2022.

During her role, Hannah - who has had the duty since June 2020 - was there to ensure the smooth running of Kate's day - from coordinating her correspondence to organizing her royal engagements.

She was also responsible for briefing Kate on any dignitaries or officials she might have been meeting, as well as accompanying her to any public meetings.

She became known as Kate's 'right-hand woman', but quit the role shortly after the death of Queen Elizabeth II for personal reasons, according to The Telegraph.

Prior to taking on the role as private secretary, she already had established a relationship with the then Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as she accompanied them on their seven-day tour to India and Bhutan in April 2016.

Hannah has more than 20 years' worth of experience at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and she was even awarded an OBE for her efforts and work in improving Britain's relationship with India. A Kensington Palace source said, "Hannah is a fantastic, dynamic leader. Loyal and a skilled diplomat."

Since Hannah's departure, Natalie Barrows, Kate's assistant private secretary, has stepped up, traveling with the royal pair to Boston last week and leading them on their first tour of the US in eight years. However, the palace is now advertising for a new private secretary.

During their recent trip to Boston, Kate visited Harvard University, where she looked incredible in a customized Emilia Wickstead blue houndstooth midi-dress. 

Kate stopped by The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University to learn more about what is being done in early child development, a cause very near to her heart.

She previously teamed up with Princess Anne to visit a similar center in the United Kingdom.

Princess Diana lived in a number of royal households while she was married to Prince Charles, here is a breakdown of all the palaces and stately homes that the Princess of Wales called home.

• Princess Diana lived in a number of homes while married to Prince Charles. 
• These are the main properties that the Princess lived in during her marriage, plus where she stayed following their divorce.
• In other royal news, Prince Harry had dreams of bringing Archie up somewhere other than the UK or California.

The Princess of Wales's first home was Park House, on the Sandringham Estate. Lady Diana Spencer, as she was known at the time, then moved to her Althorp House, the stately home that is still owned by the Spencer family. Diana then moved to London and lived in a flat at Coleherne Court, a building in South Kensington. 

Diana was living in the London property when she first became engaged to Prince Charles and swapped her flat for royal palaces. Here's a breakdown of all the places Princess Diana lived while she was married to Prince Charles.

Clarence House

During her engagement to Prince Charles, Princess Diana primarily stayed at Clarence House in London which is just a stone's throw from Buckingham Palace. 

The property is currently used by King Charles and Camilla as their London abode. However, since the Queen's passing, it is expected that the King will be heading to Buckingham Palace in place of Clarence House.

Highgrove House

Highgrove House was another property that the former Prince and Princess of Wales used as their country home while they were still married.

The Prince of Wales bought the home in 1980 around the same time that he began dating the Princess. Some believe that the Prince bought the home so that he could be close to his lover (now wife and Queen consort), Camilla Parker Bowles, who lived just a 45-minute journey away from the property. 

It is thought that Princess Diana was not a fan of this home and much preferred to be in London where there was more going on. Despite this, there are many iconic photos of the Princess and her family enjoying Highgrove House and the surrounding gardens. 

The property still belongs to King Charles today and is a private property, rather than a residence that belongs to the Crown.

Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace was the main location where Princess Diana and Charles lived and raised their children, Prince William, and Prince Harry. The family lived in apartments 8 and 9 within the palace. 

It was this property that the Princess continued to live in after her divorce from Charles. In memory of Diana on her 60th birthday, a Princess Diana statue was unveiled in the garden of Kensington Palace in July 2021.

This property was recently the home to Prince William and Catherine and their three children. However, in the summer of 2022, the family made the decision to move to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor. 

Specific details of Kate Middleton's outfits will reportedly no longer be shared by Kensington Palace staff. 

• It has been claimed that specific details of Kate Middleton's outfits will no longer be 'confirmed' by Kensington Palace staff. 
• The decision is reportedly being made in order to maintain attention on the Princess of Wales' royal work, rather than her fashion choices. 
• In other royal news, King Charles was mistaken for dad Prince Philip in a special new portrait shared for his 74th birthday.

Kate Middleton's dress collection and always-gorgeous outfits are always a talking point among royal fans  and fashion lovers alike whenever the future Queen Consort steps out for a royal work day or official engagement. 

With her £35 figure-hugging Mango dress, her khaki Hobbs trench coat and Meghan Markle-inspired color block look all catching our attention in recent weeks, we're already obsessed with Kate's winter fashion this year. 

However, it's been alleged that royal officials are keen for Kate's outfits to not always be the main focus of attention when she steps out in public. 

According to The Express, Kensington Palace are "refusing" to share specific details of what Princess Catherine wears, "amid frustration that so much media coverage is focused on what she wears".

According to the publication, Kate's aides are aware that the pieces she wears are always swiftly identified by fashion pros, however they will "they will no longer officially confirm or deny the details" of the clothes Kate wears for her royal work days. 

It is claimed that staff are predicted to make an exception to the rule for very special events and "hugely glamorous occasions". Think nights like the 2021 James Bond premiere when Kate stepped out in that golden Jenny Packham gown! 

Overseas visits when Kate is "deploying fashion diplomacy by wearing items designed in the host nation" are also expected to fall into that category, in order for Kate's charitable efforts and royal work to remain center point of Catherine's outfits. 

Kate Middleton’s fall home makeover has proved that terracotta tones and family photos are the perfect way to go to create autumnal cosiness. 

• The Princess of Wales has appeared in a moving video during Addiction Awareness Week as she shared a message of support. 
• Her background and surroundings in this special new video are wonderfully autumnal and show a huge amount of consideration.  
• This royal news comes as it was revealed King Charles and Camilla's most controversial moment is to be depicted in 'The Crown'. 

On October 30, Kate Middleton took to social media to share a touching message in the form of a video during Addiction Awareness Week. This saw the Princess of Wales speak words of hope regarding changing attitudes towards addiction and showcased her compassion for those suffering. It’s not known exactly where the Princess of Wales filmed her poignant video message. 

However, since she’s believed to have recently spent much of her children's school half-term with them in Berkshire, it’s thought this could potentially have been shot at Adelaide Cottage, Windsor. The family moved there from Kensington Palace in September, though the future King and Queen Consort are understood to have retained their former residence as a London base. 

But whether it was filmed in Windsor or London, Kate Middleton’s fall home makeover has given her backdrop a cozy feel. 

Visible just behind the Princess of Wales on her sofa are a set of terracotta-toned patterned cushions, complete with a neutral background shade of cream that really makes the earthy floral motif shine. And Kate’s household makeover for the season didn’t stop at the soft furnishings as the nature-loving Princess also brought the outdoors indoors in the form of some beautiful deep red flowers. 

Perched on a console table behind the sofa, the flowers add a wonderful vibrant touch and echo the paler reddish brown color of the cushions’ pattern. Alongside the flowers and a softly-lit lamp, three photographs are visible - each of them understood to have been taken in autumn. 

On the left hand side is a sweet snap that looks to be one of Prince William and Kate during their October 2019 Royal Tour of Pakistan. 

Next to this is a photo of Prince George and Princess Charlotte on her first day at their old school, Thomas’s Battersea, in September 2019. Beside this on the right-hand side of the table is one of the entire family that will likely be familiar to fans. 

Back in 2020, the then-Duke and Duchess of Cambridge released a family photo to mark the festive season that is said to have been taken that autumn at their Anmer Hall home in Norfolk. Depicting the family wearing practical boots and knitwear, sitting on a hay bale, the snap couldn’t have been more fall-appropriate. 

The picture is believed to have been taken sometime that autumn ahead of it being shared with others in December 2020. 

The choice of photographs as well as the décor surrounding Kate Middleton creates a real sense of autumn and suggests that some great consideration went into these aspects of the room. Fans will just have to wait and see whether the Princess of Wales switches up her photographs and other background details for future videos in 2022 as winter draws ever nearer. 

Kate Middleton and Prince William, the Prince, and Princess of Wales, have not had the idyllic settling-in period in their new home, a royal expert has claimed.

• Catherine, William, and their family moved from their home at Kensington Palace to a new residence in Windsor shortly after the summer holidays. 
• Catherine, Princess of Wales, has felt "under pressure" and "stressed" royal expert Katie Nicholl has claimed. 
• In other royal news, Kate Middleton and Prince William not 'dwelling' on Queen's death as they try to 'shield' children from sadness.

Moving house can be incredibly stressful, so it's no surprise that the Prince and Princess of Wales have felt under pressure during their recent big move, particularly in light of the turbulent times the royal family has recently had to endure.

The family moved from their home in central London in the grounds of Kensington Palace to a more rural abode at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, shortly after the summer holidays.

It looked to be an exciting time ahead, with the children starting at a new school. But just a couple of days after Prince George and Princess Charlotte started at Lambrook, their great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II sadly passed away.

But according to royal expert Katie Nicholl, the couple felt "stressed" and "under pressure" about settling into their new home. 

Speaking on TalkTV's Royal Tea, host Sarah Hewson quizzed royal commentator Katie Nicoll about the move and why the couple may have felt "under pressure".

Referring to the Princess of Wales, host Sarah Hewson said to Katie Nicholl, "Katie, you said this week she has been under pressure, she has been stressed of late and that William and Kate have not had the settling-in period they might have been hoping for of their new life?"

To which Katie replied, "Absolutely. They've said that themselves... that this hasn't been the settling period that they had hoped for.

"Of course, they made that big move just after the summer holidays to move to Windsor. A significant and pretty bold move leaving Kensington Palace, enrolling the children in new schools, setting up a new life for themselves in Windsor".

The royal expert then went on to say that she believed the family had moved to Adelaide Cottage to try and live life "below the radar".

"Of course, no one could have expected that the Queen would have died just at the start of all of that," Katie Nicholl concluded. "Very, very difficult times. I think behind the scenes there is a fair bit of stress and anxiety for all of the family."

Princess Diana would use a secret driveway used by Princess Margaret to sneak her lovers into Kensington Palace, according to a royal expert.

• Princess Margaret and Princess Diana had a strained relationship after the Prince and Princess of Wales public fallout.
• However, Diana reportedly still used the 'secret driveway' to sneak in lovers away from the public glare.
• In other royal news, Meghan Markle has opened up about making TV shows with Prince Harry.

Speaking on Kinsey Schofield’s To Di For Daily podcast this week, the royal insider explained how despite their troubled relationship, Princess Diana would still use Margaret's 'secret pathway.'

She said, "I remember reading that Margaret had this great driveway or entrance space [at Kensington Palace] where you could go unseen, where nobody would see you and so that's the pathway Princess Diana would take her lovers."

However, while Diana thought she was being secretive, Margaret was 'always watching her.'

Kinsey Schofield added, "But Margaret was always watching so, while Diana thought she was being super sneaky and getting people through the door, and nobody was going to know about whoever it was, Princess Margaret was peering through the window like, ‘I can see you'."

It has previously been said that Diana used Margaret’s front door to sneak her then-boyfriend Dr Hasnat Khan into the Palace. According to Paul Burrell, Princess Diana's butler, there was a strict routine for Dr Khan when visiting Diana. 

In his book, ‘The Way We Were’, Paul Burrell said, “One of his duties was to make sure the relationship was hidden. I would pick him up in the BMW in a dark corner of a cobbled, quiet mews, an agreed meeting place.

“As we approached the Palace, he’d climb into the back seat, grab the tartan rug, lie flat and pull it over himself. The policeman on the gates waved me through.”

He added that instead of driving directly to the front door of Diana’s quarters at the Palace, he would take Dr Khan to Princess Margaret’s front door to avoid watching eyes.

After the Princess of Wales’ infamous Panorama interview aired, her relationship with Margaret deteriorated and crossed “the point of no return”. 

Gareth Russell, author of the new book ‘Do Let's Have Another Drink: The Singular Wit and Double Measures of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother’, said of their strained relationship, "From the day and moment the Panorama interview went live, Margaret actually stopped referring to her [Diana] for a long time even by her name. She just referred to her as the girl my nephew married."

Kate Middleton and Prince William will move into Windsor Castle at some point, according to royal insiders.

• The Prince and Princess of Wales relocated from London to Windsor with their three children this summer.
• They now reside at Adelaide Cottage, but according to new reports, this will not be their permanent home.
• In other royal news, King Charles won't move into Buckingham Palace for at least another five years.

Kate and William have only just moved into their new home in Windsor, but it seems it won't be their permanent residence.

As the royal couple along with their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis settle into Adelaide Cottage, royal insiders say that they will eventually move into the 1000-year-old Windsor Castle.

According to the Daily Mail, there is a “radical drive to overhaul the vast royal estate,” which includes moving the Prince and Princess of Wales into Windsor Castle. The outlet says that “Charles’s wide-ranging plans include turning Balmoral into a museum to the Queen and moving the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge into Windsor Castle.”

Windsor Castle is the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world. According to the Royal Collection Trust, 40 monarchs have called the palatial space home since it was built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century. Queen Elizabeth used Windsor Castle regularly throughout her reign, though it is thought that King Charles won't spend as much time there. 

Kate and William moved into Adelaide Cottage at the end of summer, before their children started at Lambrook School in September. Kate and William are thought to have opted to move to Windsor to be closer to the school, which is just 15 minutes from their new home.

According to a source, the royals are enjoying being in a more rural location after living in London for so long. "They love that the kids can go out on their bikes and cycle around the estate, and they are all really excited to meet everyone," a friend told PEOPLE. "It's a real little community."

As well as a new school, the Cambridge children have faced many changes in their new home. At their previous home at Kensington Palace, the royal children were cared for by a live-in nanny named Maria Terresa Barrallo. But now, for the first time, Maria is living separately from them.

Kate and William are thought to want to give their children as normal an upbringing as possible and their move has not only given them more space but has also brought them closer to Kate's family, who live in Berkshire.

Prince William and Princess Catherine have inherited a 'secret' home in rural Wales since the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

• King Charles bought the home 15 years ago and enjoyed spending time there every year around St David's Day.
• Llwynywermod Estate is now owned by William and Catherine.
• This follows royal news that King Charles has posed for a new photograph with his wife Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Llwynywermod Estate is an ancient property situated in a corner of Carmarthenshire. It was bought by King Charles 15 years ago.

Following the death of the Queen, William and Catherine, who are now the Prince and Princess of Wales now owns the Duchy of Cornwall, a private estate established in 1337 by Edward III to provide independence to his son and heir, Prince Edward.

Kensington Palace has confirmed that everything which forms part of the Duchy Estate belongs to the Duchy of Cornwall, and that includes Llwynywermod Estate, which is situated in a corner of Carmarthenshire. The estate was bought by King Charles back in 2007 for a reported cost of £1.2m.

Charles and his wife Camilla would use the estate - which is made up of three cottages, a Grade-II listed barn and a main house - to enjoy breaks surrounded by 192 acres of the Welsh countryside.

Charles and Camilla used to spend time at the estate around St David’s Day each March and during this time, Charles would have a packed schedule of duties around Wales. The royal couple also spent time there in April 2021 following the death of Prince Philip.

Charles reportedly spent as long as 40 years searching for the perfect country retreat before settling on Llwynywermod, parts of which can be booked out for vacations.

Llwynywermod boasts a sprawling main reception room with grand high ceilings and exposed wooden beams, plus three bedrooms, and a bathroom with cream walls and tiles. The interiors were designed by Annabel Elliot, who used predominantly local furniture, textiles and objects. 

The stunning estate is surrounded by 192 acres of Welsh Countryside, which includes six English field maples, and locals say that Charles would attend church services on Sunday mornings with minimal fanfare, donated prizes for local raffles, and even officially opened the new village hall.

Kate Middleton's navy trouser suit stood out from the crowd during an official engagement. Although her visit was a surprise, the style icon's tasteful attire was far from unexpected.

• Kate Middleton's navy trouser suit fitted the theme as she met with crew members from HMS Glasgow today at Windsor Castle.
• The Princess of Wales is a sponsor of the ship.
• In other royal news, King Charles III makes major change to Royal Family Instagram account as Mourning period for Queen Elizabeth ends.

Kate Middleton's navy trouser suit, worn during a surprise engagement at Windsor Castle, was an ideal choice in light of those in attendance. Merely days after Kate Middleton's red coat took center stage during an official engagement, the hardworking royal was busy again.

The Princess of Wales met with the crew of the HMS Glasgow, the Royal Navy’s state-of-the-art frigate, which is currently under construction at BAE Systems’ shipyard in Govan, Glasgow. In June 2022, Prince William announced the then Duchess of Cambridge as the ship’s royal sponsor.

Kate Middleton's style icon Princess Diana would definitely have approved of the smart outfit choice. We're used to drooling over Kate Middleton's dresses but she went for business chic in this navy two-piece suit. She chose to wear an old favorite, the Alexander McQueen Crepe Blazer with coordinating trousers and a chic cream blouse underneath.

Although Kate Middleton's blazer is from the high-end brand, which also designed her wedding dress, there are slightly more affordable options that offer the same smart, clean lines.

Balmoral Castle was known to be one of the Queen's favorite royal residences and was where she passed away, with King Charles and Princess Anne by her side.  

• Her Majesty loved spending her annual summer break at Balmoral Castle and had known the residence since she was a little girl. 
• The Queen was spending the summer at the Aberdeenshire castle when it was announced that she had been placed under 'medical supervision' amid concerns for her health, just hours before she passed away on September 8, 2022. 
• Balmoral Castle holds decades of royal history within its walls and sprawling grounds, with Her Majesty spending her final weeks there and even breaking royal tradition to appoint Liz Truss as Prime Minister days before she died. 

While the Queen had various royal residences during her time on the throne, Balmoral Castle was a firm favorite and was a place of tradition and special memories for the late monarch. 

From the Royal Family typically enjoying the festive season at Sandringham House in Norfolk before the pandemic changed things in 2020 and 2021, to spending Holyrood Week at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, there are certain times of year where a particular residence was Queen Elizabeth II's home of choice. 

It was at Balmoral that the Queen made herself at home for her annual summer getaway in Scotland. The Queen traditionally spent the time away from Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle from August-October each year, traveling to Aberdeenshire for a relaxing break in the Scottish Highlands. 

Balmoral has been in the British Royal Family since 1852 and is set amongst acres of lush countryside.

As part of her final royal engagement, the Queen welcomed Liz Truss as the new Prime Minister as she took over from Boris Johnson after winning the Tory leadership race against Rishi Sunak. 

The Queen was said to be 'resting more' at Balmoral in light of her ongoing mobility issues and was unable to travel all the way from Scotland to London for the event.

Just days after Her Majesty was pictured meeting with Liz Truss, it was announced by Buckingham Palace that her health was of great concern to her doctors with the news that she had died at Balmoral coming just hours later.

But where is Balmoral Castle, who owns it, and who lived at the residence that was so close to the Queen's heart?

Where is Balmoral Castle?

As you might expect from a royal country residence, Balmoral Castle is far away from any noisy neighbors and is located in the picturesque countryside of Aberdeenshire. Though it's not completely isolated, the village of Crathie is just six miles away, and Inverness is just under two hours away. 

Balmoral is located mid-way between Ballater and Braemar and the nearest train station and airport are in Aberdeen.

Aberdeen airport is where the Queen would fly to when traveling to Balmoral for her trips to the castle. It is also where key members of The Firm arrived via RAF jet when the news broke that Her Majesty was unwell on the last day of her life. 

Prince William, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, and Sophie Wessex arrived on the airport tarmac to be transferred to Balmoral just before it was announced that Her Majesty had passed away, with Prince Harry also arriving on a flight to be with the family at the time. 

Who lives in Balmoral Castle now?

No one permanently lives in Balmoral Castle, though it was one of the Queen's royal residences and is often reported to be her favorite. Throughout the many years that the Queen and Prince Philip were married before his sad passing in April 2021, the couple famously spent the summer and early autumn months there each year. It's a well-established royal tradition though sadly last year marked the first Balmoral getaway without Prince Philip by her side. 

It's understood that Prince William, as well as Kate Middleton and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, spent time with the Queen at Balmoral earlier this year, enjoying quality time with the monarch during her final summer break at the estate. 

King Charles and Camilla also spent plenty of time at Balmoral with the Queen during her final summer break there, with the couple having their own Scottish holiday home, Dumfries House, nearby. 

Having plenty of royal guests wasn't an unusual occurrence for Her Majesty, who often hosted her nearest and dearest during her time at Balmoral over the years.

Princess Eugenie and her sister Princess Beatrice have also often spent summers there. Princess Eugenie once reportedly said of the home, in an ITV documentary, "It's the most beautiful place on earth. I think Granny is the most happy there. I think she really, really loves the Highlands."

She also revealed that the great outdoors is very much on the agenda during the family visits as she explained, "Walks, picnics, dogs – a lot of dogs, there's always dogs – and people coming in and out all the time. It's a lovely base for Granny and Grandpa, for us to come and see them up there; where you just have room to breathe and run."

A Brief History of Balmoral Castle

Balmoral Castle was originally bought by Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband. Deeside was reportedly recommended to the Royal Family for more pleasant weather. However, the castle was thought to be too small to suit their needs, so they brought in architect William Smith, to redesign the property.

After the deaths of both Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, the Royal Family continued to use the home.

According to the Royal Family website, Queen Mary took a particular interest in the gardens there. She created the flower garden below the south lawn and the castle was modernised with electricity introduced. 

During his life, the Duke of Edinburgh was actively involved in managing Balmoral's estate and created a vegetable garden that adjoins the flower garden, as well as a water garden and a flowered paved walk along the terrace. 

Who owns Balmoral Castle?

Balmoral Castle is a privately owned property and so unlike other royal homes like Windsor Castle, it's not part of the Crown Estate. This is because it was originally bought by Prince Albert, rather than the monarch at the time, Queen Victoria. This means that the property will pass down through this current Royal Family, and will remain their private property. In contrast, Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace are available for the current reigning monarch to live in but do not personally belong to them. 

Inside Balmoral Castle: What does the Queen's Scottish residence look like?

From pictures taken inside the royal residence, Balmoral is decorated rather traditionally. There's plenty of wooden furniture, as well as the iconic green carpet and green couches that have appeared in plenty of official and personal snaps over the years. 

There are reportedly a whopping 52 bedrooms inside Balmoral, as well as a large number of reception rooms, including the one where the monarch often receives guests for official visits. She has also been pictured in her study before, and in the castle's various living rooms, which are decorated in a similarly majestic style.

When spending time inside Balmoral, it's said that the Queen would enjoy a relaxed, laidback existence. So much so that once tourists walking nearby apparently failed to recognize her looking a little more casual than at public engagements, leading to the Queen's hilarious response.

The Queen even did her own washing up at Balmoral, according to royal experts. Prior to Her Majesty's death, Juliet Rieden told Nine News, “This is where she loves to be, this is holiday time for the Queen. She always said this is where she feels most herself and feels most free."

"When they are out having their barbecues, which they love to do out in the grounds of Balmoral – it’s a massive estate, the most beautiful grounds – where they literally set up a barbecue. And afterward, the Queen does the washing up."

What are the Balmoral Castle grounds like?

The castle is set on the Balmoral Estate, which covers a staggering 50,000 acres and is located within the Cairngorms National Park. The estate is made up of a combination of formal gardens, green spaces, and a working estate, which includes forestry land, farmland, and an array of animals, including deer, Highland cattle, and ponies.

The formal gardens cover three acres, and this is where you're supposedly most likely to find the Royal Family relaxing on a pleasant day. There is an array of glasshouses within the grounds, as well as a water garden, and of course, the front lawn up to the castle itself. 

Also located on the grounds is Craigowan Lodge, a mile away from the main house. It is a seven-bedroom home, and was often used during King Charles and Princess Diana's relationship when the pair visited Balmoral.

Is Balmoral open to the public and when can you visit?

For any royal fans looking to see the historic home for themselves, that's completely possible as Balmoral Castle is open to the public each year. The open season typically begins in April and in 2022 it came to an end on Tuesday, August 2. The Balmoral Castle website advises visitors to book in advance. With an Admission Ticket, you can enjoy access to the grounds, gardens, and exhibitions at the castle. 

But if you'd like a hot drink and cake during your visit then why not book the Coffee & Cake Ticket? This includes morning coffee and cake in The Pipers Hall coffee shop and if you want an extra special treat, then the Afternoon Tea Ticket offers a scrumptious afternoon tea too. 

Visitors are only allowed inside one room of the Castle itself, however. Members of the public can go inside the Castle Ballroom, where different exhibitions are held throughout the year. The ballroom is the largest room in the castle and is actually used by the Royal Family for gatherings and dances that the Queen holds during the summer. 

The dances are known as the Ghillies Ball and have been an annual tradition since Queen Victoria's reign, with 2020 and 2021 exceptions due to the pandemic. Unfortunately, though, the rest of the rooms in Balmoral Castle are the monarch's private rooms, and so are not permitted for public viewing.

How much is Balmoral Castle worth?

Unfortunately, it's not actually known how much Balmoral Castle is actually worth, though Tatler have previously reported that it was bought for £32,000 back in 1852, suggesting that in today's money that would be around £4 million. Centuries have passed since then and given the number of rooms it would likely have only increased in value, with British Heritage Travel previously alleging that the Balmoral Castle is estimated to cost around $140 million. 

What happens to Balmoral now the queen has died?

Now that the Queen has passed, it is rumored that King Charles will be turning Balmoral Castle into a museum. A source told the Daily Mail, "Looking at the number of properties and the number of working members of the Royal family, the King will be looking at the properties and asking: 'What value does this give to the public?'"

The source added that it was likely that the Scottish Castle would be adapted to include an exhibition dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II and her incredible 70-year reign. It was also suggested that pieces of her jewelry and iconic outfits worn by Her Majesty at pivotal points in her career would also be put on display in this property. 

At this stage, the future of Balmoral Castle is most certainly still up in the air and it remains unclear if the new King will decide instead to begin using the property himself. Although some royal commentators think that this is also unlikely seeing as Prince Charles owns his own property called Birkhall on the Balmoral Estate. 

Prince William and Kate Middleton will delay moving to Windsor Castle in light of their recent relocation to Adelaide Cottage, a royal source has revealed. 

• Prince William and Kate Middleton plan to 'delay' their move to Windsor Castle following the Queen's death, according to an inside source. 
• It's understood that King Charles III wishes for the Prince and Princess of Wales to occupy Queen Elizabeth's former Berkshire residence, as part of his belief that the most famous of the Royal Family's properties should also be homes to its most senior members. 
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Prince William and Kate Middleton plan to 'delay' moving to Windsor Castle in the aftermath of Queen Elizabeth II's death, in order to avoid unnecessary 'disruption' to Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. 

The Prince and Princess of Wales moved to the nearby Adelaide Cottage with their three children at the beginning of September, having spent the last eleven years living just a stone's throw from Buckingham Palace at Kensington Palace. 

It's understood that the future King and Queen-Consort were keen to leave London to give their royal offspring a more normal upbringing away from the spotlight, along with more opportunities to see Queen Elizabeth II – who resided permanently at Windsor Castle before her death on September 8, 2022. 

Unfortunately, the couple's hopes that the Berkshire move would strengthen George, Charlotte, and Louis' relationship with their great-grandmother weren't to be. 

The Queen died aged 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland just a week after the Wales's settled into Adelaide Cottage, giving the young family no time to enjoy the royal matriarch's company in her final days. 

It's now been reported that William and Kate have decided to 'delay' a speculated second move to Windsor Castle, following news that King Charles III believes that his son and daughter-in-law should permanently occupy the Berkshire mansion in the Queen's absence. The royal couple has no plans to pack up their belongings any time soon though, having only recently settled into Adelaide Cottage with their three kids. 

"They won’t be starting from scratch when it comes to decisions on what happens to all of the royal properties," a source told the Telegraph, "because there have been lots of conversations about that over the years, but things can change when family dynamics are taken into account and they will want as little disruption to their children’s lives as possible right now." 

George, Charlotte, and Louis have only just been enrolled at Lambrook School, a prestigious fee-paying school situated just a 15 minutes' drive from Adelaide Cottage. 

"They are very happy right now at Windsor and for the next decade or so everything will be pretty much dictated by what is right for the children," the insider added.

Her Majesty's passing brought new titles for many members of the Royal Family – and with these new titles inevitably comes more seniority. 

With William and Kate now the Princess and Princess of Wales, King Charles III is reportedly eager for them to move into one of the larger royal residences. Windsor Castle, which has since been described as 'a lonely place' by Prince Harry, makes the most sense in light of their close proximity to the property. 

"The Prince of Wales strongly believes that these places have got to deliver something for the public beyond just being somewhere for members of the Royal Family to live," a source said.

"Everything is seen through the lens of the question: 'What value is this offering to the public?" 

King Charles is reportedly planning to live in a flat above Buckingham Palace following his coronation, as part of his conviction that the reigning monarch should hold a residence at the Royal Family's London headquarters. He is expected to be joined by his wife, Camilla, Queen-Consort. 

Members of the extended Royal Family have been observed coming together to pay solemn tribute and reflect upon the extraordinary life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.

Following the announcement from Buckingham Palace on September 8 that Queen Elizabeth II had died at Balmoral Castle, King Charles expressed the “greatest sadness” at the loss of his beloved mother. The new King’s tribute has since been followed by those of other prominent royals, including Prince William and Princess Anne. On September 14 they were joined by many other Royal Family members in honoring Her Majesty as her coffin traveled from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall. 

King Charles, Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, Prince Andrew, the Duke of York and Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex walked solemnly behind her coffin throughout its journey. To learn more about the King and his siblings see our guide on the Queen’s children.

Many of Her Majesty’s male grandchildren also joined her children in walking behind Her Majesty's coffin, including Prince William, Prince Harry and Peter Phillips, whilst James, Viscount Severn, Lady Louise Windsor, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, Zara Tindall met them at Westminster Hall. To discover more about the Queen’s grandchildren see our feature on all eight of these royals. 

The Queen was a proud great-grandmother to twelve royals - Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Savannah Phillips, Isla Phillips, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor, Mia Tindall, Lena Tindall, Lucas Tindall, August Brooksbank and Sienna Mapelli Mozzi.

To learn more about the Queen’s great-grandchildren who didn’t join their parents and grandparents as the Queen’s coffin was brought to lie-in-state see our guide on these twelve young royals.

Though so many of members of her immediate family were in attendance as Queen Elizabeth’s coffin made its journey to Westminster Hall, there were also other royals there that some people might not be as familiar with. Here we explore more about the lesser-known members of the extended Royal Family. 

Who's who in the extended Royal Family?

David and Serena Armstrong-Jones, Earl and Countess of Snowdon

The Earl of Snowdon is the only son of Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon and the nephew of the late Queen Elizabeth II. He is a former Chairman of the auction house, Christie's, and married The Honorable Serena Stanhope in 1993. The couple are parents to Charles, Viscount Linley and Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones. The Earl joined the Queen's children and several of her grandchildren and walked in the procession as the monarch's coffin was brought to Westminster Hall. 

Charles, Viscount Linley and Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones

Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones was born in 2002 and was a bridesmaid at Prince William and Catherine's wedding back in 2011. Her older brother, Charles, Viscount Linley, was born in 1999 and was previously appointed to be a Page of Honour to their late great-aunt, the Queen.

Lady Sarah Chatto

Lady Sarah Chatto is the only daughter of the 1st Earl of Snowdon and Princess Margaret, the Queen's late sister. She was a bridesmaid at the wedding of her cousin, the now-King Charles and the late Princess Diana in 1981. Lady Sarah is a professional painter and Vice President of the Royal Ballet. She has two children, Samuel and Arthur, with her husband David Chatto and the couple are said to have met whilst she was travelling in India. 

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and the Duchess of Kent

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent was born in 1935 and is a first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth. The Duke was President of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club for many decades before stepping down from this prestigious position in 2021. The Duke and Duchess of Kent have three children: George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews; Lord Nicholas Windsor and Lady Helen Taylor. The couple currently live in Wren House, in the grounds of Kensington Palace. The Duke of Kent was amongst the senior royals who joined Her Majesty on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Trooping the Color. 

George and Sylvana, Earl and Countess of St Andrews

Born in 1962, George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews is the eldest son of the Duke and Duchess of Kent. He married academic and historian Sylvana Tomaselli in 1988 and the couple have three children together - Edward Windsor, Lord Downpatrick, Lady Marina Windsor and Lady Amelia Windsor. The Countess of St Andrews is a Fellow of St John's College, Cambridge as well as an Affiliated Lecturer in the Faculty of History and Faculty of Human, Social and Political Sciences.

Lady Helen Taylor

The only daughter of the Duke of Kent, Lady Helen Taylor was previously a fashion ambassador for the brand, Giorgio Armani, for many years. Lady Helen and her husband Timothy Taylor have four children: Columbus, Cassius, Eloise and Estella. 

Lord and Lady Nicholas Windsor

The youngest child of the Duke of Kent, Lord Nicholas Windsor converted to Roman Catholicism in 2001 and upon his marriage to his wife Paola, now Lady Nicholas Windsor, is understood to have become the first member of the British Royal Family to get married in the Vatican for hundreds of years. He and Paola have three children together, Albert, Leopold and Louis. 

Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy

Princess Alexandra is the sister of the Duke of Kent and Prince Michael of Kent and one of Queen Elizabeth's first cousins. She is a working member of the Royal Family and is understood to be a Patron of over 100 organizations. Princess Alexandra is the widow of The Right Honorable Sir Angus Ogilvy, whom she married in 1963, and is also known as The Honorable Lady Ogilvy. She has two children, James Ogilvy and Marina Ogilvy, and four grandchildren - Flora, Alexander, Zenouska and Christian. 

Prince and Princess Michael of Kent

Prince Michael of Kent, born 1942, is the first cousin of Queen Elizabeth and grandson of King George V and Queen Mary, as well as the brother of the Duke of Kent. Prince Michael married Baroness Marie-Christine von Reibnitz - now Princess Michael of Kent - in 1978. The couple have two children, Lord Frederick Windsor and Lady Gabriella Windsor. Prince Michael of Kent joined the Duke of Kent and wider Royal Family paying tribute to Her Majesty as her coffin arrived at Westminster Hall to lie-in-state ahead of her funeral service. 

Lord and Lady Frederick Windsor

Lord Frederick Windsor is the only son of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. Born in 1979, he is a financial analyst and in 2009, he married the actor, Sophie Winkleman, sister of Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman. She is now styled as Lady Frederick Windsor, and the couple live together with their two daughters, Maud, nine, and Isabella, six. 

Lady Gabriella Kingston

Lady Gabriella Kingston (born Lady Gabriella Windsor) is the only daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, born in 1981. She is a graduate of Brown University and Oxford, and a freelance writer. In 2019, she married Thomas Kingston at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in a ceremony attended by her father's cousin, Queen Elizabeth II. 

Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and the Duchess of Gloucester

Born in 1944, Prince Richard is Duke of Gloucester and another of the late Queen's first cousins. In 1972 he married Danish-born Birgitte van Deurs Henrikson and the couple have three children, Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster, Lady Davina Windsor and Lady Rose Gilman. As full-time working members of the Royal Family, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have been attended many important events and occasions over the years and are associated with a number of charities and organizations. 

The Earl and Countess of Ulster

Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster was born in 1974 and is the only son of the Duke of Gloucester. He is married to Claire Booth, who is a physician, and the couple have two children - Xan Windsor, Baron Culloden and Lady Cosima Windsor.

Lady Davina Windsor

Lady Davina Windsor, born 1977, is the elder daughter of the Duke of Gloucester. She and her former husband, New Zealander Gary Lewis, have a daughter, Senna Kowhai, born 2010 and a son, Tāne Mahuta, who was born on 25 May 2012. In 2022, Lady Davina Windsor joined many members of her wider family in attending a service of Thanksgiving for Queen Elizabeth during the Platinum Jubilee weekend.

Lady Rose Gilman

The younger daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Lady Rose Gilman was born in 1980. She has established a successful career in the film industry as an art assistant, and worked on some of the Harry Potter films. Lady Rose and her husband George Gilman have one daughter, Lyla, born in 2010, and a son Rufus, born in 2012.

Prince William, Kate Middleton and “all the gang” showcased family unity as they visited Lambrook School ahead of the first day of the autumn term. 

• The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge stepped out alongside their three children to attend a settling-in day at Lambrook School on September 7th. 
• The family looked happy and relaxed as they met the school’s Headmaster and the future King lovingly called his kids “all the gang”.  
• This royal news comes as the Queen cancelled a meeting at Balmoral after doctors advised the monarch to rest. 

Following months of speculation that they were planning to relocate from Kensington Palace to be nearer the Queen at Windsor Castle, Prince William and Kate Middleton confirmed their Windsor move last month. The Cambridge family’s new home is understood to be the beautiful four-bedroom Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, meaning the Queen’s great-grandchildren are now living just a stone’s throw away from her. Announcing the news of their move, the future King and Queen Consort revealed that Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis would be starting at Lambrook School.

Bidding Thomas’s Battersea School a fond farewell, the Cambridges showcased their incredible bond during a visit to Lambrook on September 7th. Ahead of the start of term, Prince William, Kate Middleton and “all the gang” enjoyed a settling-in day - and the pictures are utterly adorable! 

Wearing smart navy uniforms, Prince George, Charlotte and Louis - who had previously attended Willcock’s Nursery School - were photographed walking hand-in-hand with their proud parents in the September sunshine. Kate Middleton’s Rixo polka dot dress was every bit as stunning as we’ve come to expect, whilst Prince William echoed the colour palette of their kids’ uniforms with a smart navy suit - perhaps unsurprising given the Royal Family wears blue very regularly.

Upon their arrival at Lambrook School, the family met Headmaster, Jonthan Perry, who shook hands with the three royal children. As per BBC, Prince William encouraged Prince George, Charlotte and Louis up the steps and referred to them affectionately as “all the gang”. 

Jonathan is said to have told them it was “lovely to have you with us” and the Cambridge kids exclaimed “yes” when asked if they were excited about starting at Lambrook. Meanwhile, Prince William shared that they were “all looking forward to it” and his children had “lots of questions.

The Cambridges’ first full day at Lambrook will be Thursday, September 8th and the curriculum at the prestigious preparatory school includes everything from English and Science to Latin and Greek. 

Though in a few years’ time Prince William and Kate Middleton face another decision for Prince George as Lambrook teaches pupils aged 3-13. 

Until then, they’ll all likely be enjoying settling into a new routine in Berkshire. Back in June, The Times reported that a source claimed, “The reality is they are quite confined in what they can do in London. The kids can’t go into the park and kick a football with friends. Their plan is to be there for the next ten to 15 years and then move to Anmer, which is so special to them.”

Now the Cambridges have plenty of space and freedom in their stunning new surroundings as “all the gang” begin the autumn term at their new school.

A strict policy at Prince George and Princess Charlotte's new school, Lambrook, could signal the end of Prince William and Kate Middleton's beloved family weekend tradition.

• Prince William and Kate Middleton may have to sacrifice a beloved family tradition following their children's enrolment at Lambrook School this week. 
• The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have officially moved from London to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, where they hope to give Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis a more normal upbringing. 
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Prince William and Kate Middleton's beloved weekend tradition following their relocation to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor could be scrapped, it has been revealed. 

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have officially moved from Kensington Palace in London to the Berkshire countryside, where they reportedly hope to give Princes George and Louis and Princess Charlotte a more 'normal' upbringing away from the media's glare. 

Along with the promise of increased privacy, it's understood that the royal couple believes the rural escape will give their three children more time with the Queen, who resides just a 10-minute walk from Adelaide at Windsor Castle. Kate's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, also live nearby at Bucklebury Manor. 

The exciting move brings many advantages to the Cambridge family, but it isn't without its downsides. 

Prince George, 8, Princess Charlotte, 7, and four-year-old Prince Louis will start at Lambrook School on Thursday (September 8), marking the first time the three siblings have received lessons in the same place. 

George and Charlotte had previously been students at Thomas' Battersea, while Louis was in his final year of preschool at the Willcock's Nursery in Kensington. 

The royal children's enrolment at Lambrook will likely save time on the morning commute (which Prince William reportedly intends to do) but it also signals a major change for the Cambridge family's weekend routine. 

Prince George will be expected to attend Saturday School from now on, with his posh new preparatory school requiring all pupils in Year 5 and above to show up to learn for a sixth day in a row. According to Lambrook's website, the lessons take place each week and are followed by an afternoon of fun sports activities. 

This strict policy will almost definitely impact one of Prince William and Kate Middleton's favorite family traditions - taking their children to Anmer Hall for the weekend. 

The Cambridges reportedly love to spend Saturdays and Sundays in their Norfolk mansion, which was gifted to them by the Queen as a wedding present in 2011, and have made many trips there with George, Charlotte, and Louis over the past few years. Surrounded by acres of lush land, the 18th-century Georgian house has everything an outdoorsy child could ask for – including climbing frames, a climbing wall, swings, and a pond. It also boasts 10 bedrooms, a conservatory, and a swanky kitchen, all of which have been recently refurbished. 

Kate Middleton has been spotted out on a drive in Windsor following her and Prince William's 'no frills move' with their three children.

• Kate and William have moved to Windsor to give their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis 'as normal a life as possible.'
• Following the lowkey move at the weekend, Kate has been spotted driving in the local area.
• This follows royal news that The Crown has finally cast Kate Middleton and Prince William.

Kate and Wills reportedly 'travelled light' to their new estate at Adelaide Cottage and only wanted a 'fresh lick of paint' in their new home.

And Kate looked nice and relaxed as she ran some errands in their new hometown at the weekend, ahead of the Cambridge children starting at Lambrook school next week. 

Kate and William are thought to have opted to move to Windsor to be closer to the school, which will entail just a nine-mile school run - which William is thought to be planning on taking on.

As well as a new school, the Cambridge children will face many changes in their new home. At their previous home at Kensington Palace in London, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis were cared for by a live-in nanny named Maria Terresa Barrallo.

Maria was trained at Norland and now works full-time for the Cambridge family. It has been rumored that Maria will be accompanying the royals on their big move to Windsor but will no longer be living in the family home alongside the children she has looked after for nearly a decade.

People reported that Maria will be living in another accommodation on the Windsor estate, but not the cottage because there simply isn't space in the four-bedroom property the Cambridges are moving to. 

But there will also be positive changes to the family. As well as having more space out in the countryside, they will be a lot closer to the Queen, who lives in Windsor Castle. They will also be close to Kate's family, who live in Bucklebury in Berkshire.

In November, Royal expert, Jonathan Sacerdoti, told The Express that the Cambridges were keen to move closer to the Queen.

"I think there are a number of reasons why they would want to make such a move, and absolutely proximity to the Queen is one of them," said Jonathan.

"She’s had a pretty tough year, including losing Prince Philip, and one doesn’t picture the Queen alone. If William and Kate move to be closer to her, that could certainly help in that respect, and indeed [to have] children there."

Kate Middleton is likely to appreciate a strict policy at the Cambridge children's new school in Windsor ‒ one which will hopefully protect George, Charlotte, and Louis from the 'miserable' ordeal she endured as a student herself. 

• Kate Middleton is likely to be reassured by a strict policy at Lambrook, the posh new school her three children will be attending this September. 
• The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have officially moved to Adelaide Cottage Windsor, where they will be raising Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis away from the media spotlight. 
• In other royal news,  

Kate Middleton will likely appreciate a strict rule enforced at her children's new school ‒ absolutely no bullying. 

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's three kids, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will begin their first term at Lambrook School from September 8, following the family's big move from London's Kensington Palace to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor this summer. 

The junior royals' enrollment in the prestigious institution has been met by plenty of media attention and fanfare, as it marks the first time that all three Cambridge children will be receiving lessons in the same place. Prince George, 8, and Princess Charlotte, 7, were previously pupils at the co-ed Thomas's Battersea, while Prince Louis was in his final year at the Willcock's Nursery in Kensington. 

Some resistance to the Cambridge kids at Lambrook has also been reported, with a handful of parents at the Berkshire preparatory school said to be concerned over the heightened level of security their attendance could bring. 

"A lot of parents are p***ed off," one told the Sunday Mirror. "They're worried the feel and atmosphere of the school will change with all the security." 

Nevertheless, it looks like Lambrook won't be tolerating any mistreatment of the royal children on campus. The £21,000-a-year school enforces a strict anti-bullying policy and imposes consequences, such as detention and even possible exclusion, for students who breach their rules. 

This will likely be especially appreciated by Kate Middleton, who suffered a 'miserable' ordeal whilst studying at Downe House, an all-girls boarding school, in Cold Ash, Berkshire.  

"Being especially slender and a head taller than her peers, she stood out for the wrong reasons and was teased for being gangly and lanky," Katie Nicholl, a royal correspondent and biographer, revealed. 

"It is a very cliquey school and there was a lot of pressure. The girls were all high achievers, and there were lots of girls with eating disorders.

"Everyone wanted to be the best, the fittest, the prettiest. I think Kate was miserable from the start." 

The duchess ended up leaving Downe House after just two terms and moving to Marlborough College, about 48km from her family home of Bucklebury Manor. Despite being homesick at first, she quickly found her footing and became passionately involved in the school's lively sporting culture. She went on to graduate from the co-ed boarding school in 2000 and enroll at the University of St. Andrew's in Scotland, where she would meet her future husband, Prince William. 

As they start their new school in Berkshire this month, Prince George and Princess Charlotte will go by different names - in a bid to fit into their new classes.

• Kate Middleton and Prince William are making the move to Windsor with their three children.
• Prince George and Princess Charlotte will start at Lambrook School in Berkshire this month.
• In other royal news, The sweet way William and Harry's primary school headmaster 'sheltered' them from Charles and Diana's troubled relationship revealed.

Kate Middleton and Prince William confirmed their move to Windsor last month - moving from their London home to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor.

So, of course, this means, Prince George and Princess Charlotte will change schools - moving from Thomas's Battersea in London to a new school near their home Windsor - said to be the prestigious Lambrook School. 

The Cambridge's family Windsor move will of course have an impact on their children as it means both Prince George and Princess Charlotte will move to a different school - having to make new friends and start a new term in completely different surroundings.

However, in a bid to help them fit in, they won't have their Prince and Princess titles, but will simply be known as Charlotte and George Cambridge. 

This is similar to how their father and uncle were known when they attended school - with their titles taken off their formal school names to help them fit in and draw less attention to them. The young royals at school were simply known as William and Harry Wales, after their father Charles, The Prince of Wales. 

Prince Louis, who has just turned four, is said to be joining his brother and sister at the new school this month too - as he starts school for the first time.

In an official statement, Kensington Palace said about their school move, "Their Royal Highnesses are hugely grateful to Thomas's Battersea where George and Charlotte have had a happy start to their education since 2017 and 2019 respectively and are pleased to have found a school for all three of their children which shares a similar ethos and values to Thomas's."

Lambrook is a leading independent preparatory school for both boys and girls, aged 3-13, set in 52 acres of beautiful Berkshire countryside. Term fees differ by age group, but Charlotte’s per term fee could be around $7,600 (£6,448), George’s term fees are expected to be around $8,250 (£6,999) and Louis’ term fees are approximately $5,175 (£4,389).

Prince William and Prince Harry's primary school headmaster 'sheltered' the royal brothers from the details of their parents' relationship troubles, according to a royal insider. 

• Prince William and Prince Harry were 'sheltered' from their parents' marriage problems at Ludgrove, the boarding school they both attended between the ages of 8 and 13. 
• The headmaster of the elite Wokingham school reportedly made it his 'mission' to protect the royal brothers from tabloid gossip about the Royal Family while they were on campus. 
• In other royal news, 'So much of Diana can be seen in Kate' on anniversary of the Princess of Wales' death.
  

Prince William and Prince Harry were 'sheltered' from their parents' relationship conflict at school, according to a royal insider. 

The Dukes of Cambridge and Sussex both attended Ludgrove as children, a preparatory boarding school about a 30-minute drive from the Queen's Windsor Castle. 

At the age of 13, they moved to the prestigious Eton College to pursue their secondary education and receive their A-levels, before heading off to the University of St. Andrew's (William) and the British army (Harry). Their schooldays were somewhat similar to the country environment that awaits Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis at Adelaide Cottage, but also distinctively different due to one painful reason ‒ their painful home life. 

The boys' enrolment at Ludgrove in the early 90s coincided with Prince Charles and Princess Diana's marital problems, which were widely covered in both the print and broadcast media at the time. 

The Prince of Wales was infamously involved in a longstanding affair with Camilla Parker Bowles at Highgrove House, while Diana was reportedly seeing several different men at Kensington Palace in the later years of their marriage. 

The couple's alleged arguments, many of which inspired scenes in The Crown Season 4, were also said to be a regular occurrence in the royal household. Their strained relationship didn't go unnoticed by William and Harry, who reportedly saw Diana reading the newspaper articles about her personal life at home. 

At school, however, it was a totally different story. 

"Ludgrove was extremely good at protecting him and later Harry," Dickie Arbiter, the former spokesperson for the Prince and Princess of Wales, revealed. "It took them out of troubled waters." 

It's understood that Ludgrove's headmaster, Gerald Barber, banned newspapers in the library and ordered all pupils' television viewing to be restricted and monitored. (Educational programs were reportedly the only shows allowed). He also asked teachers and staff to avoid leaving their newspapers around and to switch off their TVs in front of students. 

"The Barbers were more than equipped to deal with the princes," a former pupil at Ludgrove said. "William and Harry weren't the only members of a royal family to attend the school and they certainly weren't the only children to come from dysfunctional homes." 

Meghan Markle has spoken about why it was 'bittersweet' returning to Frogmore Cottage during the summer for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

• Meghan gave an exclusive interview to the Cut magazine from her home in California.
• The Duchess spoke about her return to Frogmore cottage and the memories it bought back.
• In other royal news, Queen pauses Balmoral summer holiday to share devasting message, 'I am deeply saddened'.

In the same interview with the Cut, where Meghan condemns the Royal Rota rules that William and Kate have to ‘play’ with Cambridge children, the Duchess speaks about her return to her former home Frogmore Cottage and also how the press ridiculed their $3.2 million (£2.4 million) renovations. 

Talking about how 'bittersweet' the press attention was when they lived at Frogmore cottage she also recalls the memories it evoked.

Meghan, who now lives in the $14 million Santa Barbara mansion with Prince Harry and her two children, Archie and Lilibet, recalled in the interview what it was like to return to her former home during the Queen's Jubilee.

“You go back and you open drawers and you’re like, Oh my gosh. This is what I was writing in my journal there? And here’s all my socks from this time?” she said in the interview.

She went on to tell the journalist how 'surreal' it was to walk back into the cottage, with memories there that she'd collected over the years. However, talking about how the press went to town after they spent $3.2 million (£2.4 million) of taxpayers' money on restorations to the house, she said, “It was bittersweet, you know? Knowing none of it had to be this way."

Megan and Harry moved there from their two-bed city pad, Nottingham Cottage, at Kensington Palace, to the countryside home, Frogmore Cottage, shortly before their son Archie was born in 2019.

The cottage, which is situated just in front of Frogmore House is a Grade-II listed building and while it has a rich royal history, it wasn't actually that grand before Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan made it their home. The original building underwent intensive restoration. Said to be worth $3.2 million (£2.4 million) they were overseen by the Duchess of Sussex.

According to sources Megan drafted the interior designer of the trendy Soho House, Vicky Charles, to help them with the decoration and design of their home interiors. 

The Duke of Cambridge and Duke of Sussex – Prince William and Prince Harry - will mark the upcoming 25th anniversary of the death of their mother privately and separately, after reportedly agreeing to draw a line under public commemorations of the late Princess.

• Princes William and Harry have reportedly both agreed to draw a line under public events to mark the anniversary of Diana’s death
• It’s understood that the 20th anniversary of Diana’s passing, which saw the brothers creating a memorial garden and appearing in a documentary, will be the last milestone anniversary commemorated
• In other royal news, Princess Beatrice and Eugenie ‘invaluable’ link to bring the Sussexes back into the Firm as Beatrice tipped for ‘risky’ venture with Meghan

William and Harry have agreed to stop publicly commemorating the death of their mother, it’s been reported.

The Telegraph reports that the brothers will each remember Diana, Princess of Wales, with their own wives and children, none of whom were able to meet her.

William will be with Duchess Catherine and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis ahead of their move to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor.

Harry will be with wife, Meghan Markle, and their children, Archie and Lilibet, in California.

The news will surely do nothing to dissuade rumors that the brothers continue to feud following the fallout of Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back from the Royal Family, and subsequent comments made about their time together as working royals.

Diana passed away on August 31, 1997, and the brothers have historically paid tribute to the beloved late Princess of Wales with public gestures and community activities.

Prince William and Prince Harry were just 15 and 12 when their mother was killed in the car crash in a Paris underpass in the early hours.

At the 20th anniversary of her death, they were heavily involved in the opening of a memorial garden at Kensington Palace in her honor.

They also took part in a documentary, loaned belongings of Diana’s to an official exhibition, and met with well-wishers at the gates of their home.

Just last year, the pair also commissioned a statue of her, which was unveiled in a joint photocall despite their widely reported strained relationship.

Prince Harry this week expressed his intention to spend August 31 privately, saying in a speech at a charity dinner, “I want it to be a day filled with memories of her incredible work and love for the way she did it.”

“I want it to be a day to share the spirit of my mum with my family, with my children, who I wish could have met her. Every day, I hope to do her proud.”

Prince William was allowed to houseshare with Kate Middleton for the couple's second year at university only after the landlord made a rare exception to one of her very strict policies. 

• Prince William was almost denied the chance to live in a houseshare with Kate Middleton in their second year at university, due to a strict policy held by the landlord. 
• The Duchess of Cambridge was reportedly informed that her future husband would not be allowed to live at 13A Hope St when she first went for a viewing. 
• In other royal news, Prince Harry faces 'huge decision' as he 'risks being cut off from the Queen'.
  

Prince William was almost denied permission to live with Kate Middleton for their second year at college – and no, it had nothing to do with the couple being unmarried. 

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge first met – and ultimately fell in love – at the University of St. Andrew's in 2001, where they were both studying for a bachelor's degree in Art History. The pair also lived just a few doors apart at the same Halls of Residence, St. Salvator's (also known as 'Sallies'), giving them plenty of opportunities to bump into each other outside of class. 

After solidifying their friendship as Freshers, it's hardly surprising that the future spouses, who have recently moved from Kensington Palace into Adelaide Cottage, wanted to continue living together in their second year. 

In the summer of 2002, William and Kate, along with their two chums Fergus and Olivia, submitted an offer to rent at 13a Hope St, just a stone's throw from the university. The Victorian terraced house, with its two levels and perfect location, looked to be the ideal student pad for a quartet of friends – except for one major problem. 

It's understood that the duchess received some disappointing news from the property's landlord, Charlotte Smith, when she went for a first viewing. Having previously had a negative incident with male tenants, the owner politely told Kate that she was now only allowing women to reside at her flat. 

"We’d had an unfortunate experience with some boys in the flat once before and we were determined not to have young men there again," Smith told ivillage.co.uk. 

"Broken furniture, broken windows – there was a lot of damage, so that put us off really.

"I said to this young lady we’d really rather not have more boys and she said, "What if I were to tell you that it was Prince William?"

After speaking the matter over with her husband, Smith had a change of heart and decided to take a chance on the future King. The risk ultimately paid off (in more ways than one!) and she never ended up having any issues with her royal tenant and his posh friends. Smith went on to praise William as a "very friendly, very charming...thoroughly nice man" who made no attempt to negotiate "the very reasonably priced rent." 

Kate and Will stayed at 13a Hope St for a full academic year, before moving into Balgove House in Strathtyrum for their final two years at university. The four-bedroom cottage belonged to Henry Cheape, a ­distant cousin of the prince, and is largely considered to be the residence where the couple truly cemented their love for each other. 

Prince William is set to take on the morning school run when his children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis start at Lambrook school next month.

• The young royals' move from Thomas's Battersea to Lambrook School comes as the Cambridge family move to Windsor.
• The annual cost of sending their children to the prep school will cost around £53,628.
• This follows royal news that Prince Harry ‘proved people wrong’ and showed he and Meghan Markle 'don’t want to be high profile'.

The Cambridge children will travel a 14-mile round journey each day from the royal home William and Kate have chosen in Windsor Great Park and the couple will reportedly share the duty of running their children to and from the school.

But it is William who will take on the morning school run, driving his children to the £7k a term school each day.

Lambrook School - a co-educational Prep School for 615 boys and girls aged 3-13 - is set in 52 acres of countryside, has its very own Orchard complete with bees, chickens, and even pigs. 

There is also woodland for the little ones to explore, a nine-hole golf course, a 25-metre swimming pool, a cricket pitch, squash courts and a dance studio, so there's no doubt the Cambridges will have a lovely time there.

It was revealed some months ago that Prince William and Duchess Catherine were planning a big move to a property on the Windsor Castle estate. It is rumored that the couple will be relocating their family to Adelaide Cottage a property that will be much closer to the Queen than their apartment in Kensington Palace.

Although Kate Middleton and Prince William have their ‘hands full’ with their Windsor move, they are still reportedly 'ready' to leave London. But there will be some huge changes taking place which will be changing the way that the Cambridge children have been raised so far. 

Although the move will be a big change for the children, especially with starting a new school, they will be much closer to their family. 

The Queen spends a great deal of time at her Windsor home, and Kate Middleton's parents live in Bucklebury in Berkshire, which means the children will be able to see their grandparents and royal great-grandmother whenever they please.

We can't wait to see the Cambridge children's first day of school!

Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis move to Lambrook school is expected to influence how often they see their father, Prince William. 

• Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis could be seeing their father, Prince William, more frequently when they start Lambrook School in Berkshire this September. 
• The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have confirmed their big move to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor after 9 years of living at Apartment 1a, Kensington Palace in London. 
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Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis could be seeing a lot more of the Duke of Cambridge when they relocate to Windsor, where the most famous of the Queen's great-grandchildren have officially been enrolled at a posh new school in Berkshire.  

Prince William and Kate Middleton confirmed that they are moving to Adelaide Cottage this week, after months of speculation that the senior royals had plans to permanently leave London. 

On Monday, Kensington Palace announced that George, 8, Charlotte, 7, and Louis, 4, would be attending Lambrook School from September 2022. 

For the two eldest Cambridge children, the move to the English countryside - which is also the home of the Queen's Windsor Castle - means saying goodbye to their chums at Thomas's Battersea in south London. According to Kensington Palace, William and Kata are "hugely grateful" to the exclusive preparatory academy for giving George and Charlotte "a happy start to their education." They are now "pleased" to have "found a school for all three of their children which shares a similar ethos and values to Thomas’s."

Prince George and Princess Charlotte will be joined at Lambrook by Prince Louis, who is finally old enough to begin primary school after graduating from Willcocks' Nursery School in Kensington in July. It's a major adjustment for the royal trio, who will now share the same morning commute for the first time ever. 

The move to Lambrook, which costs £7,000 a term per pupil, will also likely change the Cambridge children's relationship with their father, Prince William. It's been reported that the future King plans to take his three children to school, a  journey that has been cut from over half an hour (London traffic!) to just 15 minutes. 

"Both William and Catherine are very keen to do the school run," a source told the Sun. It's understood that the duke, 40, is also determined to be more hands-on with his children than Prince Charles, 74, was with him and Prince Harry. 

"Prince William has forgiven his father and relations between them are stronger than they have been in some time, but he has been abundantly clear to all that he won’t repeat the way he was prioritized as a child," another insider claimed. 

"He feels Prince Charles’ unquestionable work ethic had a direct impact on his upbringing, especially after the death of his mother. Far too often, his father chose his duties over being a dad." 

The Queen’s generous childhood gift could possibly be enjoyed by Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis more after their Windsor move. 

• Her Majesty received a special life-sized and fully-functioning playhouse from the people of Wales for her 6th birthday in 1932. 
• Since then many generations of royals have played there and with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Windsor move, their kids will be closer to it than ever. 
• This royal news comes as Kate Middleton's stern telling off to wild Prince William during an Ibiza trip was revealed. 

The extended Royal Family might take a low-key approach to Christmas gifts, but when it comes to birthdays, the monarch once got one of the most unique presents of all. The Queen was just six years old when she received a spectacular life-sized playhouse from the people of Wales for her birthday in 1932, known as Y Bwthyn Bach. It’s believed that protocol dictates royals cannot accept gifts from the public for security reasons. 

However an exception is understood to have been made for the playhouse as it was given as a personal gift to the Queen and not to the Royal Collection Trust. And the Queen’s generous childhood gift could potentially be set to be enjoyed even more by her Cambridge great-grandchildren in the future…

Whilst Her Majesty’s playhouse is intended for children to play in and is not an operational royal residence like Buckingham Palace, it does have running water and electricity and a fully-functioning bathroom and kitchen. It even has a comfortable living room and bedroom, giving it a cosy feel and making it truly like a home away from home. The playhouse was designed by Edmund Willmott and can still be found at the Royal Lodge in Windsor, where she and her sister Princess Margaret had been living when she received the gift. 

This means that the Queen’s generous childhood gift is in an ideal location to be enjoyed by her Cambridge great-grandchildren. In August Prince William and Kate Middleton confirmed their Windsor move following months of speculation. Previously the Cambridge family split their time between Kensington Palace and their countryside home in Norfolk, Anmer Hall. 

And whilst Prince George, Charlotte and Louis might well have played in the Queen’s playhouse before during any Windsor visits, with the Royal Lodge also on the Windsor estate it could be much easier to spend time there going forwards. Both the Queen’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren are believed to have played there over the years. 

As reported by Express.co.uk, Princess Beatrice revealed on the documentary, The Diamond Queen, back in 2012,  that renovations had been carried out on the playhouse as she shared her precious childhood memories of playing there.

Describing it as “the most glamorous Wendy House ever”, Princess Beatrice added that her grandmother had given her a very “clear message” about changes.

“She still likes to come back and visit. Granny was very clear that for all the fabric she wanted very little designs. It's such a little house that she wanted little flowers and patterns. It's beautiful,” she said.

Princess Beatrice also shared that “Granny and her sister played here growing up and we've been lucky enough to play here with cousins and second cousins” before expressing that now the “great-grandchildren can enjoy it too”. 

With their upcoming Windsor move, Prince George, Charlotte and Louis will soon be living closer than ever before to the Queen’s generous childhood gift. The close proximity at least gives them the opportunity to enjoy this magnificent playhouse more as they settle into their new home.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have officially confirmed their move to Windsor today, as the pair released a statement announcing they had chosen a new school in the area. Previously, George and Charlotte attended Thomas’s Battersea in South London.

• Prince William and Duchess Catherine have released a statement today confirming the new school in Windsor in which their three children will attend
• ·Confirming their move to Adelaide Cottage, William and Kate have chosen Lambrook School in Berkshire
• In other royal news, Kate Middleton's stern telling off to wild Prince William during Ibiza trip

Prince William and Duchess Catherine have officially confirmed their future plans today, revealing they will be moving to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor and announcing the school their three children will start attending.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announced that Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will attend Lambrook School in Berkshire from September 2022.

While there have been rumors all summer that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were moving out of London for good, opting to take their family to Windsor, no confirmation came from the royals themselves until today.

The couple will be moving to Adelaide Cottage, where it was reported they want to give their three children, Princes George and Louis and Princess Charlotte, a more normal upbringing outside of the spotlight.

In an official statement, Kensington Palace said, "Their Royal Highnesses are hugely grateful to Thomas's Battersea where George and Charlotte have had a happy start to their education since 2017 and 2019 respectively and are pleased to have found a school for all three of their children which shares a similar ethos and values to Thomas's."

Kensington Palace also confirmed the family will be moving to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor's Home Park before the school term begins.

Lambrook is a leading independent preparatory school for both boys and girls, aged 3-13, set in 52 acres of beautiful Berkshire countryside.

Term fees differ by age group, but Charlotte’s per term fee could be around $7,600 (£6,448), George’s term fees are expected to be around $8,250 (£6,999) and Louis’ term fees are approximately $5,175 (£4,389).

William and Kate’s relocation will see them much closer to the Queen, who made Windsor Castle her permanent residence earlier this year.

An uncle of Kate’s had previously hinted that the rumors were true, after telling The Sun his niece and her husband were “ready for the next chapter.”

"William and Kate are going to have their hands full this summer as they move home to be nearer the Queen and settle the kids into a new school," he told the Sun, before adding, "I think they are ready for the next chapter in their lives."

The Cambridge's decision to move from Kensington Palace to Windsor has "raised a few eyebrows" according to royal expert Omid Scobie. 

• The royal biographer claims that, "picking up a third home, especially when one of them cost the public so much to renovate, is hardly the norm for regular folk."
• However, another royal expert argues that the move, "is consistent with the core values and beliefs the royal couple have, as well as their characters."
• In other royal news, Prince Harry makes surprise trip to Africa before Europe tour with Meghan Markle.

The Cambridges are all set for a big move from Kensington Palace to to a property on the Windsor Castle estate. It is rumored that the couple will be relocating their family to Adelaide Cottage, which will situate them closer to the Queen than their apartment in Kensington Palace, but not everybody is happy about the relocation, according to one royal expert. 

"The Cambridge's time at KP has come to an end after nine years. Later this month they will move to a new abode in Windsor, for a life 'away from the goldfish bowl' in London," royal biographer Omid Scobie explained. 

"It's a decision that has raised a few eyebrows, particularly at a time when the country is dealing with a major cost of living crisis. Picking up a third home, especially when one of them cost the public so much to renovate, is hardly the norm for regular folk."

While Omid implies some negative judgment over the news, behavioral expert Darren Staton recognizes the move as a positive step for the Cambridges.

Speaking on behalf of Betfair, he told HELLO!, "Kate and William downsizing to Adelaide Cottage would be a significant move and one that is consistent with the core values and beliefs the royal couple have, as well as their characters. 

"Although they recognise and embrace their roles as senior royals, they have also shown a willingness to break away from tradition and protocol and conduct themselves in a more relatable and personable manner."

It's thought that while Kate Middleton and Prince William have their ‘hands full’ with their Windsor move, they are reportedly 'ready' to leave London after living in the extremely central Kensington Palace.

Prince William and Kate Middleton broke a longstanding royal tradition with Prince George and Princess Charlotte's school choice in London – and it doesn't look like they're about to backtrack on the decision after their move to Windsor.  

• Prince William and Kate Middleton broke a longstanding royal tradition in 2017 with their choice of Prince George's first school, Thomas's Battersea. 
• The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will reportedly stand by their decision to reject the custom as they move to Windsor with their three children this summer. 
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Prince William and Kate Middleton broke an archaic tradition in the Royal Family when it came time to enroll their eldest son in primary school, and it looks like they've stood by the bold decision to this day. 

Prince George began his formal education at the age of four in September 2017, leaving Westacre Montessori in Norfolk to start Year One at Thomas's Battersea in London. He would be joined by Princess Charlotte in 2019, who had just graduated from the Willcocks Nursery School near the Cambridges' family home of Kensington Palace. 

Like many of the alma maters attended by their royal ancestors, including Prince William and Harry's Ludgrove and Eton College, the elite preparatory school required hefty tuition fees and was attended by the children of some of Britain's most privileged families. Thomas's Battersea also had a reputation for excellent academic results and enforcing a no-nonsense code of conduct, including a strict uniform rules that even Prince George and Princess Charlotte had to follow.

However, it also had one major difference from the previous schools of Royal Family members. 

While Prince William and Prince Harry, as well as all of the Queen's children, attended single-sex schools, Prince George and Princess Charlotte have only ever experienced a co-educational learning environment. It's understood that William and Kate were keen on Thomas's Battersea because it welcomed pupils of all genders, thereby allowing their eldest son and only daughter to go to the same school. 

The Cambridge kids will reportedly start a new school in September, following their parents' decision to move the family to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor. It's understood that they have already been enrolled at the prestigious Lambrook School, where they will continue their education in a mixed-sex setting. Prince Louis will also be joining George and Charlotte this time around, after more than two years at the Willcocks Nursery. 

The Cambridge family's Windsor move is taking place very soon as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge prepare to move their family from London to Berkshire.

• Prince William and Kate Middleton are planning a big move from London to Windsor.
• The couple's big move to Windsor will have a unique impact on their three young children. 
• In other royal news, Harry and Meghan to be neighbors with William and Kate at Windsor but have 'no plans' for reunion.

It was revealed some months ago that Prince William and Duchess Catherine were planning a big move to a property on the Windsor Castle estate. It is rumored that the couple will be relocating their family to Adelaide Cottage a property that will be much closer to the Queen than their apartment in Kensington Palace.

Although Kate Middleton and Prince William have their ‘hands full’ with their Windsor move, they are still reportedly 'ready' to leave London. But there will be some huge changes taking place which will be changing the way that the Cambridge children have been raised so far. 

Currently, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis are cared for by the a live-in nanny named Maria Terresa Barrallo. Maria was trained at Norland and now worked full-time for the Cambridge family. It has been rumored that Maria will be accompanying the royals on their big move to Windsor but will no longer be living in the family home alongside the children she has looked after for nearly a decade.

People reported that Maria will be living in another accommodation on the Windsor estate, but not the cottage because there simply isn't space in the four-bedroom property the Cambridges are moving to. 

Although this will be a big change for the children who are leaving behind their first home, their schools, and their friends, they will be much closer to their family. The Queen spends a great deal of time at her Windsor home, and Kate Middleton's parents live in Bucklebury in Berkshire, which means the children will be able to see their grandparents and royal great-grandmother whenever they please.

Some reports suggest that William and Kate’s ‘imprisoned’ lifestyle at Kensington Palace may have inspired their Windsor move, and others have reported that this move is so the royal couple can spend more time with their children. In any case, the move is expected to be taking place before the academic year begins in September and the children start their new schools. 

Prince George and Princess Charlotte's 'adorable' friend from Kensington Palace may not be welcome at Lambrook, the school they're reportedly moving to this September. 

• Prince George, Prince Charlotte, and Prince Louis may not be allowed to see their 'adorable' friend at their reported new school, Lambrook. 
• The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are said to be moving to Berkshire this summer, where they will apparently enroll their three children at the prestigious academy for a cool £7,000 a term. 
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Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis may have to make a tough sacrifice at their new school – and we're not so sure they'll be too happy about it. 

The Cambridge children are expected to enroll at Lambrook School in Berkshire this September, as part of their family's rumored relocation to the English countryside. 

Reports that Prince William and Kate Middleton are moving out of London have been circulating for months, with some royal insiders claiming that the couple and their three kids have already begun shifting their belongings from Kensington Palace to their new Windsor home, Adelaide Cottage. 

It's understood that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hope that their rural escape will give Prince George, 8, Princess Charlotte, 7, and four-year-old Prince Louis, a more 'normal' upbringing outside of the UK capital. The move will also allow the three royal children to be closer to their great-grandmother, Queen, who lives at Windsor Castle, as well as their maternal grandparents, Carole and Michael Middleton, who reside at Bucklebury Manor. 

It's an exciting adventure – but not one without its compromises. 

George and Charlotte will naturally have to say goodbye to their friends at Thomas's Battersea, the exclusive preparatory school they've attended since the age of four, as they embark on a new phase of their education. Times are also changing for Prince Louis, who has recently graduated from the Willcocks Nursery and will now begin his 'big school' journey at Lambrook. 

The Cambridge children will also likely have to endure separation anxiety from their 'adorable' Cocker Spaniel, Orla, as they come to terms with life at the £7,000 a term academy. 

If you're wondering why on Earth their enrolment at a new school would impact their relationship with the sweet canine, you might want to brace yourself. 

Lambrook enforces a strict policy on dogs that heavily limits their freedoms on the property – and yes, it even applies to royal hounds. 

According to the school's website, dog owners must follow a rigid set of rules if they want to bring their precious pup onto the premises. As well as keeping the dog on a lead "at all times", "dogs must have up to date inoculations", are forbidden from being left unattended, and are banned from the playground or entering buildings. The headteacher also reserves the right to request that the dog is removed from the property at any point, with 'nipping' and 'biting' explicitly named as grounds for permanent expulsion. 

George, Charlotte and Louis welcomed Orla into their lives in 2020, shortly before the passing of their nine-year-old dog, Lupo. Both pups had been gifted to the Cambridges by James Middleton, Kate's younger brother. It's understood that George and Charlotte picked Orla from a litter of six dogs delivered by the English businessman's beloved Cocker Spaniel, Luna. 

Prince William and Kate's new kitchen at Anmer Hall sparked an interesting reaction from Her Majesty who was unimpressed by the newly refurbished look.

• Prince William and Kate Middleton have two main homes, one in London and one in the countryside.
• The Queen reportedly had an interesting reaction to her grandson's newly refurbished kitchen in his country home. 
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When the Cambridge family aren't spending time at Kensington Palace, they can often be found at their country home in Norfolk, Anmer Hall. This is just a stone's throw from the Queen's own Norfolk home, Sandringham House and Her Majesty have often been invited to their home for lunch or dinner.

A royal correspondent revealed that during one trip to the Cambridge's residence, Her Majesty looked at the new kitchen they had fitted. "I remember when they had just finished renovating Anmer Hall, and they invited the Queen over for lunch," Sally Bedell Smith, author of Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch, told People. 

Sally explained that the royal couple installed a modern kitchen with large seating areas and communal family spaces, which baffled the Queen who had a hilarious response. "They have one of those big kitchens with eating areas, and she [the Queen] said, 'I can't understand why everybody spends their time in the kitchen,'" revealed the royal expert.

Of course, there is a slightly different kitchen and dining setup at Buckingham Palace and the Queen's other properties. The Queen has professional chefs who work for her year-round and cook her every meal of the day. The Queen would typically dine in a dining room or another banquet hall and wouldn't be seen eating her meals in a kitchen.

This means that a modern kitchen that includes a breakfast table in an open plan space and possibly even a kitchen island, would be quite a confusing layout for the Her Majesty. 

For the Cambridges however, this type of family kitchen would work perfectly for them. One of Kate Middleton's hobbies is cooking and this is something that she loves to share with her children. The royal couple has shown off their children's impressive baked goods in the past and even revealed that their children baked and decorated a cake for Catherine on Mother's Day.

This style of kitchen in their country home suggests that the Cambridges are aiming to have a less formal and more family-focused style of life than the generations of royals before them. 

Prince William and Kate Middleton are set to move the family to Windsor from Kensington Palace as their permanent residence, but apparently the family enjoy a third secret home in Scotland.

• The Cambridge family have their own special Scottish retreat, used when visiting the Queen at Balmoral, according to reports. 
• There are no photographs of this apparent third home, however the family are said to be very fond of the property. 
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The Cambridge family are set to make a big move from Kensington Palace to Windsor later this year, but they're likely to spend some time at a third home (that's far less reported on) in Scotland over the summer. 

The Mirror reports that when the family visit the Queen at Balmoral in Scotland, they don't need to rely on her putting them up in the main castle, as they have their own private property to reside in.

The newspaper reports that the home is called Tam-Na-Ghar cottage and was gifted to Prince William by the Queen Mother - and is a place very close to his and Catherine's hearts.

In addition to their new Windsor home, the family also have a countryside escape at Anmer Hall on the Queen's Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. It's thought that this countryside escape is mainly used when the family are visiting Balmoral over the summer holidays.

Balmoral is one of the key residences where the Royal Family stay in Scotland. The Queen has already started her trip to Aberdeenshire, but it's unclear whether Her Majesty has reached Balmoral Castle yet.

Princess Eugenie has previously revealed on the 2016 documentary, Our Queen at Ninety, what a wonderful time the royals have in Scotland when they all get together.

"Walks, picnics, dogs – a lot of dogs, there's always dogs – and people coming in and out all the time,” she disclosed. 

“It's a lovely base for Granny and Grandpa, for us to come and see them up there; where you just have room to breathe and run,” she said on the program.  

It it thought that Prince William might return to London earlier than expected and be heading back to his home at Kensington Palace by the end of the week.

• Prince William is currently on holiday with his wife Catherine and three children.
• It is thought that the Cambridges are in Scotland on holiday with the Queen and other family members.
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Prince William, Duchess Catherine, and their three children are currently on a summer holiday at the Queen's Scottish residence, Balmoral Castle. While the date of the family's return to Kensington Palace has yet to be confirmed, they typically like to spend a few weeks away from royal duties with their children in the summer. 

It is now thought that Prince William could be ending this summer retreat early and returning to London this weekend in order to watch England play in the Euros final. 

This is because Prince William paused his family holiday to send an important message of support to the Lionesses after they won the semi-final match against Sweden. Following this message, fans think that the Duke of Cambridge, who is the President of the Football Association, may travel back to London for the final at Wembley on Sunday, July 31, 2022. 

"The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expected to show their support for the @Lionesses by attending the #WEURO2022 final at on Sunday, when England will play either Germany or France #Lionesses," said the Royal Editor of the Sunday Times on Twitter.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the England men's final for the Euros and even brought their son Prince George to the final match. Some fans are hopeful that the royal couple may bring their two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. 

"Congratulations @Lionesses William, we would love to see you going to the final on Sunday! Please take George and Charlotte with you too!" said one fan on Twitter.

"I can't wait to see our Duke and Duchess there!! Hopefully, they will take Prince George and Princess Charlotte with them too," said another royal fan on social media.

Prince William has previously revealed that Princess Charlotte is a huge football fan and has even given her father messages to pass onto the Lionesses in the past. Princess Charlotte’s sporty skills revealed by Prince Wiliam while he chatted with the Lionesses ahead of the Euros. The Prince revealed, "Charlotte wanted me to tell you she's really good in goal." 

The Duke said, "She said, ‘Please can you tell them that,' and I said ‘OK I'll tell them’." He then added that the Princess was, “a budding star for the future!"

While it hasn't been confirmed which members of the Royal Family will be around for the final, fans are hopeful that the whole Cambridge brood will be in attendance for this incredible event.

Tiggy Legge-Bourke was the nanny to Prince William and Prince Harry when they were growing up with their parents Princess Diana and Prince Charles at Kensington Palace.

• Tiggy Legge-Bourke has received an apology and damages from the BBC.
• This follows the news that Panorama's Martin Bashir used fake documents to obtain an interview with Princess Diana, including false information about an affair involving Tiggy and Prince Charles.
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In 1995, Princess Diana took part in an interview with BBC's Martin Bashir. An independent investigation into this interview has revealed that the BBC acted in 'a deceitful way' in order to coerce Princess Diana into sitting down for the documentary. This included forged documents and false information about Prince Charles having an affair with their nanny Tiggy Legge Bourke which resulted in a pregnancy and an abortion.

As of July 21, Tiggy Legge-Bourke who is also known as Alexandra Pettifer, received an apology at the High Court today as the BBC agreed that they were "extremely sorry for the serious and prolonged harm" caused to Tiggy and her family following the broadcast of Princess Diana's interview with Martin Bashir.

The ex-royal nanny's solicitor highlighted "the very serious and totally unfounded allegations that the claimant was having an affair with HRH Prince of Wales, resulting in a pregnancy which was aborted." The solicitor then explained, "these allegations were fabricated."

The solicitor, Louise Prince, added that it was, "likely that these false and malicious allegations arose as a result and in the context of BBC Panorama's efforts to procure an exclusive interview with Diana, Princess of Wales".

In response, the BBC admitted that the claims of an affair and pregnancy, "were wholly baseless, should never have been made, and that the BBC did not, at the time, adequately investigate serious concerns" over how the outlet had secured the Panorama interview with the Princess.

Following this admission from the BBC, Princess Diana's brother Charles Spencer took to social media to further criticize the broadcaster. "While I’m delighted to see that another innocent victim of this appalling scandal is being vindicated, it’s amazing to me that no criminal charges have been leveled against those responsible, yet," said the royal 

Although these allegations were horrendous for the former nanny, Tiggy has remained close with Prince Harry and Prince William as they have grown up. The former employee even attended Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle in 2018. 

Tiggy was originally recommended as a nanny by the Queen’s trusted lady-in-waiting Lady Susan Hussey, and continued to run in royal circles for many years.

Prince George's birthday will take place on Friday July 22, 2022, when the young Prince will turn 9 years old. The Duchess of Cambridge's adorable traditions for this special occasion have been revealed.

• The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's eldest son will be turning 9 on July 22.
• Prince George's birthday is a huge cause for celebration in the Cambridge household, and Duchess Catherine has a unique way of celebrating this event.
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Some might expect that when royals celebrate their birthday they can expect lavish gifts, luxurious celebrations, and expensive culinary delights. But for Prince George, his parents the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have taken a far more down-to-earth approach to celebrating the future King's birthday.

It has been revealed that rather than ordering a luxurious cake, the Duchess of Cambridge prefers to make her children a homemade birthday cake and enjoys staying up late at night so that they are surprised in the morning. 

The sweet reason Kate Middleton stays up late ahead of her children's birthday was revealed in 2019. Catherine told Mary Berry during the chef's festive show, A Berry Royal Christmas, "I love making the cake." The Duchess explained, "It's become a bit of a tradition that I stay up 'til midnight with ridiculous amounts of cake mix and icing and I make far too much. But I love it."

Cooking is one of Kate Middleton's hobbies that she has passed on to her children who made their mother a cake in return for Mother's Day.

In March 2021, Prince William and Kate shared an image of the Victoria Sponge cake that had been decorated by their children with pipe cleaners shaped into hearts, hundreds and thousands, and smarties. It is clear that in the Cambridge household, cake is rather important and homemade baked goods are a sweet tradition that the clan prefers over high-end luxury items.

Just a couple of weeks ago Prince William and Kate's adorable summer holiday plans with George, Charlotte, and Louis were revealed as the family was spotted flying away from Kensington Palace and heading on holiday. This means that Prince George will be celebrating his 9th birthday with his family on holiday, most likely at Balmoral Castle.