There is world-wide attention every time a member of the Royal Family gets engaged. Yet the proposals that came beforehand, have been rather more private affairs – with the details only emerging over time. We now know that Prince Harry became engaged to Meghan Markle at Nottingham Cottage in the grounds …
Read More »How Queen Camilla bonded with Kate Middleton – and taught her to become a frontline Royal
Camilla has brought together loyal band of women as ‘companions’ to support her during her reign as Queen. But much of her developing popularity derives from her closeness to another member of the Royal circle – Catherine, Princess of Wales. Camilla’s entrance into the family had been tricky, particularly after …
Read More »Prince William ‘delighted’ that Princess of Wales takes spotlight
Prince William ‘delighted’ that Princess of Wales takes spotlight – but there is ‘one thing that bothers him,’ says royal expert By Melody Fletcher Published: 07:24 EDT, 27 May 2023 | Updated: 07:39 EDT, 27 May 2023 Prince William is ‘delighted’ that the Princess of Wales can take the spotlight …
Read More »A history of royal weddings and dresses – from Grace Kelly to Sarah Chatto and Queen Letizia
From Queen Victoria and Albert, Diana and Charles to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, we’ve compiled a timeline of Royal Wedding portraits from around the world. Some of the most notable include the 1840 marriage of Queen Victoria and Albert, who had a wedding cake measuring nine feet tall by 16 inches wide, …
Read More »Kate Middleton’s popularity is ‘unsettling’ for Charles but she’s seen as ‘great model for monarchy’
The Princess of Wales’ popularity is ‘unsettling’ for King Charles and Queen Camilla – but the Palace see Kate as a ‘great model for the monarchy’, royal experts have claimed. On this week’s episode of Mail+’s PALACE CONFIDENTIAL series, the Mail on Sunday’s Assistant Editor Kate Mansey and the Daily …
Read More »How Royal brides spent night before their wedding – with Princess Diana almost cancelling
While it is normal for brides to feel nervous the night before the wedding, a royal bride-to-be could be excused for feeling more anxious than most knowing she is about to be watched by millions around the world. Some whisk themselves away to a exclusive hotels to calm their nerves …
Read More »Remembering Royal visits to the Chelsea Flower Show down the years
They’ve been as much a fixture as the plants themselves (well, almost…) From King George VI to Charles III, we remember Royal visits to the Chelsea Flower Show down the years By Ffion Haf Published: 07:51 EDT, 23 May 2023 | Updated: 07:51 EDT, 23 May 2023 The 2023 Chelsea …
Read More »When Royal women have worn stylishly split dresses, from Kate to Princess Charlene
Elegant and stylish as Royal wardrobes might be, ‘modesty’ is normally a watchword. But there is one adventurous style that does make an appearance or two at public events – the glamorous thigh-high split. Carefully calibrated, of course. A flash of the leg was an integral part of the £3,000 …
Read More »PALACE CONFIDENTIAL discusses Kate and William’s ‘slick’ Instagram strategy
The Prince and Princess of Wales’s ‘slick’ Instagram reels will create a new generation of royal fans, says Richard Eden. Speaking on this week’s episode of PALACE CONFIDENTIAL, the Daily Mail’s diary editor said the couple were ‘trying to reach a younger audience’ with their videos on social media – …
Read More »Kate Middleton opens up about the struggle of learning to be royal during a visit to a youth charity
The Princess of Wales spoke about the struggle of learning to be a royal – and the challenge of bringing up children with different personalities – on a visit to a youth charity today. Kate also talked to girls from a school in Bristol about her own vulnerabilities after losing …
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