How Kate Middleton broke tradition with new birthday photos of Prince Louis

Kate Middleton stunned at King Charles’ Coronation in her gown that was designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. And although the majority of the gown was cloaked by the Princess of Wales’ robe of The Royal Victorian Order, motifs were visible on the hem that harked back to the dress she wore when she married Prince William in 2011. The floral motifs, sewn into the ivory dress using silver embroidery, were shamrocks, roses, thistles and daffodils - used to represent Britain and Ireland's national flowers.

Kate Middleton appeared to snub Meghan Markle's claim after colour co-ordinating with Sophie, The Duchess of Edinburgh.

over the weekend (in go-to designers like and ), the continued her fashionable streak with the powder blue design, which she previously wore in 2019.The Princess of Wales at Royal Ascot in 2019 (left) and at Buckingham Palace Garden Party today (right).The perfect choice for a sophisticated garden party, the bespoke mid-length dress features embroidered sheer sleeves, a pussy-bow tie and a skirt comprising of layers of frothy fabric. Kate Middleton elevated the look with a Philip Treacy hat—the same design she wore to Ascot—and finished the ensemble with metallic Gianvito Rossi pumps and an Elie Saab clutch.

King Charles III released a series of official coronation portraits to mark his crowning on 6 May 2023.The King thanked everyone who made the festivities a success in a note to the public and included several photos, including solo shots of him and his wife Camilla, 75, a picture of them as a pair and an official portrait with other royals.The larger portrait photo still omitted some of the royals that might have appeared in previous official portraits, however, as a part of the King’s plan for a slimmed down monarchy. King Charles III, 74, chose to omit all of the non-working members of the royal family, including his son Prince Harry, who reportedly jetted off shortly after leaving Westminster Abbey to spend time with his wife and kids back in California.

Sugar rush! Prince Louis enjoyed a round of s’mores with his family during his first royal engagement.

Kate Middleton and Prince William were joined during the celebration at Windsor Castle by their two oldest children, Prince George, 9, and Princess Charlotte, 8. Prince Louis was notably absent.According to the commentator, the concert began way past Louis' bedtime, and his parents decided to keep him home.

We’re still astonished by Kate Middleton’s incredible Saturday Coronation beauty look.The skin, the make-up, the hair – it was all *chef’s kiss*. If Kate was just a normal famous person, we’d be able to do a quick Instagram to get all of the product details behind her look, but, with Kate being a princess and all, exactly what she used is all very hush-hush.

King Charles III waited his whole life for this moment — to finally and officially be crowned the king of England — but that didn't stop Prince Louis from stealing the spotlight with yet another entertaining round of random facial expressions.The 5-year-old prince put on a show when the royal family stepped out onto the balcony at Buckingham Palace on Saturday, at times looking intrigued and at other times bored. He also waved to the crowd with a bit of sassiness. Louis stood alongside his parents -- Prince William and Kate Middleton -- both of whom appeared to get a kick out of his antics.Louis pouted during some portions of the balcony walkout but at other times he appeared impressed with all the pomp and circumstance, particularly during the military flyover.

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, looked regal as she attended the coronation of her father-in-law King Charles, while wearing an Alexander McQueen embroidered ivory silk crepe dress. Over the dress, she wore a deep blue Royal Victorian Order mantle edged in scarlet. She added to this ensemble with a pair of earrings that once belonged to her late mother-in-law Princess Diana, and the George VI Festoon Necklace, which was a gift from King George VI to his daughter Queen (then Princess) Elizabeth in 1950.

We had high expectations for Kate Middleton’s Coronation beauty look, and we haven’t been left disappointed. First looks at the Princess of Wales arriving at Westminster Abbey show plenty of thoughtful and intricate detailing in her hair and beauty choices. In fact, there are so many details it’s likely you’ve missed a few.

Millions of people around the world tuned their televisions today - not only to see Charles crowned as The King in a magnificent and historical Coronation ceremony - but to see the young royals take centre stage. And while his older siblings were impeccably behaved, at just five years of age the day proved a little too long for Prince Louis.The youngster hit the headlines last summer after making rib-tickling faces from the balcony of his great-grandmother The late Queen's Platinum Jubilee, with mum Kate Middleton struggling to calm him down.

and Queen Camilla, a hugely historic event. So it's no wonder the royal chose to touchingly honor both the late and with her choice of jewelry.To pay tribute to the two royal women who came before her, the Princess of Wales wore the late Queen's George VI Festoon necklace, three tiers of stunning diamonds which was originally created in 1950 as a gift from King George VI to his daughter, then Princess Elizabeth before being crowned Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.Kate also honored Princess Diana by , which she's worn many times before.Kate Middleton attending the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla.Princess Diana wearing the pearl earrings during a visit to South Korea in 1992, her last official trip.Queen Elizabeth II wearing the George VI Festoon necklace at Buckingham Palace 2018.The Princess of Wales wore formal regal robes and a deep blue Royal Victorian Order mantle edged in scarlet—at the request of the King and Queen—over .

Princess Kate and Prince William's love story is well-documented, beginning as students in residence at St Salvator's Hall at the University of St Andrews back in 2001. Shortly after, in 2003, they began dating, and announced their engagement in 2010 after a shock break up in 2007. Fast forward ten years and Kate Middleton is now the Duchess of Cambridge and the couple share three adorable children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

” as the Princess of Wales—and may be the perfect opportunity to make a statement. According to Bethan Holt, fashion director at the Daily Telegraph, it's likely that the recently-minted Princess of Wales will use the historic moment as a way to set herself "apart from the crowd.""It's quite nice for her in a way that she can really make this her own, as every time she's on a tour, either the Queen or Diana has been there before—and there's an expectation," Holt told According to the publication, will be the first to attend a coronation since 1902. “I think Kate will wear something thoughtful that will in some way show her loyalty to King Charles,” Holt said.

It’s not everyday one has the opportunity to sit down for some drinks with a royal couple!

and preparations for ceremony on Saturday, we'd forgive you for forgetting that Princess Charlotte, third in the line of succession to the British throne, turns eight years old today. As is tradition, Kensington Palace released a special birthday portrait of the princess, photographed by Charlotte's mum, Kate Middleton. The official Twitter account of the Prince and Princess of Wales shared the photo on Monday evening, May 1, while the rest of us were patiently on the Met Gala carpet.

There’s been much discussion and speculation about what Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales will be wearing for her father in law, King Charles III’s Coronation on the 6th May . The big event will be taking place this Saturday at Westminster Abbey, and the whole world will be watching. So it’s no surprise so much thought has been put into the senior royals’ attire.

Prince Edward and Sophie Ryhs-Jones were given new titles last month by the King ahead of his Coronation.

Unless you’re living under a royal rock, you’ll know that the King’s Coronation is just around the corner. After months of prep, King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s big day is finally here, which will see the pair be officially crowned in a service at Westminster Abbey.The major event, which will take place on Saturday 6 May, will be followed by a procession back to Buckingham Palace, where the senior members of the royal family will make their way to the iconic balcony for waves and photos.

footage uploaded to Instagram. “It is very special. What an honor to be able to wear it.”About Diana, who died in a car crash in Paris in 1997, Middleton further stated: “I never met her, sadly.”However, the princess declared that Diana would have made a “brilliant grandmother” and added that she is “missed every day.”Middleton’s comments sent royal watchers into a frenzy, with many cooing over the princess.