The love story of Prince William and Kate Middleton, which began in the charming setting of St Andrews University, has proven to be a tale for the ages.
04.06.2024 - 12:11 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Prince William and Kate's live-in nanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, has been a part of the Royal Household since Prince George was just eight months old. Despite the Prince and Princess of Wales' reputation for being hands-on parents, their busy schedules and recent health challenges - particularly with Kate's cancer recovery - mean that the assistance of a nanny is invaluable.
Maria Teresa, who joined the family back in 2014, has been caring for the Wales children for nearly a decade now. As per a report by Daily Mail's FEMAIL section, newly qualified nannies from prestigious institutions can command salaries up to £42,000 for non-residential positions, with this figure potentially rising to a staggering £120,000 with experience.
Maria, a graduate of the esteemed Norland College in Bath, seems to have adapted seamlessly to life within the royal fold. Norland College is renowned for its exceptional training, preparing students to become top-tier professional childcare practitioners.
The college's website states: "Norland offers world-class training to those aspiring to be the very best professional childcare practitioners."
Admission to the prestigious £15,000-a-year course requires a minimum of three Cs at A-Level, alongside a demonstrated passion for child care, with the institution only accepting around 100 students annually, reports the Express.
The curriculum at the school has been previously likened to a blend of 'Mary Poppins and James Bond', with students learning a range of skills from self-defence and martial arts to getaway driving.
In addition to her elite training, Ms Borrallo would have also been taught several rules for her role, including ensuring daily outdoor playtime, enforcing strict screen time, and
The love story of Prince William and Kate Middleton, which began in the charming setting of St Andrews University, has proven to be a tale for the ages.
The Prince and Princess of Wales' love story famously began on the cobble-stoned streets of St Andrews University, and, if the last six months have proved anything, it is that theirs is a love for the ages and can withstand any challenges. "Happy birthday Papa, we all love you so much!" a message from Kate declared alongside a photograph of Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis jumping off a sand dune to mark William's 42nd birthday on Friday.This picture told us a great deal, according to former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond.
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During his time at St Andrews University, Prince William not only graduated with a Scottish Master of Arts degree in geography, but he also met his future wife, Kate Middleton the Princess of Wales. Just like any other student, it was agreed that the prince would be afforded complete media privacy during his studies so that he could be as normal as possible.
the Prince of Wales, 41, wrote on Instagram, signing the message with a “W.”Notably, the image did not include his estranged brother Prince Harry, who opted to remain silent on Father’s Day.In contrast to his family, the Duke of Sussex, 39, who was reportedly not invited to attend Saturday’s Trooping the Colour ceremony, kept a low profile during Sunday’s festivities.There was no public acknowledgment of Father’s Day from him nor his wife, Meghan Markle, who is famously feuding with her own dad, Thomas Markle.What’s more, the Sussexes did not share an image of Harry with the pair’s two children — Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet — on the special day.Over in the UK, the royals made sure to acknowledge the senior members of the family in separate posts.Kensington Royal shared a heartwarming image of William with his and Kate Middleton’s three children Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, in honor of Father’s Day.“We love you, Papa,” they captioned the sweet pic, which showed them looking out at the coast of Norfolk, England last month.The royal family’s official social media pages also posted footage of Charles and his late father, Prince Philip.“Wishing all Dads, and those who may be missing their parents today, a relaxing Father’s Day,” they captured the throwback pics, which showed the father-son duo over the years.While Harry’s deafening silence on Father’s Day was noticeable, it is unclear if he had privately reached out to his estranged father to mark the holiday.The Post has reached out to reps for the Sussexes for comment.
After the impressive display of The King's Birthday Parade in London at the weekend, another important royal procession will take place in Windsor today, Monday, 17 June.The Order of the Garter is the oldest order of chivalry in the United Kingdom and is the most senior knighthood in the British honours system which is only outranked by the Victoria Cross and the George Cross. It sees those members of the Royal Family who have been honoured, attend a service at St George's Chapel, Windsor, before parading in their eye-catching dark blue mantles and Tudor bonnets with ostrich feather plumes.
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Prince William has given an update on Kate Middleton's condition during his moving D-Day appearance.The Prince of Wales, who is currently in Arromanches, Normandy, for the 80th-anniversary commemorations of the D-Day landings, took a moment to praise the "extraordinary acts of bravery and sacrifice" by WWII veterans. His heartfelt speech was described as "gut-wrenching" by an attendee.
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Very few people need reminding that the Prince and Princess of Wales' romance began when they were both studying at St Andrews University in Scotland. However, the future couple had a very near miss the year before they enrolled as they both undertook gap years which saw them almost cross paths.
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