Kate Middleton was reportedly asked by King Charles and Queen Camilla to change the spelling of her name due to a potential conflict with the pair, according to Prince Harry's memoir.
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fairy-tale marriage to the then-Prince Charles turned sour as the years went on, with the late royal often trying to confide in her mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II, for help.Diana — who died in a car crash in 1997 — married (now King) Charles, 75, in a lavish ceremony in 1981 and they divorced in 1996.“My Mother and I” author Ingrid Seward recently claimed that the Princess of Wales would lament about her failing marriage to the queen; however, the monarch allegedly didn’t do much to help.“Diana used to go to her private room in between appointments that the queen had, which were every 20 minutes, and burst into tears,” Seward told Fox News recently. “[She would say], ‘Everybody hates me, mama, and I hate my husband.
He’s a nightmare.’”“The queen would just stand there [horrified], and Diana would be getting more and more hysterical,” the royal expert continued. The sovereign reportedly “didn’t know how to handle it, but she thought Charles should know how to handle it.
That was a very low point in the relationship.”The marriage was marred with difficulties, as Charles and Diana were seemingly incompatible. Charles was 13 years older than Diana, who was just 20 years old when they tied the knot.
He also embarked on a decades-long on-again/off-again affair with Camilla Parker-Bowles, whom he married in 2005.“[Queen Elizabeth] couldn’t understand how her son, who was in his early 30s, couldn’t handle a woman who was only in her early 20s. And she didn’t understand because she didn’t have the experience to understand something like that,” Seward explained.She then noted that Charles and Diana’s doomed marriage failed because both parties were “immature” and they were “unsuited” for each other.Seward revealed what Diana
.Kate Middleton was reportedly asked by King Charles and Queen Camilla to change the spelling of her name due to a potential conflict with the pair, according to Prince Harry's memoir.
up for auction through Bonhams. The queen’s wheels will be on the block until Monday.“A very rare opportunity to own a vehicle that Her Majesty personally optioned [specified] and drove,” the auction house gushed.“When Royal cars enter the market, they are treated with the highest of reverence. This incomparable Daimler will surely be an outstanding addition to any collection,” the auction house added, estimating the hammer will fall between $45,000 and $75,000.The Queen was the only person in Britain who could drive without a license or number plate on her state car.
The Royal Family are known all over the world by their long, official titles. But behind the formality and away from the glaring media spotlight, the royals are just like any other family. They share jokes, buy each other ridiculous presents and even have silly nicknames for one another.
The Princess of Wales was reportedly asked to alter the spelling of her name due to a clash with King Charles and Queen Camilla. In her role, the princess is one of the most globally recognisable women and is widely known by her nickname Kate. However, her real name is Catherine, which is how nearly all members of the Royal Family, including her husband Prince William, refer to her.
The news that King Charles is returning to public-facing official duties in the near future will not only be a boost for him and Queen Camilla, but also for other key senior royals such as The Prince and Princess of Wales. After an emotionally challenging few months which has seen the number of working members of the family stretched thinly, a top royal commentator has reflected on why this uplifting news will also be a relief for Prince William and Kate.
King Charles is said to be “greatly encouraged” at returning to public facing royal duties following the positive effect of his cancer treatment. Charles has been receiving care as an outpatient since early February, and the announcement will be a boost for the monarchy coming to terms with the King and the Princess of Wales as cancer patients.
Almost three months on since King Charles bravely revealed he was battling cancer, Buckingham Palace has released a “positive” statement about his treatment progress, as it revealed the monarch is now able to return to some public facing duties amid his ongoing care.The statement, which was released on Friday April 26 read: “His Majesty The King will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis. “To help mark this milestone, The King and Queen will make a joint visit to a cancer treatment centre next Tuesday, where they will meet medical specialists and patients.This visit will be the first in a number of external engagements His Majesty will undertake in the weeks ahead.
The Palace has just dropped a major health update on King Charles, and it's no coincidence that the news broke at 6pm sharp. The timing was meticulously planned to align with the BBC News at Six, giving the press, including OK! who were briefed with a 6pm embargo, ample time to prep their coverage.
The alleged 'real reason' Meghan Markle ‘turned down’ an invitation to King Charles' Coronation has been revealed. A spokesperson for the Sussexes confirmed at the time that the couple had received official correspondence from the palace, indicating that they had been invited to attend.
Prince Harry shared a touching story about how his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, showed her support for his wife Meghan Markle during a difficult time in her life. In his memoir, the Duke of Sussex revealed that the Queen reached out to the Duchess while they were having tea with King Charles. In his book 'Spare', 39 year old Harry wrote: "We all looked stunned.
It’s no secret that planning a wedding can be one of the most stressful (and enjoyable) times of your life, with decisions needed to be made about everything from your flowers and food to exactly what you’re going to wear. Picking your dress is undoubtedly one of the biggest tasks on your list, and once that’s done you’ll need to choose everything from your accessories and shoes to your beauty regime to go along with it.
Queen Elizabeth II was here for the drama! It turns out Her Majesty “loved when things went wrong” because it made her life more spicy! Seriously!
claimed to the Herald Sun. “If a cake was not cutting, or a plaque didn’t unveil, because everything was so perfectly organized, it spiced her life up when things went wrong.”Cohen worked for the royal family from 2001 until 2019. Per the Telegraph, some of the “best times” of her job came when Her Majesty toured Australia in 2002 and 2019.
Even though the Grand National Festival will take place at Aintree Racecourse on Saturday, 13 April, it is not expected that King Charles will be in attendance as he continues to focus on his recovery following his cancer diagnosis. Many members of the Royal Family - including the King, Zara Tindall, Princess Anne and the late Queen Elizabeth II - have graced the racecourse in recent decades.
When it comes to footwear, loafers are a tried and true classic that never goes out of style.Timeless, sophisticated and perfect for nailing a whole host of different looks, no wardrobe is complete without a pair of the iconic shoes, as Princess Diana knew all too well. The late Princess of Wales was often spotted wearing a pair whilst off duty, and one of her most recognisable outfits saw her wearing a brown and cream pair of pointed loafers with white skinny jeans, a white T-shirt and a khaki blazer whilst shopping in Knightsbridge, London, in 1994.The look is the perfect embodiment of the quiet luxury aesthetic, and if you want to recreate it, La Redoute’s Two-Tone Leather Loafers, £79.20 here (was £99), are the perfect way to do it.
told the Sun that they remain amicable.“They were friends before their relationship blossomed. But Peter and Lindsay have gone their separate ways as the relationship simply ran its course,” an insider told the outlet.The pair each have two children from previous relationships.Phillips shares daughters Savannah, 13, and Isla, 12, with his Canadian ex-wife.
The late Princess Diana's final wish for her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, to remain "as close as possible" is sadly no longer being fulfilled.
—with many insisting she is the double of in the photograph.The Earl shared the image on his Instagram page this week, writing, "My first day of school, in September 1968: my father took this photograph of me and my sister, Diana, just before he drove us to Silfield, a really lovely primary school in King’s Lynn, Norfolk. The headmistress was Miss Jean Lowe, a warm and thoughtful lady who loved her boys and girls…I was there till 1972, when I headed off to the place I call—in my memoir—A Very Private School."In the photograph, Diana can be seen standing next to Charles, the two dressed in matching red blazers, red ties and long gray socks.
major health woes plaguing the royal family at this time.In fact, the pair will mark their anniversary with an intimate “romantic dinner,” according to the monarch’s former butler Grant Harrold.“I can’t believe it’s 19 years this year. I was there that day, in the church.
King Charles has made a big change to his daily routine at the request of Queen Camilla as he focuses on his recovery. The King was seen at the annual Easter Sunday church service, with Queen Camilla by his side, leading the rest of the Royal Family.This was his first major public appearance in weeks, as he is currently receiving regular treatment for cancer and has been advised to limit his "public-facing duties" for now.