The King has only been left with one choice after his brother Prince Andrew has refused to leave his £30million mansion, royal experts claim.
08.05.2023 - 09:23 / ok.co.uk
They may spend much of their time at their new home Adelaide Cottage in Windsor and taking frequent trips up to London, but there was a period when Prince William and Kate Middleton lived a much more ‘normal’ life away from the spotlight. Between 2010 and 2013, the royal couple called the Welsh island of Anglesey their home during William’s time as an RAF search and rescue pilot.
While William was stationed there, Kate who was engaged to him at the time, set up home with him and the couple spent three idyllic years there before moving to the English capital shortly before the birth of Prince George. With a population numbering a little less than 70,000, Anglesey is known for its lovely beaches and quiet coastal paths, making it the perfect place for William and Kate to ease into their new life together.
From puffin spotting to castle visiting, one OK! reporter took a trip to the island to discover more about its allure… Why go? Cross one of the two historic bridges over the Menai Strait to Anglesey – the Menai Bridge, opened in 1826, and the Britannia Bridge, opened in 1850 – and you’ll see why much of this coastline is designated an Area of Outstanding National Beauty. Its sweeping, sandy beaches, colourful cottages and picturesque villages provide the perfect getaway.The royal family has loved Wales for decades, but the Prince and Princess of Wales really helped put Anglesey on the map in 2011 when William, then the Duke of Cambridge, was based there as a search-and-rescue helicopter pilot at RAF Valley.
As newlyweds, the couple rented a four-bedroom farmhouse near Bodorgan, which had access to a private beach and stunning views of Newborough National Nature Reserve and Forest. Where to stay Ben and Holly’s Hideaways
.The King has only been left with one choice after his brother Prince Andrew has refused to leave his £30million mansion, royal experts claim.
And that future coronation will be way more modern than Charles's, which Prince William himself helped plan. William, and his wife, Kate Middleton, want to make the next coronation more relevant to modern Britain, per the report. King Charles III's Coronation respected royal tradition with an elaborate ceremony at Westminster Abbey and an “homage of the people,” a controversial element in which the people are invited to swear their allegiance to the new king.
Prince Andrew is reportedly refusing to vacate the Royal Lodge, despite plans for Prince William to move into the property. King Charles is said to have embarked on a shake-up of royal households in recent months, with the duke of York set to be moved from Royal Lodge - the 30-room, Grade II listed mansion, in Windsor Great Park, where he has lived with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson since 2003. As part of the shake-up, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were evicted from Frogmore Cottage - the UK home they were gifted by the late Queen following their marriage in 2018.
Just one week on since the formal Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Buckingham Palace has officially released two new photos to commemorate the historic occasion.The images, which were perfectly captured by photographer Hugo Burnand featured both the monarch and his wife as they posed for photographs in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace. In the first image shared by the palace, the King could be seen seated alongside the two future Kings of the UK, Prince William and his son Prince George.
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.
King Charles’ official Coronation portraits gave an insight into His Majesty’s idea of a slimmed-down monarchy – with one shot showing the working royals all together. The image features 10 members of The Firm alongside the King and Queen Consort Camilla – including well-known faces such as Princess Anne, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. But while the woman standing in between the Duchess and Duke of Edinburgh may be unrecognisable to many – she has been described as the 'unsung heroine' of the Royal Family.
Princess Eugenie has delighted royal fans with some sweet behind-the-scenes snaps from the Coronation weekend. Eugenie, 33, who is currently pregnant with her second child, was in attendance at King Charles’ Coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, 6 May, where she sported an all-blue ensemble for her uncle’s big day.The following day Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank, 37, were joined by Princess Beatrice, 34, and their mother Sarah Ferguson – lovingly known as ‘Fergie’ to most – as they attended a Coronation lunch in Chalfont St Giles in Buckinghamshire.
It’s certainly been a busy weekend for the royal family, and Kate Middleton has been in attendance at everything from official ceremonies to volunteering to help renovate a Scout hut, and she’s managed to nail the dress code for every single occasion.The Coronation weekend officially began on Saturday May 6, with the crowning ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and was followed by a surprise Windsor walkabout, the Coronation concert, and a day of volunteering at the request of King Charles. In true dedicated style, the Prince and Princess of Wales were in attendance at each event, seizing the opportunity to meet fans, help the community, and show their support for the monarchy, and it will come as no surprise that Princess Kate managed to nail an outfit for every event.
Lionel Richie and Nicole Scherzinger are putting on a fabulous show!
The Coronation Concert was enjoyed by millions on Sunday night as some unexpected guests took to the stage.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have given royal watchers a peek behind the curtain of the Coronation concert with a stylish video, which also revealed a top-secret after-party. William and Kate's social media accounts shared the clip after they and other members of the royal family partied the night away to the sounds of music legends like Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Take That at the star-studded Windsor event .They wrote alongside: "A night to remember at the #CoronationConcert." In a cute moment, Princess Charlotte and Prince George enthusiastically waved their flags and grooved to the music.
Prince William and Kate Middleton continued partying long after the Coronation concert on Sunday evening. It has been reported that the couple hosted an intimate reception once the likes of Lionel Richie, Paloma Faith, Olly Murs and Katy Perry had worked their magic on stage at Windsor Castle. It's thought that Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh and their daughter Lady Louise were all present.
Kate Middleton is a huge fan of recycling her outfits as often as possible, and her stunning red two piece Coronation concert suit is no exception. The Princess of Wales first wore the jewel toned red suit to launch her Shaping Us campaign in January of this year and has decided that the Coronation concert is the perfect opportunity to give the designer suit a second outing.The tailored suit is by Alexander McQueen, Kate’s go-to designer for important events.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have arrived.On Sunday, the newly-crowned royals got a royal welcome as the trumpets sounded from the stage and they were spotted arriving at their seats inside the grounds of Windsor Castle.Charles and Camilla — who arrived earlier than expected — were greeted with cheers and applause from the over 20,000 attendees inside the venue.As they made their way, Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte curtsied as a sign of respect. Also joining them in the box were Prince William and Prince George, as well as other immediate members of the family.The royals had mini Union Jack flags to wave as they took in the show.Sunday's coronation concert is shaping up to be a big event.
King Charles is said to have acknowledged his stateside grandchildren during a speech at his post-Coronation family lunch, wishing grandson Archie a happy birthday. The new monarch's London Coronation fell on the same day as the little one's fourth birthday, with Harry rushing back to the US straight after the ceremony to celebrate his eldest's milestone.
To celebrate the historic crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the Royal family were outfitted in their traditional royal dress throughout the procession and ceremony.The royal family wore an array of intricate gowns and grand velvet cloaks signifying their membership of historic orders of chivalry at the King and Queen’s Coronation.The ceremony was a Collar Day meaning the Windsors could wear morning dress with mantles appropriate to the most Senior Order to which they belonged – the Order of the Garter, Thistle or Royal Victorian Order. Here are the ensembles worn by the royals in Westminster Abbey: The King Charles arrived at Westminster Abbey in his grandfather George VI’s crimson Robe of State with a new crimson Coronation Tunic trimmed with gold artillery lace, cream silk overshirt and Royal Naval trousers.
As the former British Prime Minister arrived at Westminster Abbey for King Charles' Coronation, it was clear that she'd done her research into royal-appropriate dress styles. Liz Truss, whose brief tenure in No 10 coincided with the late Queen's death and the King's accession, arrived wearing a bright orange Karen Millen dress, currently £153.30 here, that looked like something Kate Middleton herself would wear to an official event.
Prince Harry was obscured from view at the Coronation of his father King Charles, marking the second royal event in the last few months where this has happened to the Prince.The Duke of Sussex flew back to the UK from his home in the US to attend the coronation, but he didn't appear to have the best view, as he was blocked by his aunt Princess Anne's hat. As Harry is no longer a working royal he did not sit in the front row with his brother Prince William, but was instead relegated to the third pew, where he sat with his cousins Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, and their husbands Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Jack Brooksbank.
King Charles and the Royal Family gathered on Buckingham Palace balcony to watch a flypast and wave to the crowds of adoring fans. The new King was joined by Queen Consort Camilla, Prince William, Kate Middleton and other senior members of The Firm for the iconic moment - which is sure to be replayed for years to come.The family took in the moment on the balcony together, waving to the crowds and smiling as they enjoyed the historic event.They also looked to the rainy skies above as the red arrows flew over releasing red, white and blue smoke in honour of our King and Queen.
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 .