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.
09.04.2024 - 11:05 / ok.co.uk
Every wedding anniversary is special but for King Charles and Queen Camilla this week’s milestone date will bring with it added poignancy and a time for reflection. It is 19 years since the royal couple made their vows at a civil ceremony at Windsor’s Guildhall watched by a global audience of millions and 35 years since they first met. However, despite the memory of the joy of that momentous day, it is open to question whether the couple will mark the occasion with a large celebration or party.
After all, the King is continuing with his treatment for cancer and, although pictured looking well at the recent Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle, is under doctor’s orders not to overdo it. Instead, the couple may use the landmark day to contemplate how far they have come as a partnership, the storms they have weathered along the way and the hurdles which they still must face. “Camilla is Charles’s soulmate, his rock, his sounding board, his best friend, and, as he always says ‘his darling wife’.
She soothes him, comforts him and makes him laugh,” former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond tells OK! as she reflects on the couple’s many years together. It was at their low-key wedding ceremony - first at Windsor Guildhall and later in a religious blessing at St George’s Chapel - on April 9, 2005 where they were finally allowed to make their love for one another official. But almost two decades on, their vows to keep one another in sickness and in health ring truer today than ever.
“There’s no doubt that illness, particularly in old age, focuses the mind on how important family and friends are in our lives,” Jennie says. “As well as on how much we love and depend on our partners when the going gets tough. I’m sure Camilla
.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.
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.
Following the news that King Charles is shortly returning to public-facing duties after a period of treatment for his cancer diagnosis, his majesty and Queen Camilla have released a touching photo. In the newly-released image, the couple - who tied the knot in 2005 - appear in high spirits and look relaxed as they beam from ear to ear.
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.
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.
celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary, touched down at Aberdeen Airport Wednesday, from which they were whisked away to Birkhall, their Highland retreat located on the Balmoral Estate.While it’s unclear exactly how long the couple will enjoy some much-needed downtime, the pair — who flew from RAF Northolt in north-west London — are likely to spend some quality time given the chaotic start to the year the family has had.As Charles continues to receive cancer treatment, Camilla has been frequently stepping in for her husband to attend various royal engagements over the last few months.After landing in Scotland, the pair were driven for about an hour to their estate, where they’ll be spending some “private time” according to palace insiders.Charles’s love for the plush estate, which is nestled on the banks of the River Muick, is well-known, as he often visits whenever time allows.“It is such a special place, particularly because it was made by my grandmother. It is a childhood garden, and all I’ve done, really, is enhance it a bit,” the King told Country Life of the estate’s gardens. What’s more, the residence holds a special place in both of their hearts as it’s where they spent their honeymoon after tying the knot in 2005.Since then, they’ve made it their tradition to spend their anniversary at the estate each year.The pair, who tied the knot on April 9, 2005, celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary on Tuesday.They marked the occasion with a private celebration that included an intimate “romantic dinner,” according to the monarch’s former butler Grant Harrold.Charles, who is in the thick of his cancer treatment following his diagnosis in February, has been forced to hit the brakes on much of his royal agenda since
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.
King Charles and Queen Camilla have had a very difficult start to the year following the King's hospital admission for an enlarged prostate, and later with the announcement of his cancer diagnosis. Despite all their worries, the pair do have a milestone to look forward to as they prepare to celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, April 9. With a big celebration looking unlikely as the King continues to focus on his recovery, a former member of the couple's staff has opened up about what he expects the pair will get up to to mark the day and what gifts they may exchange.
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.
King Charles sent a heartfelt message to retiring BBC reporter Nicholas Witchell last month after the monarch reportedly called the journalist an “awful man” back in 2005. In the video, which was shown at the 70-year-old journalist’s retirement party, the British monarch joked about the “ups and downs” the pair had during Witchell’s stint as a reporter covering the royal family.“It did come as a surprise to everyone there including Nicholas,” one attendee told The Daily Mail. “I think it would be fair to say the King’s message was generous and warm-hearted.” A second source told the outlet that: “The feeling within the Corporation is that everyone is pleased the King has buried the hatchet.” “What happened between them is a long time ago and both men are of an age now where it’s better not to bear grudges.” Withell, who worked at the BBC for nearly 50 years, did not divulge any other information about the message from the 75-year-old king.
attending an Easter Sunday church service along with his brother King Charles III and Queen Camilla.Also joining the trio were Andrew’s ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, Princess Anne and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex. Prince Andrew’s attendance at the service comes after the 64-year-old royal faced blowback for leading the procession while attending a memorial for King Constantine of Greece.
King Charles smiled and waved as he was supported by his doting wife Queen Camilla as they attended the annual Easter Sunday church service.This is the monarch's first major appearance as he slowly returns to royal duties after sharing the news that he had been diagnosed with cancer.The 75 year old joined the Queen and other royals for the annual Easter Mattins Service at St George's Chapel on Sunday, 31 March. As the monarch arrived one person shouted "Happy Easter", to which Charles gestured with his arm and responded: "And to you." The Royal attendees included Princess Anne and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York.They all reached the chapel a little before the King and Queen.
is set to sit apart from the other members of the royal family during the church service on Sunday at Windsor Castle’s St. George’s Chapel.
Zara and Mike Tindall are set to miss the Royal Family's annual Easter Sunday Matins service at St George's Chapel, Windsor on Sunday, 31 March as they will instead travel to Thoresby Hall in Nottinghamshire to compete in a three-day equestrian event.The couple, who are parents to Mia, 10, Lena, five, and Lucas, three, will not be joining King Charles as he makes his first appearance at a large-scale public event for the first time since his cancer diagnosis.The Tindall's will not be the only family missing on the day as the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are expected to spend the day at Anmer Hall in Norfolk. It's believed Zara will compete with two horses in the Advanced competition at the Eventing Spring Carnival, which will take place from 29 March until 31 March.
King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to sit separately from the rest of the Royal Family during this year's Easter service.
King Charles will make his first appearance at a major royal event when the family comes together to celebrate Easter Sunday at St George's Chapel, Windsor. While the late Queen always traditionally held the spring celebration in Windsor, King Charles and Queen Camilla have often opted to spend the time privately at their Birkhall home near the Balmoral Estate in Scotland. Birkhall was built in 1715 and was originally owned by the Farquharson family, before being acquired by the Gordon family.