Kate and William's Caribbean tour to be a 'difficult' attempt to 'reset' the monarchy, expert says

The royals are celebrating Queen Elizabeth II on International Women’s Day.

Kate Middleton and Prince William have marked International Women's Day by paying tribute to the Duke of Cambridge's grandmother Queen Elizabeth. In the post shared on Instagram on Tuesday 8 March, the royal couple gushed over the 95 year old monarch and said she'd "inspired a nation" over the course of her reign.They wrote: "In this very special #PlatinumJubilee year, we celebrate Her Majesty The Queen and her historic 70 years of service on #IWD2022.

It’s a nerve racking for anyone the first time you meet your new in-laws, but when the family you’re being introduced to is the Royal family, the prospect is even more daunting. It was 2016 when Meghan first began started dating Prince Harry, after being introduced by a friend, Misha Nonoo.

As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, travelling the world and representing the UK abroad are part and parcel of their roles. And later this month the pair will travel to the Caribbean, visiting Belize, Jamaica and The Bahamas on behalf of The Queen. And while royal tours are undoubtedly hard work, filled with numerous engagements, dinners and events, royal expert Jennie Bond doesn’t doubt that there’s a small part of Kate, 40 and William, 39, that is looking forward to some time on their own.

Being a royal involves a lot of time away from home meaning Kate Middleton and Prince William must leave their children each time they attend an engagement. This week, they visited Wales to mark St David's Day while their three children stayed at home at Apartment 1A Kensington Palace. Last month, William made his first official visit to Dubai, while Kate spent a few days in Denmark, all while they Prince George, 8, Princess Charlotte, 6, and Prince Louis, 3, remained in the UK.

Sometimes, the sidelines are the most fun place to be…at least Prince George, 8, made them look that was as he hilariously stuck out his tongue and whispered with parents Prince William and Kate Middleton while attending a rugby match on Feb. 26. The trio were all smiles, class, and British spirit in new photos, where they chuckled amongst themselves, sang along to the national anthem, and cheered on their home team.

Prince William and Kate Middleton arrived together at the England vs. Wales Six Nations rugby match on Saturday, but their union went out the window when the whistle blew.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have issued a joint statement supporting the people of Ukraine and the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as Russian forces continue to attack the sovereign nation.

Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton arrived at Twickenham earlier today, Saturday 26 February, accompanied by their eldest son Prince George for the Guinness Six Nations Rugby match between England and Wales.The couple, who are known to be competitive with one another, looked tense during certain moments of the match — where England proved victorious winning 6 - 0.The Duke of Cambridge, 39, is Patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, while The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, is Patron of the English Rugby Football Union. Kate looked smart in a checked coat with a rugby scarf as she supported the match with her husband and son.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Kate Middleton have broken their silence on the Ukraine and back the country's 'brave fight'.The royal couple wrote on Twitter: "In October 2020 we had the privilege to meet President Zelenskyy and the First Lady to learn of their hope and optimism for Ukraine’s future. "Today we stand with the President and all of Ukraine’s people as they bravely fight for that future.

Our monarch has faced a challenging start to her Platinum Jubilee year. From her positive Covid test to Prince Andrew’s eye-watering settlement, the Queen has had a turbulent 2022. Sadly, one expert says her troubles aren’t over yet.

Prince William reportedly made a secret visit to MI6 in London just hours before Russia invaded Ukraine. According to the PA, the 39 year old, who is set to "compete" against wife Kate Middleton in a rugby match, met with the department which deals with foreign intelligence in the capital on Wednesday morning. Details of the trip were not publicised and were only made available through the Court Circular, an official record of past royal engagements.The trip was said to be in the Duke of Cambridge's diary for several weeks, and it is not known who he met with during his time at the top-secret department.

Prince William and Kate Middleton will attend England and Wales' Six Nations match on Saturday as the teams clash for the first time since Kate was named as England Rugby's new patronage.The 40 year old's husband, Prince William, is the patron of Wales Rugby, meaning the married couple will be rivals as they watch on at Twickenham Stadium. Royal expert Katie Nicholl tells OK! there is a "competition" between the pair as they gear up to cheer on their respective teams.

Kate Middleton is often seen up front and centre with the Queen at official events and on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.The Duchess of Cambridge is lucky enough to stand in a more prominent position than her husband, Prince William, and even future King Prince Charles at times! Trooping of the Colour will make a comeback this year after two years of absence from the capital - so we can expect the royals to gather on the famous balcony for the first time since 2019. Of course, the Queen will always be in the middle, but why does Kate get to stand so close to her? Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

When it comes to dazzling pieces of jewellery, the royal family have been setting the benchmark with their gems for centuries. So it’s no surprise that one of the first things Prince William gifted Kate Middleton at the beginning of their relationship was a gorgeous ring.

Ever since they met in 2001 at St Andrews University, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s love story has sparkled with all the magic and charm of a fairy tale. And the royal couple celebrated their landmark tenth wedding anniversary in April 2021 and released two new portraits to commemorate the momentous occasion. As Valentine's Day approaches, we cast a look back at the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's first Valentine's Day as a married couple, which they spent apart.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are one of the most famous couples in the UK – and around the world – meaning they've gotten used to cameras following them everywhere they go. Prince William, 39, and Kate, 40, are rarely absent from the headlines, but there was once a point where they managed to live a more private life. For a short period of time between 2010 and 2013, the couple resided on Anglesey, an island on the northwest coast of Wales.