told Life & Style. “She’s not putting any pressure on herself to do anything or see anyone because deadlines in a situation like this can make the recovery way more stressful.
21.05.2024 - 16:05 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Prince William and Kate Middleton consciously chose not to name their daughter Charlotte after the late Queen Elizabeth II or Princess Diana for a significant reason, it has been reported.
The world eagerly awaited the announcement from the royal couple when they welcomed their baby girl on May 2, 2015, with many speculating that the names Elizabeth or Diana would be chosen in tribute to the two iconic figures of contemporary royal history.
However, the Prince and Princess of Wales decided to pay homage to both women through her middle names, settling on Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, reports the Mirror.
Now at nine years old, she bears the full title Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Wales.
Royal commentator Richard Kay suggests that Kate and William made a deliberate choice to avoid bestowing their daughter with a first name that might lead to constant comparisons with previous royal women.
Kay, speaking in the Channel 5 documentary 'Secrets of the Royal Palaces', opined that this was a "wise" move, arguing that it would have otherwise placed young Charlotte in an ongoing position of scrutiny.
He commented: "I think he very wisely decided not to give Charlotte his mother's name as her first name. Everything she did and said would have been compared with her. By giving Diana as the middle name, it means Diana is still there."
Prince William, now 41, was a young lad of 15 when his mother, Princess Diana, tragically passed away in Paris on 31 August 1997.
Royal editor Emily Andrews, from the Mail on Sunday, shared insights into how Diana's legacy continues to resonate with William: "William has spoken about the loss of his mother and the impact it had. He thinks about her pretty much every day and he wants to keep his
told Life & Style. “She’s not putting any pressure on herself to do anything or see anyone because deadlines in a situation like this can make the recovery way more stressful.
King Charles, Queen Camilla and Prince William were all present this week to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Yet when asked by a young fan about Princess Charlotte's absence, the future king shared a surprising piece of information regarding his little one's education.The sweet exchange occurred during the memorial event in Portsmouth on Wednesday, when William crossed paths with the great-granddaughter of Captain Alastair Bannerman, a soldier involved in the D-Day Landings, after recounting an excerpt from his diary.
Us Weekly. “They’ve been reconnecting and are closer than ever.”The mom of three’s time at home has also allowed her to spend more time with the pair’s three children — Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
It is well-known that King Charles is an incredibly dedicated grandfather and spends as much time as possible with the youngest members of his family.There have been a number of times over the years that he has shared anecdotes about the youngsters with members of the public or could be overheard organising plans to come round and see them.The King has five grandchildren: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. He is also the step-grandfather of Queen Camilla's five grandchildren, Lola and Freddie Parker-Bowles and Eliza, Gus and Louis Lopes.
Buckingham Palace has reportedly received “tens of thousands” of get well soon cards for the Princes of Wales after it was revealed that she had been diagnosed with a form of cancer. Back in March, Kate Middleton opened up in an emotional video where she shared news of her cancer diagnosis and explained that she would be beginning preventative chemotherapy as she requested that the public give her “time, space and privacy”.
Despite being just nine years old, Princess Charlotte has a surprisingly refined taste in food, as revealed by her mum, the Princess of Wales. While most children would typically prefer sweet-tasting snacks, this young royal's favourite nibble is decidedly more mature. Perfectly fitting for a member of the Royal Family, Charlotte's culinary preferences are already quite sophisticated.
The Princess of Wales has reportedly been enjoying days "out and about" with her family in recent weeks as she continues to undergo treatment for cancer. According to the Daily Mail, the news about the princess venturing out has been viewed as a positive sign and comes as palace officials have said they have been inundated with "tens of thousands'" of get-well-soon cards after her cancer diagnosis.
A royal expert has pointed out how the Prince and Princess of Wales made a "wise" decision when it came to naming their daughter, Princess Charlotte. The couple welcomed their baby girl on 2 May, 2015 at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington. While there were a number of names which were thought to be possibilities as the name of the new royal baby, it was expected that there would be reference to Queen Elizabeth II and Diana, Princess of Wales.
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are the latest in a long line of young royals to have the added benefit of a live-in nanny. While the trio's parents, The Prince and Princess of Wales, are known for being very hands-on when it comes to their children, it's sensible for the couple to take on extra help which can alleviate the pressures that come with their hectic work schedules.
Princess Kate and Prince William have shared a joint message this evening and expressed their "incredible sadness".The royal couple paid tribute to the pilot who sadly lost their life in a plane crash at the Battle of Britain event today, 25 May.The Waleses issued a heartfelt message on X, formerly known as Twitter, and said: "Incredibly sad to hear of the news this afternoon from RAF Coningsby," the tweet began. "Our thoughts this evening are with the pilot’s loved ones, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and the wider RAF family." They signed off as W & C, which is in reference to their first names, William and Catherine.
Trooping the Colour is fast approaching and, despite the announcement of the upcoming General Election, it is still expected to be given permission to take place. The annual celebration - which celebrates the official birthday of the sovereign - is set for Saturday, 15 June and will see the regiments of the Foot Guards parade from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall and back.
King Charles and Queen Camilla were charmed by two delightful new nicknames this week, bestowed upon them by children from Sulivan Primary School in London during their visit to the Chelsea Flower Show.
After an incredibly difficult first five months of the year, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will surely be looking forward to leaving the classroom behind as they prepare to break up from school this week. While very little is known about how the family will spend their time together, a visit to their beloved Norfolk home Anmer Hall will surely be on the cards.Thought to be the Prince and Princess of Wales' favourite property, Anmer Hall was a wedding gift to the couple from the late Queen and is located on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, just a stone's throw from Sandringham House.
The Prince and Princess of Wales were both fortunate to receive the best education possible as they attended some of the best schools in the UK.This is also the case for their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, as the royal trio have already had an enviable start to their studies and are currently enrolled at Lambrook Prep School in Berkshire. After nursery school, Prince William was educated at Wetherby Prep School and then went on to attend Ludgrove School in Berkshire, before attending Eton College from 1995-2000.
As the Chelsea Flower Show gets underway for another year, the Royal Family are expected to be out in force - with King Charles and Queen Camilla leading the celebrations.There have been countless memorable moments at the show over the years, but very few measure up to Prince Louis' debut in 2019. Along with his parents and elder siblings, Louis visited the show to see the Back to Nature Garden the Princess of Wales had designed. It was here that the youngster took some of his earliest steps, played with his family and proved that he is the least camera shy member of the Royal Family.
King Charles and Queen Camilla are reportedly yet to RSVP to what's being dubbed the "wedding of the year", with the event just three weeks away.
Ever since the Prince of Wales took over the role as head of the Duchy of Cornwall from his father back in September 2022, Prince William has made it clear he intends to make his mark and continue to focus projects which are dear to his heart, from the environment to homelessness. On his most recent visit to Cornwall, William delighted the crowds as he spoke about his children and gave an encouraging update on the Princess of Wales, saying: “She's doing well, thanks." He also revealed that his three young children were jealous of his trip to Cornwall and said they might come away for a holiday later this year.
King Charles is reportedly quite fond of spending quality time with Zara and Mike Tindall's three children. The King is a doting grandfather to five – not only Zara and Mike's kids, Mia, Lena and Lucas, but also Kate Middleton and Prince William's trio – Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Yet sadly the King has had limited interaction with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's offspring, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, as they reside in the US – over 5,000 miles away from their Royal relatives in the UK.
Princess Charlotte made a cheeky response when an aide tried to help her with a lovely gift back in 2019, as her mum, Kate Middleton has labelled her 'the boss'. It's clear that the young Royal, who recently turned nine years old, has grown in confidence over the years, winning over the public on Royal outings and even keeping her two brothers in check. Her self-confidence and independence were most noticeable back in 2019 when she attended the annual Christmas Day service with her family.
Princess Charlotte's cheeky response when an aide attempted to assist her with a delightful gift has been revealed.