Kate Middleton and Prince William's very different gap years - she sailed while he cleaned toilets

of with , , and reveals so much into an extraordinary family at a difficult time. (See the photo .)The Prince and Princess of Wales are said to have prioritized their children more than ever over the last few months as Kate Middleton undergoes treatment for cancer.

the Prince of Wales, 41, wrote on Instagram, signing the message with a “W.”Notably, the image did not include his estranged brother Prince Harry, who opted to remain silent on Father’s Day.In contrast to his family, the Duke of Sussex, 39, who was reportedly not invited to attend Saturday’s Trooping the Colour ceremony, kept a low profile during Sunday’s festivities.There was no public acknowledgment of Father’s Day from him nor his wife, Meghan Markle, who is famously feuding with her own dad, Thomas Markle.What’s more, the Sussexes did not share an image of Harry with the pair’s two children — Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet — on the special day.Over in the UK, the royals made sure to acknowledge the senior members of the family in separate posts.Kensington Royal shared a heartwarming image of William with his and Kate Middleton’s three children Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, in honor of Father’s Day.“We love you, Papa,” they captioned the sweet pic, which showed them looking out at the coast of Norfolk, England last month.The royal family’s official social media pages also posted footage of Charles and his late father, Prince Philip.“Wishing all Dads, and those who may be missing their parents today, a relaxing Father’s Day,” they captured the throwback pics, which showed the father-son duo over the years.While Harry’s deafening silence on Father’s Day was noticeable, it is unclear if he had privately reached out to his estranged father to mark the holiday.The Post has reached out to reps for the Sussexes for comment.

The Order of the Garter is one of the most recognisable annual royal traditions, thanks in part to the unique uniforms which the likes of King Charles, Queen Camilla and the Prince of Wales wear. As the Order of the Garter is the oldest order of chivalry in the United Kingdom and the most senior knighthood in the British honours system which is only outranked by the Victoria Cross and the George Cross, it is a significant honour to be invested.

The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show on June 13, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said that Harry, 39, and Meghan, 42, moved so fast in their romance unlike William, 41, and Kate Middleton.“Kate was given ten years to peer into the goldfish bowl of royal life,” said Bond. “I think it was brilliant she saw all the restrictions and glare of publicity it brings.

The jubilant cheers of "We've got our Princess back" echoed on Saturday, serving as testament to the public's joy.

Although it was likely a poignant moment for Kate Middleton who reunited with Royal Family for first time since Christmas, it was clear to see the 42 year old's main focus was her children.The Princess of Wales - who is mum to Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis - made an emotional appearance at today's (June 15) Trooping the Colour celebrations and looked sensational as she stepped out on the royal balcony. But given the rather wet and windy weather, it could have been a cold event for the royals as they waved to onlookers.

Kate Middleton made an emotional return to Royal duties today to celebrate Trooping the Colour, a tradition that has been carried out annually for over 260 years to celebrate the British monarch's birthday. As the Princess of Wales emerged on the balcony with the royal family, the 42 year old looked glowing in a monochrome outfit and marked her first public appearance since her cancer diagnosis.

Kate Middleton was seen comforting her daughter, Princess Charlotte, after she had a minor slip on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in 2018. While she stood in front of her mum, the Duchess of Cambridge, and her dad, Prince William, waving right on cue, at one point the little royal appeared to stumble backwards - as if she fell off a small step she was standing on.

The Telegraph, the Court Circular entry read, “The Prince of Wales this afternoon visited the Secret Intelligence Service.”The father of three made a similar visit in 2022 when he was still the Duke of Cambridge.And in 2012, William went to the MI6 headquarters in London with his wife, Kate Middleton.In 2019, William also spent a 3-week stint working with the MI5, MI6, and GCHQ teams to grasp a better understanding of how the UK’s security and intelligence agencies work.

mark 80 years since D-Day in Normandy, France, a friend of the king’s told the Sunday Times on June 9 that the father-son duo have an extremely healthy relationship at the moment as they lead the monarchy. “If there was ever a green-eyed monster or a sense of rivalry between the two, that is a chapter of the past,” said the friend.“The King sees his son as a useful ally on family matters and increasingly in discharging the duties of nation and state,” they continued.

Kate Middleton's grandmother was an incredible WWII codebreaker, who played an important in the second world war.The Princess of Wales revealed her relative Valerie Middleton's incredible story while honouring the Red Cross in 2020. War hero Valerie worked as a codebreaker at Bletchley Park which broke the Enigma code.

spokesperson told NBC.It’s unclear if she will attend the Trooping the Colour but is reportedly “considering” an appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony.The Princess of Wales has remained largely out of the public eye since she revealed her cancer diagnosis to the world in March.And it appears as though she “may never come back in the role that people saw her in before,” a source told Us Weekly.The guard responded to the Princess of Wales’ letter saying they were deeply touched.“We continue to wish Her Royal Highness well in her recovery and send Her our very best wishes,” the guard posted to X.In March, Middleton put down a $2,500 tab for the Irish Guard at the regimental bar in the UK town of Aldershot when she missed the St.

continues to undergo cancer treatment behind closed doors.King Charles, for his part, skipped out on the festivities after having just returned from France to honor veterans on the 80th anniversary of the historic D-Day landings.The father of three looked dapper in a classic ensemble complete with grey bottoms and a black tailcoat atop a crisp white shirt.William swiftly entered the cathedral without greeting the large crowd gathered outside.William’s cousin, Princess Eugenie, was also spotted arriving for the lavish service to watch Grosvenor, who is one of the richest men in Britain, and Henson say their “I Do’s.”William will be an usher at the 400-person ceremony as Grosvenor, 33, is the godfather to Prince George.The Duke of Westminster is also godfather to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s son Archie, however the Sussexes declined the invitation to attend the nuptials.Ahead of Grosvenor’s wedding, the Dean of Chester revealed that the service will be in modern English to reflect the “contemporary couple.” An “intimate gathering” will follow the ceremony at Eaton Hall, Grosvenor’s 11,000-acre family estate, where the reception will take place.The Sunday Times described the event as “the most royal non-royal wedding of the year, with members of Britain’s oldest and wealthiest aristocratic families heading north.”Speaking ahead of the nuptials, a spokesman for the couple said that they’ve “taken a great deal of care in planning the wedding, putting their own personal stamp on all the arrangements and have made a conscious effort to involve local and regional suppliers in several aspects of the day.”On Thursday night, Princess Eugenie was seen enjoying some pre-wedding drinks with fellow guests at the nearby Grosvenor

The countdown is on for the society wedding of the year as Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, will marry Olivia Henson today, 7 June. While the bride-to-be tends to keep a relatively low profile, she already holds special links with Kate Middleton and Princess Eugenie. Hugh, 33, who is one of the country's wealthiest men and Prince George's godparent, and his wife-to-be Olivia, 30, prefer to lead a quieter life away from the spotlight, despite the excitement surrounding their wedding.

Sarah Ferguson found herself in a slightly awkward situation on Wednesday's Good Morning Britain when she faced probing questions about Prince Andrew's alleged tiff with King Charles III. Fergie, 64, joined Susanna Reid and Martin Lewis on the morning show on 5 June to discuss her recent health scares, having been diagnosed with skin cancer this year following her breast cancer treatment. The Duchess of York discussed her journey to recovery and even her wish to join the cast of Netflix's hit series Bridgerton.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly not been invited to this year's Trooping the Colour, making it the second year in a row that the Sussexes have been left off the event's guest list.The couple, who stepped down from being working Royals in 2020, attended the Trooping the Colour, in 2018 and 2019.The event was then scaled down dramatically in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and took place at Windsor Castle without a large gathering of the Royal Family. Harry and Meghan then attended the event again in 2022 when they visited the UK for the late Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.

Every year, the Royal Family gathers for a grand celebration of the monarch's official birthday at Trooping the Colour. This event is a highlight for Royal enthusiasts as it culminates in the family's appearance on Buckingham Palace's balcony to watch the RAF flypast.

The love story of Prince William and Kate Middleton that blossomed at St Andrews University is widely celebrated, yet few are aware they nearly met during their gap years preceding university. Both William and Kate took part in the Raleigh International Challenge, and their adventures in Southern Chile occurred mere weeks apart.

Over the years, a number of royal family members have gotten married in both private and very public ceremonies broadcast around the world. Various British royal family members wed people without royal status, and though regularly in the public eye, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle are just two of the many spouses who married into the family. Below are some of the spouses who married into the British royal family and a deeper look into their relationships.

told The Mirror.“Although Harry and Meghan have little sympathy for Prince Andrew, they’ve kept in regular contact with Beatrice and Eugenie who have always been free of any associations with Meghan’s angry, bitter time in the UK.”Quinn believes Princess Catherine fears that Beatrice and Eugenie have more in common with the Sussexes as non-working royals.“They sense that Beatrice and Eugenie feel that, as virtual outcasts themselves, they have far more in common with Harry and Megan than with any other part of the family,” Quinn added.“The situation is made worse by the fact that the senior royals’ main asset — Kate herself — is effectively out of action while she continues her treatment for cancer.”Harry, 39, has remained close to Eugenie, 34, since he and Markle quit royal life in 2020.Eugenie has even visited the Sussexes in the US, with the pair seen watching the Super Bowl together back in 2022.