Kate Middleton convinced 'Queen was looking down on us' as 5 rainbows appeared after death

Prince William and Kate Middleton may be known around the world, but they’re trying to make life as normal as possible for their three children.

, , , and are presenting a united front. In a new photo shared by the official Royal Family Instagram account on October 1, the Prince and Princess of Wales posed for a new portrait with the new King and Queen Consort. The photo, taken at Buckingham Palace was captured the evening prior to funeral. “Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort with Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales,” .

met with with volunteer staff workers at Windsor Guildhall on Thursday to thank them for their service during the Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on Monday.The monarch died at the age of 96 on Sept. 8 after 70 years as the sovereign.The new Prince and Princess of Wales noted how the queen is “looking down” on them after they saw several rainbows hanging above Balmoral Castle following her passing.“In Scotland, how many rainbows turned up?” William, 40, asked the staff, according to the Telegraph. “You hardly ever see rainbows up there, but there were five.”Middleton, 40, chimed in, “Her Majesty was looking down on us.”The colorful weather phenomenon has had much significance with the royal family in recent weeks.

For the past two weeks, the country has been united in grief after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II – never more clear to see than at the sombre occasion of Her Majesty’s funeral. The poignancy of seeing the royal family come together in their mourning has been deeply moving for fans, particularly in the case of William and Kate, the new Prince and Princess of Wales, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan.The foursome have been plagued by drama over recent years, following Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back as working royals – a decision that’s been littered with bombshell interviews, including that infamous 2021 Oprah tell-all, in which Meghan alleged that Kate made her cry in the run-up to her wedding.But the Queen’s death has reunited the family, and a royal insider tells heat that Kate and Meghan, in particular, have put the drama behind them for the sake of the late Queen, their father-in-law, the new King, and their husbands.“Kate and Meghan are being cordial towards each other,” we’re told.

Some members of the royal family looked so somber as Queen Elizabeth‘s coffin was transported out of Westminster Abbey and brought to Wellington Arch after her funeral on Monday (September 19) in London, England.

Prince Louis, 4, has been asking a lot of questions following the Queen’s death, his mother Kate Middleton revealed.

state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were seen walking behind Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, as they made their way to their seats for the service. The Duchess of Sussex was seen arriving alongside Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, at the funeral as Prince Harry participated in the procession with Prince William behind the queen's coffin as it was moved from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey. Meghan wore the pearl and diamond drop earrings gifted to her by the late British monarch during their 2018 outing together. She paired the meaningful accessories with a wide-brimmed hat, black cape dress and heels.

during royal mourning periods, latest sartorial choice is an even deeper homage to the late .On Saturday, September 17, the Princess of Wales joined her husband, , and other members of the royal family for a lunch reception with dignitaries at Buckingham Palace wearing a black dress with a three-strand pearl necklace previously owned by Queen Elizabeth. While the pearl and diamond earrings worn by Middleton were also from the Queen's collection, this necklace was a particular favorite. “She wasn't interested in material things at all,” the Queen's former assistant private secretary, Sam Cohen, recently told .

, Kate Middleton, staring out from the car—dressed in black, a netted veil framing her bright blue eyes, a demure mask, given it was held at the heights of the pandemic when funeral numbers were limited to 30 mourners—and sheathed in pearls was one of the most famous photographs to be taken at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral in 2021 (discounting that picture of the lonesome Queen at the end of a pew in Windsor Castle).The four strand pearl choker—first lent to Kate for the queen and Prince Philip’s 70th wedding anniversary in 2017—was a nod to her grandmother-in-law, but also Prince Philip and his marriage and service to the queen. Pearls, too, were a significant choice: they are often considered the royal choice for ‘mourning jewelry’—in a tradition that dates back to Queen Victoria’s era.

It’s an emotional day for the royal family. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin was taken from Buckingham Palace on Wednesday and a procession including King Charles III, Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward took to the streets of London to bring it to Westminster Hall.

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was taken from Buckingham Palace on Wednesday and a procession including King Charles III, Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward took to the streets of London to bring it to Westminster Hall. Once inside Westminster, William and Harry were joined by their wives, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, for the Service for the Reception of Her Majesty's Coffin. The queen's coffin will lie in state at Westminster Abbey until the date of her planned funeral on Sept. 19.

Kate Middleton appears to have recently changed her hair color and fans noticed while she was making her latest appearance.

With new roles come new responsibilities. Upon ascending the throne, King Charles III officially bestowed Prince William and Duchess Kate with the royal titles of Prince of Wales and Princess of Wales, respectively — honors that the world associates with Charles and the late Princess Diana.

. Kate Middleton, who is also now the (a title passed down from the new ), was seen driving around during her time of mourning. Much like the rest of the royal family, the new princess was wearing all-black with large, circle sunglasses—probably in an attempt to give her a bit of privacy from the British press during the family's difficult time. The duchess, who did not see the former Queen before her death in Scotland, and instead stayed home with the children she shares with Prince William.

Kate Middleton on Friday was seen for the first time since Queen Elizabeth II died, and it's clear the new Princess of Wales is in mourning.The 40-year-old was spotted in Windsor, England, behind the wheel of an SUV wearing black shades and a black turtleneck. She couldn't be there to bid Elizabeth goodbye after Her Majesty fell gravely ill Thursday and hours before she died.

has officially dubbed Prince William and Kate Middleton the Prince and Princess of Wales, making the the first to hold the title since the late  On September 9, King Charles made his first address to the British people in his new role since the death of . During the speech, he passed on his former titles to his .

King Charles III praised his mother and children in his first address to the nation as sovereign. King Charles III has made William and Kate the Prince and Princess of Wales, referring to the new roles and titles now given to members of the family, confirming Camilla would serve has his Queen Consort.

Kate Middleton has been given the title Princess of Wales the new King Charles III announced in his first official speech.The new King made the announcement to the titles of both William and Kate in his first official address: "As my Heir, William now assumes the Scottish titles which have meant so much to me. “He succeeds me as Duke of Cornwall and takes on the responsibilities for the Duchy of Cornwall which I have undertaken for more than five decades.