Kate Middleton has ‘lonely position’ but Royal Family see her ‘as their asset’

When it comes to buying a present for the person who has everything, what do you get? The Royal Family are notorious for their funny tradition of buying each other gag gifts at Christmas time, with previous presents including a leather toilet seat, a 'grown your own girlfriend kit' and even a shower cap which had “Ain’t life a b****”. While these gifts are supposed to be utterly bizarre, there is one present that Prince William bought for Kate in the early days of their relationship that she has apparently never let him forget.The Prince of Wales revealed what the strange present was on a podcast with Peter Crouch.

The Princess of Wales is widely regarded as one of the most popular members of the Royal Family following her marriage to Prince William back in 2011. As the wife of a future king, her role as a senior royal within the Firm is incredibly important as she supports hundreds of charitable organisations - from the importance of early childhood to helping those with addiction issues.

It is no secret that the Prince and Princess of Wales went to incredibly privileged schools and received the best education possible. 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.

James Middleton, who is the younger brother of the Princess of Wales, has welcomed his first child with wife Alizée Thevenet.The couple officially shared the announcement on Instagram, after the 36-year-old and Alizée, 32, were spotted in London drinking coffee and pushing a stroller. James was seen with his little one in a £795 navy Silver Cross pram – identical to one that Kate was once seen using when Prince George was a born.

Kate Middleton's brother James Middleton has become a father after welcoming his first child wife with Alizée. On Tuesday, October 24, the 36 year old was spotted pushing his newborn - whose gender is yet to be revealed - in a pram on a walk with, French financier Alizée, 33, in Notting Hill.

photos obtained by the Daily Mail.The couple, who sipped on coffees during their Notting Hill walk, have yet to share the child’s name or sex.James, 36, announced the pair were expecting their first child in July after sharing a photo of Thevenet embracing their dog with her growing baby bump on display.“We couldn’t be more excited… well Mable might be ❤️,” he captioned his wife’s baby bump debut, referencing their pet.“It was a very difficult start to the year after losing my beloved Ella, however, we will end the year with the most precious little addition to our growing family. ❤️”James announced the sad news that his therapy dog of 15 years, Ella, died in January.Taking to Instagram at the time, he paid tribute to his beloved pooch.“It is with great sadness that I announce my dear Ella has passed away.

James Middleton and his wife Alizee Thevenet are parents!

Prince William and Kate Middleton seem to have the perfect fairytale romance with their relationship spanning back to their early university days.

Kate Middleton’s uncle, Gary Goldsmith, was said to be in talks to star on fan favourite I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, but bosses reportedly backed out. As reported by The Sun, it’s believed they feared the businessman, who is the brother of Kate’s mum Carole Middleton, was "too much of a risk".

When it comes to jewellery, Kate Middleton is all about keeping it classic and chic. Rarely spotted with a dramatic statement piece, instead she opts for more delicate, timeless items that she rewears again and again.

Prince Louis has cemented his position as the cheekiest young royal with his funny antics over the years, and, as he heads off on his half term holidays this week, how will he spend his time? While there will surely be adventures galore, something that is certain is that this break from school will be different from previous ones as the family are starting to have to juggle the three children's different needs. With his school exams looming, Prince George may have to take centre stage in his parent's eyes as he continues his revision, but how will Charlotte and Louis fare? “William and Kate have three children with very different demands.

Professor Green may be best known for his successful music career and high-profile relationships, but in recent years, he has turned his hand to more charity work and his vitamin company, Aguulp. And with this, the rapper, whose real name is Stephen Marsden, has gotten the opportunity to work with several fellow famous faces - including royalty.

Carole Middleton has been seen at her daughter’s side during various royal appearances and has been credited by her son-in-law, Prince William, for warmly welcoming him into their family.The Princess of Wales' mother has also been a great source of stability for the young family and has always been on hand to help out with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. And it is clear that Carole has passed her caring and supportive instincts down to her children, with an expert claiming that Kate was raised to do everything "to perfection" by her "ambitious" mother.

King Charles is keen for Prince William and Kate Middleton to increase the number of royal engagements they undertake next year, according to a source. They say the idea would be to lighten the load on more senior members of the Royal Family. Royal insiders have said that in response to a growing interest in the Royal Family among a younger generation, the King is keen to bring William and Kate to the forefront to help build a future the monarch can sustain.

Kate Middleton is still reportedly struggling to forgive her brother-in-law Prince Harry and has 'pulled up the royal drawbridge,' an royal expert has claimed. After taking a step back from the Royal Family three years ago, Harry and Meghan made a series of allegations, including accusations in Harry's memoir that Prince William was 'violent' towards him. In a TV interview, Harry also accused his brother and sister-in-law of "stereotyping" Meghan, saying their "behaviour" caused a barrier in terms of welcoming her into the family.

King Charles' skills with a brush and watercolours have made him a top-selling artist, and other family members have also shown they are quick on the draw. Not only does Charles reign over the country, but he has proven himself to be a king in the art world too, as one of the UK’s most successful living painters.The King’s love of using watercolours first began at Gordonstoun school in Scotland, and signed copies of his work now sell at auction for four-figure sums.

While they have travelled the world together, the Prince and Princess of Wales often prefer to spend their time off closer to home with their young family. One favourite destination is the Isles of Scilly, off the coast of Cornwall, where William can recreate happy memories of holidays spent there as a boy.

—a fresh and exciting look for a royal whose signature hairstyle is on mood boards around the world. And now she's already on to another look, with new bangs that are more visible and even shorter than before.In early October, Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited Cardiff for the beginning of Black History Month to meet with members of the Windrush Cymru Elders, Black History Cymru 365, and the Ethnic Minority Youth Forum for Wales.

Daily Mail. “I’ll try.”Last month, Middleton was also seen wearing Band-Aids on the same two fingers while visiting High Down Prison in Surrey.The incident was due to jumping on a trampoline with children Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.The Duchess of Cambridge has bandaged her hand on more than one occasion.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are well-known for their light-hearted jokes when it comes to a competition. Whether it is a boat race against survival expert Bear Grylls or a game of table tennis, the couple are always trying to better one another during their public engagements.This competitive spirit has extended to cheeky comments about each other in public before, such as when William jokes with crowds about not encouraging Kate's love of babies.