Kate Middleton's friends 'taken aback' after asking them to call her by a different name

Very few people need reminding that the Prince and Princess of Wales' romance began when they were both studying at St Andrews University in Scotland. However, the future couple had a very near miss the year before they enrolled as they both undertook gap years which saw them almost cross paths.

A never-before-seen picture of the Prince and Princess of Wales from a 2023 trip to Wales has been shared online. In a photo uploaded to Facebook, Duffryn Mawr Country House marked the one-year anniversary of having Prince William and Kate Middleton stay at their accommodation as they shared a snap of the pair smiling alongside its staff. In the photo, 42 year old Kate looked stunning as she sported a grey midi dress which featured a bow detail around the neckline as well as a smart black coat.

When she's out fulfilling her Royal engagements, the Princess of Wales is the epitome of elegance with her impeccable fashion sense and flawless beauty looks. However, Kate once looked totally different in a seldom-seen snapshot that captured her indulging in an unexpected pastime at her Norfolk residence.

Prince William and Kate Middleton's eldest son, Prince George, could have had a completely different name - one that Kate was particularly fond of at the time.

Kate Middleton has reportedly flouted a culinary convention adhered to by Queen Elizabeth II, after a heartwarming interaction with a young admirer revealed her preferred treat.

Kate Middleton paid a touching tribute to the late Queen during her surprise cameo at last year's Eurovision final in Liverpool. The Princess of Wales delighted fans with her piano skills and radiant appearance in the opening minutes of the show.

Beauty buffs are heaping praise on an anti-wrinkle cream that Kate Middleton's personal makeup artist insists she 'swears by'. The face serum, which contains ingredients that mimic Botox without the needles, is developed and produced in Germany, and can be difficult to get your hands on in the UK - but can be found on Amazon, and it's on sale.

Kate Middleton was left in "floods of tears" following a tense phone call with Prince William, according to reports. The couple, who were not yet married at the time, had to spend some holidays apart due to royal tradition.

visited London this week to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.The trip marked his first since learning of his estranged sister-in-law’s cancer diagnosis in March.However, hopes for a royal reconciliation were slashed on Tuesday when Harry’s reps confirmed to The Post that he would not meet with his family, specifically King Charles, due to the king’s “full” schedule.What’s more, no members of the royal family attended Wednesday’s Invictus celebrations at St.

Kate Middleton is next in line to become Queen as her husband Prince William is heir to the throne, and it's been reported that she's already thought about who would become her Lady-in-Waiting.The significant royal role is to provide companionship and support, as well as help with royal duties. A royal expert has suggested that the Princess of Wales might consider appointing her sister Pippa Matthews as her Lady-in-Waiting as she steps into a more prominent position within the Royal Family. Unlike her previous engagements where Kate did not rely on ladies-in-waiting or companions, the situation may change, especially with her future as Queen in view, reports the Mirror.

The family of Kate Middleton are currently mourning the loss of a close family friend, Tony Henman, who has reportedly died.The Princess of Wales’ parents Carole and Michael Middleton were said to be close to Tony, who was the father of tennis legend Tim Henman. According to reports, Tony died on Friday at the age of 84, the Daily Mail reports.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are reportedly too preoccupied to address the ongoing issues with Prince Harry, according to a royal expert. The Prince and Princess of Wales lack the "will or the strength" to tackle what's been dubbed 'the Prince Harry problem', as the Duke of Sussex makes his anticipated return to the UK.

touched down in London to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.Later that day, Harry’s reps confirmed to The Post that he will not be meeting up with his estranged father this week due to King Charles’ “full” schedule.What’s more, the rest of the royals have made no plans to see him during his brief visit to London, which includes the Prince and Princess of Wales.“Harry would love to reconnect with Kate,” Christopher Andersen, who penned “The King: The Life of Charles III,” told Fox News.“They were once extremely close, and Harry was hit hard by the news of her cancer diagnosis, which he learned about just the way the rest of us did, via Kate’s shocking video.”“Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear [Prince] William is willing to let his brother anywhere near his ailing wife,” he added.Andersen said there has been “too much drama” between the two camps that has caused “lingering bitterness on everyone’s part.”“The chances of even a meeting between Harry and the rest of the royal family, much less some sort of reconciliation, seem extremely slim,” he added.In a further blow to the exiled royal, Harry was reportedly forced to check into a hotel room after not being offered a bed at any royal residences peppered across the country. He also won’t be seeing King Charles while in the UK.

Kate Middleton's close friend has revealed how the Royal family are "going through hell" following Kate's cancer diagnosis.

Kate Middleton and Prince William are set to celebrate Princess Charlotte's ninth birthday on May 2, but fans are eagerly waiting for the annual birthday photo that the family usually releases. However, it seems like the Prince and Princess of Wales might be breaking tradition this year, just like they did for Prince Louis' sixth birthday last week.Traditionally, the couple would release images of their children's birthdays under embargo the day before, but for Louis' birthday, a new picture was posted directly on social media on his actual birthday.

King Charles after his cancer diagnosis in February.It’ll be Harry’s first trip to his home soil since learning of his sister-in-law’s cancer diagnosis last month.And while the trip could be the perfect chance for a royal reconciliation, it appears as though the royals aren’t interested in mending bridges.“Both sides understand each other’s position clearly now,” a friend of the couple told the Daily Beast. “William and Catherine felt completely betrayed by Harry’s memoir [Spare].”“They don’t speak to Harry and Meghan [Markle], and they are certainly not about to start when Catherine is at her most vulnerable.”The Post has reached out to Kensington Palace for comment.Elsewhere, another insider told the outlet that while William — the heir to the throne — has no interest in meeting up with his brother, he has no issue with their dad, King Charles, reuniting with him.“[Harry is] just another person who sold his story to the papers,” the source adds.

previously dodged questions about wife Kate Middleton amid the uproar about her whereabouts and her cancer announcement — but he’s finally answering some questions. On Tuesday, the Prince of Wales, 41, chatted with some fans while he did a walkabout and stopped by James’ Place Newcastle.

Prince William gave an update on how his wife Princess Catherine (aka Kate Middleton) is doing amid her cancer battle.

Strictly Come Dancing ’s head judge Shirley Ballas has opened up about a surprise royal visit to the set of the iconic dance show last December, when Prince Louis made an adorable request to the stars. The young royal, six, made the spontaneous trip last year with mum Kate Middleton, 42 and big sister Princess Charlotte, eight, as the trio headed to Elstree studios in Hertfordshire to get a behind the scenes look at how the show was made.

Over the weekend, we learned that Prince Harry will be returning to the UK.