Kate Middleton's 'old friends' have been 'pampering' her with 'fabulous gifts' after surgery

The Duke of Gloucester, a lesser-known member of the Royal Family, has been doing more royal visits than the Princess of Wales and the same number as the Prince of Wales. While the public often focus on how many engagements key royals such as Prince William and Kate carry out each year, they're not the ones who make the most public appearances. In fact, last year they ranked sixth and seventh respectively.

told Fox News.“Catherine is currently dipping her toes back into her routine,” Schofield said, “navigating light communication, i.e. emails, approving scheduling and household duties.

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A picture is worth a thousand words and there is no doubt that the Princess of Wales’ much-loved photos offer a unique insight into the lives and personalities of those closest to her. A natural with a camera, she has become known for taking characterful close-ups of her children, husband William and other members of the royal family, including a prize-winning portrait of Queen Camilla. “The princess is great at capturing a moment,” says leading celebrity and royal photographer Rankin.

Forget the dingy darkrooms, clunky cameras and static imagery of times gone by, for many of today’s royals have marked themselves out as champions of cutting-edge social media. Leading the way are the Prince and Princess of Wales, who put their official Instagram account to powerful use with photos and videos that provide illuminating close-ups of their work and family life, attracting millions of likes in the process.

continues to recover from her abdominal surgery behind closed doors.While attending 77th annual awards, William was asked whether he’s team “Barbie” or “Oppenheimer” — referring to the same day release double-feature that rocked the box office last summer.But William told the Telegraph he has yet to see “Barbie” as well as the other 37 films nominated in other categories as he’s been busy at home.“I’ve done [watched] the fewest I’ve ever done before — with my wife it’s been a bit–,” he said, without elaborating on his wife’s recovery. “But hopefully, we’ll catch up, I’ll make my list tonight,” he said.

Prince William showed he can take a joke at the BAFTAs 2024, as he laughed along with a Ted Lasso star's Royal Family jokes - including one made at his own expense.The Prince of Wales, 41, was at the glamorous event at London's Royal Festival Hall on Sunday night as President of the Academy, a role he's held since 2010. The 41 year old royal watched as the team behind the film Oppenheimer dominated the night, bagging seven awards out of its 13 nominations.The show was hosted by Doctor Who star David Tennant, 52, who kept the audience entertained throughout the evening with his jokes and announcements.

It became clear last week that the Princess of Wales’ recovery is going well as she had been well enough to join her family for a break at Anmer Hall in Norfolk for half term after an emotional few weeks. While the Waleses trip would have been slightly different and less action-packed than usual as Kate is still focused on getting her strength back, it would have provided the perfect opportunity for the family to catch up with many of their closest friends.

As she continues to take time out of the spotlight, the Princess of Wales showed last week that she is well on the road to recovery from major abdominal surgery, as she joined her family for a half-term break at Anmer Hall in Norfolk. The Waleses’ trip will have been slightly different and less action-packed than usual as Kate focuses on getting her strength back.

Kate Middleton is unable to attend the 2024 BAFTAs, so her husband Prince William has a very A-List seatmate instead this year.

Pippa Middleton, the sister of the Princess of Wales, looked incredible as she enjoyed a half-term holiday in the Caribbean with her husband, James Matthews, and their children. Mum of three Pippa, 40, showed off her amazing figure in a blue two-piece swimsuit, as she rocked washboard abs whilst enjoying a day at the beach.

Prince William is set to attend the 2024 BAFTA Awards alone tonight, as his wife Kate Middleton is still recovering following her recent hospital stay.This will be the Prince of Wales's first public outing since Kate's abdominal surgery. He had originally planned to miss the awards ceremony but has since changed his mind.The royal couple attended the ceremony last year but had skipped the previous three years, with William, who has been the president of BAFTA since 2010, sending a video message instead.

The Prince of Wales is confirmed to be attending the EE BAFTA Film Awards this Sunday after Kensington Palace released a statement.

at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor.Royal expert Jennie Bond says the trip has been a “most welcome change” for her since she was discharged from the hospital on Jan. 29.“One of the great beauties of Norfolk is that it is so accessible from London,” Bond told OK! Magazine.“Windsor is lovely, and they have a beautiful house, of course.

When it comes to beauty products, you can’t get much better than a royal recommendation. One brand that’s reported to have popped up in the makeup bags of several royal family members over the years is By Terry, with Princess Diana said to rely on its Baume de Rose Lip Balm, £42 here, as her go-to for keeping her lips nourished and hydrated for many years.

Kate Middleton's favourite handbag brand, Aspinal of London, is having a massive sale with up to 60% off.The Princess of Wales has been seen many times with their bags, and it's not hard to see why she loves them. Other Royal style icons like Meghan Markle and Zara Tindall, as well as TV stars Holly Willoughby and Michelle Keegan, are also fans of the British heritage brand.

As Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis enjoy the start of their half term, royal fans were encouraged by the news that the family of five have travelled to Anmer Hall in Norfolk after the Princess of Wales' abdominal surgery and subsequent rest from official duties.This latest news of Kate's health improving is a positive sign, says former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond. Speaking to OK! about the family's preference for their lives in Norfolk, over the time spent at Windsor, the expert said: "One of the great beauties of Norfolk is that it is so accessible from London. "Of course, if you're royal, you can get anywhere quicker than most – and sometimes they probably use a helicopter - but even by car it’s only a couple of hours and that makes it so much easier than getting to Balmoral." Jennie added: "Windsor is lovely, and they have a beautiful house, of course.

Meghan Markle is reported to be 'incredibly envious' of Kate Middleton's close bond with Prince Harry, a royal expert claimed.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex started dating in 2016, but Harry and Kate had been close for many years before Meghan came into the picture. Ingrid Seward, editor of Majesty magazine and a leading royal author, suggests that one reason why Kate and Meghan might not be on good terms could be due to Kate and Harry's past close relationship. As well as this, she mentioned that Harry had always wanted a sister and found that in Kate.

Prince William will 'shield' Kate Middleton as she 'recuperates' after surgery, a former royal press secretary has claimed. On 17 January, Kensington Palace announced that Kate, 42, had been admitted to hospital for "planned abdominal surgery" and will not return to public duties until after Easter as she is advised to take 10 to 14 weeks to recover. Almost two weeks later, it was announced that the Princess of Wales had returned to her home in Windsor "to continue her recovery from surgery" and she's said to be "on the mend".

King Charles has spoken publicly for the first time since his cancer diagnosis was revealed.