The Mirror. However, the scribe believes Harry and Markle will make a more concerted effort with the King in 2024.
11.12.2023 - 08:51 / ok.co.uk
Kate Middleton dazzled everyone at a state banquet at Buckingham Palace when she wore a tiara that hadn't been seen in over 80 years.
The event was part of the state visit for the President of the Republic of Korea Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee in November. In a surprising fashion twist, the Princess of Wales chose to wear the Strathmore Rose tiara for the first time.
This stunning piece hadn't been seen since the Queen Mother wore it back in the 1930s as reported by The Mirror.
The all-diamond Strathmore Rose tiara was a wedding gift to the Queen Mother from her father, the Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne.
Kate is only the second person to wear this tiara in public after the Queen Mother - it's also the fourth tiara she has worn as the Princess of Wales. By choosing to wear the Strathmore Rose, Kate showed her connection to the Queen Mother, who had a very special relationship with her grandson and Kate's father-in-law, King Charles.
Lauren Kiehna, a Royal jewellery expert, shared with People magazine: "Kate has always signalled that she'd like to emulate the Queen Mother's royal role and wearing her jewels is an important symbol of that continuity. "It's fitting that Kate - likely with some assistance from King Charles - would choose to wear the tiara exactly a hundred years after the Queen Mother originally received it." The tiara can be worn in two ways, either across the forehead or on top of the head, just like Kate did at the banquet.
She paired the tiara with a stunning white Jenny Packham dress adorned with gold details, earrings that once belonged to Queen Elizabeth, and her honours: the Royal Family Order and her Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order sash and star. King Charles was very close to
.The Mirror. However, the scribe believes Harry and Markle will make a more concerted effort with the King in 2024.
late Queen Elizabeth’s first cousin Prince Michael of Kent — shed some light on the 75-year-old sovereign’s habits.The “Two and a Half Men” star, 43, called Charles a “very dear friend” in a new interview with Tatler.“I spend a bit of time with him,” she shared. She explained that the former Prince of Wales often stays up late writing letters after the work day of carrying out royal engagements is done.The “Sanditon” actress continued: “You see how he works all day long, has a quick supper and then disappears until about 4 a.m.
“Charles III: The Coronation Year,” which aired on Dec. 26, Elliot gave her take on the royal couple’s marriage, calling her sister the king’s “rock.”“She’s somebody who is completely loyal and she isn’t somebody who has huge highs and lows,” the Queen’s sister said.
King Charles has reportedly adopted Prince Harry's role of jokester this year over the Christmas period.
public service Monday in a Christmas message that he connected to the health of the planet and wars that are raging.In a prerecorded video shot with him standing beside a Christmas tree in Buckingham Palace, the king spoke of the message of Jesus’ life in serving those less fortunate as he honored the “selfless army” that forms the “backbone of our society” helping others.“My heart has been warmed by countless examples of the imaginative ways in which people are caring for one another, going the extra mile to help those around them simply because they know it is the right thing to do,” he said.It was the king’s second Christmas speech since he ascended the throne after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died in September 2022, but the first since his coronation in May when he was officially crowned in a medieval ceremony rich in pageantry and pomp.Charles, who has long campaigned for environmental causes and recently told foreign leaders at the COP28 Climate Meeting that achieving climate goals remain “dreadfully far off track,” said he was encouraged to see awareness growing of the need to protect the earth.“To care for this creation is the responsibility owned by people of all faiths and of none,” he said. “We care for the earth for the sake of our children’s children.”In his own gesture towards sustainability, the evergreen next to him was bedecked in natural decorations made from wood, dried oranges, pinecones and paper.
Kate Middleton cut a chic and classic figure as she led the Wales family to the annual Christmas Day service at Sandringham, in a stunning blue ensemble to mark the special day. The 41 year old Princess of Wales opted for a tailored deep blue single breasted coat by Alexander McQueen, which featured an asymmetric waist button detail and notched lapels, that Kate effortlessly paired with a navy blue turtleneck and matching boots.
The King and the rest of the Royal Family are set to return to the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk this Christmas and will take part in many of the fun and unique traditions that they enjoy year in, year out. Among these quirks that set members of the Firm apart from many of us in the UK are how they open their presents on Christmas Eve and buy one another joke gifts.
Following Buckingham Palace's release of King Charles and Queen Camilla's Christmas card, you may be wondering exactly how many people it will be sent to all over the world. Unbelievably, the image will be delivered to more than 750 people around to world - including to foreign diplomats, international leaders, Heads of State, friends, family and members of staff.
The King will deliver the second Christmas message of his reign from a Buckingham Palace room decorated with a living Christmas tree. It is the first time a living tree has been used as part of the backdrop for Charles’ annual festive address to the nation and Commonwealth.
In a heartwarming moment from rehearsals for his Coronation, King Charles can be seen making jokes about his so-called "sausage fingers" sending his son Prince William into fits of laughter. The king's so-called 'sausage fingers' have drawn much attention from eagle-eyed royal watchers over the years - and now the monarch has been seen to joke about them himself.
infamous “sausage fingers” during the coronation earlier this year, a new royal documentary reveals.The monarch’s meaty mitts have been a topic of discussion since the historic occasion, and have often made the King the butt end of the joke on several occasions.But it seems as though there are no hard feelings on his part, as even he joined in on the quips during a conversation with his eldest son and heir to the throne, Prince William.As William uses his hands to close a small clasp holding a lavish robe around his father in the coronation rehearsal, the King’s sense of humor shines through.“On the day, that’s not going to go in,” William can be heard telling Charles, who hilariously references his own hands by responding, “No, you haven’t got sausage fingers like mine.”The funny exchange was captured in the “Charles III: The Coronation Year” documentary, set to air on Dec.
The Princess of Wales shared a touching moment with King Charles in a never-before-seen clip from the Coronation. King Charles and Kate - who he has fondly nicknamed his "darling daughter-in-law" exchanged loving kisses after receiving a warm welcome upon their return to Buckingham Palace following the historic crowning ceremony at Westminster Abbey.The heartfelt moment was caught on camera by a BBC documentary crew, who have been shadowing King Charles and Queen Camilla for the past twelve months.
The Princess of Wales looked stunning as she donned an unusual tiara that had not been seen in more than eight decades at a state banquet held at Buckingham Palace.
Kate Middleton secretly brought two of her three children — Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5 — to a taping of the UK’s version of “Dancing With the Stars” on Saturday.The future queen appeared in great spirits despite being recently named — alongside father-in-law King Charles III — as one of the royal family members who allegedly questioned the color of Prince Harry’s son’s skin prior to his birth, which was revealed in the Dutch translation of the book, “Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy’s Fight for Survial” by Omid Scobie.Instead, Kate put on a brave face as producers of the show, called “Strictly Come Dancing,” introduced her to BBC hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, while Louis put on a toy crown, the Sun reports.Not to be outdone, older sister Charlotte also joined Louis by sitting in a judge’s seat and held up paddles with scores on them.Kate, 41, “took pictures of the children in the judges’ seats,” a source told the outlet. “She seemed really relaxed and was all smiles,” the source added.
The Royal Family are said to be 'united in outrage' and 'banded together in their utter condemnation' of racism claims, according to sources, after King Charles and the Princess of Wales were dragged into the race row over alleged comments made about Harry and Meghan's son Archie.
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BLACKPINK have been presented with honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) medals by King Charles.BLACKPINK – comprised of Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé – were awarded the medals on November 22, during a state visit to the United Kingdom by South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. The girl group received the MBEs “in recognition of their role as Advocates for the COP26 Summit in Glasgow”, Buckingham Palace said.“It’s amazing you’re still talking to each other after all these years,” King Charles jokingly said to the band at the ceremony, per Reuters.