Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not be joining their family to honor Queen Elizabeth II next month…
16.07.2023 - 09:41 / ok.co.uk
King Charles is known for sending long personal letters to those close to him. But, it emerged today, His Majesty doesn't simply rely on handwritten missives - with Queen Camilla's former daughter-in-law opening up about receiving an email from the King. Speaking of her bemusement, Sara Parker-Bowles told The Times of the day last year that she received the message.
"It said, 'The King would like to know what Lola wants for her birthday.' It was just surreal, like language from a fairytale." Lola, 16, is Queen Camilla's granddaughter, and one of two children Sara shares with her ex Tom Parker-Bowles.The former fashion journalist turned professional declutterer tied the knot with food writer in 2005 after five years of dating and went on to welcome Lola in 2007 and Frederick in 2010, before they split in 2018. Sara was at the Coronation, watching as her former mother-in-law was crowned. She said Camilla was "really, really nervous".
Sara's son Freddy was one of the Queen's pages and appeared on Buckingham Palace balcony with his grandmother after the ceremony.The 50-year-old said she watched her son "obsessively" and that he "did a little wave that he wasn't supposed to". Joining Freddy as pages at the Coronation were his cousins, Gus and Louis Lopes, the son's of Camilla's daughter Laura, who also has a daughter, Eliza. Both Laura and Tom were born during Camilla's marriage to Andrew Parker-Bowles, with whom she remains on friendly terms - he even attended the Coronation.
However her grandchildren have also formed close bonds with their step-grandfather, King Charles. "When we are with my husband in Scotland, he reads them Harry Potter," Camilla said a few years ago. "And he does all the voices, because he is a brilliant
.Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not be joining their family to honor Queen Elizabeth II next month…
King Charles has always been a vocal advocate for protecting the environment as he has been campaigning for climate change for over 50 years and was a true pioneer for the social cause before it became the global emergency that it is today. Whether it is planting trees or using organic farming methods, the King is a man who practices what he preaches.
With the summer holidays in full swing, it's coming up to that time of year again where the royal family head to their Scottish Balmoral home to relax away from the spotlight.
Princess Lilibet shares a distinctive feature with her late grandmother, Princess Diana.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla got quite the laugh over a pie when they realized it was made to look like the king. In a TikTok shared by DailyMail Royals Wednesday, Camilla is seen checking out an array of baked goods at the Sandringham Flower Show in Norfolk, before stumbling upon one that she said looked «just like» her husband.«It just looks just like my husband,» Camilla is heard saying before bursting into a fit of giggles.She then shows the pie to others at the flower show before calling Charles over to take a look.The pair were all smiles at the sight, laughing and enjoying a look at the pie, which looked more like a cartoon version of the king than his actual likeness.The pie featured a long face shape with large ears, an oblong nose and an open mouth with teeth included.
Two people have been arrested for allegedly vandalising a painting of King Charles at the Portrait Gallery of Scotland during an environmental protest.
Much like Queen Elizabeth, King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to spend at least part of the summer on the Balmoral Estate in Scotland, with a friend of the couple telling Vanity Fair: "The house was always full of guests coming and going and Charles will be continuing that tradition.That is very important to him." The Balmoral Estate was incredibly important to the late Queen and is comprised of several smaller properties, including Birkhall, Craigowan Lodge and Tam Na Ghar. While the King looks set to be returning to Scotland for a well deserved break in the coming weeks, former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond has questioned what the monarch's time up there could look like and why it will be different from how the late Queen would spend the period.
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth last September, King Charles proclaimed that his eldest son and daughter-in-law - then styled as the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge - would be known as the Prince and Princess of Wales. As a result, Prince William became the 27th Prince of Wales and was granted the additional titles of the Duke of Cornwall, the Earl of Chester, the Duke of Rothesay, the Earl of Carrick, the Baron of Renfrew, Lord of the Isles and Prince and Great Steward of Scotland. Prince William also inherited the vast private estate of the Duchy of Cornwall which was established by King Edward III in 1337 for his son, Prince Edward, the Black Prince.
Prince Andrew’s holiday plans are in ruins as the King has barred him from using Balmoral Castle for his usual two-week break.
had a conversation at Windsor Castle on Monday and many fans were wondering if the 80-year-old politician breached royal protocol.When Biden’s vehicle first approached the residence, Charles, 74, came out to welcome him with a handshake.As they both walked together up some steps, Biden gently placed his hand on Charles. Sometime later, when the men went to ceremoniously inspect the Guard of Honor, Biden was several paces in front of the sovereign.
One Direction star Niall Horan was seen with not one but two Celtic tops, including the controversial new home kit, while he was in Glasgow to play his set at TRNSMT.
Princess Kate couldn’t hide her happiness over Prince William’s recent polo win and gave him a smooch to celebrate.
Despite the Royal proceedings happening in Scotland this week, Prince Harry was spotted having the time of his life with daughter Lilibet at an Independence Day parade near his home in Montecito, California. King Charles III attended his second Coronation ceremony in Edinburgh on July 4, which just so happened to coincide with one of America's most celebrated days, marking its independence from British rule.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle skipped King Charles' Scottish Coronation in Edinburgh yesterday as their rift with the royal family continues.
Celebrations to mark the King and Queen’s Coronation have begun in Scotland with a people’s procession through the streets of Edinburgh.The nation saw Charles and Camilla crowned just eight weeks ago during an ancient ceremony where the monarch gave a pledge to “serve”. Now a service of thanksgiving and dedication for the King and Queen will take place at St Giles’ Cathedral in the Scottish capital, where the monarch will be presented with the Honours of Scotland, the country’s crown jewels.The Honours of Scotland are the oldest Crown Jewels in Britain and have been present at many of the major royal ceremonial events over the past five centuries.
Kate Middleton and Prince William showed a rare public display of affection when she briefly tapped him on the bum, as they joined King Charles and Queen Camilla in Scotland. The King and Queen were presented with the Scottish crown jewels in a huge service today, which has been referred to by some royal watchers as the "second Coronation." Kate, who was a vision in a beautiful blue ensemble, raised some eyebrows during the ceremony when, despite the formality of the occasion she appeared to show off her cheeky side by tapping her husband on the behind and they whispering something in his ear.
King Charles will visit Scotland today as he marks his ascension to the throne with a series of events for a 'second Coronation' celebration.
The British royal family stepped out in style to celebrate King Charles III’s official Scotland coronation ceremony.
Major Jonathan Thompson, yet again stole hearts at the crowning in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Wednesday.At the ceremony — held at St. Giles’ Cathedral — the 74-year-old was presented with the Honors of Scotland at a Service of Thanksgiving.As for Thompson, 39, people took to social media to swoon over his attractive good looks.“Major Jonny Thompson is a tremendous hunk!” someone gushed.Another person chimed in: “I think I’m getting a wee crush on King Charles‘s new royal equerry.”An enthusiastic fan wrote: “I am doing some major swooning here.
Prince William and Kate Middleton tagged along to Scotland for an event honoring King Charles III as the new monarch and Queen Camilla.William, Charles and Camilla all donned traditional royal garb, while Middleton looked stunning in a long blue coat — to go along with her blue heels and blue hat — at a ceremony held Wednesday at St. Giles' Cathedral.