'Magical day' for Princess Charlotte will bring 'much needed distraction' for Kate and William

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's three-day trip to Nigeria began on Thursday, May 9 and saw them meet military officials, speak about mental health and promote the Invictus Games. While the pair stepped back from their senior royal roles in 2020, their visit to the west African nation was dubbed a 'mini royal tour' – a reference which a leading royal expert points out will not have "pleased" King Charles or the Prince of Wales.

Sky News.“She’s doing well, thank you,” he replied.“Lovely, and the children as well?” Smith went on.William added: “The children are very jealous that I’m here and that they’re not here as well.”When asked if he will “bring them later in the year” to the Friday location, the royal noted that they may spend time there privately sometime in the future.Middleton, 42, for her part, has remained out of the spotlight since announcing her cancer diagnosis in March.The Post revealed that the Waleses “sugarcoated” her health woes when breaking the news to their youngest child, Louis, but had a more “difficult” conversation with George and Charlotte.The couple’s close confidante Amaia Arrieta, meanwhile, recently said the pair are “going through hell.”“I’m heartbroken at the moment … I hope they will be back. It’s really personal,” Arrieta told the Telegraph.Speculation on Middleton’s whereabouts ran rampant following Middleton’s pre-planned abdominal surgery in January until she made her health announcement.

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.

his coronation last year, according to royal biographer Robert Hardman’s book, “The Making of a King: King Charles III and the Modern Monarchy.”In the book, per People magazine, Hardman claimed that Charles, 75, and Queen Camilla, 76, were early to the coronation at Westminster Abbey in London, England, on May 6, 2023. The Prince and Princess of Wales were supposed to be there eight minutes before the king and queen consort, but they arrived “a minute and a half late” with their two younger children, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6.Hardman described the situation as “an awkward scene,” and explained that the delay in the coronation created “an added layer of stress” for Charles and Camilla.The author also revealed a lip reader’s translation of what Charles said in footage captured on a Sky News camera as he was waiting for his son and daughter-in-law.“We can never be on time … There’s always something … This is boring,'” Hardman claimed the monarch said.

Prince George may be the eldest out of the three Wales Children and will one day be crowned King but according to the late Queen, it's his little sister Princess Charlotte who's the real boss.

Princess Charlotte may have just turned nine but she is said to be in charge at home and her strong, confident personality is something her parents, William and Kate, are all too aware of.

, so you know what that means. It's time for a new official portrait of the royal kiddo.

Princess Charlotte is growing up! Kate Middleton and Prince William released a new portrait for their daughter’s ninth birthday — and despite past Photoshop issues with the royal family, this one appears to be untouched.“Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!

Happy birthday, Princess Charlotte!!

It’s Princess Charlotte‘s ninth birthday, and her parents just shared a brand new photo of her!

The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a new photograph of their daughter, Princess Charlotte, to mark her ninth birthday on Thursday, 2 May.The sweet new picture was taken by the Princess of Wales and shows the little Princess posing in a navy blue jumper, maroon cardigan and denim skirt. Alongside the image which was shared on the couple's social media, a caption read: "Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte! Thank you for all of the kind messages today." Royal fans rushed to comment as one fan gushed: "Happy Birthday to Princess Charlotte. Beautiful inside and out.

To celebrate Princess Charlotte's ninth birthday on Thursday, 2 May, the Prince and Princess of Wales released a beautiful new picture of their daughter which was taken by her mum.The photograph shows the little Princess posing outdoors in a navy blue jumper, maroon cardigan and denim skirt. Alongside the image which was shared on the couple's social media, a caption read: "Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte! Thank you for all of the kind messages today." While fans rushed to show their love for the birthday girl and point out how much she has grown since she was last seen in public on Christmas Day, there was something else they were quick to notice.

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.

Princess Charlotte is celebrating her 9th birthday today and the official Wales Instagram page has shared a snap of the youngster to mark the occasion.

shared on X and Instagram.In the snap, Charlotte can be seen smiling while posing for a backyard photo.The photo was taken by the Princess of Wales, who last month came under fire for doctoring an image of her and her children shared on UK Mother’s Day on March 10.While not much is known about Charlotte — who is third in line to the throne — her mom once described her as “the one in charge.”It rang true at the late Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in Sept.

Kate Middleton and Prince William are set to break tradition again with Princess Charlotte's birthday, just a week after they did the same for Prince Louis.

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

King Charles has expressed a heartfelt aspiration for Princess Charlotte's future, hinting at the title she might one day hold. In addition to his royal duties as King, Charles is also a devoted grandfather.

Prince William told Royal fans that the Princess of Wales is "doing well" as she continues to undergo treatment for cancer.The Prince of Wales was asked about his wife and children as he paid a visit to a suicide prevention centre in Newcastle. At the venue, William was greeted by a gathered crowd of fans, many of whom had draped Union Jack flags over themselves. As he spoke to the crowd, one individual asked: "Do you mind if I ask how your wife and children are?" To which the Prince replied: "All doing well, thank you.

Kate Middleton and Prince William's "true love has been there from the outset" with the couple sharing a "deep connection", an expert has shared.The Prince and Princess of Wales have proven countless times they're a royal power couple and have now marked 13 years of marriage. The royal couple tied the knot at Westminster Abbey on Friday, 29 April 2011.