There has been some controversy surrounding the comments that Prince William made this week while visiting the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London.
22.02.2022 - 15:13 / ok.co.uk
Prince William and Kate Middleton will attend England and Wales' Six Nations match on Saturday as the teams clash for the first time since Kate was named as England Rugby's new patronage.The 40 year old's husband, Prince William, is the patron of Wales Rugby, meaning the married couple will be rivals as they watch on at Twickenham Stadium. Royal expert Katie Nicholl tells OK! there is a "competition" between the pair as they gear up to cheer on their respective teams.
She says: "I think you often see friendly competition between them and I think that brings out the best in them. Get exclusive royal stories straight to your inbox with OK!'s weekly Royals newsletter.
"With one of them being Welsh rugby and one of them being English rugby, there'll be a lot of fun to be had around that dynamic." Duncan Larcombe – who recently told how Kate had elocution lessons before getting engaged to William – added: "Funnily enough, it used to be a cause of some banter and one-upmanship when Harry was in the role so Kate has taken over that. "It's friendly competition, Prince William was in Paris for the 2007 rugby World Cup final, visibly cheering on England against South Africa in the final that they lost.
"Prince William's probably the only Welsh rugby fan in the world who also supports England." And 2003 rugby world cup winner Mike Tindall – who is married to Prince William's cousin Zara Tindall – has also spoken about Kate's competitiveness when it comes to sport. Become an OK! VIP and see all our exclusives - for free! Become an OK! VIP and you will unlock access to all of our big exclusives...
There has been some controversy surrounding the comments that Prince William made this week while visiting the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London.
Prince William was slammed by Martin Luther King Jr.‘s daughter, Bernice King, on March 10 after he was accused of making “horrific comments” about Ukraine. It was during a Ukrainian community event, when William and Kate Middleton visited the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London to support the relief effort on March 9. While there, he said, “Everyone is horrified by what they are seeing. The news every day, it’s almost unfathomable to actually witness it, to see it. For our generation, it’s very alien to see this in Europe. We’re all right behind you.”
Prince William is facing backlash after describing the attack on Ukraine as “alien” compared to past conflicts that have taken place in Africa and Asia.The 39 year old was visiting the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London with wife Kate Middleton when the comments were made as he met with volunteers sorting out aid transportation for those suffering in the Russian invasion currently. It was reported by The Independent that Prince William told volunteers: “It’s very alien to see this in Europe.
Prince William is believed to have declined to attend this weekend’s BAFTA awards, despite being president of the prestigious academy.The star-studded event is set to take place at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Sunday 13 March. As a result of William, 39, not attending, the prince will record a message in advance to the awards’ attendees which will be shown on the night.
Kate Middleton and Prince William continue to show their support for Ukraine as they took a trip to the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London Wednesday. The royal couple made the surprise visit to hear about efforts to support Ukrainians in the U.K. and across Europe.
Prince William and Kate Middleton spent some time learning about the work being done at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London, where volunteers are mounting a humanitarian effort to help those affected near and far.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made the visit Wednesday and were greeted by Ukraine's ambassador to the U.K., Vadym Prystaiko and his wife, Inna. The ambassador and his wife gave William and Kate a tour of the facility, where the royals met with members of the Ukrainian community in London and volunteers.Kate and William were photographed wearing lapel pins in Ukraine's flag colors, and they listened intently as volunteers walked them through their efforts and the challenges they face trying to get the material to those who need it most.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are paying a visit.
Kate Middleton made a rare political statement as she and Prince William were photographed during a visit to a Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London on Wednesday.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made the royal visit to learn about the efforts being made to support Ukrainians in the UK and Europe amidst Russia's invasion of the Eastern European country. Kate, 40, made a subtle nod to Ukraine as she wore a blue knitted jumper, similar to the shade of blue of the Ukrainian flag in a rare political statement from the Royal.The Duchess paired the jumper with some dark blue wide leg, high waisted trousers and accessorised her outfit with a belt and a pair of dark pointed toe high heels.
The royals are celebrating Queen Elizabeth II on International Women’s Day.
Kate Middleton and Prince William have marked International Women's Day by paying tribute to the Duke of Cambridge's grandmother Queen Elizabeth. In the post shared on Instagram on Tuesday 8 March, the royal couple gushed over the 95 year old monarch and said she'd "inspired a nation" over the course of her reign.They wrote: "In this very special #PlatinumJubilee year, we celebrate Her Majesty The Queen and her historic 70 years of service on #IWD2022.
It’s a nerve racking for anyone the first time you meet your new in-laws, but when the family you’re being introduced to is the Royal family, the prospect is even more daunting. It was 2016 when Meghan first began started dating Prince Harry, after being introduced by a friend, Misha Nonoo.
As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, travelling the world and representing the UK abroad are part and parcel of their roles. And later this month the pair will travel to the Caribbean, visiting Belize, Jamaica and The Bahamas on behalf of The Queen. And while royal tours are undoubtedly hard work, filled with numerous engagements, dinners and events, royal expert Jennie Bond doesn’t doubt that there’s a small part of Kate, 40 and William, 39, that is looking forward to some time on their own.
Being a royal involves a lot of time away from home meaning Kate Middleton and Prince William must leave their children each time they attend an engagement. This week, they visited Wales to mark St David's Day while their three children stayed at home at Apartment 1A Kensington Palace. Last month, William made his first official visit to Dubai, while Kate spent a few days in Denmark, all while they Prince George, 8, Princess Charlotte, 6, and Prince Louis, 3, remained in the UK.
Sometimes, the sidelines are the most fun place to be…at least Prince George, 8, made them look that was as he hilariously stuck out his tongue and whispered with parents Prince William and Kate Middleton while attending a rugby match on Feb. 26. The trio were all smiles, class, and British spirit in new photos, where they chuckled amongst themselves, sang along to the national anthem, and cheered on their home team.
Prince William and Kate Middleton arrived together at the England vs. Wales Six Nations rugby match on Saturday, but their union went out the window when the whistle blew.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have issued a joint statement supporting the people of Ukraine and the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as Russian forces continue to attack the sovereign nation.
Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton arrived at Twickenham earlier today, Saturday 26 February, accompanied by their eldest son Prince George for the Guinness Six Nations Rugby match between England and Wales.The couple, who are known to be competitive with one another, looked tense during certain moments of the match — where England proved victorious winning 6 - 0.The Duke of Cambridge, 39, is Patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, while The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, is Patron of the English Rugby Football Union. Kate looked smart in a checked coat with a rugby scarf as she supported the match with her husband and son.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Kate Middleton have broken their silence on the Ukraine and back the country's 'brave fight'.The royal couple wrote on Twitter: "In October 2020 we had the privilege to meet President Zelenskyy and the First Lady to learn of their hope and optimism for Ukraine’s future. "Today we stand with the President and all of Ukraine’s people as they bravely fight for that future.
Prince William reportedly made a secret visit to MI6 in London just hours before Russia invaded Ukraine. According to the PA, the 39 year old, who is set to "compete" against wife Kate Middleton in a rugby match, met with the department which deals with foreign intelligence in the capital on Wednesday morning. Details of the trip were not publicised and were only made available through the Court Circular, an official record of past royal engagements.The trip was said to be in the Duke of Cambridge's diary for several weeks, and it is not known who he met with during his time at the top-secret department.