Prince William's heart-to-heart with father that shaped his future with Kate Middleton

In a matter of days, The Prince and Princess of Wales will celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary. While this is impressive enough, the couple have been in one another's lives for more than twenty years. Very few of us need reminding that the royal couple met when they were both students at the University of St Andrews in Scotland in 2001.

Princess Kate has a 'crazy' hobby that Prince William just cannot get his head around. The Princess of Wales, who is currently receiving chemotherapy after receiving a cancer diagnosis, once opened up about her fascinating pastime during an appearance on Mike Tindall's podcast, The Good, The Bad and The Rugby. Catherine gushed about her love of sports, as she mentioned one particular activity that William calls her ‘crazy’ for.

Royal marriages and engagements continue to fascinate us, and none more so than the Prince and Princess of Wales, who will be marking their 13th wedding anniversary on 29 April. Royal expert Robert Hardman labels the announcement of a Royal engagement as the "starting gun" of months of excitement, and this was certainly true for the Waleses.

Scottish estate, Balmoral Castle. Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle may be invited by King Charles to spend some time with the Firm over the season this year.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could find themselves in a tricky situation over an invitation from King Charles to join the Royal Family at Balmoral, according to an expert. Members of 'the Firm' traditionally spend their summer holidays at Balmoral.

Carole Middleton, as his wife, Kate Middleton, and his father, King Charles, battle cancer.The Prince of Wales, 41, and Carole, 69, were spotted hitting up a pub in Norfolk, England, on April 11 and she also spent Easter with William and his family last month.According to royal expert Christopher Andersen, Carole has been a “a pillar of support for Kate” and she “has stepped up in a major way” as her daughter recovers. On March 22, the Duchess of Cambridge, 42, announced via a video statement that she was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year following a planned abdominal surgery.“The King” author told Fox News recently that Carole has been pitching in with the Wales’ kids — Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, — to help give them “a semblance of normality in their daily lives” as Kate undergoes chemotherapy.Carole has also been a great deal of support for William, as she “has been the closest thing to a mother [he] has.”William’s mother, Princess Diana, died in August 1997 at the age of 36 in a car crash when he was 15-years-old.“She has always been there for him as much as he has for Kate.

began outpatient treatment in February, and has since taken a slight step back from official duties to focus on his health.“I am hearing that he’s actually responding genuinely, really well to cancer treatment,” royal commentator Charlotte Griffiths told “GB News.”“And everyone in the royal household is feeling positive and upbeat about how he’s responding,” Griffiths said.It appears as though the king really is hitting his stride when it comes to his recovery, as he recently returned from a quick trip to Scotland with his wife, Queen Camilla.The couple, who last week celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary, spent a few days at Birkhall, their Highlands retreat located on the Balmoral estate, to mark the occasion.Charles’ love for the plush estate, which is nestled on the banks of the River Muick, is well-known, as he often visits whenever time allows.Charles has been forced to hit the brakes on much of his royal agenda since news of his ailing health came to light.Just days before jetting off to Scotland, the King was seen waving to well-wishers from the car as he headed to church at Sandringham.The previous week, he was seen joining other royals for Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle.While he’s made an effort to avoid commenting on speculation about his health, Charles did speak out about his own battle just days after going public with the news.The King said that well wishes from the public are “the greatest comfort and encouragement.”“It is equally heartening to hear how sharing my own diagnosis has helped promote public understanding and shine a light on the work of all those organizations which support cancer patients and their families across the UK and wider world,” he said in a statement.“My lifelong

Kate Middleton and Prince William are gearing up to celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary at the end of April.The Princess of Wales has won hearts since she became a royal, with her effortless charm and relatable nature endearing her to the public. Matt Hyde, CEO of the Scouts, who has had the pleasure of working closely with Kate, previously spoke to the Mirror about her genuine persona both in front of the cameras and behind the scenes.

The Duke of Kent is to step down as Colonel of the Scots Guards after 50 years and hand over the role to the Duke of Edinburgh, Buckingham Palace has announced. Edward, Duke of Kent, who was a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, paid tribute to the “bravery, selfless courage and devotion to duty” of the Scots Guards ahead of relinquishing his position.

legendary musician recalled that he initially wanted to play guitar for the band instead of bass. However, his hopes were dashed after an incident at a show early in his career.McCartney explained that he was good at playing the guitar while “at home,” and bandmate John Lennon’s aunt, Mimi Smith, used to tell him that he was “much better than John.”“Mind you, when I first met John, he played banjo chords,” McCartney remembered.

Prince William has reportedly been spotted enjoying a “low-key” pub outing with his mother-in-law, Carole Middleton, amidst the challenging times following the Princess of Wales’ cancer treatment. Last month, Kate Middleton revealed that she’d been diagnosed with cancer and that she is now undergoing a course of preventative chemotherapy. In a video message released to the public, Kate, 42, explained that she was looking “forward to being back when I am able, but for now I must focus on making a full recovery”.

told the Sun that they remain amicable.“They were friends before their relationship blossomed. But Peter and Lindsay have gone their separate ways as the relationship simply ran its course,” an insider told the outlet.The pair each have two children from previous relationships.Phillips shares daughters Savannah, 13, and Isla, 12, with his Canadian ex-wife.

Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips has reportedly split from his girlfriend, Lindsay Wallace, after three years together.The 46 year old royal began dating Lindsay, 43, in 2021 after the end of his marriage to Autumn Kelly, 45. Peter and Lindsay, the daughter of an oil tycoon, are said to remain amicable, with nobody else believed to be involved.

The Prince and Princess of Wales' love story famously began at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.The couple met during their first year when they were both living at St Salvator's Halls of Residence and would later go on to live with one another. While the couple have now been married for almost 13 years and share three children, their first years together as students sound idyllic.

The Royal Family has a large portfolio of homes around the country, including Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Sandringham House and Balmoral Castle - as well as a number of smaller properties on these estates and in areas such as the Duchy of Cornwall. As well as the vast 50,000 acre Balmoral estate in the rolling hills of Aberdeenshire, there is another stunning Scottish home which was bought by King Charles' grandmother for a shockingly low price.The castle has never been lived in full-time and has frequently been used as a summer home for the King and Queen when they were still styled as the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.

The Duke of York once hinted at a possible reunion with his former wife, Sarah, Duchess of York, admitting he wouldn't "rule out" the chance of remarrying her despite their split in 1996.The duo had a decade-long marriage from 1986 to 1996, which began with a romantic proposal at Floors Castle in Scotland and culminated in a grand wedding at Westminster Abbey on July 23. Their separation came in 1992, but it was the sensational images of Fergie getting her toes sucked by American businessman John Bryan that really rocked the boat, leading to her being ousted from the Royal inner circle.

asked the Sussexes to bring their children with them the next time they visit the UK, but apparently, Markle has politely passed up on the offer.“Meghan isn’t obviously keen on visiting Britain because she is not popular here. Nor is Harry, but it’s different for him.

began dating Prince William in 2003 following their meeting at St. Andrews University in Scotland.The couple subsequently married in 2011 after several years of courtship, later welcoming children Prince George, 10, Prince Louis, 5, and Princess Charlotte, 8. Because of her longterm bond with William, 41, the now-Princess of Wales, 42, had been thrust into the spotlight as a young adult, having an up and down relationship with the British press.

Fans were eagerly awaiting the arrival of King Charles and Queen Camilla at St George's Chapel for the royal Easter service - but there was one member of the Royal Family that was noticeably absent. Lady Louise was nowhere to be seen at the service on Sunday as she is currently studying English Literature at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.

King Charles will make his first appearance at a major royal event when the family comes together to celebrate Easter Sunday at St George's Chapel, Windsor. While the late Queen always traditionally held the spring celebration in Windsor, King Charles and Queen Camilla have often opted to spend the time privately at their Birkhall home near the Balmoral Estate in Scotland. Birkhall was built in 1715 and was originally owned by the Farquharson family, before being acquired by the Gordon family.