who died in September at the age of 96. “As my grandmother said, when she was crowned, coronations are a declaration of our hopes for the future, and I know she’s up there fondly keeping an eye on us, and she’d be a very proud mother,”William said.
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The Prince of Wales commemorated Australia and New Zealand’s war dead in a dawn service marking Anzac Day on Tuesday. Hundreds of Australians, New Zealanders, and military personnel watched as William laid a wreath of red poppies and white flowers at Wellington Arch, Hyde Park Corner in London. The message on the wreath read: “In memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.” He wore a red poppy during the service, and bowed briefly to the wreath before standing in silent tribute for a few moments.
During the service High Commissioner for Australia Stephen Smith and his New Zealand counterpart Phil Goff also laid wreaths. Digeridoo music was played as well as The Last Post.
Anzac Day, April 25, marks the anniversary of the start of the First World War Gallipoli landings, and is a national day of remembrance for Australia and New Zealand.Thousands of Anzac troops, Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, died alongside British allies in the ill-fated 1915 campaign. Waves of Allied forces launched an amphibious attack on the strategically important Turkish peninsula, which was key to controlling the Dardanelles straits, the crucial route to the Black Sea and Russia.
But the plan backed by Winston Churchill, then first lord of the admiralty, was flawed and the campaign, which faced a heroic defence by the Turks, led to a stalemate and withdrawal eight months later. Anzac Day has taken place every year since 1916 and now also stands for all soldiers of those nations involved in military conflict.The commemorative service is held at dawn, the time of the original landing in Gallipoli.
During the service, Mr Smith also marked the contributions of First Nations people, indigenous Australians and Maori. He
.who died in September at the age of 96. “As my grandmother said, when she was crowned, coronations are a declaration of our hopes for the future, and I know she’s up there fondly keeping an eye on us, and she’d be a very proud mother,”William said.
Prince William and Kate Middleton left Coronation Concert-goers shocked after they arrived to greet them on The Long Walk. For the surprise walkabout, the Princess of Wales donned a light blue blazer, which she wore over a casual white T-shirt.
The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, has returned to California after catching a British Airways flight within hours of his father King Charles’ Coronation. Harry arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at around 7.30pm local time (3.30am UK) to reunite with his son on his birthday. Prince Archie turned four on Saturday and spent the day with his mother, Meghan Markle, at their US home.
Kate Middleton looked the "most relaxed" during the King's Coronation, while Prince William "will try and modernise" when his time comes, a royal expert has shared. The Prince and Princess of Wales played a prominent part in the King's Coronation today with the line of succession clearly shown as they are now heir to the throne.
Although Princess Diana’s untimely death was long before Kate Middleton ever met Prince William, Kate has frequently paid tribute to her late mother-in-law in various touching ways. For the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Kate chose to give a subtle nod to Diana’s memory by wearing a pair of her earrings for the occasion.The Princess of Wales wore a set of Diana’s pearl and diamond earrings throughout the procession and ceremony and has been spotted in them on several occasions before, with them being one of Diana’s favourite pairs.The earrings were a gift to Princess Diana from Collingwood before she became Princess of Wales, with the jewellery firm being a favourite of the Spencer family, and were given to her ahead of her wedding to Prince Charles in 1981.They feature a round diamond stud, with a second round diamond danging from it and bell cap set containing a pearl drop and three additional rows of smaller diamonds.
King Charles and the Royal Family gathered on Buckingham Palace balcony to watch a flypast and wave to the crowds of adoring fans. The new King was joined by Queen Consort Camilla, Prince William, Kate Middleton and other senior members of The Firm for the iconic moment - which is sure to be replayed for years to come.The family took in the moment on the balcony together, waving to the crowds and smiling as they enjoyed the historic event.They also looked to the rainy skies above as the red arrows flew over releasing red, white and blue smoke in honour of our King and Queen.
King Charles III's coronation marked a momentous event for the British monarchy as well as Queen Elizabeth II's eldest son, who was crowned at 74 years old, it was also expected to be a big day for the royal family as many thought Prince Harry would publicly reunite with his father and older brother, Prince William, but that wasn't the case.Harry was in attendance at the historic coronation, but had no interaction with his father or brother. Harry was spotted entering the ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday morning with his cousins, Princess Beatrice, Princes Eugenie, and Zara Tindall, as well as their respective spouses. He seemed in good spirits, smiling and chatting with Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and sat with his family — next to Eugenie's husband, Jack Brooksbank, and directly behind his aunt, Anne, Princess Royal, who he also talked to. Harry also joined the crown in reciting «God Save King Charles» following his father's crowning and sang along to «God Save the King» as the monarch processed out of Westminster Abbey. Following the ceremony, Harry was seen waiting alone outside Westminster Abbey for 10 minutes before getting into a black BMW sedan and departing. Prince Harry leaves Westminster Abbey following the departure of King Charles and Queen Camilla as the celebration heads to Buckingham Palace.
Princess Kate and Prince William's love story is well-documented, beginning as students in residence at St Salvator's Hall at the University of St Andrews back in 2001. Shortly after, in 2003, they began dating, and announced their engagement in 2010 after a shock break up in 2007. Fast forward ten years and Kate Middleton is now the Duchess of Cambridge and the couple share three adorable children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
King Charles, Prince William and other members of the royal family have arrived at Buckingham Palace for today’s festivities following another dress rehearsal at Westminster Abbey.Tomorrow, May 6, marks the King’s Coronation, but prior to the highly anticipated event, the monarch is holding a Realm Governors General and Prime Ministers Lunch.The prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand, the King of the Ashantis, and Canadian and Amazonian indigenous leaders at Buckingham Palace are believed to be in attendance. Before heading to the Palace, the heads of government visited UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Downing Street.
As Prince Harry prepares to jet back to the UK solo ahead of his father, King Charles’ Coronation tomorrow, Saturday 6 May, it’s unlikely he’ll get a warm welcome from his older brother, Prince William.The two brothers have had a difficult relationship in recent years, but saved face back in September at the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral as they engaged in several public engagements together. But, away from the public eye, Harry, 38, and William, 40, are far from friendly, with their last exchange being quite icy.The pair had a rather cordial conversation at the time as Harry and William made their way to their seats at the grandmother’s funeral alongside the respective wives Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton.
Prince William and Kate Middleton had a fun outing ahead of King Charles III's coronation! On Thursday, the Prince and Princess of Wales stopped by the Dog & Duck pub in London, where they spoke to staff and tested out their pint-pouring skills. William, 40, and Kate, 41, began their day with a ride on the tube.«Jumping on the Elizabeth Line to Soho!,» a caption next to a photo of William and Kate chatting with a passenger read.
Prince William and Kate Middleton got the tube to a swift pub visit this afternoon.The royal couple paid a visit to The Dog & Duck pub in London, speaking to staff and patrons about the preparations for Saturday's Coronation. Kate looked stunning in a long red coat atop a cream skirt, which she matched with white heels and a bag, while William cut a more casual figure than we're used to in a brown open blazer, unbuttoned shirt and navy trousers.The royal couple caught the Elizabeth Line for the fist time at Acton and went several stops to Tottenham Court Road to attend the engagement in Soho this afternoon, and looked more than happy to be travelling alongside several commuters.
Prince William and his youngest son Prince Louis were spotted leaving rehearsals ahead of the King’s Coronation this weekend. Dad-of-three William, 40, was snapped leaving London's Westminster Abbey today, Wednesday 3 May, with Louis, five, in tow. While it was only a rehearsal, the father-son duo still cut smart figures as William sported a blue suit and tie, paired with a crisp white shirt, while Louis wore a twill grid shirt.
Prince William wait to be king. Just watch how he sweetly corrected a little boy who called him «the king.»The Prince of Wales had a charming encounter with a little boy Thursday when he and Kate Middleton visited the Dowlais Rugby Club in Wales.
ITV is set to follow Prince William in a new fly-on-the-wall documentary as he will travel through the UK on a homelessness initiative while giving a candid insight into his royal family. The new documentary revolving around Prince William, 40, will reportedly showcase his working life as a senior royal.
jig is up — and it’s going viral. As things are shaking up in Buckingham Palace, Princess of Wales Kate Middleton’s savvy secret to looking picture-perfect in photos is becoming all the rage online. “Royals fans are going crazy for the ‘Princess Shuffle’ that Kate uses to discreetly get closer to people in pictures,” wrote TikTok account @The.Royal.Watcher — a profile dedicated to all things related to the crown. The clip, which has fetched a staggering 2.4 million views, features recently resurfaced footage of Middleton, 41, meeting with Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark, and Queen Margrethe II at Christian IX’s Palace in February 2022.As royal photographers begin snapping frames of the distinguished dignitaries, Middleton, donning a posh pair of black stilettos, is seen doing a subtle heel-to-toe jig, scooting closer to her hosts without looking down at her feet. And fans of the well-regarded Windsor family are going wild over the footwork. “‘The Princess Shuffle!’ I love everything about this,” praised a diehard of Middleton’s moves. “That’s a neat trick! Years of practice!” cheered another. “Shufffffffle!! Discreet and elegant love you Kate,” an equally impressed fanatic raved. “And in heels! I would definitely get caught on the carpet and wipe out,” another joked. However, not everyone was dazzled by the royal’s ability to photogenically cut a rug. “This is less discreet and less smooth than just taking that tiny step over,” spat an underwhelmed onlooker. “You mean she takes a step to the side? I’m certain that is the most important thing she has done in years,” said another, lightly shading Middleton, wife to Prince William and mother of three. #fyp #katemiddleton #katemiddletonstyle #princessofwales #princewilliam
The Prince of Wales has reportedly reached a settlement with publisher News Group Newspapers over claims of hacking, the High Court has been told. News of the settlement was revealed in court documents on Tuesday as a three-day hearing in London involving William’s brother, the Duke of Sussex, and actor Hugh Grant got under way.
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex has allegedly been phoning his father King Charles for "reassurances" ahead of next month's Coronation, with the "seating plan" topping his list of concerns.The 38 year old's presence was confirmed for the event earlier this month, although his wife Meghan Markle and their two children, Archie and Lilibet, will remain in the at their home in the USA. According to The Mirror's Russell Myers, who spoke to Sky News Australia, "homesick" Harry "does miss his family" despite the whirlwind of controversy that's been tailing him since the release of his Netflix docuseries, and will be keen to massage some bruised relationships. "It's very hard to see how that marriages up with his attitude," warned Myers.
Prince William is adding food service to his résumé. The Prince and Princess of Wales caught a major case of the giggles on Thursday while visiting an Indian restaurant in Birmingham, UK, after William took to the phones and booked a reservation for one unsuspecting customer. After confirming the correct location of The Indian Streatery, the next in line to the British royal throne then talked timing with the customer before securing their table.
Prince William has thanked Lorraine Kelly for her ongoing No Butts campaign, which was spearheaded by Dame Deborah James before her death aged 40 from bowel cancer last June.The Prince of Wales, 40, previously went to visit the podcaster and campaigner at her family home to present her with her damehood and they shared afternoon tea and champagne together. In a new video posted on the Kensington Palace Twitter account, he said: “Hi, Lorraine.