Princess Kate calls for compassion as she says 'addiction is not a choice' in new message

King Charles is reportedly planning to pass the Royal baton to his eldest son, Prince William, once the current 'tricky phase' for the monarchy is over, according to a Royal expert. This comes as the King is trying to navigate the fallout from the ongoing spat with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who dramatically left the Royal Family in 2020.

, right? Like, behold that reportedly hasn't been seen on a royal head in nearly 100 years.For a state banquet with the president of South Korea at Buckingham Palace on November 21, Kate went the whole nine royal yards in a white Jenny Packham gown and rare diamonds. Kate accessorized her dress, which features gold floral embroidery on the capped sleeves, with elbow-length white gloves, diamond earrings from Queen Elizabeth II's collection, and the Strathmore Rose Tiara, which comes with its own history.Per , the Strathmore Rose Tiara, with its romantic flower design, was given to the Queen Mother as a wedding present from her father, Lord Strathmore, in 1923.

Kate Middleton turned heads in a stunning red cape as the royals welcomed the South Korean president to London for a three-day state visit.

—but with a twist.On November 21, the Princess of Wales re-wore a bright red Catherine Walker coat dress, with its unmistakable statement bow enclosure at the front, which we've seen on her in 2021, per . If not for the distinctive bow, I might not even have clocked this as the same dress, because for this occasion, the princess topped the dress with a dramatic Catherine Walker cape in exactly the same shade of red.Princess Kate completed her monochromatic look with a wide-brimmed hat, pointed-toe suede pumps, and a small clutch.

With Christmas fast approaching, it has been claimed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could be spending the festive period in the UK, rather than at their home in California. It was reported that the couple and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, could make the journey across the pond after they received offers to stay with not only the Royal Family, but with close family friends too.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have asked her uncle to tone down his memoir, in case it reignites tensions with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, sources say. An insider close to the Middletons exclusively told OK! how the Princess of Wales’ mum Carole had reached out to her brother Gary Goldsmith to make sure there are no private family details included in his book - especially as there are concerns that it could prompt another tell-all autobiography by the Duke of Sussex.

Princess Kate opened this year's broadcast of Children in Need as she said the projects supported are "vital".The live BBC appeal show - which raises money to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people around the UK - saw Mel Giedroyc return to host alongside Ade Adepitan, Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey, Alex Scott and new edition Lenny Rush. Kicking off the show on Friday evening with a special message, Kate said: "Hello everyone.

with this ‘fit. Stefon voice: It has everything. It’s a pantsuit, which we know the Princess of Wales loves.

King Charles will be full of gratitude for more reasons than one as he celebrates his landmark 75th birthday on November 14. Among soaring popularity, good health and a very successful first year of his reign, the King will be counting his blessings for something - or should we say, someone - in his life who is truly the gift that keeps on giving. While he simply wouldn’t be the man he is today without the steadfast example set by his late mother or the support of his “darling wife” Queen Camilla, it’s no exaggeration to say that the Princess of Wales occupies a very significant place in the King’s heart.

Staying true to their slick new social media approach, the Prince and Princess of Wales have released a new video of them scuba diving in the Bahamas during their visit of the Caribbean last year where they met with Earthshot Prize winner, Coral Vita.The couple, who are both talented scuba divers, were shown swimming in the Bahamas as they took "part in a very special experience snorkelling around the beautiful reefs, and planting out new coral". Unseen footage from the trip, shared to the royal couple's YouTube account shows Kate diving into the sea, William planting coral and the pair swimming and exploring.

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, could be seen having a sweet moment of reflection with Queen Camilla as the pair paid their respects on Remembrance Sunday.The royalls could be seen speaking with one another at the traditional spot on the balcony of the Foreign Office - which overlooks the Cenotaph in Westminster - before watching the emotional service. Due to the chilly weather, both of the royals were wrapped up in elegant black coats and hats as well as pearl jewellery, with Kate opting for a military-style coat for the event.

It emerged recently that Gary Goldsmith, the younger brother of the Princess of Wales' mother Carole Middleton, is reportedly preparing to release a book which aims to “fight back” against claims made by Prince Harry in his explosive memoir Spare. It has been claimed that both Kate, who is thought to enjoy a close relationship with her uncle, and Carole will “look over the manuscript” of Gary's book before it gets passed on to the publisher. While many will be waiting with eager anticipation to find out what Gary has to say about the Royal Family and the rift between the Waleses and the Sussexes, one leading expert thinks there is little need for the book.

Like many of us, Kate Middleton and Prince William have adorable nicknames for their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis - and no matter how high you are in the Royal Family, having multiple names and titles is the norm. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, like any other loving parents, have special pet names for their kids, with another separate set of names for day to day use, such as at school.

Prince George has been seen increasingly in public with his parents as he prepares for a lifetime of service, whether that is at celebrations for King Charles's Coronation or joining his parents at sporting events. However, he ticked off one of the most important duties for a royal child at a very young age.The oldest of the Wales children has already been on a number of official tours across the world and has carried out engagements everywhere from New Zealand to Canada.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have reportedly fuelled a new war with the royals as Prince William and Kate Middleton are reportedly at "breaking point" over the Sussexes' "hypocrisy".

sensationally shut the door on royal life in 2020 and hightailed it across the pond to California — forcing the Prince and Princess of Wales to pick up the “extra workload.”And as the rift between the foursome continues to rage on, royal commentator and expert Jennie Bond says Kate will not be the one to “hold out an olive branch” in time for Christmas.“Catherine was deeply hurt by some of the things Harry said about her, particularly in his book, and unfortunately because of these entrenched positions where neither side seems to want to make contact or the first move, I can’t see this rift healing any time soon,” Bond told The Sun’s Fabulous.Kate, who reportedly took on the middle-man role in the past to bring William and Harry’s once-strong relationship back on track, is reportedly not looking to do the same again.“Catherine has played the peacemaker in the past and has brought William and Harry together, and I think that comes from her own family, and their values,” Bond said.“But I think she has got to a stage whereby she has had to take a step back.

According to the New York Post, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were seemingly not wanted at the event. King Charles is celebrating his 75th birthday on November 14. The monarch is said to be having a party at Clarence House in London to commemorate the milestone birthday.

the Sunday Times.His close family and friends will attend – including Prince William, 41, Kate Middleton, 41, and Queen Camilla, 76 – but Harry and Meghan Markle will be no-shows, according to insiders. When The Post reached out to representatives for Harry for comment, they however refuted the rumors.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have an incredibly close knit circle of friends who have been in their lives ever since their school days and time at university. Many of the most trusted members of their group have been honoured by the couple when they were asked to become a godparent to either Prince George, Princess Charlotte or Prince Louis. One person who makes this list is Emilia Jardine-Paterson.

Prince William recently revealed the only time he had ever cried watching sport was when his cousin Zara Tindall won gold medals at the European Eventing Championship. The Prince of Wales, 41, made the admission on Mike Tindall’s podcast The Good, The Bad & The Rugby, during a surprise appearance alongside his wife Kate Middleton and Princess Anne last month. Zara - Anne’s daughter - won two gold medals in individual and group competitions while riding her horse Toytown at the European Eventing Championship in Blenheim in 2005.