Royal Family: The strange but sensible reason why Princess Charlotte isn't allowed to have a best friend

Amid the Russian invasion of several Ukrainian cities, the royal children are curious about the global implications.

Kate Middleton made a rare political statement as she visited the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London alongside Prince William. The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, who was photographed learning about the efforts being made to support Ukrainians in the UK and Europe amid the Russian invasion, made a subtle nod to Ukraine as she wore a blue knitted jumper on Wednesday 9 March. Meanwhile Kate also donned a badge of the Ukrainian flag with a white heart in the middle on her chest during the outing which hit home her political statement.

Joanna Lumley has spoken out about her refusal to watch Netflix hit show The Crown after getting to know the Royal Family over the years.The 75 year old received an OBE from the Queen in 1995 and has since met the Monarch and several of her other relatives many times, becoming closer and closer to the Windsors. Joanna’s loyalty has grown so much so that the actress has said in a new interview that she cannot watch The Crown, which is based on events from the Royal family’s early to very recent history, although she admitted to having watched earlier episodes. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Cambridge household, not caring one bit about her brother Prince George’s seniority. Charlotte is said to be in charge when the two interact with her strong personality taking control. There have been serval times where we have seen Charlotte prove she is the boss including one occasion where she commanded George to pick up the pace while the two were playing.

READ MORE: Royal Family: Prince George and Princess Charlotte's ridiculously cute cousin who appears to be having the time of her life every time she's photographed The lady actually spoke about their meeting. She said: "I was asked by a police minder not to take a photo of the children, which I didn't, but George started stroking my dog.

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.

an interview with the Express last year. Tim Rooke was among the media and camera crew stationed outside the Lindo maternity Wing at St Mary's Hospital, just north of Hyde Park in West London, as the nation watched with bated breath for Kate Middleton to give birth to the little boy who will eventually become king. When the moment came and George was born, at 4.

Princess Charlotte is often described as the most outgoing of the Royal Family children.

Not everyone is on board. Following many ups and downs within the royal family, author Christopher Andersen addressed new issues that may be causing a divide for Prince Harry and Prince William with other family members.

If you thought your brew-making routine was weird, wait until you hear how the royals do it. Behind palace doors, our Royal Family has a list of strict rules when it comes to food and drink. From banned foods like garlic and shellfish, to eating every last crumb of cake - the Queen has some unusual habits of her own.

Kate Middleton and Prince William ’s kids have their own pets - and they really do have funky names. In 2016 The Duchess of Cambridge announced that Princess Charlotte owns a hamster that goes by the name of Marvin. We don’t know if Marvin is still around, but according to Kate, Charlotte loves him because the “whiskers always tickle her face.

Prince Louis has been spotted in a brand new snap of the Queen as she posed for an adorable family photo with some of her great-grandchildren.The 95 year old monarch, who is yet to meet her granddaughter Lilibet, was conducting her latest royal engagement on Wednesday, February 16, as photographers took official images of her welcoming army and navy officials. Speaking to them in one of the reception rooms in Buckingham Palace, the Queen had strategically placed two photo frames on a side table.