‘The Crown’ depicts Kate’s mom as social climber behind William romance: ‘What about what I want?’

The Royal Family take part in many traditions each Christmas - some of which are classic and others which are unique to them. From attending a church service, just like many of us up and down the UK to opening their presents on Christmas Eve to pay homage to their German heritage, the royals' day will be enjoyed by everyone. But every year, the family attracts huge amounts of criticism for one custom that traditionally takes place on Boxing Day.

While they observe many of the festive traditions that a popular all over the UK, the Royal Family's Christmas is also unique and unexpected in many ways. One of the most well-known royal Christmas traditions is the fact that members of the family buy each other joke gifts, rather than serious ones, with previous presents including a singing hamster, a 'grow your own girlfriend kit' and even a leather toilet seat. Among these hilarious gifts was one Prince Harry decided to give to his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

With just one day left to go until Kate Middleton brings the whole UK together with her very special, Together at Christmas Carol Service, ITV have released a behind the scenes peek of Kate's recent visit to a surprise tea party to meet with volunteers helping to change young lives. This year’s concert, which airs on Christmas Eve on ITV1 at 7.45pm, will feature a service which focuses on the vital importance of early childhood and thanking those who are supporting the very youngest members of our society during those crucial early years, as part of the Shaping Us campaign.

Christmas Day for the Royal Family is a day packed full of unique traditions, but it isn't just a time for roast turkey, mince pies and carols as it also sees one of the King's closest relatives celebrate her birthday. She is a treasured member of the monarch’s inner circle and trusted friend who was born in Belgravia on Christmas Day in 1936 as the second child of the Duke and Duchess of Kent.The Princess is now the eldest female member of the Royal Family, and the second eldest overall behind her brother, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent. Princess Alexandra Helen Elizabeth Olga Christabel of Kent was born on December 25, 1936 to Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark.The princess was born on Christmas Day like her aunt, Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester.

Kate Middleton has a clever trick up her sleeve to ensure she's incognito when venturing out alone, a source has revealed.

Cindy Crawford will never forget the moment she met Princess Diana and Prince William for the first time. And she is sharing those memories once again, all thanks to The Crown.

Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams has issued a plea to his supporters as he doesn't want 'what' everyone did' to him during the series to happen to Ellie Leach after winning the show. The actor and West End star made it to the final of the BBC One dance contest with professional partner Nikita Kuzmin.

Prince Archie isn’t going to have all his wishes come true this Christmas!

With the release of “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” this week, Warner Bros. long, disappointing year of superhero films comes to a merciful end.

“The Crown.”The finale of the Netflix series, which dropped Thursday, shows Imelda Staunton, Olivia Colman, and Claire Foy gathering at St. George’s Chapel, where Queen Elizabeth was buried last year.The three actresses play the queen at different times in her life in “The Crown.” Her real-life former press secretary, Dickie Arbiter, was not impressed by Staunton and Colman’s characterizations.“I don’t remember her being glum and boring,” Arbiter, 83, told Deadline of the queen played by Staunton, 67.

his Nazi costume scandal. After the first part of Season 6 covered the death of Princess Diana (Elizabeth Debicki), it’s no surprise that art imitates life: the other royals don’t cast as long of a shadow in public imagination as Princess Diana, and their onscreen presence reflects that downgrade. Viewers who find Prince William and Kate Middelton bland will feel vindicated, because their TV counterparts are mostly colorless.

controversial moments, but perhaps one of the most infamous is when he wore a Nazi uniform to a costume party.The Duke of Sussex, now 39, donned the outfit in 2005 for a “natives and colonial” party hosted by Prince William’s friend, Olympic showjumper Richard Meade. Harry was 20 at the time.The event was chronicled in the final episode of Season 6 of “The Crown,” with a young Harry (played by Luther Ford) wearing a tan shirt with a swastika symbol.

The final series of The Crown drops today (14 December) and a royal expert has explained this could be "triggering" for Prince Harry with the idea that he "lived in the shadows" as it focuses on Prince William. Part one of season six of Netflix's The Crown launched on the streaming platform in the UK on Thursday, 16 November, depicting the relationship between Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed before their fateful car journey. Fans of the show have had to wait a little longer for the second part of the final series which was released today.

The Crown has proven time and time again they know how to cast stars, especially when it comes to previously unknown female actors playing these iconic roles. From and to and , it should come as no surprise that they’ve nailed it once again with Kate Middleton.Meet .The Berkshire, South East England, native was never told she looked like Kate Middleton growing up, but she does bear a striking resemblance to Prince William’s wife. With her long brown hair, inviting eyes, and rosy cheeks, it’s hard not to think of one of the most famous women on the planet.

The Crown returns for its final ever instalment this week. The hit Netflix drama releases its last six episodes on Thursday, December 14.

The Crown returns with the second part of its highly-anticipated sixth series on Thursday (December 14).

dramatic end with the last six episodes premiering on Netflix Thursday.With the royal family finally brought into the modern age, viewers were anxiously waiting to see how the beloved drama would portray teenage Prince Harry and Prince William as they enter the 21st century.In the fifth episode of Season 6 titled “Willsmania,” Harry (Luther Ford) gifts his older brother Willy (Ed McVey) a pack of flavored condoms during a birthday party for another member of the Firm.In the bizarre scene, the now-Duke of Sussex hands William the contraceptive and says, “Since you’ll be flying the nest soon. And because accidents do happen.

The Crown returns to Netflix for its final instalment this week, which will see two major royal love stories play out.

Imelda Staunton is one of Britain's finest acting talents and continues to enjoy an illustrious career which has seen her take on iconic roles in everything from Harry Potter to Downton Abbey. And now, fresh from her role as the late Queen Elizabeth in the final two series of Netflix's The Crown, the actress is set to take on a new challenge as she is relegated from royalty to play the role of crazy aunt in a Brassic Christmas special. Imelda has spoken excitedly about her new role and even joked about continually working with actor Dominic West, after recently playing mother and son in series five and six of the hit royal series.

The Crown comes to an end this week after six exceptional seasons peeling back the curtain of the world's most famous family. The final six episodes introduce .