William has become ‘more comfortable as Prince of Wales’ and ‘in good place’ with Kate

The Prince and Princess of Wales have been seen on the Balmoral Estate in Scotland several times over the years as it is a place where they can entirely escape from the public eye. While there, they can expect to enjoy activities like family picnics, barbeques, long walks, fly fishing and deer-stalking in the utmost privacy. The family of five even have their own home on the estate in Aberdeenshire, a three-bedroom cottage called Tam-Na-Ghar.

First it was the ‘Diana Effect’, then it was the ‘Kate Effect’ and now it’s the royal children’s turn. Whether it is Prince George, Princess Charlotte or Prince Louis, whatever the royal trio are seen wearing at an engagement or in public is guaranteed to be an instant sell-out.

The fallout between the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex has been documented in extensive detail, ever since Prince Harry told ITV that he and his brother were "on different paths" during his tour of South Africa in 2019. In the years that have followed, several explosive claims have been made in TV interviews and in Harry's memoir Spare - including an alleged fight at Harry's Nottingham Cottage home and suggestions that William had told his brother that his children were not Harry's "responsibility." Since Prince William lost his brotherly support in Harry, royal experts have expressed their hope that Prince George will not have the same experience as he grows older and further into his role.

With the Royal Family's annual trip to the Balmoral Estate in Scotland only days away, we can expect to see the likes of the King and the Duke of Edinburgh in their traditional Highland dress as they attend events such as the Braemar Gathering. One royal who hasn't been pictured wearing a traditional kilt ever since he was young is the Prince of Wales as he frequently opts for a suit when carrying out duties in Scotland.This apparent aversion to wearing a traditional kilt was recently criticised by Alan Cochrane in The Telegraph who claimed the Prince "should accept wearing one whilst working, and certainly at Balmoral, or while on official duty north of the Highland line." He believes the kilt "should be regarded as part of [William's] uniform." After the comments about William's choice not to wear the traditional garment when he heads north, former BBC royal Correspondent Jennie Bond defended the Prince to OK! The expert quipped: “Give the man a break! Poor William has to obey so many rules and observe so many conventions.

Ahead of the Royal Family's annual summer return to Balmoral Castle, there is one particularly special tradition which was started by the late Queen for the younger members of her family that will hopefully continue. Queen Elizabeth's excitement for any family visitors never wavered throughout her entire life and she would regularly welcome her guests to stay with her at the likes of Balmoral Castle and Sandringham House.The Princess of Wales previously revealed one sentimental tradition that the late monarch started as it's a perfect example of the way she "showed her love" for her family. Speaking on ITV documentary ‘Our Queen at 90’ in 2016 the Princess of Wales said: “[The Queen] always leaves a little gift or something in their room when we go and stay, and that just shows her love for her family.” Kate went on to discuss how the Queen was particularly enamoured with Princess Charlotte, eight.

Balmoral in the Scottish Highlands is always a magnet for the royals each August as the extended family gather for their annual staycation. But this year’s get-together will be tinged with sadness – not only is it the first year without Queen Elizabeth II hosting, but it’s where she passed away, just 11 months ago, on 8 September. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond tells OK! that although “it will be especially poignant” she believes that it’s “important for the family to be together at the Castle ahead of the first anniversary of the Queen’s death”.

The Prince of Wales left diners opened-mouthed when he unexpectedly dished up veggie burgers made with Earthshot Prize-winning products. Prince William handed over the meals to supporters of popular YouTube channel Sorted Food, invited by the heir to the throne to try out three winning entries from his environmental prize.

she can’t rib the royal.Kate Middleton, 41, has some cheeky nicknames for Prince William, 41, according to one royal source, including one endearing moniker for his smooth head — “baldy.”Tom Quinn, who is the author of the February 2023 book “Gilded Youth: An Intimate History of Growing Up in the Royal Family,” claimed that he was told by palace staff that the Prince and Princess have pet names for each other, just “like all couples,” according to The Mirror. The author reported that Middleton calls William “babe,” but also has some sassy names for her husband, like “Big Willy” and “baldy.”These comebacks were apparently concocted after the “nudge” that the late Queen Elizabeth II used to tell Middleton, which was that she “didn’t have a full-time career” before getting married to her husband.

The King and Queen, as well as other senior members of the Royal Family including the Prince and Princess of Wales, are said to be readying themselves for two years of worldwide tours in a bid "to keep Commonwealth intact", in a "soft democracy" blitz. While it is understood that the monarch will prioritise visits to key nations such as Australia, New Zealand and a number of Commonwealth realms in the Caribbean, there are a number of countries that will also be high on the agenda such as India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

With Prince George turning 10 today – Saturday July 22 – how exactly might he be marking his milestone birthday with his family? As the royal children are enjoying their summer holidays, there are a number of possibilities on the table for the young royal's special day - from parties with school friends at home to exciting outings or even a foreign trip. As well as exciting day trips, the Wales family have a number of traditions whenever any of their children celebrate a birthday, including a homemade cake by the Princess of Wales.

It seems like only yesterday Prince George was introduced to the world. Swaddled in his mother’s arms as she posed on the steps of the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital, London, just one day after he was born, the newest member of the royal family had no inkling of the future that lay ahead. His life had been prescribed from the moment he was born – destined to one day be King.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are gearing up for a bumper summer holiday with their children - starting with Prince George’s 10th birthday party. The Prince and Princess of Wales have cleared much of their work calendar over the next six weeks to spend time with George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, a source exclusively told OK!.The family are due to spend time together at Balmoral, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, as well as in Mustique - a private island in the Caribbean, the insider added.

With the countdown to Prince George's milestone 10th birthday on, there are a number of ways that the Prince and Princess of Wales have carved their own path when it comes to raising their three children. From being thoroughly hands-on parents to taking the royal youngsters out on day trips, Prince William and Kate relish in being able to protect their children's privacy.The normal rules that govern life at home for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis must be especially felt when there is a birthday to celebrate.

sausage fingers — he’s a “sandwich” now.Russell Myers, the Daily Mirror’s royal editor, recently revealed that he believes that King Charles’ reign is just acting as a stall for time — a “sandwich” between the late Queen Elizabeth II’s monarchy and the future king William’s. The topic was brought up on last week’s episode of the “Pod Save The King” podcast, as Myers and the show’s host, Ann Gripper, were discussing Joe Biden’s recent visit to England, where he met with Charles, 74, at Windsor Castle.

Prince William managed to go unrecognized while speaking with one of his younger fans. In a video shared on TikTok by fan account The Royal Watcher, the Prince of Wales has an impromptu chat with a little boy during a walkabout in Windsor, England, on May 7.Prince William and Kate Middleton surprised locals who gathered for a Big Lunch the day after the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Prince William is said to have purchased an electric scooter, which he has been using to commute within the grounds of the vast Windsor estate. E-scooters are currently illegal for use on public roads, unless part of an approved scheme, but are allowed on private grounds, such as the royal family's home of Windsor Castle and estate.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Prince George will not be expected to serve in the military prior to becoming King, due to changes to royal tradition brought in by his parents Prince William and Kate Middleton. It has long been a royal tradition that male heirs to the throne undertake some form of work within the Armed Forces, as both Prince William and Prince Harry have done.

Prince George might only still be a kid, but his future within the Royal family has already been mapped out for him as second-in-line to the throne similar to his father, Prince William, who is set to become future King one day.

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth last September, King Charles proclaimed that his eldest son and daughter-in-law - then styled as the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge - would be known as the Prince and Princess of Wales. As a result, Prince William became the 27th Prince of Wales and was granted the additional titles of the Duke of Cornwall, the Earl of Chester, the Duke of Rothesay, the Earl of Carrick, the Baron of Renfrew, Lord of the Isles and Prince and Great Steward of Scotland. Prince William also inherited the vast private estate of the Duchy of Cornwall which was established by King Edward III in 1337 for his son, Prince Edward, the Black Prince.

most recently patted the 41-year-old’s backside during King Charles’ Scottish coronation at St Giles Cathedral on Wednesday.James divulged to the Mirror that the mother of three “did her now signature bum-pat gesture and the couple tend to use eye contact and exchange smiles as they speak.” She noted that there is a “contrast in the way” that William and Middleton communicate versus Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla.“The King and Queen are more like a ventriloquist act — both muttering asides to the other in a way that doesn’t look like real conversation.