King Charles Gives Good News on his Health Update

 King Charles revealed his cancer treatment would be significantly scaled back in the New Year in an unprecedented video message on Friday evening. 

His Majesty previously shared that he had been diagnosed with the disease in February 2024 after being admitted to hospital for an enlarged prostate. 

But since his diagnosis 22 months ago, he has had a major boost in his battle with cancer, describing it as a 'personal blessing'.

Buckingham Palace did not use the word 'remission', but said the monarch had responded to his treatment 'exceptionally well'.

And although he will continue to receive treatment for the foreseeable future, it will be 'significantly reduced' and moved into a 'precautionary phase'.

A source described it as 'just about the best Christmas present' the King could have asked for.  Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/492a8sdt

The Princess of Wales attends her annual Chrismas Carol Service

The Princess of Wales greeted guests, cracked jokes with celebrities and welcomed members of the Royal Family as her annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey got underway this evening.

Kate's Together at Christmas service in London, now in its fifth year, features a host of celebrities from Kate Winslet to Katie Melua.

The princess and Prince William's children - Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, ten, and Prince Louis, seven - were also in attendance, as they were last year. 

It is the first time the Wales family have been seen together in public since their appearance at Trooping the Colour, the King’s birthday parade, in June. Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/4584uz2t

 

Prince William and Princess Kate Attend German State Banquet Tonight

 

The Princess of Wales dazzled tonight as she arrived at Windsor Castle for a glittering state banquet held in honour of the German president.

Catherine looked magnificent in a sweeping pale blue Jenny Packham gown with Queen Victoria's Oriental Circlet Tiara on her gently-waved hair.

The choice was a deliberate one as the stunning headpiece was designed by German-born Prince Albert for his beloved wife.

It features lotus flowers within eleven mughal arches, set in 2,600 diamonds from Garrad in London. 

It originally contained opals but these were replaced by Victoria's daughter-in-law Queen Alexandra, who thought them unlucky and replaced them with Indian rubies. Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/2uxd8by8

Princess of Wales visits the Anna Freud Centre

 The Princess of Wales has spoken of the need for fathers' voices to be heard 'from the get-go' in the conversation around improving children's mental health. 

Catherine visited children's mental health charity, Anna Freud, of which she is patron near King's Cross this morning in a trip focusing on the 'vital role of relationships and connection in shaping babies, children and young people's future life outcomes'. 

It comes as the princess's Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood launches a new project with the charity to enhance the skills of health visitors to support early social and emotional development. 

The future queen has been patron of the organisation which carries out evidence-based research and training on children, young people and families' mental health since 2016.  Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/bdrupv9y

Prince William and Princess Catherine Attend Royal Variety Performance Tonight

 

The Prince and Princess of Wales made a dazzling entrance tonight at the Royal Variety Performance.

 William and Catherine, both 43, joined an array of stars like Jessie J, Matt Lucas and host Jason Manford at the Royal Albert Hall in London for the annual charity event, which senior members of the Royal Family take turns to support.

Arriving outside the main entrance to the building before taking their seats in the Royal Box, the Princess was the picture of elegance in a green velvet evening gown, while William looked dapper in black tie.

Catherine paired her emerald dress, thought to be from German luxury fashion brand Talbot Runhof, with the exquisite Greville chandelier earrings, once favoured by the late Queen Elizabeth II and crafted by Cartier over eleven years.  Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/5axz2mms

Princess of Wales attends the Royal British Legion Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum Today

 The Princess of Wales wrote a touching tribute to the fallen as she led a moving Armistice Day service today.  

Catherine, 43, arrived at the Royal British Legion Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire this morning. 

Handwritten on a note and attached to a wreath, which she laid at the Armed Forces Memorial, the royal penned: 'In memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, we will remember them. Catherine.' 

The Princess, wearing a Jane Taylor Decima hat and military-style coat with two poppies on the lapel, looked solemn and deep in thought as she walked to the service -  the first she has attended at the Arboretum.  Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/2rpwjct2

Princess Kate Joins Royal Family at the Nationnal Service of Remembrance Day

 

The Royal Family today led the nation in a two-minute silence on Remembrance Day to commemorate those who died in conflict.

King Charles appeared visibly emotional as he laid a wreath at the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in London, where he was joined by other senior royals including the Prince and Princess of Wales.

The monarch, 76, approached the war memorial just before 11am and saluted. After the Big Ben bells chimed on the hour, a two-minute silence was perfectly observed before a gun was fired and the Last Post was sounded by the Buglers of the Royal Marines to mark the end. Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/8xcy7y7s

Prince William and Princess Kate Recieve Crown Prince Hussein at Windsor Castle

 

A glamorous Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance today as she joined her husband to greet their ‘opposite numbers’ from Jordan. 

Prince William, 43, received Crown Prince Hussein, 31, at the royal residence ahead of a trip to RAF Benson in Oxfordshire.

Kate, 43, opted for an impeccably-tailored tan suit for the occasion, as she posed for a group picture alongside her husband and the Jordanian royals. She has previously worn the camel-coloured Roland Mouret ensemble for a charity event in September 2023. 

The Princess wore the suit over a cream coloured blouse and styled her 'bronde' tresses in loose waves as she stood beside Prince William, who donned a navy blue suit with a magentia tie. https://sovrn.co/dfnda74

Prince William and Princess Catherine Visit Northern Ireland

 The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a sweet moment together during their surprise day-long visit to Northern Ireland today.

In a tender scene, Kate was photographed affectionately placing her hand on Prince William's back before the royal couple, both 43, rode in a fire truck and watched trainee firefighters take part in drills.

The pair, who looked perfectly in step in coordinated brown suede shoes, were visiting Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service's new Learning and Development College, near Cookstown, County Tyrone, on their first stop of the day.

For their second outing, the Prince and Princess visited Mallon Farm, a flax farm in County Tyrone, where Kate gamely tried her hand at an ancient linen-making technique.  Read more @ https://sovrn.co/lirzy7s

Princess Catherine Visits Home-Start in Oxford

 She often flies the flag for British fashion, but today the Princess of Wales made a very special nod to Victoria Beckham, who attended her wedding to Prince William.

Kate's chartreuse green suit for her visit to Home-Start in Oxford was impeccably timed to coincide with the release of the designer's Netflix series, which launched on the streaming channel today.

She opted to wear a VB patch pocket jacket, retailing for £850, and matching £490 'Alina' trousers, both in the colour 'willow', likely a show of support for Posh Spice, whose documentary follows the former pop star's manic run-up to her Paris Fashion Week show last September. Read more @ https://sovrn.co/1i9lwqr

Princess Catherine Visits RAF Coningsby

 The Princess of Wales impressed onlookers with her 'natural' skills as she took to a virtual flight simulator at RAF Coningsby - and even revealed her son Prince Louis's sky-high ambitions. 

Kate, 43, today carried out her first visit to the Lincolnshire station in her role as Royal Honorary Air Commodore, having been appointed to the role in August 2023. 

The royal was elegantly dressed in a smart, slim fit Bella Freud grey check suit for the occasion, paired with a top from Alexander McQueen and heels from Stuart Weitzman. 

She tied back her newly lightened blonde locks for an elegant, yet practical look during the engagement - and at one point even performed a virtual 'loop the loop' manoeuvre on a flight simulator. Read more @ https://sovrn.co/11jnuqg