Prince George Turns 12 Years Old Today. Happy Birthday Prince George!!

 

After delighting royal fans with the new snap of George, Kensington Palace then released the slick clip of the making of the sweet portrait. 

George, who is the eldest of the Wales children with younger siblings Charlotte, 10 and Louis, seven, was first introduced to the world when his mother Kate and father William stepped out of the Lindo Wing with him in their arms. 

Dressed in a summery powder blue frock, Kate glowed as she and William revealed their first child, George Alexander Louis, to the world.

George, who currently attends Lambrook School in Berkshire, will move to secondary education when he reaches the age of 13 - although it has not yet been confirmed which institution his parents have chosen to send him to. 

Among the schools reportedly being considered were his father's alma mater; Eton College, and his mother's; Marlborough College. Read more @ https://sovrn.co/xisggtd

The Wales Family Attend Wimbledon

 Kate dons a stylish wide-brimmed hat as she watched the Wimbledon final this afternoon

The Princess of Wales shared a special moment with her daughter Princess Charlotte as they watched Jannik Sinner claim the Wimbledon crown today. 

Princess Catherine and her husband Prince William brought their eldest son Prince George, 11, and Charlotte, 10, but seven-year-old Louis stayed at home. 

In an enthralling four-set encounter, Italian player Sinner defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to win the first Wimbledon title of his career.  

Catherine beamed as she wowed in a royal blue gown, while her mini-me daughter smiled and gestured to people below as the family crossed the bridge headed towards the court. 

George and his lookalike father William also grinned and waved as they walked behind Kate and Charlotte. Read more @ https://sovrn.co/11nzd2j

Princess Catherine Attends Wimbledon Women's Final Tennis Match

The Princess of Wales consoled a tearful Amanda Asiminova after she was thrashed in the most one-sided Wimbledon final since 1911.

Kate, 43, placed her hand on the American's arm and told her to 'keep your head high' following the 23-year-old's 6-0, 6-0 loss to Iga Swiatek on Centre Court in just 57 minutes. 

The patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club presented the runners-up trophy to the 13th seed who struggled to contain her tears. Read more at https://sovrn.co/1ax0r0i

Prince William and Princess Catherine Welcome French President Macon and his Wife To Windsor Castle

The Prince and Princess of Wales put on a very affectionate display this morning as they welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte to the UK for their three-day state visit. 

Kate, 43, joined her husband Prince William to greet their guests at RAF Northolt in west London, undertaking the role on behalf of King Charles, before travelling by car to Windsor Castle. 

After arriving at Windsor, the prince and princess were seen putting on a very affectionate display, with William offering a gentlemanly hand to help his wife down the steps. Read more @ https://sovrn.co/vx1l2xp

The Princess of Wales visited the RHS Wellbeing Garden at Colchester Hospital

 

The Princess of Wales spoke today of the pressure of putting on a 'brave face' through cancer treatment and recovery, where 'everybody expects you to be better - but that's not the case at all'.

Kate, 43, who is continuing a slow and measured return to public life while in remission from cancer, said there was an expectation that patients 'crack on, get back to normal'.

But, she said, the 'very scary, very daunting experience' did not end with the conclusion of treatment, with patients needing to take time to find their 'new normal'. Read more @ https://sovrn.co/ooulu4x

Happy 43rd Birthday, Prince William !!

 King Charles has lead the tributes to Prince William on his 43rd birthday, sharing a believed-to-be unseen image of the heir - as well as a sweet message - via the Royal Family's official X (formerly Twitter) account.  

Meanwhile Charles' post was followed by a tribute shared by Kate Middleton, 43, who also shared a snap and short written message. 

The adorable image posted by Kate via the Wales' Kensington Royal social media account shows the heir sitting in a field, while playing with a group of small puppies, whose mother is believed to be Orla, the Wales' family dog.

In the image, the father-of-three is dressed casually, wearing jeans paired with a long-sleeved green button down shirt, as the puppies crawl over him sweetly.

The photograph is accompanied by a caption from the Princess of Wales and other members of their family.

It says: 'Happy birthday! Love C, G, C, L, Orla and the puppies!' Read more @ https://sovrn.co/152pcce

Princess Catherine attends the annual Order of the Garter

 

The Princess of Wales has made a glamorous re-appearance at the annual Order of the Garter service as she giggled with the Duchess of Edinburgh while watching the procession pass through the grounds of Windsor Castle. 

Catherine, 43, sadly missed last year’s event - one of the highlights of the royal calendar - after being diagnosed with cancer and undergoing preventative chemotherapy.

But she returned this afternoon to watch her husband, Prince William, parade alongside his father, King Charles, Queen Camilla and other senior royals - dressed in blue velvet cloacks and hats with plumes of ostrich feathers - at the historic occasion. 

The Princess, wearing a cream Self Portrait dress and a matching wide brimmed hat by Sean Barrett, stood alongside the Duchess to watch the procession for the first time in two years.  Read more @ https://sovrn.co/fw3ki42

Princess Catherine Attends Trooping the Colour 2025

 

Members of the royal family have appeared on the balcony at Buckingham Palace following the Trooping the Colour parade to celebrate King Charles III's official birthday.

The King and Queen Camilla led the royal appearances as they prepared to watch a flypast involving aircraft including the Red Arrows, Chinook helicopters and a Lancaster bomber, a model that was used during World War II.

The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children George, 11, Charlotte, ten and Louis, seven, stole the show and were joined by the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, as well as the Princess Royal and Sir Timothy Laurence.

The late Queen's cousin the Duke of Gloucester and his wife also watched the flypast, alongside Prince Michael of Kent.  Read more @ https://sovrn.co/p1corwd

Princess Catherine Visits V&A Storehouse

 

The Princess of Wales undertook her first public engagement of the month today as she highlighted the ‘joy’ of the creative arts.

Kate, 43, was at the new V&A East Storehouse - which opened to the public just two weeks ago - and gives unprecedented free public access to the museum’s world-famous collection of more than 600,000 treasures from every creative discipline including fashion, film, visual art, design and performance.

The princess cut a trendy figure as she opted to rewear a chic trouser suit by designer Alexander McQueen for the event, along with a white scoop-neck top. 

She accessorised with a pair of matching pumps, belt, and the Laura Lombardi chain necklace. Kate styled her new bronde hair in loose waves while keeping her makeup light and minimal yet dewy.  Read more @https://sovrn.co/zlx0bx2 

Princess Catherine Names HMS Glasgow by Smashing Whiskey Bottle against Hull

 The Princess of Wales has officially named HMS Glasgow by smashing a bottle of local Scottish whisky against its hull. 

Kate, 43, was joined by her husband, Prince William, to conduct the traditional naming ritual at the BAE Systems' shipyard in Scotstoun, on the bank of the River Clyde in Glasgow. 

Keeping her look suitably nautical for the outing, the royal sported a navy and white £1,850 coat dress from British brand Suzannah London and a matching statement hat from Philip Treacy, first worn at Trooping the Colour in 2024. Read more @ https://sovrn.co/1jogfzv

Princess Catherine Attends Garden Party at Buckingham Palace

 The Prince and Princess of Wales today met the parents of Liz Hatton, the teenage photographer who captured the hearts of the nation with her brave cancer fight. 

Kate, 43, re-wore her lemon yellow dress by Emilia Wickstead and a hat by Phillip Treacy as she stood on the terrace for the National Anthem in the grounds of Buckingham Palace, while the Prince of Wales wore a morning suit. 

It marks her first appearance at a garden party since 2023 - having skipped last year while she was having cancer treatment. Read more @ https://sovrn.co/1l5lluy