Prince William and Princess Kate Welcome Nigerian President at Windsor Castle

 

The King led the royals in welcoming guests at Windsor, concluding in a glitzy state banquet that saw the monarch give a hearty toast with mindful accommodations in place for visitors who are Muslim and fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, including setting aside an area for prayer and Iftar.

The festivities on Wednesday captured a number of heartwarming moments from the first Nigerian state visit in 37 years, including the monarch joking about jollof rice - while the Princess of Wales performed a perfect curtsy.

Elsewhere, William and Kate appear to have struggled keeping their giggles at bay as they shared a private joke, and the Prince enjoyed a warm greeting with stepmother.  Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/5dxp7j8w

The Princess Of Wales Attends the State Banquet for the President of Nigeria

The Royal Family has put on a dazzling display at a magnificent state banquet in honour of the President of Nigeria - for the first time in almost 40 years.

The Princess of Wales looked impossibly regal in a flowing green evening gown by Andrew Gn with her favourite Lover's Knot Tiara and earrings that belonged to Queen Elizabeth II.

She also sported her King Charles III Royal Family Order with the GCVO Sash and Star. Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/bnzkk8x8

Princess Kate Attends the Annual Irish Guards' St. Patrick's Day Parade Today

The Princess of Wales wore a pair of rarely seen emerald earrings from her collection - as she stunned in a deep jade ensemble for the Irish Guards' annual St Patrick's Day parade.

Kate, 44, accessorised her festive monochrome look with glittering earrings; which she had also previously deployed for her memorable all-green look at the Earthshot Prize in Boston, in 2022.

The Emerald and Diamond Halo Earrings from luxury jeweller Asprey London include 72 dazzling diamonds (totalling 0.79ct) and four emeralds (totalling 1.27ct).

While no longer available on the site, they appear to have been worth around £8,500. Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/yc35fy9c

Prince William and Princess Kate Visit London Today Including Fabal Beerhall

 

The Princess of Wales left the beer and cider tasting to her husband during a visit to London today, explaining that she had cut back on alcohol 'since my diagnosis'.

Catherine, 44, who was carrying out engagements with Prince William, had chemotherapy in 2024 and last year announced she was in remission from cancer.

During a visit to Fabal Beerhall, the Prince and Princess were told about the Bermondsey Beer Mile, which is home to several craft breweries and tap rooms.

When she was invited to try some beer and cider this afternoon, Catherine told owner Hannah Rhodes: 'Since my diagnosis I haven't had much alcohol.'

She added: 'It's something I have to be a lot more conscious of now.' Ms Rhodes, who offered Catherine a soft drink instead, said: 'Fair enough.' Turning to William, Catherine patted her husband's knee and said: 'But you like your cider, don't you?'

The Princess was wearing a £95 blue shirt from British womenswear brand With Nothing Underneath - along with a Catherine Walker blazer, chocolate brown cigarette trousers and new pair of suede ankle boots by Jimmy Choo.  Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/c6a2znhb

Prince and Princess of Wales Join The King and Other Senior Royals as the attend the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey Today

 The King, Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales today led the largest gathering of senior royals since the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, marking Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey.

Kate dazzled in a navy Catherine Walker dress coat and five-strand pearl necklace that belonged to her husband's late grandmother Queen Elizabeth II.

His Majesty, Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Anne and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, as well as the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, ignored a small but vocal group of anti-monarchist protestors as they arrived at the Abbey to support the Commonwealth. Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/396hrz34

Princess Kate Visits the "Golden Mile" in Leicester, UK Today

The Princess of Wales received a welcome to Leicester today as colourful as any Bollywood movie - with dancing, honking horns and crowds surging to shake her hand.

'Welcome to Leicester, Ma'am,' said one shopper who stopped her outside a jewellers as she visited family businesses and the city's famous 'Golden Mile', while an elderly woman handed her a printed blessing to take away.

Drivers waived and shoppers seemed surprised to see Kate, 44, walking down the street without any road closures.

The princess - who wore a white knitted dress with a knife pleated skirt - was presented with a garland of pearls and roses as she arrived at a community centre which, earlier in the week, had celebrated Holi, the Indian festival of colour, love and spring. Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/2tv7wz2x

Princess of Wales Visits Wales Today with Prince William Ahead of St. David's Day

 The Princess of Wales demonstrated her thrifty approach to dressing by re-wearing an Alexander McQueen coat today as she joined Prince William at a Welsh community event ahead of St David's Day.

Kate, 44, teamed the stylish burgundy number with her merlot Gianvito Rossi leather boots, both of which she wore in 2024 during the Qatar state visit, as well as her matching ME+EM pussy bow blouse and her £570 CO pleated midi skirt.

Adding a touch of glitz to her colour coordinating ensemble, the mother-of-three sported her £1,600 Kiki McDonough Citrine Cushion Drop earrings. Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/4brt5prd

Princess Kate Dazzles at The BAFTAs

 The Prince and Princess of Wales dazzled in matching maroon this afternoon as they made their first public appearance since Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest last week at the BAFTAs. Speaking before the awards were announced, William said he was yet to watch Best Picture nominee Hamnet because he “needed to be in a calm mood”.  Read more from Express @ https://tinyurl.com/yed5v7np

Princess Catherine visited Castle Hill Academy in New Addington, Croydon

The Princess of Wales joined flag-waving young children making 'belonging maps' at a primary school to highlight the importance of children's mental health.

Catherine visited Castle Hill Academy in New Addington, Croydon, on Thursday to mark Children's Mental Health Week in her role as patron of the charity Place2Be.

She chatted to the youngsters about the importance of expressing their emotions, asking what made them feel good and safe.

'Do you like to talk about your feelings, your sense of belonging?' she asked, adding: 'Sometimes it's hard to talk about your thoughts and feelings.'

The princess, who admitted she was 'too busy chatting' to make her own map, asked whether the children did arts and crafts at home, telling them: 'It's good to be messy, it's good fun.' Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/3jwfx36t

 

Prince and Princess of Wales hold audience with spiritual leaders in London

 The Prince and Princess of Wales met today with spiritual leaders in London including the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, and Aga Khan.

William and Kate sat down with the first woman to hold the role of the head of the Church of England at Lambeth Palace.

Separately, they also met with leader of the Ismaili Muslims, Aga Khan, with the heir to the throne pictured shaking hands with him outside Kensington Palace.

In a post on social media, the Prince and Princess of Wales said it was 'a pleasure' to welcome Mr Khan to the palace on Thursday morning.

The meetings took place less than a day after Princess Catherine shared a poignant message to mark World Cancer Day.

Catherine unexpectedly joined Prince William at Lambeth Palace in London as he held a half-hour meeting with the first female to hold the top role in the Church of England's 1,400-year history. Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/36tjtdh2

Princess Kate Visits Wales Textile Company, Hiut Denim, Where She Helps with Special Pair of Trousers for Prince William

The princess bent down to stroke the pet and was heard telling the staff she has the same breed of dog at home, Orla 

The Princess of Wales proved that textiles are in the family 'genes' as she helped finish off a special pair of trousers made for her husband, Prince William.

Catherine, 44, was warmly welcomed to Hiut Denim, a family-owned company based in Cardigan, Wales, as part of a royal away to highlight the flourishing Welsh textiles industry.

Her passion to highlight British manufacturing is in part inspired by her own family history: her father's ancestors owned William Lupton & Co, a woollen merchant and manufacturer based in Leeds. Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/34dk86fw