Princess Kate Visits Northern England - the Family Action in Bradford

The Princess of Wales displayed her caring side again today as she showed a young girl at a trauma therapy centre how to hear the sea in a shell - before joining teenage girls for rugby drills and joining a mental health group on an outdoor walk.

Kate spoke to therapists at Family Action in Bradford this morning, a charity which helps children and their families recover from complex trauma.

She also joined creative therapy sessions - talking to children about collage trees and wish boxes - to understand how the use of play can be a vehicle for healing.  Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/ymfyumpj

Prince William and Princess Kate Visit Scotland

 Kicking off a busy 'away day' to Scotland, William and Catherine, known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland, visited the National Curling Academy in Stirling to wish the Team GB and Paralympics GB Curling teams good luck ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games that start in Milano-Cortina next month.

Curling, which sees players slide stones across the ice towards a target area, is one of Team GB and Paralympics GB's most successful winter sports, earning six Olympic medals and two Paralympic medals to date.

But the prince and princess soon learned just how difficult it is to master the sport after being given a short introduction of how to throw the stone. Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/2myka8bw

Princess Kate Hosts Reception at Windsor Castle for World Cup Winning Red Roses England Ladies Rugby Team

 The Princess of Wales has told how she plays rugby at home with her children but added of her eldest son, who is shooting up: 'I do not want to get tackled by George!'

She told members of the World Cup winning Red Roses England ladies' rugby team that both Prince George, 12, and Prince Louis, seven, play the sport at school, while Charlotte, ten, joins in when the family plays together at home.

And she revealed that Louis takes part in extra-curricular 'Rugbytots' sessions for younger boys and girls aged up to seven.

During a discussion about how schools often don't segregate boys and girls for sport when they are younger, she said: 'Charlotte is playing rugby but at home with the family, so she isn't yet at school. 

'Rugby is so accessible; Louis is playing touch rugby and it's such a great game.  Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/4xs8unac

Happy Birthday Princess Catherine of Wales! 44th Birthday

 

The Princess of Wales has marked her 44th birthday today with a 'deeply personal' video about the comfort she has taken from nature during her cancer treatment, saying how 'deeply grateful' she is 'to discover what it means to be alive'. 

Kensington Palace released the final instalment of their year-long 'Mother Nature' video series - Winter - which has a voice-over from Catherine and features footage of her on an early morning walk in Berkshire, close to her Windsor home. Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/zxx2md93

Princess Catherine Surprises Hospital Staff at Charing Cross Hospital Today with a Visit with Prince William

 Prince William was due to visit the hospital on his own for his first engagement since the Christmas break to show support for hospitals as they deal with an increased number of patients during winter.

But in a last minute change, he was joined by the Princess of Wales who celebrates her 44th birthday tomorrow, at the hospital. 

It is understood the joint visit was to acknowledge the incredible work of NHS staff over a difficult winter period.

The royal couple shocked hard working health staff after arriving in the canteen, before joining a surprise tea party for volunteers and staff to thank them for their hard work.  Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/4nbb7hvy

Princess Kate Dazzles as she joins The Royal Family on Their annual Christmas Walk-a-bout at Sandingham Estate on Christmas Day

There are no coincidences when it comes to the Princess of Wales's fashion choices - much like her decision to rewear a closet staple for Christmas church service this morning. 

Catherine, 43, joined King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, their three children, and other senior royals for their annual Christmas church service at St Mary Magdalene in Sandringham today.

While the future Queen was typically stylish, royal watchers noticed a special detail in her outfit that sends a message of hope after Catherine's tumultuous cancer journey. 

The mother-of-three attended the service wearing the same brown, windowpane-check coat that she picked for a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital - where she underwent chemotherapy treatment in 2024. 

It was during the January outing that Catherine also announced she was in remission from an undisclosed form of cancer, while thanking the doctors and nurses for their 'care, support and compassion'.  Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/4ev24hxh

Prince William and Prince George visit Charity The Passage for Christmas Lunch which Helps Homeless.

 The Prince of Wales has taken Prince George to visit a charity close to his heart after previously vowing to bring his children to a homelessness organisation.

Prince William, 43, was joined by his 12-year-old son who got "stuck in" with Christmas lunch preparations held by The Passage in Victoria for some of their clients.

During the heartwarming visit on Tuesday morning, father and son helped with care packages and decorated a Christmas tree, with one of the trees previously used for the Princess of Wales's Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey earlier this month. Read more from HELLO @ https://tinyurl.com/3zycf76k

Prince William and Princess Kate Release Their Christmas Card for 2025. Merry Christmas

 The Prince and Princess of Wales released a new family photograph today for their Christmas card with children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

The picture, taken by Josh Shinner in Norfolk in April, was posted on Kensington Palace's social media with the caption: 'Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas.'

The image shows William and Kate smiling as they sit on the grass amid spring daffodils with their children, with the Princess also seen with her arm around George.

Charlotte is resting her head on her father's shoulder and holding onto his arm, while a relaxed Louis - without his top front teeth - is leaning back between William's legs.

The picture appeared to be from the same photoshoot by Mr Shinner used to capture portraits for George's 12th birthday in July and Louis's seventh birthday in April. Read more @ https://tinyurl.com/yu635hwd

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