The Princess of Wales is “considering” a surprise appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace at Trooping the Colour, an insider has claimed, but she will not be returning to public duties for the Colonel’s Review.
As colonel in chief of the Irish Guards, a role Kate was given in 2023, she would be expected to take the salute on June 8 – a week before the Trooping the Colour.
The news she is not taking part comes as the princess continues her cancer treatment away from the public eye, as she has done since her diagnosis in January.
She has not been seen in public since Christmas Day, but she could appear next month “if she is feeling well enough” an insider told the Daily Mail.
The King, who was also diagnosed with cancer in January, has however confirmed his attendance at Trooping of the Colour on June 15.
The event traditionally culminates in the royal family gathering on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after a display of pomp and military pageantry.
While the King has been confirmed to take part in the ceremony, he will inspect the soldiers from a carriage as opposed to on horseback, which he did last year.
Meanwhile, a Welsh bed and breakfast has shared a never-seen-before picture of the Prince and Princess of Wales taken on a getaway last year to their social media.
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Kate Middleton ‘considering’ appearance at Trooping the Colour
Kate not returning to duties next month
Royal photographer says Harry and Meghan’s wedding was ‘miserable’
Trooping the Colour to go ahead despite General Election
Kate ‘out and about’ again
Kate Middleton ‘considering’ appearance at Trooping the Colour
09:31 , Emma Guinness
The Princess of Wales is reportedly “considering” a surprise appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace at Trooping the Colour.
The revelation comes after it was announced that she will not be participating in the Colonel’s Review before the King’s official birthday parade.
An insider told the Daily Mail that she will only appear “if she is well enough” as she continues her cancer treatment.
The event will take place on 15 June, with the King carrying out the ceremonial inspection of the soldiers from a carriage instead of horseback because of his own cancer diagnosis.
Army leader vows to ‘step up’ their game at Trooping the Colour
08:28 , Emma Guinness
Following the news that King Charles will attend the Trooping the Colour, an army leader has said the pressure is on to create an outstanding performance.
Lt Col Shaw, who will lead the King’s official birthday parade, praised the Monarch for his dedication to his work as he continues his cancer treatment.
“It’s just wonderful. I think the King’s service at the moment is an inspiration to us all, he’s our Colonel in Chief so the birthday parade needs to be even better than normal,” Shaw said.
Kate Middleton not returning to annual event next month
07:00 , Athena Stavrou
The Princess of Wales will not be returning to public duties for the Colonel’s Review next month, it has been revealed, following speculation she would be well enough to take part.
As colonel in chief of the Irish Guards, a role Kate was given in 2023, she would be expected to take the salute on June 8.
The news she is not taking part comes as the princess continues her cancer treatment away from the public eye, as she has done since her diagnosis in January.
It has been reported that the princess has been “out and about” with family in recent days as she continues her course of preventative chemotherapy, sparking some speculation has turned to when Kate will return to official engagements.
Though some conflicting reports suggest Kate could return as early as autumn and as late as into the new year, the Palace and royal insiders have been keen to stress that no official comeback date has been planned.
Camilla remembers ‘fantastic’ secret night at theatre on drama school visit
01:00 , Athena Stavrou
The Queen Consort has shared her memories of a “fantastic” night she had at the theatre with her grandchildren.
Camilla made the revelations on a visit to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada) in central London today alongside King Charles.
While there, she spoke to student Daniel Mays about his role in the musical Guys and Dolls and said she had seen it with her family at London’s Bridge Theatre.
“It was fantastic,” she said.
The actor was pleased by the compliment and admitted that he remembered the Queen’s visit.
“I left about three months ago and towards the end of my run she came with all her grandkids,” he said. “We were only told on the day there would be an important royal visit, so we were wondering who it was going to be.
“It’s an immersive production and we were wondering if she was going to be in her seat or standing up.
“It’s the longest thing and most exhausting thing I’ve ever been part of – but a great time.”
Biden administration requests for Harry’s visa application to remain private
Thursday 30 May 2024 23:00 , Athena Stavrou
The Department of Homeland Security has requested for Prince Harry’s US visa application to remain private.
This comes after the application recently came under scrutiny following revelations about the Duke of Sussex’s prior drug use in his 2023 memoir Spare.
Lawyers for the Biden administration have said that there would be a “stigma attached” if the information entered the public domain.
The think tank group The Heritage Foundation requested that the documents be made public under a freedom of information application.
King ‘encouraged’ by lasting privacy of meeting with Harry
Thursday 30 May 2024 21:30 , Athena Stavrou
The King has reportedly been “encouraged” by his February meeting with Prince Harry remaining private as the familial rift remains.
The duke cleared his schedule in February to fly across the Atlantic to see his father following his shock cancer diagnosis.
While the meeting lasted less than an hour, royal insider Robert Hardman believes it could have benefited their somewhat tumultuous relationship.
“But I think there can be a kind of normalising, and I thought it was telling that when the cancer diagnosis came through back in February, Prince Harry came straight over,” the author said.
“People said why didn’t he stay longer, why didn’t he talk to his father, I mean there is so much to be worked through, but this was absolutely not the moment to have some sort of summit with Harry about all of Harry’s grievances.
“But I think the fact he came was important, the fact he was received was important, I think what encouraged people at the palace and encouraged the king was the fact that afterwards, we didn’t then read about it or hear about it. It remained private.”
Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle brand could rake in seven figures in its first year
Thursday 30 May 2024 20:00 , Athena Stavrou
Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle brand American Riveria Orchard could make seven figures in its first business year, it has been claimed.
The estimate was made by PR expert Mayah Riaz ahead of the brand’s official launch, with its official website and Instagram page still displaying none of its products.
Meghan has, however, sent out 50 limited edition jars of its jam to soft launch the brand, and Riaz believes they could retail for a staggering amount of money.
“So far, the jams have been sent to only 50 people. This suggests that it will be an exclusive and limited edition item,” Riaz told the Mirror.
“It has already been reported a single jam jar could cost three figures. I believe that is entirely likely from what we have seen so far. This is not rare for a celebrity brand.”
“Therefore, my estimation is that American Riveria Orchard in under a year could make Meghan seven figures. It is entirely possible for the brand to make multi-seven figures by the end of next year.”
Kate and William’s never-before-seen holiday snap
Thursday 30 May 2024 18:30 , Athena Stavrou
A Welsh bed and breakfast has shared a never-seen-before picture of the Prince and Princess of Wales taken on a getaway last year.
Duffryn Mawr Country House shared the picture featuring the royal couple with their staff to their social media.
“It’s been 1 year since we welcomed William and Kate, the Prince and Princess of Wales, to Duffryn Mawr!” the social media post read.
It added: “So kind and friendly, it was a pleasure to have them stay here.”
Charles officially dissolves parliament
Thursday 30 May 2024 17:02 , Athena Stavrou
The King has officially dissolved parliament ahead of July’s general election.
Under UK protocol, the prime minister must request permission from the monarch to hold a general election, and then a date will be set for the dissolution of parliament.
The general election will then be held 25 working days after Parliament is dissolved.
The day after a general election the King will invite the leader of the party that won the most seats in the House of Commons to become Prime Minister and to form a new government.
While Charles has never overseen a general election as King, he has formally met with two prime ministers during his reign including Liz Truss and the current prime minister Rishi Sunak.
King shares behind-the-scenes of evening out to RADA
Thursday 30 May 2024 15:17 , Athena Stavrou
The King and Queen enjoyed a tour of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada) in central London on Tuesday, night which has trained leading actors from Sir Anthony Hopkins to Imelda Staunton and Tom Hiddleston.
The visit was the couple’s first major public event since Rishi Sunak called a summer General Election, as the monarchy has postponed any engagements “which may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign”.
The royal couple watched a scene from House Of Ife by Beru Tessema, a play about a family dealing with the death of the eldest son, and met the cast afterwards.
They later toured Rada’s workshops where sets and backdrops are designed, built and painted by the students.
Bravo 👏 Encore 👏 to the @RADA_London on their 120th anniversary!
The King, as the Academy’s new Patron, and Queen have toured the school meeting staff, students and alumni including President of RADA, David Harewood, and Vice President, Cynthia Erivo. pic.twitter.com/6LGtyIDLOg
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 29, 2024
Charles to attend Trooping of the Colour
Thursday 30 May 2024 14:41 , Athena Stavrou
King Charles will take part in the Trooping the Colour this year, it has been confirmed.
The annual event has marked the official birthday of the King or Queen for more than 260 years and will take place on 15 June.
The confirmation comes after Buckingham Palace was forced to cancel and review dozens of royal engagements after the General Election was called for July 4.
Charles has recently returned to public-facing duties while still receiving treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer and will now take part in one of the highlights of the royal calendar.
While the King has been confirmed to take part in the ceremony, he will inspect the soldiers from a carriage as opposed to on horseback, which he did last years.
Kate Middleton not returning to annual event next month
Thursday 30 May 2024 14:37 , Athena Stavrou
The Princess of Wales will not be returning to public duties for the Colonel’s Review next month, it has been revealed, following speculation she would be well enough to take part.
As colonel in chief of the Irish Guards, a role Kate was given in 2023, she would be expected to take the salute on June 8.
The news she is not taking part comes as the princess continues her cancer treatment away from the public eye, as she has done since her diagnosis in January.
It has been reported that the princess has been “out and about” with family in recent days as she continues her course of preventative chemotherapy, sparking some speculation has turned to when Kate will return to official engagements.
Though some conflicting reports suggest Kate could return as early as autumn and as late as into the new year, the Palace and royal insiders have been keen to stress that no official comeback date has been planned.
ICYMI: King Charles and Queen Camilla enjoy outing to watch play about family betrayal
Thursday 30 May 2024 13:30 , Athena Stavrou
It’s usually royal family drama in the spotlight, but yesterday the King was able to enjoy being a spectator as he watched student actors perform a play about family betrayal.
In recent years, the Windsors have been at the centre of some very public rows, but on Tuesday night the 75-year-old was allowed to watch another dramatic tale unfold.
Attending his first major public event since Rishi Sunak called a general election, Charles and Camilla visited a student performance of House Of Ife by Beru Tessema at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada).
The play follows a family in the wake of the sudden death of their eldest son. The tense story sees characters “forced to confront the traumas they have long tried to bury”.
“As the sun beats down on their North London flat, and the authoritarian head of the family arrives from Ethiopia for the funeral, tensions rise, cultures clash and past betrayals are unearthed,” the RADA website describes the production as.
Why Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand was always going to be a success
Thursday 30 May 2024 12:30 , Athena Stavrou
The Duchess of Sussex announced she’s launching a new lifestyle brand, and fans are anxiously waiting for its arrival.
Amber Raiken speaks to experts about the brand’s savvy marketing strategy and how it’s a recipe for success:
Why Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand was always going to be a success
The King is to take part in the Trooping the Colour, it is understood.
Thursday 30 May 2024 12:13 , Athena Stavrou
The King is to take part in the Trooping the Colour ceremony next month and will inspect the soldiers from a carriage, it is understood.
The annual event has marked the official birthday of the King or Queen for more than 260 years and will take place on June 15th.
The confirmation comes after Buckingham Palace was forced cancel and review dozens of royal engagements after the General Election was called for July 4.
Royal photographer claims Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding was a ‘miserable day’
Thursday 30 May 2024 11:28 , Athena Stavrou
A royal photographer has opened up about what it was like to take the wedding photos for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
In a recent interview with The Sun, photographer Arthur Edwards explained that six years after Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s wedding, he can now admit that the wedding was “miserable” for him.
“The day was a miserable day,” Edwards told the interviewer. “I can tell you now it was the worst royal wedding I ever did. Because Harry was determined to keep the newspapers away from it as much as possible.”
Nigeria’s First Lady slams US celebs after Meghan Markle visit: ‘We don’t accept nakedness’
Thursday 30 May 2024 10:27 , Athena Stavrou
The First Lady of Nigeria has seemingly taken aim at Meghan Markle’s choice of clothing following her and Prince Harry’s recent trip to the country.
The couple, who visited in their capacity as private citizens, spent three days in Nigeria celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, 63, made the comments during a speech celebrating her husband’s first year in office and discussed her hopes for the modesty of Nigerian women and girls.
The First Lady said Nigerian women and girls “do not want to mimic and try to emulate film stars from America” with their “nakedness.”
“The message here is we have to salvage our children. We see the way they dress,” she said.
Kate and William’s never-before-seen holiday snap
Thursday 30 May 2024 09:16 , Athena Stavrou
A Welsh bed and breakfast has shared a never-seen-before picture of the Prince and Princess of Wales taken on a getaway last year.
Duffryn Mawr Country House shared the picture featuring the royal couple with their staff to their social media.
“It’s been 1 year since we welcomed William and Kate, the Prince and Princess of Wales, to Duffryn Mawr!” the social media post read.
It added: “So kind and friendly, it was a pleasure to have them stay here.”
What’s in the Royal Diary today?
Thursday 30 May 2024 08:19 , Athena Stavrou
The Royal Diary, which is circulated by Buckingham Palace, sets up a rather quiet day ahead for the royal family.
The Duke of Gloucester is set to attend two engagements.
Prince Richard, who is the late Queen Elizabeth’s cousin, will open a dental facility at the University of Suffolk on Thursday before attending a nearby county show in Ipswich.
Kate wanted people ‘to see she was doing okay’ in cancer video
Thursday 30 May 2024 08:00 , Emma Guinness
The Princess of Wales “wanted people to see that she was doing okay” by announcing her cancer diagnosis via a video, it has been claimed.
The poignant footage came in March following weeks of speculation about Kate’s whereabouts after she stepped back from public duties for planned abdominal surgery.
The revelation was made by insiders to Vanity Fair alongside the revelation that the Princess has now “turned a corner” in her cancer treatment.
Royal family removes Harry and Meghan statement from website
Thursday 30 May 2024 07:00 , Maroosha Muzaffar
The royal family has removed a historic statement confirming Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship from their website.
The statement, from Prince Harry’s spokesperson in 2016, confirmed that the pair were together and requested for the “wave of abuse and harassment” Meghan was facing to stop.
It cited “racial undertones of comment pieces” and “outright sexism and racism of social media trolls and web article comments.”
Why Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand was always going to be a success
Thursday 30 May 2024 06:30 , Maroosha Muzaffar
The Duchess of Sussex announced she’s launching a new lifestyle brand, and fans are anxiously waiting for its arrival. Amber Raiken speaks to experts about the brand’s savvy marketing strategy and how it’s a recipe for success:
Why Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand was always going to be a success
Charles to attend Trooping of the Colour
Thursday 30 May 2024 17:11 , Athena Stavrou
King Charles will take part in the Trooping the Colour this year, it has been confirmed.
The annual event has marked the official birthday of the King or Queen for more than 260 years and will take place on 15 June.
The confirmation comes after Buckingham Palace was forced to cancel and review dozens of royal engagements after the General Election was called for July 4.
Charles has recently returned to public-facing duties while still receiving treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer and will now take part in one of the highlights of the royal calendar.
While the King has been confirmed to take part in the ceremony, he will inspect the soldiers from a carriage as opposed to on horseback, which he did last years.
Kate Middleton’s family ‘rally round’ her amid cancer battle
Thursday 30 May 2024 06:00 , Emma Guinness
The Princess of Wales’s family have reportedly rallied around her as she battles an undisclosed form of cancer.
Sources close to the Princess told Vanity Fair that she has now “turned a corner” in her treatment after being supported by her immediate family.
“It has been a great relief that she is tolerating the medication and is actually doing a lot better,” a family friend said. “It has, of course, been a very challenging and worrying time. Everyone has rallied around her – William, her parents, and her sister and brother.”
How Harry can repair his relationship with King Charles, royal insider reveals
Thursday 30 May 2024 05:30 , Maroosha Muzaffar
King Charles won’t heal the rift with Harry and Meghan “anytime soon”, says a royal insider – but there is a way forward for the father and son.
Robert Hardman is the author of Charles III: New King, New Court, The Inside Story, which was published in January this year and gave an insight into the first year of the King’s reign.
Speaking at Hay Festival, Hardman suggested that Harry’s explosive memoir Spare is still casting a long shadow over family relations. “The problem that exists is, at the moment, there is still a trust issue. People are still very wounded, particularly Prince William, that these intimate private childhood family moments all spilled out in Harry’s book,” Hardman said.
“It’s not what Harry said, it’s the fact that he said it, and he gave away so many secrets. And he was, effectively, at the time of the Queen’s death, you know, he was taking notes.”
Hardman also suggested that Harry hadn’t told the full story – but there might be a cynical reason for that. “If you do read that book, and as I said it’s amazing, but if you get to the bit about his wedding to Meghan, it boils down really to about four or five pages. Now, as an author, that says to me one thing and one thing only: part two might be on its way.”
How Harry can repair his relationship with King Charles, reveals royal insider
Royal photographer claims Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding was a ‘miserable day’
Thursday 30 May 2024 05:00 , Maroosha Muzaffar
A royal photographer has opened up about what it was like to take the wedding photos for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
In a recent interview with The Sun, photographer Arthur Edwards explained that six years after Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s wedding, he can now admit that the wedding was “miserable” for him.
“The day was a miserable day,” Edwards told the interviewer. “I can tell you now it was the worst royal wedding I ever did. Because Harry was determined to keep the newspapers away from it as much as possible.”
The couple’s wedding took place in 2018 at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, where Edwards noted that all of the photos had to be taken at a distance, which didn’t allow for the best conditions to work with.
“Everything was done on long lenses. I had 800 millimeter lens photographing the guests arriving. The photographers they engaged for the job was five feet away. It was just hopeless,” he said.
Read the story here:
Photographer claims Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding was a ‘miserable day’
ICYMI: William and Kate concerned over Harry and Meghan’s increasing closeness to Beatrice and Eugenie
Thursday 30 May 2024 04:30 , Maroosha Muzaffar
William and Kate are reportedly uneasy over the growing closeness between Harry and Meghan and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.
Royal author Tom Quinn was quoted as saying by The Mirror: “For William and Kate an alliance between Harry and Meghan and Beatrice and Eugenie is a huge worry.”
He said: “Although Harry and Meghan have little sympathy for Prince Andrew, they’ve kept in regular contact with Beatrice and Eugenie who have always been free of any associations with Meghan’s angry, bitter time in the UK.”
Kate wanted people ‘to see she was doing okay’ in cancer video
Thursday 30 May 2024 17:29 , Athena Stavrou
The Princess of Wales “wanted people to see that she was doing okay” by announcing her cancer diagnosis via a video, it has been claimed.
The poignant footage came in March following weeks of speculation about Kate’s whereabouts after she stepped back from public duties for planned abdominal surgery.
The revelation was made by insiders to Vanity Fair alongside the revelation that the Princess has now “turned a corner” in her cancer treatment.
King Charles and Queen Camilla enjoy ‘secret’ outing to watch play about family betrayal
Thursday 30 May 2024 03:58 , Maroosha Muzaffar
It’s usually royal family drama in the spotlight, but yesterday the King was able to enjoy being a spectator as he watched student actors perform a play about family betrayal.
In recent years, the Windsors have been at the centre of some very public rows, but on Tuesday night the 75-year-old was allowed to watch another dramatic tale unfold.
Attending his first major public event since Rishi Sunak called a general election, Charles and Camilla visited a student performance of House Of Ife by Beru Tessema at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada).
The play follows a family in the wake of the sudden death of their eldest son. The tense story sees characters “forced to confront the traumas they have long tried to bury”.
“As the sun beats down on their North London flat, and the authoritarian head of the family arrives from Ethiopia for the funeral, tensions rise, cultures clash and past betrayals are unearthed,” the RADA website describes the production as.
Read the full story here:
King and Queen’s ‘secret’ outing to see play about family betrayal
Queen Elizabeth did not approve of Meghan Markle’s wedding dress
Thursday 30 May 2024 03:00 , Emma Guinness
The late Queen Elizabeth reportedly did not approve of Meghan Markle’s wedding dress because of her status as a divorcée.
Royal biographer Ingrid Seward said the late Monarch thought the gown was “too white” for someone who was entering their second marriage.
“In the monarch’s view, it was not appropriate for a divorcée getting remarried in [a] church to look quite so flamboyantly virginal,” Seward wrote in an extract of her book published by the Daily Mail.
The revelation comes as the First Lady of Nigeria appeared to criticise Meghan’s “nakedness” while on an unofficial tour.
Nigeria’s First Lady slams US celebs after Meghan Markle visit: ‘We don’t accept nakedness’
Thursday 30 May 2024 17:29 , Athena Stavrou
The First Lady of Nigeria has seemingly taken aim at Meghan Markle’s choice of clothing following her and Prince Harry’s recent trip to the country.
The couple, who visited in their capacity as private citizens, spent three days in Nigeria celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, 63, made the comments during a speech celebrating her husband’s first year in office and discussed her hopes for the modesty of Nigerian women and girls.
The First Lady said Nigerian women and girls “do not want to mimic and try to emulate film stars from America” with their “nakedness.”
“The message here is we have to salvage our children. We see the way they dress,” she said.
Royal family removes Harry and Meghan statement from website
Thursday 30 May 2024 00:00 , Emma Guinness
The royal family has removed a historic statement confirming Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship from their website.
The statement, from Prince Harry’s spokesperson in 2016, confirmed that the pair were together and requested for the “wave of abuse and harassment” Meghan was facing to stop.
It cited “racial undertones of comment pieces” and “outright sexism and racism of social media trolls and web article comments.”
King Charles praised for drama school visit
Wednesday 29 May 2024 21:00 , Emma Guinness
King Charles has been praised for his patronage of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada) in central London today.
He was announced as the new patron of the prestigious school last week, taking over the role once held by his mother Queen Elizabeth.
David Harewood, Rada’s president, said: “I think drama is dropping off the school syllabuses right now, which is really sad to see, so to have [a] reigning monarch who is a champion of the arts, in favour of the arts, supporting the arts, I think is really, really exciting.”
Charles and Camilla on first engagement since General Election Annoucement
Wednesday 29 May 2024 18:00 , Emma Guinness
King Charles and Queen Camilla have undertaken their first engagement since the General Election was announced.
Buckingham Palace announced that the royal family would be postponing any engagements “which may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign”.
When the July election was announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak last week, the King and Prince William cancelled all of their engagements.
Camilla remembers ‘fantastic’ night at theatre on drama school visit
Wednesday 29 May 2024 15:49 , Emma Guinness
The Queen Consort has shared her memories of a “fantastic” night she had at the theatre with her grandchildren.
Camilla made the revelations on a visit to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada) in central London today alongside King Charles.
While there, she spoke to student Daniel Mays about his role in the musical Guys and Dolls and said she had seen it with her family at London’s Bridge Theatre.
“It was fantastic,” she said.
The actor was pleased by the compliment and admitted that he remembered the Queen’s visit.
“I left about three months ago and towards the end of my run she came with all her grandkids,” he said. “We were only told on the day there would be an important royal visit, so we were wondering who it was going to be.
“It’s an immersive production and we were wondering if she was going to be in her seat or standing up.
“It’s the longest thing and most exhausting thing I’ve ever been part of – but a great time.”
King and Queen visit prestigious London drama school
Wednesday 29 May 2024 13:26 , Emma Guinness
King Charles and Queen Camilla visited the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London today to celebrate its 120th anniversary.
The royal couple met with staff, students and alumni, and appeared to thoroughly enjoy themselves as they watched an extract from a current production.
Queen Camilla encourages Brits to take part in the ‘Big Lunch’
Wednesday 29 May 2024 11:06 , Emma Guinness
Queen Camilla is encouraging British people to take part in The Big Lunch this weekend.
The event, which aims to create a sense of community, reduce loneliness and raise money for charity, will see people up and down the country get together with their neighbours for food and socialising.
In a statement released ahead of the event, the Queen Consort said: “As the proud Patron of The Big Lunch, I send my warmest good wishes to the millions of people across the country who will be joining their neighbours at picnics and street parties this weekend, sharing food, friendship and fun.
“I very much hope that you will all have a wonderful time!”
‘Unclear’ whether Princess of Wales will attend Trooping the Colour
Wednesday 29 May 2024 10:00 , Emma Guinness
It is “unclear” whether the Princess of Wales will attend the Trooping the Colour next month, according to reports.
The news comes amid the army’s confirmation that the King’s official birthday parade will still go ahead despite the upcoming General Election.
The event famously features an appearance from the royal family on the Buckingham Palace balcony, which Kate was present for in 2023.
According to recent reports, she has “turned a corner” with her cancer treatment but is expected to remain out of the public eye for the foreseeable future.
The King, meanwhile, who also has cancer, returned to work last month and has undertaken a host of engagements despite reports that would have a reduced summer schedule.
Trooping the Colour rehearsal to take place on Thursday
Wednesday 29 May 2024 09:30 , Emma Guinness
Following the news that the King’s official birthday parade, the Trooping the Colour, will go ahead, a rehearsal is scheduled to take place on Thursday.
The “khaki rehearsal” will see almost a thousand soldiers and 240 horses from the Household Division practice for the event in London.
The rehearsal will not be without an audience and around a thousand spectators are expected to watch so that all soldiers and horses have a chance to perform before the event on 15 June.
Kate Middleton has ‘turned a corner’ with cancer treatment
Wednesday 29 May 2024 09:12 , Emma Guinness
The Princess of Wales has reportedly “turned a corner” in her ongoing cancer battle.
Kate, who revealed her diagnosis in March, is now “tolerating the medicine” “a lot better” as she undergoes preventative chemotherapy, Vanity Fair reports.
“It has been a great relief that she is tolerating the medication and is actually doing a lot better,” the publication reported. “It has, of course, been a very challenging and worrying time. Everyone has rallied around her – William, her parents, and her sister and brother.”
Trooping the Colour to go ahead despite General Election
Wednesday 29 May 2024 08:56 , Emma Guinness
The Trooping the Colour, which marks the King’s official birthday, will go ahead despite the upcoming General Election, the army has confirmed.
There was some doubt surrounding the event, which will take place on 15 June, following the election announcement.
Buckingham Palace released a statement saying that all engagements “which may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign” will be postponed.
However, the events were being reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and it was expected that the Trooping the Colour would still go head.
Prince William growing closer to King Charles amid cancer battle
Wednesday 29 May 2024 08:00 , Emma Guinness
The royal family’s recent health troubles have reportedly brought Prince William and King Charles closer than ever.
According to an insider, this bond has been developed while William supports Kate Middleton through her own cancer battle.
The unidentified source told People magazine that the heir to the throne is “staying positive” for his family.
The news comes after it was revealed that Kate is “out and about more” as she has treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer.
Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle brand could rake in seven figures in its first year
Wednesday 29 May 2024 06:00 , Emma Guinness
Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle brand American Riveria Orchard could make seven figures in its first business year, it has been claimed.
The estimate was made by PR expert Mayah Riaz ahead of the brand’s official launch, with its official website and Instagram page still displaying none of its products.
Meghan has, however, sent out 50 limited edition jars of its jam to soft launch the brand, and Riaz believes they could retail for a staggering amount of money.
“So far, the jams have been sent to only 50 people. This suggests that it will be an exclusive and limited edition item,” Riaz told the Mirror.
“It has already been reported a single jam jar could cost three figures. I believe that is entirely likely from what we have seen so far. This is not rare for a celebrity brand.”
“Therefore, my estimation is that American Riveria Orchard in under a year could make Meghan seven figures. It is entirely possible for the brand to make multi-seven figures by the end of next year.”
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