Prince Harry will be in the UK on the eve of the anniversary of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth‘s passing.
07.08.2023 - 15:17 / dailyrecord.co.uk
It's not a regular occurrence for the Princess of Wales to step out on public joint engagements with her father-in-law King Charles but when they do, we are treated to a glimpse of their close bond and special relationship.
An example of this was during 2021 when Kate and Charles attended the world premiere of the new James Bond movie alongside Prince William and Camilla at the Royal Albert Hall.
The pair were snapped affectionately greeting one another with a kiss on the cheek which according to experts showcases their "rather tight relationship".
Here we take a closer look back at how their bond developed over the years, the Mirror reports.
Kate and William famously met while they were both studying at St Andrews University in Scotland which is where their relationship began.
It seems that even in the early stages before the pair announced their engagement in 2010, Charles welcomed his future daughter-in-law into the family with open arms.
In an interview to mark their engagement, Kate said that Charles had been "very, very welcoming" and "very friendly".
She confessed that she had initially been a bit nervous to meet her future father-in-law but added: "It couldn't have gone easier, really for me."
Months after their engagement was announced, Kate and William tied the knot during a grand ceremony in Westminster Abbey in April 2011.
Charles proudly watched his eldest son marry Kate and gave a very moving speech about the couple during a champagne reception at Buckingham Palace.
According to Hello! he described Kate as the daughter he never had and said: "We are lucky to have her."
Although joint public appearances between Kate and Charles are very rare, when they have happened the pair are often spotted exchanging private
Prince Harry will be in the UK on the eve of the anniversary of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth‘s passing.
the release of the new A&E documentary series “Secrets of Prince Andrew.”The Duke of York’s checkered past and friendship with dead financier Jeffrey Epstein was explored in the recent bombshell doc.Andrew, 63, has retreated to the royal’s summer residence with his family as the dust settles from the show’s explosive claims coming to light, according to a report.Royal expert Pelham Turner revealed to Fox News that the disgraced prince accepted the invite to stay in Scotland from his brother King Charles.“The royal clans are descending on Balmoral,” Turner divulged.“It will be interesting to see how many olive branches grow on royal trees,” he added.The Post has reached out to reps at Buckingham Palace for comment.This summer will be the first time the royals visit Balmoral following the death of Queen Elizabeth last September.The Duke will soon be joined by other members of the fam, including his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, as well as Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Edward and his wife Sophie.Turner went on to note that King Charles, 74, could be going easy on Andrew due to his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson’s breast cancer battle.Ferguson, 63, was diagnosed with the illness earlier this year and underwent a mastectomy.“To Di For Daily” podcast host Kinsey Schofield echoed Turner’s thoughts, saying: “This could be King Charles’ soft heart on display — giving Prince Andrew and Fergie a bit of peace while she recovers from a breast cancer scare.”The radio personality continued: “[Andrew] is lucky to have Fergie and his girls. He continues to be a liability to the royal family.
There’s a big difference to the annual Balmoral summer holiday for the royal family this year. After the death of the Queen, who passed away at her beloved Aberdeenshire estate last September, things will take a while to get used to for staff this year as for the first time ever, it was King Charles inspecting the troops in the Guard of Honour as he arrived at the castle gates as part of the traditional welcome ceremony that awaits the monarch.
Mirror.The cook also revealed that even for Christmas, the trio will eat with their nannies in the nursery until they become of age to be more presentable during public affairs of state.“The children always ate in the nursery until they were old enough to conduct themselves properly at the dining table,” McGrady explained.The food connoisseur worked for the late Queen Elizabeth for about 15 years and previously dished all about the meals that she used to eat on a daily basis.The royal, who died last year, once claimed on his YouTube channel that the monarch loved to munch on jam sandwiches during high teatime.“The queen was served jam pennies in the nursery as a little girl. She’s had them for afternoon tea ever since,” McGrady said.When the queen would spend time at her summer residence, Balmoral Castle in Scotland, fresh strawberries were picked from the garden and used for the jelly spread.Butter and jam make up the delicacy and are cut into small circles the size of an old British penny.
Mirror reports. Charles plans to chisel out specific roles for his son and heir Prince William, as well as Princess Kate and Queen Camilla.“His Majesty is very clear.
King Charles is quietly opening up Balmoral to the public for a longer amount of time as he extends the estate's commercial activities, according to reports.
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As students around the country anxiously open their A-level results today, it may serve as some comfort to know that just like them, even members of the royal family have suffered with the same nail biting nerves before opening the all important envelope. From King Charles to Kate Middleton and even the most recent royal to sit her exams last year, Lady Louise Windsor, there has been no shortage of variety in grades either, with some of the senior royals performing better than others.
As a member of one of the most famous families in the world, going unnoticed in public would be quite the challenge.
Hundreds of people have been visiting Kinneil House in Bo'ness this summer as Historic Environment Scotland are running weekly tours for the first time in decades.
A significant milestone in the development of Perth Museum has taken place with the keys to the building being handed over to the operator.
As a member of one of the most famous families in the world, going incognito presents quite the challenge. But the likes of King Charles and Prince William are, after all, only human and crave some peace and quiet without photographers surrounding them.Though their privacy is usually respected, some have been known to take drastic measures to ensure they get some peace.
The Royal Family’s time at the Balmoral Estate will undoubtedly be filled with physical pursuits such as long country walks, deer stalking and horse riding, with quieter moments punctuated by picnics, barbeques and fly-fishing in the River Dee. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond spoke to OK! about how the royals typically spend their time together in the Highlands.
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Balmoral in the Scottish Highlands is always a magnet for the royals each August as the extended family gather for their annual staycation. But this year’s get-together will be tinged with sadness - not only is it the first year without the late Queen Elizabeth II hosting, but it’s where she passed away, just 11 months ago, on September 8. However, one expert has told OK! that the first visit of King Charles' reign will also be far more "relaxed" as the royals were "in awe" of the late monarch.
Whilst the Royal Family might have an extensive portfolio of grand properties across the country, there is one estate which was bought for a surprisingly low price.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not be joining their family to honor Queen Elizabeth II next month…
There have been reports suggesting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may have been left out of a Balmoral family gathering to mark the 1-year anniversary since the Queen’s death. However, ET Canada understands that’s not the case.