the Times UK has reported. On May 18, Carole, 68, and Michael, 73, sold their business to entrepreneur James Sinclair for roughly $223,000 (£180,000) — 36 years after launching the company.
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Kalush Orchestra, performing their winning entry of “Stefania” in Kyiv’s Maidan Nezalezhnosti station, interspersed with cutaways to UK-based talents ranging from Andrew Lloyd Webber to Ms. Banks. For her part, performed a short instrumental piece for her cameo, filmed at in the Crimson Drawing Room of Windsor Castle.
was, of course, prerecorded, with the Princess wearing a one-shouldered to play Joe Price and Kojo Samuel’s composition. You can watch the clip .The performance—and her choice of a Ukrainian-blue dress—is a welcome show of support for the eastern European country more than a year into . Controversially, the European Broadcasting Union banned President Zelensky from making an address during the contest this year out of concerns that it would violate the competition’s alleged political neutrality.This isn’t the first time that Kate Middleton has used fashion to signal her support for Ukraine.
The Princess paired a blue Alexander McQueen jumper with a badge bearing the Ukrainian flag for last March, before dropping into Reading’s Ukrainian Community Centre in November wearing a navy-and-mustard LK Bennett dress. Her decision to at Buckingham Palace in the run-up to the Queen’s funeral was likewise a powerful statement. Kate may not speak out often when it comes to politics – famously keeping her cards close to her chest about almost everything – but when she does make her feelings known, the world listens.This article was originally published by .By British VogueBy Stephanie Bridger-LinningBy Stephanie Bridger-LinningBy Stephanie Bridger-LinningMore from GlamourSee More Stories© 2023 Condé Nast.
the Times UK has reported. On May 18, Carole, 68, and Michael, 73, sold their business to entrepreneur James Sinclair for roughly $223,000 (£180,000) — 36 years after launching the company.
whispers of friction between the newly-crowned queen consort and the Princess of Wales, allegedly spurred by the small number of guests Middleton was permitted to invite to the coronation of King Charles III on May 6.But, years ago, Camilla, 75, is said to have been a font of royal support for Middleton, 41, ahead of her April 2011 nuptials to Prince William, 40. In fact, just two months before Middleton’s big day, Camilla, who married King Charles III, now 74, in 2005, stopped her future daughter-in-law from making a fashion faux pas.While enjoying friendly luncheon at the Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge, Camilla was reportedly overheard saying to Middleton, “If I can give you one bit of advice…,” according to a diner who eavesdropped on their chat. Per the snoop, the two royals, who were accompanied by Camilla’s daughter, Laura, and Middleton’s sister, Pippa, were excitedly discussing wedding plans in the public space. “They were all getting on very well and they clearly hadn’t asked for an out-of-the-way table and nor did they attempt to lower their voices,” said the sleuth, according to the DailyMail, adding that the ladies lovingly held hands and laughed together during their chat. When Middleton allegedly revealed that she’d was planning to wear flowers in her hair for her royal wedding, Camilla reportedly urged her against the blooms, advising that a tiara would be more appropriate.The soon-to-be British ruler also suggested that her own manicurist, Marina Sandoval from the Jo Hansford hair salon in Mayfair, give Middleton a $45 “signature manicure” before her holy matrimony.Camilla was also said to have gifted the would-be princess a gold charm-style bracelet with a small disc engraved with their royal cyphers —
Professor Green has opened up about the moment his grandmother met Kate Middleton, with the rapper and his nan speaking about the importance of kinship carers. The rapper, whose real name is Stephen Manderson, appeared on Good Morning Britain today to chat about kinship carers — someone who is looking after another person's child on a full-time basis — having been raised by his grandmother.
As one of the most senior women in the royal family, Kate Middleton has now been given the honourable title of Princess of Wales.
Prince William’s group of friends gave young Kate Middleton a cruel nickname while studying at St Andrew's University where the married royal couple met. According to royal expert Katie Nicholl, William’s friends would call Kate a name that mocked her mum Carole Middleton.They would reportedly say to the Princess of Wales: "Doors to Manual", which is a reference to Carole’s former career as a British Airways flight attendant.
piece of work, according to Kate Middleton.In remarks that resurfaced this week, the Princess of Wales revealed one of her husband’s least desirable habits — and it involves takeout food.While visiting a Royal Air Force Base in Cyprus, Greece, in 2018, Middleton claimed her husband is a “nightmare” when he eats pizza on the couch, according to The Mirror and Marie Claire. “Keep the pizza off the sofas,” Prince William, 40, reportedly advised, as the base opened a new recreational area.“You’re a nightmare with that,” Middleton, 41, remarked in response.The Post reached out to Kensington Palace for comment. It seems it’s no secret the princess and her husband enjoy the Italian delicacy from time to time.Last month, the pair made a surprise pizza delivery to the Dowlais Rugby Club, People reported.They arrived with 22 pies, with toppings such as pepperoni, barbecue chicken, and goat cheese.
Kate Middleton's all the buzz on World Bee Day!Buckingham Palace on Saturday shared a photo of the Princess of Wales donning a beekeeper outfit. She was all smiles as she tended to a beehive at Armer Hall, her residence in Norfolk, Britain.
The party supplier business founded by Kate Middleton ’s parents has been sold as part of a rescue deal after falling into administration. Party Pieces Holdings, which was founded by Carole and Michael Middleton in 1987, has been sold to entrepreneur James Sinclair in a pre-pack administration deal.The Middletons hired insolvency specialists from Interpath Advisory earlier on Thursday after the news broke that the company had fallen into administration following the pandemic.The business saw trading “impacted significantly” by the pandemic, pressing down on demand for party decorations and personalised gifts.
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales visited the Anna Freud Centre in London today, where the children's mental health charity of the same name is based. It comes as the royals mark Mental Health Awareness Week with a number of engagements this week, with Kate, 41, attending a Dame Kelly Holmes Trust event in Bath on Tuesday.
Kate Middleton said Tuesday she’s "still learning every day" about how to be a royal when she was asked about her role as the wife of the heir to the throne during an event for Mental Health Awareness Week. The Princess of Wales was speaking to 11- to 19-year-olds from St. Katherine’s School in Bristol, England, who were mentored by athletes from the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust.The children are part of the organization’s On Track To Achieve program led by Liz Johnson, a gold medalist from the Paralympics. Holmes, who founded the organization and won two gold medals in the 800 and 1,500 meters at the 2004 Olympics, told People magazine Middleton explained to the group she "had to learn [her role], and she's still learning every day." The Olympian added that Middleton also said she’s working on her public speaking skills.
The court of public opinion is seething with contempt for Catherine, the Princess of Wales, who they believe copied Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex. It's a story that we've heard several times before, but fans on social media criticized the princess for wearing an eerily similar one-shoulder gown that Markle wore last year. "It is quite creepy the way Kate Middleton copies everything that Meghan wears and does.
And that future coronation will be way more modern than Charles's, which Prince William himself helped plan. William, and his wife, Kate Middleton, want to make the next coronation more relevant to modern Britain, per the report. King Charles III's Coronation respected royal tradition with an elaborate ceremony at Westminster Abbey and an “homage of the people,” a controversial element in which the people are invited to swear their allegiance to the new king.
Kate Middleton put her musical skills on display in a special segment opening the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Grand Final over the weekend.In a clip shared to the Prince and Princess of Wales' official Instagram account, Middleton is seen taking part in the opening sequence of the contest's final leg by playing last year's winning entry on the piano.
Kate Middleton gave a subtle tribute to her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, during her surprise Eurovision piano performance.The Princess of Wales, 41, delighted royal fans as she made an appearance playing the piano during the opening performance of the Eurovision grand final on Saturday night. Kate played a pre-recorded instrumental piece, created by Joe Price and Kojo Samuel, which was recorded in the Crimson Drawing Room of Windsor Castle earlier this month.
Kate Middleton made a surprise cameo at the Eurovision Song Contest final on Saturday night. The 41-year-old Princess of Wales gave a pre-recorded piano performance in the international song competition's opening segment, which she filmed earlier this month at the Crimson Drawing Room of Windsor Castle. Middleton played an instrumental version of the Ukrainian group Kalush Orchestra's song "Stefania," which won the contest last year.
Kate Middleton made a surprise appearance at 2023’s Eurovision Song Contest.
After King Charles and Queen Camilla’s video cameo during the first semi-final of the 2023 Eurovision, the Saturday grand final featured another royal appearance during the epic performance of last year’s winning song, “Stefania,” by Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra, which opened the show.
The Princess of Wales has made a surprise cameo during the opening performance of the Eurovision Song Contest. Kate played a pre-recorded instrumental piece which was recorded at Windsor Castle earlier this month.The clip, which is around 10 seconds long, appeared in a performance by last year’s winners Kalush Orchestra, which also includes contributions from Lord Lloyd-Webber and Sam Ryder.
Kate Middleton issued a subtle warning to her husband, Prince William on Coronation Day - and her concerns were entirely relatable.The Prince and Princess of Wales, both 40, were dressed in their full regalia for the event, which was watched around the globe and saw King Charles III and Queen Camilla officially become monarchs of Great Britain. Prince William, heir to the throne, wore his Order of the Garter mantle, whilst Kate wore her Royal Victorian Order mantle, both of which featured long floor-length robes - which would certainly be easy for one to trip over.
Kate Middleton stunned at King Charles’ Coronation in her gown that was designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. And although the majority of the gown was cloaked by the Princess of Wales’ robe of The Royal Victorian Order, motifs were visible on the hem that harked back to the dress she wore when she married Prince William in 2011. The floral motifs, sewn into the ivory dress using silver embroidery, were shamrocks, roses, thistles and daffodils - used to represent Britain and Ireland's national flowers.