Kate Middleton models herself after Queen Elizabeth: 'Learned by observing'

Kate Middleton has stunned passengers as she was spotted on board a recent commercial flight travelling to Balmoral, where she was seated in economy class for the duration of the trip. The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, was making the short trip to Balmoral, Scotland on Sunday, August 21, alongside two of her children, Princess Charlotte, seven, and Prince Louis, four.

Kate Silverton may be known as one of the UK's most respected broadcasters, having reported from the frontline in Iraq and Afghanistan. But the former BBC News presenter has also just qualified as a child therapist, cementing her lifelong passion for children's mental health and the Early Years.SEE: Alesha Dixon talks balancing ambition with passionate parentingREAD: Giovanna Fletcher reveals how to deal with children's meltdowns The mother-of-two retrained as a children's counsellor with Place2Be, the children's mental health charity of which the Duchess of Cambridge is royal patron, and during lockdown, released her Sunday Times Best Seller, There's No Such Thing As Naughty."I think what the Duchess is doing is wonderful," Kate said of Prince William's wife, who also champions the Early Years sector.

Yes, it’s that slimy green stuff that makes you shudder when you swim across it in the sea. But we Brits are becoming aware that seaweeds – or sea veggies – are a rich source of vitamins and minerals. In the last year alone, Sainsbury’s has seen an 89% increase in online searches for seaweed products, including “Welsh caviar” and “bacon of the sea”.

Though Kate Middleton and Prince William wed over a decade ago, we’re still talking about the details of their big day – including the scent Kate chose to wear for her nuptials. We haven’t had concrete details but it’s widely rumoured that the Duchess of Cambridge chose a perfume from a little-known UK perfume brand, Illuminum London, for the big day. As you might expect, the “Kate Middleton effect” caused the White Gardenia Petals perfume to sell out almost as soon as rumours broke of the Duchess’ bridal seal of approval.

the Duchess of Cambridge, acting as her bridesmaid at her 2011 wedding, but the mum-of-three has another royal connection that you might not be aware of.The 38-year-old is rumoured to have dated someone who married into the royal family – Thomas Kingston, who tied the knot with the Queen's cousin Lady Gabriella Windsor in 2019.MORE: The title Kate Middleton's sister Pippa is set to inherit revealedThomas and Pippa were photographed together at Cheltenham Festival in March 2013 and going for dinner at luxe London restaurant Le Caprice the following month.They clearly remain friendly, as Thomas and Gabriella attended Pippa's wedding to James Matthews in 2017.WATCH: A decade of Pippa Middleton's style Pippa and Thomas have since been photographed enjoying a walk in each other's company.MORE: Pippa Middleton's new baby girl's sweet connection to cousin Prince GeorgeREAD: Pippa Middleton's fun family plans for August with three childrenThomas and Gabriella are an impressive couple, with Gabriella, who is 52nd in line to the British throne, completing degrees at Ivy League institution Brown University and Oxford, where she graduated with a Master of Philosophy before starting work as a journalist. Her father, Prince Michael of Kent, is the Queen's first cousin.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are set to disappoint Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Louis with a major change to their living arrangements when they move home this summer. The family are leaving Kensington for Berkshire. The family will begin to live at Windsor Castle.

has reported that . Put this in the royal rogues' gallery of awkward sex stuff right alongside and Prince William doesn't exactly scream BDE to me, but I'll take her word for it.

and , still made sure the young royal sent his regards.George was sent a birthday party invitation that he couldn't accept, but the young girl's mother shared his parents' polite response to the note on Twitter, per . A staff member for the royal couple wrote, “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have asked me to thank you for your letter, in which you invite Prince George to your 6th Birthday party. I am sorry that it took so long to reply.

Duchess Kate and Prince William's holiday body language says about them? Whether the Cambridges are travelling abroad on a royal tour or relaxing on a family trip, the couple are sending us secret signals about their personalities, according to leading body language expert Judi James.RELATED: Royal summer holidays! Prince Harry, the Queen and more's travel plansNew research from Hotels.com finds we're a nation of sun seekers with over 56% going abroad specifically for a tan – but can the same be said for Kate and William? Pouring over photos from the Cambridges' recent trip to the Caribbean to their first official engagement in Australia, Judi explains the "six different sunbathing types". Is Duchess Kate a 'Sunbed Space Invader' or perhaps a 'Fidgeter' who gets easily bored lying in the sun? Keep reading to find out...WATCH: Kate And William's Favourite Holiday Destinations Judi considers the fact that Kate has a naturally relaxed disposition, but with three very energetic small children "she may get less time for her natural relaxed state than she would like."With this in mind, Judi explains: "She may find it hard to lie out and switch off for more than a few minutes before feeling impelled to sit up and check everything is ok.

Kate Middleton was given a rare privilege at Balmoral by the Queen, according to reports. The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, began visiting Balmoral Estate in Scotland when she was dating her husband Prince William.

The Duchess of Cambridge and her younger sister Pippa are very close and share a lot in common – with Pippa recently emulating her sister by welcoming her third child.Unlike her sister, Pippa isn't set to have a royal title one day but will inherit a title of her own thanks to her marriage to James Matthews, whose father is a Scottish Laird.MORE: Will Pippa Middleton's baby daughter Rose be christened?As The Express reports, this means that in future, following his father's death, James will inherit the courtesy title of Laird of Glen Affric, while Pippa will become Lady of Glen Affric. WATCH: A decade of Pippa Middleton's styleUntil then, the couple can call themselves James Matthews of Glen Affric and Mrs Matthews of Glen Affric.READ: Pippa Middleton's new baby girl's sweet connection to cousin Prince GeorgeSEE: 5 photos that show Prince William's close bond with his in-laws the MiddletonsPippa married her husband in May 2017, in a lavish ceremony at St.

Kate Middleton hit the high seas, joining Great Britain’s SailGP team in a “friendly” race against New Zealand’s team.

Being a royal means there are certain protocols to follow. This is something that Kate Middleton did brilliantly during a recent visit to the Commonwealth Games on August 2 2022.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with their daughter Princess Charlotte attended the sporting event that was officially opened by Charles, Prince of Wales on July 28.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have been on a private Island getaway with their children for the summer break, according to reports. After an extremely busy year attending more official engagements, tours and public appearances than ever, the family-of-five are said to be scaling back on work duties and the limelight to spend quality time together during the six weeks holiday. It's believed the couple took Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to Tresco, part of the Isles of Scilly, for their sunny UK staycation for the third year running.

Before they were mom and dad or the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate were young adults who liked to party. In a viral TikTok, old photos of the two surfaced during their courting years, where Prince William and Kate Middleton are seen dancing the night away in clubs, crawling into taxi cars, and having fun.  The TikTok mash-up has already amassed more than half a million likes, and has thousands of comments.

When the sun shines, so do our wardrobes and the Duchess of Cambridge leads the way in the ideal fashion item to wear in the summer - the Breton striped top. Kate has worn this style of top on many occasions, and we've decided to round up all the times she totally owned this look.