Kate Middleton's 'ambitious' mum who raised her to do everything 'perfectly'

The Middleton family expanded again recently after the happy news that James Middleton and his wife Alizee had welcomed their first son, Inigo Middleton.The youngster is the seventh grandchild of Carole and Michael Middleton, as well as a nephew of both the Prince and Princess of Wales and Pippa and James Matthews. Inigo's arrival also makes him a first cousin of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Arthur, Grace and Rose Matthews.

Kate Middleton's sister Pippa Middleton reportedly banned Meghan Markle from her wedding guest list after their mum Carole voiced her concerns about the duchess attending.

Kate Middleton and Prince William have been praised countless amounts of times for their modern approach towards the monarchy as they carry out their duties and responsibilities.

When it comes to keeping your skin looking fresh and radiant, there are few celebs who do it better than Kate Middleton who is known for her natural-looking, youthful glow. Although she’s always been relatively private about her beauty routine, there are a few hero items she’s mentioned that help her achieve her glowing complexion.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reportedly "fuming" as Prince William and Kate Middleton make plans to "storm the US".

The Princess of Wales is highly regarded for her interests in physical wellbeing, children's development and mental health. And, as a result, she has made a name for herself for her impressive work in the field of Early Years Development.

It has often been said that Windsor Castle is the most haunted of all the royal residences, with over 25 reported experiences with ghosts and spirits. These claims include sightings of Queen Elizabeth I, King Henry VIII and King George III, and even the late Queen admitted to witnessing at least one ghostly encounter.

Pippa Middleton, the sister of Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, reportedly left Meghan Markle off her wedding guest list due to concerns from her mum Carole.The book 'Finding Freedom' suggests that Pippa and Carole were worried Prince Harry's wife Meghan's attendance might steal the limelight from the bride on her big day. Pippa married James Matthews, the brother of former Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews, in St Mark's Church, at Englefield Estate, Berkshire, in 2017. At that time, Meghan had only recently arrived on the scene of the royal family, as she started dating Prince Harry in 2016.They would go on to wed in 2018.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have been praised time and again for their modern approach towards royal duties and responsibilities. But what many people don't realise is that the couple were quietly advancing royal traditions even before their historic wedding in 2011.

The late Queen Elizabeth II was known for her one signature make-up look that Kate Middleton does not seem to be a fan of.

It is no secret that the Prince and Princess of Wales went to incredibly privileged schools and received the best education possible. This is also the case for their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, as the royal trio have already had an enviable start to their studies.

Platinum Jubilee Pageant in June 2022.The soap opera star, 90, recalled the awkward yet funny moment in her recent memoir, “Behind The Shoulder Pads.”Collins admitted that she was so nervous that she broke protocol during her meeting with the Princess of Wales, 41.During last year’s pageant, the English actress was riding in a car down The Mall during the bash alongside supermodel Twiggy and TV presenter Prue Leith.“Finally, we arrived outside the Royal Box, which was packed with royals and relatives of the Queen,” the “Dynasty” alum wrote. She continued: “As we descended from the Jaguar, trying to look presentable after two hours in the freezing wind, Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo [Mapelli Mozzi] waved at us excitedly.”Collins recalled that Mozzi “nudged Princess Anne, who nudged Prince Charles and Camilla, and they all waved, smiled at us, and mouthed, ‘Well done!’ Very gratifying indeed.”Following the procession, she was filed into the green room behind the box and was able to take a beat.

It's officially spooky season and the younger members of the Royal Family are likely to be getting excited for an annual night of trick or treating and Halloween fun.

Professor Green may be best known for his successful music career and high-profile relationships, but in recent years, he has turned his hand to more charity work and his vitamin company, Aguulp. And with this, the rapper, whose real name is Stephen Marsden, has gotten the opportunity to work with several fellow famous faces - including royalty.

All eyes were on Kate Middleton as she hosted a series of youth workshops in Birmingham on World Mental Health Day. Prince William joined his wife in the West Midlands on Tuesday, 10 October for a series of sessions that discussed the mental health issues faced by young people today.The event was in partnership with UK-based digital charity the Mix and BBC Radio 1.The mum-of-three, who is reportedly seen as an "asset" to the family by her fellow royals, was spotted smiling and chatting to the public as she stood out from the crowd in a bright yellow LK Bennett suit jacket.

King Charles' skills with a brush and watercolours have made him a top-selling artist, and other family members have also shown they are quick on the draw. Not only does Charles reign over the country, but he has proven himself to be a king in the art world too, as one of the UK’s most successful living painters.The King’s love of using watercolours first began at Gordonstoun school in Scotland, and signed copies of his work now sell at auction for four-figure sums.

As devoted parents to Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, the Prince and Princess of Wales are determined to allow their three children to enjoy as much fun and freedom as possible, despite traditional royal constraints. “They seem to want them to have a normal life, and to be far more involved as parents than previous generations,” says Tom Quinn, author of a book about royal children called Gilded Youth. “King Charles and his brothers and sister had to follow 200-year-old royal customs, where every day for half an hour, they were dressed up and taken to their parents for what was like a formal audience.They would then disappear downstairs to be looked after by the staff.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are well-known for their light-hearted jokes when it comes to a competition. Whether it is a boat race against survival expert Bear Grylls or a game of table tennis, the couple are always trying to better one another during their public engagements.This competitive spirit has extended to cheeky comments about each other in public before, such as when William jokes with crowds about not encouraging Kate's love of babies.

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, brightened her day with a sweet surprise from her 8-year-old daughter, Princess Charlotte.

Kate Middleton has been spotted wearing another, more 'relatable' outfit on her latest royal visit, as experts predict she's 'rebranding her looks to prepare for a future as queen.' The Princess of Wales was previously known for her 'playful' style, opting for 'pretty and floaty' dresses. But, experts say she is now reaching for 'trouser suits' and more 'refined' outfits, to look more 'relatable.' Kate rocked the 'smart-casual' look as she wore a bold grey sweater vest with a white shirt, matching suit trousers, and simple pumps, as she headed to Bracknell to visit a centre supporting Ukrainian families.