Lioness Beth Mead reveals why Prince William's face lit up when he met her

To celebrate Princess Charlotte's ninth birthday on Thursday, 2 May, the Prince and Princess of Wales released a beautiful new picture of their daughter which was taken by her mum.The photograph shows the little Princess posing outdoors in a navy blue jumper, maroon cardigan and denim skirt. Alongside the image which was shared on the couple's social media, a caption read: "Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte! Thank you for all of the kind messages today." While fans rushed to show their love for the birthday girl and point out how much she has grown since she was last seen in public on Christmas Day, there was something else they were quick to notice.

shared on X and Instagram.In the snap, Charlotte can be seen smiling while posing for a backyard photo.The photo was taken by the Princess of Wales, who last month came under fire for doctoring an image of her and her children shared on UK Mother’s Day on March 10.While not much is known about Charlotte — who is third in line to the throne — her mom once described her as “the one in charge.”It rang true at the late Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in Sept.

King Charles after his cancer diagnosis in February.It’ll be Harry’s first trip to his home soil since learning of his sister-in-law’s cancer diagnosis last month.And while the trip could be the perfect chance for a royal reconciliation, it appears as though the royals aren’t interested in mending bridges.“Both sides understand each other’s position clearly now,” a friend of the couple told the Daily Beast. “William and Catherine felt completely betrayed by Harry’s memoir [Spare].”“They don’t speak to Harry and Meghan [Markle], and they are certainly not about to start when Catherine is at her most vulnerable.”The Post has reached out to Kensington Palace for comment.Elsewhere, another insider told the outlet that while William — the heir to the throne — has no interest in meeting up with his brother, he has no issue with their dad, King Charles, reuniting with him.“[Harry is] just another person who sold his story to the papers,” the source adds.

previously dodged questions about wife Kate Middleton amid the uproar about her whereabouts and her cancer announcement — but he’s finally answering some questions. On Tuesday, the Prince of Wales, 41, chatted with some fans while he did a walkabout and stopped by James’ Place Newcastle.

He may be the future King of England, but it seems Prince William's wife Kate Middleton will always keep him grounded – by highlighting his bad habits. We all have them of course, and it seems the next in line to the throne is no exception – much to his spouse's frustration, and their cleaners no doubt. And it all boils down to his table manners...

Kate Middleton and Prince William have been marking their wedding anniversary today, 13 years after tying the knot at Westminster Abbey on 19 April, 2011.They were watched by 2,000 guests in the Abbey and a further 72 million around the world, but today has likely been a quiet, more sedate celebration for the family, a source told OK!. Our source said that while the family are currently dealing with Kate's recovery after her recent cancer diagnosis, they planned to make the most of the occasion privately.

Their love story began more than two decades ago as young students on the cobblestoned streets at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. Now, as the Prince and Princess of Wales celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary, the poignancy of the marital landmark will surely not be lost as the princess continues her treatment for cancer.

It’s been 13 years since Kate Middleton and Prince William tied the knot in their iconic royal wedding at Westminster Abbey. In the years that have followed, the pair have enjoyed immense highs, such as the births of their three children Prince George, ten, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, six.They have also had to face multiple challenges together, including the deaths of Prince Philip and the Queen, the fallout with Prince Harry and Kate’s recent cancer battle. Yet through it all, the couple, who first met at St Andrews in 2001, remain stronger than ever.

In a matter of days, The Prince and Princess of Wales will celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary. While this is impressive enough, the couple have been in one another's lives for more than twenty years. Very few of us need reminding that the royal couple met when they were both students at the University of St Andrews in Scotland in 2001.

Prince William will be returning to his public Royal duties "cautiously" as he leaves Kate Middleton for the first time since she revealed her cancer diagnosis. On Thursday, April 18, the Prince of Wales, 41, is scheduled to visit Surplus to Supper, a surplus food distribution charity in Surrey, where he will contribute in the kitchen and assist with loading prepared meals into delivery vans.

Carole Middleton, as his wife, Kate Middleton, and his father, King Charles, battle cancer.The Prince of Wales, 41, and Carole, 69, were spotted hitting up a pub in Norfolk, England, on April 11 and she also spent Easter with William and his family last month.According to royal expert Christopher Andersen, Carole has been a “a pillar of support for Kate” and she “has stepped up in a major way” as her daughter recovers. On March 22, the Duchess of Cambridge, 42, announced via a video statement that she was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year following a planned abdominal surgery.“The King” author told Fox News recently that Carole has been pitching in with the Wales’ kids — Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, — to help give them “a semblance of normality in their daily lives” as Kate undergoes chemotherapy.Carole has also been a great deal of support for William, as she “has been the closest thing to a mother [he] has.”William’s mother, Princess Diana, died in August 1997 at the age of 36 in a car crash when he was 15-years-old.“She has always been there for him as much as he has for Kate.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are said to be considering plans to renovate and extend a redbrick annexe next to their Adelaide Cottage home in Windsor.The family - who moved to the Berkshire estate towards the end of summer in 2022 - currently split their time between the four bedroom cottage and their beloved Anmer Hall retreat on the Sandringham Estate. While Adelaide Cottage provides the perfect location thanks to its proximity to Lambrook School where Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are students, sources say the family are looking at plans to extend a currently empty annexe to aid in the princess' recovery.This decision, however, is said to not be without complications as the source explains that the Prince of Wales is "conscious of public scrutiny" about royal spending habits and is taking a measured approach about how to personally cover the costs.

She became a household name as top scorer and player of the tournament in England’s historic UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 triumph. Now, nearly two years on, Lioness Beth Mead admits she still can’t quite believe her new-found fame – or the attention she receives. “I still find it weird when people recognise me,” says Beth, 28, who was also named BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2022 and received an MBE from the Prince of Wales in last year’s New Year Honours.

wrote on X.Thank you for so many unforgettable performances with @Lionesses, @RachelDaly3.

announcing his cancer diagnosis publicly in February, the 75-year-old monarch was forced to hit the brakes on much of his royal agenda and has undertaken less public-facing duties.The following month, his daughter-in-law Kate Middleton revealed that she, too, is in the midst of her own battle with cancer.As Charles continues to receive treatment for his condition, the Prince and Princess of Wales have reportedly been at the center of ongoing succession talks — which have left them feeling “intensely anxious.”“News of Charles’ cancer has put William and Catherine in frightening proximity to ascending the throne,” former Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown wrote, per the Mirror. “The prospect of it, I am told, is causing them intense anxiety.”Once William, the heir to the throne, becomes king of the United Kingdom, it’s expected that Middleton, 42, will be crowned queen and take on a lot more royal engagements than ever before.As two senior members of the Firm undergo treatment for their respective diagnoses, the royal family has been forced to undergo a major reshuffle.Queen Camilla, Princess Anne, Prince Edward, and his wife Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, have each taken on a more active role in the king’s absence.

Prince William has always held a close bond with his father King Charles and when it came to his future with Kate Middleton, the pair had a life-altering conversation. Amidst a challenging time for the Royal Family, the Prince of Wales is balancing royal duties, parenting three young children, and supporting his wife, Kate, through her preventative chemotherapy.

Prince William is reportedly feeling "sad and bewildered" by Prince Harry's recent actions as the latter plans his trip to the UK, according to a Royal expert.The Prince of Wales is said to be feeling quite disheartened by the ongoing rift with his younger brother. In the coming weeks, Harry is set to visit the UK to attend a celebration marking the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Games, which he founded. He is also scheduled to attend a special service at St.

After his father became King following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, Prince William is now first in line to the throne as he takes on more senior duties within the Royal Family. And when he becomes King one day, the Prince of Wales will make history thanks to one specific trait of his. Measuring in at 6ft 3in, Prince William, 41, is known for his tall stature – a figure which will make him the second-tallest measured monarch in Britain’s history.

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bury the hatchet once and for all.And according to royal author Tom Quinn, Princess Kate was all for the idea of seeing Archie and Lilibet in England, but the Duchess of Sussex passed up on the offer.“There is no way Meghan would bring the children to the UK,” Quinn told the Mirror.