William and Kate issue heartfelt message together after shocking Sydney attack

She has been born into an extraordinary world of wealth and privilege and, as the granddaughter of the current King and daughter of the next, has a lifetime of public duty ahead of her. For the moment though, Princess Charlotte will be just like every other little girl, looking forward to her birthday and the host of treats it might bring.

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.

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.

Over the years, Kate Middleton's connection with her father-in-law King Charles has gone from strength to strength. But experts, in a recent Channel 5 documentary titled Kate and The King: A Special Relationship, have now revealed that Kate has specifically contributed to creating a more approachable image for the monarch, alongside his formal role. While behind the scenes, Charles has always been a strong supporter of Kate, it appears that in return she has played a significant role in making her father-in-law appear "more relatable" to the public.

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.

The Royal Family are known all over the world by their long, official titles. But behind the formality and away from the glaring media spotlight, the royals are just like any other family. They share jokes, buy each other ridiculous presents and even have silly nicknames for one another.

Two significant milestones approach the Prince and Princess of Wales in the next few days, with their son Prince Louis turning six today (23 April), just days before they mark their 13th wedding anniversary on 29 April. Sources have indicated that Prince William and Princess Kate intend to prioritise family life and celebrate these milestones in a traditional manner.

When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot in 2018 it was a day of pure joy for the couple. However, it also appears the event was the last time Harry and his brother Prince William were happy in one another's company.

Scottish estate, Balmoral Castle. Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle may be invited by King Charles to spend some time with the Firm over the season this year.

Prince William returns to public duties on Thursday for the first time since his wife’s cancer diagnosis, bolstering the royal family’s ranks as health problems continue to sideline the princess and King Charles III.William is set to visit a surplus food redistribution center and a youth club it serves, highlighting efforts to reduce food waste as a way to cut greenhouse gas emissions and feed people in need. The prince stepped away from public duties after Kate, the Princess of Wales, announced on March 22 that she was undergoing treatment for an unspecified type of cancer.In a video message released that day, Kate asked for “time, space and privacy” as she and her family adjusted to her diagnosis.“I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family,” she said at the time.“It has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be okay,” she added.Both Charles and Kate have been largely absent from the public stage since January due to health problems, leaving Queen Camilla, Princess Anne and other members of the royal family to pick up the slack on the whirl of events and awards ceremonies that dominate the work of Britain’s monarchy.Charles announced on Feb.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could find themselves in a tricky situation over an invitation from King Charles to join the Royal Family at Balmoral, according to an expert. Members of 'the Firm' traditionally spend their summer holidays at Balmoral.

The relationship between King Charles and his sons, Princes William and Prince Harry, has been strained since Harry and his wife Meghan Markle decided to step back from their Royal duties in 2020.The tension has resulted in limited face-to-face meetings between the father and sons in the subsequent years. One such tense reunion occurred in April 2021 when Harry returned for Prince Philip's funeral, which took place exactly three years ago today.This meeting came just weeks after Harry's explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, which further deepened the rift within the family.

As the Princess of Wales continues to take time out of the spotlight to focus on her treatment for cancer, she has been spending a great deal of time at Anmer Hall in Norfolk. “Kate feels more at home in Norfolk,” a source told OK! “She’s got several close friends there.The Van Cutsems live nearby and so do Tom and Polly Coke [Cook].

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.

As Prince Harry gears up for a return to the UK, he's reportedly eager to mend fences with his brother William and sister-in-law Kate, especially in light of her recent cancer diagnosis.

As Prince Harry prepares for a visit to the UK, he is said to be keen on a reconciliation with his brother Prince William and sister-in-law Kate Middleton, following the news of Kate's cancer diagnosis. However, a source has claimed to OK! that his wife Meghan Markle is worried about Harry attempting to reunite with his family and is concerned he will regret the decision.

Prince William and Prince Harry "were nervous" while watching their dad tie the knot again, a body language expert revealed on Tuesday.

Last month, the Princess of Wales made the extremely difficult decision to announce that she had been diagnosed with cancer. Sitting on a bench in the spring sunshine with daffodils and a cherry blossom tree behind her, Kate revealed that the disease had been found after previously being told her condition - for which she underwent planned abdominal surgery in January - was cancerous.

After her shock announcement that she’s in the early stages of receiving treatment for cancer, it’s thought that the Princess of Wales Kate Middleton will be adopting some significant lifestyle changes in order to give herself the best chance of a speedy recovery. Kate, 42, is currently spending some time away over the Easter break with William and their three children.This break from the spotlight will no doubt have provided a much-needed sanctuary for the royal as she undergoes preventative chemotherapy to treat the condition that was discovered following her major abdominal surgery in January.

Prince Harry could be regretting some of the things he wrote about Kate Middleton in his memoir after her recent cancer diagnosis. Harry used to be really close to the Princess of Wales before he and wife Meghan Markle stood down as senior royals left their royal duties and made bombshell revelations about the royal family in their Netflix documentary and Harry's book, Spare.