- Meghan Markle returned to Instagram for the first time in seven years and posted a short, serene video to kick off 2025.
- The Duchess of Sussex released the first official trailer for her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan.
- Body language and behavioral expert Darren Stanton analyzed the trailer for With Love, Meghan and shared interesting details about Markle’s body language.
- Markle and her husband, Prince Harry, reportedly brought their two kids on a trip to Costa Rica.
Royal News Roundup: Meghan Markle Returns to IG, Kate Middleton Turns 43 & Royal Grandmother Shares Baby Pics
Plus, there was a major shift in Prince Louis's body language
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Here’s all the royal news you need to know for the weeks leading up to January 9, 2025.
- Markle posted a tribute video on Instagram and revealed that her beloved rescue dog, Guy, has sadly passed away.
- Even the duchess’s two children, Archie and Lilibet, made a rare cameo in the footage.
- At Princess Catherine’s holiday concert, Prince George showed very interesting body language (and perhaps a red flag).
- There was also a major shift in Prince Louis’s body language when compared to other royal events.
- Kate Middleton broke tradition for her 43rd birthday on January 9. Instead of celebrating at Anmer Hall as usual, the Wales family reportedly returned to Windsor.
- Kensington Palace shared a gorgeous photo on Instagram in honor of Princess Catherine’s birthday.
- The birthday tribute came with a beautiful message from her husband, Prince William, that was so candid and vulnerable, it practically took my breath away.
- The photo itself said a lot about the Princess of Wales. Her body language showed just how strong, resilient and dedicated to her role as a royal family member she really is.
- The Prince and Princess of Wales released a December rewind video on Instagram.
- They also shared a 2025 recap that included a sweet video of Princess Catherine fixing Princess Charlotte's hair.
- In a newly resurfaced excerpt from his memoir, Spare, Prince Harry admitted that he inherited an interesting quirk from his dad, King Charles.
- In another excerpt, the Duke of Sussex revealed the shocking (and unfortunate) way he learned of Queen Elizabeth's passing.
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- The Wales family stepped out for Christmas morning service at Sandringham Church wearing coordinating blue-and-green outfits.
- I couldn’t help but notice that Princess Charlotte's hair appeared much lighter than it has in the past.
- Princess Catherine and Prince William used a brand-new parenting move when they arrived at the service. The parents were seen placing their hand on the children’s backs as a sign of support.
- Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg posted rare photos of her grandson, Prince Balthazar, in honor of his first birthday
- King Charles and Queen Camilla took to social media to wish Princess Catherine a happy birthday. The duo shared a picture of Middleton from the royal family’s Christmas Day outing to church at Sandringham.
- The monarch was photographed standing alone when he attended the Church of St Mary Magdalene on a rainy morning.
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