- Kate Middleton arrived at Westminster Abbey for her annual holiday concert, titled “Together at Christmas,” alongside her husband, Prince William, and their three children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6.
- The Princess of Wales sported one of the most popular trends of the year: a prominent bow.
- It didn’t take long for me to realize that Prince George and Prince Louis looked like the spitting image of their dad.
- I was so distracted by the Wales family, I nearly missed Duchess Sophie of Edinburgh (who completely flew under the radar).
Royal News Roundup: Kate Middleton Rocks Popular Trend, King Charles Reveals Christmas Card & Prince William Shows Off Parenting Skills
Plus, Prince Harry addresses Meghan Markle marriage rumors
Published Dec 12, 2024
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Here’s all the royal news you need to know for the week of December 12, 2024.
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- Prince William attended a special Christmas lunch hosted by The Passage, and his body language suggested that he was totally at ease.
- The Prince of Wales visited the 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment for a Christmas event and used Princess Catherine's go-to parenting move while chatting with a young boy.
- The royal’s body language spoke volumes about his comfort level around children.
- After months of searching for the right candidate, Meghan Markle appointed herself CEO of her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.
- The Duchess of Sussex attended a baby shower for her friend, Samantha Stone. The royal wore a light pink dress that featured a form-fitting silhouette.
- During a candid conversation, Prince Harry addressed the constant speculation about his relationship with Markle and revealed that the divorce rumors are false.
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- After the state banquet at Buckingham Palace, I noticed something interesting about the portrait of Prince William and Princess Catherine compared to that of King Charles and Queen Camilla.
- During the dinner, Princess Anne nearly made a faux pas while sitting next to the Amir. After King Charles finished his speech, she almost forgot to clink glasses with him before drinking her Champagne.
- Princess Catherine revealed Prince Louis knew about the surprise ballet dancers at the Christmas concert. However, she purposely kept it a secret from her 9-year-old daughter, Princess Charlotte.
- King Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, revealed their 2024 Christmas card, which features a somewhat familiar photo.
- Last week, Kensington Palace announced that Prince William was heading to Paris...without Princess Catherine.
- While in France, the Prince of Wales attended the ceremonial reopening of Notre-Dame cathedral after a devastating fire in 2019.
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