- To celebrate International Dog Day, Prince William posted a video to the Instagram account he shares with his wife. The clip was set to a fitting, but surprising song choice: “Who Let the Dogs Out” by Baha Men.
- Remember when Kate Middleton walked in a fashion show when she was a student at the University of St. Andrews? Well, that iconic moment will be featured in the sixth and final season of The Crown.
- Prince Harry surprised fans by attending a screening of his upcoming Netflix series, Heart of Invictus. He also gave an impromptu speech where he thanked everyone who came out to support the project.
Royal News Roundup: Prince Harry’s Surprise Speech, Prince William’s New Video & More
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Published Aug 31, 2023
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Here’s all the royal news you need to know for the week of August 31, 2023.
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- The British royal family had a say in what Meghan Markle’s character, Rachel, was allowed to do—or say—on Suits. The show’s creator Aaron Korsh detailed the numerous (often shocking) suggestions he received from Buckingham Palace.
- In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Clare Waight Keller (the designer of Markle’s wedding gown) revealed that she discreetly stitched “something blue” into the fabric of the custom Givenchy dress.
- According to a report by Marie Claire and sources who spoke to Page Six, it’s speculated that Markle has secretly returned to Instagram. She reportedly created a social media account with the handle @meghan.
- Princess Diana’s younger brother, Charles Spencer, posted a centuries-old portrait on social media, featuring three of his ancestors—George, Georgiana and Frederick Spencer.
- Spencer paid tribute to his late sister on the anniversary of her death. The historian shared a rare photo of the brother-sister duo as children.
- King Charles III celebrated the birthday of his first cousin once removed: Prince Richard, the Duke of Gloucester. The monarch shared a collage of photos on the royal family’s Instagram Story.
- The royal also presented a new colour to the Royal Guard. (In this context, a “colour” means a regimental flag.)
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