Royal News Roundup: Prince William's $65 Million Contest, the Queen's Wedding Ring Secret & a Rare Baby Archie Update

By Alexandra Hough

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Published Oct 8, 2020

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Here, all the royal news you need to know for the week of October 8, 2020.

Over the weekend, Kate Middleton and Prince William posted a clip of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis asking Sir David Attenborough questions about the environment and different animals, proving that they're quite passionate when it comes to wildlife and nature. In the video, which marked the first time the three kids spoke on camera, the royal kids are matching in red, white and blue.
We learned this week that before Meghan Markle and Prince Harry decided to live a life outside of the royal spotlight, Queen Elizabeth had apparently been planning a different route for the couple, including a big move to South Africa. Per a new book, Her Majesty was considering having the duo live in South Africa for a year or two, where they could work in a new role within the royal family. Why? She was trying to assist them in living an “ordinary” life.
On Monday, Prince Charles released a statement to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of his Campaign for Wool. In the video, he discussed the natural material and its benefits, noting that wool is "the ultimate reassurance of sustainability." He also offered fans a rare glimpse into St James's Palace and the decor was just as elegant and luxurious as you'd expect.

To mark the 40th anniversary of homelessness charity The Passage, Prince William wrote the introduction to “A Taste of Home,” a book commemorating four decades of charitable work, with all profits going directly towards supporting people who are street homeless. In the message, the 37-year-old royal spoke about the importance of having a place to call home and a hot meal during these trying and difficult times.
Turns out, Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton are the dancers in the Cambridge family. According to William, the royal ladies are actually total pros at flossing, a dance trend that's been all the rage among the younger generation. In the documentary Prince William: A Planet For Us All, when the duke was asked if he and Prince George learned the floss, he responded with, "No, Charlotte can floss. She can already floss at four.”
This week, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry teamed up with the Evening Standard to launch a campaign honoring young people of color in the U.K. During the video call, Markle opened up about their one-year-old son Archie, saying, "[Archie] is so good. We are very lucky with our little one. He is just so busy, he is all over the place. He keeps us on our toes. We are just so lucky."

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Kate Middleton and Prince William offered a rare glimpse into Buckingham Palace when they met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine and First Lady Olena Zelenska at Queen Elizabeth's not-so-humble abode earlier this week. As seen in newly released photos, the room features dazzling chandeliers, red carpeting and a stunning white fireplace, on top of which sits a giant framed mirror.
A new book recently released details about Queen Elizabeth’s marriage to Prince Philip. Per the novel, during the ceremony, Philip reportedly gave the monarch a gold ring that’s inscribed with a private message. “She never takes it off and inside the ring is an inscription,” author Ingrid Seward wrote. “No one knows what it says, other than the engraver, the Queen and her husband.”
Yesterday, the Duchess of Cambridge, 38, paid an under-the-radar visit to the Natural History Museum, where she met with Ms. Fiona McWilliams (AKA the executive director of development). No word on why exactly she was there (a secret project with the museum perhaps?).

Yesterday, the Duchess of Cambridge, 38, paid an under-the-radar visit to the Natural History Museum, where she met with Ms. Fiona McWilliams (AKA the executive director of development). No word on why exactly she was there (a secret project with the museum perhaps?).

On Thursday, Prince William launched the biggest environmental initiative in royal history. Called the Earthshot Prize, the program is offering $65 million to provide “solutions to the world’s greatest environmental problems” over the next decade. The initiative is the result of two years of work by the 38-year-old royal and The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
It was announced today that in honor of International Day of the Girl, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will join the Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai, for a virtual video chat. The event (which will be live-streamed through YouTube and the Malala Fund's social media platforms), will take place on on October 11 and the trio will discuss “why it's essential to champion every girl's right to learn.”

On Thursday, Prince William launched the biggest environmental initiative in royal history. Called the Earthshot Prize, the program is offering $65 million to provide “solutions to the world’s greatest environmental problems” over the next decade. The initiative is the result of two years of work by the 38-year-old royal and The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

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Royal News Roundup: Prince William's $65 Million Contest, the Queen's Wedding Ring Secret & a Rare Baby Archie Update

Here, all the royal news you need to know for the week of October 8, 2020.

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