This never gets old. Love you Prince William ♥️

Look at them. Just stop for a sec and LOOK. See how her retro ‘look’ for today compliments perfectly his Garter robes? Even her hat is a perfect, feminine nod to his. Perfect together. Princess Catherine and her stylist know far better than any of us what suits her and what is suitable for the occasion.

My favourite Queen Elizabeth anecdotes: 1) The Queen and Gary While a young boy, Prince William was playing at Buckingham Palace and he fell. Instead of shouting for ‘Granny’, he called for ‘Gary’ — much to the confusion of everyone present. A guest who went to help asked who Gary was, assuming it must be a member of the royal household. ‘I’m Gary,’ responded the Queen. ‘He hasn’t learned to say Granny yet'."

Historian Robert Hardman (I think it was) said the King was visibly moved by the ceremony. He KNOWS it, has studied it, has prepared for it for years. He knows the significance and the ties to ancient history — Solomon! William the Conqueror! Edward the Confessor! And HE SEEMED VERY FRAGILE during the ceremony. He is visibly moved by it. You can see it in his face. Gyles Brandreth pointed out how the two Bishops were almost carrying him from the anointing to the throne. Look at William’s face and body language again. Now look at him on the balcony, checking to see if his father is okay and enjoying the cheers from the crowd. William brought so much LOVE to the day. For his wife, his children who will have a long life of this, and for his father, King Charles III. #Coronation #PrinceofWales #PrinceWilliam #KingCharlesIII

<The eyes are direct to camera. The smile is open and engaging. Looking more mature than his years, and remarkably like his father, it’s clear from the photograph that Kensington Palace have released to mark his birthday that Prince George, who turns 10 today, is becoming more comfortable with the responsibilities that will eventually fall to him. > ✍🏻 Telegraph #PrinceGeorge10

Remember the Queen’s Jubilee Concert? Major stars like Diana Ross, Alicia Keys, Adam Lambert and Queen, Andrea Boccelli + others. Performances from Phantom of the Opera, Hamilton, The Lion King & Joseph. Then out steps a man, alone with his guitar. He takes the stage confidently & performs the most beautiful rendition of his love ballad PERFECT. No other accompaniment. Just Ed Sheeran and his perfect song. It was a tribute to our late Queen and Prince Phillip. About midway through, a montage of film clips from their life together plays on a screen as most of us hold our breath and tears start to drop. Not a dry eye anywhere. Everyone near me was dead silent and afterwards, we looked at one another and sniffled. We knew we were saying goodbye. We knew they were getting us ready for the inevitable. Thank you, #EdSheeran for the most amazing performance and tribute to our late Queen. And thank you, Ma’am, for everything. #QueenElizabethII

Here is the model of loyalty, duty, service, love. No matter his age or condition, grit and determination. HRH The Duke of Kent

She just gets on with it. Living legend. ❤️ our Princess Royal

Prince George was overheard asking “papa” lots of questions throughout the day (about the war, the veterans, their lives, the weapons). He was genuinely interested, curious, polite. George already has that particular skill to focus fully on the person he is in conversation with. He’s not looking furtively around, he’s not distracted by the sweets on the table, he is asking good questions, making and maintaining eye contact and he’s listening intently. We can imagine how much the WWII veterans would have appreciated meeting him.

Queen Elizabeth II 🕊️ We watched the procession in Scotland with the people lined along the route, the tractors cleaned and polished, the horses at attention, the Princess Royal’s deep curtsy in Edinburgh, the vigil and long queue reaching through the night. We rushed to London from Cornwall so we could be there to receive her on her final visit home. This poignant moment, when the outriders turned off their flashing lights and bowed their heads, will stay with me forever.

<The Princess of Wales has been in the public eye for 22 years. During that time, not one single person has come forward to complain about her conduct. Not one soul who has had the pleasure of meeting her has stepped forward to say anything negative about the experience. Not one woman Not one friend, Not one relative, Not one staff member. She is the ultimate girl’s girl. Adored and respected by the queens and princesses, the presidents and diplomats, by children, young girls and elderly alike. She is kind, thoughtful, calm, and compassionate. She simply doesn’t do drama. It’s not who she is. 22 years and NOT a SINGLE incident.> Thanks to @LucyPip20032481 for sharing from Quora. #PrincessofWales

<Before Meghan joined the Royal Family, she was an inconsequential television actress staring at the abyss of bit-parts in B-movies. It was only her marriage to Harry, and the generosity shown to her by the late Queen, that made her a star.> ✍🏻 P. Wyatt

Jack Grealish and his greatest fan — PRINCE GEORGE 🤩😍🥳 Look at his sweet smile! 🥰

When the late Queen was rather isolated at Windsor, Princess Charlotte used to visit her at Windsor Castle. They would play with Charlotte’s iPad and the staff would overhear their laughter. Apparently, she made the best company because the Queen enjoyed her intelligence and humour. (according to news reports at the time).

Fabulous photo of our Princess Royal:

<Since marrying into the royal family in April 2011, the Princess of Wales has enjoyed a unique rapport with the King.> <Regularly photographed laughing together, he's known to view her as a safe pair of hands and her discretion and loyalty are among the myriad reasons he's come to rely on her steadfast presence. > ✍️ @victoriaarbiter

The way Prince George steps forward, maintaining eye contact, extends a confident handshake says everything about how much this young boy has matured in the last year. And look at Papa William’s face: a mix of pride and perhaps a touch of regret at what he is witnessing: his eldest stepping into a lifetime of responsibility and the fish bowl.

Prince William and Princess Charlotte

Prince William always with a reassuring arm around his son especially in difficult circumstances. The composure at a moment like this when your team loses. #PrinceWilliam #PrinceGeorge

As we celebrate PRINCESS CHARLOTTE on her 10th birthday today but what do we know about her relationship with her great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II? 🧵 Queen Elizabeth II and her great-granddaughter Princess Charlotte shared a loving and affectionate relationship, characterised by familial closeness and shared traits. As Charlotte is the daughter of Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, and a direct descendant in the line of succession, she was among the great-grandchildren with whom the Queen had regular contact. I love this photo where everyone else looks at the camera but Granny and Charlotte have eyes only for one another. They exchange a glance, a moment frozen in time.

<Prince William is "delighted" that royal fans have warmed to his wife Kate Middleton, royal expert Roya Nikkhah claimed. Princess Kate, in particular, has been shown to receive a lot of attention - but according to the royal expert, Prince William doesn't have a problem with it at all.>

It hasn’t been posted yet — I can’t find the reel — on ITV evening news broadcast, Chris Ship 😈 interviewed a few people alongThe Mall. Pretty young girls brought handmade cards for the Princess of Wales saying “We Love You, Kate” 🚢: “Why was it important for you to make these cards?” 🧒: “Because I love her. I love Kate.” 👧: “Yeah, we love Kate.” The young girls were so pretty and so proud of their cards. Apparently, Prince George spotted them and pointed out their cards to Princess Catherine. 🤩

Already so bored with that manufactured crash story. I’m in Scotland, the Cairngorns. People here are fond of and protective of the royal family. Our trekking guide told me this morning: “I’m not a royalist but I admire what The Boss (smile, ‘that’s what people around these parts call the King’), I admire what he’s trying to do for Scotland. The conservation, wind turbines, planting native species, his red squirrels…’ ‘I believe he is a GOOD man.’ spoken emphatically. And his son … William is just as good a man. He will be a great King.’ Then he went on about Kate. Big fan of Kate’s. No surprise there.

She is adorable! That little wave — hiiii 👋 — the slight shrug, smile, quick glance around, huge cheer from the crowd … our lovey Catherine, Princess of Wales. Wimbledon 2025

<As one former aide pointed out: “The Princess of Wales is very popular with staff. I remember after Prince Louis was born, she popped into Clarence House, quietly knocked on the door of the staff quarters and introduced them all to the baby. They were really touched by that.”> Camilla Tominey

Could you do this? Face all those flashbulbs, time after time. The photographers trying to catch you out; a split second of dropping your guard. They do it for us. To lift our spirits. To bring us together. To protect and continue the Queen’s legacy. To support the King and our system of Constitutional Monarchy. They deserve our support.

The intensity of this moment: The Prince of Wales pledges allegiance The King responds with an emotional “Thank you, William.”

#PrincessCharlotte in the fashion pages of the Telegraph — <Princess Charlotte made the case for making do with the same winter coat you had last year, in the traditional £165 burgundy Trotters coat that she wore for the annual carol service last year, and again later that month on Christmas Day at Sandringham.>

Prince William is sitting at home having just been informed Princess Catherine is the most popular member of the royal family. He’s feeling inordinately proud of his wife and best friend. You chose the perfect partner, wife, future Queen. You guided and supported her, protected when needed … you did well, Prince William. You showed what a great King you will be one day.

She’s standing there casually watching proceedings yet everyone knows she is the person every designer most wants to see model his/her clothes designs. Look at her. She could easily slip into any one of those designs and make that item look fabulous. Catherine, Princess of Wales

Meghan Markle had engagements on 𝟳𝟮 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟯 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 with the royal family on behalf of her husband. That’s it. 72 days. She wants people to compare her to Catherine, Princess of Wales. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 on any level. There never has been. Catherine has been with the royal family for 13 years. Long before then, as Prince William’s girlfriend, she was viciously dragged by the British media, her phone was hacked 155 times, she was constantly pursued by paparazzi—with no security. There is no comparison. Catherine is a kind, caring and beautiful woman, mother of three beautiful children. Shame on every one of you attacking her. #KateMiddleton #PrincessofWales

Rihanna, Kim, Kanye, Cher. After more than a decade working at this paper, the time I have spent sitting on fashion week benches waiting for late celebrities must run to several days’ worth. An hour is standard; the real divas leave you hanging around for two. Then again, over the almost two decades I have been a fashion journalist, one name has dominated my beat more than any other. How long did I have to wait yesterday for the woman whose influence on the British retail economy is known as “the Kate effect”? Reader, she arrived 15 minutes early. You can’t buy that sort of class.” — Harriet Walker, @thetimes

Prince William and Catherine <are patently well-meaning, decent people, intelligent enough to learn from experience and to work out a way of being monarchs in an anti-monarchical age. … their turning up at a school, hospital or sporting event will have boosted everyone they met — and reminded us how much worse any alternative would be. This is the monarchy’s strongest card. Think of a President. Think of the kind of person we’d get. Ask yourself, if you were a member of the England rugby team, whether you’d rather be visited by Kate in a tracksuit, with her radiant smile, or a has-been politician? If you were a sick child in hospital, which would be more cheering? To have Prince William holding your hand, or to open your eyes and see the face of President Blair? That’s a thought that will encourage us all to start singing God Save the King.> ✍🏻 A.N.Wilson in Daily Mail 2022 #PrinceWilliam #PrinceandPrincessofWales

<Charles would write notes to his son and leave them tucked under his pillow, telling Harry he was proud of him. At night, he would sit on the edge of Harry’s bed until he fell asleep because he knew the boy was scared of the dark.> Does this sound like an uncaring father?

Lee Cohen in The Spectator: The Prince of Wales has responded to his brother’s attacks not with interviews or indignation, but with dignified silence. His life – rooted in duty to family, nation and the Crown – stands as a silent rebuke to Harry’s endless complaints and schemes. The Princess of Wales, enjoying a remarkable 72 percent approval rating in the UK, exudes warmth, steadiness, and resilience. Together, they represent a modern monarchy: not perfect, but purposeful. Their quiet, consistent service stands in stark relief to the Sussexes’ victimhood circus. True nobility lies in service, not self-promotion.

Prince William continues the long friendship between the UK and Jordan: <Alongside his visit to Jordan, the Duke of Cambridge is also visiting Israel and Palestine as part of a five-day “non-political” trip arranged by the government. In what has been billed as a hugely symbolic visit, Prince William will meet with senior political leaders from all three countries, gaining insights into their cultures and people. His jammed schedule saw him greeted by Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, heir to Jordan’s throne, on Sunday before attending a birthday party in honour of the Queen at the ambassador’s house.> 🇬🇧 🇯🇴

I would much rather watch DAVID BECKHAM cooking ❤️ Make him a Knight! 🇬🇧 #PancakeDay #shrovetuesday

The King and his heirs.

IMHO The family have organised this beautifully. The King follows the Queen’s tradition of mourning privately BUT he asks the Prince and Princess of Wales to lead with some form of message. This is the King’s ‘Diana’ moment (when the public demanded the Queen return to London to publicly recognise Diana’s passing). He cannot allow the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s death to go without some form of acknowledgement as the Queen was globally admired and beloved by so many. It’s a good solution. Nothing more than a simple message is required; perhaps we should all wait to see whether this reporting by the tabloids is even true. I trust the King. I trust the Prince and Princess of Wales. I trust the senior working royals. I do not trust the tabloids. God rest her soul. Thank you, Ma’am, for everything. #QueenElizabeth #KingCharles #PrinceandPrincessOfWales #HesMyKing #GSTK

Oh snap!

💥💥💥louder for those in the back: <The world has now woken up to the fact that the Sussexes aren’t the victims of anything but their own oxymoronic desire to be famously private. After gaslighting us all by claiming that they hadn’t accused the Royal family of racism when everyone who watched their Oprah Winfrey interview knew that they had, they have now been forced to dial down their highly inflammatory language to talk of “unconscious bias” after rapidly losing credibility.> ✍🏻 Camilla Tominey

Zara and Mike Tindall looking summer fresh and happy down under on Hamilton Island in Australia. They also enjoyed visiting the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Key moments from the King and Queen’s arrival at the Coronation Concert: 1) King Charles affectionately touches ‘my darling boy’ Prince William’s arm. ♥️ 2) Prince William checking to see his father is enjoying the overwhelmingly warm cheers from the crowd. 3) Prince William warmly and affectionately making sure Queen Camilla has spotted her grandchildren cheering madly for her attention. #KingCharlesIII #QueenCamilla #PrinceWilliam #PrinceofWales

Who can ever forget our sweet princess daffodil? We love you, William, yes, we do. #PrinceWilliam #PrinceofWales #Wrexham

I’ve been at a party and I just want to say away from Twitter, people are just as aghast as we are. Full support for the King and Prince William.

‘Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis watched the flypast. The Prince and Princess of Wales watched them. The King kept an eye on his daughter-in-law, leaning in to make conversation time and again as she made her very public return to the spotlight. The Queen jollied her husband along, declaring it all “wonderful”. And, as Trooping the Colour drew to a close, the Duchess of Edinburgh patted Prince William reassuringly on the shoulder as the family walked back into Buckingham Palace together. “Well done, everyone,” the King said. Tactile, together, and very human, this was a Royal appearance like no other: the family reunited against the odds’ ✍️ Hannah Furness, Telegraph

How darling is this? <𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲, 𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵. Those close to William say that the family “bubble” he and Kate have created at their home in Windsor, Adelaide Cottage, is his top priority.> I wish people would remember these are real lives, this is a family, innocent children. #PrinceandPrincessofWales

Frankly, I wouldn’t mind seeing more women dress like #PrincessCatherine . Modesty is so under-rated as is pretty femininity. I can’t be the only one tired of seeing athletic clothing meant for the yoga studio out on our high streets. In a world of tackiness, dress like Princess Catherine …

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson: <I don’t give a monkey’s who said something about the possible genetic inheritance of the impending arrival of a child standing umpteenth in line to the throne, because I don’t think any such speculation is remotely racist. To ask such questions, in anticipation of a happy event, is simple human  nature. It is one of the greatest joys and mysteries of life that we have no real idea, in utero, what our children will look like.> Wokery is damaging the West – and nothing illustrates that better than this absurd ‘royal racism’ hoo-ha whipped up by a tripe-monger newspaper.mailplus.co.uk/dat…

Queen Elizabeth and her amazing humanity, sensitivity and kindness. A surgeon who worked for years on the frontline in wartime areas returned to Britain from the ‘carnage in Aleppo’. He was invited to a luncheon at Buckingham Palace. Seated next to the Queen, she asked him something and he couldn’t reply. He simply couldn’t say anything at all. His PTSD was overwhelming. The Queen sensed his trauma. She gently called for the biscuit tin and the corgis, who quickly ran to her under the table. For the next few minutes during the luncheon, he and the Queen stroked and fed biscuits to her corgis. No one else was aware; just the two of them, silently with her dogs. A touching and healing kindness from the Queen. He tells the story so movingly on Desert Island Discs — voted one of the most popular episodes of all time. Absolutely worth a listen. bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07djzy…

Lovely and respectful.

<His niece Zara Tindall noted that it was a “bittersweet” moment for the family because their minds would have been on “how proud and excited our grandmother, the Queen, would have been”. “But to have a winner for Charles and Camilla, and keep that dream alive, was incredible,” she said.> Zara Tindall with legendary jockey Frankie Dettori

he just has ‘it’. you can’t make it up, buy it, copy it, ‘act’ it. you either have it or you don’t.

“I feel very honoured, very humbled and flattered, I think in equal measure. It compares to nothing else. It’s a singular event, that is what it is. “I thought the Oscar was a big deal. No disrespect to the academy, but it sort of pales in comparison to this. It’s just been wonderful.” Sir Gary Oldman, speaking after he was presented with the knighthood by Prince William — Telegraph

Following the service at Notre Dame, President Trump travels to the residence of the British Ambassador in Paris to meet with Prince William. Take that in. He doesn’t do that for just anyone. People generally go to him for a meeting. They shake hands and to the photographers, President Trump says, “Good man, this one.” #PrinceWilliam #PresidentTrump

Each year, Queen Elizabeth II sent a personal representative to act as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland (to observe but not to direct the deliberations of a Church which is fiercely proud of its independence from the State). <In 2021, she sent Prince William, bearing a letter from her. In it, she made a pointed reference to the Union as she noted that the Church’s pastoral work ‘will serve us all well in the future as the United Kingdom seeks to rebuild and reshape community life’. Prince William then delivered a long speech about the Church and the pandemic, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 [my caps]. He dwelt on the way in which Scotland had been a source of joy for his grandmother, his father and himself since childhood; his gratitude for the privacy he enjoyed during his university years at St Andrew’s and his pilot training in Inverness. ‘In short, Scotland is the source of some of my happiest memories,’ he went on. ‘But also, my saddest. I was in Balmoral when I was told that my mother had died.’ It was ‘the Scottish outdoors’ which helped him find comfort and solace. ‘As a result, the connection I feel to Scotland will forever run deep. And yet, alongside this painful memory is one of great joy. Because it was here in Scotland – twenty years ago this year – that I first met Catherine.”> Extract from QUEEN OF OUR TIMES by Robert Hardman #PrinceWilliam #DukeofRothesay #Scotland

Sweet Sophie — Soon after the Queen Mum died [Princess Margaret had died the month before], Liza [Lady ElizabethAnson] called the Queen: ‘How are you?’ She said there were two daily phone calls she didn’t have any more.” Liza told me that “very few people” called the Queen. “Once I said ‘Ma’am, do you mind that I call you?’ and she said she liked it very much, and that the only one who calls her regularly is Sophie [the wife of Prince Edward]. Sophie completely respects the Queen, but she also understands that she is a human being and treats her that way. The rest of the family all make appointments to have tea with her.” From royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith #QueenElizabethII #Sophie #DuchessofEdinburgh

Remembering Queen Elizabeth on what would have been her 98th birthday. The Perfect tribute by Ed Sheeran at the Queen’s Jubilee concert with a tearjerker photo montage featuring Her Majesty and Prince Philip. ‘We were just kids when we fell in love’ ‘I found the one, stronger than anyone I know’ ‘I see my future in your eyes’ I cried then. I’m crying now. I remember it so well. I still get chills as I relive those moments whenever I hear this song. It’s hers now. And Philip’s. Not a dry eye anywhere near me. Everyone was dead silent during his performance. Complete silence afterwards. Then we looked at one another and sniffled. We knew we were saying goodbye. We knew they were getting us ready for the inevitable. She must have been in agony yet she showed up for us, smiling and waving throughout that weekend. The last moments between the Queen and her people. May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. 🕊️ In loving memory of Her Majesty The Queen, 1926 - 2022 #QueenElizabethII #EdSheeran

Power couple coming through. I don’t know who took this photo but W O W! ♥️ Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Welp. They can all stop saying Kate is too skinny or that Kate is a clothes hangar. Catherine never took ozempic to slim. Catherine has a gorgeous, natural and healthy glow. She emanates good health. Catherine is our fit and sporty Princess—a great role model for women everywhere. #PrincessofWales

King Charles and his brother, the Duke of Edinburgh at Sandringham, 1969

‘I will never take for granted the special memories my children will always have of their great-grandpa.’ — Prince William Remember when Prince William shared this photo with us? It was taken by Princess Catherine in 2015 at Sandringham. Prince Philip used to pick up his great-grandchildren to take them for ‘adventures’ in his horse-drawn carriage. The late Duke of Edinburgh had an especially close relationship with William. I love all the qualities William represents: family, duty, honour, loyalty, love. ❤️ #PrinceWilliam #PrinceOfWales

Prince William, who has fiercely guarded his children’s right to privacy and normality, gave the best insight into why this, above all others, was the moment for Prince George to join him. It was “very important”, he told veterans, for his son and all of the “next generation” to hear their stories. — Hannah Furness, Daily Telegraph

He stands alone. It’s his destiny: heavy is the Crown. He’ll carry it with grace and dignity like his grandmother and father and all those who came before. #PrinceofWales

Zara Tindall gives the best hugs. For her uncle, King Charles, and for Lady Gabriella Kingston, second cousin of the King.

After Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis joined the Royal family to watch the military procession in front of the Palace, it was expected that the children would retire for the day. But Prince George, his father said, was “very keen” to hear more. “What was it like when you were coming in?”, he asked Mr Littlefield, who swam onto a beach during the Normandy landings under heavy shelling. “Pretty awful,” came the reply.

Meanwhile, Prince William, Duke of Cornwall — <The Prince of Wales aims to double the size of one of Britain’s few remaining rainforests by the year 2040. The Duchy of Cornwall, which owns Wistman’s Wood on Dartmoor, has announced plans in partnership with Natural England to naturally regenerate the three-hectare ancient wood near Two Bridges.> 🧵 1/4 #PrinceWilliam #DukeofCornwall #PrinceofWales

Sophie Winkleman, Lady Frederick Windsor, is an actress. A working actress. Busy, busy. AND she’s 42 yrs young. Lives and works in London. Which is definitely not broken and dangerous. All these beautiful young royals with their own careers and busy social lives running around without security detail. Imagine. King Charles, you marvelous man. We see you, Majesty.

Trump, 78, and William, 42, spent about 40 minutes together at the residence of Dame Menna Rawlings, the UK ambassador to France, who joined them for what royal aides described as a “warm and friendly” meeting. They discussed a range of global issues but focused on the importance of the special relationship. Trump also shared some “fond memories” with William about the late Queen, for which aides said the prince was “extremely grateful”. Being seen shaking hands with the future King is likely to delight Trump, who relishes his ties with the royal family. Earlier, Macron greeted William warmly as he arrived under a canopy erected in front of Notre Dame a few minutes before the ceremony was due to begin. (courtesy Sunday Times) 📸 Reuters #PrinceWilliam #PresidentTrump

<“So many people who ride treat their horses like machines, but William has never done that – he treats a horse like a living being which has limits, and he will get the best out of it. He has great empathy with his horses.”> Claire Tomlinson, once the top-ranked women’s polo player in the world and Prince William’s coach #PrinceWilliam #PoloforCharity

Loving the Princess of Wales’s #Gladiator moment. ‘𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲, 𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆.’ — Maximus

What Happened When Vogue Photographed The Princess Of Wales Near Her Home In The Norfolk Countryside BY ALEXANDRA SHULMAN [at the time, editor of British Vogue] The shoot is the culmination of a conversation that started several months previously between Vogue, the National Portrait Gallery and the Duchess. Like every other editor in the world, to commission a cover shoot with the young woman who is married to our future king was pretty far up my wish-list for the magazine. And, like most of them, I had approached her and been turned away, politely but firmly. Nonetheless, when it came to our centenary issue, a magazine that would celebrate not only 100 years of its own existence but 100 years of British life and culture, I approached her again. This time there was a new connection – one that went beyond Vogue’s record of royal portraiture through the work of Cecil Beaton, Norman Parkinson, Lord Snowdon, Patrick Demarchelier and Mario Testino. This was the National Portrait Gallery. /1

The force is strong in this one. 👑

Prince William recounted that he had just met a woman in Anglesey who apparently used to give him his tea when he was on the train travelling. He THOUGHT he was incognito, slumping, hiding beneath his cap. "I used to sit in the corner with my baseball cap on, trying to be discreet.” She never let on she knew who he was. He said, laughing and with a mock groan: 'She said "I served you your tea a few times when you were on the Holyhead service.’

This man is no prince

It’s been a while since I listened to this. The camera flashes. Uff! When asked about the ring, William says: “Well, of course, you will recognise this as my mother’s engagement ring. It’s my way of making sure my mother didn’t miss out on today …” ♥️😢

Prince William and Princess Catherine have been consistently getting this message across to us year after year with the endearing images they share of William and his children.

So happy to see this appointment. Who can forget the day David Beckham joined the rest of us waiting patiently in the mile-long queue, the peoples’ queue, to pay his respect to our beloved late Queen? Or when he helped Lord Coe & Prince William to promote the UK to host the Olympics? Always a good ambassador for brand Britain. ❤️ you #DavidBeckham

<One of the reasons the Princess agreed to record the video message is because she felt “encouraged by how warmly the King’s public statement on his health was received, and the positive impact it has had on others going through the same thing”. Although Prince William is understood to have had reservations and questioned “why she should have to explain herself”, Kate apparently resolved that it was the only way to take complete ownership of the news. “𝗦𝗵𝗲’𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿,” 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹. “𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗲’𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗿. 𝗦𝗵𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵.”> It was HER decision, HER choice to take ownership of the news. Our girl is a strong, capable, intelligent and independent woman who has the love and support of her husband and family. She does not need to cling onto him with desperation like a damsel in distress. #WeLoveYouCatherine #PrincessofWales #WeLoveYouWilliam #PrinceofWales #PrinceandPrincessofWales

Thinking of the family at Balmoral this summer. This was the photo the Queen released on the eve of Prince Phillip’s funeral. The BBC reported it was one of her favourite photos. It was taken by Sophie, now Duchess of Edinburgh. You can see their affection for her through their warm smiles and the eyes. It was taken at Loch Muick, said to be one of her favourite spots at Balmoral, where the family used to picnic. She named one of her last corgis “Muick” pronounced Mick.

Woot! Woot! Cousin Peter Phillips takes a stand to support Prince William and Princess Catherine. Quoted in the Telegraph: <Peter Phillips, the King’s nephew, praised the Princess as “remarkable” and said that she and Prince William had “got it right” in balancing their public life and family life.>

The more I learn about Prince William, the more I appreciate how much he learned from his grandmother, the more I respect his commitment to carrying on the legacy of his grandmother and grandfather. He will not bend to the media. He will not feed the tabloids. He will not play his pathetic little brother’s games.

3) The Queen and the girl at the till. The Queen pops into a small village shop near Balmoral. The girl at the till (cashier) says: Gosh! You look just like the Queen! The Queen responds drily: ‘That’s very reassuring.’

<One of H’s oldest friends says they are among the few who get “the odd WhatsApp from him”, adding, “He’s an angry boy. Things haven’t turned out how he wanted. I think he misses being over here [in Britain] desperately and wants to be admired more. Anyone who knows him feels he’d rather be top of the pops here with everyone loving him, as they do with William and Kate.” > [Sunday Times] He is still envious. Still trying to compete with William and Catherine. He is doomed to failure.

<it seems that the documentary has succeeded in uniting the world in acknowledging one undeniable “truth”: that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex tell fibs.>

The King held the annual Christmas Lunch for the Royal Family today at Windsor Castle. This allows the entire family to get together including those who will not make it to Sandringham this year. It’s the second year the lunch has been held at Windsor Castle (it’s normally held at Buckingham Palace.)

How cute is this little girl? Her smile says everything. Happy to see our Princess Royal and Duchess of Cambridge together on this engagement.

Prince William went straight from the plane to the pioneering Billion Oyster Project on Governors Island to see some of the incredible work that the team there are doing. Prince William met with António Guterres, the UN Secretary General, on Monday evening to discuss climate change and the environment ahead of the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit. — Daily Telegraph #PrinceWilliam #EarthshotInnovationSummit #EarthshotPrize

I was reflecting on this too. On 9 September 2022, Catherine became Princess of Wales when William was created Prince of Wales by his father, King Charles III. Everyone had wondered how anyone could possibly take on that hallowed title that seemed Diana’s forever. Yet, less than two years later, Catherine is well established as THE Princess of Wales in people’s psyche. She’s been perfect. #PrincessofWales

Remember when we learned Prince George and Princess Charlotte enjoy gardening with their mum and dad? Then we learned Prince George likes to spend time in the garden with his Grandpa King learning all about conservation and and sustainability in his gardens. We learned Princess Charlotte would spend afternoons keeping her great grandmother QEII company. Laughter would spill from the room as Charlotte would show the Queen cartoons and games on her iPad. George’s visits with his Gan-Gan were more serious as she passed on her wisdom just as she did in her lessons with Prince William. Be safe little ones, you’re growing up so quickly. Enjoy your half term. You are loved by so many of us. ✨ #PrinceandPrincessofWales #PrinceGeorge #PrincessCharlotte

I’m reading all these news broadcasts with military spokespersons saying Harry has just put a target on himself, his family and the King and our royal family. 🥺 This really takes the cake. And now H has scheduled another press interview obvs an attempt at damage control

George VI on VE Day 1945 His grandson, King Charles III

Sending much love to Her Majesty in her pretty summer frock. That frill at the bottom is going to going to make a appearance on some of my dresses this summer. ✨🙏✨💖✨

Prince George: <While making sure that Prince George has a conventional childhood, Prince William and Princess Kate are also highly aware that they are raising a future monarch. "It's a massive balancing act," one palace insider tells PEOPLE. "William and Kate are doing the right thing, protecting him so he can have as normal a childhood as possible, but he's also dipping into duties as a future monarch. He’s getting firsthand experience of what it’s like to be a royal and a monarch and firsthand experience of being a normal boy."> ✍️ StephPetit, People Mag.

Have we discussed hair? Did I miss it? Mummy Daughter hair — #PrincessofWales #PrincessCharlotte #Coronation

<Meghan always pointedly insisted on calling the Princess of Wales “Kate” even though the rest of the family referred to her as “Catherine”. > 🤨(Camilla Tominey) She also referred to Her Majesty as ‘Harry’s grandmother’ instead of the Queen — almost refusing to acknowledge the hierarchy inherent in the monarchy.

a sadness in her (understandably). bless you, ma’am. you are so loved, Princess Royal. not the same, of course, but we miss her too.

One of the Arabic tv news commentators said this is more than a royal wedding. It is a presentation to the world of the next King of Jordan. Following that theme, it is really wonderful to see the NextGen YoungRoyals building on the warm friendships and mutual support of their parents and grandparents. More of this please.

Queen Elizabeth chose this photo to share with us on the eve of Prince Philip’s funeral. Look at their smiles, the affection in their eyes for the person behind the lens. That’s Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (Countess of Wessex at the time the photo was taken). A poignant, private photograph never before seen of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh happy and relaxed taken at the top of the Coyles of Muick near Balmoral in 2003. That’s the love their majesties had for Sophie (and she for them).

He knew. He knew his grandmother was dying. He was in London sashaying about with boundless self importance. He traveled to Manchester and flew to/from Dusseldorf but he refused to visit Balmoral to see his grandmother and his Queen. Horrible Henry.

Grocery shopping at my local, artist Lady Sarah Chatto, Queen Elizabeth’s beloved niece, only daughter of Princess Margaret and 1st Earl Snowdon. She and her brother are the only first maternal cousins of King Charles III. She was so warm and friendly, chatted happily to locals who greeted her.