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An “excited” Princess of Wales has given her first major project update since beginning her cancer treatment.
Her Royal Foundation Business Taskforce for Early Childhood has released a new report today (21 May) that suggests £45.5 billion could be added to the economy a year if businesses introduce more family-friendly working practices.
Palace sources have confirmed that the report has been viewed in full by Kate from home.
A spokesperson said: “The work of The Prince and Princess’ projects is ‘always on’… early childhood is a huge priority for The Princess and so she has been kept fully updated throughout the development of the Taskforce’s work and she has seen the report.”
The report comes after Kate hinted at a return to work last week on the Kensington Royal Twitter (X) account, where she and Prince William released another project update – a “special film” highlighting the mental health struggles faced by young farmers.
Meanwhile, the Sussexes have celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary in LA just days after returning from Nigeria to promote the Invictus Games.
They were spotted celebrating at a luxury steakhouse in Montecito, where a bottle of wine can set diners back as much as $1,402.
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Portrait of Kate Middleton goes on display in london
The new exhibition opened its doors on Friday (17 May) and features portraits of the royal family dating back to the Victorian era.
The portrait of Kate was taken by Paolo Roversi and is a part of the National Portrait Gallery’s permanent collection.
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Windsor Castle ends free entry for locals
The perk, which is offered by The Royal Collection Trust, will end on 1 June.
From then on, residents with a Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Advantage Card will have to pay to enter, although they will receive a 50 percent discount.
Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Julian Tisi slammed the move and said that locals deserve free access.
“Windsor, and specifically the castle, is visited by millions of people from around the world,” he said.
“During the season, residents gladly welcome tourists to their shops and restaurants, they drive them around in taxis and are happy to give directions in the street.
“In return, we get to live and work near one of the most iconic buildings in the world – and visit when we choose.”
Windsor Castle in Berkshire is the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world (Steve Parsons/PA) (PA Archive)
Emma Guinness21 May 2024 11:04
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King Charles prefers home grown fruits and vegetables
King Charles has said that homegrown fruits and vegetables taste “so much better”.
The Monarch made the revelation while speaking to children at the Chelsea Flower Show’s “no adults allowed” garden.
“There’s nothing more fun than eating the things you’ve grown,” he said before adding: “It tastes so much better”.
King Charles thinks homegrown food tastes better (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
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Queen Camilla reveals she’s a Bridgerton fan
The Queen Consort made the revelation at the Chelsea Flower Show while touring a garden inspired by the show, which has just released its third season.
“I watched the first lot,” she admitted as she looked around a garden inspired by one of its characters, Penelope Featherington.
Queen Camilla makes Bridgerton admission during Chelsea Flower Show visit. (Arthur Edwards/The Sun/PA Wire)
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King Charles and Queen Camilla given brilliant new nicknames
King Charles and Queen Camilla were given brilliant new nicknames by children when they visited the Chelsea Flower Show yesterday.
In honour of his environmental work, the Monarch was renamed the “King of the Compost”.
Meanwhile, the Queen Consort was renamed the “Queen of Bees” after visiting the Bees For Development garden party, which highlighted the importance of bees at the event.
The couple were given the names as they visited the “no adults allowed” garden, which was designed in collaboration with primary school children to highlight the importance of giving young people access to the natural world.
The King and Queen were given badges to commemorate their honourary new titles.
Charles is reported to have taken one look and said: “Oh, hahaha. Quite right!”
The King and Queen were given new nicknames at the Chelsea Flower Show (Arthur Edwards/The Sun/PA Wire)
Emma Guinness21 May 2024 09:00
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Kate Middleton gives her first major project update since cancer diagnosis
Her Royal Foundation Business Taskforce for Early Childhood has released a report today that has been personally reviewed by Kate from home.
It suggests that if businesses adopt more family-friendly working practices, £45.5 billion could be added to the economy a year.
A spokesperson for the Princess said: “The work of The Prince and Princess’ projects is ‘always on’… early childhood is a huge priority for The Princess and so she has been kept fully updated throughout the development of the Taskforce’s work and she has seen the report.”
The Princess has not undertaken any public engagements this year after undergoing planned abdominal surgery in January.
She later revealed in March that doctors had discovered cancer and asked for space and privacy as she undergoes “preventative chemotherapy” in private.
The Princess has not undertaken any public facing duties this year (Independent TV)
Emma Guinness21 May 2024 08:44
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Artist reveals why his portrait of the King is so red
The artist who painted the King’s latest portrait has revealed why the artwork is so red.
The painting by Jonathan Yeo, which was unveiled by the monarch at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, depicts the King wearing the uniform of the Welsh Guards against a red backdrop.
The unusual portrait has divided opinion amongst royal fans and social media users, with some saying the large swathes of red made them “uncomfortable” and that it looked like the monarch was “in hell”.
As for why he chose to use so much red in the portrait, the 53-year-old said he wanted it to tone and distract from the King’s brightly coloured uniform.
“I thought the red will really distract,” he told the paper, adding that his solution was to instead cover the whole painting in crimson.
“That may also have had psychological backing, because I had a heart attack [in March 2023] when I was painting this,” he says. “But certainly none of that I was conscious of – it was just: I like this colour.”
Barney Davis21 May 2024 06:30
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Prince Harry recalls William’s blunt response to Meghan Markle’s pregnancy announcement
Prince Harry’s memoir reveals Prince William’s response upon learning of Meghan Markle‘s pregnancy.
The couple announced they were expecting their first child together, Archie, on the eve of their Royal tour of Africa in late 2018 a few months after their Windsor wedding.
Harry reportedly discloses in his book Spare that the couple shared their joyous pregnancy news at Princess Eugenie’s wedding in October 2018.
Hello! Magazine reports Harry told his brother the news during a reception at Windsor Castle, and William responded exactly as Harry had expected, saying “we must tell Kate”.
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Harry and Meghan spotted celebrating anniversary
Prince Harry and Meghan stepped out for a double date to celebrate their wedding anniversary over the weekend.
On Saturday evening, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were spotted at Lucky’s, an upmarket steakhouse in Montecito, California.
The couple were joined at the local restaurant for dinner by Brian and Tracy Robbins, according to Tatler.
Harry and Meghan (Getty Images)
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Queen admits she binges Bridgerton
The Queen admitted she had watched Bridgerton as she toured a garden inspired by the television show during a royal visit to the Chelsea Flower Show with the King.
Camilla said “I watched the first lot” during her visit to a garden based on the Penelope Featherington character from the hit Netflix Regency-era show.
The royal couple were accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester as they visited the world-famous Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show on a sunny Monday afternoon in London.
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