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Kate Middleton makes first public appearance since former Prince Andrew’s arrest

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Kate Middleton made her first public appearance on Saturday, two days after former Prince Andrew was arrested in connection to his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

The Princess of Wales attended a championship rugby match between England and Ireland in Twickenham, London.

“Congratulations Ireland,” she wrote of the team that beat England 42-21 on her Instagram page. “Always a pleasure to see @englandrugby in action at Twickenham @sixnationsrugby.”

The 44-year-old, who attended the match without her husband, Prince William, is a patron of the Rugby Football Union and Rugby Football League.

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Kate Middleton made her first public appearance since ex-Prince Andrew’s Thursday arrest at a rugby match on Saturday. (David Rogers/Getty Images)

She appeared to be all smiles as she sat next to injured England player Fin Baxter while she watched the match which wearing an England rugby scarf.

The princess and William haven’t yet spoken out on Andrew’s arrest, although Buckingham Palace put out a statement on their behalf following the most recent Epstein files release.

“I can confirm the prince and princess have been deeply concerned by the continuing revelations,” a palace spokesperson told the BBC earlier this month. “Their thoughts remain focused on the victims.”

The former prince, who is now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested on his 66th birthday Thursday at Sandringham, where he currently lives, and later released after an 11-hour detention. He has not been charged and denies all the allegations of wrongdoing against him.

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Kate Middelton meets with the father of a rugby player on Saturday. (Dan Mullan/RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images)

Andrew had been accused of sexual assault by Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre, who claimed she was forced to have sex with the prince when she was underage. Giuffre died last year.

Buckingham Palace also released a statement from King Charles III on Thursday following Andrew’s arrest.

“I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.”

“As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all,” he added.

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Kate Middleton laughs with John O’Driscoll, president of the Irish Rugby Football Union, on Saturday. (David Rogers/Getty Images)

Andrew was stripped of his royal titles last October, and forced to leave his home at the Royal Lodge in Windsor for a smaller home on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.

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The government is also considering removing Andrew, who is eighth in line to the throne, from the line of succession. Edward VIII was the last royal to be removed from the line of succession when he abdicated in 1936. Queen Elizabeth II’s father became king in his place.

Former Prince Andrew was arrested on Thursday. (Reuters/Phil Noble TPX Images of the Day)

“The government is considering any further steps that might be required, and we’re not ruling anything out,” announced James Murray, the government’s chief secretary to the Treasury.

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The Crown Prosecution Service has said that misconduct in public office has a maximum sentence of life in prison.

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February 21, 2026
Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis ‘rekindled’ her marriage to Prince William: expert

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Prince William and Kate Middleton’s marriage has been tempered and strengthened by the Princess of Wales’s battle with cancer, according to royal experts.

In March 2024, Kate, 43, revealed that she had been diagnosed with an unspecified type of cancer and shared that she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy. Kate revealed that she was cancer-free in September 2024 and confirmed in January 2025 that her cancer was in remission.

Former royal photographer Ian Pelham Turner noted that the couple had previously endured tabloid speculation about alleged marital difficulties. However, he told Fox News Digital that Kate and William’s relationship appears to be stronger than ever after facing her health struggles and other family challenges.

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“There were ongoing rumors at one time that the marriage between William and Kate may not have been as blissful as publicly portrayed,” Turner said.

Prince William and Kate Middleton’s marriage is stronger than ever after their bond was tested by her cancer diagnosis, according to royal experts. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Turner pointed out that Kate’s illness may have served as a powerful reminder for William of how central she is to his life and revitalized the emotional connection between the pair, who have been together for more than two decades.

“William has been known for his outbursts and Kate has found ways of calming the situation down but personally, I feel after the cancer diagnosis and the threat of losing her, the closeness was rekindled,” Turner said.

“And that is why decisions were made such as their quieter living accommodation rather than a palace to try and lead a normal family life have become their focus,” he added.

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Kate revealed her diagnosis in March 2024 and announced that she was in remission in January. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

In November, William, Kate and their three children — Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis — relocated to their new home at Forest Lodge, nestled in Windsor Great Park, according to The Telegraph.

The family previously lived at Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor estate after moving from their residence at Kensington Palace in 2022. However, Kate and William were reportedly seeking a fresh start after Adelaide Cottage became associated with some of the most challenging years of their lives.

In addition to Kate’s cancer battle, the family weathered other difficult times while living at Adelaide Cottage, including the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022 and King Charles II’s own cancer diagnosis. Charles announced that he had been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing treatment in March 2024, one month before Kate shared the news of her diagnosis.

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“Adelaide Cottage was a place of pain, suffering and sadness. After such rough times, it’s perfectly understandable they would want a new place,” royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith told People magazine in December.

The outlet reported that the couple plan to make Forest Lodge their “forever home” and will continue living at the eight-bedroom residence even after William ascends to the throne. The move would be a break with tradition as Buckingham Palace has previously served as the official royal residence.

The couple moved to Forest Lodge with their three children in the fall. (Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images)

Royal expert Hilary Fordwich shared Turner’s view that William and Kate’s bond has been strengthened after overcoming hardships together.

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“Adversity either destroys a marriage or brings couples closer after shared adversity. Certainly, their marriage has resulted in the latter not the former,” she said. “They never stoop down to ghastly gossip, which is most admirable.”

Fordwich also noted that William and Kate’s move indicated they had reassessed their priorities as a couple and a family in the wake of their struggles.

“With their move to Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park, everything there has been seen, by those who know, is really focused primarily on their family stability as well as ever treasured privacy,” she said.

British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital that Kate appears to be intentionally focusing on connections, both privately and publicly.

“She is keen to strengthen family bonds and create meaningful relationships,” the royal expert said. “Her commitment to family, community and charitable work resonates with this theme of togetherness. Proof is in the pudding with her personal relationship with her husband. Their relationship is flourishing.”

Kate has resumed making regular public appearances after her cancer battle. (Getty Images)

In 2024, Kate made only a few public appearances while she was undergoing cancer treatment. Since announcing that she was in remission last January, Kate resumed more regular public engagements as she has marked a return to royal duties.

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Over the past few months, William and Kate have made several joint appearances at major public and family-focused events. In September, the duo visited the Natural History Museum in London and joined King Charles, Queen Camilla and other working royals for official engagements during President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump’s state visit.

In November, William and Kate returned to the red carpet for the first time in two years when they attended the annual Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Last month, the Prince and Princess of Wales participated alongside King Charles and Queen Camilla in welcoming President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender to Windsor Castle during their state visit.

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They also joined their children and senior royals for holiday events including Kate’s annual “Royal Carols: Together at Christmas” service and the traditional Christmas Day church service at Sandringham.

Kate and William welcomed President Donald Trump during his state visit in September. ( IAN VOGLER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Since the couple have been stepping out together more frequently, many royal observers have noted that they seem more open and affectionate during public appearances than in the past.

William and Kate’s warmth and closeness was on full display during their November red carpet appearance. In clips that went viral, the prince was seen briefly kissing Kate’s hand as they stepped out of their car before the event while Kate was photographed looking adoringly at her husband.

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During one sweet moment, William was spotted placing his hand on Kate’s back as he guided her into the hall.

The princess was spotted giving her husband a loving look during a red carpet outing in November. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Chard explained that the couple’s public displays of affection appeared to be a sign of their resilient partnership following Kate’s health challenges.

“William is offering an increased emotional openness and Catherine’s gratitude for William’s support during her cancer treatment, their shared experiences navigating turbulent times and their current fresh start has deepened their relationship,” she said. “They enjoy a close bond.”

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“Their relationship, focus on family and each other behind closed doors along with Catherine’s emotional resilience and measured approach to her return to public life has created a calm balance and eased any possible pressure of being future Queen,” Chard added.

The family attended Kate’s annual Christmas concert last month. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Royal commentators have also pointed out that William has become increasingly transparent when speaking out about the personal challenges he and his family have faced in recent years. Experts have noted that William’s candor marks a shift from the past, when senior royals typically kept private family matters out of public discourse.

In November 2024, William opened up about enduring a “brutal” year while speaking with reporters during a trip to Cape Town, South Africa.

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“It’s been dreadful. It’s probably been the hardest year in my life,” William said, according to People magazine.

“So, trying to get through everything else and keep everything on track has been really difficult,” he added.

“But I’m so proud of my wife, I’m proud of my father, for handling the things that they have done,” William said. “But, from a personal family point of view, it’s been, yeah, it’s been brutal.”

The couple and their children spent Christmas at their Sandringham estate. (Samir Hussein/WireImage)

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During an interview with Brazilian TV host Luciano Huck in November, William shed some light on how he and Kate have approached discussing tough topics including her cancer diagnosis with their children, admitting that “every family has its own difficulties and its own challenges.”

“I think it’s very individual and sort of moment dependent as to how you deal with those problems,” he said. “We choose to communicate a lot more with our children. Now, that has good things and bad things.”

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“Sometimes you feel you’re oversharing with the children,” William continued. “But most of the time, hiding stuff from them doesn’t work. We talk about how we’re feeling and share different viewpoints so they aren’t anxious about unanswered questions.”

“It’s always a balancing act — every parent knows that. There’s no manual for being a parent, you’ve just got to go with instinct.”

Royal experts agreed that the two appear closer and more emotionally connected than before. (Chris Jackson)

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Fordwich told Fox News Digital that the couple’s actions indicate that their marriage has emerged from Kate’s cancer journey closer and more emotionally connected than before.

“In contrast to royals of the past, Prince William has publicly praised Princess Catherine,” she said. “By acknowledging their travails candidly with such openness about their challenges, he is both supportive as well as, importantly, speaking from his heart, rendering him all the more relatable and likable.”

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“Also totally contrary to royal protocol, all his PDA has shown the hands, literally, of a more modern monarchy,” Fordwich added.

“Overall, they have a mutual love and respect for each other, and it sure shows.”

Ashley Hume is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to ashley.hume@fox.com and on Twitter: @ashleyhume

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January 3, 2026
Prince William eager to ditch outdated royal Christmas traditions as King Charles resists the change: expert

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Prince William wants to modernize Christmas at the palace.

The claim was made by royal commentator and broadcaster Neil Sean, following reports that the Prince of Wales wants to eliminate what some consider a dated royal holiday tradition once he becomes king.

“Every year, the royals truly let their hair down and show off their sense of humor while having a gentle dig at each other out of the gaze of the public domain,” Sean told Fox News Digital.

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Prince William, Prince of Wales, speaks during the fifth annual “Together At Christmas” carol service at Westminster Abbey in London on Dec. 5, 2025. Broadcaster Neil Sean told Fox News Digital the future king wants to modernize Christmas for the royal family. (Aaron Chown/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)

“Every Christmas Eve, the famous trestle table is set up, and depending on your seniority, you go up and get your Christmas present. These are £1 and £5 joke presents, an idea started by Queen Elizabeth II.”

“According to this recent report, William wants to get rid of it because he believes it’s forced,” said Sean.

From left: Prince William, Princess Charlotte and Catherine, Princess of Wales attend a Christmas lunch for members of the royal family, hosted by King Charles III, at Buckingham Palace on Dec. 16, 2025, in London. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

“But the report is wrong. What William wants to do is include more participation from palace staff, where they could mingle. My sources tell me William enjoys the informal gatherings hosted by Princess Catherine’s family and wants to move in that direction — more family-oriented, less formal, and less about seniority.”

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In addition to getting palace staff more involved with the festivities, the father of three is reportedly pushing to overhaul yet another longstanding royal ritual.

“Another tradition that is up for discussion is the famous Christmas Day walk to church,” said Sean.

The Prince and Princess of Wales, along with their three children, during the annual Christmas Day walk on Dec. 25, 2023, in Sandringham. (Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)

“It is well received and loved by all, according to the source. William thinks this also needs a radical rethink. He does not necessarily like being on display on what he views as a private and sacred day.

Prince William and his children attend the Christmas morning service at Sandringham Church on Dec. 25, 2024, in Sandringham, Norfolk. (Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images)

“However, while sometimes clashing with King Charles, he understands the public’s wish to see the royal family informally. For the king, however, it’s important to interact with the public who give up part of their Christmas Day to meet the royals.”

The king, 77, isn’t the only one who is in favor of keeping the annual Christmas walk with the family.

King Charles and Queen Camilla were crowned king and queen in 2023. (Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images)

“According to my source, this is one area that William and Catherine don’t necessarily agree on,” Sean claimed, noting that the Princess of Wales shares the same mindset as her father-in-law.

“But like with so many things, it is all up for discussion in the future of the monarchy under King William.”

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Neil Sean claimed that Kate Middleton (pictured here with her son Prince Louis) is in favor of keeping the Christmas Day walk. (Aaron Chown – Pool/Getty Images)

Fox News Digital reached out to Kensington Palace for comment.

The Daily Mail previously reported that William had gotten used to spending Christmas privately with his wife and their three young children.

Prince William enjoys celebrating Christmas privately with his wife and children. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

“Friends say the couple enjoy the Middleton-style ‘family chaos’ present-opening, rather than Sandringham’s more orchestrated festivities,” the outlet reported.

According to multiple reports and royal experts, Prince William is inspired by Kate Middleton’s family. (Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images)

British royals expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital that William, 43, has an issue with the “hierarchical nature” of distributing gag gifts among the royals at Christmas. Inspired by his wife’s family, he’s said to be eager to introduce a more informal celebration when he becomes king.

“He rejects this sort of pecking order,” Fordwich explained. “He isn’t comfortable with rigid class distinctions in general, which is consistent and a common theme regarding everything he touches. He wants his courtiers to feel less stiff, but he does his utmost to balance the monarchy’s pageantry while updating it to keep a degree of mystique.”

The Prince and Princess of Wales are seen here baking together. Prince William is next in line to the throne. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

“An example of this is that staff at the Duchy of Cornwall are no longer expected to wear ties during his visits, conveying a more casual atmosphere,” she said. “At Adelaide Cottage, he’s fine with children running in and out. He’s already relaxed formal protocols of mandatory bowing and curtseying, making interactions more relatable — and as natural as meeting a future king can be.”

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Prince William and his aunt Princess Anne attend the royal Christmas service at Sandringham Church on Dec. 25, 1990. (Georges De Keerle/Getty Images)

“He’s all for less pomp, more purpose,” Fordwich added.

Sean said that, moving forward, William hopes to make the royal tradition of exchanging gag gifts more relaxed and inclusive, rather than tied to the hierarchy within the line of succession.

“Together at Christmas,” a service led by Kate Middleton, celebrates human connection and service during the holidays. (Aaron Chown – Pool/Getty Images)

“He wants to get a huge barrel, put all the presents in, and simply call up various members of the family to plunge their hand in the barrel and reveal who they’ve got a present from,” he said.

The Prince and Princess of Wales sharing a moment at Westminster Abbey during “Together at Christmas” on Dec. 8, 2021 in London. (Yui Mok – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams said that there’s no doubt the tradition, revamped or not, is here to stay.

“If the royals did not give each other joke gifts, it would be a joke,” Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital. “If those who have everything, or appear to, waste money on expensive presents, it would be ridiculous. It was once quipped that the tradition of joke gifts was ‘Dickens in a Cartier setting.’”

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As for staff taking part in the festivities, Fitzwilliams admitted he has his doubts.

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“I would have thought household staff value what freedom they have during the festive season and use it to relax when not on duty,” he said. “Serving royals requires formality. You just can’t relax conventionally.”

True Royalty TV co-founder Nick Bullen previously told Fox News Digital that on Christmas Eve, the royals gather around to exchange wild and wacky gifts.

King Charles III decorates a Christmas tree during The King’s Foundation’s annual “Crafts at Christmas” at Highgrove Gardens on Dec. 13, 2024, in Tetbury, England. (Chris Jackson – Pool/Getty Images)

“They do like to have fun,” said Bullen. “The presents they give to each other are normally quite silly. If you’ve got all the greatest jewelry in the world, all the greatest works of art in the world, all the greatest clothes in the world, what would you give each other for Christmas? It tends to be small joke presents.”

Princess Catherine attends the 2024 Christmas morning service at St. Mary Magdalene Church on Dec. 25, 2024, in Sandringham, Norfolk. (Jordan Peck/Getty Images)

According to Bullen, the royals get together every year at Sandringham, where they let loose.

“Do you know what a whoopee cushion is?” Bullen chuckled. “I’ve heard that they’ve been given in the past. I’ve heard that silly bath toys [were also] given in the past. Whether it’s true or not, I don’t know. But slightly rude, slightly funny, slightly on-the-edge presents are of the order of the day.”

Queen Elizabeth II was known for her sense of humor during the holidays. (Stefan Wermuth/Getty Images)

“Queen Elizabeth II decreed early on that since the royal family is blessed with wealth and luxuries beyond imagining, presents exchanged should be gag gifts of the whoopee cushion variety,” Christopher Andersen, author of “The King,” told Fox News Digital.

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King Charles III reportedly still travels with a gag gift his sister Princess Anne gave him. (Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

“Charles’s favorite Christmas gift was an upholstered white leather toilet seat — a gift from his sister, Princess Anne,” Andersen claimed. “He liked it so much that he still travels with it when he goes abroad.”

Royal photographer and broadcaster Helena Chard told Fox News Digital that Princess Anne has been crowned “The Queen of Gifts” among her family.

Princess Anne is known as “the queen of gifts.” (Hoda Davaine/Getty Images)

“She gave a light-up pepper grinder to the late Prince Philip,” she said. “This was the perfect gift for the ‘King of Barbecues.’”

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Prince Harry was the expert at choosing “rude” gifts to his grandmother’s delight, Andersen revealed.

“One year, it was a shower cap embroidered with ‘Ain’t Life a B—–,’” he alleged. “Another year, Harry gave the queen a ‘Big Mouth Billy Bass’ talking fish plaque. Whenever someone shrieked with surprise at a rubber snake or fake spider, the late queen used to say matter-of-factly, ‘Oh, that would be Harry.’”

This picture taken on Dec. 12, 2012, shows Britain’s Prince Harry wearing a Christmas hat as he stands outside the VHR (very high readiness) tent at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan’s Helmand province. The Apache attack helicopter co-pilot arrived back on his home turf after spending two days’ mandatory post-deployment “decompression” time at a British base in Cyprus. (John Stillwell/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

William also liked to poke fun at both his younger brother and grandmother.

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Prince Harry was known as an expert at choosing “rude” gifts during the holiday season. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Invictus Games Dusseldorf 2023)

“Prince William gifted a ‘Grow Your Own Girlfriend’ kit to Prince Harry,” Chard alleged.

Some reports claim it was Kate who gave that present to her brother-in-law before he met Meghan Markle in 2016.

“William also gifted a pair of comfy slippers to the late Queen Elizabeth II, emblazoned with her image. She was tickled pink,” said Chard.

Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com.

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December 24, 2025
Kate Middleton learns 100-year-old veteran’s secret to longevity during royal visit

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Kate Middleton met with World War II veterans on Veterans Day, which is known as Armistice Day, at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, with one 100-year-old former service member telling her he credits staying fit for his long life.

The man, Bill Redston, told the Princess of Wales he ran the London Marathon when he was 65 years old and the New York Marathon a year later, according to video posted to social media by PA reporter Stephanie Wareham.

The princess, who is Colonel of the Irish Guards, Commodore-in-Chief of the Fleet Air Arm, and Colonel-in-Chief of the 1st Queen’s Dragoon Guards, among other honorary titles, also spoke to the family of Squadron Leader Mark Long, who died in a Spitfire crash last year, Wareham reported.

Speaking to D-Day veteran, Geoffrey Spencer, who was in a Royal Air Force (RAF) bomber command, she told him that Prince George likes to make Lancaster Bombers models like he flew and that the 12-year-old “knows more about aircraft than I do.”

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Kate Middleton speaking to WWII veteran Bill Redston on Tuesday. (Arthur Edwards/Getty Images)

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In honor of Veterans Day, Meghan Markle also shared a video of husband, Prince Harry, jumping up from an interview during his military service in Afghanistan in 2013, when he realized his comrades were running to an apparent emergency.

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She wrote, “As my husband says, ‘Once served. Always serving.’“

Kate Middleton lays a wreath during an Armistice Day Service of Remembrance at the Armed Forces Memorial at The National Memorial Arboretum on Tuesday. (Karwai Tang/WireImage)

“Thank you to all who served, sacrificed, and continue to serve,” the Duchess of Sussex added. “Honoring you on Veterans Day. And every day.”

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Kate Middleton at the Armistice Day Service of Remembrance ceremony at the Armed Forces Memorial at The National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. (Arthur Edwards/AFP via Getty Images)

She also shared a more recent photo of Harry, who is still deeply connected to the military through organizations like his Invictus Games, speaking with an older veteran.

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Kate Middleton speaking with WWII veteran Geoffrey Spencer. (Arthur Edwards/Getty Images)

Prince William also shared a video of himself and King Charles meeting WWII veterans at Windsor Castle.

Prince William speaking with veterans at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. ( Jonathan Brady/Getty Images)

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“Honoured to be at Windsor Castle this evening to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War in the Far East with Their Majesties,” he wrote on X. “It was deeply moving to meet veterans from across the UK and Commonwealth who served in the Pacific and Indian Ocean territories – a generation whose courage and sacrifice brought peace to millions, and whose legacy continues to inspire us today. Lest We Forget.”

William, like Harry, served in the military and worked as an RAF search and rescue pilot when he was younger.

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November 11, 2025
Prince William was shut down by King Charles after family struggles left him ‘shaken to the core’: book

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Prince William allegedly wanted to cut back on royal duties in 2024 but was urged by his ailing father to “think again,” according to a new book.

The claim was made by royal biographer Robert Jobson in “The Windsor Legacy,” obtained exclusively by the U.K.’s DailyMail. According to the outlet, the British journalist said William was “shaken to the core” by the dual cancer diagnoses of his father and wife, Kate Middleton. Still, King Charles III denied his request.

Fox News Digital reached out to Kensington Palace for comment. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson previously told Fox News Digital, “We don’t comment on books.”

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Royal author Robert Jobson claimed in his book, “The Windsor Legacy” that Prince William (center) was “shaken to the core’ after his father King Charles III (left) and his wife Kate Middleton (right) were diagnosed with cancer in 2024. (Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images)

Jobson also wrote that both William and Kate “became more religious” as they quietly dealt with the tumultuous year.

“Never known as a regular worshipper, William now attends church more frequently than in the past, though as privately as possible,” Jobson wrote.

According to Robert Jobson, both the Prince and Princess of Wales have become more religious. (Dominique Jacovides/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Several royal experts told Fox News Digital that William struggled in 2024, supporting his father, his wife and their three children while taking on more royal duties as heir to the throne.

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“It proved to take a toll on him,” said British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard, who described the year as “brutal” for the prince, 43.

“He struggled to keep everything on track,” she said. “The fact that he spoke to his father regarding the workload showed strength and a caring side. He needed a breather to bounce back and give his all to the monarchy. He should be applauded for his honesty and for recognizing he needed a moment to step back.”

The Prince and Princess of Wales with Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis arriving at Westminster Abbey ahead of the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023. (Andrew Milligan/Pool via REUTERS)

According to Jobson’s book, the king had been “typically stoical about his mounting levels of pain” before being diagnosed with cancer. A senior royal told Jobson that the condition “had worsened so dramatically” that a doctor was summoned.

Robert Jobson claimed in his book that King Charles was struggling with pain before his cancer diagnosis. (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

“The king was given morphine (one of the strongest painkillers available), fitted with a catheter and taken to Aberdeen Hospital,” Jobson claimed. “The cancer, however, was not discovered until a few months later, in January last year, while doctors were in the process of treating the king for an enlarged prostate.”

In early February 2024, Buckingham Palace announced the king had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer and had begun treatment. The palace said “a separate issue of concern was noted” during Charles’ treatment for an enlarged prostate.

King Charles III departs after receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate at The London Clinic on Jan. 29, 2024. (Carl Court/Getty Images)

Then, in March 2024, Kate announced she also had cancer. Jobson described the news as a “malign twist of fate” for William.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales share three young children. From left: Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images)

“William’s desire to reduce engagements was actually more about the strains he was coping with — supporting Princess Catherine during her health challenges, the emotional demands of young children and, on top of that, his duties as heir to the throne,” British royals expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital.

“Everything he does is in service of others. Given his sense of duty, this is one of the many reasons he remains at the top of the popularity polls here in the U.K.”

Both the Princess of Wales and King Charles were diagnosed with cancer in 2024. (Karwai Tang/Getty Images)

“He’s extremely determined to protect his family while modernizing the monarchy,” Fordwich said. “He knows the future of the monarchy depends on his approval ratings, so he’s under considerable pressure. It was really causing him significant stress.”

Prince William, Prince of Wales (left) and King Charles III attend the Countdown to COP30 at the Natural History Museum on Oct. 9, 2025, in London. The event, hosted by the Natural History Museum and the U.K. government, brings together climate ambassadors from across the world ahead of the COP30 summit. (Henry Nicholls-Pool/Getty Images)

Jobson noted that while there’s “an underlying tension” between father and son over their work ethics and views on tradition, they “generally work well together.”

“The king happily consults him and largely trusts him to do what is right,” wrote Jobson.

Prince William (right, seen here with Prince Andrew on Sept. 16, 2025, in London) is known for his temper, claimed royal biographer Andrew Lownie. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

Still, it “doesn’t help that both have a fiery temper that’s not always held in check. Working for Charles, some staff members say, can be like ‘treading on eggshells.’” And about Prince William, Jobson wrote that senior aides know “to tread lightly around the prince, mindful of his mood swings before attempting to raise sensitive issues.”

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Royal experts told Fox News Digital Prince William is known for taking a tougher stance than his father, King Charles, who is still seeking treatment for cancer. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

Chard said that while William and Charles “are on the same page,” the prince is known to take “a harder line than his father.”

“He is decisive and resolute,” she said. “He doesn’t suffer from analysis paralysis or suffer fools and quickly moves on. There’s no overthinking or kid gloves when initiating change. Instead, he has a can-do, hands-on, collaborative approach to his work. He has a knack for rallying his team and instilling optimism. And let’s not forget, as heir to the throne, he has a long working road ahead as king.”

A still image of Catherine, Princess of Wales from a video in which she gave a personal update on her treatment and recovery. (Will Warr)

In September 2024, Kate released a glossy video shot in Norfolk announcing she had completed chemotherapy. A senior household source told Jobson that while Queen Camilla was “deeply relieved,” she joked that the video was “like a shampoo commercial.”

Robert Jobson claimed Queen Camilla joked that Kate Middleton’s video announcing she completed chemotherapy looked “like a shampoo commercial.” (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Kate announced she was in remission from cancer in January of this year.

Jobson wrote that William had urged his father to slow down and listen to his medical team as the king, 76, continues treatment. Palace aides also said the monarchy has become “more emotional.” Charles has been “reduced to tears,” overwhelmed by the thousands of letters he’s received from around the world wishing him well.

King Charles III reads cards and messages sent by well-wishers following his cancer diagnosis, in the 18th Century Room of the Belgian Suite in Buckingham Palace on Feb.21, 2024. (Jonathan Brady/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)

“Charles now takes regular afternoon naps,” Jobson wrote. “And he’s started having lunch again — often spinach soup — after skipping the meal for most of his life.”

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Prince William is heir to the British throne. (Chris Jackson/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Fordwich said William is focused on strengthening the monarchy for his reign.

“Prince William is determined to avoid ghastly controversies and wants to bury the scandals which have so detrimentally distracted the focus from public duty,” she said. “He really wants a totally clean break from his despicable uncle Andrew. He’s steadfast and is being strategic with everything he’s doing to ensure the monarchy’s survival.”

Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales reacts as he meets people during his visit to a new mental health hub run by the Jac Lewis Foundation, at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, on Sept. 10, 2025. (Chris Jackson/AFP via Getty Images)

During a recent appearance on Eugene Levy’s series, “The Reluctant Traveler,” William admitted that 2024 was the “hardest year” he’s ever experienced.

Actor Eugene Levy is seen here with Prince William outside of Windsor Castle, where he filmed an episode of “The Reluctant Traveler.” (Apple TV+)

“I’d say 2024 was the hardest year I’ve ever had. You know, life is sent to test us, and being able to overcome that is what makes us who we are,” said William.

In November 2024, while in South Africa for his Earthshot Prize event, William reflected on the pain the past year had caused his family.

Prince William is greeted by well-wishers during a visit to Kalk Bay Harbour on Nov. 7, 2024, in Cape Town, South Africa. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

“It’s been dreadful. It’s probably been the hardest year in my life. So, trying to get through everything else and keep everything on track has been really difficult.”

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Prince William continues to support his father, King Charles. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

“But I’m so proud of my wife, I’m proud of my father, for handling the things that they have done. But from a personal family point of view, it’s been, yeah, it’s been brutal,” he said during a media interview.

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November 8, 2025
Prince William and Kate Middleton’s college classmate dead after 100-foot rooftop fall

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A British reality star and socialite who was also a classmate of Prince William and Kate Middleton during their college days, died Thursday after a fall from a rooftop, London police confirmed to Fox News Digital Tuesday.

“Officers responded to concerns for a man on the roof of a building in Cockspur Street, Westminster at 23:02hrs on Thursday, 30 October,” a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police told Fox News Digital.

“The man sadly fell from height. Despite the best efforts from the London Ambulance Service, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His death is being as unexpected but non-suspicious.”

He reportedly fell from the posh Trafalgar St. James Hotel. The fall was about 100 feet, according to People magazine.

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A British reality star and socialite who was also friends with Prince William and Kate Middleton during their college days died Thursday after a fall from a rooftop, London police confirmed to Fox News Digital Tuesday. (Getty Images)

Duncan, 45, who appeared on reality shows like Britain’s “Big Brother,” attended University of St. Andrews in Scotland at the same time William and Middleton were there and began dating.

He was an acquaintance of the couple while they were at St. Andrews and was one of the first people to know they were an item, according to the Daily Mail, which was first to report the story.

He was also at the school’s infamous student fashion show during which Middleton reportedly caught William’s eye when she walked the runway in a sheer dress.

Prince William and Kate Middleton knew Duncan from their college days. (Michael Dunlea/AFP via Getty Images)

Kate Middleton at her college graduation in 2005. (Michael Dunlea/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)

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“It was the end of their first year,” Duncan previously told the Daily Mail of the fashion show. “I was there, and in person there were a lot of attractive girls. She was in a very daring dress, in a sheer stocking-like dress. He was sitting front row, and his eyes were like stalks.

“She brushed by him on the way to the catwalk, and things were never the same again — the whole history of the monarchy had been altered.”

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Duncan on the UK’s “Big Brother” in 2010. (Eamonn McCormack/Getty Images)

British TV personality Lizzie Cundy mourned Duncan on social media.

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The Trafalgar St. James Hotel in London. (Getty)

“So shocked and heartbroken to hear my friend Ben Duncan has passed away,” she wrote on X Monday. “A beautiful soul with a large fun character. We laughed so much about the silly things in life. God bless you dear Ben. You are a one off . Thoughts and prayers with all his family.”

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Broadcaster Mike Hollingsworth wrote on Facebook, “My dear, dear friend Benjamin (Ben) Duncan has left us. He lived life as a Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up. He will be sorely missed by his many, many friends who grew to love his charm, his wit, his infectious laugh and his innate sense of style. The world is a poorer place for his passing…RIP Benji.”

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November 4, 2025
Prince William, Kate Middleton move to Forest Lodge despite previous privacy and safety concerns

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Prince William, Kate Middleton and their three children — Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis — have officially moved into their new home.

The Prince and Princess of Wales moved to Forest Lodge, nestled in Windsor Great Park, according to The Telegraph. The family moved during the school half-term, the outlet reported.

A representative for Kensington Palace did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

Prince William, Kate Middleton and their three children — Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis — have officially moved to Forest Lodge. (Samir Hussein – Pool/Getty Images)

In August, Fox News Digital learned that two families living near the royal family’s new eight-bedroom property were asked to vacate ahead of their move.

“Close neighbors have been surprised to be ordered to leave their properties so that no prying eyes can see the Prince and Princess with their children,” royal expert Ian Pelham Turner claimed to Fox News Digital.

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A “well-connected source” previously told the U.K.’s Daily Mail that the families “were not expecting it.”

“They were told to move out,” the insider claimed to the outlet. “I guess they were given somewhere else, but they were told they had to move. They were not expecting it.”

The family are hoping for a “fresh start” at the new property. (Aaron Chown/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)

“Those houses are very close to the Lodge, so they’re not going to want any Tom, Dick, or Harry living in those houses if there are going to be royals there.”

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Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams previously told Fox News Digital that the families were asked to relocate due to “security reasons.” He stressed that the residents are still allowed to stay on “Crown Estate Land.”

In addition, the move has sparked privacy and safety concerns.

Residents of Cranbourne Hall Residential Park, the nearest neighborhood, are worried that the new home will be less private than the four-bedroom Adelaide Cottage.

Forest Lodge, formerly known as Holly Grove, Windsor Great Park, Berkshire, 2018. (English Heritage/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

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“I welcome them,” Jean Reeve, 87, told the Daily Mail in August. “But I hope the public allow them to live there quietly as a family.”

“It’s a less private spot than their previous home, from what I know about the location,” the resident continued. “So I’d hate for people to always be going past and saying, ‘Oh, that’s where they live.’”

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“They have young children after all. They deserve privacy,” she added.

Prince William and Kate Middleton will reportedly not have any live-in staff after their move to Forest Lodge. (Mark Cuthbert/UK Press)

According to People, the Wales family will not have any live-in staff after their move to Forest Lodge. The children’s longtime nanny, Maria Turrion Borrallo, and the housekeepers will likely stay on other smaller properties on the estate, the outlet reported.

The royal family previously moved to Adelaide Cottage in 2022. At the time, the couple’s three children started attending the nearby co-ed prep school Lambrook.

Royal insiders told the Daily Mail that William and Kate are hoping for a “fresh start” at the new property.

Fox News Digital’s Stephanie Nolasco. Lauryn Overhultz and Ashley Papa contributed to this post.

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November 2, 2025
Do You Recognize These Literary References in Modern Pop Culture?

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Welcome to Lit Trivia, the Book Review’s regular quiz about books, authors and literary culture. This week’s challenge celebrates allusions to characters and plots from classic novels found in music and television. In the five multiple-choice questions below, tap or click on the answer you think is correct. After the last question, you’ll find links to the books.

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October 20, 2025
Prince William won Kate Middleton back after split with secret romantic move: royal insider

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Prince William was determined to win Kate Middleton back for good.

In 2007, the couple got back together after their headline-making split earlier that year. And on Valentine’s Day 2008, the now heir to the British throne was eager to show his former flatmate that he was in it for the long haul.

Grant Harrold, King Charles III’s former butler who served a romantic dinner for the pair, has written a memoir, “The Royal Butler: My Remarkable Life in Royal Service.” The etiquette expert told Fox News Digital that William wanted to prove to Kate that he was “serious” about their relationship’s future.

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Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales (left) and Prince William, Prince of Wales attend a ceremonial welcome for France’s president and his wife at Windsor Castle on July 8, 2025. (Dominique Jacovides/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)

“When they got back together, it was fresh, it was like a double boost,” said Harrold. “They both were making more of an effort. … [They had] this romantic dinner for Valentine’s Day, which they asked me to do, which they had never done before. They hadn’t done anything like that before. Suddenly, they wanted to do that. I felt that [William] was saying, ‘Look, I’m serious. This is going to up a level.’ That’s what I felt.”

“And, of course, a few years after that, they carried on,” Harrold shared. “It was almost like a reset button, but this was serious. The first time around, it was boyfriend-girlfriend, ‘Oh, let’s eat here, let’s chill here, let’s do that.’ Suddenly, it was a bit more, ‘I’m serious, and I’m going to show you I’m serious.’ That’s how it came across, which was amazing.”

The Prince and Princess of Wales met as students studying at St. Andrews University in Scotland. (John Stillwell – Pool/Getty Images)

William and Kate first went public with their relationship in 2004. Over the years, Harrold suggested to William and Kate that they have a formal dinner where he could serve them. The couple “laughed it off,” telling Harrold that they didn’t want too much fuss. But leading up to Valentine’s Day 2008, William suddenly approached Harrold one day and said, “OK, let’s do a dinner, if you’re happy to.”

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Harrold told Fox News Digital he was delighted to help the lovebirds enjoy a cozy dinner at Highgrove House, the royal family’s country retreat. William and Kate had been back together for nearly six months at the time and were “closer than ever.”

Harrold admitted he was “really gutted” after William and Kate initially called it quits.

Kate Middleton (seen here) and Prince William broke up in 2007. They quickly got back together later that year. (Jules Annan/Avalon/Getty Images)

“I got to know her from the early days as much as I knew William and got on with both of them,” he explained.

Grant Harrold’s memoir, “The Royal Butler: My Remarkable Life in Royal Service,” is out now. (Pegasus Books)

“From a selfish point of view, I always thought, ‘It’s going to be so cool when they get married and eventually become the Prince and Princess of Wales because I was there in the early days.’ … I wanted them to be the perfect royal couple. So, when they split up, I think the first I knew of it was, well, she disappeared. We didn’t see her. And then I started hearing the news reports.”

“I didn’t say anything to William because … the whole thing was just awkward,” Harrold admitted. “But she had disappeared, and I hated it. And a few of the household members, we spoke about it. We all thought it was quite sad.”

Kate Middleton and Prince William attend Harry Meade and Rosie Bradford’s wedding at the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul on Oct. 23, 2010, in Northleach near Cheltenham, England. (Indigo/Getty Images)

In his book, Harrold wrote that he was “absolutely gutted” when William and Kate broke up. He had befriended Kate and felt she was a perfect match for the prince. Still, Harrold noted that the press scrutiny Kate experienced in the early days of her courtship with William was “awful.”

Few people knew they quietly got back together before it hit the news.

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When it came to Valentine’s Day, Harrold wanted to help William make it extra special for Kate.

“I felt truly honored and delighted that William had taken me up on my offer,” he wrote. “Even though it was a typically chilly February evening, we planned for it to be outside the main house, at the top of the Thyme Walk, the stunning avenue of clipped golden yew and herb bushes bound on two sides by a pleached hornbeam hedge that leads down to the lily pond at the bottom.”

Prince William and Kate Middleton pose for photos at St. James Palace on Nov. 16, 2010, in London, England after announcing their engagement. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

“What a far cry it was from the previous summer when, at a big party held in the Orchard Room (the large venue across from Highgrove, which was perfect for hosting private and public events), I’d seen Kate standing on her own with no one talking to her,” Harrold continued.

Grant Harrold served as butler for Kate Middleton and Prince William’s romantic Valentine’s Day dinner in 2008 at Highgrove House in the U.K. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

“It was a time when she and William had just gotten back together, but at the party, no one was taking any notice of her. Not everybody was aware they were back together, so some people didn’t know whether to speak to her or not.”

“When you think of the stunning, elegant princess she blossomed into, it was possibly the last time she could have been at an event and remained anonymous,” he added.

Prince William and Kate Middleton visit the University of St. Andrews as part of its 600th anniversary celebrations on Feb. 25, 2011, in Glenrothes, Scotland. (Indigo/Getty Images)

Harrold worked in the king’s household from 2004 to 2011. He was there for William and Kate’s wedding in 2011.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton were married on April 29, 2011, at Westminster Abbey in London (Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)

“I left after they got married, so at least I got to actually see that part of their lives,” he said. “And it was a good time also to have left because they left Highgrove. My role would [not have] been looking after them anymore, and I loved looking after them.”

It was easy to see that Kate was “the one” for William, said Harrold.

Kate Middleton (center) is seen here with Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince William and her two young children, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, during King Charles III’s coronation in May 2023 in London. (Neil Mockford/Getty Images)

“I [knew it] before the breakup,” he said. “They were so sweet together. I remember thinking I couldn’t see William with anyone else. I couldn’t see them with anyone else. It wouldn’t feel right, it was with anyone else.

Kate Middleton visits the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, on Feb. 25, 2011. She married Prince William in April of that year. (CARL DE SOUZA/AFP via Getty Images)

“I could see qualities that she’d be very good at royal duties. You could see she was very focused. She was very good at keeping him right. … When he used to go off and do stuff, she would give him the once-over and give him encouragement. I’m thinking that’s amazing because that’s exactly what I imagine you want your future wife to be like.”

Kate also had qualities that reminded Harrold and other members of the royal household of a beloved royal, Princess Diana.

Grant Harrold told Fox News Digital Kate Middleton reminds him of her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. (Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)

“Now, they always say that you marry your mother, don’t they?” said Harrold. “That’s what they say. They always say you marry the mother from the man’s point of view. … I didn’t know Diana, but what I’ve been told and what I’d seen of her … you’d see that shyness, that softly spoken voice, and a very elegant, gentle way of doing things. And the public had taken to her the same way they did with Diana. … Thankfully, history is very different this time around.”

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Catherine, Princess of Wales meets schoolchildren during a visit to Farnborough Road Infant and Junior School on Sept. 23, 2025 in Southport, England. The Prince and Princess of Wales carried out engagements to show their ongoing support for the community following the attack in July 2024, in which three girls were tragically killed at a dance class in the town. (Eddie Mulholland – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

“Obviously, it’s sad what she’s gone through, which is awful for her,” he said, referring to Kate’s recent cancer battle. “But it’s also given her even more support openly from the British public, the Commonwealth, and other countries. Even though it’s horrendous for her to go through this … it’s shown her the love there is for her. … I think Diana’s support came from the divorce. That’s where she got a lot of support. But for Kate, she’s getting support through her health battles.”

Kate and William’s enduring bond also reminds Harrold of the late Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip. The Duke of Edinburgh, described by the monarch as her “strength and stay,” spent more than seven decades supporting his wife.

In this Aug. 1951 photo, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, then Princess Elizabeth, stands with her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and their children Prince Charles and Princess Anne at Clarence House, the royal couple’s London residence. (AP Photo/Eddie Worth)

“The love, the companionship, the support, the working relationship, the friendship — it reminds me of the Queen and Prince Philip,” he said. “[And Kate’s] very much the fairytale that we thought we had back in 1981 when Prince Charles and his then Princess of Wales [got married]. Once again, we have a Prince and Princess of Wales that everybody loves.”

Kate Middleton is seen arriving at the state banquet with Prince William on Sept. 17, 2025 in Windsor, England. (PHIL NOBLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

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“I think this is … a long-term partnership between the two of them,” he said. “They’re in it for the whole way, literally till death do them part completely.”

Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com.

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September 25, 2025
1,200 volunteers fan out to beautify the 23-mile American River Parkway in a single day

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HURT. A MASSIVE EFFORT TODAY ALONG THE AMERICAN RIVER PARKWAY IN SACRAMENTO, GIVING NEW LIFE TO THE 23 MILE STRETCH OF WILDLAND KCRA 3’S ERIN HEFT SHOWS US THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS REFLECTING THE SUNLIGHT OF SATURDAY MORNING. THE TRANQUIL WATER OF THE AMERICAN RIVER FLOWING DOWNSTREAM, A PICTURESQUE 23 MILE STRETCH COMPLETELY FILLED WITH ACTIVITY, MADE EVEN BETTER EACH YEAR BY HARD WORKING HANDS ACROSS GENERATIONS. THERE ARE ABOUT 8 MILLION INDIVIDUAL VISITS EACH YEAR TO THE PARKWAY. WHEN YOU COMPARE THAT, FOR EXAMPLE, TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, THAT’S OVER TWICE AS MANY PEOPLE AS VISIT YOSEMITE EVERY YEAR. DAN HALL, EXPLAINING 1200 VOLUNTEERS ACROSS 20 LOCATIONS ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE. COLLECTING ALL THE TRASH THAT DOESN’T HAVE A PLACE AMONG NATURE. THAT’S WHAT LIFE IS ALL ABOUT. IT’S ABOUT SERVICE. IT’S ABOUT GIVING BACK. IF WE DON’T GIVE BACK, WE’RE NOT GOING TO HAVE ANYTHING. FINALLY, IT ALL. IT ALL COME TO A SCREECHING HALT. TODAY WE ARE GOING TO CLEAN UP ALL THE SIDE OF THE RIVER. LEAH MORSI AND HER FRIEND EUGENE TAYLOR PUTTING IN THE WORK. WE’RE GOING TO BE CLEANING UP ALL THE TRASH BY THE GRASS. TRASH ANYWHERE. WE’RE GOING TO CLEAN IT UP, BECAUSE THAT’S ONE OF THE MAIN THINGS THAT GIRL SCOUTS DO BECAUSE LIKE, YOU KNOW, LIKE WHEN YOU’RE USUALLY LIKE BY, LIKE DRIVING BY THE FREEWAY, LIKE, YOU SEE ALL THAT TRASH, LIKE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT’S JUST IT’S SO HURTFUL. IT’S JUST IT IT’S JUST IT’S REALLY DISAPPOINTING AND REALLY DEPRESSING. ALONG WITH FATHER AND DAUGHTER DUO KATE AND WESLEY, WE FISHED DOWN HERE. WE RIDE BIKES DOWN HERE, WALK OUR DOGS DOWN HERE. SO IT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED UP. SO WE’RE HAPPY TO DO IT. I LIKE TO GO HERE WITH MY SISTER AND MY DOG AND MY MOM. THE COLLECTIVE EFFORT, A TRADITION FOR DECADES, COLLECTING NO SMALL FEAT. TYPICALLY, IT’S ANYWHERE BETWEEN LIKE, 30 TO 40,000 POUNDS OF TRASH A DAY SPENT REFRESHING A PLACE THAT REFRESHES THE LIVES OF SO MANY SACRAMENTANS ONE STEP STRIDE AND PEDAL AT A TIME. ON THE AMERICAN RIVER PARKWAY. ERIN HEFT KCRA THREE NEWS. TO CONTRIBUTE OR VOLUNTEER, YOU CAN FI

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The collective effort is a decades-long tradition and no small feat. Organizers said typical trash hauls range from 30,000 to 40,000 pounds of collected in a single day.

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Saturday morning, the American River set as the backdrop for a massive community cleanup as 1,200 volunteers spread across 20 locations along the 23-mile American River Parkway, giving new life to one of Sacramento’s most beloved wildland corridors.“There are about 8 million individual visits each year on the parkway, and when you compare that for example to Yosemite National Park that’s over twice as many people as visit Yosemite every year,” said Dan Hall, noting the parkway’s outsized role in daily life across the region. He said the day’s effort is designed to match that scale of use, neighbors, families and civic groups collecting the trash that doesn’t belong in nature.“That’s what life is all about, it’s about service. It’s about giving back. If we don’t give back we’re not going to have anything. It would all come to a screeching halt,” said Hall. For many, the cleanup is personal. A father-daughter duo, Kate and Wesley, said they came because they use the parkway year-round. “We fish down here, we ride a bike down here, we walk our dogs down here, so it needs to be cleaned up and we’re happy to do it,” said Wesley. “I like to go here with my sister and my dog and my mom,” Kate added.The collective effort is a decades-long tradition and no small feat. Organizers said typical trash hauls range from 30,000 to 40,000 pounds of waste collected in a single day. Beyond the sheer volume, the cleanup restores habitat, improves waterway health and clears trails for the millions of annual walkers, runners, cyclists, paddlers, anglers and families who rely on the parkway.

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Saturday morning, the American River set as the backdrop for a massive community cleanup as 1,200 volunteers spread across 20 locations along the 23-mile American River Parkway, giving new life to one of Sacramento’s most beloved wildland corridors.

“There are about 8 million individual visits each year on the parkway, and when you compare that for example to Yosemite National Park that’s over twice as many people as visit Yosemite every year,” said Dan Hall, noting the parkway’s outsized role in daily life across the region. He said the day’s effort is designed to match that scale of use, neighbors, families and civic groups collecting the trash that doesn’t belong in nature.

“That’s what life is all about, it’s about service. It’s about giving back. If we don’t give back we’re not going to have anything. It would all come to a screeching halt,” said Hall.

For many, the cleanup is personal. A father-daughter duo, Kate and Wesley, said they came because they use the parkway year-round. “We fish down here, we ride a bike down here, we walk our dogs down here, so it needs to be cleaned up and we’re happy to do it,” said Wesley. “I like to go here with my sister and my dog and my mom,” Kate added.

The collective effort is a decades-long tradition and no small feat. Organizers said typical trash hauls range from 30,000 to 40,000 pounds of waste collected in a single day. Beyond the sheer volume, the cleanup restores habitat, improves waterway health and clears trails for the millions of annual walkers, runners, cyclists, paddlers, anglers and families who rely on the parkway.

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September 20, 2025
Kate Middleton stuns in glittering tiara moment for Trump’s state visit at Windsor Castle

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Kate Middleton stuns in a glittering tiara moment at Windsor Castle.

The Princess of Wales made heads turn as she arrived alongside her husband Prince William.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump kicked off their state visit to the U.K. on Wednesday, when the Prince and Princess of Wales greeted them. The senior royals put on a united front this evening for a state banquet at Windsor Castle to welcome the couple.

KATE MIDDLETON TO PLAY ‘PIVOTAL ROLE’ AT PRESIDENT TRUMP’S HISTORIC STATE VISIT: EXPERT

Kate Middleton arrives at the state banquet with Prince William Sept. 17, 2025, in Windsor, England. (Phile Noble/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)

For the evening, Kate wore her favorite showpiece, The Lover’s Knot tiara. It was commissioned for Queen Mary in 1913 from Britain’s House of Garrard, Vogue.com reported. It features diamonds and 19 hanging drop-shaped pearls, all set in silver and gold.

The Prince and Princess of Wales shared a photo of their state banquet look on their Instagram account. The caption read, “Ready for The State Banquet.” (Instagram.com/princeandprincessofwales)

The tiara was handed down to Queen Elizabeth, who eventually handed it down to her daughter-in-law, Princess Diana. It quickly became a known favorite for the late Princess of Wales. It has become Kate’s formal headwear of choice.

Princess Diana is seen here wearing the Lover’s Knot tiara in 1983. (Anwar Hussein/Getty Images)

Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and author of “My Mother and I,” told Fox News Digital the royals love to showcase their jewels during state banquets.

“… They drip in jewels,” said Seward. “They absolutely drip with jewels. It’s the one time they could really show off their jewelry.”

Britain’s Queen Camilla, King Charles III, President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive to attend a state banquet at Windsor Castle. (AARON CHOWN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

The true centerpiece of the state visit was the banquet in St. George’s Hall at Windsor Castle. The Waterloo Table — about half the length of a football field — can seat up to 160 guests. The Associated Press reported it takes five full days to set the table, which holds more than 4,000 pieces, including 200-year-old silver.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arriving for the state banquet on Sept. 17, 2025. (Phile Noble/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Men are expected to wear white ties and tailcoats, while women don designer gowns and jewels.

A place setting for King Charles III and President Donald Trump at the banquet table in St. George’s Hall ahead of the state banquet at Windsor Castle on Sept. 17, 2025, in Windsor, England. (Aaron Chown/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

A view of the banquet table in St. George’s Hall on Sept. 17, 2025. (AARON CHOWN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chef Darren McGrady, a royal chef for 15 years who cooked for five U.S. presidents, told Fox News Digital that the menu gives a heartfelt nod to Queen Elizabeth II. One of the desserts that will be savored included a bombe glacée cardinal — a vanilla ice cream featuring Kentish raspberry sorbet and lightly poached Victoria plums.

President Donald Trump and Queen Elizabeth II are seen here at a state banquet in Buckingham Palace on June 3, 2019, in London, England. (Dominic Lipinski- WPA Pool/Getty Images)

“Bombes were served at maybe 70% of all state banquets,” he said. “It’s an ice cream where we use an old Victorian copper mold. The queen loved to have ice cream at state banquets, so we often served it. She also loved a bombe glacée royal, which is mint ice cream with chocolate. The queen loved chocolate.”

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The king’s mother isn’t the only matriarch being honored during the state dinner. The royal menu also showed that, after dinner, guests would be served a Hennessy 1912 Cognac Grande Champagne from the president’s mother’s birth year.

In addition, a 1945 vintage port, closest to the year of the president’s birth year, will be served. It’s noted that ports are not made every year. Guests will also enjoy American red wine and English sparkling wine.

In 2019, The New York Times reported one of Trump’s earliest memories, which he often shares, was seeing his mother, Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, enthralled by Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953.

British royals expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital the menus are written in French, a tradition dating back to the 11th century.

“This practice symbolizes sophistication,” she shared.

Dishes such as organic Norfolk chicken ballotine and quail egg salad highlight locally grown ingredients from the royal family’s estate. A cocktail created for the occasion — the Transatlantic Whisky Sour — blends Johnnie Walker Black with citrus marmalade and is topped with a toasted marshmallow on a star-shaped biscuit.

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No U.S. president, or any other world leader, has ever had the honor of a second U.K. state visit, The Associated Press reported. The festivities involved 120 horses and 1,300 troops — including the largest guard of honor in living memory.

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September 17, 2025
Kate Middleton to play ‘pivotal role’ at President Trump’s historic state visit: expert

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Prince William and Kate Middleton are expected to play a major role in representing the future of the monarchy during President Trump’s state visit.

In July, Buckingham Palace announced that the 79-year-old and his wife, first lady Melania Trump, would pay a state visit to the U.K. from Sept. 17-19. King Charles III will host the couple at Windsor Castle.

Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital that the Princess of Wales will be a key player as she supports the monarch and her husband, heir to the British throne. British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard agreed, telling Fox News Digital that everyone is in good spirits knowing Kate will “play a pivotal role during the state visit.”

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Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales (left) and Catherine, Princess of Wales attend a State Banquet hosting France’s president at Windsor Castle, west of London, on July 8, 2025. (Ludovic Marin/ Pool/AFP via Getty Images)

“It marks a pivotal moment in putting Catherine on the world stage,” he said. “It marks a turning point with Catherine making more high-profile appearances during this state visit, which is of the utmost importance to Britain, adding an extra special cachet.”

“Hopefully, it will not be too long before the Waleses can go on tour abroad,” Fitzwilliams said. “This is something that will be of enormous interest worldwide.”

Kate Middleton is seen here during a state banquet at Buckingham Palace on Oct. 23, 2018, in London, U.K. King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima were staying at Buckingham Palace during their two-day stay. (John Stillwell – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Trump is the first U.S. president to be invited for two state visits by a British monarch. The late Queen Elizabeth II hosted him and Melania Trump in 2019 during his first administration. William and Kate also took part in that visit.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are seen here with the former Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall during the president’s three-day state visit on June 04, 2019, in London, England. (Chris Jackson – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

The Trumps are expected to arrive at Windsor Castle on the morning of Sept. 17, where they will be officially greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales. William and Kate will then accompany them to meet King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Members of the Blues and Royals on a first ride-out ahead of rehearsals for the state visit of President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump on Sept. 15, 2025, in the U.K. (Jonathan Brady/PA Images via Getty Images)

As the king and queen formally welcome the president and first lady, a royal salute will be fired from the East Lawn of Windsor Castle and the Tower of London. Then Trump and Melania will join Charles and Camilla, as well as William and Kate, in a carriage procession through the Windsor estate toward the castle.

“This unprecedented state visit is brilliant for U.K. and U.S. relations,” British royals expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital.

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Catherine, Princess of Wales during the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on Nov. 22, 2022, in London, England. This was the first state visit hosted by the U.K. with King Charles III as monarch, and the first state visit by a South African leader since 2010. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

“William and Kate’s increased prominence isn’t at all by accident. It is carefully curated, highly intentional, and aims to cement their significance not just in the U.K. and U.S.’s special relationship, but the entire future stability and international importance of the monarchy.”

“The couple’s role is going to be highly visible and majorly significant,” Fordwich continued. “It’s glamorous symbolism reflecting their rising prominence with increased royal duties following the Princess of Wales’ recent health battle. They will be present for all the pageantry at Windsor Castle.”

The Prince and Princess of Wales are expected to play a central role in President Trump’s state visit this week. (Max Mumby – Pool via Samir Hussein/WireImage)

During the visit, Kate is expected to team up with Melania for their first joint engagement.

First lady Melania Trump will join the Princess of Wales for an engagement on Thursday. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

On Sept. 18, the princess and the first lady will appear at Frogmore Gardens to meet Chief Scout Dwayne Fields and members of the Scouts’ Squirrels nature-based program. Kate, 43, who was a Brownie as a child, has been joint president of the Scout Association since 2020.

The royal engagement hits close to home for Kate. Fitzwilliams pointed out that Kate had previously cited nature as a source of support while she was undergoing treatment for cancer last year. In January of this year, Kate announced she was in remission.

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump will be hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle. (Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)

“William and Kate are working extremely hard to create value for the monarchy, especially in light of King Charles’ health,” said royal expert Ian Pelham Turner.

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Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales (left) and Catherine, Princess of Wales arrive for a state banquet at Buckingham Palace in central London on Nov. 21, 2023, for South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee on their first day of a three-day state visit to the U.K. (YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

“Kate seems to be enjoying life again after battling cancer,” he said. “She’s now smiling happily at functions, bringing rays of sunshine to all she meets.”

Kate Middleton and the United States Secretary of the Treasury, Steven Mnuchin, arrive through the East Gallery for a state banquet at Buckingham Palace on June 3, 2019, in London, England. (Victoria Jones- WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Chard noted that Kate is hailed as the jewel on top of the House of Windsor’s crown.

“Princess Catherine is keen to continue royal duties with strength and purpose, ensuring that everything runs smoothly,” she said. “Her joint appearance with Melania Trump is sparking great interest. She will keep Melania busy, happy, and entertained.”

Kate Middleton arrives for a visit to Sudbury Silk Mills on Sept. 11, 2025, in Sudbury, England. The Princess of Wales was visiting mills in Sudbury and Cuxton as she celebrated British creativity and craftsmanship. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

One of the many highlights of the state visit is the glamorous state banquet, which will take place on Wednesday evening. Around 150 guests are usually invited based on their cultural, diplomatic or economic links to the country being hosted. Both the king and President Trump are expected to deliver speeches at the beginning of the dinner.

“There will definitely be a tiara moment for Catherine at the state banquet,” Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and author of “My Mother and I,” told Fox News Digital.

Kate Middleton is seen here being given a wink by France’s President Emmanuel Macron during a state banquet on July 8, 2025. (Ludovic Marin/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)

“Usually, the royal ladies will quite often wear [what they call] state dresses, which are cream or white — very beautiful,” said Seward. “It shows all their royal orders, which are the ribbons you see across. … [These are] orders given to them by the late queen.”

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“They will [also] bring out all the best jewelry,” Seward shared. “I suspect that Catherine will wear quite a lot of the late queen’s jewelry. She usually does. She … sometimes wears a watch of the queen’s, a bracelet, and a necklace. And obviously a tiara. She — they drip in jewels. They absolutely drip with jewels. It’s the one time they could really show off their jewelry.”

As we see Kate shine in the spotlight, royal watchers can also expect William to play an elevated role in supporting his father. Charles was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in 2024.

Kate Middleton is seen here departing from Kensington Palace to attend a state banquet at Buckingham Palace on Oct. 23, 2018 in London, U.K. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

“Some view King Charles as a ‘caretaker king,’” Chard explained. “His years of experience are an invaluable learning curve for the Prince and Princess of Wales. Their hosting duties and high-profile appearances are set to increase. They are happy to be an integral part of this state visit, determined to continue strengthening U.K. and U.S. relations.”

Queen Elizabeth II, England’s longest-reigning monarch, died in 2022. She was 96. She is seen here with President Trump. (Victoria Jones – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

“Prince William feels honored that President Trump admired the late Queen Elizabeth, his grandmother, whom he also revered,” Chard continued.

“That respect is shared between both men … Their good connection was evident at the ceremonial reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral. … Fabulous soft power at play and genuine camaraderie can only mean the special relationship between both nations is set to get stronger.”

Prince William, seen here with President Trump in 2024, is heir to the British throne. (AARON CHOWN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Previously, a formal invitation, known as a “manu regia,” was signed by Charles and hand-delivered by British officials to the White House, inviting Trump for a state visit.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales represent the future of the British monarchy. (Dan Charity/Pool via REUTERS)

“His Majesty has known President Trump for many years and looks forward to hosting him and the first lady later this year,” a palace aide said.

Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com.

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September 16, 2025
Kate Middleton defended by Princess Diana’s hairdresser after criticism of new blonde hair

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Princess Diana’s hairdresser is coming to Kate Middleton‘s defense after “evil” remarks about her blonde look surfaced.

Sam McKnight, who was the late princess’s hairdresser from 1990 until her death in 1997, shared a statement to Instagram explaining how “horrified” he is over the recent conversation about Middleton’s hair.

On Sept. 4, Middleton and her husband, Prince William, visited the Natural History Museum in London and the princess notably had a different hairstyle. Since the images surfaced, mixed reactions have been shared about Middleton’s long, blonde look.

Princess Diana’s hairdresser defended Kate Middleton’s new look. (Getty Images)

Kate Middleton and Prince William visited the Natural History Museum on Sept. 4. (Eddie Mulholland – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

“I am shocked, horrified, dismayed and disgusted by all the nasty comments about the Princess of Wales today. A woman’s hair is very personal to her, it’s armour, defence, confidence and so much more,” McKnight wrote on Instagram.

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Kate Middleton donned new hair on Sept. 4. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

He continued, “I cannot believe how evil and lacking in any kind of empathy are the comments, the majority made apparently by other women, attacking a vulnerable other young woman, who has no choice, by dint of who she married, and the role she took on, to bravely face the public.”

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McKnight mentioned Middleton’s cancer diagnosis and said he believes she would “rather be away from the public arena.” In March 2024, Middleton revealed that she had been diagnosed with a form of cancer.

“I am shocked, horrified, dismayed and disgusted by all the nasty comments about the Princess of Wales today.”

— Sam McKnight

“She has brilliantly and quietly, unselfishly represented our country, the soft power we still have as a nation. Cancer affects individuals differently, but is life-changing for everyone. So FFS LEAVE HER ALONE. SHAME ON YOU,” McKnight concluded.

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In September 2024, Middleton announced she was cancer-free, describing the nine-month ordeal as “incredibly tough” for her family, but said that it left her with “a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life.”

Princess Diana’s hairdresser came to Kate Middleton’s defense. (Getty Images)

In January, Middleton shared that she was in remission.

Kate appears to be taking a page from Diana’s playbook. In 1990, during a photoshoot with Vogue, McKnight asked Diana how she would like her hair styled.

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According to The Daily Mail, she replied, “What would you do if I gave you free rein?”

Sam McKnight was Princess Diana’s hairdresser from 1990 to 1997. (Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images)

After McKnight suggested cutting it short into a modern crop, Princess Diana said, “Let’s do it.”

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September 5, 2025
Kate Middleton’s new blonde hair might be more than just a style choice, expert says

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The Princess of Wales’ new blonde locks could reflect her wish to draw attention to them after hair loss — a change that may show she’s left her cancer treatment behind, according to an expert.

Kate Middleton unveiled her lightest hair color to date when she attended a Sunday church service at Crathie Kirk in Balmoral, Scotland.

Kate, 43, was photographed riding in the passenger seat of a Range Rover, while her husband Prince William, also 43, drove with their children Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, in the back.

Her family was joined by other senior royals in Scotland, including King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Princess Anne and Sir Timothy Laurence, and Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie, for the annual service held near Balmoral Castle.

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Princess Kate sat in the front seat of a car in Balmoral with her family and had blonder hair. (Getty Images)

British psychologist Carolyn Mair, PhD, told Fox News Digital that Kate may want to feel “brighter and more energetic” and said hair is a part of our identity.

“Hair is our crowning glory and a symbol of health and femininity,” Mair said.

Kate, the Princess of Wales, returned to Wimbledon in July and sported blonder hair. (Getty Images)

“Kate might want to make a fresh start by embracing a lighter outlook on life,” the psychologist added.

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Kate Middleton gave a personal update on her treatment and recovery. (Will Warr)

In March 2024, the princess revealed in a video statement that she had been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy.

By September, Kate announced she was cancer-free, describing the nine-month ordeal as “incredibly tough” for her family but one that left her with “a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life.”

“I don’t know if Princess Kate lost her hair during her treatment, but if she did, she might want to color it blonde as a means of drawing attention to it,” added Mair.

“She may be reclaiming agency and visibility, and leaving her illness behind.”

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Kate Middleton announced to the world she had cancer in a pre-recorded message shared in March 2024. (The Prince and Princess of Wales Twitter)

Kate’s style choices have often set trends in the U.K. and across the world, but few details are tracked as closely these days as the changing color of her hair.

The future queen’s new sun-kissed blonde tresses showed a dramatic evolution from the brunette hair that captured the public’s attention when she began her royal life and married Prince William nearly two decades ago.

In 2024, Kate appeared in warmer honey-blonde tones and by April of this year — timed with her and William’s 14th wedding anniversary — she debuted a lighter blonde shade during a royal trip to the Isle of Mull.

At Wimbledon in July, her golden highlights seemed brighter still.

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The Balmoral appearance also comes as the Wales family prepares for another milestone: a move from Adelaide Cottage to Forest Lodge, an eight-bedroom estate in Windsor Great Park.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Kensington Palace for comment.

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August 24, 2025
Kate Middleton’s Return, Meghan and Flamingo Estate, Personal Anecdotes, and More

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The ladies are back this week with reactions to Kate Middleton’s return to the public eye with the statement about her health (0:00). Plus, Meghan Markle’s failed investment attempt with Flamingo Estate (12:21), Travis and Taylor’s vacation moments, and a few personal anecdotes the ladies have to share.

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March 25, 2024
LeBron James Is a Podcaster, the Shohei Ohtani Affair, and Covering the Royals With Jay Caspian Kang and Ellie Hall

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On the Final Edition, Bryan has two guests for you! First, he speaks with his former teammate … Jay Caspian Kang of The New Yorker. They kick off the show by discussing the gambling story involving Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara (1:32). Then they talk about LeBron’s ventures into the podcasting space with JJ Reddick (15:17). Last, they discuss the first round of March Madness and the reaction from Oakland’s head coach Greg Kampe after their upset win over Kentucky (38:40).

Then Bryan talks with Ellie Hall, who discusses the royal family and how they are covered by the British press (40:34).

Then, David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

This podcast was recorded before the announcement that Princess Kate Middleton has been diagnosed with cancer.

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March 22, 2024
Kate Middleton Spotted, Rihanna’s $6 Million Performance, Cyrus Family Drama, and More | Jam Session

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The ladies return this week with a plethora of celebrity topics and news to discuss, starting with Kate Middleton being spotted for the first time since her abdominal surgery (2:30). Later on in the pod, the ladies get into Rihanna’s $6 million performance in India (21:18), the Cyrus family drama (24:57), and Jay Shetty’s self-help book (29:23).

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March 4, 2024
Kate Berlant Stays in Tune With Begged-For Facials and Fleetwood Mac

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A microsuede voice pipes in with a familiar prompt: Take this time to settle into your seat. Chatter in the room has quieted, lights dimmed, sitz bones rooted into cushioned chairs. A meditation of a sort has begun, only the collective attention is not directed inward (oceanic breathing, relaxed jaws) but rather onstage. There, the object of the evening’s 90-minute study is the irrepressible Kate Berlant, whose one-woman show Kate gleefully unravels the form, overlaying self-confessional tropes, performance anxiety, and a clown academy’s worth of facial gymnastics. A lip quivers, then slides into an elastic frown; her gaze toggles between hazy seduction and an antic cross-eyed flicker, which summons the usual silent-film-star associations. It’s especially fitting, given that there’s a camera positioned stage right, throwing a real-time, black-and-white projection onto the back wall of New York’s Connelly Theater. This face, looming and pliant and poreless, has not been yoked into submission.

“There are nights where there are certain expressions I hold for such a long time that my cheeks burn,” Berlant, a Santa Monica native, says from a friend’s loaner apartment on the Lower East Side. (Kate, in an extended run under director Bo Burnham, is up through February 10.) “I just really never want to inject my face as long as I live. The white-knuckle grip on youth—I think I just can’t commit to a life of that.” The 35-year-old makes a good point, with a face that has been put to colorful use in Don’t Worry Darling, the recent A League of Their Own reboot, and, why not, Madonna’s tour announcement video; Berlant’s comedy special, Cinnamon in the Wind, also landed last fall. “I swear to God, I gua sha’d a line off my face,” she says reverently, pledging allegiance to the low-tech Chinese beauty ritual. But for her, lasting interventions would be a kind of “spiritual robbery.” The marks of the past make good material—even if filtered through her brand of self-aware artifice.

“I think it’s going to be very exotic to have wrinkles, to age.” It’s a forecast you might expect from someone whose stand-up sets include dubious displays of psychic powers, and who co-hosts the podcast Poog—a wink at Goop—with Jacqueline Novak (she also has a don’t-miss one-woman show). The wellness beat has its perks, as the two make clear at the top of each episode: This is our naked desire for free products. Berlant, notably without an understudy, has leaned in. She talks about the IV vitamin drips that have perked her up (“Maybe it’s placebo, who the hell knows”) and a particularly transcendent massage, gifted by one of her producers. “The massage therapist was just like, ‘You’re holding onto something for dear life in your hips.’ I think she’s right!” Berlant pauses, as if doing a mid-meditation body scan. “Guess what? I didn’t realize this until saying it out loud, but the pain stopped. She actually made it go away.” But the truest gift has been the permission to be herself. “I mean, I’m a hedonist. Last night I had a really fun dinner with a friend at Corner Bar—champagne and truffle pasta—and then today I’m going to try to just not speak and have broth,” she says. “The great thing about this show is that it allows me to feel like I’ve earned the decadence of doing almost nothing all day.”

Monday, January 16

9:15 a.m.: Wake up after nine hours’ sleep. When doing the show, sleep is my priority. Nine hours is what I try to hit; eight is like five for me. This week I’m staying at the Ludlow, which is a short walk to the theater. It’s perfect: The rooms are super tiny, but they’re very well appointed, I like to say. When checking into a hotel, I’m always like, “Can I have a high floor, away from the elevator, with a bathtub, please?” But let’s just say, at my tier there are no bathtubs.

Today I have the day off. I’ve decided to commit to no social media for three days, after a couple months of not looking at all, basically. It’s hard to resist. Probably the best thing I can do for myself, more than anything, is just not be on my phone.

9:30 a.m.: The first thing I do upon waking is spray my face with any essence. Jacqueline Novak turned me onto this and now I can’t live without an essence. My current one is this Josh Rosebrook Hydrating Accelerator. I also want to shout out Fend because I do that every day. It’s a mist inhalation thing that’s, in theory, supposed to minimize the chance of breathing in viruses.

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