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Kate Middleton Details ‘Really, Really Difficult’ Post-Cancer Struggles in Hospital Visit
Kate Middleton resumed her public duties Tuesday with a candid visit to Colchester Hospital in Essex, offering rare insight into her ongoing recovery following cancer treatment. The Princess of Wales, 43, described the post-treatment phase as "really, really difficult" during a conversation with staff and patients in the hospital's well-being garden. Kate Middleton resumed her public duties Tuesday with a candid visit to Colchester Hospital in Essex, offering rare insight into her ongoing recovery following cancer treatment. The Princess of Wales, 43, described the post-treatment phase as "really, really difficult" during a conversation with staff and patients in the hospital's well-being garden. -
King Charles to Retire Royal Train by 2027 in Bid to Cut £86.3M Palace Budget
King Charles III will retire the royal train by 2027, ending a 156-year tradition as part of a broader campaign to reduce royal expenditures and modernize the monarchy's operations. Buckingham Palace announced the decision Monday alongside the release of the Royal Household's annual financial report, which disclosed the royal family will receive £86.3 million ($118 million) in taxpayer funds for the fourth consecutive year. King Charles III will retire the royal train by 2027, ending a 156-year tradition as part of a broader campaign to reduce royal expenditures and modernize the monarchy's operations. Buckingham Palace announced the decision Monday alongside the release of the Royal Household's annual financial report, which disclosed the royal family will receive £86.3 million ($118 million) in taxpayer funds for the fourth consecutive year. -
Prince Harry Snubbed in Royal Armed Forces Day Tribute Despite Serving in Afghanistan
Prince Harry, who served two tours of duty in Afghanistan and helped found the Invictus Games for wounded veterans, was notably absent from a Royal Family statement marking Armed Forces Day, reigniting scrutiny over his estrangement from the monarchy. The omission came as the Royal Family's official social media channels honored the military backgrounds of King Charles III, Prince William, and the late Prince Philip-while making no mention of Harry's combat record. Prince Harry, who served two tours of duty in Afghanistan and helped found the Invictus Games for wounded veterans, was notably absent from a Royal Family statement marking Armed Forces Day, reigniting scrutiny over his estrangement from the monarchy. The omission came as the Royal Family's official social media channels honored the military backgrounds of King Charles III, Prince William, and the late Prince Philip-while making no mention of Harry's combat record. -
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Spark Royal Uproar by Hiring PR Chief Behind Netflix’s The Crown
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have hired Emily Robinson, a former Netflix publicity executive who led global campaigns for The Crown, to manage their U.S. communications-a move that has sparked sharp criticism and intensified already strained relations with the British royal family. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have hired Emily Robinson, a former Netflix publicity executive who led global campaigns for The Crown, to manage their U.S. communications-a move that has sparked sharp criticism and intensified already strained relations with the British royal family. -
Prince Harry ‘Full of Regrets’ Over Family Feud and UK Exit, Royal Author Says
Prince Harry is reportedly expressing regret over his role in the years-long estrangement from the British royal family, according to royal author Duncan Larcombe, who claimed the Duke of Sussex wishes "he'd done things differently." The remarks come amid renewed scrutiny of Harry's security concerns and his reluctance to return to the U.K. Prince Harry is reportedly expressing regret over his role in the years-long estrangement from the British royal family, according to royal author Duncan Larcombe, who claimed the Duke of Sussex wishes "he'd done things differently." The remarks come amid renewed scrutiny of Harry's security concerns and his reluctance to return to the U.K. -
Prince Harry and King Charles Feud Deepens Over Children's Passport Delay
Prince Harry allegedly encountered a six-month delay in obtaining British passports for his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, amid behind-the-scenes tensions over the inclusion of their royal titles, according to sources close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Prince Harry allegedly encountered a six-month delay in obtaining British passports for his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, amid behind-the-scenes tensions over the inclusion of their royal titles, according to sources close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. -
Kate Middleton Prioritizes Recovery Over Royal Duties as Sources Reveal Severity of Illness
Princess Kate is reassessing her return to royal duties following what sources now describe as a "really seriously ill" period during her cancer treatment, as she continues her recovery with what insiders say is a more "strict" approach to public appearances. The Princess of Wales unexpectedly missed Royal Ascot last week, despite being listed for the traditional carriage procession alongside King Charles and Queen Camilla. Princess Kate is reassessing her return to royal duties following what sources now describe as a "really seriously ill" period during her cancer treatment, as she continues her recovery with what insiders say is a more "strict" approach to public appearances. The Princess of Wales unexpectedly missed Royal Ascot last week, despite being listed for the traditional carriage procession alongside King Charles and Queen Camilla. -
Prince William Issued Ultimatum Over Prince Andrew’s Role, Sees Uncle as ‘Threat’ to Monarchy
Prince William is determined to permanently bar his uncle, Prince Andrew, from returning to public royal duties, viewing him as a reputational liability to the monarchy amid persistent scrutiny over his past ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo, according to multiple royal sources. Prince William is determined to permanently bar his uncle, Prince Andrew, from returning to public royal duties, viewing him as a reputational liability to the monarchy amid persistent scrutiny over his past ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo, according to multiple royal sources. -
Princess Eugenie Leaves UK for Switzerland One Day After High-Profile Ascot Appearance with King Charles
Princess Eugenie departed the United Kingdom for Switzerland just one day after occupying a prominent role at Royal Ascot, where she rode in the royal procession directly behind King Charles and Queen Camilla. The unexpected trip comes as the 35-year-old royal, who is not a working member of the family, continues to straddle personal and institutional loyalties within the monarchy. Princess Eugenie departed the United Kingdom for Switzerland just one day after occupying a prominent role at Royal Ascot, where she rode in the royal procession directly behind King Charles and Queen Camilla. The unexpected trip comes as the 35-year-old royal, who is not a working member of the family, continues to straddle personal and institutional loyalties within the monarchy. -
Princess Kate Withdraws from Royal Ascot Amid Recovery, Last-Minute Schedule Sparks Public Concern
Princess Kate abruptly withdrew from Royal Ascot on Wednesday, despite being listed in the official program to appear in the royal carriage procession alongside Prince William. The late cancellation was confirmed by Kensington Palace just 20 minutes after her name was announced as part of the royal lineup for the second day of the prestigious Berkshire race meeting, which marks the 200th anniversary of the royal procession tradition. Princess Kate abruptly withdrew from Royal Ascot on Wednesday, despite being listed in the official program to appear in the royal carriage procession alongside Prince William. The late cancellation was confirmed by Kensington Palace just 20 minutes after her name was announced as part of the royal lineup for the second day of the prestigious Berkshire race meeting, which marks the 200th anniversary of the royal procession tradition.