Royal Family news latest — King Charles makes sweet tribute to mother Queen Elizabeth II as he speaks French at banquet
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KING Charles made a touching tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II whilst at a banquet in the Palace of Versailles.
King Charles and Camilla were joined by Rolling Stone Sir Mick Jagger, actor Hugh Grant and former Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger at the royal event.
The Monarch thanked his hosts for a warm welcome and their homage to his mother following her death.
Charles delivered his speech in French, saying: “Your generosity of spirit brings to mind how my family and I were so greatly moved by the tributes paid in France to my Mother, The late Queen, whose funeral took place one year ago yesterday.
“Mr. President, among the many profoundly moving gestures here, the flying of the Union flag at the Elysée was particularly poignant. Your words, at that time, meant a great deal to us too. You said that she had touched your hearts - and it was she who held France in the greatest affection, as, of course, did my grandmother Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.”
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Meghan Markle’s character in Suits
Meghan Markle played paralegal Rachel Zane on Suits for seven seasons.
Her character eventually worked her way up the legal ladder to become an attorney.
Throughout her time on the show, Meghan’s character Rachel grew close to attorney Mike Ross, played by Patrick J Adams.
The legal drama revolved around Mike Ross, who managed to gain a position at a swanky lawyer’s office in New York city.
Throughout the show, the on-screen couple became romantically involved and then went on to marry and set up their own legal firm in Seattle.
The on-screen couple’s exit in the show coincided with Meghan’s real-life departure from the world of acting.
Where was Savannah Phillips born
Born on December 29, 2010, in Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Savannah's full name is Savannah Anne Kathleen Phillips.
She is the eldest child of the Queen Elizabeth II's grandson Peter Phillips and his ex-wife Autumn.
Savannah is mostly kept out of the public eye by her parents, and her name was only publicly confirmed during a church service at Sandringham.
Despite her senior royal relatives, Savannah and her younger sister Isla Phillips live an incredibly private life in a home on the Gatcombe Estate in Gloucestershire.
When did the Queen pass away?
Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96 years old on September 8, 2022.
Her Majesty’s death certificate, released three weeks later, revealed exactly when and how she died.
The late monarch’s death certificate gave her cause of death as “old age”.
This was also what was listed on her husband Prince Philip’s certificate following his passing in April 2021.
The Queen is buried at the King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle.
She was laid to rest alongside her “strength and stay” Philip following an emotional state funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19, 2022.
Friday marks the first anniversary of Her Majesty’s death, with the Royal Family set to mark the occasion privately.
No royal fuss
Not only is packaged foods off the cards, but while many children might be picky at mealtimes, such royal treatment doesn't apply to how choosy George, Charlotte and Louis can be about the food they’re given.
An insider told The Sun that the children are expected to eat everything that's on their plates without exception.
When eating at the exclusive Hurlingham Club in London, the source said: "The family often dine there al fresco and use the club's sporting and play facilities.
"There is no tantrums or food throwing and the children eat what is set before them.
“They queue up with the rest of the kids and parents in the Harness Room restaurant and ask for no special favours."
Full list of Prince William's Earthshot prize finalists
- ABALOBI - Revive our oceans
- ACCIÓN ANDINA - Protect and restore nature
- AQUACYCL - Fix our climate
- BELTERRA - Protect and restore nature
- BOOMITRA - Fix our climate
- CIRC - Build a waste-free world
- COASTAL 500 - Revive our oceans
- COLORIFIX - Build a waste-free world
- ENSO - Clean our air
- FREETOWN THE TREETOWN - Protect and restore nature
- GRST - Clean our air
- POLISH SMOG ALERT - Clean our air
- S4S TECHNOLOGIES - Build a waste-free world
- SEA FOREST - Fix our climate
- WILDAID MARINE PROGRAM - Revive our oceans
Royal tots rich list
With palaces and castles dotted arout the country and a vast collection of jewellery and priceless art, the monarchy are quite literally worth billions.
So it's hardly surprising each adult member of the Royal Family have very impressive personal net worths - and coincidentally that means the youngest members are also set to inherit vast fortunes too.
Why did Kate not join William in New York?
Prince William visited New York, however, Kate Middleton did not attend.
According to the couple’s imperial PR team, Kate stayed in the UK to take care of their three children – George, Charlotte and Louis.
Even though they have the help of nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, they still take turns doing the school run and prefer to be at home once the children get back, The Mirror reports.
Why Prince Harry created the Invictus Games
Prince Harry created the Games after he was inspired following a visit to the US Warrior Games in 2013 – a similar sporting event for injured service personnel.
At the time of launching the Games, Prince Harry said: “I have witnessed first-hand how the power of sport can positively impact the lives of wounded, injured and sick Servicemen and women in their journey of recovery.
“I am extremely proud that we are bringing an event like this to the UK for the first time and believe it can have a long-lasting impact on the well-being of those who have served their nations so bravely.”
'No packaged foods' for the royal babies
When William and Kate were expecting their first child, Prince George, the organic baby food brand Plum gifted the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, a crate of ready-to-eat purees.
However, Queen Elizabeth's former chef Darren McGrady told that it was unlikely to be consumed by the Prince.
He said: "I've certainly never seen packaged food with any of the royal babies.
“Why would they buy packaged food when the queen has 20 personal chefs?"
The chef then explained that when William and Harry were youngsters, their first meals were puréed steamed apples and pears, which were strained twice to eliminate all lumps.
The chef continued: "As they got older, you'd have one chef in the kitchen doing the chicken, one doing the veg, and then it would all be blended together; it was a major operation cooking for them.”
Princess Royal launches new Oxfordshire SEND river initiative
Princess Anne has launched anew educational programme in Oxfordshire.
It will help people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
She visited the River & Rowing Museum in Henley-on-Thames to learn more about the scheme which aims to promote education about the River Thames and the natural environment.
The Princess Royal met with pupil from Manor Green School in Maidenhead and Stony Dean School in Amersham.
She learned about the interactive equipment which students use to learn about erosion, transportation, flora and fauna and floodplains.
David Worthington – from the museum – said that having Princess Anne launch such an initiative was “testament to the positive impact that our new joint programme will have on young people and adults with special education needs and disabilities.”
Prince William announces Earthshot finalists
Prince William spoke with Vaitea Cowan as he attened the morning plenary session of The Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit at the Plaza Hotel.
During the Summit he announced the 15 finalists of the Earthshot prize awards.
The finalists include, Circ, Wildaid Marine Program, Polish Smog Alert and Freetown the Treetown.
The Prince of Wales was pictured greeting fans as thousands waited for his arrival.
Credit: PA 
Credit: Getty Princess Diana: ‘Charles thought Harry would be a girl’
In the documentary Diana: The Rest Of Her Story, Princess Diana claimed King Charles expected Prince Harry to be a girl.
Clips shared by ABC News include the Peoples Princess saying: “He was so grown-up and here was Diana, a kindergarten teacher. I mean the whole thing was ridiculous.”
Diana also spoke about Charles’ relationship with her family, revealing “he won’t even talk to mummy”.
She said: “Because at Harry’s christening, Charles went up to mummy and said ‘we were so disappointed, we thought it would be a girl’ and mummy snapped his head off and said ‘you should realise how lucky you are to have a child that’s normal’.
“And ever since that day, a shutter’s come down, and that’s what he does when he gets somebody answering back at him, so to speak.”
Harry & Wills’ ski trips
From a young age, both Prince Harry and Prince William were taught to ski and were regularly snapped with their parents on the slopes in Austria and Switzerland.
During their early attempts, William was said to be ‘cautious’ while Harry allegedly used to race downhill from the age of six after just a few hours of coaching.
They also enjoyed sunny seaside getaways, which were captured in photos including two from 1997 that showed Harry on a jetski and another on a luxury yacht in St Tropez, France.
The prince also regularly went to Balmoral and to Norfolk during the school holidays and their dad regularly made them go litter-picking to help them fall in love with nature.
In a BBC documentary, William recalled: “We’re there with our, basically, spikes, stabbing the rubbish into black plastic bags.”
The young princes also accompanied their parents on Royal Tours overseas.
While the visits were work for his parents, it seems the boys loved their time in beautiful locations around the world.
Prince Harry holds back tears
Prince Harry held back tears during an emotional speech marking the end of the 2023 Invictus Games.
The Duke’s teary monologue included a nod to veterans who had competed in the week-long competition in Dusseldorf, Germany while wife Meghan watched on in the audience.
Harry also opened up about a symbolic meeting with Master Corporal James Gendron, where his gaze met a set of bagpipes sat in the corner of the room.
“While we were chatting, I noticed bagpipes lying on the floor in the corner. Some of you may know what bagpipes mean to me,” he said.
Harry has previously spoken of how bagpipes remind him of the death of his late mother, Princess Diana.
When did the Queen pass away?
Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96 years old on September 8, 2022.
Her Majesty’s death certificate, released three weeks later, revealed exactly when and how she died.
The late monarch’s death certificate gave her cause of death as “old age”.
This was also what was listed on her husband Prince Philip’s certificate following his passing in April 2021.
The Queen is buried at the King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle.
She was laid to rest alongside her “strength and stay” Philip following an emotional state funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19, 2022.
Friday marks the first anniversary of Her Majesty’s death, with the Royal Family set to mark the occasion privately.
Will Prince William visit Harry whilst in the US?
Prince William last night held talks with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres during his whistle-stop visit to the United States to celebrate the 2023 Earthshot Prize finalists.
He's on a solo trip - as Princess Kate yesterday visited the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton - one of the busiest military airfields in the UK.
The Express reported the Prince had no intentions of seeing his brother while in the same country as him.
However, William is not visiting near where the Duke of Sussex lives.
The Sun has approached Kensington Palace for comment.
Kate Middleton poses with fans at Streets of Growth in east London
Kate Middleton visited a not-for-profit youth intervention charity in east London today.
The Princess of Wales took part in a mental health podcast during her visit to Streets of Growth.
The charity is working to transform the lives of young people at risk of becoming trapped in a cycle of isolation, exploitation, violence, and criminality.
Meghan Markle pictured at charity visit
Pictures of Meghan Markle beaming at a surprise charity visit in Germany have popped up following her time away.
The snaps of the Duchess of Sussex, 42, were said to have been taken at a cafe for homeless women and girls while she had been in the country for the Invictus Games.
The snap of Meghan, understood to be with a woman named Aylin Aydemir at TrebeCafé, emerged on a fan Instagram account in recent days.
Another photo showed the Duchess sharing a sweet moment with a little girl as she handed her a dish.
Moment Russell Brand bragged about kissing Meghan Markle
Russell Brand once bragged about kissing Meghan Markle before her marriage to Prince Harry in a resurfaced clip.
The shocking video comes as the comedian, 48, has been accused of rape, sexual assault and abuse by five women.
Meghan Markle 'took a backseat' at the Invictus Games
Meghan Markle took the back seat whilst alongside Prince Harry at the Invictus Games in Germany.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended multiple events last week for the Invictus Games and "Meghan seemed to take a backseat" whilst at the event.
Speaking on behalf of , body language expert Darren Stanton has shared his thoughts on the Royal couple’s attendance.
He said: "There were some sweet moments between them. We saw Harry with his arm around Meghan, reassuring her and talking to her. She had his full attention and they were cheering together."
Darren added: "We also saw him (Prince Harry) speaking to a friend to his right, and Meghan seemed to take a backseat. She wasn't the centre of it, and she seemed to be feeling a bit of nervousness about communicating with people, which is quite unusual for her."
Hilarious moments royals were caught swearing
Watching live sports can be stressful, as Prince William discovered at Wimbledon last year.
As the future king watched Britain's Cameron Norrie take on Belgium's David Goffin, the tension proved too great for him.
The royal was filmed appearing to say "Oh no, no, not…F…", as the cameras panned away.
Eagle-eyed royal fans picked up on the moment, with one saying: "Haha Prince William saying 'No, no, no f**k it lol’.”
Wills and Kate making changes
Prince William and Kate Middleton are on the hunt for a new CEO to lead their household.
The successful applicant for the role of chief executive officer will report directly to the royals, rather than to their private secretaries.
Kensington Palace has hired recruitment firm Odgers Berndtson to advertise the “unique opportunity” online.
The successful candidate must be “emotionally intelligent” with a “low ego”, the advert notes.
Sussexes earn 'strategic win' in Germany
According to Sky News Australia contributor Esther Krakue, Harry and Meghan had scored a "strategic win" in Germany during the Invictus Games.
She told host Caroline Di Russo: "They seemed very down to earth, Meghan didn’t go with any sort of makeup team or anything like that.
"She did her hair and makeup herself, she chose her own outfits, she was very calm and relaxed. I think there was a focus on trying to make it about the athletes and about the story of the athletes."
Princess Royal launches new Oxfordshire SEND river initiative
Princess Anne has launched anew educational programme in Oxfordshire.
It will help people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
She visited the River & Rowing Museum in Henley-on-Thames to learn more about the scheme which aims to promote education about the River Thames and the natural environment.
The Princess Royal met with pupil from Manor Green School in Maidenhead and Stony Dean School in Amersham.
She learned about the interactive equipment which students use to learn about erosion, transportation, flora and fauna and floodplains.
David Worthington - from the museum - said that having Princess Anne launch such an initiative was "testament to the positive impact that our new joint programme will have on young people and adults with special education needs and disabilities."
Prince William wades into the East River
The Prince of Wales joined volunteers at a small beach at Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York to examine a manmade oyster bed.
This is an attempt to rebuild the natural habitat that once lived in the New York harbour.
Prince William travelled straight to Governors Island by boat as soon as he landed in the US.
Here he met students, volunteers and restauranters who are involved in the Billion Oyster Project.
