Princess Kate will be able to attend the Wimbledon final this Sunday despite her recent step back from public duties, Kensington palace has confirmed.
Officials from the Wimbledon tennis tournament had previously said they were ‘hopeful’ Kate would be able to return to present trophies after Sunday’s final. The princess, who carried out the duty in 2023, is known to be a tennis lover and even amateur player.
‘We’re hopeful that the Princess of Wales will be able to present the trophies as the Club’s patron, but her health and recovery is the priority,’ said All England Club chair Debbie Jevans.
He will be joined by Britain’s new prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, as the men’s team attempts to rectify their final stage knockout against It
Prince Harry collects military award despite backlash
Prince Harry has collected the Pat Tillman Award for veterans in Los Angeles amid intense backlash over his receipt.
Tens of thousands of people signed a petition urging ESPN to “rethink” its decision to give the award to the Duke of Sussex, 39.
Meanwhile, the late Tillman’s mother, Mary, said she could not understand the decision to give the honour to such a “controversial and divisive” individual.
Harry was honoured for his work with the Invictus Games, which recently celebrated its 10th
anniversary.
He took the opportunity to praise Mary as well as his own mother, the late Princess Diana, in his acceptance speech, telling the audience that “the bond between a mother and son is eternal.”
Tillman was a former American professional footballer who gave up his career to serve in the wake of 9/11. He was killed in Afghanistan in 2004.
The Invictus Games celebrates the sporting achievements of wounded, sick or injured service people.
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Princess Anne remains off duty
Princess Anne remains off duty as she continues to recover after being kicked by a horse.
According to reports, the Princess Royal, 73, suffered a concussion and minor injuries in the incident, which took place on her Gloucestershire estate last month.
It is not known when Anne, who is regarded as one of the hardest-working royals, will return to work.
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Prince Andrew’s royal lodge ‘like Miss Havisham’s house’
An insider has claimed that Prince Andrew’s Royal Lodge has fallen into a state of disrepair amid reports that King Charles has asked him to move out.
“Your immediate impression walking in, it is like Miss Havisham’s house, unloved. It is also freezing in there,” an insider told the Express.
“There is less staff about and simple household jobs like opening windows, letting in a bit of air, are rarely done.
“Like all houses of that age, it [Royal Lodge] needs ventilation. It just aggravates the damp and causes mould.
Prince William wants to change perceptions of homelessness
Prince William has asserted his belief that homelessness “can be ended” and hopes that his charity Homeward can help to change perceptions.
During a speech in Lambeth yesterday (11 June) to mark the charity’s first anniversary, he said: “Already, a pipeline of nearly 100 homes is being established through the innovative housing projects which will be developed in each location, and believe me, my ambitions alone mean there will be so many more.
“We are also working to change the way we all think about homelessness. Today, homelessness touches so many more than the men and women we sadly see on our streets.
“We will improve understanding about the different forms of homelessness, shifting perceptions and boosting optimism that it can be ended.”
Prince Harry ‘out of his depth’, expert claims
Following the ongoing controversy surrounding Prince Harry’s receipt of the Pat Tillman Award, an insider has claimed he is “out of his depth”.
Tens of thousands of people have signed a petition urging ESPN to “rethink” its decision to give the Duke of Sussex, 39, the award for his work with the Invictus Games.
Biographer Hugo Vickers told The Sun: “I think it is a bit uncomfortable, he doesn’t need an award. I think what he did with the Invictus Games was brilliant and I am glad he is still doing things for them.
“I feel sorry for Harry because he looks unhappy, I think he is out of his depth if I am to be honest.”
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘drowning out the outside noise’
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are “drowning out the outside noise” amid the ongoing backlash to Harry’s receipt of an award for veterans.
Former royal butler Grand Harrold, who previously worked for King Charles, said the couple are “very used to criticism, given everything that’s gone on over the last few years.”
He told the New York Post: “I’m sure they’ll be drowning out the outside noise by continuing with their normal and everyday life and trying not to turn on the television, or read the papers as much.”
Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis ‘shown how to make a success of life as a spare’
Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis reportedly are being shown how to make a success of life in the royal family as a “spare”.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said that the youngsters are being set a great example by the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward and Sophie.
She told OK! magazine that the couple “thoroughly deserve the recognition they are now getting.”
“They have always been quietly devoted to their various causes, but their work has been overshadowed by other royals. I suppose every cloud has a silver lining… and as the King calls on them to take a more prominent role, Edward and Sophie are showing they are very much up to the task.
“They are also serving as excellent role models to their great nephews and niece – showing that you can be a ‘spare’ or even a ‘spare to the spare’ and make a real success of working as a valued member of the Royal Family.”
Harry and Meghan planning to take Archie and Lilibet to major event
An insider has claimed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning to take their children to the first winter incarnation of the Invictus Games.
The couple will reportedly be bringing Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilbet, three, to Vancouver to show people that the games are family-friendly.
“Harry and Meghan are planning to take Archie and Lilibet to help promote a new ‘family-friendly’ Invictus Games,” the source told the Express.
“The Sussexes have been very involved with the organisational elements of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler events and it was very much their idea to make this a family-friendly games so that those taking part can bring their children along.”
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Queen Camilla opens up about royal family drama with 12 words
Queen Camilla appeared to give a behind-the-scenes insight into the royal family’s ongoing troubles at Wimbledon yesterday.
She appeared in the Royal Box to enjoy the second week of the tournament and admitted that it was “so nice to be able to escape for a day”.
Camilla has been praised for supporting King Charles as he continues to battle cancer.
Kate Middleton ‘arguing’ with Prince William over George’s future
The Princess of Wales is reportedly “arguing” with Prince William about Prince George’s future secondary school.
While the heir to the throne allegedly wants his first-born son to attend Eton, Kate is reportedly not in favour of sending George, who turns 11 this month, to boarding school.
This is because she was “horribly bullied at her first boarding school” and “can’t bear the thought of George suffering through that.”
“Kate thinks sending George to such a stuffy, upper-crust institution goes against all of their efforts to modernize the monarchy,” a source close to the family told InTouch Weekly.
