British Royals

The Princess Of Wales has delivered a major speech - here's what she said in full

The Princess of Wales has delivered a compelling message – her first speech in two years since she was diagnosed with cancer. Speaking at the Future Workforce Summit in the City of London, her message emphasised the value of care, tenderness and early childhood development. The Princess Of Wales’s speech in full Good morning everyone. Thank you for being here today, I do hope…
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Princess Beatrice speaks out about feeling 'incredibly lonely'

Princess Beatrice has spoken of the “incredibly lonely” experience of premature birth, urging greater awareness and improved research as she marks World Prematurity Day in her role as patron of the charity Borne. The princess, 37, who welcomed her second daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose, several weeks early in January, described the emotional strain of learning her child would arrive ahead…
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This is why I'll always remember the Duchess of Kent as a royal who showed compassion

Wimbledon has always been about more than just tennis. The Championships are steeped in history, tradition, and emotion – but perhaps no moment better encapsulates the human heart of the tournament than the sight of the Duchess of Kent consoling a tearful Jana Novotna on Centre Court in 1993. And it’s that one moment that will be my abiding memory of the duchess – the royal who loved…
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The Duchess of Kent's complicated relationship with Wimbledon

The Duchess of Kent has died at the age of 92. Buckingham Palace announced her death. Katharine died on September 4 2025 at Kensington Palace. She was one of the best loved members of the Royal Family but for many, she was the royal who handed out the trophies at Wimbledon. All that came to an abrupt end – but her support for the championships remains an enduring memory. For many, the…
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