Wimbledon 2022 is here, and many are looking forward to the Duchess of Cambridge taking over the Duke of Kent’s responsibilities. After five decades as president of Wimbledon, the Duke passed the role onto the Duchess, who is already the patron of Wimbledon’s All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC).
With her new role, we will likely see a lot more of the Duchess at the…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have led tributes to Dame Deborah James following her death.
The 40-year-old podcaster lost her battle with bowel cancer on June 28 2022. Following the news, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wrote on social media: “We are so sad to…
Praise for the Windrush pioneers from The Queen as William and Kate unveil special memorial
23rd June 2022
Members of the Royal Family marked Windrush Day on 22 June, with The Queen recognising the “profound contribution” the Windrush generation has made in the United Kingdom through the years.
On 22 June 1948, a ship named Windrush arrived in Essex carrying…
William at 40: the future for Prince William
21st June 2022
When I think about the Duke of Cambridge on his 40th birthday, one word comes to mind: settled. This may be an odd word choice considering the ever-changing nature of monarchy in our modern world, but stick with me.
Nobody who pays attention to William sees a person hesitant about his position, his future, or his role within a centuries-old institution. But even five years ago, that wasn’t…
William at 40: Why is a future king called William?
21st June 2022
The odds were not in William’s favour when the newborn son of the Prince and Princess of Wales was born on 21 June 1982. In fact, the bookmakers predicted that the future king’s name would be George, or James, or Charles, or Philip, or Louis, but the bookmakers did not…
William at 40: his charities and patronages
21st June 2022
The Duke of Cambridge has been an active and vocal campaigner on behalf of his chosen causes for nearly two decades now, and as he celebrates his 40th birthday, let’s take a look at his patronages.
William has several key areas of focus, though the environment—and the…
William at 40: William and his children
21st June 2022
The Duke of Cambridge, father to three children, has often claimed that the stability of his home life is what grounds him and keeps him able to do his job.
In an interview with GQ magazine, he said that he wants his children to grow up “in a happy, stable, secure world” and that he will “fight for them to have a normal life.” As William celebrates his 40th birthday, let’s take a look…
In honour of Together for Short Lives’ Children’s Hospice Week, the Duchess of Cambridge has sent a personal message of support.
The Duchess is asking people to join her in celebrating the work done across the UK’s 54 children’s hospices –…
William at 40: The romance that led to a new royal family
20th June 2022
Theirs is a romance that has defined the future of the British Royal Family. With the tumultuous years of the ‘80s and ‘90s long past, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s love story and subsequent steady family life have been a balm to the royals, whose romantic…
William at 40: Diana, her loss and legacy
20th June 2022
The Duke of Cambridge was only a teenager when he lost his mother, but in the decades since her death, he’s done his best to keep her memory alive and carry on her legacy. As we prepare to celebrate William’s 40th birthday, let’s take a look at how Diana, Princess of Wales, has always been an influence on her eldest son.
Perhaps the most famous example of Diana’s legacy continuing is…