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Members of the British royal family attended the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, showcasing elegant jewelry including diamonds, pearls, and military badges, with notable appearances by Queen Camilla, Princess Kate, and other royals, highlighting their commemorative attire and accessories.
The British royals are being urged to develop a plan to manage public and media expectations regarding Princess Kate's health and return to duties if her absence extends into the fall. Kate has been absent from public events since Christmas due to recovery from abdominal surgery and preventative chemotherapy following a cancer diagnosis. Kensington Palace has stated that updates on her condition will only be provided when her medical team deems it appropriate for her to return to public duties.
The British royal family is stepping back from public duties due to health issues and to avoid distracting from the upcoming snap general election. Both King Charles and the Princess of Wales are undergoing cancer treatment, and the royals aim to maintain political neutrality during this divisive time. Some key events will still proceed, but overall, their public presence will be significantly reduced until after the election on July 4.
Prince William and Kate Middleton's family did not attend the Easter Sunday service alongside King Charles, who made his first major public appearance since announcing his cancer diagnosis. The couple and their children opted to spend a private weekend at home as Middleton undergoes chemotherapy treatment and recovery. Queen Camilla and Princess Anne were among the royals who attended the service at St. George's Chapel, while the Prince and Princess of Wales' family were also absent from the event.
Recent events surrounding the British royal family, including health issues for King Charles III and Kate Middleton, have fueled speculation and rumors. The lack of transparency from palace officials and a series of unusual incidents have intensified distrust and conspiracy theories, leading to a frenzy of speculation about the royal family's well-being and actions.
YouTube pranksters claim they tricked Tucker Carlson into believing he had scored an interview with a Kensington Palace digital content producer who was fired for poorly editing a photo of the British royals. The prank involved faking palace employment papers and engineering a fake "original" photo. Carlson apparently interviewed the prankster, unaware of the ruse. The video has garnered over 1.2 million views, and Carlson has not posted the interview to his streaming service. This incident adds to Carlson's history of promoting debunked conspiracy theories and ridiculous claims.
Speculation about Kate Middleton's health and recovery reached a fever pitch online after Prince William unexpectedly bowed out of attending a service, sparking rumors and conspiracy theories. Meanwhile, the shocking death of Thomas Kingston, son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, was announced by Buckingham Palace. Prince Andrew's prominence at a recent event was notable, given his previous withdrawal from royal duties, while Queen Camilla continues her royal engagements as King Charles receives cancer treatment.
Spain's Queen Letizia celebrated with the Spanish women's soccer team after their victory in the Women's World Cup final, while the British royals, who decided to stay home, praised their team's performance. Queen Letizia and her daughter watched the match in Sydney and later visited the team's dressing room to congratulate them. The Spanish royal family expressed their pride in the team's achievement. Meanwhile, Prince William, president of England's Football Association, apologized for not attending the final and congratulated the English side. King Charles III offered his commiserations and praised the team's effort in reaching the final.
Publicly funded spending by Britain's royals increased by 5% due to a change in monarchs, inflation, and ongoing costs for renovating Buckingham Palace. The annual Sovereign Grant report revealed a net spending increase of £107.5 million ($135 million) in the past year. King Charles III implemented energy-saving measures, including lowering heating temperatures, to reduce emissions and costs. The report also mentioned the transition period for the monarchy, with additional expenses for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, funeral, and the accession of her heir Charles. The renovation project at Buckingham Palace is expected to be completed in 2027.
Publicly funded spending by Britain's royals increased by 5% due to a change in monarchs, inflation, and ongoing costs for renovating Buckingham Palace. King Charles III implemented measures to cut emissions and costs, including turning down the heating at royal homes. Prince Harry and Meghan have vacated Frogmore Cottage, and the monarchy experienced significant transition with extra costs for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee and funeral, as well as Charles' accession. The Sovereign Grant, which supports official duties and maintenance of occupied palaces, remained unchanged at £86.3 million. The Crown Estate made a net profit of £443 million, contributing to the Treasury. Prince William received almost £6 million from the Duchy of Cornwall estate.
The Royal Ascot horse racing event in England is known for its extravagant and elaborate hats, with this year's standouts including a giant sunflower and an "Alice in Wonderland"-themed hat. King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the event, with some attendees designing their hats specifically to pay tribute to the new monarch. The late Queen Elizabeth II, an avid horse lover, owner, and breeder, was not able to attend last year's Ascot, reportedly the first time she had missed it in 70 years.
Charles Spencer, Princess Diana's younger brother, shared a posthumous portrait of his late father, John Spencer, on Instagram in honor of Father's Day. The painting, which was commissioned by Charles, captures his father's gentleness and humor. In the portrait, John Spencer is seen lounging on a couch in the Althorp House library. The artist also included other portraits on display in the library, including one of Frances Shand Kydd, the mother of Charles and Princess Diana.
Prince Louis stole the show at King Charles' Trooping the Colour, riding in a horse-drawn carriage with his siblings and mother, Kate Middleton. The young prince's hilarious antics, including reacting to a bad smell, made for multiple meme-able moments. The family's coordinated red and green outfits paid tribute to the Welsh flag and the Princess of Wales' role as colonel of the Irish guards.
Prince Harry is set to testify in court this week, becoming the first British royal to do so in over a century. He is suing Mirror Group Newspapers for alleged misuse of private information, including phone hacking and intercepting voicemails. The publisher denies the claims, but has apologized for "instances of unlawful information gathering." This is one of six lawsuits that Harry is currently waging against British tabloids, as he has made no secret of his disdain for the media.
The daughter of a Saudi billionaire married Jordan's crown prince in a lavish ceremony attended by over 1,700 guests, including British royals and world leaders. The bride arrived in a custom Rolls-Royce and wore a white dress, while the groom appeared in a military uniform. The wedding was heavily promoted by the Jordanian monarchy on social media and around the capital. The newly married couple will also have a beachfront soiree in Italy on June 10.