The poignant meaning behind the Princess of Wales’ Wimbledon outfit has emerged following her moving public return.
Kate, 42, wore a purple dress and purple ribbons, the latter typically used as a symbol of hope for those with cancer.
The tournament marked her second public engagement of the year as she continues her treatment.
Royal aides told Vanity Fair that she plans to “pick up where she left off” with her duties when she is well enough.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have ended a 64-year royal tradition by giving their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet new surnames.
The change was reflected on a new version of their website, updated this week, which says the children’s surname is Sussex and not Mountbatten-Windsor.
“It reflects the fact the family have, since the King’s coronation, the same surname for the first time,” a source told The Times.
This brings to an end a 64-year tradition introduced by Queen Elizabeth, which saw her and Prince Philip’s male line descendants take the name.
Key Points
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle break royal tradition with children’s new surnames
- Secret meaning behind Kate Middleton’s Wimbledon dress revealed
- King Charles writes to Donald Trump after assassination attempt
- King Charles and Queen Camilla pulled from Jersey engagement over ‘false alarm’
King Charles and Queen Camilla meet the Golden Guernsey Goat
Tuesday 16 July 2024 16:00
Emma Guinness
King Charles and Queen Camilla meet the Golden Guernsey Goat this afternoon.
According to reports, Somerville Tamsin, also known as Tamtam, had her coat especially washed and conditioned for the occasion.
Prince William pays tribute to Gareth Southgate
Tuesday 16 July 2024 15:00
Emma Guinness
Prince William has paid tribute to Gareth Southgate after the England manager resigned following the Three Lions second defeat at a Euros final.
Taking to the official Kensington Palace account on Twitter/X, the heir to the throne wrote: “Gareth, I want to thank you - not as the President of the @FA, but as an @England fan.
“Thank you for creating a team that stands shoulder to shoulder with the world’s finest in 2024. Thank you for showing humility, compassion, and true leadership under the most intense pressure and scrutiny.
“And thank you for being an all-round class act. You should be incredibly proud of what you’ve achieved. W.”
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Guernsey
Tuesday 16 July 2024 14:00
Emma Guinness
King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived in Guernsey on the second day of their tour of the Channel Islands.
The monarch was given the chance to smell a beer appropriately called Charles as they learned more about the island’s culture and heritage.
The visit is Charles’s first since ascending to the throne.
King Charles appears to snap at aide
Tuesday 16 July 2024 13:30
Emma Guinness
King Charles appeared impatient on his visit to Jersey yesterday when a royal aide failed to help Queen Camilla in the heavy rain quickly enough.
The Queen can be seen trying to put her hand through a coat while holding a perspex umbrella before her husband attempts to help her.
He then appears to snap at an aide to help in his bid to solve the situation.
Prince Harry’s new Netflix show ‘unlikely to draw a large number of viewers’
Tuesday 16 July 2024 13:00
Emma Guinness
It has been claimed that Prince Harry’s new Netflix polo show is “unlikely to draw a large number of viewers” because it centres around an “elitist sport”.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams said that even the addition of at least one of the Duke of Sussex’s celebrity friends is unlikely to change the situation.
The new programme was made as part of Harry and his wife Meghan Markle’s $100 million deal with the platform, which is set to come to an end next year.
“Nacho Figueras is a friend of Harry’s and will appear in Harry’s series on polo for Netflix. Yet this is an elitist sport and unlikely to draw a large number of viewers,” he told the Mirror.
King Charles and Queen Camilla travel to Guernsey
Tuesday 16 July 2024 12:00
Emma Guinness
King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to arrive in Guernsey today for their whistlestop tour of the Channel Islands.
The occasion was marked on Twitter/X with several throwback pictures of the royal family, including the late Queen, on the island.
“Continuing their visit to the Channel Islands, The King and Queen will today arrive in Guernsey,” the post read.
“Today’s engagements will showcase the unique local culture and heritage of the communities of Guernsey, Alderney and Sark, and the Bailiwick’s commitment to supporting biodiversity, sustainability and combatting climate change.
“The King and Queen have previously visited Guernsey and the Bailiwick, to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee.
“The late Queen visited Guernsey in 2005.”
Tuesday 16 July 2024 11:00
Emma Guinness
King Charles has reportedly purchased a new £5.4 million property in New York, public records have shown.
Located in what was declared the fourth tallest building in the US in 2022, the apartment was purchased for $6.6 million and sold to “His Majesty the King in Right of Canada.”
The luxury property has several impressive additional features within the building, including a golf simulator, a fitness centre, a private dining room, and a swimming pool.
It is by no means the most expensive unit in what is also the world’s thinnest skyscraper and a penthouse apartment sold for $53 million in October of last year.
Prince Harry ‘unlikely’ to receive more awards, expert claims
Tuesday 16 July 2024 10:00
Emma Guinness
Following the controversy surrounding Prince Harry’s receipt of an award for veterans, a royal expert has claimed that he is “unlikely” to receive any more awards in the near future.
But royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams did express his belief that the Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan Markle could boost their popularity through upcoming projects from the former Suits star.
“Much depends on Meghan’s cookery program for Netflix and how well American Riviera Orchard, her lifestyle brand, actually does,” he told the Mirror.
“Meanwhile, it seems most unlikely that more awards will come Harry’s way anytime soon.”
Secret meaning behind Kate Middleton’s Wimbledon dress revealed
Tuesday 16 July 2024 08:44
Emma Guinness
The Princess of Wales received a standing ovation on Sunday when she appeared at Wimbledon for her second public engagement of the year.
Kate, 42, attended the event with Princess Charlotte to present the trophies, having previously expressed a desire to attend “a few engagements over the summer” if she is well enough.
The princess wore a purple dress for the occasion and purple ribbons are typically used as a symbol of hope to those living with cancer.
She said that she is not “out of the woods” yet as she continues to battle an undisclosed form of the disease.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle break royal tradition with children’s new surnames
Tuesday 16 July 2024 08:24
Emma Guinness
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have broken a 64-year royal tradition by giving their children new surnames.
On the new incarnation of their website, updated yesterday (15 July), Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have the surname Sussex and not Mountbatten-Windsor – the name previously given to male line descendants of the late Queen and Prince Philip since 1960.
“The reality behind the new site is very simple – it’s a hub for the work the Sussexes do and it reflects the fact the family have, since the King’s coronation, the same surname for the first time,” a source told The Times.
“That’s a big deal for any family. It represents their unification and it’s a proud moment.”
Second day of Channel Island’s tour to begin today
Tuesday 16 July 2024 08:00
Emma Guinness
King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to travel to Guernsey today on the second day of their Channel Islands tour.
It is the monarch’s first visit since ascending to the throne in 2022.
Their itinerary includes “a special sitting of the States of Deliberation” with an outdoor ceremony in honour of the King that can be watched by islanders.
The couple will also visit the Crown Pier to learn more about the island and its heritage.
Bailiff of Guernsey Sir Richard McMahon said: “It will be a great privilege to welcome Their Majesties to the Bailiwick for the first time as King and Queen, the year after their coronation.
“Their visit this summer shows just how special the relationship between the Crown and the Islands is.”
Prince William 'refuses to even speak to his brother’
Tuesday 16 July 2024 06:00
Emma Guinness
Prince William “refuses to even speak to his brother” as a result of his memoir and tell-all interviews, a royal expert has claimed.
Hilary Fordwich said the heir to the throne has effectively “banned” Prince Harry from returning to the royal family should he wish to take up his old position again.
She told Fox News: “It is widely known within the family that Prince William has laid down an absolute ban on Harry returning in any way, shape or form into his former royal family fold.
“To this day, after the release of Spare and the Netflix serial, as well as with everything else Harry has said, done, and not done, it’s Prince William who adamantly refuses to even speak to his brother.”
Meghan Markle nets six figures from Suits re-runs
Tuesday 16 July 2024 04:00
Emma Guinness
The Duchess of Sussex is reportedly set to earn six figures from the resurgence of the hit legal drama that brought her to fame, Suits.
As the actress behind one of the principal characters, Rachel Zane, she is reportedly entitled to “residuals” from global sales.
The show has now sold to over 240 territories worldwide after proving popular on Netflix last year, per the Daily Express.
This will likely be a welcome boost for Meghan, 42, as her $100 million deal with Netflix is up for renewal in 2025, and it has been strongly suggested that it will not be renewed due to a decrease in interest in both her and Harry’s lives following the conclusion of The Crown.
Richest royal child revealed
Tuesday 16 July 2024 02:00
Emma Guinness
A new survey has revealed the richest royal child ahead of Prince George’s 11th birthday next week.
Despite not being a direct heir to the throne, Princess Charlotte actually had a higher net worth in a survey conducted by Outdoor Toys.
They estimated that the nine-year-old is worth around £4 million because of her status as a young fashionista, while George is worth a cool £3 million thanks to the lands he inherited at the time of his birth.
“The ‘Kate Middleton Effect’ has had a significant impact on recent fashion trends, with the senior Princess of Wales’ influence estimated to be worth £1 billion to the fashion industry,” Outdoor Toys explained.
“As Charlotte gets older, there’s no doubt that the world will be paying close attention to her clothing choices, paving the way for the emergence of the ‘Princess Charlotte effect’ which will undoubtedly surpass Kate’s influence.”
Prince George had an estimated net worth of around £98,0000, while Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet were estimated to be worth just under £8,000.
Prince William ‘commands respect’ amid Harry fued
Tuesday 16 July 2024 00:00
Emma Guinness
A royal commentator has claimed that Prince William “commands respect” amid his ongoing feud with his younger brother Prince Harry.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond described the heir to the throne as a “strong character” who has “always” been this way.
“I think his broken childhood made him tough and resolute,” she told OK! magazine. “He now has the reputation of being stubborn and, once his mind is made up, he sticks to his decision.
“He is definitely someone who commands respect within the family and whose views hold considerable sway.
“Obviously, as heir to the throne, his word carries a lot of weight in the family and I think it’s true that he has been prepared to take a tough stand on a number of issues, including [Princes] Andrew and Harry.”
Camilla’s Wimbledon appearance points to royal tensions
Monday 15 July 2024 22:00
Emma Guinness
Queen Camilla’s visit to Wimbledon last week has provided some insight into the royal family‘s particularly tumultuous year.
She made the revelation to former tennis player Laura Robson when she said it was “so nice to be able to escape for a day.”
Prince Harry 'hurt by the backlash over his award nomination’
Monday 15 July 2024 20:00
Emma Guinness
Prince Harry is reportedly “hurt” by the backlash over his receipt of an award for veterans.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, accepted the Pat Tillman Award for his work with the Invictus Games at a ceremony in Los Angeles last week, telling the audience that it belonged to everyone involved with Invictus.
But before this, tens of thousands of people signed a petition urging ESPN to “rethink” its decision to give Harry the award.
The late Mr Tillman’s mother, Mary, also expressed her confusion at the decision to give it to the duke, describing him as a “controversial and divisive individual”.
“This has been such a tough few months for Meghan and Harry and the pressure they are under is a lot to handle, they feel they are constantly under attack,” an insider revealed to OK! magazine.
“Harry has been really hurt by the backlash over his award nomination and Meghan is still reeling over the Spotify axe as she loved doing that podcast and she knows people want her to fail with her next project so there’s quite a lot of tension in the house at the moment.”
Video of Charles shooting resurfaces after Trump assassination attempt
Monday 15 July 2024 18:30
Andre Langlois
A resurfaced video of what seemed at the time to be an assassination attempt on then-Prince Charles is going viral in the wake of the attempt on Donald Trump’s life this weekend.
The King, now 75, was unphased when he was fired at during an event in Sydney, Australia in 1994, and proceeded to fix his cufflinks while his assailant was tackled by security.
Prince William’s heartfelt message to England team after Euros defeat
Monday 15 July 2024 18:00
Emma Guinness
Prince William has shared a heartfelt message to the Three Lions after their loss in the Euros final to Spain last night.
The heir to the throne, 42, watched on with his eldest son, Prince George, 10, as the England squad put on a valiant display against the team that remained undefeated the entire tournament.
He later took to Twitter/X to express his pride despite the 2-1 loss.
“This time it just wasn’t meant to be. We’re all still so proud of you. Onwards England. W,” he wrote on the official Kensington Palace account.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s ‘growing rift'
Monday 15 July 2024 17:00
Emma Guinness
A rift is reportedly growing between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle amid their plummeting popularity on both sides of the Atlantic, it has been claimed.
This comes just days after the Duke of Sussex, 39, accepted an award for veterans, despite widespread calls for him to decline.
Royal author Tom Quinn told the Mirror: “There is a growing rift between Harry and Meghan caused by Meghan’s increasing concern that her life is not going in the direction she had planned.
“She loves media attention and hates the fact that [it’s been suggested] she and Harry are no longer of much interest to the American public.”
King Charles and Queen Camilla pulled from Jersey engagement over ‘false alarm’
Monday 15 July 2024 16:22
Emma Guinness
King Charles and Queen Camilla were suddenly pulled from an engagement in Jersey over a “false alarm”, it has been revealed.
According to reports, news of the potential danger was whispered into the Queen’s ear as she ate an ice cream before the couple were taken to a nearby hotel.
However, further investigation by the royal security team found that it was a false alarm.
The couple are on the first day of a two-day whistlestop tour of the Channel Islands.
Charles and Camilla address a rainy Jersey
Monday 15 July 2024 15:52
Emma Guinness
King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived on the Channel Island of Jersey.
The monarch gave a speech in celebration of the island’s longstanding relationship with the Crown.
“Jersey has one of the oldest connections to the Crown and we are delighted to be here once again to celebrate the special and close relationship which binds us together,” he said.
Kate and William praise England squad’s ‘grit and determination'
Monday 15 July 2024 15:00
Emma Guinness
The Prince and Princess of Wales have praised the England squad’s “grit and determination” in the wake of last night’s devastating Euros defeat.
Sharing a picture of Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis in their England shirts on Twitter/X, they wrote: “England, your teamwork, grit and determination were an inspiration to all of us, young and old. Congratulations to Spain. W & C.”
King Charles and Queen Camilla celebrate Channel Islands visit
Monday 15 July 2024 14:00
Emma Guinness
King Charles and Queen Camilla have provided an insight into their two-day trip to the Channel Islands.
It is the monarch’s first since taking the throne and begins today in Jersey.
Taking to Twitter/X, the official royal family account wrote: “Later today, Their Majesties will arrive in Jersey for a day of engagements, before travelling to Guernsey tomorrow.
“ The visit will highlight the special and historic relationship between the Channel Islands and the Royal Family, which stretches back centuries.”
Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton’s ‘special bond'
Monday 15 July 2024 13:00
Emma Guinness
Princess Charlotte and the Princess of Wales’s “special bond” was evident during their appearance at the Wimbledon final yesterday, an expert has claimed.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said the young princess, nine, showed “every sign” of looking after her mother, who is still battling an undisclosed type of cancer.
“I think there is always a special bond between mother and daughter, and as Charlotte grows older and witnesses the shock of her mum being ill I’m sure that bond has become even closer,” Bond told OK! magazine.
“Charlotte is now of an age where she probably feels she can reverse the roles a little, and take care of her mother as she recovers. Charlotte certainly shows every sign of taking after Catherine in looks and her love of sport and the great outdoors.
“As time goes on, I’m sure they will become more than just mum and daughter but also great companions to one another....just like Catherine and her mother Carole.”
Kate and William release photo of Charlotte and Louis watching England in Euro 2024 final
Monday 15 July 2024 12:24
Maryam Zakir-Hussain
The Prince and Princess of Wales posted a photo of Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte watching the Euro 2024 final on their Instagram page.
The photo shows the couple’s oldest two children wearing England tops with their names as they watch England take on Spain in the final.
William and Kate posted a message to England alongside the photo, which said: “@england, your teamwork, grit and determination were an inspiration to all of us, young and old. Congratulations to Spain. W & C”
Resurfaced video of King Charles being shot at goes viral
Monday 15 July 2024 12:00
Emma Guinness
A resurfaced video of King Charles being shot at while on stage has gone viral in the wake of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
The now Monarch was attacked at an event in Sydney, Australia back in 1994 and appeared totally unphased by the incident, pausing to adjust his cufflings.
The video has been viewed almost five million times after it was posted to Twitter/X yesterday (14 July).
In an interview about the incident, then-Australian prime minister Paul Keating said: “His control in the circumstances, I think, reflected the professional attitude that he has... the important thing to record about this is that it was not an assassination attempt. It was a political demonstration.”
King Charles’s message to Donald Trump
Monday 15 July 2024 11:00
Emma Guinness
King Charles has condemned gun violence in a private message to Donald Trump after his assassination attempt, it has been reported.
The Monarch echoed the sentiments of the new Prime Minister Keir Starmer, offering his condolences to those affected by the incident and expressing his wishes for a quick recovery to those injured.
King Charles writes to Donald Trump after assassination attempt
Monday 15 July 2024 09:38
Emma Guinness
Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles has privately written to Donald Trump in the wake of his assassination attempt.
The former president, 78, was shot at during a Pennsylvania rally this weekend. A spectator lost his life alongside the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20.
Trump emerged from the incident relatively unscathed, sustaining a minor injury to his ear.
Body language expert says Kate was ‘delighted’ by Wimbledon standing ovation
Monday 15 July 2024 09:10
Emma Guinness
A body language expert has weighed in on the Princess of Wales’s reaction to receiving a standing ovation at Wimbledon.
Kate, 42, made her second public appearance of the year to present the trophies and was greeted by a warm welcome.
Prior to this, the princess admitted that she was not “out of the woods” yet when it comes to her ongoing cancer battle.
“Kate’s body language signalled surprise, delight and a huge desire to re-bond with her supportive and very caring public during this one in her first few steps of recovery from illness,” body language expert Judi James said, per the Metro.
King Charles and Queen Camilla begin Channel Islands trip
Monday 15 July 2024 08:21
Emma Guinness
King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to begin their two-day tour of the Channel Islands today.
They will spend today in Jersey before travelling to Guernsey tomorrow on a historic visit that will be the Monarch’s first since being crowned.
The couple’s engagements today include a visit to the Jersey capital of St Helier, a special sitting of the States Assembly and the Royal Court, and what’s been described as a large-scale open-air expo.
Football fan William reveals how England’s Lions inspired charity project
Monday 15 July 2024 07:30
Barney Davis
The Prince of Wales has revealed how Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 team has inspired his project to end homelessness.
William marked the first year of his Homewards initiative by returning to the London Borough of Lambeth where he launched the programme, and revealed he shouted himself hoarse during the Three Lions’ thrilling semi-final victory over the Netherlands, in Germany.
The future King apologised for his slight loss of voice as he met representatives working to eradicate homelessness across the UK.
In a speech he reiterated his belief that homelessness “can be ended” and said the ideas and approaches being developed in the six target areas “will have the power to inspire change across the UK and beyond”.
Prince Andrew’s royal lodge ‘like Miss Havisham’s house'
Monday 15 July 2024 06:30
Barney Davis
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
