Royal News Roundup: Kate Middleton’s ‘Highly Unusual’ Break in Protocol, Meghan Markle’s ‘No Makeup’ Look and More

• The royal family posted a slideshow of photos on Instagram, featuring pictures from King Charles’s investiture ceremony honoring Anna Wintour.
• Prince William traveled to Hereford, England, to visit Lower Blakemere Farm and swapped his usual formal attire for a more casual ensemble.
• The Prince of Wales attended an event honoring the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. He revealed that his oldest son, Prince George, is mature enough to engage in conversations about historic events, like the Holocaust.

• Kate Middleton celebrated World Cancer Day by sharing a brand-new photo and an encouraging message (along with a pleasant surprise).
• Princess Catherine broke royal protocol with a “highly unusual” move following an official visit to Corgi knitwear and sock factory in Ammanford.
• The Princess of Wales visited the National Portrait Gallery in London with a lucky group of kindergarteners. The royal’s hair always looks flawless, but there was a subtle difference this time.

• Princess Catherine stopped by a Welsh charity called Tŷ Hafan, which is dedicated to helping families and children with life-shortening conditions. The royal opted against her go-to stilettos and, instead, wore a chunky heel.
• During the outing, the Princess of Wales wore her diamond and sapphire engagement ring (instead of her eternity band).

• The Princess of Wales visited the National Portrait Gallery for the launch of the Bobeam Tree Trail. Her engagement ring was noticeably missing (again). 
• A photographer captured an uncharacteristically funny photo of Princess Catherine reacting to a child picking their nose.
• Kensington Palace shared a stunning photo of Prince William standing alone and sporting his now-iconic scruffy beard.

• Meghan Markle posted a rare selfie video on her personal Instagram account, where she shared a heartwarming story involving Billie Eilish (all while rocking the ‘no makeup’ look).
• Actress Kerry Washington marked her 48th birthday with a low-key girls' night in, and she invited a surprising royal: the Duchess of Sussex.

• Duchess Sophie shared a striking black-and-white portrait on social media. The photo was at the Dwarika’s Hotel in Kathmandu after a meeting with prominent women’s rights activists.
• The royal was wearing a stunning Etro printed cotton midi dress (was $1,950, now $956).

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