- Kate Middleton made her big return to royal duties after finishing preventative chemotherapy earlier this month.
- Kensington Palace released a now-viral video of Princess Catherine announcing the end of her chemotherapy treatment. In the clip, the Princess of Wales swapped her engagement ring for a new piece of jewelry, and there's a hidden meaning behind the switcheroo.
- Meghan Markle attended the annual George Zajfen Tennis Tournament with her husband, Prince Harry. She wore a nearly-$2,000 ivory collared and sleeveless dress with a full button front from Italian brand Giuliva Heritage.
Royal News Roundup: Kate Middleton Is Back, Prince Harry Is Returning to the U.K. & More
Plus, Kate Middleton's engagement ring swap
Published Sep 19, 2024
•7:55pm
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Here’s all the royal news you need to know for the week of September 19, 2024.
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- Prince William and Princess Catherine stepped in to help a London food bank that was targeted by thieves. According to BBC, the royal couple privately made a donation to the center to fully replace the items stolen.
- When Prince William arrived in Scotland, the royal family released a video of the royal exiting a jet and descending down a set of metal stairs onto the airport tarmac.
- During his visit, the Prince of Wales attended an event hosted by Homewards Aberdeen, and in one particular photo, he’s photographed alone. Thanks to the camera angle, a circular light fixture on the ceiling lines up perfectly above his head, making it look like he has a literal halo.
- Sarah “Fergie” Ferguson posted a heartwarming slideshow on Instagram that paid tribute to her late mother, Susie, on the 26th anniversary of her death.
- On Monday, September 30, Prince Harry will return to the U.K. to be the guest of honor at the annual WellChild Awards in London. (FYI, he’s a longtime patron of the charity.)
- Before his 40th birthday, Prince Harry released a statement to the BBC documenting his feelings about turning 40.
- The Duke of Sussex got sentimental and revealed what his favorite gift has been through the years. “The best gift I've ever been given is, without doubt, my kids,” he told People via a spokesperson.
- Prince Harry and Markle used their platform to inspire some serious pre-Election Day vibes in the U.S. The statement, shared on Tuesday, September 17 (aka National Voter Registration Day), read, "Voting is not just a right; it’s a fundamental way to influence the fate of our communities."
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- Prince William celebrated Aston Villa’s first season in the Champions League, Europe’s top club competition, since the 1982-83 season by sharing a personal statement on his Instagram Story.
- The royal family shared a birthday tribute on social media to mark Prince Harry's milestone 40th birthday. When fans noticed something odd about the selected photo, the palace released a statement responding to the Photoshopping controversy.
- His big brother, Prince William, shared a heartwarming Instagram post wishing Prince Harry a happy birthday. It read, “Wishing the Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today!”
- However, PureWow editor Nakeisha Campbell noted one strange detail: Prince William opted for a retweet, rather than an original post.
- On a royal visit to the Cornbury House Horse Trials, Duchess Sophie wore a pair of faux leather pants ($365) from Max Mara.
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