Royal News Roundup: Kate & Will’s Family Vacation, Meghan Markle Reads Her New Book Online & More

By Alexandra Hough

Published Oct 29, 2021

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Here, all the royal news you need to know for the week of October 29, 2021.

Last week, Queen Elizabeth was admitted to the hospital, as instructed by her doctors, where she underwent “preliminary investigations.” Following the overnight stay, the queen returned to Windsor Castle and resumed minor roles at her desk. A few days later, Her Majesty took on more duties and returned to holding virtual audiences. However, according to Buckingham Palace, the 95-year-old monarch officially canceled her upcoming appearance at the U.N. climate conference in Glasgow, due to her health concerns.

Royal photographer Chris Jackson is providing fans with a deeper look into his work with a brand-new book called Elizabeth II: A Queen for Our Time. It’s a celebration of her extraordinary reign, complete with page after page of images from the last two decades, all taken personally by Jackson. So, what’s it really like to photograph the queen? Jackson popped by the Royally Obsessed podcast to spill the tea on that and so much more.

Another royal is getting in front of the cameras: Prince Charles. This week, we learned that the Prince of Wales is releasing a documentary through Sky Kids called COP26: In Your Hands, where he is joined by “six young climate activists from six continents” who shed light on how climate change is affecting where they live.

Another royal is getting in front of the cameras: Prince Charles. This week, we learned that the Prince of Wales is releasing a documentary through Sky Kids called COP26: In Your Hands, where he is joined by “six young climate activists from six continents” who shed light on how climate change is affecting where they live.

Camilla Parker Bowles recently took part in an interview with BBC’s Morning Live, where she got super candid about her mother's experience with osteoporosis. In addition to a full premiere on October 25, a clip was posted to the Instagram account that Parker Bowles shares with her husband, Prince Charles. In the video, the Duchess of Cornwall discusses the importance of raising awareness around osteoporosis and its effects.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge recently embarked on a surprise vacation with their three children, Prince George (8), Princess Charlotte (6) and Prince Louis (3). The family was seen arriving at Heathrow Airport, where they seemingly broke royal protocol by traveling together. We also couldn’t help but notice that the princess was spotted sporting a backpack with her one of her favorite creatures: unicorns.

Camilla Parker Bowles recently took part in an interview with BBC’s Morning Live, where she got super candid about her mother's experience with osteoporosis. In addition to a full premiere on October 25, a clip was posted to the Instagram account that Parker Bowles shares with her husband, Prince Charles. In the video, the Duchess of Cornwall discusses the importance of raising awareness around osteoporosis and its effects.

This week, Prince Harry served as Chair of Judges for WellChild’s photo competition, Hopes and Dreams: My Life Through a Lens. The charity, of which Harry is patron, makes it possible for children with exceptional health needs to be cared for at home. During the event, the 37-year-old and other panelists picked winners from a variety of young people across the U.K.

Prince Charles and Bowles announced their next trip. The official Instagram account of the royal family shared the exciting news on Monday, revealing that the couple will be heading to the Middle East, specifically Jordan and Egypt, next month. “At the request of the British Government, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and The Arab Republic of Egypt from 16th—19th November,” the caption read.
On Wednesday, Princess Anne held an Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. At the event, the 71-year-old presented singer Joan Armatrading with a CBE for services to music, charity and equal rights. She also awarded an MBE to Polly Brookes, who started Dan’s Fund For Burns in 2003 following the loss of her husband, Dan, in the Bali bombings.

Prince Charles and Bowles announced their next trip. The official Instagram account of the royal family shared the exciting news on Monday, revealing that the couple will be heading to the Middle East, specifically Jordan and Egypt, next month. “At the request of the British Government, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and The Arab Republic of Egypt from 16th—19th November,” the caption read.

In honor of Preschoolers' Day, Meghan Markle surprised a lucky group of young students by gifting them free copies of her children's book, The Bench. The Assistance League of Los Angeles shared several photos on Instagram, featuring the kids proudly holding and reading their new books.
This week, Markle took a page out of Sarah Ferguson's book by reading children's stories online. The Duchess of Sussex appeared in a brand-new video, where she did a read aloud of her recently-released book. “Hi and welcome to Brightly Storytime. I'm Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and today, I'm going to read to you my book called The Bench,” she says at the start of the video.

This week, Markle took a page out of Sarah Ferguson's book by reading children's stories online. The Duchess of Sussex appeared in a brand-new video, where she did a read aloud of her recently-released book. “Hi and welcome to Brightly Storytime. I'm Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and today, I'm going to read to you my book called The Bench,” she says at the start of the video.

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