Royal News Roundup: Prince William's Surprising Date, Kate Middleton's Rule Break & More

Plus, King Charles's emotional personal notes

King Charles
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Here’s all the royal news you need to know for the week of June 12, 2025

  • Is King Charles a Swiftie? The monarch used one of Taylor Swift's songs on a recent post.
  • King Charles shared heartfelt messages in the wake of two devastating tragedies this week.
  • The monarch took a page from Prince William’s playbook—and brought a surprising plus-one to a recent royal outing.
  • Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand, As Ever, might be growing—new filings hint at exciting expansion plans.
  • The Duchess of Sussex also revealed that the brand is restocking this month.

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