Royal News Roundup: a Pregnancy Announcement, a Wedding & a Tell-All Interview

• Over the weekend, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry revealed that they are expecting baby number two. The royal couple announced the big news on Valentine's Day through a statement obtained by People. A spokesperson told the outlet, “We can confirm that Archie is going to be a big brother. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are overjoyed to be expecting their second child.”

• The date of their announcement also has a sweet connection to the late Princess Diana. When she was pregnant with Harry in 1984, the royal family made the announcement on Feb. 13., and by Valentine's Day, the world was buzzing with the exciting news.

• The royal family spoke out about the big pregnancy news this week. On Tuesday, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson released a statement that confirmed the family is “delighted” about the Duchess of Sussex’s surprise pregnancy. “Her Majesty, [the] Duke of Edinburgh, [the] Prince of Wales and the entire family are delighted and wish them well,” it read.

Over the weekend, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry revealed that they are expecting baby number two. The royal couple announced the big news on Valentine's Day through a statement obtained by People. A spokesperson told the outlet, “We can confirm that Archie is going to be a big brother. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are overjoyed to be expecting their second child.”

The date of their announcement also has a sweet connection to the late Princess Diana. When she was pregnant with Harry in 1984, the royal family made the announcement on Feb. 13., and by Valentine's Day, the world was buzzing with the exciting news.

The royal family spoke out about the big pregnancy news this week. On Tuesday, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson released a statement that confirmed the family is “delighted” about the Duchess of Sussex’s surprise pregnancy. “Her Majesty, [the] Duke of Edinburgh, [the] Prince of Wales and the entire family are delighted and wish them well,” it read.

• Just one day after we learned that Meghan and Harry are officially expecting, we got another surprise about the royal couple. On Monday, CBS announced that Oprah Winfrey will be sitting down with the soon-to-be parents of two for a 90-minute primetime special. Per the report, the special interview will air Sunday, March 7 on CBS, and will feature a conversation first with Markle, joined later by Harry. Oh, and nothing will be “off-limits.”

• Princess Diana’s trainer, Jenni Rivett, recently opened up about what it was really like to work with the late royal. Rivett sat down for an interview and explained how she first crossed paths with Princess Diana in 1991 as well as the princess’s two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. “[Her boys] were her whole world and would often join in on our training sessions at Kensington Palace—annoying her occasionally,” Rivett said.

• This now-viral video proves that Princess Charlotte is taking after her mom, Kate Middleton. It all started when a TikTok user (@royalfancams) posted a video on social media, featuring back-to-back footage of Princess Charlotte and Middleton fixing their ponytails in the same way. Although both clips were taken at different times there’s no denying the similarities in their mannerisms. And we’re totally not surprised.

Princess Diana’s trainer, Jenni Rivett, recently opened up about what it was really like to work with the late royal. Rivett sat down for an interview and explained how she first crossed paths with Princess Diana in 1991 as well as the princess’s two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. “[Her boys] were her whole world and would often join in on our training sessions at Kensington Palace—annoying her occasionally,” Rivett said.

This now-viral video proves that Princess Charlotte is taking after her mom, Kate Middleton. It all started when a TikTok user (@royalfancams) posted a video on social media, featuring back-to-back footage of Princess Charlotte and Middleton fixing their ponytails in the same way. Although both clips were taken at different times there’s no denying the similarities in their mannerisms. And we’re totally not surprised.

• Over the weekend, Lalla Nouhaila Bouchentouf (the niece of King Mohammed VI) tied the knot with her beau, Ali El Hajji, in an intimate ceremony in Morocco. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the guest list was kept to a minimum, consisting of close family and friends. Photos from the wedding were leaked on social media, featuring the newlyweds just moments after they said, “I do.”
• On Wednesday, Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles made their first in-person appearance of 2021. The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham to thank volunteers undertaking clinical trials for the COVID-19 vaccinations.

• It’s official: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are saying goodbye to their royal roles for good. On Friday, Buckingham Palace announced the “saddening” news that the couple will not be returning as working members of the royal family. “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have confirmed to Her Majesty The Queen that they will not be returning as working members of The Royal Family," BP wrote in a statement.

It’s official: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are saying goodbye to their royal roles for good. On Friday, Buckingham Palace announced the “saddening” news that the couple will not be returning as working members of the royal family. “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have confirmed to Her Majesty The Queen that they will not be returning as working members of The Royal Family," BP wrote in a statement.