Royal News Roundup: Prince William Opens up About Princess Diana, Kensington Palace Fires Back at Tabloids & James Middleton Gets a New Dog

Published May 28, 2020

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HERE, ALL THE ROYAL NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 28, 2020.

In a new preview for Prince William’s latest documentary called Football, Prince William and Our Mental Health (airing on the BBC tonight), the Duke of Cambridge and former soccer player Marvin Sordell discussed how transformative experiences in one’s life (such as the loss of William's mother, Princess Diana) can impact feelings when becoming a parent. In a separate clip, William also opened up about how his impaired eyesight helps him cope with his public speaking anxiety.
James Middleton’s (fur) family got a little bit bigger this week. On Monday, the Duchess of Cambridge’s younger brother shared some snaps of the newest member of his clan, an adorable pooch named Nala. “She is daughter of Zulu & granddaughter of Ella,” he captioned an Instagram post. “I cannot wait to share many adventures with her and the rest of the pack.”
Looks like Prince Charles get his grandson George tickets to the ballet for his upcoming birthday. During a recent radio interview, the Prince of Wales recalled his first visit to the Royal Opera House and revealed the ballet is something everyone should experience with their grandchildren before hinting that Prince George is finally old enough to experience it for himself. How fancy.

In a new preview for Prince William’s latest documentary called Football, Prince William and Our Mental Health (airing on the BBC tonight), the Duke of Cambridge and former soccer player Marvin Sordell discussed how transformative experiences in one’s life (such as the loss of William's mother, Princess Diana) can impact feelings when becoming a parent. In a separate clip, William also opened up about how his impaired eyesight helps him cope with his public speaking anxiety.

James Middleton’s (fur) family got a little bit bigger this week. On Monday, the Duchess of Cambridge’s younger brother shared some snaps of the newest member of his clan, an adorable pooch named Nala. “She is daughter of Zulu & granddaughter of Ella,” he captioned an Instagram post. “I cannot wait to share many adventures with her and the rest of the pack.”

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Prince William and Kate Middleton aren’t the only ones still trying to get accustomed to homeschooling their kids. In a new interview with Hello! magazine, Mike Tindall, husband to the queen's eldest granddaughter Zara Tindall, opened up about homeschooling and outdoor playtime with their two children. Spoiler alert: Mia (6) sticks to a busy schedule.
In a rare move, Kensington Palace broke its silence on Tatler’s cover story about the Duchess of Cambridge, which wrongly claimed Middleton is frustrated by the increased workload that resulted from Prince Harry and Markle’s resignation. A royal family spokesperson confirmed in a statement that the report is totally false.
Prince Harry is continuing his mother's legacy when it comes to supporting crucial charities like The HALO Trust, a non-profit organization that removes debris left behind by war, in particular land mines. In a recent letter penned to the organization’s 8,500 employees, the Duke of Sussex expressed his admiration for the staff's "dedication and determination" in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.

In a rare move, Kensington Palace broke its silence on Tatler’s cover story about the Duchess of Cambridge, which wrongly claimed Middleton is frustrated by the increased workload that resulted from Prince Harry and Markle’s resignation. A royal family spokesperson confirmed in a statement that the report is totally false.

Prince Charles is apparently just like every other wedding guest—up here making song requests. During a recent radio interview on Classic FM, the Prince of Wales expressed his love of classical music and revealed that it actually allowed him to contribute a small (but sweet) part to Prince William and Kate Middleton’s 2011 nuptials because it meant he could suggest a few pieces to play during the wedding.
Camilla Parker Bowles was a surprise guest in Wednesday’s episode of “James and the Giant Peach with Taika and Friends.” In the episode, Camilla, Lupita Nyong’o and Josh Gad joined Waititi.
Sussex Great Forest, a campaign dedicated to planting trees worldwide in honor of Meghan and Harry’s conservation work, shared a new update revealing that 530 more trees have now been planted at an old farm in upstate New York. The best part? This little project has quite a sweet (and meaningful) name: "Archie's Woods."

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