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Royal News Roundup: a Major New Tour, a Surprise Glimpse of Archie & More

HERE, ALL THE ROYAL NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 27, 2021.

  • Last week, Prince Harry and Prince William spoke out against the BBC and Martin Bashir after an official investigation determined Bashir used "deceitful methods" to coerce Princess Diana into doing the Panorama interview back in 1995. After the 127-page inquiry was released on Thursday, the Duke of Cambridge published a statement thanking the investigators for the report and defending his late mother. Shortly after, Harry released a statement of his own.

  • During a personal conversation with Oprah Winfrey to promote their co-executive-produced Apple TV+ series, Prince Harry recently revealed that son’s first phrases was in honor of his grandmother, Princess Diana. Turns out, Archie calls his grandmother “Grandma Diana.”
  • Speaking of the series, on Friday, the TV host and the Duke of Sussex paid a visit to Good Morning America to promote the doc. During the virtual chat, the duo revealed that they hope the series will help people better understand their mental heath struggles and feel more comfortable sharing their experiences.
  • Last week, Instagram user, Miss Royal Replies, revealed that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge sent a thank you card to fans who reached out to the family following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh. She even shared a sneak peek of the sweet note on IG, which revealed that the group, including George, Charlotte and Louis, miss their family member dearly.

Last week, Prince Harry and Prince William spoke out against the BBC and Martin Bashir after an official investigation determined Bashir used "deceitful methods" to coerce Princess Diana into doing the Panorama interview back in 1995. After the 127-page inquiry was released on Thursday, the Duke of Cambridge published a statement thanking the investigators for the report and defending his late mother. Shortly after, Harry released a statement of his own.

Last week, Instagram user, Miss Royal Replies, revealed that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge sent a thank you card to fans who reached out to the family following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh. She even shared a sneak peek of the sweet note on IG, which revealed that the group, including George, Charlotte and Louis, miss their family member dearly.

  • Prince William and Kate Middleton went on an official royal tour of Scotland this week. And while they were there, the duke revealed some very emotional connections he has to the country. During an address to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Duke of Cambridge said, “I've been coming to Scotland since I was a small boy.”

  • Queen Elizabeth recently visited the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to bid adieu to the crew of the HMS Queen Elizabeth. During her trip, the queen wore a bright red suit, featuring a black collar and buttons, as well as a Rachel Trevor-Morgan hat. However, the item in her ensemble that caught everyone's attention was the brooch pinned to her jacket.
  • On Sunday, William paid a visit to the Queens Bay Lodge residential care home, which is run by CrossReach, the Church of Scotland’s Social Care Council. During the event, the 38-year-old enjoyed ice cream and chatted with residents, including Magee and her granddaughter Kimberly. While speaking with the duo, Magee and William partook in some flirty banter.
  • Over the weekend, the Duke of Cambridge also visited the Knockhill Circuit in Scotland, where he drove a sustainable race car around a bumpy dirt track. After getting behind the wheel, the royal raced around the track, drifting as the wheels tried to grip the mud. In a clip on IG, Prince William laughed at his driving skills, saying, “I clipped the chicane at the end. Just touched the end of it.”

Prince William and Kate Middleton went on an official royal tour of Scotland this week. And while they were there, the duke revealed some very emotional connections he has to the country. During an address to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Duke of Cambridge said, “I've been coming to Scotland since I was a small boy.”

Over the weekend, the Duke of Cambridge also visited the Knockhill Circuit in Scotland, where he drove a sustainable race car around a bumpy dirt track. After getting behind the wheel, the royal raced around the track, drifting as the wheels tried to grip the mud. In a clip on IG, Prince William laughed at his driving skills, saying, “I clipped the chicane at the end. Just touched the end of it.”

  • On Monday, the Duchess of Cambridge marked the conclusion of her Nursing Now campaign, a three-year initiative launched to champion the profession across the globe, by sharing a video message on YouTube thanking the frontline workers for all of their hard work. In the clip, we couldn’t help but notice a familiar family photo framed in her living room.
  • Kate and Will paid a visit to Turning Point Scotland’s center in Coatbridge on Monday. For the occasion, the 39-year-old royal opted for a blue monochrome ensemble featuring a Zara blazer with a matching pleated skirt by Hope. She topped off her look with a pair of nude heels and a matching clutch. The outfit was reminiscent of an ensemble worn by the late Princess of Wales during a visit to the Great Ormond Street Hospital For Children back in 1992.

  • Just when we thought we weren’t going to get any more surprise cameos in Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey’s mental health documentary, The Me You Can't See, the Duke of Sussex gave us rare footage of his 2-year-old son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten Windsor. In a very brief moment of the doc, the toddler was spotted smiling and swinging from a tree branch with his father by his side. Oh, and little Archie looks just like Meghan Markle.

Kate and Will paid a visit to Turning Point Scotland’s center in Coatbridge on Monday. For the occasion, the 39-year-old royal opted for a blue monochrome ensemble featuring a Zara blazer with a matching pleated skirt by Hope. She topped off her look with a pair of nude heels and a matching clutch. The outfit was reminiscent of an ensemble worn by the late Princess of Wales during a visit to the Great Ormond Street Hospital For Children back in 1992.

Just when we thought we weren’t going to get any more surprise cameos in Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey’s mental health documentary, The Me You Can't See, the Duke of Sussex gave us rare footage of his 2-year-old son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten Windsor. In a very brief moment of the doc, the toddler was spotted smiling and swinging from a tree branch with his father by his side. Oh, and little Archie looks just like Meghan Markle.

  • On Tuesday, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge paid a visit to European Marine Energy Centre to learn about the town’s push for carbon zero and hydrogen power. After taking a boat ride at the facility, they met with schoolchildren who were patiently awaiting the couple. The duchess took some time to speak to one student who was a tad bit confused about her title. “Are you the Prince?” a young boy asked Middleton. Of course, she made sure to do her go-to parenting move.

  • On Thursday, Sarah Ferguson opened up about recently learning that the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has approved a warehouse to be built at Oakdown Farm in Dummer. The new construction will require the chopping down of oak trees that line the road into the village where Fergie lived as a child. Now she’s asking others to sign a petition against these plans and save the trees that are so close to her heart.
  • On Wednesday, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continued their royal tour of Scotland by hosting NHS staff for a special screening at the Palace of Holyroodhouse—the official residence of Queen Elizabeth. To attend the event, the royal couple got permission from Her Majesty to borrow a Land Rover that was once owned by the late Prince Philip.

On Tuesday, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge paid a visit to European Marine Energy Centre to learn about the town’s push for carbon zero and hydrogen power. After taking a boat ride at the facility, they met with schoolchildren who were patiently awaiting the couple. The duchess took some time to speak to one student who was a tad bit confused about her title. “Are you the Prince?” a young boy asked Middleton. Of course, she made sure to do her go-to parenting move.

On Wednesday, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continued their royal tour of Scotland by hosting NHS staff for a special screening at the Palace of Holyroodhouse—the official residence of Queen Elizabeth. To attend the event, the royal couple got permission from Her Majesty to borrow a Land Rover that was once owned by the late Prince Philip.

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