Royal News Roundup: a Stunning Portrait of Princess Diana, an Emotional Message from Prince William & More

Plus, a throwback video featuring Kate Middleton

Published Jul 3, 2024

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This week, Prince William penned an emotional message on social media following a game between the English men’s soccer team and team Slovakia. The Prince of Wales signed the message with his initial: “W.”
The future king also took part in a panel discussion at an Earthshot Prize Innovation Camp in London to celebrate the old and new Earthshot Prize finalists.
In honor of Armed Forces Day, Kensington Palace released a video featuring Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton. The montage clip included footage of Princess Catherine putting on an armed forces headset.
On July 3, Prince William joined his father, King Charles, and Queen Camilla in Scotland for the Thistle Service at St. Giles’s Cathedral in Edinburgh, where they welcomed the newest Knights and Ladies of the Order of the Thistle.

To commemorate Armed Forces Day, Prince Harry sat down with Nikki Scott (aka the founder of Scotty’s Little Soldiers) in a recorded interview that was uploaded on social media. The Duke of Sussex couldn’t help but get emotional as she told her story.

On the final day of the Emperor and Empress of Japan's state visit, Queen Camilla turned heads in a vibrant blue dress by one of her go-to designers, Fiona Clare.
This past weekend, Buckingham Palace released a new portrait of King Charles dressed from head to toe in military regalia on social media.
Her Majesty hosted nine-year-old Tony Hudgell, who is a double amputee, after he was unable to attend a royal garden party back in May. A video posted on the royal family’s Instagram page shows the two interacting over a cup of tea.
On June 29, the royal family posted a striking photo of Queen Camilla posing with dozens of students from Christ Church C of E Primary School on Instagram.
This week, King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted the Sovereign’s Garden Party at Holyroodhouse in Scotland.

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On June 28, Princess Anne was discharged from Southmead Hospital in Bristol, England, after suffering a concussion and minor injuries from a speculated horse-riding incident.
Following her hospitalization, the Princess Royal addressed the public with a written statement after she was unable to attend a ceremonial event in Canada.

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On Princess Diana’s 63rd birthday, her youngest brother, Charles Spencer, shared a stunning image of his late sister on social media.
Sarah Ferguson honored her dear friend, Princess Diana, with an emotional tribute on Instagram, which included a throwback photo.
As Honorary President of LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming), the Duchess of Edinburgh paid a visit to the Groundswell Agricultural Festival Show at Lannock Manor Farm in Hitchin. For the occasion, she opted for a floral, belted top and matching skirt from Soler, as well as a double-breasted cashmere blazer from Eleventy Milano.
Duchess Sophie popped out in a sleeveless shirtdress for the Royal Windsor Cup Final in London.
For the Sovereign’s Garden Party, Sophie rocked a beautiful Roland Mouret baby blue maxi dress with a matching brimmed feather hat.
Princess Beatrice dressed to impress in an Ecru/Mauve Chalk Printed Dress from The Kooples while attending a presentation of work by street artist Mr. Brainwash at Jack Barclay Bentley in London.
Princess Margaret’s daughter, Lady Sarah Chatto, has been named as the new President of the Royal Ballet School, following behind her late mother, who previously held the title.

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