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Kate 'born to be Queen' as top astrologer claims Duchess' royal destiny written in stars

KATE, Duchess of Cambridge was made to become a member of the Royal Family as her star sign gifted her with the "perfect" characteristics to thrive in royal circles, astrologer Chris Love claimed. Princess Diana would be ‘all over’ Kate and Meghan says expert Kate, Duchess of Cambridge steadily won over the support of royal fans across the world since she joined the Royal Family through her marriage to Prince William in 2011. The Duchess of Cambridge as proved to be resilient in the face of intense public scrutiny and astrologer Chris Love suggested her ability to adjust to her royal life may be down to her star sign. Speaking to Yahoo Lifestyle, Mr Love said: "Capricorns are ruled by being hard workers and having a pristine public persona is of the utmost importance. This is perfect for the strict and demanding guidelines that come with being a royal. "Kate was a shoe in with the Royal Family when she married Prince William in 2011 and she’s been a stylish and graceful royal icon ever since. "Capricorns strongly identify with their role in society so I venture to guess Kate feels quite fulfilled in her meaningful title. "Capricorns have an insane emotional resilience to criticism, which definitely comes in handy with the press, tabloids and the entire internet always scrutinising her." Mr Love drew a comparison between Kate and her late mother-in-law Princess Diana, suggesting the Princess of Wales struggled to settle down in the Royal Family because of her more emotional nature.

Kate's star signs is characterised by resilience to criticism (Image: GETTY)

Kate has steadily won over the support of royal fans because of her kindness (Image: GETTY) He continued: "For comparison, Princess Diana was a Cancer – a sign that tends to emotionally withdraw when they feel criticised where Capricorns tend to persevere and save face. "Nothing will destroy the persona Capricorns work so hard to achieve." But the Duchess also has a more emotive side because of her moon sign being Cancer – a trait Mr Love suggested also helps Kate remain attuned to Prince William. The astrologer said: "The moon sign accounts for the emotional qualities and cancer is a widely sensitive, warm and family-oriented sign.

Kate is also a very solid support to Prince William, Love suggested (Image: GETTY) "This means Kate’s emotional support is rooted in family and she is deeply fulfilled in motherhood. Her husband Prince William’s zodiac sign is cancer so with her cancer moon, Kate most likely has a great understanding of the same emotional support her husband needs." Discussing her more community-oriented characteristics, Mr Love said the Duchess of Cambridge is likely to have a strong moral compass thanks to additional astrological traits. He added: "The venus placement forms how we view our connection to others. Kate’s Venus placement is in Aquarius, a sign that cares deeply for the greater good of humanity. "This accounts for Kate’s caring approach when connecting with others and her compassion when it comes to issues that affect the world at large.

Kate has a very close bond with all three of her children and she's often pictured on outings with them (Image: GETTY)

Chris Love suggested Kate already had a "shoe in" when she joined the royals (Image: EXPRESS.CO.UK) "This makes the perfect moral compass for a royal whose work can actually make a difference in the world." Kate has become the patron of several charities since marrying into the Royal Family and has developed a strong interest in childhood mental development. In November, the Duchess of Cambridge was revealed to have shadowed members of the maternity unit at Kingston Hospital over two days to discuss with the staff and patients the care new mothers and their children receive before and after birth. Kate later penned a letter marking the Year of the Nurse and Midwife in which she praised medical staff for their "humbling work" and commitment to help others at a vulnerable and life-changing time. Source: EXPRESS CO UK Read the full article

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry wrote a sweet birthday message for Prince Louis, but some people think it broke royal protocol

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry left a comment under Kensington Palace's recent Instagram post celebrating Prince Louis' birthday. They left a sweet message wishing him a happy birthday: "Happy Birthday Louis! Sending lots of love from both of us!" Some commenters think the couple broke royal protocol by not addressing him as "Prince Louis." This appears to be one of the first times the Sussex Royal account has interacted with Kate Middleton and Prince William's Instagram account. Visit INSIDER's homepage for more stories. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry caused a stir when they set up their own Instagram account in April. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's official account has been used to share photos of their royal duties, and more recently to send a sweet birthday message to their nephew, Prince Louis. The young prince turned 1 year old on Tuesday. The Kensington Palace Instagram account celebrated by posting new photos of the young royal on the eve of his birthday. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwkq68KF-xS/?utm_source=ig_embed When the palace posted a set of photos taken by Kate Middleton herself, the Sussex Royal account left Louis a special birthday comment.

Happy Birthday Louis Kensington Palace Instagram "Happy Birthday Louis!"Kensington Palace/Instagram Read more:Kensington Palace just shared 2 new photos of Prince Louis taken by his mom Kate Middleton "Happy Birthday Louis!" they wrote in the comment, "Sending lots of love from both of us! 🎂🎈xo" While the comment seemed to delight many royal fans based on the 7,204 "likes" it has received at the time of this post, some weren't too pleased that the couple — or whoever wrote the message for them — left out the word "Prince" when addressing their nephew. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwkq--RFHDM/?utm_source=ig_embed "Shouldn't you be using his title because you're addressing him in public?" one commenter wrote while another person added, "It's not just Louis … It's Prince Louis of Cambridge. Please be formal." Others defended Markle and Harry's comment, claiming that "it's Instagram, they don't have to be formal," and asking, "why would it be Prince Louis to his uncle and aunt?" This appears to be one of the first times fans have seen them interact with Middleton and Prince William's official account, as the couple has largely been using their Instagram account to keep royal watchers updated on their philanthropic duties and to share previously unreleased photos. Read the full article

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From capturing unstaged moments to choosing colours that 'pop' on camera, experts reveal the clever tricks Kate uses when taking snaps of her children (and say she's definitely improved over time)

Kate Middleton, 37, shared three snaps of Louis yesterday to mark first birthday She previously described herself as an 'enthusiastic amateur photographer' In 2015 Kate shared the first non-professional official photograph of a royal baby Professional photographers Bronwen Sharpe and Jaimie Harris discuss her skills Duchess has 'natural ability to capture humanity and great eye for composition'

Kate Middleton will reportedly take a more hands on approach to the royal social media account sharing more of her photographs on the Instagram page Whenever there's a special occasion in the Cambridge family calendar, royal fans are now accustomed to being treated to an adorable photograph of the children - usually taken by their mother. Yesterday, to mark the first birthday of her youngest son, Kate Middleton shared three stunning portraits of Prince Louis, taken in the garden at their home in Norfolk. The Duchess of Cambridge, who has previously described herself an 'enthusiastic amateur photographer', has demonstrated considerable skill behind the camera over the years - with rumours she's set to take over the KensingtonRoyal Instagram page.

The royal has been spotted clutching her camera on several royal visits including this one to Charlottetown Canada in So what's her secret? What clever techniques does she employ to make these simple pictures of her children so captivating? London-based award-winning photographer Bronwen Sharpe puts it down to Kate's natural ability to capture 'authentic unstaged moments' - and the fact she chooses her own children as her subjects. She told FEMAIL: 'No other photographer would be able to capture the same connection she has with her children. There is a real warmth and love that is present in her work. 'She has a natural ability to capture humanity with a great eye for composition and colour.'

Kate became the first member of the royal family to take the first official photographs of a royal baby back in Her use of colour is also praised by paparazzi photographer Jaimie Harris. 'She always puts them in bright outfits which make a photo pop,' she explained. 'I think she's definitely improved since her first George and Charlotte photos, she's now experimenting with different light by venturing outside into the garden.' Hands-on parent Kate became the first member of the royal family to take the first official photographs of a royal baby back in 2015, when she released her snaps of newborn Charlotte in the arms of her big brother Prince George.

No other photographer would be able to capture the same connection she has with her children There is a real warmth and love that is present in her work She then she has captured several official photographs of George, five, Charlotte, three, and Louis, one, to mark important family milestones. Royal fans often wait in trepidation for the pictures, which typically capture their subjects looking natural and relaxed. Bronwen said the real strength of her recent work is in the way she 'captures joy and real moments in her subjects' expressions'. 'Kate has a great ability to frame and capture unstaged moments. She has an intuitive eye for colour, composition and light, often placing her subjects in soft lighting,' she explained.

Kate has a natural ability to capture humanity with a great eye for composition and colour according to Bronwen Pictured is Princess Charlotte 'She composes her pictures with clarity and balance, with no distracting elements in the background - evident in the recent pictures of Louis and of Charlotte on her second birthday. 'Kate has a great ability to create wonderful out of focus backgrounds using limited depth of field. She had mastered the use of natural light, so I would like to see her try to introduce studio lights in combination with natural light.'

Bronwen told how Kate has a natural ability to capture humanity with a great eye for composition and colour Jaimie told how Kate always ensures her children's faces are the main focus of her pictures and sometimes sacrifices good framing. 'In a few shots of George and Charlotte, she has cut off their hands or only has one of their hands in the shot, she said. 'I think she just makes sure the faces are in focus. If she took more full length photos, she could crop in after to make sure her framing is more on point, without chopping off body parts.'

Kates use of colour is praised by paparazzi photographer Jaimie Harris who told how the Duchess uses bright outfits to make the photos pop The Duchess's passion for photography dates back to before she became a member of The Firm. Her official profile on the British Monarchy's website includes a list of hobbies which features 'photography and painting', and explains: 'The Duchess's enthusiasm for photography saw her taking photographs as part of her role during her time working within Party Pieces, a family company owned and run by her parents.'

In this picture of Princess Charlotte on her first day at nursery in January Bronwen told how Kate composed the picture with clarity and balance Kate has showcased an artistic flare since her teens, having studied art history at the University of St. Andrews, where she met Prince William. She produced her undergraduate thesis on the era of photography - in particular, photographs of children. As the patron for the National Portrait Gallery in London, last year Kate opened its Victorian Giants: The Birth of Art Photography exhibition, and penned the foreword to its catalogue, in which she discussed her passion for the medium.

image a _ The show explored the 'birth of art photography in England' and much of its work was dedicated to photographs of children. 'Children held a special place in the Victorian imagination and were celebrated for their seemingly boundless potential,' Kate wrote in the foreward. 'This notion still rings true for us today and it underpins much of my official work and the charities I have chosen to support, and, indeed, my role as a young mother.'

Jaimie told how Kate always ensures her childrens faces are the main focus of her pictures and sometimes sacrifices good framing Speaking about her own passion for photography, she went on: 'As a student at the University of St. Andrews, I chose it as the subject of my undergraduate thesis and photographs of children in particular, which feature prominently in the exhibition, are of real interest to me.' Her prowess behind the camera was marked officially in 2017, when she was named an honorary member of the Royal Photographic Society, with its chief executive Dr Michael Pritchard FRPS commending her 'talent' and 'long-standing interest in photography and its history'. Kate's most recent photographs of Prince Louis were shot at Anmer Hall, a Georgian country house in the village of Anmer in Norfolk, where the Cambridges reside when they're not at Kensington Palace.

Another colourful shot this time of Prince George on his first day at the Westacre Montessori nursery school near Sandringham in Norfolk Could Kate be taking over the KensingtonRoyal Instagram account? The royal has been spotted clutching her camera on several royal visits, including this one to Charlottetown, Canada in 2011 The royal has been spotted clutching her camera on several royal visits, including this one to Charlottetown, Canada in 2011 Over the past few years the mother-of-three has shared a number of stunning images of Prince George, five, Princess Charlotte, three, and Prince Louis, one.

Jaimie told how Kates priority is making sure the childrens faces are in focus as in this shot of Prince Louis as a baby in April But now it seems the Duchess is set to step up her Instagram game, as sources say she will 'share more of her photos over the months ahead' on the KensingtonRoyal Instagram account. This follows rumours that her sister-in-law Meghan Markle, 37, is controlling the SussexRoyal account.

Kates prowess behind the camera was marked officially in when she was named an honorary member of the Royal Photographic Society Eagle-eyed royal watchers have recently been analysing captions on the new @SussexRoyal Instagram account, deducing that they have been written by Meghan Markle. Fans have been quick to spot Americanised spellings, as well as dollar signs and American English in the posts, and claim this points to a US native writing them. Several posts use the US spelling of 'organization', rather than 'organisation', and 'programs' rather than 'programmes'.

Bronwen said the real strength of Kates recent work is in the way she captures joy and real moments in her subjects expressions It's prompted speculation that Kate could soon be following suit, if this is indeed the case, to post a broader range of pictures in the coming months. A source told Harper's Bazaar that Kate is 'looking forward to sharing more of her photos over the months ahead - including on the @KensingtonRoyal Instagram account.' Before she began dating Prince Harry, 34, Meghan amassed millions of followers on social media and loved interacting with her fans. The former Suits star often posted pictures of her doing yoga, cuddling her dogs and enjoying a glass of wine on her Instagram account. In January last year when she shut down her profile, Meghan released a statement via Kensington Palace, saying she was 'grateful to everyone who has followed her social media accounts over the years'. Unlike Prince Harry or Meghan Markle, who have both reportedly had 'secret' social media accounts, Kate has generally stayed clear. It has been rumoured in the past that Kate has an Mumsnet account in order to swap parenting tips with other mothers. Source: DAILYMAIL MAILONLINE Read the full article

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle URGED not to make Princess Diana mistake: 'She got too big'

PRINCESS Diana “became too big for the Royal Family” and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could be heading in the same direction, a historian has claimed. On this week's episode of Yahoo’s Royal Box, historian Anna Whitelock claimed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are teetering on the edge of celebrity and royal. She warned the royal couple could be heading in the same direction as Princess Diana and may result in them out-growing the Royal family. “Harry and Meghan are in this situation where actually they are significant to the royal brand in the sense of generating interest but actually not significant to the monarchy in terms of its future,” she explained.

Meghan and Harry visited Morocco in Africa together recently seen directly above and now it is rumored the pair will relocate to Africa once their child She went on to add that couple are “cultivating themselves as a social media couple”. After launching their own Instagram profile only weeks ago, the couple broke Guinness World Records by reaching over one million followers in less than six hours. Anna further added: “I think the line that they’re walking and are going to have to walk very carefully, is between royalty and celebrity. “They may end up diverting too far away from the royal brand and become celebrities in their own right. The historian added claims that Harry’s mother, Princess Diana, did the same thing during her time married to Prince Charles.'

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have penned a sweet birthday message to their nephew Prince Louis to mark his first birthday on Tuesday Diana generated masses of global interest for the Royal Family in the 1980s and 1990s, and after their separating in 1992, she was often surrounded by her A-list friends at high-profile events. “The problem is, if you’re a royal you can generate lots and lots of interest and lots of appeal, but ultimately it’s got to be for the firm, it can’t be for any one person,” Anna said. “Of course that’s where Diana, to some extent, came unstuck because brand Diana became bigger than that of the Royal Family.”

Prince Harry walked towards the chapel beside Princess Anne while his brother William was a few paces behind with the Tindalls But Anna claimed Harry's brother Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton won't have the same problem. “I think in a sense Kate and William are very much the royal couple," she continued. "They have to be, very soon they're going to be next in line to the throne." It comes after Princess Diana "spoke from the grave" and delivered a warning to Meghan. On Monday, it was claimed that Harry and Meghan will "move to Africa" to "stop the Duchess from becoming bigger than Diana". Read the full article

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The Startling Truth the Meghan Markle Birth Drama Has Revealed About William and Harry

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's baby hasn't even been born yet, and already it's telling us so much about the nature of the monarchy.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harrys first baby is due any day now Image Getty With the Duchess of Sussex's due date fast approaching—or just past, no one really knows—speculation is raging as to the circumstances in which she will actually be delivered of a son or daughter, as the official announcement traditionally states. But will there even be that exactly worded announcement posted outside the Buckingham Palace gates? Where will the baby be delivered, in London or closer to Harry and Meghan's new residence in Windsor? At a hospital or at home, hearkening back to the way it was always done before Princess Anne and Princess Dianaeschewed the norms of previous generations? Harry and Meghan have "taken a personal decision to keep the plans around the arrival of their baby private," a Buckingham Palace spokesman said earlier this month. Lest anyone needs reminding, when Kate Middleton gave birth to each of her three children, the process unfolded, from the declaration of labor to their first photo op, with military precision. It felt as if there was no room for error and, luckily, the babies obliged. So that's the royal baby protocol we've been used to for the past six years, and the wait-and-see nature of Meghan's pregnancy—which, in real life, is obviously the more normal of the two scenarios—has driven home not just the differing sensibilities between Kate and Meghan (Kate, unless she really wanted to rock the boat, didn't exactly have too much say in the matter), but just how different Harry and his older brother Prince William's lives are—and have been all along. The schism that appears to have formed between the two turned into a division of continental proportions this week when it was reported that Harry and Meghan might move to Africa after their baby is born—and the palace didn't deny it.

Harry and Meghan are allegedly in a feud with Wills and Kate all pictured above together in March which is rumured to be a reason behind their Africa move "Any future plans for The Duke and Duchess are speculative at this stage," a spokesperson said in response. "No decisions have been taken about future roles. The Duke will continue to his role as Commonwealth Youth Ambassador." The fact that this idea is even among life's possibilities for the couple illustrates the divergent paths the Cambridges and Sussexes will continue to take as William and Kate get ever closer to the throne and Harry and Meghan set out on their own. Which isn't to say that Harry doesn't remain a beloved member of the family, but as sixth in line to the throne, never has the heir felt more spare. While royal watchers have differed in recent months with regard to how much the severing of Harry's and William's households really means for their personal relationship as brothers, with some doubling down on the feud explanation and others judging it a perfectly normal progression now that Harry is married and starting his own family, there's no doubt that steps are being taken to insert distance between the two.

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall also wished the young prince a happy birthday with a sweet Instagram post The couple selected a photo of Louis Should this Africa move come to pass, or a move to Canada, Australia or any other far-off locale that's been mentioned, the official reason would be that Harry and Meghan are further spreading their philanthropic wings. But they won't be able to shake the underlying narrative that they actually want to distance themselves from the daily grind of royal life as much as possible, which, for Harry, carries the additional detraction of operating in William's shadow. Harry, however, not too long ago committed himself to full-time royalty, with the packed schedule of appearances and directory's worth of patronages that entails. Not to mention, family has always been important to him, and almost everyone in the world whom he's close to lives in the United Kingdom. Then again, Harry has personal connections to Africa, with Meghan and without. In addition to having his own charity in Lesotho, Princess Diana did some of her most memorable humanitarian work in the region, meeting with Nelson Mandelaand other anti-apartheid leaders, as well as AIDS patients and homeless teens in South Africa, and visiting with landmine victims in Angola. Incidentally, shortly before she died, Diana said she was thinking of moving to South Africa, where her brother Charles lived at the time, to retire from public life.

The Queen pictured being welcomed at the Windsor Castle chapel by Prince Harry Zara and Mike Tindall and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Maybe, with the arrival of Meghan in his life, home has become too much for Harry—the attention, the criticism, the expectations…or lack thereof. Two years apart in age, William and Harry occupied neighboring rungs on the royal ladder for the entirety of their lives until William's first child, Prince George, was born. Of course, their situation wasn't a case of an uncle stewing over his nephew's arrival (though George does love The Lion King). Rather, Harry's move down the ladder was an inevitability, one that he, as a 28-year-old man at the time, had comfortably accepted as a fact of his life. Not to mention, no one is clamoring for a promotion, considering how succession actually works. "Is there any one of the royal family who wants to be king or queen? I don't think so, but we will carry out our duties at the right time," he told biographer Angela Levin in 2017. At the same time, he has a platform and he wants to do good with it, as his mother did in her too-short life. "I feel there is just a smallish window when people are interested in me before take over, and I've got to make the most of it," he said. The window burst open, taking half the wall with it, however, when he and Meghan got engaged, then proceeded to have the most talked-about wedding on the planet in 2018 and then announce, five months later, that a baby was on the way.

In attendance to celebrate the Queens birthday were from front the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Princess Beatrice Prince Andrew Zara and Mike Tindall If he hadn't before, Harry has certainly realized since getting married just how much people's interest in him and Meghan hasn't waned, and isn't likely to wane anytime soon. Hence the recent measures to take control of their own narrative—moving out of Kensington Palace, having their own office, starting a separate Instagram account, etc. They tried to take it further, wanting to hang their own independent Sussex shingle, but the queen determined that their office had to remain under the Buckingham Palace umbrella. That minor setback aside, Harry's distance from the throne—which will only grow longer once George and his siblings have children—is what's allowing him to contemplate a big move, or a private birth plan. To the big brother goes the crown, but to the little brother…the chance for a little something extra. William and Kate may be trying to bring up Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louisas normally as possible for as long as possible, but Harry and Meghan could actually do it with their kid. (Again, relatively speaking. Grandma's house is Buckingham Palace…and Windsor Castle, and Sandringham, and Balmoral…) Their baby will automatically be a lord or lady, it being up to the queen to bestow something grander, but there is precedent should Harry and Meghan not want their child to have any title at all. Harry's cousins Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall are title-less, thanks to Princess Anne's desire to give them a so-called regular life, minus their grandmother being the queen and all, and it's worked out wonderfully for them. And then there's William, on the straight-and-narrow road to the throne.

The Royal Wedding was said to have cost in the region of million "Prince William is not an institution; nor a soap star; nor a football hero. He is a boy: in the next few years, perhaps the most important and sometimes painful part of his life, he will grow up and become a man," read the press marching orders when William, future king, enrolled at Eton in 1995. Those words proved eerily prescient. William and Harry have always been inextricably linked—as brothers, as children of a dysfunctional marriage, and as sufferers of a grotesque tragedy, one that would forever cloud their opinions of the media and leave them wondering what could have been if Diana had lived. When their mother died in 1997, William was 15 and Harry was two weeks away from his 13th birthday. Days later they walked together somberly, along with their father, grandfather and uncle, behind their mother's casket toward Westminster Abbey. The funeral was watched by approximately 2.5 billion people, after which the brothers were whisked away to Charles' country estate, Highgrove, before returning to their respective schools. Their two-year age gap had been enough to make William the one who was more attuned to his mother's mood swings, and more aware of his parents' separation in 1992, when he was 10. According to Tim Graham's 2008 biography William, friends said that Diana confided in her eldest son as if he were an adult, while Charles thought her talking to William about their marriage was entirely inappropriate. When they finally decided to separate, Diana visited William at his grammar school, Ludgrove, to discuss the matter with him.

Meghan and Harry visited Morocco in Africa together recently seen directly above and now it is rumored the pair will relocate to Africa once their child "I went to the school and put it to William, particularly, that if you find someone you love in life you must hang on to it and look after it, and if you were lucky enough to find someone who loved you then one must protect it," she told Martin Bashir for the BBC's Panorama in 1995. Asked how William took the news, she said, "He's a child that's a deep thinker, and we don't know for a few years how it's gone in. But I put it in gently, without resentment or any anger. " Despite the separation, the still-married Prince and Princess of Wales continued to appear as a family with their children on important royal occasions. Diana told Bashir, "I mean, once or twice I've heard people say to me that, you know, 'Diana's out to destroy the monarchy,' which has bewildered me, because why would I want to destroy something that is my children's future?" Charles and Diana didn't officially divorce until 1996, and then a year later Diana was gone. Her death prompted a national display of emotion that was simultaneously touching and overwhelming for two boys who all of a sudden felt like everybody's concern. Directing the vow to his late sister, Charles Spencer said in his eulogy at Diana's funeral, that he and the rest of her "blood family" would "do all we can to continue the imaginative and loving way in which you were steering these two exceptional young men, so that their souls are not simply immersed by duty and tradition, but can sing openly as you All in all, Prince Charles proceeded to raise two upstanding men with the help of the village that is the royal family, including Granny, the queen.

Meghans friends and the British taxpayer forked out for her lavish New York baby shower They both joined the military and learned how to fly helicopters. They even both sewed their wild oats—though William's were quick oats in comparison to Harry's steel-cut, slow-cook variety. And they were forever bonded as princes, grandsons of the queen, sentenced to an odd life even in the best of times. But one has always been freer to sing than the other. "They are normal little boys who are unlucky enough to create an abnormal amount of attention," their father remarked back in the 1980s. As a 3-year-old, William was the hot-headed trouble-maker, envious of the attention bestowed on baby Harry. It was as a serious-looking teenager that William developed his reputation for being the more pragmatic, less temperamental, more stable brother. The mercurial Harry, empathetic but unpredictable like Diana, may have gotten into more trouble but he was also considered the more infectiously charming of the two. However, by the time Harry was romping around a billiard table in the buff, William—no longer a jealous toddler—seemed content to let his brother have the attention. "Too much army and not enough prince," Harry has characterized his wilder moments. Ironically, young 'n' wild Harry got so much attention, he resented his brother for not shouldering his fair share, especially since William wasn't exactly a saint. "He was also drinking when he shouldn't have been, but because he was the heir, he got away with it, and Harry was the one who took the flak," Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair's royals correspondent, explained to the magazine's Julie Miller last year. "It took one of their aides to actually coax Harry into speaking to William again, because Harry was so angry." But overall, the two have balanced each other out. "You've got a really trusted sibling who is incredibly complementary to you in character as well as in outlook and belief and ideals and values and that sort of thing, which Prince Harry undoubtedly is with Prince William," Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, who worked as the brothers' private secretary for eight years, told royals biographer Penny Junor for her 2014 book Prince Harry: Brother, Soldier, Son.

Kate Middleton joins Prince William and Prince Harry at the Queens birthday Easter service live updates Photo C GETTY IMAGES " can apply different skills and talents to some of the issues that William as monarch may not have the time for, or which may not be quite appropriate for the top man to do but which the man one down can do." A lot has to happen, of course, before the Duke of Cambridge becomes king, all of it rather unpleasant. Not only does the longest-reigning monarch in British history have to no longer be around, but William and Harry's own father will also have to be gone or have decided for some reason to pass the crown along to his eldest son—a move Prince Charles has given no indication whatsoever that he's planning to make. William himself has said that he tries not to think too much about it for those very morbid reasons. But at the same time, he's expected to live his life as a future king, now more so than ever as the energetic but also 93-year-old Queen Elizabeth II continues to lighten her own list of responsibilities with an eye on the future. The 36-year-old is allowed his missteps and peccadilloes—his father already proved that you can step in it on numerous occasions on the journey but end up at the same destination—but ultimately he's being groomed to think like a monarch. And monarchs are judgy. As the "top man," William got the memo early on that something bigger than him required his cooperation. Harry took longer to sort himself out, not just romantically, and there was good reason for it. While some people may have been uncomfortable approaching the rambunctious prince or otherwise raining on what looked like a high-spirited parade, William eventually got his little brother to seek counseling for unresolved issues triggered by their mum's death. "My brother was a huge blessing," Harry said in a 2017 interview on Bryony Gordon's Mad World podcast. "He kept saying, 'this is not right, this is not normal—you need to talk about stuff. It's not normal to think that nothing's affected you.'"

Princess Dianas astrologer Debbie Frank called Meghan a showstopper and firecracker who is all about the Meghan brand William's intervention is something Harry has always been grateful for, and their bond runs deep—but that doesn't mean it wasn't capable of being jolted by the sort of disagreements that have been roiling families since the beginning of time. The party line was that William and Kate were as excited as anybody about Harry and Meghan's engagement. The media quickly dubbed them the "Fab Four," because what could have been better than fashionable double dates featuring the future of the British monarchy? William served as Harry's best man, just as Harry did for William in 2011. And then… It got weird. First it was the sadly expected rumors of a problem between Meghan and Kate, who seem to have a perfectly cordial, if unremarkable, relationship. Despite the fact that Kate has been a busy mother of three since April 2018 and spent the summer on maternity leave from royal duties (which, as a future queen, are different from Meghan's), and Meghan was kinda busy going on her honeymoon and acquainting herself with her brand-new life, their lack of face time with each other provided endless fodder for sensational stories about the Fab Four breaking up. But more recently, it's been Harry and William at the center of the discord reports—though it's not as if their wives aren't still key supporting characters.

The brothers stand several feet apart outside the chapel entrance as the Queen enters through the door "During the early stages of relationship, ahead of the engagement announcement, William did speak to Harry, just wanting to make sure Harry knew what he was getting himself into," Katie Nicholl reported shortly before Christmas. "He voiced some concerns that things were moving too quickly… I was told when Harry first brought Meghan back to the palace, he was desperate for Kate's approval. He so wanted Kate and Meghan to become firm friends and allies. I don't think it ever crossed his mind that he perhaps wouldn't get it unconditionally from his brother." So, not all interventions are welcome. "I think Harry felt that he didn't have the backing from the one person he really wanted it from," Nicholl said. Moreover, she added, "I think it's unfortunate that Meghan and Kate have really been caught in this crossfire, because there hasn't been any fall out. The thought of two duchesses fighting simply pulls more headlines than a rift between brothers." And yet the princes' purported problems—made all the more stark and unexpected because they preceded by a decades-long narrative that optimistically squeezed them together into a Diana-shaped mold—are holding their own in the headlines. "It's a bit sad really," a source told the Sunday Times this past weekend. "The wives don't get on. The brothers have fallen out." People reported that the princes didn't speak to each other on the way in or out of St. George's Chapel on Easter Sunday, though Harry was seen chatting with Kate, whom he's always treated like a sister.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have penned a sweet birthday message to their nephew Prince Louis to mark his first birthday on Tuesday Meghan, who could go into labor any minute, did not attend the service, after which all the family in town had lunch with the queen at Windsor Castle. But while they apparently didn't go on an egg hunt together, just a week prior, the tuxedo-wearing brothers seemed perfectly normal with each other at the premiere of Our Planet, the latest documentary narrated by national treasure David Attenborough, at London's Natural History Museum. They attended with Prince Charles, the trio's first outing without any spouses since April 2017. Sources told the Telegraph recently that Charles and his boys are "closer than ever" these days—but it's also known that Charles has grown averse to drama in his golden years. And there couldn't have been a better time for him to get his sons together for a cheerful night out. It's not as if they don't still need each other, no matter how many royal expectations, time zones and ladder rungs come between them. Source: EONLINE COM Read the full article

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Heavily pregnant Meghan Markle has lunch with friend Abigail Spencer ahead of baby shower

A stunning look for the Duchess The royal baby countdown is officially on! The Duchess of Sussex looked radiant and beamed with happiness as she left The Mark hotel in New York ahead of her baby shower. Megha, who is attending her lavish baby shower on Tuesday, was pictured heading out to have lunch with friend Abigail Spencer at The Surrey Hotel ahead of her lavish shower, which has been planned for her by her best friend Jessica Mulroney.

Heavily pregnant Meghan Markle has lunch with friend Abigail Spencer ahead of baby shower Photo C GETTY IMAGES The mum-to-be was typically elegant in a black coat and kept her makeup to a minimum, instead showing off her natural pregnancy glow. Wearing sunglasses, Prince Harry's wife walked briskly past the cameras and kept her head down as she exited the Upper East Side hotel. Preparations had begun early on Tuesday, with gifts and decoration delivered to the venue. A team of florists was pictured delivering hundreds of colourful blooms to the hotel, with the spring flowers appearing to give a special nod to Meghan's due date in late April. Security was increased and barriers were also put into place outside the hotel ahead of the Duchess' arrival.

Meghan and Abigail Spencer headed out for lunch Photo C GETTY IMAGES While the hundreds of pink roses could be a hint that Meghan and Prince Harry may be expecting a baby girl, other flowers including orange and yellow tulips were also among the bouquets set to go on display at the baby shower. Meanwhile, one member of the team carried what appeared to be an orange tree, which in Eastern history have come to symbolise prosperity, happiness and luck – a fitting gift to the mum-to-be.

Meghan leaves her baby shower Photo C GETTY IMAGES One of the first presents to arrive was a huge convertible crib by babyletto, which retails online for £290. The item, which includes a toddler bed conversion kit and comes in a range of colours, was delivered to the hotel carefully packaged in its box.

Decorations and flowers were delivered to the hotel Photo C GETTY IMAGES Source: HELLO MAGAZINE Read the full article

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Queen Elizabeth Read ‘Riot Act’ To Princes Charles, Andrew For This Reason

Queen Elizabeth II reportedly read the riot act to her sons Prince Charles and Prince Andrew following a crisis in Sandringham in 1995. In Channel 5’s documentary “Paxman on the Queen’s Children,” royal expert Jeremy Paxman discussed the breakdown of Prince Charles' marriage to Princess Diana and Prince Andrew’s marriage to Sarah Ferguson. Both couples separated in 1992.

Queen Elizabeth felt that she had enough of Prince Charles and Prince Andrews marital woes and urged them to divorce their wives in Pictured Major scandals followed the female royals after their separation, with Ferguson being involved in a toe-sucking scandal and Princess Diana giving a controversial interview with Panorama. After the Princess of Wales’ interview aired in 1995, Her Majesty apparently decided that enough was enough. “Her Majesty had a plan to take back control from her wayward children,” Paxman said.

Meghan Markle and Queen Elizabeth II Jeff J Mitchell Getty Images Phil Dampier, a royal reporter, was the one who broke the news of the Queen issuing an ultimatum to her two sons. “The Queen had summoned her children to what you can only describe as a summit, at Sandringham. The monarchy itself was in peril, it was such a low ebb,” he said. Her Majesty felt the need to step in because the monarchy was in such a bad state. She encouraged her sons to divorce their wives by reading the riot act to them, and they did as they were told in 1996.

Every time Kate Middleton and other royals have borrowed the Queens jewellery Photo C GETTY IMAGES Prince Andrew and Ferguson were first to finalize their divorce in May 1986, and there were rumors claiming that the mom of two received a huge settlement from the royal family. Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s divorce was finalized in August 1996, with the latter receiving an even bigger lump sum settlement from the royal family.

Every time Kate Middleton and other royals have borrowed the Queens jewellery Photo C GETTY IMAGES Princess Diana and Ferguson both lost the “Her Royal Highness” title after their divorce. Prince Andrew’s ex-wife is now known as Sarah, the Duchess of York. Princess Diana continues to be called the Princess of Wales, but she passed away one year after her divorce was finalized on Aug. 31, 1997, following a fatal car crash in Paris. SOURCE: IBTIMES COM Read the full article

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Meghan and Camilla’s secret meeting exposed

Charles’ wife has finally found a firm ally- and it’s got the royals seething. The Queen's worst nightmare is being realised as a clear division is being established in the royal family - and it will come as no surprise that Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, is once more at the centre of the latest drama rocking the palace. As the royal press office scrambles to help repair the Duchess of Sussex's image – Meghan has been accused of being demanding, difficult and fame-hungry in recent weeks – Camilla has sunk her claws into the newest member of the family, doing everything she can to form a secret alliance with the American-born princess in a bid to secure her as a firm ally in the Windsor clan.

She cant keep her hands off Images Getty Images It comes after the duchesses were first spotted deep in conversation at an event just days after Meghan, 37, wed Prince Harry, 34, in Windsor in May. Now, Woman's Day can reveal a photo of Camilla talking to Meghan on that day – once thought to be a friendly exchange between royal wives – reveals the very moment the 71-year-old decided to make Meghan her latest project. Now, palace aides fear Meghan has been won over by Camilla's charm. It's believed the women have been having one-on-one catch-ups on a regular basis. In fact, Camilla and Meghan are even swapping style tips. Cause and effect The Duchess of Cornwall was recently spotted carrying the same green leather DeMellier London bag that pregnant Meghan used at a royal event last year.

Bag buddies The duchesses have even been sharing style tips with each other Images Getty Images Each tote sold, which retails for $540, helps to fund vaccinations for a child in need in Africa. "Camilla adores Meghan's style and they've been getting together to discuss everything from clothes to the causes they support," one royal aide reveals. But everyone at the palace knows Camilla can be incredibly manipulative, and you can be sure there's more to this than her wanting to make Meghan feel comfortable among the royals. Camilla would want to make her an ally for all her nasty schemes!"

Camilla is determined to make Meghan her latest project Image Getty Images London bag that pregnant Meghan used at a royal event last year. Each tote sold, which retails for $540, helps to fund vaccinations for a child in need in Africa. "Camilla adores Meghan's style and they've been getting together to discuss everything from clothes to the causes they support," one royal aide reveals. "But everyone at the palace knows Camilla can be incredibly manipulative, and you can be sure there's more to this than her wanting to make Meghan feel comfortable among the royals. Camilla would want to make her an ally for all her nasty schemes!" The news comes after more criticism last week, with Harry's staff claiming he's become "high maintenance" ever since Meghan arrived on the scene. "The last thing Meghan needs to do is align herself with Camilla," another royal source explains. "Someone needs to talk some sense into her – before it's too late!" Meghan's bump obsession! Since she announced her pregnancy in October, Meghan has done everything she can to draw attention to her baby bump. From her gentle left-handed touch to her double-handed clasp and even talking to her tummy, it seems the mum-to-be can't keep her hands off it! Source: nowtolove com au Read the full article

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Princess Eugenie PREGNANT? The clues that could suggest newlywed may be expecting

PRINCESS Eugenie walked down the aisle and said “I do” to long-term boyfriend Jack Brooksbank in October 2018. Four months on could the newlyweds be expecting a Royal baby after dropping a major clue? Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank tied the knot on October 12, 2018. The couple had been together for more than seven years before they married in front of A-list celebrities and senior members of the Royal family at St George’s Chapel in Windsor. And now Royal fans are sure the Queen’s granddaughter is expecting a little bundle of joy in the near future. Is Princess Eugenie pregnant? Royal fans are convinced Princess Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank will welcome a baby soon.

Princess Eugenie married Jack Brooksbank in October Image GETTY And now a Royal expert has revealed a clue that could suggest the newlyweds will soon announce a pregnancy. Royal author Robert Jobson told Express.co.uk: “The royals do tend to have babies quite soon after they are married.” This corresponds by looks at previous Royal pregnancies which have happened within a short time after a ring is put on the finger. One example that supports this theory is by looking at the timing of the announcement of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's royal pregnancy. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, which married in May 2018, made an announcement on October 15, approximately six months after their wedding - and only three days after Princess Eugenie’s wedding.

Princess Eugenie shared this snap saying how exciting for Image Instagram Princess Eugenie At the point of the announcement, Meghan is thought to have been around three months pregnant, which means the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could have conceived around July, 2018, just three months after their wedding. Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank have been married since October 12, which will soon be four months ago, so a pregnancy announcement could be right around the corner. Queen Elizabeth II, whom Eugenie is very close with, and the Duke of Edinburgh also waited about three months before they got pregnant with their first child, Prince Charles. The Queen and Prince Philip got married on November 20, 1947 and had Prince Charles a year later, on November 14, 1948. And recently, Princess Eugenie dropped a major clue on her Instagram account which could imply some big news are coming. On January 22, the 28-year-old posted a photo of herself and husband Jack on Instagram writing: “#tbt to exactly this day last year - Jack and I announced our engagement. “What a year it’s been since then and how exciting for 2019.”

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank tied the knot on October Image GETTY The Instagram post has made punters make a flurry of bets on Princess Eugenie being pregnant, and odds are now on record lows. Bookmaker Coral has cut the odds on Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank having a baby in 2019 to just 6/4 as rumours continue to build that they newlyweds might be expecting already. Coral’s Harry Aitkenhead said: “When the couple tied the knot our betting had a 2019 baby as the outsider however rumours are really gathering pace now that Princess Eugenie could be pregnant. “It’s catapulted this year to the favourite for the year of their first child and Royal fans could be set to welcome two new arrivals in the world this year instead of one.” Source: EXPRESS CO UK Read the full article

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Candid Kate! Duchess shares a family photo that 'makes her feel good' as she meets primary school pupils for Children's Mental Health Week while wearing a £2,100 Eponine dress and £300 boots

Duchess of Cambridge is visiting primary schools in London today to mark Children's Mental Health Week Kate, 37, met with children and staff at Lavender Primary School and Alperton Community School At Alperton she spoke to pupils, parents and staff - including 'World's Best Teacher' Andria Zafirakou Today’s visit will allow Kate to find out more about the support offered to students, teachers and parents The mother-of-three wore a bespoke version of a £2,100 Eponine dress and £295 LK Bennett boots The Duchess teamed her SS18 shift dress with £1,833 Kiki McDonough earrings and a Mulberry clutch The Duchess of Cambridge joined in a game of show-and-tell with primary school children today - bringing along a photograph of her family as the object that ‘makes her happy’.  Kate, who wore a bespoke version of a £2,100 Eponine dress and £295 L.K. Bennett boots, brought with her a photograph of her family as she joined Lavender Primary School pupils sharing objects that represent 'something that makes them feel good'. Sitting down with a table full of of youngsters in Enfield, north London, the royal opened up her Mulberry clutch bag and told them: ‘I’ve got something. It’s not very big. Do you want to see it?’  Kate, who teamed her outfit with £1,833 gold pavé earrings from Kiki McDonough, continued: ‘This is a photograph of my family. These are my children and this is my husband. And my family makes me feel happy. And we like playing outside together and spending lots of time together as a family. And that makes me feel very happy.’  The duchess was at the north London school in her role as patron of the charity Place2Be, a leading UK children's mental health charity that provides in-school support and expert training to improve the emotional wellbeing of pupils, families, teachers and school staff.  Read the full article

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Kate Middleton opens up about Prince Louis' exciting new milestone

Prince Louis has mastered a new milestone

Prince William and Kate in Dundee on Tuesday Photo C GETTY IMAGES The Duchess of Cambridge has given royal fans a sweet update on Prince Louis as she paid a visit to the Victoria & Albert Museum in Dundee, Scotland on Tuesday afternoon. According to royal photographer Mark Stewart, mum-of-three Kate told one well-wisher that her nine-month-old son "is already a fast crawler." The Duchess - who is also a mother to Prince George, five, and Princess Charlotte, three - added that she hopes to bring her children there one day. During the engagement, both Kate and Prince William happily spoke to the crowds who gathered outside to catch a glimpse of them. They began their visit at the newly built V&A museum, which they officially opened this week. The royals also met workers from the Dundee Michelin factory and joined a meeting of the Michelin Action Group. During the museum visit, Kate – who is an art history graduate and patron of the V&A - gave a short speech to celebrate the opening of the V&A Dundee – an institution that offers world-class art and design to locals.

Kate Middleton opens up about Prince Louis exciting new milestone Photo C GETTY IMAGES "The V&A has shown what can be achieved when an organisation really thinks about how it can serve people in all communities across our country," she told the audience. "I hope that V&A Dundee will serve as an inspiration to others by showing how great things can be achieved when different communities pull together and work for the common good." Meanwhile, Louis' latest achievement comes shortly after Prince William revealed that his youngest has started teething. Earlier this month, the Duke was presented with a squeezy helicopter toy during an event with London's Air Ambulance Charity, to which he said: "Amazing, that will go down extremely well," before joking about his baby boy Prince Louis' teething by adding: "Louis will be chewing that before long!" Source: HELLO MAGAZINE Read the full article

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Royal SHOCK: How The Queen Mother was GLAD when Buckingham Palace was ‘BOMBED’ in WW2

QUEEN ELIZABETH, the Queen Mother, claimed she was glad Buckingham Palace had been bombed during World War II but for a very “noble” reason, a bombshell documentary reveals. Elizabeth and her husband King George VI embodied the spirit of British stoicism and pluck during the major conflict. In 1940, as London was bombed relentlessly by the Germans, Elizabeth and the King would tirelessly tend to those affected by the bombing offensive, visiting bombed civilians, devastated factories and members of the armed forces. According to 2013 documentary “The Majestic Life of Queen Elizabeth II”, the future monarch learned a lot from her mother during those difficult times. Royal Correspondent Camilla Tominey said: “They were really eye-opening times for the Queen. “Particularly, I think because of her relationship with her mother. “The Queen Mother was always someone who wanted to be involved in society and community.”

Elizabeth trained as a driver and mechanic and was given the rank of honorary junior commander Image GETTY Ms Tominey added: “Famously during the Blitz, she said that she was glad that Buckingham Palace had been bombed because she wanted to look the East End in the face. “I think, similarly, they were very much in tunes with their times “And the Queen particularly, I think, she understood the notion of not being seen to be splashing cash at times when things were difficult for other people.”

Elizabeth and the King would tirelessly tend to those affected by the bombing offensive Image GETTY After Britain entered war in 1939, many of London’s children were evacuated to avoid the frequent aerial bombing. One senior politician urged the King to take Elizabeth, then 13 and her sister Margaret, nine, to Canada. But Elizabeth’s mother wouldn’t allow it, saying: “The children won't go without me. I won't leave without the King. And the King will never leave.” So the two Princesses were moved to Balmoral Castle, Sandringham House, and eventually Windsor Castle, where they waited out the war.

The Queen Mother claimed she was glad Buckingham Palace had been bombed Image GETTY But as soon as she was old enough, Elizabeth headed out to make her contribution and was appointed as an honorary second subaltern in the Auxiliary Territorial Service with the service number of 230873. In 1945, before the war ended, she trained as a driver and mechanic and was given the rank of honorary junior commander, alongside Winston Churchill’s daughter. Source: EXPRESS CO UK Read the full article

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