Kate Middleton Will Gain Former Prince Harry Role

Waiting for the Duke of Sussex at the athletics track, a deafening roar rises from the stands. But the spectators at the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf aren't watching out for the Duke, they're cheering on the sick and injured athletes who are giving everything they've got. When the Duke does eventually slip into his seat, he is given a rousing…

Princess Chiara of Bourbon-Two Sicilies has hit back at rumours she's dating Prince Christian of Denmark. The Italian heiress, 18, took to her Instagram account to break her silence regarding speculation about her and the 17-year-old future King, insisting that'while we all enjoy dreaming of fairytales, what truly matters is reality.' She wrote: 'I…

Ties between Wimbledon and the royal family go back a long way. To 1907, to be precise, the first year that the Prince and Princess of Wales (who would become King George V and Queen Mary) attended the famous Championships. King George V later became patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, a role now held by the current Princess of…

The Duchess of Cambridge made a dazzling appearance at Royal Ascot, donning an eye-catching red dress that turned heads as she joined the King and Queen for a day of horse racing. Racegoers cheered as they spotted Kate on the big screen, participating in the customary royal carriage procession alongside the Prince of Wales. As the future King and…

What are the odds of a member of the royal family attending the Cheltenham Festival this year? The Bookies probably wouldn't take a bet on that one. There are certain royals who wouldn't let wild horses drag them away from the annual fixture in the racing calendar. But there are other members of the royal family who pop in from time to time and…

Prince Andrew, Duke of York attends day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at Wimbledon on July 10, 2015 in London, England. Photo / Getty Images Opinion: Back in the day, a monarch had plenty of nifty options for how to deal with an errant sibling. Exile to the Continent was always a popular choice (e.g. King George VI and the Duke and…

THE Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared the first teaser for their explosive "love story" documentary and it's safe to say fans are excited. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry yesterday shared a 59-second clip showing some touching moments the couple have shared since their marriage, as well some struggles. Having seen the trailer, fans rushed to…

For England fans, William, Prince of Wales, sending their national team off to the World Cup by presenting them with their squad numbers for the tournament at their St George's Park HQ was little more than an earnest show of encouragement from their future head of state. However, some fans of Wales, one of four teams in Group B along with England,…

The Princess of Wales has shared a good luck letter to England Rugby League teams today - as she said she'can't wait to see' the players in action. Kate Middleton, 40, a patron of England Rugby since earlier this year, penned the note to the teams ahead of Samoa match, which kicks off at 2pm today. In the letter, which was shared online this…

The Princess of Wales has said she will be setting her alarm early to wake up in time for England Women's rugby matches as they compete in the World Cup in New Zealand this autumn. Kate, a patron of England Rugby since earlier this year, sent a video message to the Red Roses, posted on the England Rugby account, which wished the team the best of…

Prince William could find himself in an awkward predicament now he is the Prince of Wales. The monarch inherited King Charles III's previous title of'Prince of Wales' when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away. The Prince recently expressed his "deep affection" for Wales in his first statement since taking on his father's previous…

SECURITY at Royal Ascot has been stepped up ahead of a third day's racing at the iconic course. A police sniper was spotted on a rooftop overlooking the course before the start of Friday's action. Around 300000 punters are expected to attend the festival over the course of the five days. And specially trained snipers are posted to ensure the safety…

A version of this story appeared in the March 18 edition of CNN's Royal News, a weekly dispatch bringing you the inside track on Britain's royal family. If you can't answer the question in this week's headline straight away, it probably says more about her than you. She's done so much over such a long period of time, it can be hard to quantify and…

Every year there's a frisson of excitement at Cheltenham Festival as racegoers try to guess who is in the Royal Box. Most years there will be at least one member of the Windsor clan cheering on the horses at the four-day festival. So who might it be here this year? If the bookies allowed betting on which royal is most unlikely to there, the Queen…

The Prince attended the first day of racing with wife Camilla while the monarch chose to watch events closely on television at Windsor Castle seven miles away. And, in doing so, the Queen will have seen the Duchess of Cornwall describe her love for the sport in a TV interview. The Duchess said: "The Queen is the ­biggest expert of all time. There…

Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, is the wife and mother of two future Kings. But could she welcome another baby into the Royal Family in 2020 amid the royal chaos of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to step back from royal duties? The Cambridge couple currently has three children but could well add another to their brood in 2020 according to…

Westminster Abbey is the bookies favourite for Princess Beatrice's wedding venue - but she could follow in Eugenie's footsteps by tying the knot at St George's Chapel. Princess Beatrice, 31, announced her engagement to property tycoon Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 34, this morning after just 11 months of dating. However, while many assumed the favourite…

Just approaching Royal Ascot, there's something special in the air. Maybe it's the sound of bellowing laughs and brass bands that ring out from the parade ring, or perhaps it's the high fashion and lavish hats adorning the throngs of racegoers filing into the historic Berkshire venue. More pertinent, though, and what really sets this event out from…

Glossy, party-loving and spectacularly wealthy - the privileged stars of the reality TV show Made In Chelsea are the flashiest social set in Britain, almost. Just one exclusive gang out-poshes the Made In Chelsea crew: the young royals. The two groups have such similar interests, upbringings and attitudes, it's not surprising to learn that Princes…

Not everyone feels too delighted to see their mother-in-law, especially when divorce means you're no longer part of the family. But the Duchess of York, 56, today proved her legendary fondness for the Queen as she waved joyously to the monarch as her carriage arrived at Royal Ascot. The mother to Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie hasn't been a member…

His father Prince Charles famously enjoyed a flirtation with Three Degrees singer Sheila Ferguson, while uncles Prince Andrew briefly dated showbiz personality Caprice Bourret and Edward had'a bit of slap and tickle' (her words) with TV weathergirl Ulrika Jonsson. But surely no Prince has ever appreciated a showgirl quite like Prince Harry? Over…

Wales were given a royal greeting at their official Rugby World Cup welcome ceremony in London ahead of their crunch match against England. Head coach Warren Gatland and his side were at the London Guildhall on Monday where they met Prince William. And the squad were in fine voice as they sang in front of the Prince and a crowd of a few hundred…

Recession hit the races at Royal Ascot yesterday with even royalty getting their outfits off the peg. Frugal Princess Beatrice led the way in a Kate Moss for Topshop jacket, priced at a modest £90, with a pair of £65 two-tone shoes from Office. Unfortunately, when you reduce yourself to the level of mere mortals, embarrassments can occur - and…

In their official roles as patrons of the WRU and English RFU, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge respectively, now get to sit above the action in a Six Nations match like Roman emperors ready to declare pollice verso on the lowly combatants beneath them. As if the spectacle of "the rugger" couldn't have been sanitised more in recent years than by…