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9th Jan 2022, 19:40By Louis Allwood

Kate thanks all those that wished her a happy birthday

The Duke and duch*ess of Cambridge's Official Twitter account put out a post saying 'Thank you for all of your very kind birthday wishes.'

The post was accompanied by a Portrait by Paolo, of the duch*ess.

9th Jan 2022, 19:20By Louis Allwood

No peeking

Kate Middleton and Prince William live at Kensington Palace where they have their own quarters and gardens.

Some parts of the historical building are open to the public for guided tours and they even occasionally host ticketed events in the garden.

But despite throwing open the doors of the Palace, not every space is available for exploring, the public are, of course, not allowed into the Cambridge’s private areas, which are in Apartment 1A.

On a recent tour of the Palace, one TikToker discovered the sneaky way that the royal family keep the public at bay and stop them from peering into their exclusive gardens.

TikToker Laura-Ann Bar, who posts on the platform with the handle @allthatspretty, uploaded a short clip revealing the couple’s savvy tactic.

She said: “I’m at the Kensington Palace tour!

“Look at the secret windows they have that make sure you can’t see into Kate & Will’s private garden to the right! They have it on all the windows in this room.”

She then showed that as you approach the glass of the window you can see that a small strip to the right is frosted over, preventing guests from craning their heads round to see their royal’s personal space.

9th Jan 2022, 19:00By Louis Allwood

Kate Middleton is the jewel in Royal Family crown Princess Diana would be proud of

This is a comment piece by Tom Bower

ON her 40th birthday, Kate has not only become the woman her husband’s mother might have been but has undoubtedly surpassed even Diana’s ambition.

She has shown all the qualities needed to become a great Queen to steer the monarchy and Britain into a new era; tough, considerate, intelligent and thoughtful.

The image ofKate leading the country in the Queen’s absence during the Remembrance ceremonylast November reassured monarchists that when the time comes, King William will have not only a Queen by his side but also a loyal friend, an outstanding mother for his children and critically, a wise advisor to guide him through the inevitable perils of public life.

The genius ofKate’s evolution into an icon, since she emerged as William’s girlfriend in 2003, has been the unfussy determination of a middle class woman to shed any irritating regal pretentitions.

Gradually, as Kate’s style and personality have developed, her own identity has matched the expectations of a diverse country.

Over the last weeks, her public appearances as apianist, photographer, sportswoman and patron of charities have enhanced her appeal as a modest, hard working mother epitomising the best of British virtues.

9th Jan 2022, 18:39By Louis Allwood

Chalet to pay for legal battle

The Duke of York has settled on a price with a mystery millionaire for his Verbier home believed to be in excess of £17million.

Andy, 61, is said to be confident that paperwork will be completed soon and needs the money to fund his sex abuse case.

But the Duke will first have to pay off Isabella de Rouvre who loaned the duke money to buy the chalet and sued him for £7million two 18 months ago.

He could be left with around £10million that he can use to fund his US lawyers or even offer a settlement to sex abuse accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre.

A source close to the sale said: “A buyer has been found and a price has been agreed.

“Things are proceeding. It has not been completed yet. But it is hoped to be very soon.”

9th Jan 2022, 18:20By Louis Allwood

Kate's portraits reveal she’s ‘confident’ in her role of future Queen

It is reported that Kate will “celebrate privately with her family” this weekend and will undoubtedly be joined by Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, six, and Prince Louis, three.

Here, body language expert Judi James tells Fabulous how the new images show Kate has her own identity and is confident in her role of future Queen as well as displaying similarities with Princess Diana.

Judi said: "There’s a powerful blend of three key messages coming from these landmark portraits of Kate.

"On the one hand, we have a strong historic nod, especially in the monochrome profile shot which looks almost like a Victorian portrait that has somehow been styled by The Lady magazine."

It shows a very romantic-looking Kate clad in chiffon and bows like a debutante ready for the annual ball and this romanticizing of a woman normally known for her red carpet chic or her boots-and-jeans combos seems to position her emphatically into the history of this country by making her look iconic rather than just contemporary, says Judi.

She added: "With her tumbling waves and the way her rather tentative-looking hand gesture makes a very obvious reveal of her ring finger, this seems to also show Kate in the ongoing role of William’s bride as well as in the role of future Queen.

"Her facial expression looks loving and romantic, and she gazes off into the distance as though examining her destiny."

9th Jan 2022, 18:05By Louis Allwood

Queen leads the way

The Queen wished Kate a very happy 40th birthday today.

The Official Royal Family twitter account accompanied their message with pictures of the Queen accompanying Kate on various occasions.

9th Jan 2022, 17:52By Louis Allwood

William ‘reeling’ after Meghan Markle claimed Kate Middleton made her cry

William was left “reeling” after sister-in-law Meghan Markle accused his wife of making her cry at a bridesmaid fitting.

Theduch*ess of Sussex told Oprah Winfrey in a bombshell interviewthat the duch*ess of Cambridge had made her cry and “really hurt” her feelings.

Tensions between Prince Harry and Prince William, along with their wives, had been reaching boiling point in the months after Meghan and Harry’s wedding in 2018 despite at first being known as the Fab Four.

And initial reports claimed that Meghan had “left Kate in tears” over her demands for Princess Charlotte’s bridesmaids dress during a “stressful” fitting.

Meghan, 40, then went on to claim the opposite had happened - accusing Kate of making her cry.

Now a royal source has toldthe Sunday Timesthat William, 39, was left “reeling” and his head was “all over the place” after Harry and Meghan made several allegations against his wife and family.

9th Jan 2022, 17:30By Louis Allwood

Prince Andrew’s lawyers could ‘call Maxwell victim for DEFENCE'

Andrew's lawyers may call one of Ghislaine Maxwell's victims in a bid to fight the rape lawsuit he's facing.

Accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre said she is unlikely to accept a pay off and the Duke of York is currently waiting on tenterhooks for a judge to decidewhether her civil lawsuit will be ditched.

Maxwell waslast month found guilty of of sex traffickingand grooming girls for paedophile Jeffrey Epstein to abuse.

Another one of Jeffrey Epstein's victims said that Ms Giuffre had sex with Prince Andrew.

Carolyn Andriano, 35, has now waived her right to anonymity to share her full knowledge of Virginia's alleged encounter.

Mrs Roberts Giuffre, then Miss Roberts, 17, reportedly showed the victim the infamous picture of her posing withAndrewat convicted sex trafficker Maxwell's home.

As pressure mounts on the Duke to get the case dismissed, Ms Adriano could now be called for the defence to show Ms Giuffre wasn't a victim, sources close to the case havetold The Telegraph.

9th Jan 2022, 17:15By Louis Allwood

Which school and university did Kate Middleton go to?

From the age of four, Kate went to St Andrew's School - aprivate schoolin Berkshire - where in later years she boarded part-time.

She then studied at Downe House and Marlborough College in Wiltshire.

Kate took art history in Scotland at the University of St Andrews.

It was while studying at university that she met her future husband Prince William in 2001.

9th Jan 2022, 17:00By Louis Allwood

Who are Kate Middleton's parents and what do they do?

Michael and Carole Middleton are the mum and dad of the duch*ess of Cambridge as well as younger children Pippa and James.

Michael, 69, was born into a wealthy family with ties to aristocracy and went to the prestigious Clifton College in Bristol.

While 63-year-old Carole was born in London to a relatively normal family and grew up in Southall.

The couple met when working as British Airways cabin crew and have been married for more than 37 years.

Carole gave birth to their first child Catherine, more commonly known as Kate, in 1982.

Pippa followed a year later and in 1987 they completed their family when son James was born.

In the same year they set up the business Party Pieces, after Carole realised she could make money from creating party bags.

The firm grew into a highly successful mail-order party supplies business and by 1995, they had moved to the Berkshire village of Bucklebury.

9th Jan 2022, 16:50By Louis Allwood

Who are Kate Middleton's brother and sister?

Kate has a younger sister and brother.

Philippa Middleton, known to most as Pippa, is the middle child of the three Middleton children.

The 35-year-old socialite graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a degree in English literature, something she later put to use by releasing her own non-fiction book, Celebrate, in 2012.

Pippa marriedJames Matthewsin a relaxed but lavish intimate ceremony at herlocal church, St Mark’s Churchin Englefield on May 20, 2017, and announced they wereexpecting their first childon April 22, 2018.

Kate's younger brotherJamesis 32 years old and is the proud owner of novelty marshmallow company Boomf.

He also runs the Cake Kit Company, which delivers bespoke sweet treats and baking kits for special occasions.

9th Jan 2022, 16:35By Louis Allwood

How old is Kate Middleton?

Catherine Elizabeth Middletonwas born on January 9, 1982at Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading.

This currently makes the duch*ess of Cambridge 40 years old, which she recently celebrated by releasing a selection of new portraits taken at Kew Gardens.

Kate grew up in Berkshire with her family - her parentsMichael and Carole Middleton, her brother James and sister Pippa.

Kensington Palace confirmed the duch*ess of Cambridge, along with her husbandPrince William, had visited their nephew, Harry and Meghan's son, Archie, more than a week after he was born.

Prince HarryandMeghanhad already introduced him to his great-grandparents,the Queen and Prince Philip, along with Meghan’s mumDoria Ragland.

9th Jan 2022, 16:20By Louis Allwood

William ‘didn’t want to go to Princess Diana statue unveiling with Harry’

Prince William didn’t want to attend a memorial for Diana with Harry amid their ongoing rift, a royal source has claimed.

The Duke of Cambridge was reportedly still “furious” with his brother in the weeks before astatue was unveiled at Kensington Palace last year to mark their mother's 60th birthday.

Both brothers had been warring with each other after Harry and wife Meghan chose to step down as senior royals.

It appeared the siblings had put aside their differences to honourDiana- althoughHarryreportedly left 20 minutes after sharing a glass of bubbly following the unveiling.

Now a close pal has revealed that William did not want to go to the event with his brother.

They told theSunday Times: “William was still furious. He had taken the view that he’d only give so much. He just didn’t want to go there [with Harry].”

9th Jan 2022, 16:06By Louis Allwood

Kate marks 40th birthday with stunning snaps

THE duch*ess of Cambridge marks her 40th birthday today by releasing stunning photographs of her wearing Alexander McQueen dresses.

The images by Paolo Roversi were inspired by royal portraits of the past.

Katewill celebrate her 40th privatelyand at home with husband Prince William, 39, and their three children George, eight, Charlotte, six, and three-year-old Louis.

But she released three photos that pay tribute publicly toQueen Elizabeth IIand Queen Victoria.

Kate —who studied art history at universityand has curated an exhibition on 19th century art — is said to have chosen Italian Mr Roversi because she admires his style of photography.

The portraits were taken at Kew Gardens in November.

9th Jan 2022, 15:30By Joseph Gamp

Andrew’s lawyers could ‘call Maxwell victim for DEFENCE'

PRINCE Andrew's lawyers may call one of Ghislaine Maxwell's victims in a bid to fight the rape lawsuit he's facing.

Accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre said she is unlikely to accept a pay off and the Duke of York is currently waiting on tenterhooks for a judge to decidewhether her civil lawsuit will be ditched.

Maxwell waslast month found guilty of of sex traffickingand grooming girls for paedophile Jeffrey Epstein to abuse.

Another one of Jeffrey Epstein's victims said that Ms Giuffre had sex with Prince Andrew.

Carolyn Andriano, 35, has now waived her right to anonymity to share her full knowledge of Virginia's alleged encounter.

Mrs Roberts Giuffre, then Miss Roberts, 17, reportedly showed the victim the infamous picture of her posing withAndrewat convicted sex trafficker Maxwell's home.

9th Jan 2022, 15:00By Joseph Gamp

Virginia Giuffre ‘told fellow Epstein “slave” that she had sex with Andrew’

VIRGINIA Roberts Giuffre told one of Jeffrey Epstein's victims she had sex with Prince Andrew, a witness in Ghislaine Maxwell's trial has claimed.

Ms Giuffre, then Miss Roberts, 17, reportedly showed the victim the infamous picture of her posing withAndrewat convicted sex trafficker Maxwell's home.

And Carolyn Andriano, 35, has now waived her right to anonymity to share her full knowledge of Virginia's alleged encounter.

She told theDaily MailMiss Roberts texted her from London in March 2001 to say she was going for dinner with Andrew, Maxwell and Epstein.

Miss Roberts is alleged to have shown the picture of her with Andrew to Miss Andriano back in Florida, saying of the prince: "I got to sleep with him."

She is also said to have said they had dinner and they "had sex".

Read more here.

9th Jan 2022, 14:30By Joseph Gamp

Kate's similarities Diana (continued...)

“Not only has Kate shown a willingness to interact with everyday people when attending public events - no other Royal has interacted with the public as much as William and Kate since Diana - but she also displays the same level of true empathy and sympathy as Diana did.

“She’s not afraid to display her emotions whether it be when she’s meeting with children, visiting those in hospital or connecting with members of the public around the world.

“She is happy to be an emotional support to others and it’s clear she truly cares.”

9th Jan 2022, 14:00By Joseph Gamp

Kate’s similarities to Diana

It’s clear to see that Kate is a very genuine person and this is something that hasn’t changed.

And nowbody language expert Darren Stanton has pointed out the similarities that Kate displays to Princess Diana.

Darren added: “Other public figures, like celebrities and even other Royal family members, can tend to show a fake smile or disingenuous displays of emotion at certain events – however, Kate is very much an open book.

“She is always seen with a very open and honest smile denoted by visible crow’s feet around her eyes. Her whole face is engaged when smiling and it’s clear she has developed a massive confidence not only as a Royal and a public figure, but as a parent too.

“It can be said that there are also a lot of similarities between Kate and Princess Diana.”

9th Jan 2022, 13:30By Joseph Gamp

Royal Family's 'whole future rests with William & Kate'

With the Queen now 95 and stepping back from public duties on health grounds, William's father Charles and his second wife, Camilla, have become more prominent.

But with Charles now 73, his reign, when it starts, is already being seen as a transition to William and Kate's more up-to-date, empathetic, Instagrammable version of a venerable institution.

Royal author Phil Dampier said with Harry in self-exile, Andrew in the shadows, and other senior royals ageing, "the whole future rests with William and Kate".

"Fortunately they look up to the task and I'm sure her best is yet to come," he told the Daily Mail.

9th Jan 2022, 13:00By Joseph Gamp

Windsor Castle could be placed under 'no-fly zone' (continued...)

The Metropolitan Police said the local community have been invited to give their views on the application for the restricted airspace order.

A spokesman for the force said: "As part of the Met Police's responsibilities under the Royal and Specialist Protection Command, the Met is responsible for policing within the footprint of Windsor Castle and we work closely with Thames Valley Police to ensure the castle and the surrounding areas are kept safe and secure.

"As part of our ongoing review of security arrangements at Windsor Castle, and working in partnership with Thames Valley Police, we applied for a restricted airspace order for up to 2,500ft at a radius of 1.5 nautical miles around Windsor Castle.

"This was not brought about in response to any specific threat or intelligence, but was intended to further enhance the security at what is an iconic location and keep the community living nearby safe."

9th Jan 2022, 12:40By Joseph Gamp

'No-fly zone' could be placed around Windsor castle after Christmas incident

A "no-fly zone" could be placed over Windsor Castle as its security arrangements are reviewed, the Metropolitan Police said.

An application for the restricted airspace order has been made and, if successful, would prevent aircrafts from flying up to 2,500ft above and 1.5 nautical miles around Windsor Castle.

The Metropolitan Police said the order would "further enhance the security at what is an iconic location and keep the community living nearby safe".

The force added that the order was applied for as part of its ongoing review into security arrangements and not because of any specific threat or intelligence.

On Christmas Day, a 19-year-old man was arrested while allegedly in possession of a crossbow at Windsor Castle. The Metropolitan Police said he had been sectioned under the Mental Health Act.

Officers are also reviewing a video that appears to show a masked figure in a dark hoodie holding a crossbow and addressing the camera with a distorted voice, saying they wanted to "assassinate the Queen" in a "revenge" mission.

9th Jan 2022, 12:10By Joseph Gamp

Kate Middleton is no longer ‘the sister Prince Harry never had’

KATE Middletonis no longer "the sisterPrince Harrynever had", a royal expert has said.

Theduch*ess of Cambridgeformed a close friendship with theDuke of Sussexwhile he was a working royal,teaming up on a number of projects.

Harry famously described Kate as "the sister he never had" and together withPrince WilliamandMeghan Markle, the two couples were known as the Fab Four.

But the group's relationship appeared to breakdown when Harry and Meghan quit royal life - and Kate and Harry's friendship is now said to be "long in the past".

Speaking toOK! Magazine, Royal commentator Duncan Larcombe said: "Kate was, as Harry said, the sister he never had and clearly that is not the case any more.

"There was a time when Harry would have been instrumental in any celebrations or any fun that the couple were having, but those days are long in the past."

9th Jan 2022, 11:42By Joseph Gamp

William ‘didn’t want to attend Diana statue with Harry’ amid rift, says pal

PRINCE William didn’t want to attend a memorial for his mother Diana with his brother Harry amid their ongoing rift, a royal source has claimed.

The Duke of Cambridge was reportedly still “furious” with his brother in the weeks before a statue was unveiled at Kensington Palace last year to mark their mother's 60th birthday.

Both brothers had been warring with each other after Harry and wife Meghan chose to step down as senior royals.

It appeared the siblings had put aside their differences to honourDiana- althoughHarryreportedly left 20 minutes after sharing a glass of bubbly following the unveiling. Now a close pal has revealed that William did not want to go to the event with his brother.

They told theSunday Times: “William was still furious. He had taken the view that he’d only give so much. He just didn’t want to go there [with Harry].”

9th Jan 2022, 11:11By Joseph Gamp

Kate Middleton 'now the ultimate media star'

The Sun’s Royal Photographer tells the remarkable inside story of how he watched through his lens as shy art studentKate Middletontransformed into our future Queen.

“The first time I took a photograph of Kate Middleton, I didn’t know who on Earth she was.

“Prince Williamhad invited a group of his friends from university to Sandringham for the weekend.

“It was only when I was looking through some old photographs recently that I spotted Kate among William’s pals.

“And you would not recognise her.

“Back then you would never have credited that the young woman who walked through those gates would turn out to be our future queen.

“Kate is now the ultimate media star.”

9th Jan 2022, 10:35By Joseph Gamp

How will Kate celebrate her 40th birthday today?

Katewill celebrate her 40th privatelyand at home with husband Prince William, 39, and their three children George, eight, Charlotte, six, and three-year-old Louis.

But she released three photos that pay tribute publicly toQueen Elizabeth IIand Queen Victoria.

Kate —who studied art history at universityand has curated an exhibition on 19th century art — is said to have chosen Italian Mr Roversi because she admires his style of photography.

The portraits were taken at Kew Gardens in November.