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Princess Caroline of Monaco just recreated Kate Middleton’s sparkliest ballgown moment

Princess Caroline of Monaco just recreated Kate Middleton’s sparkliest ballgown moment

Published by Daniella Wilson

On Sunday evening, Princess Caroline of Hanover attended the Ball of the Sovereign Order of Malta at the Cercle de l’Union Interalliée in Paris. The location was poignant as it’s the first time the Gala has been held in Paris since 1967. To mark this landmark occasion, the 69-year-old royal decided to rewear a glorious dress by Jenny Packham. Caroline’s midnight blue dress is known as the ‘Viola’ and is an eye-catching masterpiece. An enchanting design, it boasts a floor-length hem, a spectacular display of beads and sequins, and delicate keyhole detail.  The royal wore the ‘Viola’ gown by Jenny Packham It has slightly flared sleeves and makes an elegant statement. In keeping with the royal blue ‘theme’, the royal opted to wear opulent Cartier sapphire earrings, which previously belonged to her grandmother, Princess Charlotte, Duchess of Valentinois. This wasn’t the first time that the royal has worn this particular dress. In 2024, the Princess attended the Gala evening at the Grimaldi Forum during the Monaco National Day, wearing the same glittering ensemble. © Getty …

Prince William and Princess Kate’s nanny Maria’s lesser-known nickname revealed

Prince William and Princess Kate’s nanny Maria’s lesser-known nickname revealed

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Maria Teresa Turrión Borrallo is Prince William and Princess Kate’s nanny for their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. She’s worked with the family full-time since 2014, following the birth of Prince George in 2013. While she remains largely behind the scenes, she has been pictured helping out at big royal events and during trips abroad. It’s unknown if the royal children use Maria’s given name when talking to her, but did you know she also has a lesser-known moniker?  Maria is a Norland nanny, which means she was trained at Norland College in Bath, a prestigious college that’s been running since 1892. In a video shared by the institution, it was revealed that pupils refer to themselves as a ‘Norlander’.  © Pool/Max MumbyPrincess Charlotte and Theodora Williams, accompanied by Princess Charlotte’s nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, at the wedding of Princess Eugenie Dr. Rebecca Digby, Vice Principal and Head of Learning, Teaching and Research at Norland College, has previously told HELLO! that Norland nannies’ “high level of attention to detail,” in …

Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte caught holding hands in rare public display of affection

Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte caught holding hands in rare public display of affection

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The Princess of Wales and her daughter Princess Charlotte were spotted holding hands while leaving the Easter church service in Windsor, marking a rare public display of affection. The adorable moment came as the Prince and Princess of Wales, accompanied by their children, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven, exited St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, smiling and waving to onlookers. © Getty ImagesPrincess Kate and Princess Charlotte were so in sync holding hands at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle As they turned the corner, Kate was seen tenderly holding her daughter’s hand as they walked off alongside William and the boys. The mother and daughter looked so in sync as they walked hand-in-hand, sporting near-identical long, honey-blonde hair and smart outfits. The quiet moment of affection and parental support was captured on camera, sparking a big reaction among royal fans. The Easter celebrations were led by King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla, and also saw Peter Phillips’ soon-to-be stepdaughter Georgina Sperling, 13, make her official royal debut after he confirmed …

Kate Middleton’s most iconic Easter Sunday outfits since becoming royal

Kate Middleton’s most iconic Easter Sunday outfits since becoming royal

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The Princess of Wales has been a regular at the Easter Matins Service for over six years now and has worn some stunning outfits for the special occasion. The wife of Prince William missed the service in 2024, due to having preventive chemotherapy treatment, and was hugely missed by her family and devoted royal watchers. The annual Easter Service is often an opportunity for the royals to engage in stylish splendour, debuting marvellous millinery, bold spring colours and fabulous tailored outfits from their favourite designers before following the service with a traditional roast lamb lunch at Windsor Castle. Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Royal throwback! The family arriving at the Easter Service in 2019 In previous years, the Wales family have been known to put on a united front in matching outfits, with Princess Charlotte often twinning with her mother in a similar outfit and matching hair.  In celebration of springtime fashion, we look back at every one of the royal’s Easter Sunday outfits through the years. © Getty The rebellious manicure, 2023 Princess Kate …

Kate Middleton’s surprising Alessandra Rich dress is a Good Friday triumph

Kate Middleton’s surprising Alessandra Rich dress is a Good Friday triumph

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Easter is just around the corner, and most people gladly welcome the seasonal shift. From chocolate eggs to the blooming of blossoms, spring is here, and we can’t wait to embrace it. When it comes to fashion, once April arrives, pastel wardrobes come alive, with sugary shades back on our radar. If you are hosting an Easter-themed activity this weekend and aren’t sure what to wear, take a leaf out of the Princess of Wales’ style book. © PoolKate wowed in this pastel dress by Alessandra Rich Although this particular Alessandra Rich dress, worn by Kate, was not worn at Easter, the pastel colourway and coquettish shape are a winning combination when dressing for a spring festive gathering. © WireImageThe dress had a wonderful ’80s style retro cut During the Caribbean royal tour in 2022, the then Duchess of Cambridge put on a colourful display as she left Lynden Pindling International Airport in a sunshine yellow dress. Prince William’s wife opted to wear one of her favourite designers, Alessandra Rich, accessorising with sleek Gianvito Rossi …

7 surprising words the royal family are banned from using

7 surprising words the royal family are banned from using

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The idea of meeting a member of the royal family is a daunting one. With strict protocols in place and an emphasis on the correct etiquette, it’s hard to know what the right thing to say is – and, it turns out, there are some words best avoided if you are speaking to King Charles or the Princess of Wales.  Social anthropologist Kate Fox, author of Watching the English: The Hidden Rules of English Behaviour, has studied the linguistic quirks of the upper classes, and identified a list of verbal dos and don’ts when speaking to a royal. Let’s take a look… Kate Fox has identified some dos and don’ts when speaking to the British royals © Samir Hussein/WireImage ‘Pardon’ As children, we were taught that ‘pardon’ was the politest response if we’d misheard someone – but that’s not the case in royal circles.  Instead, they will simply say ‘Sorry?’ or ‘What?’ if they wish the speaker to repeat themselves. © Getty Images ‘Posh’ It’s a word that most of us would use to describe …

Prince William and Kate Middleton may be ‘holding multiple places’ at different schools for Prince George

Prince William and Kate Middleton may be ‘holding multiple places’ at different schools for Prince George

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The Prince and Princess of Wales have a big decision looming for the future of Prince George’s education, and they may already have several options lined up.  The young royal, 13, will wrap up his four years of preparatory school in Berkshire this year and embark on his secondary education in September. While Prince William and Kate have yet to disclose where their eldest son will be enrolled next, in the latest episode of HELLO!’s A Right Royal Podcast, Melanie Sanderson, managing editor of The Good Schools Guide, shares that the royal couple could very well be holding multiple places as they consider their options.  When asked whether parents have to accept a place at a private school quickly and whether the process differs for the Waleses, Meanie told us: “Well, for ordinary people, they have to say ‘yes’ fairly quickly so their children would be accepted. Ordinary people who have been offered places would be accepting those places for secondary schools in the next few weeks.” Though there’s not a “huge amount of time …

Princess Diana’s 90s denim styling hack daughters-in-law Kate and Meghan still copy today

Princess Diana’s 90s denim styling hack daughters-in-law Kate and Meghan still copy today

Published by Daniella Wilson

Princess Diana’s style icon status has never wavered. Her illustrious yet modern fashion choices have always stood the test of time – from her cycling shorts to her ‘revenge’ dress. But there’s one fashion genre the mother of Prince William and Prince Harry always nailed, and that’s the art of casual dressing, particularly denim. The former wife of King Charles was never seen in anything less than polished, even when she was snapped running errands, but her off-duty uniform of jeans, a simple classic white shirt, and a belt was revolutionary.  Princess Diana’s white shirt and jeans hack was iconic Diana often donned the trio, expertly tucking her shirt into the waistband of her jeans, and topping the look off with a sleek belt. This is what one may call the ultimate canvas – simple, elegant, timeless, and forever polished, no matter the occasion. © Getty ImagesA simple shirt with denim was a great look for Diana Although it may seem simple, it hits many points. White shirts always lighten the face and create a …

Prince William breaks silence on religion as he sets record straight ahead of big outing with Kate Middleton

Prince William breaks silence on religion as he sets record straight ahead of big outing with Kate Middleton

Published by Daniella Wilson

The Prince of Wales has finally set the record straight on his religious beliefs just days ahead of a major outing with his wife, Kate.  The heir to the throne, 43, is not known for his Christian faith and, unlike his father and late grandmother, is not a regular churchgoer. But British monarchs serve as Defender of the Faith and Supreme Governor of the Church of England. King Charles attends church, often at Sandringham or near Balmoral, most Sundays.  Over the weekend, after years of speculation, an aide to William said, as quoted in The Times: “The Prince of Wales’s commitment to the Church of England is sometimes quieter than people expect, and for that reason it is not always fully understood. “Those who know him well recognise that his connection to the Church, and to the sense of duty that comes with it, runs deep and is grounded in something personal and sincere. “Faith, service and responsibility are themes that have long-shaped the role he will one day inherit and they are things he …

The major lifestyle changes Kate Middleton has made 2 years on from shocking cancer announcement

The major lifestyle changes Kate Middleton has made 2 years on from shocking cancer announcement

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March 2024. It had been months since the Princess of Wales last made an official public appearance, and rumors and conspiracies swirled online. Meanwhile, behind closed doors, Kate, a mother of three, was in the midst of what she would later describe as an “incredibly tough” nine months for her and her family.  The public would learn what exactly the Princess was going through when she sat down on a bench in Windsor to record a video message, one that would shock the world. A shocking announcement On 22 March 2024, Kensington Palace released Kate’s personal message, revealing that she was in the early stages of preventative chemotherapy treatment. The news came just over two months after the Princess underwent major abdominal surgery. While her condition at the time of her surgery was thought to be non-cancerous, post-operative tests found that cancer had in fact been present.  WATCH: The Princess of Wales announces she has cancer in emotional video “This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything …