Prince William is back in London just in time for Kate Middleton’s grand return to her royal duties. ANDREW PARSONS/AFP/Getty Images Prince William is back in London after a weeklong stint in Africa, returning just as Kate Middleton dives back into her royal duties after her maternity leave.William was on a private work trip in Namibia, Tanzania and Kenya, which turned out to be his final jaunt abroad before the Duchess of Cambridge‘s return from her six-month break. Middleton’s first engagement is an appearance on October 2, when she heads to the Sayers Croft Trust Forest School and Wildlife Garden at the Paddington Recreation Garden in Surrey. The Duchess of Cambridge had to miss out on William’s trip to Africa. Chris Jackson/Getty Images Subscribe to Observer’s Lifestyle NewsletterIt’s fitting that her visit to a wildlife trust is her first commitment back, as Prince William was in Africa as the president of United … [Read more...] about Prince William Is Back From Africa in Time for Kate Middleton’s Return to Royal Realty
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Took a Secret Amsterdam Trip to the New Soho House
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took a secret trip to Amsterdam. Owen Humphreys - WPA Pool/Getty Images This weekend, Prince William and Kate Middleton attended their close pal Sophie Carter’s wedding, where Prince George and Princess Charlotte participated in what is maybe their millionth ceremony as page boy and bridesmaid. But two members of the royal family were missing from the nuptials: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Subscribe to Observer’s Lifestyle NewsletterDespite the fact that Harry is also good friends with Carter (she’s his niece’s godmother), the redheaded prince and Markle instead took a secret jaunt to Amsterdam, which might have been preferable to attending yet another wedding. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended the opening weekend of Soho House Amsterdam. Ben Stansall - WPA Pool/Getty Images The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly spent a three-day weekend in Amsterdam for the launch of the new Soho House there. Aside … [Read more...] about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Took a Secret Amsterdam Trip to the New Soho House
Meghan Markle’s First Royal Charity Project Is a Cookbook
Meghan Markle’s first royal charitable endeavor—a cookbook—makes perfect sense. Eddie Mulholland/WPA Pool/Getty Images Before Meghan Markle married Prince Harry and became a duchess, she was known for her role on Suits, Hallmark films and her lifestyle blog, The Tig. The blog was filled with workout and wellness tips as well as fashion and beauty advice, and it had a big focus on food—never forget Markle’s engagement chicken. So it’s not altogether surprising that her first official solo charitable endeavor as a royal is culinary-related.Kensington Palace has announced that Markle is supporting a charity cookbook titled Together: Our Community Cookbook, which is composed of more than 50 recipes created by local women who were affected by the Grenfell Tower Fire. Following the tragedy, the women came together at the Hubb Community Kitchen in West London, preparing fresh food for their local areas.The Duchess of Sussex, who is supporting the … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle’s First Royal Charity Project Is a Cookbook
Pippa Middleton’s New Nephew Has a Reality TV Lineage
Pippa Middleton and James Matthews have a new nephew. CHRIS JACKSON/AFP/Getty Images Pippa Middleton is an aunt for the second time in less than six months, as her reality-star in-laws just welcomed a son into the world.Her husband James Matthew’s brother, Spencer Matthews, and his wife, Vogue Williams, aren’t exactly regal like Pippa’s sister Kate Middleton and Prince William, who became parents for the third time when Prince Louis was born in April. But Matthews and Williams are known from reality television, as Matthews appeared on Made in Chelsea and starred in the U.K. version of The Bachelor. Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews are known from their stints on reality television. John Phillips/Getty Images Though he did not find lasting love on that show, he did meet his now-wife on another U.K. reality show, The Jump, in 2017. Apparently, it’s about “famous” people giving winter sports a try (which, … [Read more...] about Pippa Middleton’s New Nephew Has a Reality TV Lineage
Queen Elizabeth Is Giving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Yet Another Royal Home
Queen Elizabeth really does give the best presents. Chris Jackson/Getty Images Prince George should consider asking his great-grandmother to elevate his birthday present this year. Sure, the future King of England turning five was commemorated with a new coin from the Royal Mint, and he’s reportedly living his best regal life on a family holiday with Prince William, Kate Middleton and his siblings on the private Caribbean island of Mustique. But Queen Elizabeth hasn’t forgotten about the most recently married members of her family, as she’s said to be giving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle a new royal home.The house in question is Adelaide Cottage; located in Home Park, at Windsor—it’s part of the Crown Estate’s private 655-acre park. Queen Elizabeth offered it to the newlyweds as a present, according to the Daily Mail, and after the redheaded royal and Hallmark movie queen viewed the abode, they decided it was the right fit. Someone get the … [Read more...] about Queen Elizabeth Is Giving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Yet Another Royal Home