The “excited” Princess of Wales gave her first major project update since beginning cancer treatment.
Her Early Childhood Royal Foundation Business Taskforce published a new report today (May 21), which suggests that £45.5 billion a year could be added to the economy if businesses adopted more family-friendly ways of working. .
Palace sources confirmed Kate reviewed the report in full at home.
A spokesperson said: “Work on The Prince and Princess project is ‘always ongoing’. Childhood is a top priority for The Princess so she has been kept fully up to date throughout the development of the task force's work and she has seen reports. .”
The report comes after Kate hinted at a return to work on the Kensington Royal Twitter (X) account last week. She revealed an update on another project she and Prince William called a “special film” highlighting mental health issues faced by young farmers.
Meanwhile, the Sussexes celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary in LA, just days after returning from Nigeria to promote the Invictus Games.
They were seen celebrating at an upscale steakhouse in Montecito, where a bottle of wine cost them up to $1,402 for dinner.
Kate Middleton Announces First Major Project Update Since Cancer Diagnosis
The Royal Foundation's Business Taskforce on Early Childhood today published its report, which Kate reviewed for herself at home.
This suggests that if businesses adopted more family-friendly working practices, there could be an additional economic impact of £45.5 billion per year.
A spokesperson for the Princess said: “Work on The Prince and Princess’ project is ‘always ongoing’. “Childhood is a top priority for The Princess, so she has been kept fully up to date throughout the development of Taskforce’s work and she has seen reports.”
The princess has not made any public appearances this year since undergoing scheduled abdominal surgery in January.
She later revealed that doctors discovered cancer in March and that she had personally requested space and privacy while undergoing “prophylactic chemotherapy.”
Emma GuinnessMay 21, 2024 08:44
Artist reveals why his portrait of the king is so red
The artist who recently painted the king's portrait has revealed why the painting is so red.
The painting by Jonathan Yeo, unveiled by the King at Buckingham Palace yesterday, shows the King wearing the uniform of the Welsh Guards against a red background.
The unusual portrait divided opinion among royal fans and social media users, with some saying the red was too big for discomfort and made the monarch look like she was in hell.
Asked why he chose to use so much red in the portrait, the 53-year-old said he wanted it to blend in with and distract from the king's brightly colored uniform.
“I thought the red would be distracting,” he told the newspaper, adding that his solution instead was to cover the entire painting in crimson.
“He may have had some psychological support because he had suffered a heart attack. [in March 2023] “When I draw this,” he said. “But it certainly wasn’t anything I was conscious of. I just liked the color.”
barney davisMay 21, 2024 06:30
Prince Harry recalled William's blunt reaction to Meghan Markle's pregnancy announcement.
Prince Harry's memoir contains Prince William's reaction to hearing the news of Meghan Markle's pregnancy.
The couple announced that they were expecting their first child, Archie, a few months after their Windsor wedding and on the eve of their royal tour of Africa in late 2018.
Prince Harry revealed in his book Spare that the couple shared the happy news of their pregnancy at Princess Eugenie's wedding in October 2018.
hello! According to the magazine, Harry broke the news to his brother at a reception at Windsor Castle, and William reacted exactly as Harry expected: “We have to tell Kate.”
barney davisMay 21, 2024 05:30
Harry and Meghan were spotted celebrating their anniversary
Prince Harry and Meghan went on a double date last weekend to celebrate their wedding anniversary.
On Saturday evening, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were spotted at Lucky's, an upscale steakhouse in Montecito, California.
According to Tatler, the couple joined Brian and Tracy Robbins at a local restaurant for dinner.
barney davisMay 21, 2024 04:30
The Queen has admitted she binge-watched Bridgerton.
The Queen admitted she watched Bridgerton while touring the gardens inspired by the TV show during a royal visit to the Chelsea Flower Show with the King.
“I saw the first one,” Camilla said during a visit to the garden, which is based on the Penelope Featherington character from the hit Netflix Regency era show.
The royal couple, along with the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, visited the world-famous Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show in London on a sunny Monday afternoon.
barney davisMay 21, 2024 03:30
Kate Middleton hints at returning to work after cancer diagnosis
The Princess of Wales, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer, shared a video on Twitter (X) showing the challenges British farmers can face with mental health.
A Kensington Royal account representing Kate and Prince William wrote: “This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we bring together the inspiring Sam Stables of We Are Farming Minds and the brilliant Farmer Will for a very special film.
“Spending a day together at Sam’s farm in Hereford, they talked about mental health in farming communities, finding support and the Duchy of Cornwall’s mental health strategy.”
The full movie is available on YouTube.
barney davisMay 21, 2024 02:30
'Uncomfortable' and 'innovative': King Charles' first portrait sparks mixed reactions online.
King Charles' first official portrait received a mixed response from the public.
Jonathan Yeo's abstract painting showing the King in his Welsh Guards uniform against a red backdrop was unveiled at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.
Queen Camilla looked at the portrait and said, “Yes, I got him.”
barney davisMay 21, 2024 01:30
King says, ‘There’s nothing better than eating what you grow.’
“There’s nothing more fun than eating what you grow,” Charles said as he toured the Chelsea Flower Show’s first “adults-only” garden with Camilla.
The royal couple both received badges from children from London's Sulivan Primary School who helped design the garden. Charles was awarded the King of the Compost and Camilla was awarded the badge calling herself “Queen of the Bees.”
“Very correct,” the king joked after receiving his badge.
Charles, wearing a navy blue suit with a flower on the lapel, said to the children in the garden: “There’s nothing more fun than eating what you grow.”
He added: “It really makes a difference. “It’s much more delicious.”
barney davisMay 21, 2024 00:30
Disappointment over Windsor Castle's decision to end free admission for local residents
Windsor Castle has suspended free entry for village residents following criticism from local residents that they see people living in 'big houses on the hill' as neighbors.
From June 1, the Royal Collection Trust will discontinue its long-standing benefit of offering free entry to local residents with the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Advantage Card.
Cardholders will now have to pay for admission to the world's oldest and largest inhabited castle, but will receive a 50% discount. Advance purchase costs £15 or £16.50 on the day, with one child under 17 admitted free.
The King uses the 1,000-year-old fortress in Berkshire as one of his official residences, and although it is often a working palace for investigative ceremonies and state visits, it is open to the public all year round.
When Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837, she introduced tickets for visitors that could be purchased from the Lord Chamberlain's office or from some bookstores in London.
barney davisMay 20, 2024 23:00
A king and queen meet on a tour of Alan Tichmarsh's Chelsea Flower Show.
barney davisMay 20, 2024 22:00