Tag: Kate

UK’s Princess of Wales makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis

By Sylvain PEUCHMAURD, Joe JACKSON LONDON, June 15, 2024 (AFP) – Catherine, Princess of Wales, on Saturday tentatively returned to UK public life for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer, attending a military parade in London to mark King Charles III’s official birthday. Kate, as she is widely known, travelled in a state carriage alongside her three children at the outset of the annual event before watching the ceremonial proceedings from a viewing […]

Princess of Wales in hospital after surgery: palace

LONDON, Jan 17, 2024 (AFP) – The Princess of Wales is facing up to two weeks in hospital and several months’ recuperation after undergoing successful abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace announced on Wednesday. The 42-year-old wife of William, Prince of Wales, heir to the British throne, was admitted to a private clinic in central London on Tuesday, a statement said. “The surgery was successful and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten […]

William and Kate head to the US for first time in eight years

  London, United Kingdom (AFP) by Brigitte DUSSEAU Prince William and his wife Kate head to the United States this week for their first visit in eight years, and the popular couple’s inaugural trip as prince and princess of Wales. The three-day visit to the northeastern city of Boston culminates on Friday evening with a star-studded ceremony for William’s Earthshot Prize initiative to tackle climate change. The awards ceremony — described by royal insiders as […]

Future queen: Duchess of Cambridge turns 40

by Phil HAZLEWOOD Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, turned 40 on Sunday, hitting the milestone as her profile soars alongside her husband, Prince William, the future king. Since marrying into Britain’s most famous family in 2011, the former Kate Middleton has emerged to become one of the most popular royals — and a figure central to its future. Her image as a safe pair of hands, at a tricky time for the monarchy, was boosted at […]

UK royal family warns trolls following online abuse

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Britain’s royal family on Monday warned trolls on its social media accounts that they will be banned under new guidelines issued following abuse of Kate and Meghan — the Duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex. Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Kensington Palace said that they could involve the police if there was a breach of the law. Under the new guidelines, comments must not “be defamatory… obscene, offensive, threatening, abusive, hateful, […]

UK royals release pictures of newborn Prince Louis

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Britain’s royal family on Sunday released two pictures of its newest arrival, Prince Louis, taken by his mother Kate at their Kensington Palace home. In one touching image, three-year-old Princess Charlotte is kissing her sleeping brother, while the other shows the royal baby propped against a cushion. “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to share two photographs of Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis,” said a Kensington Palace […]

Prince William and Kate name baby son Louis Arthur Charles: palace

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate have named their baby son Louis Arthur Charles, Kensington Palace announced on Friday. “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to announce that they have named their son Louis Arthur Charles,” said a palace statement. “The baby will be known as His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Cambridge.” The name pays tribute to William’s great-great uncle Louis Mountbatten, who was killed by the […]

Britain’s Charles voices ‘great joy’ at new royal baby

by Robin Millard Agence France Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Prince Charles voiced his joy Tuesday at the arrival of his third grandchild, as Britain waited to discover what Prince William and his wife Kate will call their new baby son. Cannons were fired in London to mark the arrival of the little prince, who is fifth in line to the throne, and the bells of Westminster Abbey rang out in celebration. The boy, […]

Britain’s Prince William and Kate return home with newborn son

by Robin MILLARD and Martine PAUWELS Agence France Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Britain’s Prince William accompanied his wife Kate as she left the hospital Monday evening after giving birth to a baby boy, the couple’s third child who is fifth in line to the British throne. The boy, weighing eight pounds and seven ounces (3.8 kilograms), was born at 11:01 am (1001 GMT) with William, the Duke of Cambridge, present for the birth, […]

New son for Britain’s Prince William and Kate

by Robin Millard and Martine Pauwels Agence France Presse Kate, the wife of Prince William, gave birth to a baby son on Monday, the couple’s third child who is fifth in line to the British throne. The boy, weighing eight pounds and seven ounces (3.8 kilogrammes), was born at 11:01am (1001 GMT), Kensington Palace announced. Mother and baby are both doing well, the palace said, and William, the Duke of Cambridge, was present for the […]

UK’s Prince William and wife Kate expecting third child

LONDON, United Kingdom (Reuters) — Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate are expecting a third child, their office said on Monday (September 4, 2017). “Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting their third child,” Kensington Palace said in a statement. “The Queen and members of both families are delighted with the news,” it said. Kate was suffering from extreme morning […]

Prince William, Kate on Brexit diplomacy tour of Poland, Germany

by Anna Maria Jakubek / Michel Viatteau Agence France Presse WARSAW, Poland (AFP) — Prince William on Monday hailed the “warmth” of Polish-British ties at a Warsaw reception alongside his wife Kate to kick off a five-day diplomacy tour of Poland and Germany following the Brexit vote, which has cast a shadow over Britain’s status in Europe. “We in the United Kingdom value our links with Poland enormously,” the prince told guests at the gala […]