Mary Berry finds ‘comfort’ in her belief she will be reunited with the child she lost

Prince William is reported to be worried over the whereabouts of diamonds that once belonged to Princess Diana.The jewellery, that was given to Meghan Markle, included two diamonds from his late mother's precious collection. Meghan, 42, was given the diamonds as they formed part of her engagement ring from Prince Harry which was given to her in 2017.The ring was made up of three gemstones, two from Diana's collection which were set beside a stone from Botswana on a plain gold band. It was co-designed by Queen Elizabeth’s known jeweller, Cleave & Company and Harry himself.

As devoted parents to Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, the Prince and Princess of Wales are determined to allow their three children to enjoy as much fun and freedom as possible, despite traditional royal constraints. “They seem to want them to have a normal life, and to be far more involved as parents than previous generations,” says Tom Quinn, author of a book about royal children called Gilded Youth. “King Charles and his brothers and sister had to follow 200-year-old royal customs, where every day for half an hour, they were dressed up and taken to their parents for what was like a formal audience.They would then disappear downstairs to be looked after by the staff.

The sight and sound of the royals playing musical instruments is not something we are often privy to, but many of them are skilful musicians who can more than hold a tune. Unsurprisingly, cream of the crop in the musical stakes is the Princess of Wales, who holds a Grade Three in piano and flute, plus Grade Five in singing and theory.

The Royal Family has a number of properties at their disposal which stretch as far north as the Castle of Mey in Scotland and as far south as Tamarisk House on the Isles of Scilly. While the King has access to many royal residences up and down the country, did you know that the Prince and Princess of Wales can call four royal residences their own? Thought to be their favourite property, Anmer Hall was a wedding gift to the couple from the late Queen and is located on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.

IThe Prince of Wales recently returned from a fleeting visit across the pond where he spent two days in New York to announce the 15 finalists of the third annual Earthshot Prize Awards.The visit, Prince William's second in less than twelve months, came after he was crowned the most popular public figure in the US, beating out the likes of Ukraine's President Zelensky, President Joe Biden and King Charles.This latest appearance in North America was a huge success, with the Prince being greeted by enormous crowds wherever he went. Following on from the triumph, the Daily Mail reported that William was looking to host a charity fun run in the US.

They're a royal couple whose love has stood the test of time, and, along the way, The Prince and Princess of Wales have lived in some gorgeous homes. Now, the husband and wife, who share three children together, George, Charlotte and Louis, are living in Adelaide Cottage in Windsor with their family after moving in at the end of summer 2022.

While they have travelled the world together, the Prince and Princess of Wales often prefer to spend their time off closer to home with their young family. One favourite destination is the Isles of Scilly, off the coast of Cornwall, where William can recreate happy memories of holidays spent there as a boy.

on TikTok, as William was heard giggling: “Who’s pinching my bottom?” as he posed with Middleton, 41, and the rest of the attendees.The group then burst into laughter.The Prince and Princess of Wales traveled to Cardiff fro commemorate the 75th anniversary of the HMT Empire Windrush’s arrival in London and the beginning of Black History Month in the United Kingdom.William will next be heading out to Singapore next month for the 2023 Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony.However, Middleton will not be joining him as she has to stay home with their three kids — Prince George, 10, Prince Louis, 5, and Princess Charlotte, 8 — so they can continue with their schoolwork.Things have also been rocky with the couple, as well as with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.The Fab Four have been at odds ever since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved to California in 2020. A source told Us Weekly recently that Middleton is less open than her husband to reconnect with Harry, 39, and Markle, 42.“Kate has no desire to communicate with Harry nor Meghan,” the insider said.

Daily Mail. “I’ll try.”Last month, Middleton was also seen wearing Band-Aids on the same two fingers while visiting High Down Prison in Surrey.The incident was due to jumping on a trampoline with children Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.The Duchess of Cambridge has bandaged her hand on more than one occasion.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are well-known for their light-hearted jokes when it comes to a competition. Whether it is a boat race against survival expert Bear Grylls or a game of table tennis, the couple are always trying to better one another during their public engagements.This competitive spirit has extended to cheeky comments about each other in public before, such as when William jokes with crowds about not encouraging Kate's love of babies.

told the Express.Quinn, who wrote “Gilded Youth: An Intimate History of Growing Up in the Royal Family,” said Harry has always played “second fiddle” to his older brother Prince William, who is first in line to the throne.“You can’t change the fact that William and Kate [Middleton] are number one,” Quinn said.And the feeling of being an afterthought within the monarchy may have contributed to his desire for a fresh take on a relationship, Quinn suggests.“All Harry’s complaining is really about the fact that he’s not number one, he doesn’t have a bigger role,” the expert shared.“It’s obvious when you think about it, but I think she thought she could come into the royal family and be the star.”“And of course, she [Meghan] couldn’t because the monarchial structures are medieval, they’re rigid,” he added.Quinn claims that the pair’s relationship may have kickstarted over Harry’s ongoing royal woes, and Markle’s lust for an “American dream.”Harry, who is currently fifth in line to the throne, left no stone unturned in his bombshell tell-all memoir “Spare,” released in January.In the protocol-shattering book, the exiled prince detailed his experience of feeling second best, and even claimed he was only bred to offer literal spare parts for his brother in case the heir apparent ever needed new organs. “Two years older than me, Willy was the Heir, whereas I was the Spare,” he wrote of his 41-year-old brother William.“I was the shadow, the support, the Plan B.

Hello! magazine that like the monarch, 74, William refuses to eat lunch when out shaking hands and smiling for photographers. While William may sample treats while on the go, he does not like to have a full meal when he’s making public appearances.As for the root of this strange habit, Charles’ former press secretary, Julian Payne, previously gave some insight into why the king doesn’t munch on his midday plate.Payne dished to the Mirror earlier this year: “The king doesn’t eat lunch.”“So, an early lesson I learned when out on the road with him was to have a big breakfast or bring a few snack bars with you to keep you going,” Payne explained.

Lionesses captain Leah Williamson beamed as she was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle.The footballer was presented with the OBE, which recognises her services to association football, on Wednesday 4 October. OBEs are awarded for a distinguished regional or county-wide role in any field, through achievement or service to the community. Leah looked stunning for the event as she donned a grey check blazer with matching trousers.

It was revealed last week that the Princess of Wales will not travel with Prince William to Singapore in November for the third annual Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony. Instead, the devoted mother-of-three will stay at home in Windsor and support Prince George, 10, through his school exams - those of which will decide if he enters a top-ranking school such as Eton College. Despite some initial sadness that the Princess will not be in attendance at the awards ceremony, after she showed her support during the first year in London and the second in Boston, a leading royal expert has heralded the move as the "best decision".

Prince William and Kate Middleton often hold their important meetings behind closed doors but lucky fans have been given a rare insight into the inner workings of the Prince and Princess of Wales after photos emerged of one special get-together.

Kate Middleton went business chic once again as she and Prince William fist-bumped school children on a Royal engagement in Wales. The Princess of Wales, 41, opted for a tailored pinstripe trouser suit for the visit to Cardiff to meet members of the Windrush generation and to celebrate the work of diverse community groups in the city.

Fashion giant Boohoo is planning to make major cuts to its business after its sales were slashed by more than £150m during the first half of its financial year. The Manchester-headquartered group has identified £125m of cost savings which it will make during the rest of this year and into 2024.

Members of the Royal Family have hugely important official titles and styles that date back centuries, and it is no different today - whether you are talking about the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal, the Duke of Gloucester or the Earl of Wessex. For example, The King's full and official title is: Charles III, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of his other realms and territories King, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.

It is a huge challenge to name any new royal baby, especially if that youngster is destined to one day be king or queen. Almost every royal name has at least one, if not more, links to previous royals. Whether it is William, George, Henry or Elizabeth, it is important that there are no overriding historical associations which will affect their future.

The Prince and Princess of Wales, aka Kate Middleton and Prince William, have strict rules for their three children when it comes to eating during the school holidays and official Royal meals. Kate and William, both 41, are parents to Prince George, ten, Princess Charlotte, eight, and five year old Prince Louis.

King Charles may be referred to by many as His Majesty but to his young grandchildren, he is simply known as 'grandpa'

Great British Bake Off legend Dame Mary Berry has recalled the horror moment that the police turned up at her door following her son's tragic death.The TV legend has opened up about the heartbreaking death of her son, William, who was killed in a car crash when he was just 19 years old. Mary shared her son with her partner, Paul Hunnings, and the couple have two other children. William would have been 53 now, and she has now opened up about the life-changing incident that happened back in 1989.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have worked incredibly hard to protect the privacy that their three children are afforded. But as the years go by, they are slowly introducing them to the importance of royal engagements.This gentle upbringing, largely governed by the modern principles in early years development, is something that former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond feels will serve Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis well in the future.

The late Diana, Princess of Wales was well-known for being a chief prankster in the Royal Family, and would often do cheeky things and buy naughty gifts for her two young sons. While she famously invited three supermodels to Kensington Palace to embarrass Prince William and would reportedly spend hours shopping around for the funniest and most inappropriate gifts, Diana also loved to send the rudest cards to her son while he was at school.The Prince of Wales was educated at Jane Mynors Nursery School, Wetherby School, Ludgrove Prep, Eton College, St Andrews University and Sandhurst Military Academy. He revealed exactly what he thought of his mother's pranks and how he had to hide them from his teachers.

Beloved TV host and baker Mary Berry suffered a tragic loss in 1989 leaving her overcome with grief. The 88-year-old TV personality - who has written more than 80 books and become a household name after judging amateur bakes on The Great British Bake Off - lost her son William after he died in a car crash aged 19.

Kate Middleton was once left "disappointed" by William when he cancelled "big plans" at the last minute. It's hard to remember a time when the Prince and Princess of Wales weren't a married couple, but the pair had a brief rocky road before their fairy-tale ending. When Prince William and Kate Middleton first started dating, there was one report that he left her in tears after cancelling an important plan last minute.

Thanks to her extensive and impressive work in the field of early years development, the Princess of Wales is in the perfect position to practice what she preaches at home with her own children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. As well as this modern approach, Kate has her own family upbringing to look to which is undoubtedly a source of great strength as both she and Prince William juggle their official duties with raising their young family. It is these normal family experiences which former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond feels will stand Prince George is good stead for his future as a senior working royal, and subsequently as King.

Mirror, “Kate does not want to disturb the youngsters’ schooling and works hard to ensure the trio have a stable home life in preparation for their royal careers later down the line.”One insider close to Middleton noted to the Daily Beast on Friday that she “is tirelessly working on behalf of the monarchy.” “The fact is that her youngest child is 5, so I don’t think she should be expected to hop on a plane every two minutes,” the source added of the royal’s absence.Middleton previously attended the ceremony in 2021 and 2022. William created the Earthshot Prize in 2020 to spread awareness abut environmental changes.

The Princess of Wales is known for highly creative and artistic side from drawing and painting to cooking and photography, Kate has an impressive array of crafty talents.

Meghan Markle is unlikely to ever return to the royal fold as Prince William and Kate Middleton make her "uncomfortable", says one royal expert.

Express that it’s “unlikely ever to see Meghan in the same frame as [Prince] William and Kate.”Irving went on: “I don’t think [Markle] is comfortable with them because they’re not comfortable with her. I think it’s basically Harry’s appearances that will matter now, not her.” He added that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are not using their royal status to become celebrities and are building their media empire on their own.“Harry and Meghan’s celebrity used to rest on the former’s connection to the royal family, but they’ve now been celebrities in their own right for so long that they don’t need to trade on that anymore,” Irving said.He continued: “That’s no longer part of their lives.”Markle and her husband, Prince Harry, moved to California in 2020 once they stepped away from the royal family.He also discussed how Markle won’t be attending many royal engagements anymore as she allegedly doesn’t want to be “accused of embarrassing” King Charles or “being a burden on the monarchy.”Middleton and Markle have not always been the best of friends, with a rift between the sister-in-laws bubbling over in the last few years.The Invictus Games founder even described the tense relationship between the two women in his recent memoir, “Spare,” noting their fight over Markle’s bridesmaid dress fitting in 2018.

In the fishbowl of royal life, there are very few people those at the very top can trust, so it must be a great joy and a relief to find an ally behind palace walls. That is exactly what has happened for the Prince and Princess of Wales as they have both formed a close bond with the Duchess of Edinburgh over the years thanks to her dedication to duty, devotion to her charities and all-round discretion.

The Great British Bake Off is back and fans are already professing their love for new presenter Alison Hammond. The daytime TV host has replaced Matt Lucas as the host of series 14 alongside Noel Fielding.

The new series of our beloved Great British Bake Off is returning to our TV screens tonight (26 September), with 12 new amateur bakers ready to whip up a storm in the iconic tents. While we'll also welcome Prue Leith, Paul Hollywood and Noel Fielding, former GBBO host Matt Lucas will no longer be on the show. The Little Britain comedian, 49 announced his exit from the hit Channel 4 show in December last year, following a three year stint co-hosting alongside Noel Fielding.

Royal photographer Arthur Edwards is sharing some of his tips and tricks.

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is known for never putting a foot wrong when it comes to fashion, and she didn't disappoint on a recent outing.The 41 year old Princess stunned in an emerald green trouser suit as she visited a textile mill in Leeds on Tuesday, September 26 – which was once owned by her family. Kate was all smiles as she arrived to AW Hainsworth, a family-owned heritage textile mill which was established in 1773 and manufactures British woollen cloth, high-performing technical textiles, and iconic fabrics.The mill was previously owned by William Lupton & Co, which was founded by Kate's ancestors in the 17th century, before it was sold to AW Hainsworth in 1958.