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Sons remember Princess Diana in film 20 years after her death
LONDON—Britain’s Prince William and his brother Harry recall memories from their childhood 20 years after the sudden death of their mother, Princess Diana, in a new television documentary to be broadcast this week. The 90-minute film—”Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy”—celebrates the life and work of Diana, Kensington Palace said in a statement. Diana, […]
Princes William and Harry to attend private service for Princess Diana
Royal Princes William and Harry will rededicate the grave of their mother today. The service will take place at Lady Di’s resting place and ancestral home in central England, Althorp Estate. The sons have never been the same since Princess Diana died in a car crash 20 years ago. Diana died on August 31, 1997, […]
Prince William turns 35 years old amid tumultuous time in UK
Prince William turns 35 tomorrow. It was not an easy year for the prince and the U.K. While his mental health initiatives brought him praise, he stood by England in moments of tragedy. Three recent terrorist attacks created a somber mood. The 24-story Grenfell Tower fire led to more tears. The Brexit vote created uncertainty […]
Queen Elizabeth and Prince William visits shelter near London high-rise fire
Queen Elizabeth and Prince William on June 16 visited residents affected by a deadly London apartment building fire, as well as fire volunteers and emergency services. The British royals made their way to Westway Sports Center near the site of the fire, which has been turned into a relief center. “It’s come over very strongly […]
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Visit Poland, Germany
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will take a royal tour of Poland and Germany, Kensington Palace announced on Twitter June 13. In Poland, Kate Middleton and Prince William will visit Warsaw and Gdansk, and in Germany, they will visit Berlin, Heidelberg, and Hamburg between July 17 and July 25. This is Prince William’s second […]
Britain’s Prince William dons full military dress for parade rehearsal
Prince William is more than just Britain’s Duke of Cambridge. He is also a colonel of the Irish Guards. It is in that latter role that he will participate in the queen’s birthday parade. The prince donned the bright red jacket and tall bearskin shako and mounted a white horse for the parade rehearsal on […]
Prince William attends Battle of Messines commemoration
Prince William attended a Battle of Messines commemoration. Messines is the area in Belgium where a major World War I battle was fought 100 years ago. The battle resulted in gains for the Allies against Germany. Thirty-seven thousand men died in battle from both sides. William was joined by outgoing Irish Prime Minister Kenny and […]
Prince William thanks Manchester police who responded to Ariana Grande concert attack
Prince William visited Manchester police. He went directly to police headquarters. He thanked them for their response to the concert bombing. They responded to the May 22 Ariana Grande concert bombing. A suicide bomber killed 22 people and injured many more. Prince William met with Chief Constable Ian Hopkins and others.
British princes award teens for improving society
Britain’s Prince William and Prince Harry rewarded 20 deserving teens with the first round of annual Legacy Awards. The awards recall Princess Diana’s belief that young people could change the world. These 20 young people are just a tip of an iceberg,” Prince William said at the ceremony. The winners came from the U.K., U.S., […]
Pippa Middleton wedding raising eyebrows
She is the sister of the future queen, and will be the aunt of the future king—that makes her close enough to generate a buzz in whatever she does. Thirty-three-year-old socialite Pippa Middleton is getting married. Her sister, Kate Middleton, is the wife of Prince William. Her upcoming marriage is bringing her a lot of […]
Prince William entertains children at cancer hospital
Prince William visited children at the Royal Marsden Hospital. He met with hospital staff, patients, and parents of patients. He could even be seen securing a wristband to a child. Royal Marsden was the first in the world to specialize in cancer treatment. Prince William has been the president of the hospital for 10 years. […]
Duchess of Cambridge snaps cute photo of Princess Charlotte
A photo of Princess Charlotte taken by her mother, Duchess of Cambridge, was released on May 1. Prince William and Catherine’s young daughter will turn 2 on May 2. The photo was taken at the royal family’s country home at Anmer Hall in Norfolk.
British Royals cheer London Marathon runners
Prince William, his wife Catherine, and Prince Harry showed up at the barricades to cheer on runners in the London Marathon, Sunday, April 23. The royals support the Heads Together charity, which has built a publicity program centered on the marathon, to end the stigma of mental health issues. Part of the program is a […]
British royals talk about mental health and their own struggles
Even people of royalty face the everyday struggles of life and seek the best ways to cope with all kinds of painful circumstances. The British royal family wants people to start speaking openly about their mental struggles, so they started by speaking about their own. Among other things discussed, Prince Harry talked about a very […]
Prince William addresses mental health at documentary screening
Britain’s Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, attended a screening of “Mind Over Marathon” on April 18. The BBC documentary follows 10 distance runners with mental health issues preparing for the London Marathon. The royals are making mental health a priority. Prince William’s brother Prince Harry recently revealed that he had mental health issues stemming from […]
Prince William and Lady Gaga chat about mental health issues
It’s two people you don’t normally see chatting—Prince William and Lady Gaga. The Duke of Cambridge and the popstar had a FaceTime call in which they talked candidly about mental illness. They discussed the importance of opening up about mental health difficulties, talking about emotions, and not feeling judged by others. The 4-minute video shows […]
Prince Harry sought counseling to cope with Diana’s death
Prince Harry was only 12 when his mother Diana died. She was killed in a car crash in Paris in 1997. More than a decade later, a 20-something Harry sought counseling to cope with her death. In an interview with the Daily Telegraph, the British royal said he had come “very close to a complete […]
Duchess Kate Middleton and Prince William watch Six Nations Championship
Britain’s Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and his wife Kate, attended the Six Nations Championship match between France and Wales at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis near Paris on Saturday (March 18). The royal couple arrived in France on Friday (March 17) for an official visit. Earlier on Saturday, the Duke and […]