Yes, technically, Catherine, Princess of Wales (Kate) is expected to curtsy to Princess Beatrice (a "blood princess") if she is not with her husband, Prince William, because Beatrice holds precedence as a royal by birth; however, when with William, Beatrice and Eugenie curtsy to Kate due to her higher rank through marriage, though the Royal Family website notes there are no strict rules, and it's more about tradition.
Yes, traditionally, Princess Catherine (Kate) was expected to curtsy to "blood princesses" like Beatrice and Eugenie when she wasn't with Prince William, but as the Princess of Wales and wife of the heir, her higher rank often means Beatrice and Eugenie curtsy to her when they're together, though these rules can be complex and are sometimes nuanced by specific circumstances or evolving protocols, with some reports suggesting less strict adherence today, especially privately.
All British royal family members, including those with His/Her Royal Highness (HRH) titles like Princess Kate, are known to bow (for men) or curtsy (for women) to the King and Queen when they greet them. Even Prince William follows this protocol and has been seen bowing his head towards his father and stepmother.
Princess Beatrice "blindsided" Kate Middleton and Prince William with a recent public appearance. The couple felt Beatrice's behavior was "tone deaf." Princess Beatrice and her sister Princess Eugenie now have to run all their plans by the palace for approval.
Yes, Prince William and Kate Middleton sleep in the same bed, often with their dog Orla, a revelation Prince William shared, highlighting a more modern, relatable approach to royal life compared to past generations who sometimes used separate beds for status or privacy. While they have separate bedrooms for some downtime and might use separate beds when traveling on the royal train due to its layout, their usual arrangement at home is together, with their dog as a regular bedfellow.
Princess Kate had "planned abdominal surgery" in January 2024, described by Kensington Palace as successful and non-cancerous initially, but later revealed to involve cancer requiring preventative chemotherapy, though the specific type of surgery (e.g., hysterectomy, organ removal, or other issue) was kept private, with speculation ranging from gynecological to gastrointestinal issues, all pointing to a major procedure requiring significant recovery time.
It is Prince Andrew, however, who remains the least popular royal, with nine in ten Britons (89%) now seeing the Duke of York negatively.
Some say the dueling duchesses disliked one another from day one. Others say the war began when the combatants clashed over preparations for Meghan's wedding. Whatever the case, a new poll indicates that when it comes to popularity in the UK, Meghan is no contest for Kate.
William has a University degree. Harry left school with few qualifications, university was never an option for him. William also has far more emotional intelligence. Yes, by far.
Having previously boasted of a close friendship, Prince Harry had his own little pet name for the Princess of Wales. The Duke of Sussex would refer to her as “Cath,” while most of her other friends, family, and loved ones call her Kate.
This one is slightly more obvious. Instead of using “toilet,” royals use the word “loo” when they need to use the facilities. “'Toilet' is French by origin, so it is apparently avoided,” The Mirror writes.
Mike Tindall calls his mother-in-law, Princess Anne, "M'am, not Mum" in private, maintaining a formal address even behind closed doors, as revealed on Good Morning Britain, showing respect for her royal status despite their close family bond.
But I'm going to end all speculation. Meghan did in fact curtsy to the Queen.” However, even if the pair didn't accidentally break with tradition with this custom, they did alter other rituals when it came to their big day.
While "nicest" is subjective, polls consistently show Prince William and Princess Catherine (Kate) as the most popular and positively viewed royals, often praised for their warmth, dedication, and resilience, with Princess Anne frequently cited for her down-to-earth, no-nonsense, and hardworking nature, making her a strong contender for "nicest" in terms of perceived authenticity.
Royal Highnesses bow and curtsey only to majesties, so Meghan would only have to do so to Kate once the princess becomes Queen.
Meghan Markle has jumped 11 points in new polling data partially recovering from a major slump in her U.S. popularity during the first half of 2025. The Duchess of Sussex's fan base crashed 13 points during two quarters, according to ratings data from YouGov, while those who disliked her also increased in number.
British royal family news divulges that the late Queen Elizabeth was so fond of Prince Edward's wife, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh that some claim she was the monarch's favorite Dil.
Ingrid Seward says in a new interview with Gb News that Prince Philip felt like Meghan was just like King Edward IV's wayward wife, Wallis Simpson. Apparently, he felt like Meghan was going to do some major damage before she caused any damage.
The most famous royal to refuse to be king, or rather, to abdicate the throne, was Edward VIII of the United Kingdom in 1936, choosing to give up the crown so he could marry the American divorcée Wallis Simpson, a union considered unsuitable for a monarch at the time. While he didn't refuse to be king initially, his decision to abdicate put his younger brother, Albert (later King George VI), in the position he never expected to hold.
The "baby brain" comment refers to a widely reported incident from Prince Harry's memoir Spare, where Meghan Markle allegedly told Kate Middleton she must have "baby brain because of her hormones" following Kate's birth of Prince Louis in 2018, causing a significant rift because Kate found the comment offensive, leading to a dispute about appropriate ways to speak within the Royal Family, although Meghan viewed it as a lighthearted comment she'd use with friends.
There is no evidence that she had major dental surgeries or obvious dental veneers; instead, she achieved improvements through these subtle, evidence-based treatments. In the end, Kate “fixed” her teeth by making small, expert-guided changes that resulted in a noticeably enhanced yet still authentic smile.
Kate decides to remain at the barracks, in an attempt to extract information from Miles. She arranges for him to speak to Ben, but is caught by Locke. She spends the night with Sawyer (although they did not have sex) and tells him that she is not pregnant.