Prince William has several close friends, but James Meade is often cited as his best friend, a bond forged at Eton College, with Meade serving as best man and godfather to Princess Charlotte, alongside other long-time pals like Thomas van Straubenzee and Oliver Baker, forming his core inner circle.
Prince William and Kate Middleton sleep in separate beds primarily due to the constraints of the Royal Train (which has only single beds) and as part of a long-standing aristocratic tradition of separate sleeping arrangements for better rest or privacy, though they likely share a bed at home, with their dog sometimes joining them for extra comfort, aligning with modern trends for "sleep divorce".
Prince William's Longtime Friend Dies at 45 — Nearly 5 Months After the Sudden Death of His Polo-Mate. It's been a heartbreaking year for Prince William. Nearly 5 months after losing his polo-mate Sunjay Kapur, the future king is facing another tragedy — the sudden death of his longtime university friend Ben Duncan.
The article, by Russell Myers and Jennifer Newton, based on Treble's research with data up until December 18th, reveals that although the 75-year-old had 478 engagements, she was outpaced by her brother, 77-year-old King Charles. He carried out 532 official acts, netting him this crown in addition to that other one.
Often referred to as Kate's best friend, Emilia Jardine-Paterson. The two met during their time at Marlborough College, and remained good friends over the years.
A whopping 66% of respondents reported feeling favorably toward Kate, while only 10% had an unfavorable opinion of the Princess of Wales.
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.
Britain's favourite and least favourite royals revealed – and one score is shockingly low. Prince William has been crowned the nation's favourite royal once again – while Prince Andrew languishes at the very bottom with a staggering 87 per cent disapproval, according to a new YouGov poll.
Yes, Prince William is significantly richer than Prince Harry, primarily because William inherited the Duchy of Cornwall (a massive land/property estate) from his father, King Charles, making him worth over $1 billion, while Harry's wealth comes from inheritances and media deals, placing him below William's total, though still very wealthy with his Netflix/Spotify contracts.
A whole study crowned Meghan the Duchess of Sussex the most intelligent British royal and the timeline is still trying to catch up to the significance of that. Let's get into it. Oxford Royal pulled academic records. University rankings.
Typically, because Prince William is next in line to the throne and the most senior royal of the Waleses, it's expected that his wife and children walk a pace or two ahead of him as a mark of respect.
To clarify, Princess Diana loved both Prince William and Prince Harry deeply and equally, though her relationship with each son was unique. She had worries and wants for both her boys and she would be heartbroken to see them divided as brothers.
There will be a LOT of changes. Camilla Parker Bowles leveled up to Queen Consort Camilla in 2023, but she won't get to keep the title forever. Assuming Her Majesty outlives King Charles, things are expected to change significantly for Camilla—and not just when it comes to her title.
No, King Charles and Queen Camilla generally sleep in separate bedrooms, a common practice among the British upper class and royals, including the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, as it helps maintain their relationship and allows for personal space, with both having their own rooms at residences like Clarence House and private country homes.
As Kate Middleton walked down the aisle at her wedding to Prince William, Prince Harry whispered to his brother, "She is here now," followed by, "Well, she looks beautiful, I can tell you that," according to royal author Marcia Moody. This sweet moment captured the brothers' closeness, with Harry acting as best man, before William then whispered "You look beautiful" to Kate as she reached the altar.
And even though three of the Queen's four children have divorced, none apparently had a prenuptial agreement. Yes, there is a large sum of money in the balance for this marriage, but the true, staggering wealth belongs to the Queen, so it wouldn't be divided up if Meghan and Harry did end up divorcing.
Prince William is the most high-achieving member of his immediate family in academic terms as Prince Harry emerged from Eton with 11 GCSEs and two A-Levels, a B in Art and D in Geography.
Her clothing and accessories are funded by the Prince of Wales' income from the Duchy of Cornwall, on which taxes have been paid.
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.
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.
Queen Elizabeth II's Life and Reign. The Queen ruled for longer than any other Monarch in British history, becoming a much loved and respected figure across the globe.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are most likely to be viewed favourably by Britons, and also see increases in their ratings. Almost 7 in 10 (69%, +5 since March) have a positive opinion of Prince William, while two- thirds (67%) say the same about Catherine, up from 60% in March.
Yes, a Lord (a member of the peerage, like a Duke, Marquess, Earl, Viscount, or Baron) is a higher rank than a Sir, which is an honorific for knights or baronets (hereditary knights); the peerage title takes precedence, so a knighted peer is styled as "Lord," not "Sir".