Princess Beatrice and Kate Middleton famously wore the same Self-Portrait belted blazer dress in different colors just days apart in May 2025, with Beatrice in black and Kate in white, but other royals like Zara Tindall, Princess Eugenie, and even Princess Aisha of Jordan (in a different gown) have worn similar styles or identical outfits to Beatrice. Beatrice also wore Queen Elizabeth's vintage dress, which Queen Elizabeth wore in the 1960s, for her own wedding, and other royals like Flora Vesterberg have worn the exact same mourning dress as Beatrice.
Kate, Beatrice and Sophie Windsor have all been seen wearing the Ahana dress from Beulah London multiple times over the past few years. Kate owns the dress in pale pink, Beatrice's is blue and Sophie - the daughter-in-law of Queen Elizabeth's cousin Prince Michael of Kent — wore it in magenta.
Princess Charlotte is rewearing today! She is wearing the same dress she wore to attend the Wimbledon final back in 2024 with Princess Catherine.
Princess Beatrice's primary known health aspect is being diagnosed with dyslexia at age seven, a learning disorder she openly discusses and advocates for, viewing it as a strength that fosters creative thinking, and she and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, are raising awareness for. She has also spoken about family health challenges, including her mother's cancer diagnosis and her own experiences with premature birth.
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.
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.
Upon meeting the woman who would one day marry his brother, Harry described her in three words: carefree, sweet, and kind. That's how the Duke of Sussex put it in his 2023 memoir Spare, recalling that he “liked his new girlfriend” when he met her.
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.
Princess Beatrice's large, round eyes are primarily due to genetics, likely inherited from both her mother, Sarah, Duchess of York, who also has prominent eyes, and royal ancestors like Queen Victoria, who shared similar features, creating a distinctive and recognizable trait within the family line.
Best known for playing the role of Rachel on the iconic sitcom Friends, actor Jennifer Aniston shared in a recent Hollywood Reporter interview that she has dyslexia .
The idea behind the third piece rule is that for an outfit to go from good to great, it needs three key elements. Your top and bottom (pants or skirt) are your first and second elements. The third piece is that extra something that finishes off the whole look.
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".
She revealed that the most likely answer is that the shade of orange doesn't suit Princess Kate: "I think the answer lies in DNA and Kate's awareness of how certain colours [are] less flattering compared to other colours."
' Mapelli Mozzi added that 'she is tiny and absolutely perfect' and the family is 'completely besotted with her'. The fact they chose a picture where Athena's face cannot be seen, likely due to concerns about privacy, is perhaps telling of how the royal couple plan to approach social media moving forward.
Princess Beatrice was diagnosed with dyslexia when she was seven years old. Supported by the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity, the Princess developed a 'toolkit' of skills which she had learned, and which she has continued to use over the years.
Eye Colour
Kate's eyes are a soft blue-grey, not too intense or bright, but gently muted. This cool, smoky eye colour complements the cool softness of her overall colouring.
She is said to have adopted an impressive fitness regime to maintain her healthy lifestyle. This includes exercise, lots of water, and plenty of fruits and vegetables, which is a claim her fitness trainers have also supported.
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.
Queen Camilla was diagnosed with a form of pneumonia following a chest infection in late 2024, which caused fatigue and led to her missing some public engagements, though she continued with indoor duties and worked towards recovery, managing lingering post-viral tiredness with rest. Her illness was initially described as a "nasty bug," but she later confirmed the pneumonia diagnosis herself, requiring a modified schedule for a period.
Meghan Markle has publicly shared that she experienced postpartum preeclampsia, a serious and rare condition involving high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine that occurred after childbirth, describing it as a "huge medical scare". She revealed this on her podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, highlighting the life-threatening nature of the disorder, which can happen weeks after delivery and impact new mothers' ability to care for their newborns.
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.