Kate and Camilla wear three poppies, often to honor specific fallen family members, like Kate's great-grandmother's three brothers in WWI, or to represent the three main branches of the UK military (Army, Navy, RAF). It's a personal tradition, not officially mandated, but it also serves to make their tribute more visible and significant during Remembrance events, following the lead of the late Queen Elizabeth II who wore up to five.
REASON ONE: 3 poppies as a tribute to Her Great-Grandmothers three Brothers. Many think her choice in 3 poppies is to honor her own family who served and lost their lives in WWI - Maurice Lupton, Lionel Lupton & Francis Lupton. Catherine would seemingly wear one poppy for each brother.
Kate Middleton (Princess of Wales) often has plasters on her fingers due to minor cuts and scrapes from everyday activities, especially from playing with her children on the trampoline or gardening, with Kensington Palace confirming these are small, non-serious injuries. She's been seen with them at various events over the years, leading to speculation about gardening mishaps or kitchen accidents, but it's generally attributed to being an active mum.
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.
Meghan Markle didn't wear poppy due to its unavailability in the U.S., per source. Daily Mail reports that a source close to the Duchess said she skipped the flower “because they're not widely available” in America.
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.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (then Sophie Rhys-Jones) did not attend Princess Diana's funeral in 1997, reportedly because her strong resemblance to Diana would have been too upsetting for the grieving crowds, a decision made thoughtfully by Sophie herself. At the time, she was dating Prince Edward, but they were not yet engaged or married.
Yes, King Charles and Queen Camilla famously sleep in separate bedrooms, a practice common among British royals and the upper class, with sources indicating they have separate rooms at Clarence House plus a shared one, allowing them independence and comfort (like avoiding snoring or differing duvet/heating needs), which is cited as a secret to their successful marriage.
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.
Kate Middleton improved her teeth primarily through discreet orthodontic treatment and professional whitening, rather than any invasive procedures. Reports indicate that in the lead-up to her royal wedding (around 2010–2011), she consulted with an orthodontic expert to refine her smile.
The Princess of Wales painted her nails a subtle shade of beige. Tradition dictates that members of the royal family wear little to no nail polish in order to maintain an understated and refined public image.
Royal experts have claimed that the bride and Carole Middleton feared that the Duchess would 'overshadow the main event' and pull focus from Pippa on her big day. At the time there were rumors that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were dating and the press were desperate to snap a shot of the couple together at an event.
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."
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.
The Duke of Sussex would refer to her as “Cath,” while most of her other friends, family, and loved ones call her Kate. During an interview with BBC Radio One presenter Scott Mills, Kate joked she's pretty easygoing when it comes to nicknames.
While tummy tuck rumors may have seemed like a likely conclusion at the time, we now know that Princess Kate's absence from the public eye and her abdominal surgery were part of her cancer treatment.
Why was Diana a princess after her wedding but Kate was a duchess? “Diana was immediately Princess of Wales because it was her husband's most senior title,” explains Koenig. Kate, on the other hand, went by duchess after her husband became a duke on their wedding day.
Kate, on the other hand, follows a simple diet. She eats the same thing for breakfast every morning, loves a light lunch and enjoys a spicy curry or a roast chicken for dinner. She is also known to be fond of a green smoothie loaded with fruits and veggies. Besides olives, Kate loves another popular salty snack.
In his book, Yes Ma'am: The Secret Life of Royal Servants (via The Daily Mail) royal author Tom Quinn claimed that Harry and William called Queen Camilla "Lady Macbeth," "Cruella de Vil" and the "Witch of the West" as teenagers.
She would rise at 7:30am, ensuring she got a respectable eight and a half hours of sleep each night. Exercise is known to aid a good sleep routine, and like the late monarch, Kate is renowned for her love of outdoor exercise.
Yes I know that the Queen Elizabeth said in an episode of The Crown that she only ever loved Prince Phillip and Porchey was just a friend, but had she loved Porchey he would have been 100% a better husband the Phillip. They had so much mutual respect for each other and had so much in common.
Princess Margaret didn't bow to Princess Diana's coffin at her funeral primarily due to a deep-seated resentment stemming from Diana's 1995 tell-all Panorama interview, which Margaret saw as a severe betrayal of the Royal Family and the Queen; Margaret never forgave Diana for publicly airing grievances and challenging royal decorum, viewing her as a disloyal figure, leading to her snub during the funeral procession despite their initially warm relationship.
I omitted obey from my vows.
The jury has been told that the princess's body was treated to prevent decay before it was viewed by the Prince of Wales in Paris on August 31 1997, the day of the crash.