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Meghan Markle Trying to Make a Big Comeback in 2025 After 2024 Didn’t Go as Planned

Michelle Kapusta — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 01:23:00 +0000

It’s no secret that Meghan Markle has experienced a few setbacks this year. After a disastrous 2023 in which Spotify canceled the duchess’s podcast ending their deal and a company executive labeled her and Prince Harry “f****** grifters,” the two were mocked on TV shows like South Park and Family Guy, and ultimately ended up on The Hollywood Reporter’s “Biggest Losers” of the year list.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex then vowed that 2024 would be their “redemption year.” Harry has done some globetrotting to promote the Invictus Games and has a documentary about the sport of Polo debuting on Netflix soon. But things have been a lot quieter for Meghan.

Fans have been left waiting since March for her to release products from her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, so far though only a few of her friends and influencers received some jars of jam and dog biscuits.

The former Suits star has also had her Netflix cooking and gardening show delayed, and has been trying to combat reports from people who used to work for her that she is a “demon boss” and acts like “a dictator in high heels.” But sources close to Meghan are saying she’s now ready to get back in the game and will have a big comeback “with a bang” in 2025.

Meghan Markle at the Escuela Tambores de Cabildo in Cartagena during the Sussexes’ visit to Colombia | Eric Charbonneau/Archewell Foundation via Getty Images

Sources claim Meghan will enter 2025 ‘with a bang’

So what’s going on with all the projects Meghan has been working on over the past year?

A few kinks regarding its trademark still have to be worked out before her lifestyle brand can launch. And that launch is set to coincide with the duchess’s cooking show, which wrapped up filming in the summer.

Sources close to Harry’s wife insist that Meghan is poised for her big comeback as she’s “been keeping her cards close to her chest.”

They told Page Six: “As far as Meghan being quiet, she’s been in the background working on her entrepreneurial efforts. Both the Netflix project and her brand will come out within the same timeline in the New Year. It’s going to be a good year for Meghan specifically, she’s spent the majority of the year doing work behind the scenes to launch a project in the first few months of 2025.”

Reports that Hollywood has turned its back on the duchess

Meghan Markle at the Invictus Games One Year To Go Event in Canada | Karwai Tang WireImage

But is it too late for Meghan to have a major Hollywood career comeback?

According to Tom Sykes, European editor for The Daily Beast, Tinseltown has turned its back on the duchess after “rumors that some power players in Hollywood who were formerly enamored of the couple will no longer take Meghan’s calls personally.”

Entertainment correspondent and editor Paula Froelich backed that up telling The Times: “This is what happens when you haven’t actually made money — you fall [down] the totem pole of importance. People in LA roll their eyes at them [Harry and Meghan].”

Prince Harry Reveals the 1 Royal Tradition He Still Follows at Christmas While Another Family Member Wants to Get Rid of It

Michelle Kapusta — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:17:00 +0000

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have revealed a lot they didn’t like about how things are done in the royal family, but the way they celebrate Christmas isn’t one of them. In fact, Meghan described her first celebration at Sandringham in 2017 as “amazing” and “wonderful.”

In the Sussexes’ Netflix docuseries, the duchess recalled: “I remember so vividly, the first Christmas at Sandringham. Calling my mum and she’s like ‘How’s it going’ and I was like ‘Oh my gosh, it’s amazing.'”

The former Suits star continued: “It’s just like a big family like I always wanted. And there was just this constant movement and energy and fun. At dinner, I was sat next to H’s grandfather [Prince Philip] and I just thought it was so wonderful.”

Given those nice memories, it makes sense that Harry and Meghan would want to keep a tradition the family does during the holidays every year. Read on to find out what that is and why another royal wishes the family didn’t do it.

Prince William, Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, and Prince Harry attend Christmas Day Church service with the rest of the royal family | Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The 1 royal tradition Prince Harry has kept even after moving to the U.S.

Prince Harry shared in his memoir Spare which holiday tradition he and Meghan still celebrate each year.

The Duke of Sussex explained that they have continued to follow the tradition of opening gifts on Christmas Eve, which is in line with the king’s German ancestry.

Describing how they celebrated the holiday after moving abroad, Harry wrote: “It was Christmas Eve. We FaceTimed with several friends, including a few in Britain. We watched Archie running around the tree. And we opened presents. Keeping to the Windsor family tradition.”

Opening gifts the night before Christmas goes back to the family’s German side and was set during Queen Victoria’s reign from 1837 to 1901. She and Prince Albert were insistent on doing so as a nod to their German heritage. The custom was upheld for centuries as the late Queen Elizabeth II didn’t mind it since it kept the focus of Christmas Day on its spiritual meaning, rather than presents.

Harry’s in-law wants to do away with the tradition

Prince Harry and Kate Middleton visit Christmas party for volunteers at The Mix youth service in London | Alastair Grant – WPA Pool/Getty Images

Someone who isn’t a fan of the gift-giving on Christmas Eve is Harry’s sister-in-law, the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton), as she prefers to open presents on Christmas Day.

A source close to the princess said: “Kate has always found the presents on Christmas Eve thing weird. It is definitely going to be got rid of when [she and Prince William] are officially running things.

“I imagine it will continue this year at Sandringham in some shape or form but everything is going to be much more relaxed and have a middle-class flavour at Anmer Hall. You can bet your bottom dollar [the Waleses] will be doing proper presents for each other and the kids there on Christmas Day.”

Camilla Parker Bowles’ Schedule Has to Be Flexible as She Continues Recovery From Illness: ‘Extreme Tiredness’

Julia Mullaney — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Camilla Parker Bowles has been getting a lot more rest and relaxation over the last few weeks as she continues to recover from a chest infection she dealt with during the fall. The queen consort, who is married to King Charles, has missed out on a few events here and there, and she continues to need a more loosely-fitted schedule due to dealing with “extreme tiredness” from her illness, per palace sources.

King Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles | Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Camilla Parker Bowles continues to recover from an illness

Although Camilla’s condition is improving, she is still taking some time away from the royal spotlight and attending engagements where she can. Camilla was noticeably absent from outdoor events at the royals’ welcome for the Qatari visit, which took place on December 3. According to Express, she has been advised by her doctor that she needs more time to heal, so she’s been removing herself from planned events.

“Some days the queen is on really good form,” a source close to the royals said, per Express. “It’s just one of those things. She has lost the coughing, but the lingering side of it is bouts of extreme tiredness. There has to be a degree of flex in the queen’s diary at the moment.”

Camilla has been able to attend some events, but, for example, she’s participating in more indoor events than outdoor ones, likely due to the colder months upon the United Kingdom. Camilla is still recovering from what has been diagnosed as viral pneumonia, which explains why she is taking her recovery slowly. She came down with the illness after returning home from a trip to Australia in late October.

The royal family has dealt with unexpected illness this year

Of course, the royals’ health has been top of mind for people all over the world in recent months, and it seems that everyone is taking things slowly. Earlier this year, Princess Kate and King Charles were both diagnosed with cancer, and Kate took a number of months off to focus on chemotherapy. Charles took time off as well but was able to return to work while continuing treatment.

This year has certainly changed the way the royal family views work. When Kate announced in late summer that she is cancer free, she also put an emphasis on what matters most: Her health and her family. It’s no surprise that Camilla is taking her healing seriously as the royals continue to put their health and well-being above royal engagements.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Christmas Plans Revealed As This Year’s Holiday Will Be More ‘Special’ for 1 Reason

Julia Mullaney — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 23:18:32 +0000

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have not spent a Christmas with the royal family since 2018. By 2019, tensions were already brewing between the Sussex family and the rest of the royals, so Harry and Meghan took their son, Prince Archie, on holiday to Canada for six weeks.

This year, it doesn’t look like Harry and Meghan will be spending any time with the royals. Insiders say the two are especially excited for the holiday, though, for one big reason.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with Prince Archie | Toby Melville/Pool/Getty Images

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s kids are old enough to understand Christmas

Harry and Meghan are reportedly looking forward to this year’s holiday because their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are both old enough to understand what’s happening. Archie is five and Lilibet is three, and they’ve reached the age where Christmas is starting to mean a lot to them. Insiders say that the Sussexes are planning to spend the holiday with Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, but nobody from Harry’s family.

“This year feels special because both children fully ‘get it’ — they’ve been talking about Santa and Christmas for weeks,” a source told OK! Magazine, per Express. “The kids will have their own tree to decorate, while the main tree will be a bit more color-coordinated! They will have lots of people over for the holidays; Doria will even move in for a bit.”

Harry and Meghan both reportedly love the holiday season and decorate for the holiday immediately after Thanksgiving. The two have mostly kept quiet about their holiday plans over the last few years, but now that the kids are getting older, holiday traditions will likely start to form.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were invited to the United Kingdom for Christmas

Harry has not returned to the UK with his family since Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022. When Harry and Meghan stepped down from their royal roles, Britain’s Home Office chose to remove their royal-level security. Harry has said in the past that he refuses to bring his family back to the UK until proper security is granted.

Earlier this year, Harry and Meghan were reportedly invited to spend Christmas with Princess Diana’s family. However, the same UK security issue still stands, which prevents Harry from accepting the offer. Since 2019, the Sussexes have remained in Meghan’s home state of California for Christmas, and that will likely be the case for 2024 as well.

Prince William Has a Mealtime Habit That Drives Kate Middleton Mad

Lucille Barilla — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:00:49 +0000

A couple for 23 years, Prince William and Kate Middleton have become accustomed to each other’s quirks. However, William still has one habit that drives Kate mad, and it’s one he’s had for many years.

Kate Middleton called Prince William a ‘nightmare’ for his mealtime habit

Kate Middleton revealed that Prince William has a mealtime habit that makes her a bit upset. She subsequently explained that it was one he’s retained for many years.

Back in 2018, the couple visited a Royal Air Force base in Cyprus. William and Kate were in charge of opening a new recreation facility, which included new sofas.

William told the recruits, “Keep the pizza off the sofas.” But Kate then revealed that William did that all the time. She told the Prince of Wales, “You’re a nightmare with that” (via Express).

The couple learned one another’s habits and quirks during their days at the University of St. Andrews. They roomed together, along with other classmates, beginning in 2002.

What other eating habits does William have, according to Kate?

Reportedly, Kate Middleton admitted that eating pizza on the sofa isn’t Prince William’s only food habit. He has another one that has a sweet slant.

According to Kate, William is a chocoholic. Express reported that the Princess of Wales admitted her husband has a massive sweet tooth.

Easter is a time not only for their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis to indulge in sweets, but for their father as well. Reportedly, he sneaks into their treats to satisfy his cravings.

Thus, William once said of the Easter holiday, as reported by Express, “There’ll be a lot of chocolate being eaten, don’t worry!” Kate joked, “You keep eating it!”

Prince William’s love for chocolate was evident in his biscuit groom’s cake

McVitie’s biscuits make up Prince William’s favorite chocolate cake | John Keeble/Getty Images

The Royal Collection Trust revealed the ingredients of Prince William’s favorite Chocolate Biscuit Cake. It was made as a dessert option during his wedding to Kate Middleton.

The confection contains Rich Tea biscuits, a cookie beloved by Britons as a snack with tea or coffee. Thus, it is based on a classic dessert called Tiffin cake. William wanted it replicated for his groom’s cake.

The McVitie’s Cake Company created a square, three-tier chocolate biscuit cake topped with a chocolate ganache. The cake was subsequently adorned with chocolate leaves and white chocolate dahlias for William.

Its simple ingredients include Rich Tea biscuits, unsalted butter, caster sugar, dark chocolate, and warm water. The recipe was also a favorite of another royal family member, Queen Elizabeth, Prince William’s grandmother.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have been married for 13 years. They wed on April 29, 2011.

King Charles Could ‘Jeopardize’ His Relationship with Prince William If He Chooses to Reconnect With Prince Harry

Julia Mullaney — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 02:45:00 +0000

Prince William and his younger brother, Prince Harry, haven’t exactly had the closest relationship over the last few years. The two princes had a falling out that began sometime around 2018, and they have hardly spoken since Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, departed the royal family in 2020.

Although King Charles has kept up a relationship with his younger son, it has reportedly remained a point of contention between Charles and William. Now, one expert says that if Charles chooses to reunite with Harry, it could cause a rift between the king and William.

Prince William, King Charles, and Prince Harry | Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Prince Harry could cause a divide between King Charles and Prince William

Charles and William have always remained close, but Harry has been the odd one out over the last few years. Earlier this year, though, Charles and Harry reconnected shortly after Charles learned that he’d been diagnosed with cancer. In the months since, Harry and Charles have reportedly kept up a relationship but haven’t seen each other; Harry has reportedly still not spoken to William. Now, one expert thinks that Charles and William’s relationship could be impacted if Charles reconnects again with his younger son.

“I know from speaking to my own sources that if the king does talk to Harry about a possible return to royal life, it would need to involve William and that may jeopardize his good rapport with his elder son,” royal commentator Emily Andrews told Woman Magazine, according to Express. She continued by saying that William and Kate Middleton have had a difficult year that it’s not a good time “to open bilateral discussions on the renegade royal Harry.”

William and Kate did acknowledge Harry publicly on his birthday this year for the first time since 2021.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will likely not attend Christmas at Sandringham

It’s been years since Harry and Meghan spent Christmas with the royals; you’d have to go all the way back to 2018 to find their last shared Christmas. By 2019, tensions had already heated between the brothers, and Harry and Meghan were on the brink of their high-profile exit. The two spent the holidays in Canada and left the United Kingdom for six weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s.

This year, not much will change. Harry has said publicly that due to the Sussex family’s lack of security, he and Meghan would not return to the UK with their kids any time soon. That likely won’t change in time for Christmas, and even if it did, it’s hard to say at this point if Harry and Meghan are on good enough terms with the royals to spend a holiday with them.

Prince William and Kate’s Former Aide Says Meghan Is Secretly Working Hard to Heal Tensions With Them

Michelle Kapusta — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 02:11:42 +0000

It’s no secret that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been feuding with some members of the duke’s family ever since moving across the pond and publicly airing out the royals’ dirty laundry.

Things have gotten so bad between Harry and his brother, Prince William, that the two don’t even speak anymore. But now there may be hope that the Sussexes are finally ready to stop the royal bashing and could instead be working to heal the rift.

Someone who used to work for the royals is pointing to a sign that shows Meghan has been trying to “resolve” tensions with her in-laws.

Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton, and Prince William attend the Royal Foundation Forum | CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Former royal aide believes that Meghan has been working to heal tensions

Grant Harrold was King Charles’ butler from 2004 to 2011. During his time working for the monarch Harrold’s duties included that of housekeeper, house manager, driver, and valet. He also looked after Prince William and his then-girlfriend, Kate, whenever they stayed at Highgrove House.

According to Harrold, a new documentary titled Harry: The Lost Prince has Meghan pretty worried over what information will be revealed and that shows that behind closed doors she’s eagerly pushing for tensions to ease.

Speaking on behalf of Spin Genie, the former royal butler said: “There have been reports that Meghan is feeling concerned about what will come out in the documentary, The Lost Prince, and that leads me to believe that behind closed doors, her relationship with the royals is improving and tensions are being resolved. Therefore, she wouldn’t want any new revelations to come out that could sour things once again.”

Harry: The Lost Prince was directed by veteran royal reporter Ulrike Grunewald. The film examines the Duke of Sussex’s journey within the royal family and his current life in California. Meghan and Harry did not work with Grunewald on the project and therefore had no editorial input.

Kate may have just sent Prince Harry an olive branch of her own

Kate Middleton and Prince Harry attend the ANZAC Day Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey | Chris Jackson/Getty Images

If Harrold is correct about the former Suits star working to ease tensions, then Meghan isn’t the only one trying to mend fences as many believe what Kate wrote in her Christmas message was her way of extending an olive branch to her estranged brother-in-law.

On Dec 1, 2024, the Princess of Wales shared a message on social media for those attending her Christmas Carol concert this year. She wrote that the holidays are “a time for celebration and joy” and an “opportunity to slow down and reflect on the deeper things that connect us all. It is when we stop and take ourselves away from the pressures of daily life, that we find the space to live our lives with an open heart, with love, kindness, and forgiveness – so much of what the Christmas spirit is all about.”

The fact that she mentioned “forgiveness” has many convinced she was sending a peace offering to Prince Harry, who she was once very close with.

Will Kate Middleton’s Health Concerns Determine if She Spends Christmas With the Royal Family?

Lucille Barilla — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 18:22:05 +0000

Kate Middleton has battled cancer for the better part of one year. She remained out of sight for the better part of six months as she completed chemotherapy treatment. However, as Christmas approaches, will her struggles determine whether or not she spends the holidays with the royal family?

Will Kate Middleton’s health concerns keep her from spending Christmas with other royals?

The Princess of Wales has battled an undetermined type of cancer since the early months of 2024. She discussed her health battle in March of this year and announced she completed chemotherapy in September.

During that time, Kate appeared in public less than a handful of times. However, as the holiday season approached, her Christmas plans remained up in the air.

The Mirror reports that the Princess of Wales has decided to join the rest of the royal family at Sandringham. They typically gather together to celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at their Norfolk, England estate.

This holiday will be the first time the extended royal family will come together since both Kate and King Charles were diagnosed with cancer. As with his daughter-in-law, the type of cancer Charles had was not revealed.

King Charles is reportedly very happy to spend the holiday not only with Kate but his son Prince William and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. The Mirror reports that the king is ensuring that after the stress of the past year, the family has a wonderful holiday season.

The chance for a happy holiday comes after what Prince William, Kate called a ‘brutal’ and ‘stormy’ year

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Prince William said in a November interview while visiting Cape Town, South Africa that it had been a “brutal” year. He added that 2024 was one of the hardest of his life as he watched his father and wife battle cancer.

Kate subsequently added in an emotional Instagram message, “The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant, and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown.”

She added, “This time has above all reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted. Of simply loving and being loved.”

“Doing what I can to stay cancer-free is now my focus. Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes,” she concluded.

Kate Middleton will also lead her annual ‘Together at Christmas’ concert

Kate Middleton | Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

Ahead of her annual Together at Christmas concert, Kate Middleton shared a letter on Instagram where she spoke of “love, empathy, and how much we need one another in the most difficult times.” All guests at the concert will receive the note.

“Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. It is a time for celebration and joy, but it also gives us the opportunity to slow down and reflect on the deeper things that connect us all,” Kate wrote.

“It is when we stop and take ourselves away from the pressures of daily life, that we find the space to live our lives with an open heart, with love, kindness, and forgiveness — so much of what the Christmas spirit is all about,” reported The New York Post.

The annual event is supported by the Royal Foundation. It will be televised on Christmas Eve in the United Kingdom.

Kate Middleton, Prince William, and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis are expected to attend the event which takes place at Westminster Abbey on Dec. 6, 2024.

Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Plan to Subtly Make Themselves More Relatable This Christmas

Mandi Kerr — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:32:00 +0000

British royals, they’re just like us. That’s the kind of message Prince William and Kate Middleton are expected to send this Christmas. The Prince and Princess of Wales, both 42, are reportedly going to emphasize their “middle class” celebrations. Think: movie marathons and post-meal naps. But Christmas won’t go by without some very royal festivities either.

Prince William and Kate Middleton’s ‘middle class’ Christmas

According to The Daily Beast, William and Kate have plans to drive home just how “normal” Christmas is for them. One insider told the outlet the public can expect “more messaging this year… of a ‘middle class flavor.’” As in “emphasizing eating chocolate, movie marathons, and generally sliding off the couch in a tryptophan haze like everyone else.”

Like the coronation and Kate’s video about completing cancer treatment, Christmas will include a glimpse of the Wales family’s private life.

“A little social media of the family eating chocolate and watching TV would be a very effective way of showing how normal Christmas is at Anmer Hall compared to what we hear about at Sandringham,” a former courtier said.

Christmas still means royal activities for William and Kate

Just because they’re expected to highlight the “middle class” elements of their Christmas festivities doesn’t mean everything William and Kate do during the holiday season will be relatable. There will also be some very royal events on their agenda.

They and their three children—Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6—are expected to join fellow British royals for their annual walk to church on Christmas morning. William and Kate are also reportedly throwing a Christmas party at Anmer Hall, their sprawling home located on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England.

William is also said to be hosting the royal family’s annual Boxing Day hunt on Dec. 26, 2024, taking over as the hunt’s leader from his dad, King Charles III. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, there’s also Kate’s Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey. The annual event, which is recorded and broadcast on Christmas Eve in the U.K., usually brings the entire Wales family out for the evening.

William and Kate are already making moves to seem more relatable

Emphasizing how “normal” Christmas is for them won’t be the first time William and Kate have taken steps to seem more relatable. It’s a major part of their brand—doing school pick-up and drop-off, fangirling over Taylor Swift, etc.—and they’ve continued it this year through social media posts.

Namely, whenever the future king and queen sign off personal posts with their first initial, “W” or “C.” Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond called it a move away from Buckingham Palace’s “stuffy” way of doing things.

“This is such an effective and modern way of using her influence and staying in touch, even when she is not making personal appearances,” Bond told OK! magazine of Kate (via The Sun). Buckingham Palace’s traditional communication “now seem quite stuffy and extremely formal by comparison.”

Kate Middleton’s Heartbreak Over Prince George as Royal Traditions ‘Being Changed’ For Future King

Lucille Barilla — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:16:36 +0000

Kate Middleton is reportedly heartbroken over royal traditions “being changed” for her oldest son with Prince William, Prince George.

Prince George could be at the center of a Kate Middleton heartbreak

Royal expert Katie Nicholl told The Mirror that Kate Middleton and Prince William could be at odds over Prince George’s future education. This may lead to his mother being heartbroken over traditions “being changed” for the United Kingdom’s future king, Nicholl claimed.

Nicholl explained to the outlet, “Kate’s preference is for George to be at a co-education school, so he can be with his siblings. Which is what Kate experienced at Marlborough [College] with her sister, Pippa, and brother, James.”

The royal expert continued, “It was a very happy school life for her. But William has very fond memories of Eton, which has a long history with aristocrats and members of the royal family.”

“There’s always the possibility of traditions being changed. William and Harry didn’t end up following in their father’s footsteps by going to Gordonstoun [in Scotland]. It may be that George breaks the Eton mold and ends up somewhere else,” Nicholl concluded.

Prince George attends Lambrook School with his sister, Princess Charlotte, and his brother, Prince Louis. The school is for children aged 3 to 13.

Kate Middleton faces big changes as her oldest son moves on to higher education

Kate Middleton and Prince George attend the Men’s Singles Final at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2022 in London, England | Karwai Tang/WireImage

After moving to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor in 2022, the education needs of the Wales children shifted. Once students at Thomas’s School in Battersea, and Willcocks Nursery School in London, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis changed schools to reflect their new address.

William and Kate decided on Lambrook School in Berkshire, England. The facility requires students to attend school six days a week, including Saturdays.

However, the choice was reportedly a good one for the family. They reportedly relied on the sense of community Lambrook provided the children. This close-knit school setting was particularly helpful as Kate Middleton battled cancer throughout 2024.

Katie Nicholl explains, “When Kate was in hospital, George was on the football pitch playing with his friends. That sense of normality, of keeping the family going at one of the hardest times they’ve ever gone through, was important.”

She concludes, “The school gives them a great infrastructure and a great support network. It allows the children to live a regular childhood – a low-key, happy, albeit privileged childhood.”

However, as George moves upward in his education, Kate will find herself at a crossroads. She will have to decide, along with Prince William, the best course for George’s education.

If he attends Eton College as his father and uncle, Prince Harry did, he will board at the all-boys school. However, he will still be close enough to the family home to visit regularly.

Could Prince George break royal tradition and not attend Eton College?

Kate Middleton and Prince William have not publicly declared whether or not Prince George would attend Eton College. However, at the age of 10, he and his parents visited his father’s former school. along with Marlborough College, his mother’s alma mater.

Both boarding schools provide an excellent education. Eton’s tuition is over $66K per year, while Marlborough comes in at almost $53K.

It is up to George and his parents whether or not he will attend either school or a different facility altogether. That decision will likely be made within the next year, so George will be able to attend upon graduation from Lambrook.

Kate Middleton and Prince William maintain their primary residence at Adelaide Cottage. The home is located on the grounds of Windsor Home Park, close to St. George’s Chapel, and roughly 25 miles from central London.