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PRINCESS Diana was a royal fashion icon who often wore spectacular jewellery.

Following her tragic death in a car crash in Paris in 1997, some of these pieces were set aside for her daughters-in-law — but what happened to the rest?

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Princess Diana’s much-loved Spencer Tiara belongs to the Earl, her brother Charles, and has not been worn since her deathCredit: Getty – Contributor

Who inherited Princess Diana’s jewellery?

After her death, Diana’s sons Prince William and Prince Harry were left three-quarters of her £21 million estate — with the other quarter going to her 17 godchildren.

In a special “letter of wishes”, Diana explained that she was leaving her jewellery to her sons’ future wives.

The letter reads: “I would like you to allocate all my jewellery to the share to be held by my sons, so that their wives may, in due course, have it or use it.

“I leave the exact division of the jewellery to your discretion.”

But some of her gems were on loan from the royal collection, while others were not included in her estate.

What happened to the key pieces in Princess Diana’s jewellery collection?

The Spencer Tiara

The Spencer tiara was one of Diana’s most memorable piecesCredit: Getty – Contributor
One of Diana’s most memorable pieces was the tiara she wore on her wedding day in 1981.

The Spencer tiara had been in the princess’ family for almost a century and belongs to the Earl, who is currently Diana’s brother Charles.

It is still heavily associated with Diana and has not been worn since her death.

Asprey ring

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Princess Diana wore the ring at Christie’s auction in 1997Credit: Getty – Contributor
It is thought Prince Harry gifted Diana’s Asprey ring – featuring a large aquamarine gem – to his wife Meghan Markle .

She was spotted wearing it on their wedding day, when she re-emerged after changing into her evening outfit.

Originally Diana’s, the late princess was pictured wearing it during a trip to Sydney in 1996.

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Meghan Markle wore the ring on her wedding day
And she was also spotted wearing it at a private viewing of the Christie’s auction of her dresses in 1997.

The ring comes with a matching bracelet, featuring a larger emerald-cut aquamarine nestled between six rows of pearls.

The late Princess wore the entire set on her trip to Australia, so we may see Meghan wearing the bracelet at some point in the future too.

Sapphire Brooch

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Meghan’s ring is thought to use diamonds from Dianas iconic Sapphire BroochCredit: Getty – Contributor
Diana’s sapphire brooch was a wedding gift from the Queen Mother.

She originally wore it as a brooch, but soon opted to put her own spin on it, fashioning it into a many stringed pearl necklace.

Diana continued to wear the necklace after her divorce and it was passed onto her sons following her tragic death.

Harry has since used the gem to make a custom engagement ring for his beau Meghan, which includes a stone from Botswana — where she and Harry holidayed in 2016.

And we’ve even seen Meghan blinging up the ring to tweak the design over the years.

Less than two years after Harry proposed, the ring underwent a dramatic transformation.

The stunning sparkler originally had a thick gold band which beautifully offset the row of three diamonds.

However, Meghan appeared to have reset her ring with a much thinner, diamond-studded micro-pavé gold band.

Engagement Ring

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One of Diana’s most memorable gems is her engagement ring from Prince CharlesCredit: Getty – Contributor

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Prince William used the same ring to propose to Kate MiddletonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Diana’s most iconic jewel was her 12-carat sapphire engagement ring.

The sapphire is surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds, and set in 18-carat white gold.

According to Vogue, it is based on a brooch that Prince Albert asked the jeweller Garrard to create for his future wife Queen Victoria in 1840.

At some point this brooch belonged to the late Queen — and it inspired then Prince Charles when choosing an engagement ring for Diana in 1981.

In a nod to his beloved mum, William used the same ring to propose to Kate in 2010.

Swan Lake Set

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Diana wore the necklace from the Swan Lake Set on one of her last public appearances, a performance of Swan Lake ballet at London’s Royal Albert HallCredit: Getty – Contributor
The diamond and pearl necklace was part of a set which was not yet completed, meaning Diana never got to see the finished product.

The necklace produced by Garrard — the Crown Jeweller at the time — contains 178 diamonds and five pearls.

After Diana’s death the set was sold at auction. It was relisted for and eye-watering 9.6million.

Saudi Suite

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Diana’s Saudi Suite, a wedding gift, included a necklace and earringsCredit: Getty – Contributor
Diana was gifted the jewellery collection known as The Saudi Suite as a wedding present from Crown Prince Fahd.

It included a watch, earrings, a bracelet, ring and diamond necklace.

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Kate now wears her sapphire earrings in a drop styleCredit: Getty – Contributor
William gifted the earrings to Kate shortly after their engagement. She gave the jewellery her own spin, wearing them in a drop style.

Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara

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The Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara is now a favourite of the Duchess of CambridgeCredit: Getty – Contributor
Also known as the Queen Mary Lover’s Knot Tiara, the late Queen loaned this piece to Diana as a wedding gift.

Despite opting not to wear it on her wedding day, Diana was a big fan of this tiara, which went back into the Queen’s collection after her death.

Princess Kate first wore the tiara in 2016.

Emerald Choker

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Diana wore the Emerald Choker as both a necklace and a headband – but it always belonged to the QueenCredit: Getty – Contributor
This choker was also part of Queen Mary’s collection of the famed Cambridge emeralds.

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Diana was a big fan of the piece, wearing it both as a necklace and headband.

Like the Lover’s Knot Tiara, it was part of the Queen’s personal collection and was returned to Elizabeth II after Diana’s death.

Diana items have a history of selling for monster sums

LOVE letters from the late Princess of Wales to Major James Hewitt are being touted for sale to cash in on the increasing interest in Diana memorabilia.

And the surging value of all-things Di means a deal for the notes is now “imminent”, The Sun on Sunday can reveal.

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Princess Diana’s love letters could go up for saleCredit: Getty

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Former Army Major James Hewitt was the recipient of the notesCredit: Splash News
Last week, we told how a US auction house has lined up a wealthy collector to buy the 64 love letters with a price tag of up to $1million (£780,000) — raising fears they could be made public.

Hewitt, 65, previously offered them as collateral for a £500,000 loan.

A source last night said: “It’s all moving in the right direction and a sale seems to be imminent.”

London auction house Bonhams valued Hewitt’s notes — which include many sent on distinctive military paper known as “Blueys” — at between £311,000 and £466,000.

In an email, the firm noted recent sales of other items “demonstrate the growing commercial appeal for anything connected to Diana”.

Sources believe they could fetch huge sums after a jumper featuring sheep that once belonged to her fetched around £920,000 last year, despite a valuation of up to £70,000.

Diana items always sell for huge sums.

In 2019, her Fly Virgin Atlantic jumper sold for £42,760.

A silver 1.6-litre Ford Escort Ghia saloon given to her by Charles — then the Prince of Wales — as an engagement present in 1981 sold 40 years later for £47,000.

And in December, a black velvet dress worn by Diana in 1985 sold for £904,000 at Julien’s Auctions in Hollywood — 11 times its estimate.

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Phil Dampier, author of Diana: I’m Going To Be Me, said: “Like classic cars, royal memorabilia go up and down in value, so these things go in a cycle.

“At the moment there is an obsession in Diana as a whole new generation of people are taking interest in her, partly because of watching The Crown and partly because of the royal soap opera involving her sons William and Harry.”

Critics also think present uncertainty in the Royal Family has led to renewed interest in the letters.

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64 love letters have a price tag of up to $1million
However, Bonhams declined to sell the letters and instead advised seeking a buyer in the US, which was when Dallas-based auctioneer Heritage was contacted.

Heritage has said it had no intention of offering the letters for sale.
But an email sent in late January by a boss at the firm said it had decided “the best way to proceed was to work with a likely potential buyer they already have in mind for a private sale”.

US collectibles appraiser Lori Verderame said selling the notes privately will avoid copyright issues — and royal backlash — if they were to be reproduced in sales material.

Our story sent shockwaves through the auction world with speculation on the identity of the private buyer.

Like classic cars, royal memorabilia go up and down in value

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Ukrainian-American billionaire Mark Ginzburg, 67, has been linked as a frontrunner to buy the letters.

In 2010, he bought Diana’s diamond and pearl necklace for almost £500,000.

He is now selling it to a museum for up to £12million and will donate a portion of the funds to his native Ukraine.

Texan entrepreneur and memorabilia collector Jim McIngvale, 73, has also been linked to the notes.

Distinctive script

They were written between 1989 and 1991, including the period when Hewitt, who had a secret five-year affair with the Princess until 1992, was serving in the Gulf War.

They are in Diana’s distinctive script, are highly intimate and would cause embarrassment to the Royal Family if released.

Last week, Hewitt’s spokesman said Heritage were approached “solely to value and authenticate the letters for personal reasons and insurance purposes”.

They added: “James has no intention to sell and is not soliciting offers to buy.”

Yesterday, Heritage added that it “has no intention of offering these letters publicly or privately”.

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Ukrainian-American billionaire Mark Ginzburg, 67, has been linked as a frontrunner to buy the lettersCredit: https://www.instagram.com/ginzburg.mark/?hl=en-gb

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Texan entrepreneur and memorabilia collector Jim McIngvale, 73, has also been linked to the notes

A FRENCH youth group has been slammed for using an image of Princess Diana’s car crash in an online campaign.

Pro-euthanasia ADMD shared a poster on social media that recreated the horrific scene in a Paris tunnel in August 1997.

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A French youth group has been slammed for using an image of Princess Diana’s car crash in an online campaign

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Pro-euthanasia ADMD shared a poster on social media that recreated the horrific scene in a Paris tunnel in August 1997
The name “Diana” sits over an image of a mangled car, with the words: “She did not choose her death…in 2024, we should have the choice.”

It has sparked an outpouring of fury amid a debate in France over assisted dying.

Ex-royal spokesman Dickie Arbiter said: “This is absolutely obscene and outrageous. This is a gross politicisation of a tragedy.

“Anyone who knew Diana, Princess of Wales will be deeply upset. To mock something so graphic up of that awful moment is grotesque.”

The image was posted on Thursday on X, formerly Twitter, and has been taken down.

ADMD also planned to depict the death of Joan of Arc with a burning stake, as well as pop star Claude François who was electrocuted in a bath as he changed a bulb.

The group later apologised for the choice of images.

French President Emmanuel Macron has backed new end-of-life legislation.

Victoria Beckham is a woman who has it all. Aside from a successful marriage to football icon David Beckham and raising four children, she was also in one of the most coveted girl bands in history and now runs a successful fashion line. The former Spice Girl, 50, is clearly a hard worker, and this too extends to her ruthless diet and exercise regime, but is her fitness example one to follow?

The mum-of-four recently shared a photo of her toneD physique in her home gym, wearing sweatbands and with her hair slicked back, clearly meaning business. Victoria certainly does not mess about in the gym.

Back in 2014, Victoria told the Guardian that she starts the day with a 7k run on the treadmill at 5:30 a.m. before a gruelling hour-long session with a personal trainer. “Thirty minutes legs, 30 minutes arms, toning and conditioning, then loads of planks and that kind of thing for my core,” she revealed. I work out every day when I’m at home. It’s part of who I am now, and I really enjoy it.”

Clinical Nutritionist Suzie Sawyer tells the Mirror that while it is healthy to work out if Victoria does particularly strenuous exercises, she should factor in rest days. “If she does a really heavy training day where she’s using very heavy weights, or she does a very intensive cardio session, then it may be better that she has a rest day after that because the body repairs and recovers which is as important,” explains Suzie.

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In an interview with the Telegraph in 2019, it was revealed that Victoria “now eats three or four avocados a day” because it is the key to glowing skin. Additionally, her husband David admitted that her dinner choices are fairly consistent. “Since I met her she only eats grilled fish [and] steamed vegetables. She will very rarely deviate from that,” he said. While grilled fish is high in omega-3 fatty acids, and avocados are also a good source of fat and nutrients, Suzie says that eating the same foods isn’t the most healthy route for nourishing your body: “It’s about having a wide variety of foods in the diet. So the body needs 45 different nutrients in a day, including water. So if you’re only having a mono diet, then you’re probably going to struggle to get all those nutrients,” she said.

“Victoria Beckham is 50. I don’t know her personal circumstances but she’s coming into the average age for menopause, which is 51. That is when women tend to notice that they have a nutritional deficiency. Its when it can really rear its ugly head and manifests itself in some very strange ways. Particularly where you’re trying to balance hormones, nutrient deficiencies can really disrupt things – that may happen or not,” explains Suzie. In an interview with Net A Porter magazine the designer said that she “takes a lot of supplements” so hopefully has this in check.

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“I eat lots of fresh fish, fresh vegetables and salads, as well as seeds and nuts. I also love fruit but don’t eat too much, as it can make me feel quite bloated,” Victoria, whose diet lacks dairy, added to Net A Porter. “I am disciplined with my eating – that’s how I find I get the most out of my body. ” Victoria also doesn’t eat many refined carbs, with an insider telling Heat Magazine it was “practically a banned word for her.” Suzie says that although she doesn’t want to hazard a guess at how much Victoria is eating, and that some of the vegetables might be high in carbohydrate, “You can’t miss out completely on one, macro nutrients.”

Victoria has been known to have green smoothie for breakfast, and while this is healthy Suzie explains protein is important in a morning meal. Suzie say, “She would need to have some form of protein, ideally, with that. When you’re ‘breaking the fast’ you need to have some form of routine because it about balancing blood sugar levels.”

“Her diet is very low in calories,” says Suzie, but what works for the mega-rich Victoria may be unhealthy for others. ” I’d guess she’s very much on top of her nutrient levels she’ll be having loads of blood work done to check her nutrient levels.” She adds, “It’s a shame because food brings people together. It’s not just about fuelling us, it’s about enjoying it as well. And, and it’s a shame because it sounds like food just becomes a necessity to her rather than something that she still enjoys.”

This make-up sensation, which caused a stir among influencers and beauty shoppers alike when it was first released, is still making waves among fans as it’s hailed the “best contour ever”. The contour stylus from Victoria Beckham Beauty whipped up a frenzy last year, for its innovative applicator and “miracle-working” abilities – and the craze is yet to subside.

Shoppers are still snatching up the sell-out contour stick, as it maintains its reputation for having an impressive formula and easy-to-use design. If you’re yet to join the bandwagon, it’s safe to say you’re missing out, as shoppers continue to sing this contour gem’s praises.

With Black Friday sales fast approaching, you can grab your new go-to contour for less. Victoria Beckham Beauty is announcing a site-wide discount to slash the prices of must-have makeup pieces, including this viral piece.

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Available in four shades to suit various skin tones, this contour stick was designed by Posh Spice herself to be like a pen, enabling better precision and a more natural hand-hold than rival contours. The applicator that had members of the beauty community raving consists of a slim, targeted sculpting stick, making it more user-friendly for precise and controlled application.

Retailing for £35 right now, this contour formula promises seamless, long-lasting, and “beautifully buildable pigment”, giving you the power to decide where, and how much, contour best suits your look. But for those looking to catch a bargain, Victoria Beckham Beauty will be axing all products by a mega 20% off in their upcoming Black Friday sale – meaning you can pick up this covetable contour stick for under £30. Here’s all you need to know about the Black Friday offer, and when it starts

Perfect for beauty buffs who find using contour brushes or large applicators tricky and fiddly, this pen-like icon could not be simpler to use, and the formula can even be blended out seamlessly with your fingers. Based on shoppers’ raving reviews, the results are unmatched.

One thrilled shopper shares their thoughts, beaming: “Best concealer ever!! Love the colour, so creamy, flawless blending!”

Another fan gushes: “The contour stylus is so easy to use and blends like a dream. The colour is perfect for my skin tone and doesn’t look like makeup. Very happy with my purchase and everything from Victoria Beckham Beauty.”

A third writes: “The stylus is thin, compact, easy to apply touch-ups – not that you’ll need to. Its sharp precision application is a miracle worker and stays all day. The colour is beautiful and blendable. High class from VB as always.”

More love comes in as a fourth customer exclaims: “Absolutely in love with your contouring kit. I’ve had so many compliments recently….even asking if I’ve had work done! The contour set is absolutely incredible and is working great on my maturing skin…which I have been struggling with!”

And even more testimonials come in from this make-up lover who says: “This contour stylus is a great addition to my makeup routine. It’s easy to apply and blend. I put on after foundation or just over a tinted moisturiser and both look fantastic. I wouldn’t be without this now.”

Head over to Victoria Beckham Beauty’s site to snatch up one for yourself if you haven’t already joined the craze for this innovative beauty product. Add it to your makeup arsenal now, before it sells out again! Or, for those eager to save some pennies, get ready to swoop in and snatch yours for less, with this Black Friday deal.

If you’re looking for similar contour sticks – you’re out of luck, there aren’t other slim applicators quite like this one. But you can grab the highly praised Anastasia Beverly Hills contour stick for the reduced price of £20.25 while it’s on sale from Lookfantastic. Or, pop over to Space NK to grab the Rare Beauty Bronzer Stick for £25.

If you’ve been on the hunt for your next skincare must-have and are looking for the wonder product to fight your woes, we may have just the ticket. From none other than the ever-beautiful Victoria Beckham’s beauty brand, this Cell Rejuvenating Serum has shoppers lining up to praise its fast and noticeable results.

With over 700 hundred reviews and an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, this serum is essential for shoppers seeking a solution to signs of ageing or pesky redness that you want going. Set to leave your skin firmer, smoother and more youthful, this isn’t the serum to snooze on.

As Black Friday grows nearer and nearer, savvy shoppers will be able to grab this covetable serum for less, as Victoria Beckham Beauty announces a site-wide discount.

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Perfect for slipping into your existing skincare routine, this rejuvenating serum uses a mix of natural amino acids, high-grade vitamins and synthesized molecules to encourage natural nutrients to the skin cells, creating an optimal environment for the body’s processes of repair and renewal.

With ingredients like niacinamide, to target redness and minimise fine lines, and hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump skin, this serum is your next staple for targeting premature signs of ageing that you want to fend off. Not only does it aim to repair any pre-existing damage to your skin, but it preemptively aims to protect it from further environmental stress to leave your complexion feeling and looking healthier over time.

Shoppers can’t sing the praises of this serum enough, as rave reviews pour in. One 5-star reviewer beams: “I feel this product really helps my skin. The redness in my skin has gone down. I have tried many products to try and lessen the redness and by far this has given me the best results. My skin looks and feels hydrated.”

While another skincare shopper exclaims: “This power serum has my skin looking fabulous I’ve made it one of my subscriptions! At 44 with sensitive skin but living in Australia at the beach, my skin needs moisture and anti-ageing properties! I’m absolutely in love! I’ve tried many serums and VBs is the best by far. Soothing, fine lines are starting to disappear after the first few times of use. Can’t recommend this product highly enough!”

More love comes in as a third satisfied customer gushes: “I’m a fan… this stuff is magic. I’ve been using it for a month and can visibly see the difference.”

And another writes: “I received the serum for a birthday present as I was struggling with acne the only thing that has helped my skin couldn’t live without!”

Run on over to the Victoria Beckham Beauty website to bag your own bottle for £116, and wave goodbye to those skincare concerns in no time. Or, if you’re looking to save some coins, hang on for this Black Friday deal that will see the must-have serum slashed by 20%. Read here for all the details on the upcoming Black Friday sale.

If you’re in the market for alternatives, check out our coverage on Medik8 – another skincare brand known for quick and noticeable results. Or for those on a smaller budget, you can currently bag this Perricone MD essence for £41.

Prince Harry was “so wrong” to say that King Charles was never made for single parenthood, a royal expert has claimed.

In his controversial memoir Spare, which was released in January last year, the Duke of Sussex, 39, sent shock waves across the nation when he criticised King Charles over intimacy and communication issues growing up.

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Prince Harry criticised King Charles over intimacy and communication issues growing up in his memoir, SpareCredit: Getty

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Royal reporter Charles Rae claimed King Charles was ‘as loving’ to his sons as the late Princess DianaCredit: PA:Press Association
Speaking of his father following the tragic passing of the late Princess Diana, Harry penned: “He’d always given an air of not being quite ready for parenthood: the responsibilities, the patience, the time.

“Even he, though a proud man, would have admitted as much.

“But single-parenthood? Pa was never made for that. To be fair, he tried.”

However, speaking to royal editor Matt Wilkinson for The Sun’s show Royal Exclusive, royal reporter Charles Rae says that Harry was “so wrong” to paint such a picture of his father.

“This is why one of the things Harry said in his book Spare about his father was so so wrong,” he claims.

“I watched the then Prince with his children and he was as loving to those boys as was Diana.

“Diana was much more extrovert.”

I watched the then Prince with his children and he was as loving to those boys as was Diana

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He then goes on to recall one particular occasion when a young Prince Harry and Prince William had arrived on the Royal Britannia.

“Diana and Charles had just finished a job…Diana walks up the gangplank plank, Charles is very polite, he stands there and says ‘hello’ to the captain, first officer and cook.

“Diana ignores them all and runs practically down the gangplank with her arms wide open and the boys rushed up to her – and that’s the picture that made the newspapers all over the world.”
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He adds: “Poor old Charles is left looking like a lemon as he was in India when he didn’t take her to the Taj Mahal and left her sitting alone there while he was addressing a business meeting 500 miles away.

“He just didn’t get those sort of things right.”

Charles, who got to meet Prince Harry and William often when he was working, goes on to say how “never in a month of Sundays” could he have predicted the pair would fall out – adding that the boys themselves were always “very pleasant.”

“I was there the day William passed his driving test, which was great great fun,” he says.

“And so we got to see them on special occasions and they were all reasonably friendly and would always say ‘hello.’”

Recalling when they were both in Canada, shortly after Diana passed away, he continues: “It was like The Beatles had arrived.

“The boys were walking up to an event and the screams, it was like The Beatles – it was just pop star stuff.

“I was behind them and Harry kept saying to William, ‘raise your hand again, raise your hand again and see what happens’…and of course all these girls where trying to rush forward.

“And they were really really close – and this is what makes it so sad that they’re so far apart.

“When William becomes King I always believed Harry would be one of his top advisers – that’s right out the window now.”

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The royal reporter recalled on occasion where Prince Charles was left ‘looking like a lemon’Credit: Getty Images – Getty

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Charles Rae claims the late Princess Diana was ‘much more extrovert’ than King CharlesCredit: PA:Press Association

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Prince William (R) smiles as he chats with his father Prince Charles (C) and his brother Prince Harry

THE ROYAL children are watched by millions of fans when they step out for public events and they are often on their best behaviour.

This is partly down to the fact that the Princess of Wales is a very hands-on parent and uses a number of clever tricks from the late Princess Diana and her own mum Carole Middleton.

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Kate Middleton is said to prioritise kindness with her childrenCredit: AP

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The Princess of Wales is said to crouch down to be at the same level as kids, which is something Princess Diana didCredit: AP
Kate Middleton’s golden rule for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis is about kindness.

According to HELLO! Online’s Royal Correspondent: “Based on observations of photographs of Princess Diana at the time, and the current Princess of Wales, they are both very affectionate with their children.

“Kate is often seen holding her children’s hands or picking them up for cuddles when they were smaller.

“There are often lots of comforting gestures, such as a pat on the back or stroking their hair. When interacting with other children on her public engagements, Kate often crouches down to their level to engage with them – something that Diana would often do.”

When she’s at the family’s home of Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, despite her royal status, insiders say Kate is just like any other “normal mum”.

A friend explained that behind closed doors, the 42-year-old is “very chilled at home” but definitely not a pushover and will tell the kids off when needed.

They told PEOPLE: “It’s a normal, busy family home with kids running around and knocking things over. There’s no airs and graces.

“She is doing that to help her children be more grounded and keep their reality in check. That’s what really matters to her.”

As a result of Kate’s ‘no pushover’ parenting style, it turns out that she also has a strict rule around the house that she and the children must follow – no shouting.

An insider previously told Fabulous: “Shouting is absolutely ‘off limits’ for the children and any hint of shouting at each other is dealt with by removal.”
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But unlike many households, where children are sent off to their bedrooms or to the naughty step when they misbehave, the royal couple have a different technique – the sofa chat.

The source added: “The naughty child is taken away from the scene of the row or disruption and talked to calmly by either Kate or William.

“Things are explained and consequences outlined and they never shout at them.”

When interacting with other children on her public engagements, Kate often crouches down to their level to engage with them – something that Diana would often do.

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Not only does Kate employ discipline techniques at home, it’s been reported that she also has a secret code she uses if she feels she needs to calm her children down when in public.

Author Tom Quinn wrote in his book Gilded Youth: An Intimate History of Growing Up In The Royal Family: “When Prince Louis misbehaved at the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, for example, by sticking his tongue out at his mother, Kate’s reaction was praised by teams of expert commentators.

“She apparently used a secret code to calm the children, as she does on occasions – she simply says, ‘Let’s take a break’.

“But as a former staffer explained, the children know these few words carry far more weight than we might imagine.”

Kate Middleton’s down-to-earth school run look

Whilst we have previously seen stunning images of Kate dropping the children off at Lambrook School, it turns out, on a day-to-day basis, things are much less glossy than you may imagine.

A friend told the Daily Record: “There are no blow-dries – it’s always hair up in a ponytail.

“She’s either in her gym clothes, or a dress and sneakers, very little makeup, apologising as she’s late for the school run before dashing off.

“It’s the life of a working mum with three young children – just a different sort of day job to most.”

In fact, when George and Charlotte attended their previous school of St Thomas’ in South London, it was reported that parents barely gave Kate a second glance during drop off and pick ups.

One parent told the Daily Mail : “No one really gives Kate a second glance when she does the school drop-off.

“We have a Victoria’s Secret model doing the school run, too, and the dads are far more interested in her.”

Prince William, Kate and their three kids spent the Easter holidays at Anmer Hall in Norfolk, with the future king being seen in the pub with Carole.

Kate has taken a break from royal duties following planned abdominal surgery in January, and her announcement that cancer has been found.

She was last seen on public duty on Christmas Day, and has been unable to carry out official engagements since having her operation.

She is unlikely to return until after April 17 when her children go back to Lambrook School, near Ascot, following the Easter holidays.

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Diana was great with children, and Kate also has skillCredit: Getty

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When she’s at the family’s home of Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, despite her royal status, insiders say Kate is just like any other ‘normal mum’Credit: AP

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While some children are sent off to their bedrooms or to the naughty step when they misbehave, the royal couple have a different technique – the sofa chat

DIANA revealed the real reason her marriage with Charles ended shortly before death, says a royal expert.

Royal author Ingrid Seward spoke on The Sun’s Royal Exclusives Show about a conversation she had with the late princess before she died in 1997 aged just 36.

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A royal expert claimed Diana revealed the real reason her marriage broke down before she diedCredit: Getty

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The couple tied the knot on Wednesday July 29, 1981 at St Paul’s CathedralCredit: Getty

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Queen Camilla has stood by the King’s side since his cancer diagnosisCredit: Getty
The royal expert told The Sun’s Royal Editor, Matt Wilkinson, Camilla was not the reason their marriage broke down, despite the stories.

“She had this spectre of Camilla in her head the whole time, she was obsessed, yet when I last spoke to her I brought Camilla up, and she said ‘Oh it wasn’t Camilla that ruined our marriage’,” said Ingrid.

“She said, ‘It was the people around my husband’.

“I thought to myself ‘It wasn’t Camilla? You’ve been complaining and complaining about her all these years’.”

The author continued: “But she changed tack, and said it was the environment in which keeping a royal marriage together, you’ve got to be very strong, and probably far more mature than she was.”

When asked about Queen Camilla stepping up for King Charles since his cancer diagnosis, Ingrid hailed the royal for taking on extra duties.

“She led them into King Constantine’s memorial service, but it was different on Easter Sunday and people really respect her,” said the expert.

“She was 50 when she got into this family and now she’s 76. Unless you’re born into it, it’s quite hard, the Windsors have massive energy.

“Charles as a young man used to run everywhere, Prince Philip would run everywhere.

“Camilla doesn’t have that kind of energy, and it really takes it out of her and I think a lot of people have a lot of respect for her.”
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It comes as Queen Camilla continues to fill in at royal events while her husband undergoes cancer treatment.

His Majesty bravely opened up about his diagnosis after doctors found the disease while he was in for prostate corrective surgery in January.

Princess Kate has also been receiving preventative chemotherapy after her shock diagnosis following abdominal surgery earlier this year.

While the pair have been leaning on each other throughout their recovery, Queen Camilla and Prince William have taken on more responsibilities.

The future heir has also been a pillar of strength for his wife, as the couple continue to keep things normal for their three children.

INGRID SEWARD: Prince William is a pillar of strength for Kate

STEADFAST when his family needed him, William has proved himself as a man and future monarch of strength and compassion.

While he might not have been present during Kate’s courageous video address on Friday — make no mistake, he has been by her side every step of the way.

William has stepped up with school run duties and provided a “great source of comfort and reassurance” to his wife.

But he has also been a comforting and reassuring presence for the public.

From leading members of the Royal Family at the Commonwealth Day Service to enjoying cheerful banter with youngsters on a youth centre visit, he hasn’t put a foot wrong.

Just this week he visited Sheffield to highlight his Homewards project to end homelessness in the UK.

Even then there were few chinks in his facade — but Kate was clearly on his mind.

“She needs to be sat here to hear this,” he smiled, when the discussion turned to the challenges of young families.

But ultimately he is only human.

To have your father and your wife diagnosed with cancer within such quick succession is heart-shattering.

It’s a remarkable insight into the character of this young man that he has been so incredibly brave.

Theirs is a very private turmoil which has been brought into the public arena by nature of their roles as future King and Queen.

William must feel the weight of enormous responsibility, both personally and for the monarchy, of which he is now the public face.

But he knows his most important role is that of dad and husband.

He will make that his priority.

This is a distinct difference from the ways of the past, where your royal role came before the role of spouse and parent.

Think back to when the Queen was young.

WILLS’ PRIORITY

It was a man’s world then — and she was forced to abandon her children in a way that William is determined not to.

William and Kate waited until the school term was over and their children were home before making their public announcement.

They needed to be prepared.

In this, they will have had the wholehearted support of Charles — who knows what it feels like to be brought up by nannies.

William was also acutely aware of the lack of his own father’s presence in his life, especially when things went wrong.

In 1991, he was accidentally hit over the head with a golf club when he was at school and Diana was having lunch in her favourite restaurant San Lorenzo.

The call came through that William had been bashed on the head and they thought he might die so it was very serious.

Both Charles and Diana rushed down to Ludgrove.

William was taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital and then to Great Ormond Street Hospital and Diana went with him.

But ever a man of duty, Charles prioritised his engagements.

William is determined to do things differently.

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Princess Diana arriving at the Serpentine Gallery, London, in a gown by Christina Stambolian, known as the ‘Revenge Dress’ in June 1994Credit: 2006 Getty Images

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Charles and Diana at Balmoral in May 1981 during their engagementCredit: Alamy

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King Charles and Queen Camilla waving from the Buckingham Palace balcony at the coronation on May 6 2023Credit: AP

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The marriage broke down after the birth of Prince Harry

KING Charles was “so miserable” married to Diana but Queen Camilla has given him a “backbone”, according to a royal expert.

Royal editor Ingrid Seward revealed on The Sun’s Royal Show that the key to Charles and Camilla’s strong relationship is “laughter”.

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Royal editor Ingrid Seward claims that King Charles always looked ‘so miserable’ when married to the late Princess DianaCredit: Getty

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Ingrid claims that King Charles and Camilla’s relationship is based on ‘laughter’Credit: Getty
Speaking to The Sun’s Royal Correspondent Matt Wilkinson, Ingrid shared: “Charles used to look so miserable when he was married to the gorgeous Diana – how could a man look so miserable married to someone so beautiful and lovely – but he was obviously very unhappy.

“He just looked so happy around Queen Camilla.

“And you can tell that she’s sort of given him a backbone.

“She is really a glass half full, and he is a glass half empty – and she said that – and she makes him laugh.”

Ingrid shared how King Charles and Queen Camilla’s London home Clarence House is a “really happy place” and it is “full of laughter” and a “little bit chaotic.”

The royal editor added: “I think that they really have a laugh.”

“And I know that being royal really separates you from the rest of the world – it’s a very lonely place to be.

“And if you have someone that you’re not getting on with, it’s even more difficult.”

Ingrid claimed that Queen Camilla is also “so supportive” of King Charles, which is something he “never had” growing up.

She continued: “She praises him all the time, ‘darling you were wonderful’, ‘your speech was wonderful’.
Diana told me the real reason her marriage to Charles failed just before she died – and it wasn’t Camilla
“And he needs that, because in his youth, he never had that.

“So in his dotage, I suppose you can say, he’s really being praised.

And you can see how happy he is when he’s meeting the crowds.

“I’ve never seen Charles look so joyous as he was over the Easter weekend, shaking hands and smiling, and every walkabout he’s done since he became king, he looks a really happy man, despite the fact his health isn’t great at the moment.”

Charles used to look so miserable when he was married to the gorgeous Diana – how could a man look so miserable married to someone so beautiful and lovely – but he was obviously very unhappy

Ingrid SewaedRoyal editor

King Charles married Lady Diana Spencer on Wednesday, July 29, 1981.

They tied the knot at St Paul’s Cathedral, in a traditional Church of England wedding.

It was thought to have been watched by a global TV audience of 750 million, and the UK had a national holiday on the day.

However, the couple split in 1992 and finalised their divorce in 1996.

King Charles and Camilla’s highly-publicised romance began at a party.

They were introduced in 1971 by Charles’ college girlfriend Lucia Santa Cruz and quickly bonded over their love of polo.

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MAY 8 and 21: Buckingham Palace Garden Parties.

MAY 21-25: Chelsea Flower Show. Charles would follow in his mother’s footsteps — she visited 50 times during her 70-year reign.

JUNE 6: The 80th anniversary of D-Day in France and UK.

JUNE 15: Trooping the Colour birthday parade in London.

JUNE 17: Garter Day parade, Windsor Castle.

JUNE 18-22: Racing at Royal Ascot.

JULY 3: Holyrood Week. The Ceremony of the Keys sees the monarch receive the keys from the Lord Provost of Edinburgh and be welcomed into the “ancient and hereditary kingdom of Scotland”.

OCTOBER: Two week state visit of Australia.

They started dating almost straight away and attended a number of polo matches together.

However, when King Charles left for the Royal Navy they split up, and Camilla got engaged to Army officer Andrew Parker Bowles, and they tied the knot in 1973.

Their love didn’t last and they divorced in 1995, with Camilla going on to marry King Charles in a civil ceremony in 2005.

Charles revealed on January 16 that he needed treatment for an enlarged prostate. While in hospital doctors discovered cancer and he later had treatment.

Buckingham Palace sources said the monarch is feeling “positive”, and medics “optimistic”, after he was able to go on a walkabout at Easter Sunday.

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Royal editor Ingrid Seward spoke to The Sun’s Matt Wilkinson for our Royal ShowCredit: The Sun

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Ingrid claims Charles looked the happiest he’s been at Easter