Kate Middleton’s cancer announcement shocked royal watchers in March 2024. News of the diagnosis followed months of speculation after the Princess of Wales underwent a planned abdominal surgery. The latest on Kate’s health also came shortly after King Charles III revealed his cancer diagnosis.
While two working royals dealing with cancer diagnoses present a unique set of challenges, it is by no means uncharted territory for the House of Windsor. The United Kingdom’s ruling family has an extensive history of cancer among members of its family tree.
King Edward VII
King Edward VII sat on the throne for less than a year. The son of George V famously abdicated in December 1936 in order to marry the American divorcee Wallis Simpson.
Edward and Simpson married in 1937 and spent the rest of their lives together in France. By the 1960s, Edward’s health began to deteriorate. A throat cancer diagnosis...
While two working royals dealing with cancer diagnoses present a unique set of challenges, it is by no means uncharted territory for the House of Windsor. The United Kingdom’s ruling family has an extensive history of cancer among members of its family tree.
King Edward VII
King Edward VII sat on the throne for less than a year. The son of George V famously abdicated in December 1936 in order to marry the American divorcee Wallis Simpson.
Edward and Simpson married in 1937 and spent the rest of their lives together in France. By the 1960s, Edward’s health began to deteriorate. A throat cancer diagnosis...
- 3/22/2024
- by Matt Moore
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The tennis season is about to start on a clean slate in under a month, with hundreds of tennis players making the trip Down Under.
The Grand Slam journey begins at the Australian Open, a tournament that has witnessed a surge in first-time winners. The women's tour is as unpredictable as they come. This explains why no player won more than one major title in the whole of 2023, which crowned three new winners.
If that trend continues in 2024, the chances of crowing a first-time Grand Slam champion will increase significantly, and in this article, we shall list the five women who can pull this off.
5. Mirra Andreeva
It takes a super-talented teenager to thrust her name into Grand Slam contention, and Mirra Andreeva fits the bill. The 2023 Wta Newcomer of the Year punched above her weight last season, finishing with a year-end ranking of 57.
Andreeva played on the junior circuit...
The Grand Slam journey begins at the Australian Open, a tournament that has witnessed a surge in first-time winners. The women's tour is as unpredictable as they come. This explains why no player won more than one major title in the whole of 2023, which crowned three new winners.
If that trend continues in 2024, the chances of crowing a first-time Grand Slam champion will increase significantly, and in this article, we shall list the five women who can pull this off.
5. Mirra Andreeva
It takes a super-talented teenager to thrust her name into Grand Slam contention, and Mirra Andreeva fits the bill. The 2023 Wta Newcomer of the Year punched above her weight last season, finishing with a year-end ranking of 57.
Andreeva played on the junior circuit...
- 12/16/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
King Charles‘ Balmoral Estate is the royal family’s Scottish retreat. It is the place where Queen Elizabeth spent her final days and where the royals summered for generations. However, there is a secret structure located on the grounds of Balmoral, a pyramid with ties to Queen Victoria’s husband.
Why is there a pyramid located on Balmoral’s property?
Balmoral is a sprawling 50,000-acre estate located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It was the summer residence of Queen Elizabeth II, who died there on Sept. 8, 2022.
The property includes grouse moors, forestry, farmland, herds of deer, Highland cattle, and ponies. It also offers access to the public for fishing and hiking every spring, reported Architectural Digest.
However, it is also the location of a pyramid dedicated to Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert. It was erected in 1862 following the passing of her beloved husband in 1861 at the age of 42.
The pyramid, otherwise known as a cairn,...
Why is there a pyramid located on Balmoral’s property?
Balmoral is a sprawling 50,000-acre estate located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It was the summer residence of Queen Elizabeth II, who died there on Sept. 8, 2022.
The property includes grouse moors, forestry, farmland, herds of deer, Highland cattle, and ponies. It also offers access to the public for fishing and hiking every spring, reported Architectural Digest.
However, it is also the location of a pyramid dedicated to Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert. It was erected in 1862 following the passing of her beloved husband in 1861 at the age of 42.
The pyramid, otherwise known as a cairn,...
- 11/2/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Kate Middleton and Prince William attended the 2023 Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey. The Princess of Wales was spotted in an elegant navy suit. How much does her floral suit cost? Here’s what we know.
Kate Middleton’s navy suit Kate Middleton | Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images
Kate wore a navy suit by British designer Erdem Moralioglu. This is a designer she has worn many times before. The suit features a white floral pattern throughout. The jacket is fitted and has a peplum style. The matching skirt also has a slim fit and a flared bottom.
The Princess of Wales polished off her look with a navy hat. She also wore shoes by Gianvito Rossi along with matching navy gloves. For her jewelry, Kate chose sapphire and diamond earrings that once belonged to the late Princess Diana, reports Vogue.
How much is Kate Middleton’s navy suit?...
Kate Middleton’s navy suit Kate Middleton | Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images
Kate wore a navy suit by British designer Erdem Moralioglu. This is a designer she has worn many times before. The suit features a white floral pattern throughout. The jacket is fitted and has a peplum style. The matching skirt also has a slim fit and a flared bottom.
The Princess of Wales polished off her look with a navy hat. She also wore shoes by Gianvito Rossi along with matching navy gloves. For her jewelry, Kate chose sapphire and diamond earrings that once belonged to the late Princess Diana, reports Vogue.
How much is Kate Middleton’s navy suit?...
- 3/26/2023
- by Sheiresa Ngo
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When you're a member of the British royal family, eyes are basically on you at all time. But, wouldn't you just want to come and go from your own home as you please without being bothered by the public? Well it turns out Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle do too — and they've developed the sneakiest way of getting in and out of Kensington Palace unnoticed. According to the UK's Hello! magazine, the royals who reside at London's Kensington Palace usually travel by helicopter. But, apparently, the helicopter takes off and lands in nearby Hyde Park — not directly on the palace's grounds — to avoid a media frenzy. The Duke and Duchess of Cambdirge or Duke and Duchess of Sussex then travel by a chauffeured car in and out of the gates of their home, which are surrounded by armed guards. Kensington Palace. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Though...
- 6/5/2018
- by Julia Birkinbine
- Closer Weekly
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