Marcus and Friends (dogs) Princess Kate and Herbie the school dog In support of Children’s Mental Health Week in the UK, Princess Kate visited Lavender Primary School today to speak with children, parents, and teachers about mental health awareness and self-care. Mental health, as we know, has been a priority for both the Cambridges and the Sussexes and experts By Lainey • Feb 05, 2019 04:08 pm
Royals Harry and Meghan same day work day Prince Harry is the Commonwealth Youth Ambassador and joined a roundtable discussion with young people from around the Commonwealth to continue discussion on strategies and targets for the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in 2020, encouraging the youth to stay focused on their commitment to change, and making mental By Lainey • Jan 30, 2019 11:54 am
Royals Saying “no” to Prince William Prince William spoke at the Davos World Economic Forum yesterday. This is the annual event with, perhaps, the most exclusive and competitive badge hierarchy. Like even if you have the money, it might not get you the badge you want. Badges represent levels of access. The hologram badge is the By Lainey • Jan 24, 2019 04:16 pm
Royals Double Duchess Day: Meghan day and night Meghan Markle visited animal charity Mayhew today, one of her four official patronages as announced last week to meet with staff, volunteers, and of course spend time with one of the animals. She bonded with one dog in particular – Minnie, a Jack Russell terrier. Here’s Minnie in the arms By Lainey • Jan 16, 2019 03:45 pm
Royals Double Duchess Day: Kate first Today is Double Duchess Day – both Catherine Cambridge and Meghan Markle are on official duty. Princess Kate went first for a visit to The Royal Opera House where costuming was the big focus as she checked out the costume department, met with the costume designers, and watched a rehearsal for By Lainey • Jan 16, 2019 09:56 am
Royals Princess Kate’s hikers Catherine Cambridge visited King Henry’s Walk Garden today in Islington. She spent time with the children outside and she also made pizza with the kids inside the school. Kate is good with kids, I like how relaxed she is when she’s speaking to them – takes them seriously, doesn’ By Lainey • Jan 15, 2019 11:58 am
Baby and Bump Obsession Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Birkenhead The Sussexes made their first official joint appearance of the year today in Birkenhead, unveiling a plaque at Hamilton Square to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of Wilfrid Owen and visiting with community groups and local businesses. During the walkabout, Meghan Markle apparently revealed her due date: “We By Lainey • Jan 14, 2019 12:25 pm
Royals Royal Meghan: the most coveted presenter Meghan Markle’s first royal patronages were announced this morning. As expected, she is taking over the National Theatre patronage from the Queen, an excellent fit given Meghan’s career background. She will also be working with the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the only accredited organisation representing higher education in By Lainey • Jan 10, 2019 10:41 am
Baby and Bump Obsession Princess Kate’s big little birthday Today is Catherine Cambridge’s 37th birthday. Here are some shots of Kate and Prince William on Sunday that I’ve been saving for today. They were in Sandringham, heading to church with the Queen. She’s been super into those headbands the last few months and as I noted By Lainey • Jan 09, 2019 04:32 pm
Royals Royal Meghan’s end of year front page Last week, Buzzfeed posted an article about whether or not royal reporters in Britain have been racist in their coverage of Meghan Markle. Since it was revealed that she and Prince Harry have been together, the UK tabloids have published one gross headline after another, consistently reminding their readers that By Lainey • Dec 28, 2018 11:09 am
Royals A Cambridge & Sussex Christmas As expected, Prince William, Kate, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle walked amiably together to church on Christmas morning in Sandringham along with other members of the royal family per royal tradition. It was a repeat of last year, with the Cambridges and the Sussexes taking up the same positions: men By Lainey • Dec 27, 2018 10:40 am
Royals Royal Meghan’s Christmas drama This is typically a slow week in gossip. Many celebrities are already on holiday. There are a few who are making a final push for their Christmas releases but for the most part, things are shutting down and the idea is to coast towards the new year and come back By Lainey • Dec 20, 2018 12:16 pm
Royals Christmas Lunch with the Cambridges and Sussexes The Queen hosted her annual Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace today. This is when the extended family is invited before the closer, senior royals head to Sandringham. As expected, Prince William and Catherine were there, along with Big G, in the backseat, and Charlotte. Big G looks like he’s By Lainey • Dec 19, 2018 11:41 am
Baby and Bump Obsession Royal Meghan shrugs it off Thomas Markle was putting himself back in the headlines again yesterday morning on Good Morning Britain. Today Piers Morgan bragged about the ratings – apparently Monday’s episode of GMB was the most watched in the show’s history in part due to Meghan Markle’s father. Thanks, dad! That blowhard By Lainey • Dec 18, 2018 10:07 am
Douchebags Royal Meghan’s first patronage The Times reported this weekend that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were invited for tea with the Queen at Buckingham Palace last week to discuss Meghan’s first royal patronage. The Queen will be passing on one of her patronages to Royal Meghan and this is expected to be announced By Lainey • Dec 17, 2018 10:26 am
Baby and Bump Obsession Harry & Meghan’s year-end fireworks Those fireworks could be a metaphor for, well, everything: their intense relationship, falling in love quickly, getting engaged and married, the drama around the wedding, the major publicity around the pregnancy to kick off their first overseas tour, and the recent gossip about the supposed tension between the royal courts. By Lainey • Dec 14, 2018 10:11 am
