Prince Archie celebrated his seventh birthday this Wednesday, marking another milestone for the young royal. Meanwhile, here’s a throwback to his first iconic public appearance alongside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle on May 8, 2019.
Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, announced on May 4 that they are expecting their third child together, due this summer. Meanwhile, revisit the iconic moment when the Princess and Brooksbank shared a shy kiss on the West Steps of St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle after their wedding on October 12, 2018.
As Princess Eugenie announced she is pregnant with her third child, let's look at her engagement ring, which is truly one-of-a-kind. It features an exceptionally rare padparadscha sapphire. Named after the Sanskrit word for "lotus flower," this oval-cut gem exhibits a unique pink-orange hue that shifts color depending on the light and angle.
At the Christie’s entrance in New York, Queen Camilla received a curtsy first simply due to physical proximity and the flow of the greeting line. While protocol typically dictates the King be honored first as Sovereign, the natural 'meet and greet' often sees the Queen engage with the host or crowd first if she moves toward the entrance ahead of King Charles, making the immediate curtsy a practical, respectful reaction.
Princess Eugenie's husband, Jack Brooksbank, was widely praised as a true gentleman during their wedding on October 12, 2018, particularly for his attentive, chivalrous actions while helping her into a vintage Aston Martin DB10. Jack spent several minutes carefully folding the yards of fabric to ensure the bride was comfortable in the cramped, low-slung sports car. Meanwhile, Princess Eugenie is pregnant with her third child. Buckingham Palace officially announced the news on May 4, stating that the baby is due this summer.
Charlotte Tilbury greeted King Charles with a friendly double kiss on the cheek during the King’s Trust Global Gala in New York City. The high-profile interaction occurred as Tilbury was celebrating her new appointment as the Global Ambassador and Co-Chair of the gala for the King’s Trust, a charity founded by the King 50 years ago to empower disadvantaged youth.
The iconic steps of St George’s Chapel, Windsor, provided the backdrop for a tender moment during Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s 2018 wedding. As the newly crowned couple arrived, they shared a shy, romantic kiss that captivated the cheering crowds. This milestone, often revisited by royal fans, now serves as a poignant anchor for the couple’s journey as they celebrate their growing family and the announcement of their third pregnancy.
During King Charles' historic visit to St. George's, a standout moment of public affection occurred when a woman greeted him with a graceful curtsy while presenting him with a bouquet of flowers. This gesture, captured during the walkabout, served as a perfect example of traditional royal protocol meeting genuine local warmth.
On April 29, Queen Camilla and Sarah Jessica Parker shared a notable, high-profile reunion at the New York Public Library. Photographers captured a visibly nervous Parker waiting for the Queen, who was attending a literary event for her charity, The Queen's Reading Room.
Sarah Jessica Parker shared a highly publicized and heartfelt meeting with Queen Camilla on April 29 at the New York Public Library. Parker, waiting for the Queen's arrival, was captured by photographers reacting with visible excitement as the royal entered the room.
King Charles made this poignant admission on April 29, during a star-studded gala in New York City. While reflecting on the 50th anniversary of his charity, the 77-year-old monarch stated, "As we look to the future, I won't see the long-distance future, but I'm enormously grateful to you all for what you can all do as supporters to help this vital endeavor". The remark is significant given his ongoing battle with cancer, first diagnosed in February 2024.
King Charles officially departed Bermuda on the afternoon of May 2, marking the conclusion of a historic two-day solo visit to the British Overseas Territory. The King bid a final farewell to Bermuda at the L.F. Wade International Airport after a formal departure ceremony. He was seen off by a small group of dignitaries.
While meeting the public in Hamilton, Bermuda, on May 1, King Charles shared a series of personal moments with well-wishers, including a subtle and respectful curtsy from a woman that captured the approachability of the historic visit.