All news about the British royals in the GALA ticker: Prince George can draw +++ Christmas video by Catherine, Princess of Wales, causes discussions +++ Police warning before the Royals’ Christmas in Sandringham.
Royal News 2022 in the GALA ticker
December 25, 2022
Catherine, Princess of Wales + Prince William: Season’s greetings with Prince George’s artwork
Catherine, Princess of Wales, 40, and Prince William, 40, surprise everyone with their Christmas greetings this year. They share a stunning painting of Prince George, 9, on their official Twitter and Instagram accounts. It seems the future heir to the throne inherited his grandfather King Charles, 75, and his mother’s passion for drawing, who have often shared in the past creatively engaged and had even drawn portraits of her children.
Princess Charlotte, 7, is also said to have creative talent. Grand cousin Lady Louise Windsor, 19, has been tutoring her and George in art during their summer holiday at Balmoral Castle.
December 23, 2022
Catherine, Princess of Wales: Her Christmas video causes discussions
In an emotional video message that she shared on her official Instagram account, Catherine, Princess of Wales, 40, remembered the late Queen Elizabeth, † 96. But the clip, which was made as part of the preparations for the Christmas service in Westminster Abbey, apparently caused discussions among the followers of Catherine and Prince William, 40. While some rave about Kate’s look, which is reminiscent of a Hollywood star, and share comments like “So beautiful” and “The future queen shines”, a fan sees it a little differently.
“It’s absolutely shocking to me how many women have posted comments like ‘stylish’ and ‘elegant’ etc.,” says one user. “I’m not disagreeing. Kate is all of that. But she’s also a woman speaking out to fight for her own peace, mental health and boundaries.” She continues: “It’s a woman who dares to do things her way, too. Be ashamed of your backward insults.” A woman’s job is not to “shut up” and accept a situation. On the contrary: “I stand up for the women who say no, there is a better way and I’m worth it. Selling your privacy, your dignity and your reputation to the tabloid media in exchange for the ‘privilege’ of the country Serve. No thanks.” It is quite possible that the comment also refers to Duchess Meghan, 41, who has decided against living with royal duties.
Police warning ahead of Royal Family Christmas
Only one day left until the big party: But shortly before the British royal family’s Christmas party, which is traditionally celebrated again after a two-year break at the estate of the late Queen Elizabeth, †96, in Sandringham, the police in Norfolk issued a warning to everyone Royal fans who want to follow the event live. Law Enforcement have urged visitors to plan their journey to Sandringham well as there could be significant time delays due to security checks and local road closures. The Norfolk Police Department’s official website states: “We advise you to arrive in good time to gain access to the public viewing area as we will be taking our usual precautions including search of entry.” Local officials would be on duty around the royal family’s estate.
This year for the first time King Charles, 74, and Queen Camilla, 75, invited to Sandringham for Christmas. Prince William, 40, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, 40, with their three children Prince George, 9, Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince Louis, 4, are also expected to be guests.
December 22, 2022
Prince Edward and Countess Sophie send touching Christmas card
Prince Edward, 58, and Countess Sophie von Wessex, 57, paid a touching tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth, † 96, with this year’s Christmas card. The card, which is sent to family, friends, charities and organizations the Wessex’ are associated with, features a photograph of the couple with Her Majesty. The picture was taken at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh in June this year.
A second picture on the inside of the card shows Prince Philip, † 99, and Queen Elizabeth in the Scottish Highlands in 2003. A recording released by Buckingham Palace shortly after the Prince’s death in April 2021 and taken by the Countess of Wessex herself during a summer holiday. The couple’s comment on the special snapshot is particularly moving: “In memory of happy days”. The first Christmas without the Queen is particularly difficult for Edward and Sophie.
December 21, 2022
Mike and Zara Tindall share a rare peek inside their home
Mike Tindall, 44, is extremely active on Instagram, regularly posting photos and videos of things he’s experiencing. Snapshots with his wife Zara Tindall, 41, are also not uncommon. However, the two never share a glimpse of their home, which is located on Princess Anne’s, 72, Gatcombe Park estate – until now. Like many people, the Tindalls’ Christmas preparations are in full swing.
Now the couple had a visit from an artist who decorated the windows of their house with snow spray. Snowy mountains, ski huts, reindeer, trees and a large representation of the well-known Christmas story “The Snowman” now decorate the home of the royals. “Christmas isn’t really here until @snowwindows visits! Many thanks to Tom for his hard work, it looks fantastic,” wrote Mike, praising the photos of the winter masterpiece. The royal offspring Mia, 8, Lena, 4, and Lucas, 1, should also be happy about the contemplative atmosphere.
Christmas lunch in Windsor – but where were Prince William and Catherine?
King Charles, 74, and Queen Camilla, 75, received a number of members of the royal family at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 for the traditional Christmas lunch. Among those present were Princess Anne, 72, and Timothy Laurence, 67, Mike, 44, and Zara Tindall, 41, with their children, as well as Prince Edward, 58, Countess Sophie Wessex, 57, and their daughter, Lady Louise, 19. The British newspaper “Daily Mail” published pictures of the royals upon their arrival at the property and it is striking: Prince William, 40, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, 40, were not seen with their children.
The family obviously skipped lunch with the whole family. The reason: After the end of the school year at Lambrook, William and Kate decided to retire with Prince George, 9, Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince Louis, 4, at Anmer Hall, their home in Norfolk. This is where the family usually spends the holidays with the children before heading to Charles and Camilla’s in Sandringham for Christmas.
December 20, 2022
King Charles’ speech was in the can before part two of the Sussex documentary
Recently it was said that King Charles, 74, plans to mention Prince Harry, 38, and Duchess Meghan, 41, in his historic first Christmas speech as a monarch, which is traditionally broadcast on December 25th. As the “Times” now reports, palace sources refuse to confirm this assumption. It is much more assumed that he will talk about the “family” – without explicitly naming names. Because any mention of the Sussexes would overshadow everything else he’s trying to say.
However, the Christmas speech was reportedly recorded on Tuesday, December 13 – two days before the release of the final three and much more explosive episodes of the Harry & Meghan documentary. Nevertheless, Charles is said to have focused his speech primarily on paying tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth, † 96. Royal fans will find out in a few days what words he ultimately chose.
Sarah Ferguson reveals which toys grandson August likes
Sarah Ferguson, 63, loves her “Family Christmas”. In an interview with the British “Hello!” magazine, the mother of Princess Eugenie, 32, and Princess Beatrice, 34, emphasizes how proud she is of her children, who have each become a mother for the first time since 2021.
She goes into raptures, says that “family cohesion” is the most important thing for her and reminisces: “When my girls were growing up, I always gave them barbies that we played with for hours.” It also prompts ex-wife Prince Andrews, 62, to leak a sweet detail about her grandson August, 1, son of Eugenie. “Right now August is into trucks and trains,” said Ferguson, who only buys toys for her grandkids that she would like herself. Sarah can certainly look forward to the big eyes of little August and granddaughter Sienna, 1, in front of the Christmas tree.
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December 19, 2022
King Charles wants to mention Harry and Meghan in his Christmas speech
Prince Harry, 38, and Duchess Meghan, 41, have made headlines with their Netflix documentary and the explosive statements it contains. Meanwhile, the Sussexes are said to be demanding an apology from the royal family. Meanwhile, King Charles, 74, is more likely to work on his first Christmas speech as a monarch, which he – like his mother Queen Elizabeth, † 96, before him – will give on December 25th. Despite the ongoing tensions, Charles plans to name his second son and his wife in his historic speech, an anonymous source told The Mirror.
After all, he did so during his speech to the nation. However, the 74-year-old did not want to give the Sussexes too much space during his ten-minute speech. Instead, he will use the airtime to inspire the citizens of Great Britain. A tribute to the late Queen is also expected, according to the insider: “I’m sure King Charles will take the time to reflect on his mother’s phenomenal achievements and the tremendous legacy she left behind.”
Prince Harry: Liz Hurley takes position on crazy defloration rumor
While the headlines about the “Harry & Meghan” Netflix documentary are slowly ebbing away, Prince Harry’s, 38, memoir “Spare” (released on January 10, 2023) is already causing new speculation. According to British media, the son of King Charles, 74, is said to also address his defloration. There is talk of a “beautiful, older woman” who is said to be actress Liz Hurley, 57.
When asked about this crazy rumour, the “Austin Powers” star clearly reacted, saying in an interview with the British newspaper “The Times”: “No, not me. No way. Not guilty. Ha!” This wild speculation about her person leaves Hurley no rest. On her Instagram Story, she comments on an article in The Sun newspaper, which captioned “Liz Hurley’s shocked reaction to claims she took Harry’s virginity,” with a stunned “I mean!!”
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Sources used: hellomagazine.com, thetimes.co.uk, instagram.com, mirror.co.uk, twitter.com, norfolk.police.uk