Royal family

Prince William is heading back to work after taking two weeks paternity leave following the birth of his first son. There were few things about the arrival and celebration of baby Prince George of Cambridge that gave him a start in life like any other newborn, and no doubt his upbringing will be vastly different […]

Prince William joked about nappy duties as he was presented with a mini polo mallet for his newborn son, Prince George, after a polo match in Ascot on Saturday. Upon receiving the mini mallet, The Duke of Cambridge cheekily asked if it was a bag of nappies. “I’ve got to pick some up on my […]

When Kate received the title Duchess of Cambridge on her and Prince William’s wedding day in 2011, royal watchers hoping for a new Princess stifled sighs of disappointment. Since then, commentators have been careful to refer to the Duchess by her full title, and even her referring to her by her maiden name Kate Middleton […]

On top of her seemingly effortless transition into royalty and now motherhood, over recent years the Duchess of Cambridge has become a fashion icon. And now the always impeccably dressed Kate has proven she’s stayed stylish throughout her pregnancy, rocking maternity wear all the way to Vanity Fair’s iconic best-dressed list. The yummy mummy has […]

Prince George is set to be spoiled by his grandparents and the Duchess of Cornwall, and while we don’t yet know what he will call her, Camilla revealed yesterday her own grandchildren call her “Gaga”. The 66-year-old grandmother of five told revealed the nickname to the Daily Mail, with one disclaimer. “My own grandchildren call […]

The image of a mother and baby is special at any time, but the one you see on the cover of this month’s souvenir edition of The Australian Women’s Weekly is historic. When the Duchess of Cambridge appeared on the steps of St Mary’s Hospital in London with newborn Prince George in her arms, the […]

Prince George is set for a life steeped in tradition but he won’t be wearing hand-me-downs. The young Prince of Cambridge is set to get a new christening gown. More than 30 royal babies past have worn a custom-made lace and white satin gown over 172 years but following the baptism of Lady Louise Windsor […]

What do you give a baby who wants for nothing? A crocodile, apparently. Governments, the rich and the famous have swamped the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with presents, in what seems to have become a competition of who can send the most elaborate gift. The Northern Territory government has gifted the royal baby a […]

They may be one of the most photographed families on the planet but just like any other family the Danish royals like to gather together every summer to capture a family portrait. This year Crown Princess Mary and her brood gathered at Grasten Castle to smile for the cameras and two-year-old twins Prince Vincent and […]

The famously modern Wills and Kate have stuck with tradition by choosing a name for their new son with strong royal connotations. “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to announce that they have named their son George Alexander Louis,” a statement from Kensington Palace said. “The baby will be known as His Royal […]