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Prince William jokes 'who's pinching my bottom' as he and Princess Kate visit Cardiff to celebrate Black History Month – best photos

The prince and princess of wales visited a school and met members of the windrush generation.

The Prince and Princess of Wales travelled to Cardiff on Tuesday to celebrate the start of Black History Month and to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush to the UK.

William and Kate were given a warm welcome in the Welsh capital as they arrived for their first engagement – a visit to the Grange Pavilion, where the future King got a big laugh as he joked, 'Who's pinching my bottom?' to a group of elderly men and women.

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The couple were greeted by scores of school children waving Welsh flags who were clearly excited to see the Prince and Princess in person.

A natural with children, the mother-of-three charmed the youngsters as she walked along and greeted them.

Kate looked immaculate as usual and opted for another power suit , this time by Holland Cooper. It is fast becoming her signature style.

She wore her brunette hair in loose waves with a middle parting.

The royals waved to schoolchildren as they completed their welcome walkabout.

The royals were introduced to members from the Windrush Cymru Elders, Black History Cymru 365, and the Ethnic Minority Youth Forum for Wales, who regularly meet up at the Grange Pavilion, a community centre that was a previously vacant bowls pavilion.

The space offers a community café, employment and training opportunities for members.

William and Kate chatted to members of the Windrush Cymru Elders, a group that was established in 2017 that aims to promote the understanding of ethnic minority elders' concerns and needs whilst also celebrating the contributions of the Windrush generation.

The couple heard about the lived experiences of the elders and how the Windrush Generation have positively impacted the Welsh community.

Roma Taylor, 79, the founder of Windrush Cymru Elders, was one of the first of a long line of women to give William a hug. "It was a long one," she laughed after their embrace.

Ms Taylor also revealed that when King Charles visited the Senedd last year, she held his hand for so long that a member of his security team told her she had to let go.

William's joke went down well with the group as he asked, "Who's pinching my bottom?" as they posed for a photo.

Walking to the other side of the room, the future King gave out more hugs. Karen Lucock, 65, recalled: "I said, 'Please can I have a hug?' He said, 'Yes you can.' I was surprised because he hugged me for quite a while. I am in a bit of shock!"

William joked to the room: "No kissing! I draw the line at kissing!"

William and Kate were also introduced to young people involved in the Ethnic Minority Youth Forum, a group of 11 to 25 year olds who seek to be a voice of change for young people from minority ethnic groups in Wales.

"I'm very sorry - a lot of chatting going on next door. Hugging as well," William said as they entered the next room.

The royals had the chance to speak to local young people from the Somali community, which forms a large part of Cardiff's Grangetown district. They heard about community projects members of Wales Somaliland Youth Links and Cardiff Bay Warriors FC have been involved in, from football to youth unemployment.

William and Kate also gamely took part in a round of table tennis at the Grange Pavilion.

"You've got to watch her serve - she has got a slice on the serve," the Prince warned two teenage Somali girls after Kate's winning shot.

The royal couple are notoriously competitive and looked in their element as they played.

Eleeza Khan, 17, said: "It was really chilled and engaging. They got into it - we got into it."

Amira Begum, 18, added: "They were quite good - surprisingly good."

Before leaving, the royals were given posies from Akachi, six, Humzah, six, Ayla-May, seven, and Mazin, eight.

The next engagement on their itinerary took William and Kate to Fitzalan High School, where they heard about the work pupils have been doing around Black history and the Windrush generation.

Fitzalan High School serves one of the most diverse and disadvantaged communities in Wales where 70 per cent of pupils speak English as a second language. Some pupils are direct relatives of the Windrush Cymru Elders.

In September, the school opened a new building with a range of state-of-the-art facilities to help pupils achieve their highest potential.

William and Kate spoke to a group of sixth formers who are working on their A Levels as well as vocational studies such as science, technology and sports courses.

The couple were given a tour of the school's brand new immersion room where they sat in on a history lesson looking at life in Tiger Bay, a key area in Cardiff where the Windrush generation lived.

After this, William and Kate met teachers and pupils working across a number of projects at the school, including the gardening project which aims to encourage young pupils to learn how to grow plants and food from scratch.

Before leaving, the royals stopped to admire the school's new entrance gate that was designed by pupils and London designer Lara Sparey. The gate embodies 'What does Fitzalan Mean to Us?' and is covered with a variety of symbols and artwork to represent the school and Wales.

Kate showed just how much she enjoyed her school visit, making a heart sign with her hands.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Cardiff on Tuesday, October 3. The couple were in the capital to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush to the UK and mark the start of Black History Month.

It was the second visit of Kate and William to Wales in just over a month after they attended a service at St David's Cathedral to mark the first anniversary of the Queen's death. You can get more story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here .

Black History Month 2023 recognises and celebrates the invaluable contributions of black people to British society. The first stop of the day was at the Grange Pavilion in Grangetown where they were greeted by local schoolchildren and met members of the Windrush Generation. There was also time for a game of table tennis, but it is unclear who was the winner.

After visiting the Pavilion, they couple visited the newly-opened Fitzalan High School in Leckwith. They heard from pupils about the work they have been doing around black history and learn about the vocational courses the school provides.

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Couple delighted with their welcome to Cardiff

This is what they posted on their official X account.

What a great picture!

Councillor backs Kate as table tennis winner

Ash Lister, Grangetown councillor and board member of the Grange Pavilion, said he had the chance to speak to Kate about the journey the pavilion has been on with the council, local community and Cardiff University.

He said: "It was just really really pleasant to speak to Her Royal Highness about the success of our community and I think she definitely took away what a diverse and great place Grangetown is to live in."

Asked who won the table tennis match, he joked: "I wasn't paying that much attention but I'd like to put my money on the princess!"

Ping pong for competitive couple

During the visit to the Grange Pavilion William and Kate took each other on in a game of table tennis.

The famously competitive couple beamed as they took each other on in a doubles match during their engagement.

Learning all about school life

During the visit, the couple heard from sixth form pupils working in different subject areas both in A Level and vocational studies including a range of science, technology and sports courses as well as a thriving English for Speakers of Other Language (ESOL) provision for new-to-3English pupils.

They were also taken to the schools brand new immersion room where they listened to a brief history lesson looking at life in Tiger Bay, a key area where the Windrush Generation lived and the importance of learning about their cultural heritage.

The Prince and Princess also met teachers and pupils working across a number of projects at the school, including the gardening project which aims to encourage young pupils to learn how to grow plants and food from scratch.

Couple seeing state-of-the art facilities at new building

The Prince and Princess have been hearing from pupils about the work they have been doing around black history and learn about the vocational courses the school provides.

Fitzalan High School serves one of the most diverse and disadvantaged communities in Wales and last month they opened a new school building with a range of state-of-the-art facilities to help pupils achieve their highest potential.

A number of pupils in the school are also direct relatives of the Windrush Cymru Elders and are from a variety of cultural backgrounds with 70% of pupils speaking English as a second language.

Couple arrive at Cardiff school

The couple have left the Pavilion and have now arrived at Fitzalan High School in Leckwith for their second engagement of the day.

The school has recently moved to a new site next to Leckwith Stadium.

'It is important we look to the past to understand how we move forward'

Rogiero Verma is the chairman of the Royal Commonwealth Society of Wales and met the royals at the Pavilion this morning.

We're just honoured to meet Prince William and Kate on this event for Windrush. We're representing Commonwealth so we are supporting the Windrush community. It's just an honour to be here today to be part of this event. We just talked about Windrush and what the relevance is about the past, the contribution of all our Commonwealth countries to world wars, we had a lot of losses. It's important that we look at the past to understand how we move forward in the future and how we are educating our children so they have a better awareness."

'We need houses and education, not photo opportunities'

Not everyone is happy about the royal visit to Cardiff.

There is a protester who says: "We need houses, health and education, not photo opportunities."

Children 'were over the moon' to sing for royals

Lucy, a member of staff at Grangetown Primary School, said the pupils performed Calon Lan for the royals but only found out who they would be singing for earlier this morning.

She said: "They know the song, they're familiar with the song, but since we've been telling them it's for a VIP guest the practices have been every day and the kids are just so excited.

"We didn't know who we were singing for until about 10am this morning, it was just knowing we'd be performing for a VIP. As soon as we told the children they were over the moon at who their guests were."

The couple also learnt about the great work of young people in the area

The Prince and Princess also met young people involved in the Grangetown Youth Forum. The forum is a youth advisory panel for Race Council Cymru and consists of young people aged 11-25 who seek to be a voice of change for young people from minority ethnic groups in Wales.

They also engaged with local young people from the Somali community which forms a large portion of Grangetown. Theiy spent time with members of Wales Somaliland Youth Links and Cardiff Bay Warriors FC and hear about the community projects they have been involved in – from football to youth unemployment and building friendships between the young people in Cardiff and Somaliland.

Visit to the Pavilion in pictures

Some lovely pictures from the visit.

Couple chatted to children about football and singing

The Prince and Princess of Wales spent time talking with the local schoolchildren.

William talked about football and his teams and which teams the children support. They also talked to students about music and classes

Kate was interested to know if the children had missed any school and if that was a good thing or a bad thing?

She then congratulated the children for their lovely singing.

What a welcome to Wales for the royal couple!

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the HMT Empire arriving in the UK, the couple will first meet members of the Windrush Cymru Elders.

The group was established in 2017 as part of Race Council Cymru and aims to promote the understanding of ethnic minority elders' concerns and needs whilst also celebrating the contributions of the Windrush Generation and people of African descent in Wales. The Prince and Princess will hear about the lived experiences of the elders and the incredible impact the generation has had in Wales

But first they chatted with schoolchildren who had gathered outside the pavilion to welcome them to Wales.

Learning about the great work at the Pavilion

At the Pavilion are members of the Windrush Cymru Elders, Black History Cymru 365 and the Grangetown Youth Forum.

They will speak about the contribution the Windrush generation has had on the Welsh community and the couple will learn about how young minority ethnic individuals are creating positive change in Wales.

The Grange Pavilion is a partnership project between Grange Pavilion Project, Grangetown Community Action, Cardiff University and Cardiff Council which saw them redevelop a previously vacant bowls pavilion into a community facility. The space offers a community café, employment and training opportunities and has become a key meeting place for the community.

Why the couple are visiting today

The couple have arrived in at the Grange Pavilion in Grangetown for their first stop of the day. They are in the city to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush to the UK and mark the start of Black History Month,

They are meeting members of the Windrush generation and celebrating the work of diverse community groups in the area.

Whilst in the city, the Prince and Princess of Wales will also visit a local school to hear about the extensive range of opportunities they offer pupils in the curriculum and the work they have been doing around the Windrush generation.

The excitement is building

There is a lot of flag waving practice in the park as the excitement levels increase.

The children are from local primary schools.

Excitement as schoolchildren prepare for royal arrival

The first visit will be in Grangetown and crowds of excited schoolchildren have already gathered at the Grange Pavilion.

They have been singing Calon Lan as they wait for the royal couple to arrive.

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The royal couple was in Wales today to mark the start of the UK’s Black History Month and also to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the first Windrush generation migrants.

Prince William and Kate have made several visits to Wales since taking on the titles Prince and Princess of Wales just over a year ago. And today, they were back in the country for engagements to mark the start of the UK’s Black History Month and also to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the first Windrush generation migrants.

Named after the HMT Empire Windrush which brought more than 1,000 people to the UK from the Caribbean to live and work in Britain in 1948, the Windrush generation is the term used to refer to those who made the journey until 1971. In recent years, many were treated appallingly by being wrongfully detained or deported after being unable to prove that they were living in Britain legally because of the Home Office’s lack of records. Known as the Windrush scandal, the outrage that ensued resulted in the resignation of the Home Secretary , a review and a compensation scheme being announced . In 2018, Windrush Day was established to celebrate the contribution of the Windrush generation annually on June 22.

The royal family has previously been vocal in praising the Windrush generation. King Charles commissioned 10 portraits of Windrush elders which were released in June this year. In a foreword for a book to accompany the portraits, the King wrote, “History is, thankfully and finally, beginning to accord a rightful place to those men and women of the Windrush generation.” Prince William will appear in a special documentary for Pride of Britain celebrating the achievement of the Windrush generation later this month.

Today in Wales, William and Kate also met with people from the organization Black History Cymru 365 , which delivers year-round programs acknowledging the contributions made by people of African and African-Caribbean descent to local, national and world history and culture. They also met with the Ethnic Minority Youth Forum for Wales to hear about how the younger generation is making an impact. A spokesperson said the visit would give "their royal highnesses the opportunity to engage with a diverse group of pupils, learn more about the Black History 365 project and celebrate an inclusive and thriving educational facility in Cardiff." The royal couple’s final engagement of the day was to Fitzalan High School to celebrate the diversity there. Black History Month has been celebrated in October in the UK since 1987.

Town & Country Contributing Editor Victoria Murphy has reported on the British Royal Family since 2010. She has interviewed Prince Harry and has travelled the world covering several royal tours. She is a frequent contributor to Good Morning America. Victoria authored Town & Country book The Queen: A Life in Pictures , released in 2021. 

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Kate Middleton’s Royal Elegance Shines in Stylish Pinstripe Suit in Cardiff to Kick Off UK’s Black History Month

A regal visit to the heart of wales with a purpose — and a fashion statement.

On October 3, Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Prince and Princess of Wales, graced Cardiff with their royal presence, marking the beginning of the United Kingdom’s Black History Month .

About Cardiff & UK’s Black History Month

Kate and William had the privilege of meeting with members of the Windrush Cymru Elders, Black History Cymru 365, and the Ethnic Minority Youth Forum for Wales. These encounters provided them with a valuable opportunity to learn about the profound influence of the Windrush generation, a group of individuals who made their way to the United Kingdom from the Caribbean in 1948.

The Windrush generation played a vital role in rebuilding Britain after World War II, contributing to the country’s economic and cultural prosperity. Despite facing significant challenges, they persevered and made lasting contributions to British society.

Later in the day, Kate and William visited Fitzalan High School, a diverse and underprivileged community school. They met with students and staff to learn more about the school’s projects and initiatives, as well as the rich cultural heritage of its student body.

Kate and William were impressed by the school’s commitment to providing a high-quality education to all students, regardless of their background. They were also inspired by the students’ resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

The royal couple’s visit to Wales was a celebration of diversity and resilience, as they met with individuals and organizations that are working hard to build a more inclusive and equitable society.

Kate Middleton’s Classy & Chic Attire

As the Princess embarked on her visit to the capital city of Wales, Kate Middleton made a striking fashion statement that perfectly combined classic sophistication with contemporary flair.

She opted for a combination of pieces that exuded refinement and poise. The centerpiece of her outfit was the Holland Cooper Double Breasted Blazer, paired flawlessly with the Holland Cooper High Waisted Straight Trouser.

Underneath her blazer, she donned a Holland Cooper Shirt Bodysuit in White, a clever choice that ensured her outfit looked polished and sleek throughout her engagements. Adding a touch of glamour to her outfit, the Gianvito Rossi Gianvito Pumps in Blue Suede were the perfect pair of heels to compliment her overall look.

Kate Middleton’s attention to detail extended to her accessories as well. She wore stunning gold and pearl Shyla London Rosalia Earrings, adding a touch of femininity to her sophisticated ensemble. The Duchess also wore the iconic Cartier Ballon Bleu Stainless Steel Watch, a symbol of timeless elegance and a testament to her appreciation for classic accessories.

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THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES WILL VISIT CARDIFF TO CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Tuesday 3rd October 2023

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush to the UK and mark the start of Black History Month, the Prince and Princess of Wales will visit Cardiff to meet members of the Windrush generation and celebrate the work of diverse community groups in the area.

While in the city, Their Royal Highnesses will also visit a local school to hear about the extensive range of opportunities they offer pupils in the curriculum and the work they have been doing around the Windrush generation.

Engagement 1:

The Prince and Princess will meet with members from the Windrush Cymru Elders, Black History Cymru 365 and the Ethnic Minority Youth Forum for Wales at Grange Pavilion to hear about the incredible contribution the Windrush generation has had on the Welsh community and learn about how young minority ethnic individuals are creating positive change in Wales.

Grange Pavilion is a partnership project between Grange Pavilion Project, Grangetown Community Action, Cardiff University and Cardiff Council which saw them redevelop a previously vacant bowls pavilion into a community facility. The space offers a community café, employment and training opportunities and has become a key meeting place for the Ethnic Minority Youth Forum, Windrush Cymru Elders and Black History Cymru 365 for Wales.

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush arriving in the UK, Their Royal Highnesses will first meet members of the Windrush Cymru Elders. The group was established in 2017 as part of Race Council Cymru and aims to promote the understanding of ethnic minority elders’ concerns and needs whilst also celebrating the contributions of the Windrush Generation and people of African descent in Wales. The Prince and Princess will hear about the lived experiences of the elders and the incredible impact the generation has had in Wales.

Following this, the Prince and Princess will meet young people involved in the Ethnic Minority Youth Forum. The forum is a youth advisory panel for Race Council Cymru and consists of young people aged 11-25 who seek to be a voice of change for young people from minority ethnic groups in Wales.

Finally, the Prince and Princess will also engage with local young people from the Somali community which forms a large portion of Grangetown. Their Royal Highnesses will spend time with members of Wales Somaliland Youth Links and Cardiff Bay Warriors FC and hear about the community projects they have been involved in – from football to youth unemployment and building friendships between the young people in Cardiff and Somaliland.

Engagement 2:

The Prince and Princess will then visit Fitzalan High School to hear from pupils about the work they have been doing around black history and learn about the vocational courses the school provides.

Fitzalan High School serves one of the most diverse and disadvantaged communities in Wales and in September 2023 they opened a new school building with a range of state-of-the-art facilities to help pupils achieve their highest potential. A number of pupils in the school are also direct relatives of the Windrush Cymru Elders and are from a variety of cultural backgrounds with 70% of pupils speaking English as a second language.

During the visit, Their Royal Highnesses will first hear from sixth form pupils working in different subject areas both in A Level and vocational studies including a range of science, technology and sports courses as well as a thriving English for Speakers of Other Language (ESOL) provision for new-to-3English pupils. Their Royal Highnesses will then be taken to the schools brand new immersion room where they will listen to a brief history lesson looking at life in Tiger Bay, a key area where the Windrush Generation lived and the importance of learning about their cultural heritage.

Following this, the Prince and Princess will meet teachers and pupils working across a number of projects at the school, including the gardening project which aims to encourage young pupils to learn how to grow plants and food from scratch.

Finally, on departure Their Royal Highnesses will see a new entrance gate that was designed in partnership with London designer Lara Sparey and pupils from the school to embody ‘What does Fitzalan Mean to Us’? with a variety of symbols and artwork to represent the school and Wales.

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The Princess of Wales is busy helping Prince George prepare for his upcoming exams, she revealed while in Cardiff.

Catherine made the comment during a visit to Wales with Prince William to mark the start of Black History Month.

Their day included a stop at the Fitzalan High School where Kate spoke with older students who were preparing to sit their A-level maths exams.

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While there, the Princess of Wales said Prince George, 10, was in a similar situation.

She told the students: "I've been helping George prepare for his exams coming up, so I know how hard maths can be.

"George is just at the beginning of being tested. He says: 'Mummy, I keep getting tested all the time.'

"But when it gets to A-levels you feel like you're on it."

Last week, it was confirmed Kate would not be joining her husband in Singapore for the Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony in November because Prince George has school exams that week.

A Kensington Palace source confirmed that Kate wanted to remain at home to support their elder son.

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Prince George is currently in year six at Lambrook prep school in Berkshire.

The family moved to Windsor in August last year to be closer to the late Queen Elizabeth II and for the children's new school.

Prince George was recently spotted looking around Eton College with his family ahead of a potential move there.

Both Prince William and Prince Harry went to Eton.

The Prince of Wales will travel to Singapore for the Earthshot Prize, to be held on November 7, following a recent solo visit to New York for the initiative.

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It will be the first time the Princess of Wales has missed the Earthshot Prize Awards, having travelled to Boston last December with Prince William for the event.

It was first held in London the year before.

While in Singapore, Prince William is expected to carry out a series of engagements focused on the environment.

The state opening of parliament is also scheduled to be held in London on November 7, with King Charles and Queen Camilla to attend.

It will be the King's first as monarch and he will present a speech setting out the government's agenda for the coming session, outlining proposed policies and legislation.

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Last year, the then Prince Charles read the Queen's speech in her absence and was joined by Camilla and Prince William.

The Princess of Wales may also be there for the first time, representing her husband.

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Prince George in Study Mode! All About His School Exams This Week — and Mom Kate Middleton's Support

While Prince William is in Singapore for the Earthshot Prize awards, Princess Kate stayed home to help their son during a busy week

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Prince George has a big week on the books at the Lambrook School .

The 10-year-old prince is buckling down for an important round of classroom exams, and Prince William even referenced the tests when explaining why Kate Middleton wasn't with him in Singapore for the Earthshot Prize .

“Catherine is very sorry she can’t be here. She is helping George through his first set of major exams,” the Prince of Wales, 41, said in a speech at the United for Wildlife summit on Monday morning, which fell ahead of the Earthshot Prize awards ceremony on Tuesday.

PEOPLE learned in September that Princess Kate, 41, would not join her husband at the third annual ceremony for the environmental prize because the inaugural Earthshot Week coincided with Prince George's exams. Instead, the royal mom is home in Windsor to support him.

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According to Hello! magazine, Prince George is believed to be taking the ISEB Common Pre-Tests. The exams are typically taken by students in Year 6 (the American equivalent of fifth grade) and “used to assess a pupil’s attainment and potential prior to entry into a senior school,” the U.K. tutoring service Simply Learning Tuition states. Pupils take four tests in English, mathematics, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning, which are presented in a multiple-choice format, the ISEB (Independent Schools Examinations Board) website states. 

Fortunately for Prince George, he’ll probably only need to sit for the tests once. Simply Learning Tuition notes that the ISEB Common Pre-Test is a “shared assessment” and is accepted by dozens of schools, including Eton College and Marlborough College, which are Prince William and Princess Kate’s respective alma maters.

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However, he won’t be finished with rigorous tests quite yet!

“If the candidate is successful, they will usually be offered a place, conditional on them passing the Year 8 Common Entrance Exam. It is important to note that the Pre-Test is a precursor to Common Entrance or Scholarship exams, which they will still be required to take,” the tutoring firm states.

While the Prince and Princess of Wales’ three kids — Prince George, Princess Charlotte , 8, and Prince Louis , 5 — all attend the Lambrook School near their home in Windsor, the prep school only goes up to Year 8, the American equivalent of 7th grade. From there, George will have to start a new school — and speculation is swirling that he might follow in his mom or dad’s footsteps at Marlborough or Eton. 

In October, Richard Eden of The Daily Mail reported that Princess Kate, 41, visited the boarding school in Marlborough. 

"Catherine was here the other day. It’s been the talk of the school,” a source told the royal reporter.

Princess Kate and her siblings, Pippa and James Middleton, are all Marlborough grads, as is Prince William’s cousin Princess Eugenie . 

Over the summer, Prince George was also spotted with his parents on a visit to Eton College , where Prince William and Prince Harry went as teenagers.

Although Eton College students are between the ages of 13 and 18, they must be registered before June 30 of the school year the boy turns 10. (Prince George marked his 10th birthday in July.) According to the school's website , "After this, the only route of entry will be through scholarships or Sixth Form entry, which open in Year 8 (for Year 9 entry) and Year 11 (for Sixth Form entry)."

Although Eton is located near the family's Adelaide Cottage home in Windsor, it is an all-boys school. Because Marlborough is co-ed, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis could potentially join George there one day.

Both Eton and Marlborough currently cost about $20,000 per term, and there are three terms per year.

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In a relatable mom moment while visiting Wales last month, Princess Kate shared Prince George’s hilarious take on testing in schools. The Princess of Wales shared her son’s comment while visiting Fitzalan High School in Cardiff with Prince William for the kickoff of Black History Month in the U.K., and hinted that George felt all the testing was excessive! 

In a clip shared on TikTok by Matt Wilkinson of The Sun , Kate sat at a table of senior students and said, “George is just at the beginning of being tested. He says, ‘Mummy, I keep getting tested all the time.’ But when it gets to A-levels, you feel like you're on it.”

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Queen Elizabeth II 1926 - 2022

Queen Elizabeth II leaves Fiji during a royal tour in February 1977. Serge Lemoine/Getty Images

The Queen of travel Journeys of a lifetime

By Francesca Street and Mark Oliver, CNN September 13, 2022

S he was traveling the moment she ascended to the throne, and for much of the next seven decades, Queen Elizabeth II criss-crossed the world. Newly married and still just a princess, Britain’s future monarch was in Kenya with husband Prince Philip in February 1952 when she learned of her father’s death and her new regal status.

During her reign she would visit more than 120 countries, witnessing first-hand the revolutions in global travel that shrank the world as her own influence over it diminished.

The Queen lived through the advent of the Jet Age, flew supersonic on the Concorde, saw regimes change, countries form and dissolve, the end of the British Empire and the rise of globalization.

Here are some of the most memorable travel moments from her 70 years as monarch.

November 24-25, 1953

Less than six months after she was crowned at Westminster Abbey in London, Queen Elizabeth set off on her travels again. Her debut official state trip was an epic six-month tour of the Commonwealth -- the alliance of nations which were once British colonies. Traveling by air, sea and land she visited several countries, accompanied by her husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. First stop was the North Atlantic island of Bermuda, a British territory she would visit a further four times during her reign. The trip would go on to include stops in Jamaica, Tonga, New Zealand, Australia, Cocos Islands, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), Aden (now part of Yemen), Uganda, Malta and Gibraltar.

December 19-20, 1953

At Queen Elizabeth’s coronation in June 1953, Queen Salote Tupou III of the Polynesian kingdom of Tonga won over the British public when she sat, rain-soaked, in her open carriage. They also took an interest when Elizabeth returned the visit later in the year. The two queens enjoyed an open-air feast, watched Tongan dancers and admired a tortoise that legend said was presented by explorer Captain James Cook to the King of Tonga in 1777.

December 23, 1953 – January 30, 1954

New zealand.

The Queen voyaged to New Zealand during the Antipodean summer of 1953-4. Over the course of the trip, it’s estimated that three out of every four New Zealanders got a glimpse of her. In preparation for the Queen’s visit, some New Zealand sheep were dyed in the UK flag colors of red, white and blue. The Queen returned to the country nine times over the years, including in 2002 as she marked half a century on the throne.

April 10-21, 1954

Ceylon (now sri lanka).

A visit to Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, coincided with the Queen’s 28th birthday. She visited the city of Colombo where crowds joined together to sing her “Happy Birthday.” She also visited the central city of Kandy, where she watched a procession featuring a reported 140 elephants and met local chiefs.

April 8-11, 1957

The Queen had visited France as a young princess, but her first state visit as monarch was a glamorous affair. She attended the Palais Garnier opera house in Paris, visited the Palace of Versailles, and dined at the Louvre with then-President Rene Coty. The Queen also laid a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe and visited the Scottish Church of Paris.

October 17-20, 1957

United states.

Having met President Harry S. Truman in Washington in 1951 during a visit before ascending to the throne, Elizabeth was no stranger to America when she arrived on her first trip as Queen. Her 1957 visit marked the 350th anniversary of the first permanent British settlement on the continent, in Jamestown. The monarch attended a college football game at the former Byrd Stadium in Maryland where she watched the home team lose to North Carolina. She met with President Dwight D. Eisenhower in the White House and later traveled to New York, where she and Prince Philip drove through the streets and admired panoramic views of the city from the Empire State Building.

February 1-16, 1961

The Queen and Prince Philip visited Pakistan in 1961, arriving in the port city of Karachi after completing a visit to India as part of a wider tour of South Asia. She drove through the streets of Karachi in an open-top car, before going on to visit Lahore, where a torchlight military tattoo took place in her honor and Prince Philip played in a game of polo.

February 26 to March 1, 1961

In Nepal, the Queen inspected troops in Kathmandu and met Gurkha ex-servicemen in Pokhara. The monarch rode on an elephant and visited the Hanuman Dhoka Palace complex in Kathmandu. She took part in the rather grim spectacle of a tiger hunt although didn’t shoot any animals herself. She instead recorded the experience on cine camera – a recording device that she often carried with her on her earlier foreign trips.

March 2-6, 1961

The Queen visited pre-revolution Iran at the end of her 1961 South Asian tour. Hosted by Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, she toured ancient monuments including the ruins of Persepolis, once a capital of the Achaemenid Empire, later declared a World Heritage Site. She also saw Sheikh Lotfollah mosque in Esfahan and admired collections of the Archaeological Museum of Iran.

May 5, 1961

Vatican city.

In 1961, Elizabeth became the first British monarch to visit the Vatican. Dressed all in black, the Queen had an audience with Pope John XXIII, also attended by Prince Philip. She returned to the Vatican three more times during her reign, meeting Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis.

November 9-20, 1961

Bombing incidents in the capital Accra left officials worried about the safety of the Queen’s visit to Ghana but, after deliberation, UK Prime Minister Harold Macmillan confirmed it would go ahead. During the trip, the Queen famously shared a dance with Ghana’s then-president, Kwame Nkrumah. At the height of Cold War uncertainty, this seemingly innocuous moment was seen as significant in ensuring Ghana remained affiliated to Britain and not the USSR.

May 18-28, 1965

West germany (now germany).

The Queen’s visit to West Germany and West Berlin was viewed as a symbolic gesture of goodwill in the post-World War II landscape. It was the first royal trip to German territory for more than 50 years and photographs such as one of the Queen and Prince Philip in a car driving past the Brandenburg Gate had symbolic resonance.

November 5-11, 1968

Queen Elizabeth became the first reigning British monarch to visit South America when she landed in Brazil in late 1968. During the trip, the Queen wore a striking jewelry set made of Brazilian aquamarine, gifted to her in 1953 by the Brazilian president and added to over time. The monarch also attended a football match between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, and presented the winner’s trophy to Brazilian footballer Pele.

October 18-25, 1971

On the first of two trips to Turkey -- the second took place in 2008 -- the Queen visited the Gallipoli peninsula to remember the Allied soldiers who died there during World War I. The monarch also explored the ruins of the ancient Greek empire city of Ephesus. A media highlight of the visit came when she was photographed leaping ashore from a barge, after disembarking from her ship, the Royal Yacht Britannia.

February 10-15, 1972

Accompanied by Prince Philip and daughter Princess Anne, the Queen was greeted on arrival in Bangkok by a carpet of flower petals. The monarch was given a golden key to the city of Bangkok, attended a state banquet and visited Bang Pa-In Palace, the Thai royal family’s summer residence, north of the capital.

October 17-21, 1972

The Queen’s visit to Yugoslavia was her first trip to a communist country. The Central European country no longer exists -- the areas that the Queen visited are now part of Croatia. During her trip, she met Yugoslav political leader Josip Broz Tito and traveled on his famous Blue Train.

February 15-16, 1974

New hebrides (now vanuatu).

The Queen and Prince Philip visited the Pacific island archipelago of Vanuatu, then known as the New Hebrides, in 1974. It’s said the royal couple’s visit to Vanuatu may have strengthened the belief among some locals on Tanna island that the Duke of Edinburgh was a divine being.

February 24-March 1, 1975

On her first of two visits to Mexico, the Queen toured ancient sites -- including the pyramids of Uxmal, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monarch also received local crafts, met school children and attended a banquet. While she was driven through Mexico City, the Queen was showered in confetti.

February 17-20, 1979

Saudi arabia.

In 1979, the Queen became the first female head of state to visit Saudi Arabia, on a tour of Gulf States. At Riyadh Airport, she was met by King Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, pictured. The outfits she wore on the trip were carefully designed in accordance with Saudi Arabia’s conservative dress code for women. The Queen arrived on a British Airways supersonic Concorde aircraft and during the visit attended camel races and toured the National Museum.

October 26-27, 1982

The Queen visited Tuvalu, a group of nine islands in the South Pacific, in 1982. Upon arrival, the Queen and Prince Philip were carried in a flower-filled canoe from sea to shore. Thirty years later, in 2012, Prince William visited Tuvalu with his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, who drank a coconut from a tree planted by Queen Elizabeth on this 1982 visit.

February 26 – March 6, 1983

On a star-studded trip to the United States, the Queen toured the 20th Century-Fox studios in Hollywood with then-First Lady Nancy Reagan and met Frank Sinatra, who she’d previously met in the 1950s, at a party given in her honor. The Queen and Prince Philip also visited Yosemite National Park in California, pictured.

November 10-14, 1983

The Queen returned to Kenya in 1983 for a state visit. When she was there 31 years previously, she'd learned that her father had passed away and she had become Britain’s reigning monarch. In 1983, the Queen and Prince Philip revisited the Treetops hotel, pictured, where they were staying at the time she was told the news.

October 12-18, 1986

The Queen’s trip to China was the first -- and, so far, only -- state visit by a British monarch to China. With Prince Philip by her side, the Queen visited the Great Wall of China, pictured, as well as the Forbidden City in Beijing.

October 17-20, 1994

In 1994, in another royal first, the Queen visited Russia. Over the three-day trip, the Queen met Moscow mayor Yuri Luzhkov, pictured here with the monarch outside St Basil’s Cathedral, as well as Russian President Boris Yeltsin. The Queen also attended the Bolshoi Ballet. In her traditional Christmas Day speech broadcast later that year, the Queen reflected on how times had changed, noting she “never thought it would be possible in [her] lifetime” to attend a service in Moscow’s famous cathedral.

March 19-25, 1995

South africa.

In 1994, after apartheid ended, South Africa rejoined the Commonwealth as a republic. The following year, the Queen traveled there, in a visit designed to renew ties between the two countries. The Queen met with President Nelson Mandela, pictured, and presented him with the Order of Merit.

October 12-18, 1997

The Queen visited India for the third time in 1997, her first public engagement since Princess Diana’s funeral just weeks before. The trip marked 50 years since India’s independence from Britain. Most memorably, the monarch visited the site of the Amritsar massacre, also known as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, of April 13, 1919. She also expressed regret at a state banquet in New Delhi for the “distressing” episode in which British soldiers gunned down hundreds of unarmed civilians. The gesture was seen by some as inadequate. “The Queen is doing everything she can to make India like her. But so far it does not seem to be working,” wrote the UK’s Independent newspaper at the time.

October 4-15, 2002

The Queen visited Canada many times. In 2002, her trip to the North American country coincided with her Golden Jubilee festivities, celebrating 50 years of her reign. During the trip, the Queen attended an ice hockey game between the Vancouver Canucks and the San Jose Sharks, and dropped the ceremonial puck.

March 11-16, 2006

The Queen visited Australia 16 times as Head of State. In 2006, she traveled to Melbourne to open the Commonwealth Games. She was greeted by a welcoming party in Canberra, visited the Sydney Opera House, attended a Commonwealth Day service in St. Andrew’s Cathedral and toured Admiralty House, the Sydney residence of the Governor-General of Australia.

May 17-20, 2011

The Queen’s trip to Dublin was the first time a British monarch had set foot in the Irish Republic since its 1922 independence. At Dublin Castle the Queen delivered a well-received speech on the history of Anglo-Irish relations. In County Tipperary, she also toured the medieval Rock of Cashel, pictured, once a seat of power for Ireland’s ancient kings.

November 26-28, 2015

From 1949 to 1951, before she was Queen, Elizabeth and Prince Philip lived in Malta. In 2015, the monarch paid her last visit to the island, touring the Grand Harbour in a Maltese fishing boat and waving to members of the British Royal Navy.

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In the later years of her reign, the Queen cut back on foreign travel, passing on the mantle to the younger royals. In more recent years, royal tours have also been looked at with more skeptical eyes, as Britain reckons with its colonial past.

While she didn't travel abroad in the later years of her reign, the Queen continued to vacation in the UK. Most notably, the Queen’s ties with Scotland remained strong throughout her reign and her residence there, Balmoral Castle, was a favorite refuge. It was at Balmoral that the Queen died on September 8, 2022.

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Queen Elizabeth II, leaving behind the latest Royal Family flap, came to the Kremlin on Monday on the first visit to Russia by a British monarch.

A new authorized biography of her son and heir, Prince Charles, threatened to overshadow the visit by the queen and her husband, Prince Philip. In the book, Charles accuses Philip of forcing him into a loveless marriage.

Russian President Boris N. Yeltsin’s chief spokesman, Vyacheslav V. Kostikov, said the queen’s visit is evidence of Russia’s break with its totalitarian past.

“We realize that the British queen would never have visited a Communist country,” Kostikov said.

Both the queen and Prince Philip are related to the imperial Romanov family of Czar Nicholas II, executed by Bolshevik revolutionaries in 1918. The queen’s grandfather, King George V, the czar’s first cousin, refused to give Nicholas II asylum a year earlier.

The 68-year-old queen, wearing a fur coat and pillbox hat, was greeted at Moscow’s Vnukovo-2 airport by First Deputy Prime Minister Oleg N. Soskovets. A beaming Yeltsin and his wife, Naina, gave the royal couple a formal welcome at the ornate St. George’s Hall in the Kremlin.

The royal couple are staying in the Kremlin as Yeltsin’s guests. They attended a performance of “Giselle” at the Bolshoi Ballet on Monday evening, sitting in the “czar’s box” under the coat of arms of the former Soviet Union.

Back in Britain, newspapers were full of speculation about excerpts from the biography of Charles.

Charles recalls how, as a boy, his mother paid him little attention and his father belittled him to the point of tears. As an adult, Charles suggests that Philip pressured him into marrying Princess Diana, whom he says he never loved.

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