Royal News Roundup: Kate Middleton Is Back, Prince Harry Is Returning to the U.K. & More

Here’s all the royal news you need to know for the week of September 19, 2024.

• Kate Middleton made her big return to royal duties after finishing preventative chemotherapy earlier this month.
• Kensington Palace released a now-viral video of Princess Catherine announcing the end of her chemotherapy treatment. In the clip, the Princess of Wales swapped her engagement ring for a new piece of jewelry, and there's a hidden meaning behind the switcheroo.
• Meghan Markle attended the annual George Zajfen Tennis Tournament with her husband, Prince Harry . She wore a nearly-$2,000 ivory collared and sleeveless dress with a full button front from Italian brand Giuliva Heritage.

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• Prince William and Princess Catherine stepped in to help a London food bank that was targeted by thieves. According to BBC , the royal couple privately made a donation to the center to fully replace the items stolen.
• When Prince William arrived in Scotland, the royal family released a video of the royal exiting a jet and descending down a set of metal stairs onto the airport tarmac.
• During his visit, the Prince of Wales attended an event hosted by Homewards Aberdeen, and in one particular photo, he’s photographed alone. Thanks to the camera angle, a circular light fixture on the ceiling lines up perfectly above his head, making it look like he has a literal halo .

• Sarah “Fergie” Ferguson posted a heartwarming slideshow on Instagram that paid tribute to her late mother, Susie, on the 26th anniversary of her death.
• On Monday, September 30, Prince Harry will return to the U.K. to be the guest of honor at the annual WellChild Awards in London . (FYI, he’s a longtime patron of the charity.)
• Before his 40th birthday, Prince Harry released a statement to the BBC documenting his feelings about turning 40.
• The Duke of Sussex got sentimental and revealed what his favorite gift has been through the years . “The best gift I've ever been given is, without doubt, my kids,” he told People via a spokesperson.
• Prince Harry and Markle used their platform to inspire some serious pre-Election Day vibes in the U.S. The statement, shared on Tuesday, September 17 (aka National Voter Registration Day), read, "Voting is not just a right; it’s a fundamental way to influence the fate of our communities."

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• Prince William celebrated Aston Villa’s first season in the Champions League, Europe’s top club competition, since the 1982-83 season by sharing a personal statement on his Instagram Story .
• The royal family shared a birthday tribute on social media to mark Prince Harry's milestone 40th birthday. When fans noticed something odd about the selected photo, the palace released a statement responding to the Photoshopping controversy .
• His big brother, Prince William, shared a heartwarming Instagram post wishing Prince Harry a happy birthday. It read, “Wishing the Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today!”
• However, PureWow editor Nakeisha Campbell noted one strange detail : Prince William opted for a retweet, rather than an original post.
• On a royal visit to the Cornbury House Horse Trials , Duchess Sophie wore a pair of faux leather pants ($365) from Max Mara.

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