Royal News Roundup: Kate Middleton’s Missing Ring, Prince Harry’s Surfing Video & Prince William’s Flag Football Game

Here’s all the royal news you need to know for the week of October 17, 2024.

• Prince Harry showed off his athletic side when he visited Kelly Slater's Surf Ranch in California. The royal hopped on a surfboard for an impressive ride that made me do a double take because, well, I had no idea he could surf.
• According to the Daily Mail , the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly bought a new home in Portugal .

• Prince William celebrated the three year anniversary of the NFL Foundation UK by participating in a friendly game of American flag football . The royal appeared cool, calm and collected while playing the role of quarterback.
• After the event, the royal family shared a slideshow of photos on Instagram. It didn’t take long for fans to fill the comments section with messages about Prince William’s beard .

• New footage from Prince William’s documentary , Prince William: We Can End Homelessness , has been released. (FYI, it’s set to air October 30 and 31 on ITV.)
• The Prince of Wales took to social media to congratulate Thomas Tuchel on his new role as the senior men’s head coach of England’s soccer team.

• Kate Middleton ditched her engagement ring when she joined her husband, Prince William, for a surprise visit to Southport, England. According to royal writer and historian Lauren Kiehna, there may be a valid reason for the recent accessory switch .
• Princess Catherine’s brother, James Middleton, revealed that he and his sister regularly get together at their parents’ house —kids included.

• During an episode of This Morning , Sarah “Fergie” Ferguson opened up about Princess Catherine’s touching health update . She said, “The video that the princess did was just incredible. I was so moved. It was beautiful.”
• Princess Eugenie celebrated her mom’s birthday by sharing a sweet tribute on Instagram, along with some never-before-seen photos.
• Prince William looked dapper in a suit and bow tie when he attended the Centrepoint Awards and Gala Dinner at The British Museum.

• This week, the British royal family shared a slideshow of photos on Instagram , featuring Duchess Sophie during her royal visit to Chad. The trip was a pretty big deal because it marked the first time that a member of the British royal family has visited the Central African country.
• Suits stars Sarah Rafferty and Patrick J. Adams launched SiriusXM's Sidebar: A Suits Watch Podcast , where the two stars watch the show they starred in for the first time. The question is: Will Meghan Markle appear as a guest ?
• Markle made a surprise solo appearance at the Los Angeles Children's Hospital Gala.

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