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Kate Middleton and Prince William Win Privacy Case After Photos of Their Vacation Published
Following photos published by Parisian magazine Paris Match showing a royal family vacation in the Swiss Alps, Kate Middleton and Prince William won a court case in France. The pictures of the family taken during an April vacation with their children Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, were published without their consent, PEOPLE reported.
A spokesperson for the Prince and Princess of Wales told PEOPLE on Oct. 30 that the magazine’s choice to publish the pictures — and to give out details about the trip — was a “grossly intrusive” breach of privacy. In the statement, it was also mentioned that the couple will continue to take legal steps if needed to make sure their children can grow up “without undue scrutiny and interference.”
Prince William and Kate decide to publish court notice after winning Paris Match case
The couple gave up a claim for damages in exchange for a notice ordered by the court following a French ruling over photos and reporting that were intrusive
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales were successful in legal proceedings in France against the owner of Paris Match,” a spokesperson for the couple said in a statement to MSNBC, adding that the magazine “published a grossly intrusive article and long‑lens paparazzi photographs of their private family holiday in the Alps in April.” Initially, the royals had asked for monetary compensation as part of their lawsuit, but they chose to proceed with the “publication of the judicial notice” which was made public on Oct. 30.
Paris Match gets in touch as royals win privacy case
E! News reached out to the royal family and Paris Match for a comment. The couple, who have been subjected to an extreme amount of public scrutiny, have taken steps to protect their privacy. This includes when Kate talked about her 2024 cancer that she was battling.
E! News made a request to the representatives of the Prince and Princess of Wales and Paris Match for a comment regarding the court case but they haven’t responded yet. This is not the first time William and Kate, both 43, have taken measures to protect their family’s privacy in an instance which Kate publicly addressed the scrutiny over her health in the beginning of 2024 before revealing her cancer diagnosis in March.
Kate has been requesting privacy during her cancer treatment in 2024 — “we now need some time, space and privacy”
In a statement made in March 2024, when Kate Middleton was sharing her diagnosis, she said, “William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family. We would appreciate it if you could understand that we, as a family, now need some time, space, and privacy while I am finishing my treatment.” She also said, “My job has always been a great source of happiness to me and I am looking forward to coming back when I am able, but now I have to concentrate on a full recovery.”
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Palace announces Duke of York title to be dropped by Prince Andrew
On October 17, Prince Andrew decided not to use the title Duke of York any longer, i.e. he announced the title withdrawal after the controversy which followed his association with the deceased Jeffrey Epstein. In a statement issued by Buckingham Palace, Andrew said that he had come to the decision “after talks with the King, my immediate and extended family” and that he felt the “ongoing allegations … detract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family.”
“As I have always done, I place my duty to my family and country above all,” he said, recalling that in 2019 he had decided to resign from public life and that he would reaffirm that decision. “With His Majesty’s consent, we believe that I should take a further step. Consequently, I will be relinquishing my title and the honours which have been conferred upon me. As I have stated before, I am forthright in my denial of the accusations brought against me.”
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King Charles III and Prince William Share Stage at Climate Event
The king and his first-born son met with climate leaders at London’s Natural History Museum ahead of COP30 in Brazil
In October 2025, it was the Countdown to COP30 at the Natural History Museum in London when King Charles III and Prince William made their joint appearance. The two went outside the museum to take pictures with fans and then they met briefly with government officials and environmental activists working on climate policy. The event was a lead-in to the COP30 World Leaders Summit in Belém, Brazil, in November, where Prince William will be acting as the UK’s representative.
After Email to Jeffrey Epstein in 2011 Surfaces, Charity Julia’s House Removes Sarah Ferguson from Patron List
The announcement of the Duchess of York being removed from the list of patrons of the charity followed the email to Epstein. The staff of Sarah Ferguson is stating that the email was a reply to a threat that had been made.
Julia’s House, in their statement made in September 2025, informed that they had mutually separated with Sarah Ferguson as a patron after a 2011 email in which she mentioned Jeffrey Epstein as a friend was brought to light. “After the revelations over the weekend regarding the Duchess of York’s communication with Jeffrey Epstein, Julia’s House felt it would be inappropriate for her to continue as a patron of the charity,” the organization informed, as per The Guardian. A spokesperson for Ferguson said the email was drafted after an alleged threat was made to her by Epstein.
After 19 months, Prince Harry and King Charles III meet again at Clarence House
The Duke of Sussex paid a short, quiet visit to his father’s London home on Sept. 10 before going to a separate engagement
It was a moment to remember of the past 19 months when Prince Harry was noted to be driving to Clarence House, which is situated quite near Charing Cross in Central London, at around 5:20 p.m. local time on Sept. 10. This was also the day King Charles III returned to his London residence earlier in the day. Harry’s visit seemed to be a brief reunion with his dad before the duke left for another engagement in the capital.
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Peter Phillips announces engagement to Harriet Sperling
Princess Anne’s son revealed Aug. 1 that he and girlfriend Harriet Sperling are engaged after more than a year together
After being together for more than a year, Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips, made an announcement on Aug. 1 that he will be marrying his girlfriend Harriet Sperling. A representative for the couple said to Hello!, “the announcement was made to both families who were informed together”, and they were “very pleased with the great news of their engagement.”
Queen Camilla is the first female to be named Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom
Honor made by King Charles III based on the recommendation of First Sea Lord Sir Gwyn Jenkins, a day before her 78th birthday
Before her 78th birthday, Queen Camilla was made a Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom by the Royal Navy, thus, she is the first woman to be bestowed with the honorary title. The position is a royal prerogative which can only be given by the King Charles III on the suggestion of the First Sea Lord who is currently Sir Gwyn Jenkins.
Kate Middleton moves away from the Royal Ascot as she is still figuring out her public engagements after a cancer treatment
The Princess of Wales, according to Kensington Palace, was “disappointed” but she is putting the right balance first when it comes to getting back to engagements after her recent illness
Kate Middleton was set to show up at Royal Ascot but pulled out of a last-minute appearance, which was only a few hours away, Kensington Palace confirmed to NBC News. The palace said she was disappointed to be absent from the occasion but, in any case, she is still gauging the suitable tempo for her comeback to public engagements while she is recuperating from a cancer treatment.
Prince Harry Appeal Over UK Security Protection Was Unsuccessful
Security Court rejects bid to reinstate; duke says he is “devastated” and unlikely to bring his family back to the U.K.”
On May 2, more than a year after the High Court refused additional security through the Royal and VIP Executive Committee, Prince Harry’s appeal was dismissed. After the Duke and Duchess of Sussex ceased to be working members of the Royal family in 2021 and moved to the United States, their protection was scaled back; however, Harry had sought more security for his visits to the U.K. After the verdict, he told the BBC that he was “devastated,” and he also said, “I can’t see a world in which I would bring my wife and children back to the UK at this point.”
Prince Harry tells BBC father Charles and he aren’t speaking because of a security dispute
On May 2, Prince Harry told BBC that he and his father, King Charles III, are not speaking “because of this security stuff,” and that he would be happy if they reconciled. Having two children with Meghan Markle, Harry said he would like to have a relationship again but only the king can make the decision: “My dad has a lot of power and influence…he is the one who could have sorted this out,” he said. Harry also stated that he cannot imagine the situation of bringing his wife and children to the U.K. while they are having this fight and he called it “really quite sad” that he cannot show them his country of origin. Though the rift exists, he sent a message for reconciliation, saying “life is precious” and that he doesn’t know how long his father will be around.
King Charles III reflects on cancer diagnosis: “It brings into sharp focus the very best of humanity”
It was more than a year ago when he made public his battle with cancer. In the booklet for the reception on April 29, King Charles III shared that his health journey and treatment had shown him “the very best of humanity.” “I can only imagine that for any newly diagnosed patient and their family each diagnosis, each new case, will be a daunting and at times frightening experience,” he wrote and went on to say that as a person who has been through the same, he can “vouch for the fact that it can also be an experience that brings into sharp focus the very best of humanity.”
He praised the healthcare workers and the organizations that were there for him. The experience, he said, had “given me an even deeper appreciation of the extraordinary work” of those whom he knows, has visited and supported over the years.
Prince William and Kate Middleton Skip Royal Easter Service at St George’s Chapel
The Prince and Princess of Wales took their Easter break at their Norfolk residence with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, thus making it a second consecutive year that they did not attend the family service
On April 20, Prince William and Kate Middleton were not present at the royal family’s traditional Easter service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. While King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the service along with the other royals, William and Kate stayed at their Norfolk country home with their three children, as per reports from various media outlets. They decided not to be there in person after a similar choice made last year when the service was skipped the day after the announcement of a cancer diagnosis for the Princess of Wales.
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Jason Knauf appointed new CEO of Earthshot Prize while bullying complaint against Meghan Markle lingers
Knauf, who was promoted on April 15, expressed his eagerness to moving Earthshot forward with the team of staff and the community; The Sussexes, who denied the 2018 allegations, and Buckingham Palace, which conducted the investigation
Jason Knauf was named April 15 as the new CEO of Prince William’s Earthshot Prize. On the organization’s site, he wrote that he is looking forward to “working with our exceptional team and incredible Earthshot community to advance our mission of urgent optimism for our planet.” His promotion comes nearly seven years after he reportedly lodged a formal complaint accusing Meghan Markle of bullying two personal assistants and of trying to undermine a third. A representative for the Sussexes dismissed the allegations as a “calculated smear campaign” and denied them. Buckingham Palace conducted an investigation and closed the case in 2022 without releasing the report publicly.
Prince George attends Champions League game for first time public outing of 2025
William and Kate’s eldest son went with his dad to the French capital, April 7, grinning together at the PSG vs. Aston Villa quarterfinal held at Parc des Princes
On April 7, Prince George made his first public appearance of 2025 when he visited the Parc des Princes with Prince William to watch UEFA Champions League quarterfinal match Paris Saint-German vs. Aston Villa. The pair of a father and son were captured exchanging smiles during the game.
Graham Craker, a bodyguard who guarded Princes William and Harry, passed away at the age of 77
Craker was the one who told the princely brothers of their mother’s death and also accompanied them on her last journey
Graham Craker, a staff member of the royal family who was in charge of their security, and especially the Princes William and Harry, passed away in April at the age of 77. He was notably with the young princes when they were told of Princess Diana’s death and later took part in her funeral services. In 2017, when he was talking to The New York Post, he recalled that day as, “I was standing at the rear of the hearse and William looked up and acknowledged me. I looked toward him and nodded. William was comforted that I was with his mum on her final journey.”
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Duke and Duchess of Westminster to welcome a baby for the first time
Godson of King Charles III, Hugh Grosvenor, and his wife Olivia are expecting a baby this summer, a representative informed
On March 12, Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, along with his wife Olivia announced that she will be a mother for the first time in their family. “The duchess is going to have a baby in the summer,” a spokesperson told The Telegraph. In addition, the representative conveyed that the couple “could not be happier with the news and are really looking forward to becoming parents.”
Luxembourg’s Prince Frederik, son of Prince Robert and Princess Julie, dies at 22 following a long fight with POLG mitochondrial disease
The PolG Foundation announces the passing of the “superhero” son of Prince Robert and Princess Julie, who inspired others
On March 1, Prince Frederik, the 22-year-old son of Prince Robert and Princess Julie of Luxembourg, died after a long battle with a POLG mitochondrial disease which is a rare genetic disorder. In his statement, Prince Robert called his son “my Superhero” and said that through his work and the PolG Foundation, Frederik did not only the family and friends but a huge number of other people as well, he kept inspiring them. “His ability to inspire and lead others by showing them the way was, in fact, one of his powers,” Robert, the father, who also remembered his son’s courage and influence, said.
Prince Harry settles 2019 lawsuit with News Group Newspapers
NGN to pay “substantial damages” and issue a complete apology for illegal information‑gathering on the royal family
The Duke of Sussex, on Jan. 22, agreed with three parties in the litigation to a settlement with News Group Newspapers — the publisher of The Sun and the now‑defunct News of the World — thereby putting an end to his legal action initiated in 2019 in which he accused journalists and private investigators of unlawfully obtaining information about the royal family. According to the deal made public by NBC News, NGN committed itself to paying “substantial damages” and issuing a “full and unequivocal apology,” recognizing “the long coverage and grave intrusion into his private life as well as the private life of Diana, Princess of Wales.”
Kate Middleton shares good news after her cancer treatment
The royal tells the public that she is happy to be in remission and that she is concentrating on her recovery and the coming year
On Jan. 14, the Princess of Wales took to X to announce that she had completed her cancer treatment and was in remission: “It is a relief to be in remission and I am still very much focused on recovery,” she commented. She also mentioned that getting used to a “new normal” is still a bit of a challenge and that she is “very much looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead.”
Meghan Markle loses beloved rescue beagle, Guy, after many years
Duchess of Sussex shares sincere Instagram tribute to the dog she took in 2015
On Jan. 7, Meghan Markle shared the news on Instagram that her beagle rescue, Guy, had passed away. In an emotional note she wrote, “I have cried more tears than I can count – tears of the kind that make you take a shower with the ridiculous hope that the water running on your face will somehow make you not feel the tears… But the tears are there. And it’s fine too.”
She expressed her gratitude to Guy for “so many years of unconditional love” and brought forth, “You brought so many things into my life that I’m sure you’ll never know.”
Prince William mourns death of former nanny’s stepson in New Orleans attack
“Catherine and I have been shocked and saddened” — the prince sent his condolences and prayers to the Pettifer family
During a visit to the Royal London Hospital, Prince William shared his disbelief and sadness that the terrorist shooting in New Orleans on New Year’s Day had claimed the life of Edward “Ed” Pettifer, the stepson of the Prince William and Prince Harry duo’s former nanny, Alexandra Pettifer (Tiggy Legge‑Bourke). “Catherine and I have been shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ed Pettifer,” William wrote on the Princess of Wales’s Instagram Stories on Jan. 4. He also shared that their “thoughts and prayers are with the Pettifer family as well as all the other innocent people who have suffered loss due to this terrible attack.”
Meghan Markle Returns to Instagram, Announces Netflix Series “With Love, Meghan”
The day after creating a personal Instagram account, the Duchess of Sussex revealed a new lifestyle series that features a mix of practical how‑tos and candid conversations
On January 1, Meghan Markle, who had shut down her social media accounts in the lead-up to her royal wedding in 2018, casually took a solo Instagram by storm. On January 2, she shared the news of a new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, which, as per a press release, “changes the concept of lifestyle shows by mixing the practical how-to’s with the candid talk with old and new friends.”
Kate Middleton, Prince William and kids watch Wimbledon finals together
The royal family outing to SW19 was a rare sight in June 2025, applauding the winners and expressing gratitude to tournament officials
Kate and William with Prince George and Princess Charlotte were present at the Wimbledon finals and shared a post saying, “It was a delight to return to SW19 for the finals of this @wimbledon Championships this weekend.” They sent their best wishes to the champions @iga.swiatek and @janniksin and expressed their gratitude to the entire team for making the tournament so wonderful.