Some people dream, some don’t, or at least they don’t remember doing so.
But do dreams mean anything? Well, while people are convinced dreams are a form of messages received by forces we are unable to see or feel while wide awake, some scientists claim that dreams are simply a result of neuronal processes taking place within our brain.
While we are asleep, our brains are anything but.
Sometimes, dreams happen as a reflection of the day that passed, and other times they represent our fears. But what does it mean when we dream of a deceased person?
These dreams can be seen as part of the process of grieving or a transition that takes place in our own life. According to Healthline, it has to do with the latter.
These dreams are common when we experience certain changes, such as getting a new job, moving places, or meeting someone new.
What is most important than the dream itself, however, is how it make us feel.
Rubin Naiman, who has a Ph.D. in psychology, spent years of his life studying sleep patterns and habits. According to him, “Dream interpretation is about decoding the dream. It enlightens us and expands our awareness psychologically, [offering an] expansion of consciousness.”
So, dreaming of someone who is no longer alive may be related to the changes mentioned above and how those changes affect us.
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”A lot of contemporary neuroscientists believe during REM sleep, the brain is involved in maintenance tasks, and it accidentally ‘kicks up dust,’ visually. At that end, dreaming is considered totally meaningless.”On the other hand he explains, “The other end is that dreaming is more substantial than waking. And we see this in ‘dream cultures,’ such as the indigenous people of Australia, who believe dreaming is intrinsic to our spiritual existence.”
Experts place these dreams into four categories.
First, dreaming of a deceased person may be interpreted as the brain trying to work through the pain of the loss.
If we hadn’t made amends with the deceased person before their passing, we may feel guilt and that might be the reason why they visit us in our dreams.
According to Lauri Loewenberg, a dream analyst, we may be dreaming of a deceased person if we see some of their behaviors, such as substance abuse or else, in ourselves.
There are experts who believe that these dreams represent a visitation from the deceased person, especially if we see them in a good condition in our dream, meaning they are well dressed or seem happy. If we feel good about the dream, it may mean that the deceased person says ‘Hello.’
No matter what we feel about dreams, the truth is that they offer something deep and meaningful. They often give us insight into the soul and our connection with the deceased person that we see in our dreams.
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Kate Middleton has always been a much-loved member of the British royalty so it didn’t come as a surprise that the news of her cancer diagnosis devastated many. The public was eager to learn more of her exact health condition and her whereabouts, but the beloved princess was nearly nowhere to be seen until the Trooping of Colour, a special event that celebrated the king’s official birthday.
Kate broke her silence on Friday and confirmed that this year’s Trooping the Colour would mark her first official appearance in six months.
In a lengthy statement, the Princess of Wales announced that she was looking forward to attending the annual ceremony.
“I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last couple of months. It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times,” Kate said.
The Princess continued: “I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days. On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.”
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My treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months. On the days I feel well enough, it is a joy to engage with school life, spend personal time on the things that give me energy and positivity, as well as starting to do a little work from home.
“I’m looking forward to attending The King’s Birthday Parade this weekend with my family and hope to join a few public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet.”
She concluded: “I am learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty. Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body, and allowing myself to take this much needed time to heal. Thank you so much for your continued understanding, and to all of you who have so bravely shared your stories with me.”
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The Princess of Wales was captured on Saturday as she arrived at Trooping the Colour.
Accompanied by her husband, Prince William, and their three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—Kate donned a white dress adorned with a black bow, complemented by a white hat atop her bun.
Later, as she and her children rode in a carriage, with William on horseback nearby, the beloved princess could be seen smiling and waving to the enthusiastic crowd lining the road. However, despite her outward appearance of happiness, a body language expert suggests that the princess may have been feeling “nervous” and proceeding with caution.
“Princess Catherine’s closed-mouth smile as she arrives in the car with her family indicates that she is being cautious,” royal expert Inbaal Honigman shared with the Daily Star.
“Compared with previous years, where the Princess would flash a wholehearted, toothy smile of happiness, this occasion reveals a more careful Catherine, smiling with her lips, cheeks and eyes, but not with her teeth. This demonstrates caution, but there are signs that her happiness is genuine.”
He continued: “The raised eyebrows when she smiles, suggest that she is happy, even excited, and as she peeks out of the car, we can see that she’s glad to connect with the expecting crowds outside. Her shoulders are slightly raised, which suggests that she’s nervous.”
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Despite Kate’s highly anticipated appearance at the Trooping the Color, royal commentator Kinsey Schofield asserts that the princess’s return strategy to her royal duties is to take it “day by day.”
Further, Schofield believes that any decisions concerning the princess’ involvement in royal engagements would be made “very last minute.”
“You can’t deny that she looked absolutely incredible. It was like My Fair Lady, she looked like Audrey Hepburn in the outfit. I don’t know if that was the inspiration, but she looks so sophisticated, so smart. It’s what we’ve come to expect from her, I would expect nothing less,” Schofield said.
“She was so engaged with the children in the carriage. All you can think about is the fact that she’s had a lot of special time with them lately, that this family is incredibly bonded,” she added. “She’s had the opportunity to spend a lot of time at home with them, they’re incredibly close and a beautiful family indeed.”
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“I wondered if she was going to go with the classic Wales blue that the entire family often wears. But she looked beautiful,” Schofield told GB News. “She did look healthy. And if you look at pictures of her from the coronation, it’s the same woman. I felt a lot of relief seeing her today.”
The expert concluded that the respective cancer diagnosis of Kate and the king brought the family closer together.
While observing the military parade from a building with a view of the grounds, the mom of three was also instructing her children how to behave.
Lip reader, Nicola Hickling, with the Daily Mail, revealed Kate telling George, Charlotte, and Louis, “You stay there, OK?”
Bending down to her daughter, Kate added: “Keep smiling and stay here for one moment.”
At one moment, the youngest of the children asked his mom if he could play with the beads, to what Kate reportedly replied: “No. I need you concentrate on the parade.”
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One thing is certain, Kate wanted to be there for King Charles, her husband, and her children, who were incredibly proud of their mom.
Among the cute moments captured was Charlotte telling her little brother off for “joking around,” and according to royal expert Angela Levin, the little Princess not only did that for her sibling but also because she wanted to help her mother and be there for her.
Charlotte’s effort was, in fact, to “look after her mother.”
“I think she was doing that on her mother’s behalf so that her mother can be there. She adores her mother, so she just really wants wants to help out,” Levin told GB News.
She went on: “Princess Catherine looked absolutely stunning, she looked beautiful in that outfit. She’s doing it for the family. I thought, what an amazing woman, that she actually puts other people before her own wishes.”
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Back in the day, Prince Harry and Prince William held a bond that seemed unable to be broken…ever. Sadly, no one assumed that the relationship between the two brothers would eventually get to the lowest point.
Growing up, William was the one person Harry trusted the most. “He is the one person on this earth who, I can actually really, you know, we can talk about anything and we understand each other and give each other support and everything’s fine,” Harry said of his brother on the day he turned 21. Fast forward to a year ago, the younger prince referred to his older brother as to his “archnemesis.”
During childhood, William and Harry experienced heartbreak when their mother, Princess Diana, died in a car crash. This tragedy brought the brothers, who were 12 and 15 at the time, closer than ever.
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Recalling that traumatic experience, Harry described the moment he got word of his mother’s passing in his book, Spare. He described how his father sat beside his bed, telling him: “Darling boy, Mummy’s been in a car crash.
“There were complications. Mummy was quite badly injured and taken to hospital, darling boy,” Harry recalled his father saying. “He always called me ‘darling boy,’ but he was saying it quite a lot now. His voice was soft. He was in shock, it seemed.
“With a head injury. They tried, darling boy. I’m afraid she didn’t make it.”
The prince further claimed that Charles put his hand on his knee, saying: “It’s going to be OK,” but that he “didn’t hug” him.
“Everyone knows where they were and what they were doing the night my mother died,” Harry stated.
“I cried once, at the burial, and you know I go into detail about how strange it was and how actually there was some guilt that I felt and I think William felt as well, by walking around the outside of Kensington Palace.”
“There were 50,000 bouquets of flowers to our mother and there we were shaking people’s hands, smiling,” he continued. “I’ve seen the videos, right, I looked back over it all. And the wet hands that we were shaking, we couldn’t understand why their hands were wet, but it was all the tears that they were wiping away.”
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Princes William and Harry walking behind her casket on the day of her funeral is an image many Britons could never forget.
Later, Harry slammed the decision that the two young boys had to walk through London with the world watching.
“My mother had just died, and I had to walk a long way behind her coffin, surrounded by thousands of people watching me while millions more did on television,” he told Newsweek in 2017. “I don’t think any child should be asked to do that, under any circumstances. I don’t think it would happen today.”
Today, William and Harry barely speak to one another. Despite the rumors that they try to extend an olive branch to one another, many claim they don’t even speak on the phone.
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One of the most explosive claims revealed in Spare, whose title allegedly comes from Harry’s “spare” role as the second son of the King or the fact that he has been “spared” from his family, is the heated argument between the brothers over Meghan Markle.
According to Harry, his brother reportedly labeled Meghan “difficult,” “rude,” and “abrasive.”
Harry explained how William went to Nottingham Cottage, then Harry and Meghan’s home on Kensington Palace grounds in London, in order to discuss “‘the whole rolling catastrophe’ of their relationship and struggles with the press.”
However, the conversation turned into a heated argument.
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In order to calm things down, Harry handed over a glass of water to his brother.
“He set down the water, called me another name, then came at me. It all happened so fast. So very fast. He grabbed me by the collar, ripping my necklace, and he knocked me to the floor. I landed on the dog’s bowl, which cracked under my back, the pieces cutting into me. I lay there for a moment, dazed, then got to my feet and told him to get out.”
Allegedly, William then urged Harry to strike back but Harry refused to do so.
“What was different here was the level of frustration, and I talk about the red mist that I had for so many years, and I saw this red mist in him,” Harry wrote.
“He wanted me to hit him back, but I chose not to.”
Harry’s relationship with his father might be better than that with his brother, but they are certainly not nearly as close as they once were.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 06: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attends the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Ben Stansall – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Allegedly, Harry tried to schedule a call with his father on Father’s Day but his efforts have been met with reluctance, as per royal author Tom Quinn.
“Harry has tried to schedule a call with his father already, but his father is prevaricating with Camilla advising against anything that might upset King Charles,” Quinn told the Mirror. “He knows the world will be watching to see whether he is big enough to reach out to his father. He is determined to try to ignore his troubled relationship with his father and he will certainly send a warm message.”
Quinn claimed that while Harry wants to make amends, he has one big problem: He thinks King Charles doesn’t care enough for him and instead “supports” William over his younger son.
“It’s easy to forget that Harry really does love his father; he just hates the fact that Charles seems always to support William when there is a family dispute,” Quinn told the Mirror.
Hopefully, Harry and the rest of the royals would eventually make things right between them.
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Long-distance relationships require commitment and effort. Maintaining effective communication when two people who date are far apart is one of the greatest issues. The lack of physical intimacy is yet another.
When Ashley met James during a study abroad program in Paris, they immediately hit it off. When the time came for her to return to New York and he in London, they did it all to keep a close relationship with endless video calls and text messages.
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It was difficult, but Ashley explained, “seeing his goofy grin light up my screen every night made it worth it.”
So, when he called her one day and told her he would be visiting her, she was over the moon. It was a day she was longing for.
As she counted the days, she planned the visit to the tiniest detail, and that included the outfits she would be wearing, visiting fun places, nice restaurants, and a lot more.
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As the day drew nearer, sleep eluded Ashley as her mind buzzed with anticipation. She envisioned the countless activities they would share – catching up, wandering through the city, and perhaps even… well, you know!
Spotting James emerging through the airport arrivals gate, he looked just as dashing as she had remembered.
The moment they hugged felt like the distance between them never even existed.
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James adored the city. He was blown away by the beauties of New York.
As the evening approached, James hinted at a surprise he had planned. He had reserved a table at one of the fanciest restaurants. Everything was flawless – the ambiance, the cuisine, and, of course, the delightful company.
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“I wanted to make tonight special for you, Ash,” he said. The evening was a true delight, but when the time came for the bill to be paid, James fumbled with his wallet.
“Ashley, I hate to ask, but I don’t have any US dollars on me, and my card’s acting up again. Can you cover this? I promise I’ll pay you back first thing tomorrow.”
Of course, she said it was no big deal and didn’t even think much about it.
Little did Ashley know that this “temporary glitch” would turn into a full-blown credit card crisis, as covering for his bill became something that happened over and over again.
For each new date, James would pick an upscale restaurant that screamed elegance and then he would come up with a bunch of different excuses when it was time to pay the bill.
As time passed by, Ashley felt more like a walking ATM than his girlfriend.
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On a particular evening, the two found themselves at a trendy rooftop bar boasting breathtaking views of the city skyline. As they savored their cocktails, James let out a dramatic sigh. “I can’t believe my card still isn’t working. This is so frustrating,” he said.
When Ashley asked him if he tried calling his bank, he answered that the time difference made it tough but assured her he would take care of it as soon as possible.
At that point, Ashley had already spent a small amount of fortune on nights out with him.
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One time, as they were about to leave from a fancy restaurant, Ashley couldn’t help but say, “James, what’s going on with your card? It’s been days.”
But he just smiled and said he would take care of it. “Alright, but this can’t keep happening,” Ashley said.
“I know, and I appreciate you being so understanding. It’ll be fixed soon,” James was quick to answer back.
When her birthday rolled around, James told Ashley that he was planning to spoil her as he had a reservation in yet another expensive restaurant.
Ashley hoped to have a memorable evening so she dressed for the occasion and got very excited.
The crystal chandeliers, which resembled falling stars, and the music added to the romantic atmosphere. The menu, however, was over pricey, with some of the dishes costing more than Ashley’s week’s worth of takeout.
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“Happy Birthday, Ashley. Tonight is all about you,” James told Ashley as he held his hand and planted a kiss on it.
The night could be described as perfect, but when the bill arrived is when Ashley’s worries started.
“Ashley, I’m so embarrassed, but my government has frozen my account. There’s been a mix-up, and I need to sort it out with the embassy. Can you handle this one? I’ll pay you back as soon as I can access my funds,” he said as the smile he had on faded away from his charming face.
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Her heart sank. She couldn’t believe that happened again, and this time on her birthday.
She knew he wasn’t telling the truth as she noticed him paying for a bran new watch for himself the day before, using a perfectly functional card.
He wasn’t going to fool her this time.
“Oh, James, I completely understand. These international banking snafus can be a nightmare. But you know what? I have a solution that might save us both a trip to the embassy,” Ashley said with a calm voice.
She called the waiter and leaned in as she whispered something to his ear. The waiter then turned and left. Maybe Ashley wasn’t the only one who saw through James’ plan.
“Thanks, Ashley. You’re a lifesaver,” James said with a relief in his voice.
“Don’t mention it. Birthdays are all about celebrating the people you love, right?” Ashley responded as she took a sip of her drink.
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She knew it was the time to teach James a lesson he would never forget.
With a smile on her face, she looked straight into his eyes and whispered, “James, there’s something I need to tell you. I paid for my part of the bill, but since you seem to be walking a financial crisis zone, the waiter agreed to let you earn your dinner. They’re offering a complimentary shift in the kitchen to cover your half. They’re expecting you now to wash the dishes, ‘Chef James!'”
As expected, his face turned pale. “No more excuses, James. This charade has gone on long enough,” she told him as he tried to defend himself.
He looked helpless, but it was what he deserved for trying to deceive her for so long.
“I’m truly sorry you can’t join me for the rest of my birthday celebration with friends. But I hope this little dishwashing detour gives you ample time to reflect on your recent… shall we say, creative accounting techniques?” Ashley said proudly.
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As she left the place, Ashley gave James, the man she once adored, one final glance as she wished him to have a nice rest of the evening.
Ashley’s long-distance relationship didn’t survive, but she embraced the entire experience as a life lesson.
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To the delight of many, Catherine, the Princess of Wales made her first public appearance months after disclosing her cancer diagnosis with the public. Looking as charming as ever, Kate accompanied her husband and her children to the Trooping of Color, a meaningful event that celebrated King Charles’ official birthday.
Princess Catherine of Wales arrives at Buckingham Palace before the King’s Birthday Parade “Trooping the Colour” in London on June 15, 2024. | Source: Getty Images
When it comes to her style, one thing is certain, Kate has always been impeccably dressed, and this time it wasn’t any different. She opted for a white dress with black trim and ribbon embellishment on the neckline, which was actually an upcycled version of an outfit she wore at an event at Buckingham Palace in May 2023.
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The Princess completed her outfit with a white hat, pearl studs, and the Irish Guards Regimental Brooch, reflecting her honorary role. She typically styles her brunette hair in flowing waves, but on Tuesday, it appeared noticeably longer, and fans believe they know the reason.
“Her hair is getting so long. I wonder if she’s been growing it out in preparation for the coronation. The thought of this fills me with anticipation!” one wrote.
Indeed, Kate’s hair appeared longer than it has in recent years, retaining its thick and lustrous look.
However, there were also those who questioned Kate’s impeccable hair considering she is going through chemo.
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“That’s not her,” a netizen said in disbelief, while another stated, “That’s not Kate.”
A third person expressed genuine curiosity, stating, “Want to know how she’s keeping her hair through chemotherapy… This is a serious question. I am not making a dig or anything like that…”
Some online users pondered the medical aspects, asking, “You can have chemotherapy and not lose your hair?”
Others asked: “Was William with her? And if she’s having chemo how come she still has her hair?”
“Always admire this elegant lady, how did her hair grow back so soon after chemotherapy??” someone else posted.
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Seeking clarification respectfully, a user questioned, “Can I ask an honest question. I mean nothing rude or mean in asking this but, I though you lost your hair during chemo???? Do u think it’s a wig or maybe not all chemo makes u loose your hair. Again honest question, I’m not trying to be rude(sic).”
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“I don’t know why I can’t believe that she’s illness(sic),” was yet another comment.
Of course, there were those who didn’t question anything related to Kate, they just expressed their delight over her decision to be there next to the King on the special day. “Going through chemotherapy and still looking radiant!” someone wrote.
Shortly before her first public appearance in six months, Kate opened up of her condition in a genuine post she shared on Instagram.
Posing beside a majestic tree, symbolizing resilience amidst her treatment, Kate wrote among the rest, “I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement.”
Discussing the chemo treatments she undergoes, she said, “On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.”
She concluded her post thanking to everyone who has offered support and well-wishes. “Thank you so much for your continued understanding, and to all of you who have so bravely shared your stories with me.”
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As expected, the public’s response to her Instagram post was overwhelmingly supportive.
“Wishing you lots of health and a steady recovery. Sending you lots of strength and patience ❤️,” one person commented, while other referred to her as to “a brave woman.”
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Another topic related to Kate buzzing among netizens was the recent portrait of her found on the cover of Tatler magazine.
Painted by British-Zambian artist Hannah Uzor, who has previously done portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles, the portrait of Kate caused a stir as many appeared not to be fans of it claiming it didn’t resemble the Princess at all.
“Is this a joke?” someone commented under the Instagram post of the magazine, while another person added, “This is not HRH The Princess of Wales. God knows who it is, but it is not HRH.” There were those who found the quality of the portrait an insult.
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The criticism of Catherine’s portrait arose following Charles’ unveiling of his all-red portrait by artist Jonathan Yeo, which depicted the King in the red uniform of the Welsh Guards.
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Prior to the excitement and controversy surrounding the royal portraits, Charles bestowed an important title upon Catherine.
In April, he appointed her a Royal Companion of the Order of the Companions of Honour at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.
Catherine is the first member of the royal family to be honored with this distinction. Established by King George V in 1917, the prestigious award acknowledges exceptional achievements in the arts, science, medicine, or government.
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On June 15, which marked King Charles’ official birthday, the Princess of Wales made her first public appearance in six months. Seeing her attend the Trooping the Colour event was a delight for the British public who gathered to celebrate the King’s birthday.
Kate and Charles stood next together on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the royal family’s appearance. In attendance were also Queen Camilla, Prince William, who was spotted chatting with his wife, as well as the couple’s three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
“Family is really important to the Princess of Wales and she wanted to be there to support her family,” a royal source said of Princess Kate’s decision to attend the meaningful event. Trooping the Colour is a long-standing British tradition, featuring the British Army’s yearly parade to celebrate the monarch’s official birthday. Kate demonstrated her support for her father-in-law by making the decision to make her public appearance following her cancer diagnosis on that day.
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“Catherine has been absolutely amazing. Her statement was extraordinary, and her appearance today was graceful and elegant, and has filled people with hope,”a friend of Kate’s told Daily Beast.
“She knocked it out of the park. She looked amazing and sent all the right messages. This has been the monarchy’s best day since the Coronation,” another insider added.
Reporting on the ceremony, The LondonTimes wrote, “As moments in the royal history books go, it will stake its claim at the top of the pile,” adding how powerful it was to see Kate and King Charles—both undergoing cancer treatment—side by side on the Buckingham Palace balcony. Royal correspondent Roya Nikkhah wrote, “Little happens by accident when it comes to royal pictures and messaging. The sight of Charles shoulder to shoulder with the princess on the Buckingham Palace balcony spoke volumes about his pride in his beloved daughter-in-law.”
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Kate’s attendance was planned for some time, but it was only officially revealed that she would make her appearance the day prior at around 6 p.m.
Although she was seen in public looking as dazzling and as charming as ever, the Palace said this appearance should not be confused with her return to royal duties.
In her latest address to the public, Kate wrote, “I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last couple of months.
“It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times.”
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“I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days. On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well,” she continued.
“My treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months. On the days I feel well enough, it is a joy to engage with school life, spend personal time on the things that give me energy and positivity, as well as starting to do a little work from home.”
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Harry and Meghan’s decision to leave Britain behind and raise their children in the States didn’t sit well with the members of the British royalty. According to reports, this is especially true for their grandfather, King Charles, who has only seen Archie five times and Lilibet once since the family settled in California.
Growing up, King Charles didn’t get to spend much time with his parents, who were of course working royals with plenty of commitments, and that is one of the reasons he wants to be more heavily involved in the upbringing of his younger son’s children.
On June 5, Lili celebrated her third birthday. However, no members from her dad’s side of the family were in attendance. In fact, the sole person from the royal family who has ever visited the Sussexes in the States is Harry’s cousin Princess Eugenie.
While Charles’ ties to Harry and Meghan remain strained, he feels “heartbroken” he doesn’t see more of Archie and Lili.
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Royal expert Ingrid Seward, author of My Mother and I: The Inside Story of the King and Our Late Queen, said Charles’ cancer diagnosis has made his relationship with Archie and Liiibet “all the more poigant,” as he realizes he “won’t be around forever,” while speaking to Mirror.
“Family has always been important to the King. He remembers his own somewhat fragmented childhood as his parents were always busy doing their duty. It is a great sadness to him he doesn’t see more of Archie and Lilibet,” Seward explained.
“That is why he will never break ties with Harry. He does not want a FaceTime relationship with his son’s children. He wants to know them and be involved with their lives while they are still young enough to be able to learn from his wisdom. His cancer has made it all the more poignant to him as he knows that he won’t be around forever.”
Archie and Lili, who were given the titles of Prince and Princess, which are their birth right, following the passing of Queen Elizabeth, are way to young to understand their father’s role within the monarchy. When they grow up, they would decided whether they would keep and use their titles, and whether they would return to the UK and even serve as working royals, a duty their mom and dad gave up on.
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So far, what is known is that Meghan is against Archie attending school in the UK at some point due to safety concerns.
In a 2022 piece in The Cut, journalist Allison Davis recalled a conversation with Meghan Markle where she stated she wouldn’t want Archie to attend school in his father’s homeland.
“Earlier in our conversation about her goals for the life she’s creating here, she’d remarked upon how, if Archie were in school in the UK, she’d never be able to do school pickup and drop-off without it being a royal photo call with a press pen of 40 people snapping pictures,” Davis wrote.
Meghan told Allison: “Sorry, I have a problem with that. That doesn’t make me obsessed with privacy. That makes me a strong and good parent protecting my child.”
As Archie is about to attend kindergarten in the fall and Lili will attend preschool, Harry and Meghan are considering a school for their first born. Until they are old enough to begin their studies, include at least high-school or college, they would be attending schools nearby.
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However, the rumors of the two starting to look for a school for Archie triggered criticism from some.
Rochard Mineards, with the Montecito Journal, revealed to The Mirror that Harry and Meghan have been eyeing a local private school that costs plenty of money to attend.
“The Riven Rock twosome were spotted inspecting an institution’s campus last week, bringing them one-step closer to a decision,” Mineards said, and added: “School fees in our area range from $60,000 to $50,000 plus for older grades, with most of the institutions having 100 percent of students going on to attend four-year colleges.”
US-based journalist Lee Cohen believes that the decision to enroll their child at such an exclusive school makes Harry and Meghan “frauds.”
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In an interview with GB News, he said it’s “infuriating” that the Sussexes are planning to enroll their children in an “outrageously expensive” school, not least since they have the issue of equality close to their hearts.
“It’s utterly infuriating to hear that Harry and Meghan, the self-proclaimed champions of equality and social justice, are even contemplating enrolling their children in an exclusive, outrageously expensive school,” Cohen said.
“Their supposed commitment to progressive causes is nothing but a facade,” he continued. “If they’re willing to indulge in this epitome of elitism, there is no advocating for equality Yet they’re willing to pay staggering tens of thousands per year for their children’s education. How can they possibly justify this when so many families struggle to afford even the basic necessities?”
Cohen ended his tirade by accusing the couple of maintaining their “systems of privilege” despite their claims of opposing it.
“Sending their children to such a prestigious institution completely exposes the frauds that Harry and Meghan are. By perpetuating the very systems of privilege that they claim to expose,” Cohen told GB News.
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Reaching a milestone birthday is a huge deal, especially if you turn 90.
As Patty’s 90th birthday was approaching, she was looking forward to spending it with those she loved the most in her life, her daughter Angie and her grandchildren. Angie promised to organize a small party for her mom, and as she wasn’t seeing her family much, Patty was over the moon and couldn’t wait for that day to finally arrive.
Spending time with her grandchildren was a fun time for the elderly woman who felt alone following her husband’s passing. They reminded her of Angie, her own daughter, but they also looked like their father John, whom Angie recently divorced.
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Patty was sad her daughter and her husband split because she loved John as though he was her son, but she knew life was like that sometimes, and there was nothing she could do to mend things between them.
When the day of Patty’s birthday arrived, she was very excited, but as time passed by, that excitement turned into worry as Angie was nowhere to be seen. What’s most, she wasn’t answering Patty’s phone calls.
After hours and hours of waiting, the doorbell finally rang. Patty was quick, as she could be considering her advanced age, to answer the door. But instead of Angie and the grandchildren, it was John who was standing there with a box of chocolate and a flower bouquet.
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“Happy Birthday, Ma!!” John said with a smile on his face.
“John?! Oh, wow! You didn’t have to,” Patty said, surprised to see him there.
She was glad he even remembered. But that didn’t really come as a surprise as John has always been a very thoughtful person.
Patty invited him to join her for dinner. John was hesitant at first, but once he realized Patty was all by herself at that moment he said yes.
What’s most, being an amazing cook, John even helped his ex mother-in-law to prepare the food.
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As the two finally started having dinner, John asked about Angie. He wondered if she would mind him being there, at her mom’s house. Patty said she wouldn’t because she wasn’t probably coming since she hadn’t returned any of Patty’s calls.
John got worried and offered to call her. This time, Angie picked up the phone.
The two talked for a short while and then John told Patty the reason why her daughter wasn’t coming to her home on her birthday.
“It turns out Angie, her new boyfriend, and the kids are all on vacation,” John said with a worrying voice.
Patty was surprised. She wouldn’t understand why her daughter would hide such a thing from her. John was as angry because Angie took the kids on vacation without telling him or consulting with him.
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Patty didn’t even know Angie was seeing someone and asked John if he knew who that man was.
“She’d mentioned something in passing, but a whole vacation?! And apparently, they’d been planning it for about a month now. Excuse me, Patty, but I believe your daughter’s taken things a little too far this time,” John said, visibly disturbed.
Patty was as disappointed. The least Angie could do was tell both her mom and the father to her children about her plans and that she wouldn’t be around for Patty’s milestone birthday.
Later, Patty had a few words with her daughter, but her act still felt like a betrayal.
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