Shopping online has been a growing trend for years and some of the reasons why are that people can buy from the comfort of their home with a few clicks, they can shop anytime, anywhere, making it incredibly convenient for busy lifestyles, and buy many pieces of clothing or whatever they are looking for at reduced, competitive prices.
What’s most, some online shopping platforms utilize algorithms to personalize the shopping experience for each user. This includes tailored product recommendations based on past purchases and browsing history, enhancing the overall shopping experience.
But is this type of shopping always the safest option? Well, it depends on the store and the platform, and according to one woman, the Facebook Marketplace can be a dangerous place to shop.
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After an unsettling experience, Cheyenne Skye of Melbourne, Australia, decided to issue a warning about selling and shopping on Facebook Marketplace.
Namely, Skye She disclosed that she was trying to sell a pair of Doc Martin’s when she got a message from someone less interested in purchasing the shoes and more interested in paying her to do distasteful acts.
Turning to TikTok, this woman shared, “Turns out you can sell your shoes on Marketplace without actually selling them, and still make money.” She added, “This person messaged me saying ‘Hey this might sound a little strange but if I paid you $50 on the spot would you be able to meet up at a park or something and let me lick the soles of the boots? Totally weird but I will genuinely pay you for it.”
After ignoring his initial message, the man increased his price to $100.
“Exhibit two, ‘It might be a little strange but may I lick your boots when you are wearing them?’” she continued.
According to Skye, this boot sole licking offer wasn’t the only odd encounter she had with people on Facebook Marketplace. One person was willing to pay her money for a photo of her in the bodysuits she was selling on the platform.
Once Skye’s post went viral, other people, mostly women, came forward with their own experiences. One woman shared that when a man came to get the clothing she was selling online, he inquired about her personal undergarments. Similarly, another woman encountered an individual with a peculiar “zipper fetish” while attempting to sell a pair of jeans that didn’t fit. He expressed interest in her other jeans and their zippers, even offering to purchase them all.
Allegedly, he said, “Can you send me a pic of the zip on those if that’s possible? I’m happy to pay what you want if you want more for them.” Realizing she ignored his message, the man sent her a new one with an explanation. “I’m guessing you’re curious about why the zip, I hope there’s no judgment. I love YKK zippers so much on women’s jeans. I hope that’s alright.”
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The truth is that these selling platforms can be dangerous at times because you have no idea what kind of people you are getting into contact with when trying to sell something or try to purchase an item.
Another woman shared a story of how her privacy was affected after someone hacked her Facebook account and started listing items for sale, asking for the money upfront. The hacker’s also posted the woman’s contact info and her address, so when people who paid for the items and showed up at her house to pick up what they paid for realized they were scammed, they threatened the woman, who was also a victim of the scam.
She spent ‘sleepless’ nights defending her home. “That’s what really scared me. They made a post. People were tagging me and saying, ‘Oh yeah, we’re going to get her.‘”
Experts warn consumers and sellers to be extra cautious and aware of the dangers lurking.
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When it comes to flying, some people are looking forward to it while others dread it.
A family of three, a mom, a dad, and their daughter were on board, taking a long flight. They hoped they would be comfortable since they needed to be on the plane for many hours, but once the plane took off, they experienced something rather unpleasant.
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A young boy, around 9 or 10 years old, who was sitting right behind the couple’s daughter, started kicking her seat without stopping. Even after she and her parents complained to the boy’s parents, he stopped for like ten seconds and then continued kicking again.
This continued for quite some time, and when they realized that the boy’s parents won’t do anything to prevent their kid from disturbing the girl in front of him, her dad decided to take matters in his own hands.
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In a strategic move, he reclined his seat completely, causing discomfort to the boy’s mother seated behind him.
When the boy’s mother and her husband raised objections and sought assistance from a flight attendant, the father insisted on maintaining his reclined position, which the flight attendant said he had every right to.
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Subsequently, the couple exchanged a few words, resulting in their son ceasing to kick the seat of the young girl in front of them. However, the father persisted in reclining his seat for an hour as a means of ensuring the couple understood the consequences of their actions.
Those witnessing this scene unfolding agreed that the father did the right thing. He wanted to teach the rude couple and their spoiled son a lesson.
Of course, Reddit users were as eager to comment on the story the father shared.
One person suggested that the father should have waited until the couple behind them ordered drinks before he decided to recline his seat fully so that the drinks would spill on them.
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Another person pointed out that many individuals fail to comprehend the impact of their actions on others until they find themselves in a similar situation or position. Since the couple couldn’t physically feel their son’s kicks in the chair, they were indifferent to how it affected others. However, when their own comfort was disrupted, they became aware of the need to address the issue.
Others shared similar stories of how they dealt with rude people and how they taught them a lesson they will never forget.
Have you ever found yourself in a similar situation?
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LONDON- UK- 5th May 2023. HM King Charles III accompanied by other members of the royal family hosts a reception at Buckingham Palace for the Heads of State and other visiting dignitaries who are due to attend tomorrows Coronation.
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Adored by millions of Brits and people from every corner of Earth, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is one of the most famous members of the British monarchy.
From the moment she was welcomed into one of the most powerful families there are, Kate became people’s favorite. She happens to follow into the footsteps of late Princess Diana in terms of doing her best to be perceived as the princess of the people.
Over the years, the monarchy has changed. And although that change has been slight, we can witness some traditions being modernized and others being ditched completely, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the dress code the royals need to follow based on the royal duty they perform.
When it comes to breathtaking outfits, Kate Middleton is on the top of the list of best dressed women there are.
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She doesn’t exclusively wear expensive clothes from world renowned designers, but more ‘affordable’ outfits by local designers. What’s most, she has been seen re-wearing certain pieces of clothing over the years which brought her the praise of many.
On the day she appeared in public for the first time as Princess of Wales, Kate wore a beautiful yellow dress from the British brand Karen Millen and according to fashion expert Miranda Holder, this was no coincidence.
“Princess Kate’s wardrobe is probably the most important royal wardrobe of the moment—her every outfit being scrutinized around the world the moment she steps out into the public eye,” she told Newsweek.
“The High Street element of her wardrobe, like every other, will have been planned and premeditated as the impact of every tiny style statement is understood by the palace to communicate to the world an important message.
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“We have recently seen Kate re-wear and rework some old favorite designer pieces which also helps to keep the princess relevant and accessible, and wearing High Street is another way of doing this,” Holder added.
“This is a thoroughly modern monarchy and the princess and Prince William have expressed in many ways, with clothing being just one of them, that they are of the people and close to the people.”
Further, Holder said that now she’s a princess, Kate’s outfit would become more formal.
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Of all the dresses Kate wore in recent years, one particularly caught the attention of the wide public. Namely, when she and William attended the London premiere of Top Gun: Maverick, starring Tom Cruise, Kate wore black floor-length Roland Mouret gown with a white off-the-shoulder neckline which cost around $600.
As per royal expert Daniela Elser, Kate spent staggering $337,000 on her wardrobe last year.
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Kate’s fashion style, which influences trends, is dubbed the “Kate effect,” a term that describes the wide-reaching fascination with her outfits.
The “Kate effect” began in 2010 after she and Prince William announced their engagement. The then-duchess wore a sapphire blue dress from the brand Issa. As reported by Vanity Fair, within 24 hours, the dress had sold out online.
“Would any dress have had the same effect? No,” Bethan Holt, fashion news and features director at The Telegraph, wrote in her book, The Duchess of Cambridge: A Decade of Modern Royal Style. “There was something about the Issa. It made Kate look glamorous yet respectful; she wasn’t trying to seem more mature than she was, but nor did the dress depict her as a slave to fashion.”
As stated by the Express and Newsweek, the “Kate effect” might “be worth £ 1 billion to the UK fashion industry.”
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“Diana was often telling a story with her clothes, and she had a big evolution of her own personal life. Whereas the queen, the whole point of her is to remain basically the same,” Holt told Vanity Fair. “The public mood now is much less towards wanting royals that are very distant in their palaces. People want to be able to relate, and I think the royals realize that clothing is a way that they can do it.”
“There’s no better way than saying, hey, you can buy the same Zara jeans I’m wearing right now for £30. She’s had a lot of those [relatable] experiences. She went on a gap year, and she was a girl about town just after university. We saw those pictures of her having a job, and I think lots of women can relate to those things. She’s talked about mum guilt as well, and about the box sets they watch and what takeaway they get.”
Bethan Holt, as well as other fashion experts, believe that Kate’s choice of outfits sends different messages to specific groups.
When Meghan and Harry were still residing in Britain and were attending royal events along the rest of the members of the Firm, Kate could be spotted wearing beige on several occasions. At the same time, late Queen Elizabeth and Meghan Markle wore outfits in the same color and according to royal experts this wasn’t a coincidence.
Royal expert Elizabeth Holmes believes it was a representation of togetherness despite the troublesome times the family was going through.
“To have them in the same shade, I took very much to be a sign of unity,” Holmes said. “And then of course, [The Queen] issued her statement of support to the Sussexes on January 13. Kate in brown on Monday morning was interesting, too, after she had been roped into the coverage.”
“Kate wore two pieces of brown: a khaki coat and a brown turtleneck—both of which were very visible in the shoulders-up shot of her driving the kids to school. It could be a coincidence but I think perhaps not!”
One time, while visiting medical colleges working in maternal healthcare alongside Princess Anne, Kate wore a cream dress with laces in the shape of pineapples.
As per The New York Times, “Pineapples have become a powerful symbol for women struggling with infertility. The fruit appears in the profile photos and Facebook feeds of women in online infertility communities.”
They continued, “They are most widely known as a symbol of hospitality and welcoming. But on social media, pineapples are inextricably tied to infertility. On Instagram, the hashtag #PineappleTribe aims to connect women going through IVF.”
The Royal Insta Blog also wrote about the princess’ choice of wearing a pineapple: “Displaying or wearing the pineapple can represent a non-verbal communication of an enormous life event in common or be an active out loud shout of support to raise awareness and funding for the issue of infertility,” it read, as quoted by Hello.
When she wears a particular color, it sometimes comes with a message. With her pink outfits, Kate tends to send the message that she’s fun.
“According to color psychology, which the royals do pay attention to, pink is fun, feminine, flirty and romantic,” fashion expert Samantha Harman said. “Kate wants the public to know that she’s fun and kind, and while some might already think that about her, the pink outfits are showing that she’s letting loose a little bit.”
It’s safe to say that Kate Middleton turned into a fashion icon over the years.
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Grandparents have a vital role in the lives of their grandchildren. One of the reasons for this is that they offer love, wisdom, and unique perspectives that differ from those of parents. Further, grandparents provide emotional support and offer guidance. They are role models, idols, and someone who can help children develop virtues they should live by. So, having your grandparents in your life means having friends who would never turn their back on you.
A grandmother shared the story of her grandson Simon whom she was very close to when he was young, but as time passed by, their relationship changed.
The grandma started by saying that Simon enjoyed spending his days at her house. He loved being by her side, helping her around the house, and listening to her stories. However, as he grew older, Simon stopped visiting his grandma that frequently, and eventually, he stopped calling her.
Unaware of why he started acting like that, the grandma tried to convince herself that he simply didn’t have the time for her now that he had plenty of friends at school.
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One day, she paid her daughter and her grandson a visit. When she entered their home, Simon acted as though he didn’t notice her. Realizing he was being rude to his grandma, Simon’s mom turned to him and said, “Simon, have some respect for your grandmother! What did she do to you for you to ignore her that way? She came all the way here to spend time with us.”
Simon answered angrily, “She’s the only grandmother I know who doesn’t give gifts to her grandson! All my friends share great stories about how their grandmothers always give them gifts. I never got anything from her! Not even candy!”
His mother couldn’t believe what he had just said. She knew she didn’t raise him to be like that. “Simon! Did I raise you to become materialistic? How could you mistreat your grandma just because she can’t afford to give you gifts? The fact that she tries to spend time with us should be more than enough. Stop being a spoiled brat!” his mom yelled.
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Simon then entered his room and slammed the door as hard as he could.
The grandma felt really bad. She could never assume that the reason why her grandson ignored her was because she didn’t bring him presents. Sadly, she only had money for the basic needs and couldn’t afford to shower him with gifts.
In order to try and make things right, she knocked at Simon’s room and entered. She wanted to talk to him, but he continued being rude. “See what you did? My mom got mad at me because of you! What kind of grandmother doesn’t bring gifts for her grandson? I’m the only person in my class who has to deal with someone like you! You’re the worst grandma!” he told her.
Feeling hurt, the grandma decided not to visit her daughter and her grandson that often since he didn’t really want her there.
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Sadly, things turned even worse when Simon and his parents moved to a different country. This meant the grandma would no longer be able to visit them even if she wanted to.
She felt alone. Simon never contacted her, and she had no idea how he was or what he was doing.
Years passed by and the grandma lost hope of ever seeing her family again when someone rang at her door. She spotted a familiar face. It was Simon, but he was way taller and muscular since she last saw him.
“Hi grandma,” he said in a soft voice filled with regret.
“Simon, sweetheart, is it really you?” the grandma said.
“I’m so sorry, grandma. I’m sorry for wasting so much time being a selfish young man. I was foolish, superficial, and I didn’t realize how much I had hurt and disrespected you,” Simon cried.
He started hugging his grandma as he kept apologizing for his behavior over the years. He explained that he wanted to contact her earlier, but he was too ashamed to do that. And now that he finally gathered the strength, he was at her doorstep begging for forgiveness.
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“I’m sorry for not being in your life all these years, grandma. I can’t believe I wasted so much precious time,” he sobbed.
“When I was 16, I realized how terrible I had been to you. Since then, I was ashamed even to look you in the eyes, grandma. I thought about how I could make it up to you, so I took my time and worked hard. Since then, I saved up money to provide not just for my future family, but for you, too,” he explained.
“Grandma, I’ve saved up enough money to buy a new house in this neighborhood. My company will relocate me here, and we can live together. I want to take care of you and make it up to you for all the years we were apart,” he told his grandma.
The grandma was overjoyed. She couldn’t believe Simon was thinking of her all those years. She was willing to forgive him and be there for him.
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Jake and Nora struggled to conceive. From the moment they got together, they always dreamed of becoming parents, and one day, after plenty of struggles and tries, their wish finally came true.
Nora got pregnant. They were expecting a girl, and as days went by, they couldn’t wait to finally meet their precious bundle of joy.
The day their baby girl was welcomed into the world, Jake and Nora were overjoyed.
“Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, it’s a baby girl!” the nurse said with a smile on her face.
“Can I see her?” Nora inquired anxiously as the nurses seemed to be taking a while to finish cleaning the baby.
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“Of course! Here you go,” the nurse finally placed the baby in her arms. Nora was over the moon. Her baby daughter was the most stunning little creature she has ever seen.
“Thank you, darling. Thank you so much for this miracle,” Jake told his loving wife. “We did this together, honey. I wouldn’t have gotten through that difficult pregnancy without your help,” Nora replied.
As they couldn’t stop looking at their miracle baby which came into their lives after several miscarriages, the new parents started talking about the baby’s name.
“I know we thought of several names already, but I don’t know if any of them fit anymore,” Nora began, as she placed her lips on the baby’s head. “How about Hope?”
“Hope?” Jake said in wonder. “I think that’s the best name for her. Hello, Hope, my darling baby girl. We’re going to love you so much.”
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The nurses took Hope so that Nora could take some rest, and after some time they returned together with the doctor looking scared and pale. Their facial expression spoke of a trouble.
“I’m so sorry, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers. But your baby went into an unexpected cardiac arrest. We did everything we could, but despite our best efforts, we couldn’t revive her. I’m afraid she’s gone,” the neonatal doctor revealed.
Hearing these words, Jake and Nora’s world shattered into a million pieces. They had just held their sweet baby, and now, all of a sudden, she was gone.
“NO! That’s not possible! Bring the doctor back! He’s lying!” Nora wailed.
But there was nothing they could do. Left hopeless and heartbroken, Jake and Nora left the hospital the following day without Hope.
Unable to endure the pain of losing her child, Nora died two years later, leaving Jake behind.
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Years passed by, and Jake still couldn’t overcome the grief which came with the loss of the two people he loved the most.
No week passed by without him visiting Nora’s and Hope’s graves.
On the twentieth anniversary of his daughter’s passing, Jake brought flowers to his girls’ graves.
Regrettably, neither he nor Nora had much family. That’s why building a new family held such significance. Yet now, it was just him. Alone in the world. At times, he couldn’t fathom why he hadn’t succumbed to sorrow like his wife did two years after Hope’s death.
As he contemplated life, Jake hear someone whispering “Hello!”
He turned around and saw what felt like a familiar face. Surprised, he whispered, “Nora?” believing he had gone insane.
“I’m not Nora. My name is Nicole, and I wanted to talk to you,” the young woman could be heard saying.
“What do you need, young lady?” Jake asked, still stunned by the resemblance of that woman and his late wife.
“I believe you are my father. Dad, I’ve finally found you,” the young woman said.
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Jake got even more confused. How was that even possible. His only daughter died mere hours after she was born.
It’s the truth,” Nicole continued. “I’m your daughter. Well, at least, that’s my theory.”
“I don’t understand. I don’t know you, young lady, and you don’t know me or my family. But my daughter died after childbirth all those years ago. Please, don’t play around with something that serious,” Jake muttered, almost getting angry.
“I would never joke about something like that. I swear. My parents are not my biological parents, but I look exactly like the picture on that woman’s grave. Didn’t you call me Nora? Isn’t that her?” Nicole said as she pointed to the photo on Nora’s tombstone
“Maybe you’re a distant relative or something,” Jake hedged, thinking that the woman had to be a long-lost cousin or anyone else besides his dead daughter.
“I don’t think so. Look, I’m 20 years old, and I was born at the George Washington University Hospital. I already investigated thanks to my friend who is a nurse there. There were only two girls born from two couples that day. One couple was my parents, and the other was you. Jake and Nora Rogers, correct?” she checked.
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“I don’t understand what you’re saying. You think you were switched at birth?” Jake asked, perplexed by the young woman’s words. “That can’t be true.”
“I’m 98% sure of it. I am almost sure that my parents’ real daughter was born sick, and they switched us. I’m even more certain of it now that I see you because I may look like the woman in the picture, but my eyes are clearly yours,” Nicole said.
“Isn’t that a crime? No doctor would do that,” Jake said in utter confusion.
“There’s an open police investigation into the matter now. And my parents might even go to jail for it. So much has happened since I discovered I wasn’t their biological daughter. It’s been so complicated, and it would be hard to explain. But I wanted to meet you and see if you wanted to take a DNA test to confirm what I suspect,” Nicole asked.
Jake agreed because he too needed answers.
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Jake shared the story of losing their daughter with Nicole.
“My wife died of sheer grief two years later. She couldn’t deal with the loss,” Jake continued. “And now you’re telling me that 20 years of pain have been for nothing? You’re Hope?”
“Yes. I know it’s hard because finding out my parents were possibly involved in the theft of a child has been such a shock, but I have to know the truth.”
Realizing Nicole was convinced she was his daughter, Jake agreed to do the DNA test. Deep down, he hoped this girl was indeed his daughter.
When the test results finally came out, they showed Nicole was indeed Jake’s daughter.
They hugged and cried tears of joy and then they both headed to the detective who was in charge of investigating the possible baby swap that took place 20 years ago.
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The exact number of exchanged babies remained unknown, and Jake found solace in the fact that they could assist the officers, as this was an awful situation.
Eventually, Nicole’s parents,those who raised her, were arrested for bribing the hospital staff and stealing her from her biological parents.
Jake and Nicole were happy they found each other, but their hearts ached for Nora, who died believing her daughter was dead.
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No matter how much time passes by from the time the iconic movie that stole millions of hearts aired, stunning Julia Roberts would always be the Pretty Woman we all fall for.
At 56, the actress defies age, no matter what people think of her looks. For one, she’s all about natural aging and embraces her appearance.
The beloved Hollywood icon has been spotted enjoying a well-deserved vacation recently.
What many noticed is that Roberts gained a few pounds, but looking at her, we can’t help but agree that the saying “beauty comes in all shapes and sizes” is totally accurate.
The great thing about Roberts is that she’s not afraid to put on bikini despite those extra few pounds, and that’s one of the reasons we all love her so much.
Of course, people’s opinions over Robert’s recent photos differ. While some say she’s changed, others are convinced she looks stunning for her age, or any age to be honest.
Her fans always stay by her side and remind us that beauty doesn’t always come from the outside.
For the last 20 years, Roberts has been happily married to Daniel Moder. When they first met in 2000 on the set of The Mexican, Moder was married to then-wife Vera Steimberg. Rumors were that his first marriage broke down because of the Runaway Bride star although she claimed she wasn’t the reason why Moder and Steimberg divorced.
Before tying the knot with Moder, with whom she shared three children, twins Phinnaeus and Hazel and a son Henry, Roberts was romantically involved with actors Dylan McDermott, Matthew Perry, Jason Patric and Liam Neeson. She was briefly engaged to actor Kiefer Sutherland, but the two split mere days before they were supposed to say ‘I do.’
Roberts then married country singer Lyle Lovett and their marriage lasted for two years, from 1993 to 1995. At the time she met Moder, Roberts was said to have dated actor Benjamin Bratt.
Today, the couple are as in love as day one.
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Prince Louis turned six on April 23, and royals fans were eager to see a picture of him. Typically, Prince William and Kate Middleton share a new photo of their child on their social media platforms to mark their birthday. As per Hello! Magazine, followers have eagerly anticipated a new photo of Prince Louis for his birthday. An excited supporter commented, He’s super cute and definitely the cheeky one. I can’t wait to see the new photos of him. You never really know what Prince Louis is going to do when he’s on a walkabout with his mam and dad.”
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams said fans will be “disappointed by the lack of a photograph” celebrating Prince Louis’s birthday.
“It is something of a royal tradition that royal birthdays are celebrated by the release of photographs, Catherine has taken a great many and they are always eagerly awaited,” Fitzwilliams told Hello! Magazine.
“This is a shame because of the vexed issue of her Mothering Day photograph. The revelation that it was edited led to a highly embarrassing contretemps and the subsequent revelation that she was not only recovering from abdominal surgery but bravely fighting cancer.”
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The Princess of Wales kept the tradition alive and shared a cute photo of her youngest child to the delight of the huge number of fans.
“Happy 6th Birthday, Prince Louis! Thank you for all the kind wishes today,” the caption read.
Prince Louis is fourth in the line of succession to the British throne.
In his memoir Spare, Prince Harry wrote about Louis and Charlotte among the rest. The book that made many furious claimed that the Duke is worried his niece and nephew could end up just like him.
“Though William and I have talked about it once or twice, and he has made it very clear to me that his kids are not my responsibility, I still feel a responsibility knowing that out of those three children, at least one will end up like me, the spare,” Harry said in an interview with The Telegraph.
“And that hurts, that worries me.
“I was brought into the world in case something happened to Willy, I was summoned to provide backup, distraction, diversion and, if necessary, a spare part. Kidney, perhaps. Blood transfusion. Speck of bone marrow. This was all made explicitly clear to me from the start of life’s journey and regularly reinforced thereafter.”
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Although Harry’s book attracted both positive and negative opinions by the wide public and the royal experts, most of them agree that he shouldn’t have involved William and Kate’s children in it.
“Harry should lay off Prince William’s children. In fact, he should lay off everybody and button it now,” royal author Ingrid Seward told The Sun. “It is a very dangerous road to go down, to start talking about other people’s children.
“And what he says Prince William said to him is absolutely right – they are William’s responsibility and not his, so he should keep out of it.
“It is none of Harry’s business. But Harry has become dangerous to his family, and to himself, because he can lob in his little asides whenever he wants.”
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Besides agreeing that Harry should not involve his brother’s children in his interviews, some experts, among which Jennie Bond, warn Kate and William that they “must be acutely aware” of the problems that could come with Prince Louis – and Princess Charlotte – being a “spare”.
“They have already shown that they have a different and modern attitude to bringing up royal children and I’m sure they will do everything to make Charlotte and Louis feel every bit as special, loved and valued as George,” Bond told the Mirror. “I imagine they will encourage Louis to explore life outside the royal fold… it could be the military, but it could also be working in the charity world or whatever he finds appealing after his education is finished. I’m sure they will encourage him to go to University, which they both enjoyed and where, of course, they found love.”
The royal expert continued, “And from there they will want him to find a life that is meaningful to him as well as appropriate for the son of a future King. They will try to ensure that he feels he is living a life of value, irrespective of his place in the line of succession and that will probably involve service of some kind as they have emphasized from the start that they want their children to understand that having empathy with others is not only a kindness, but is rewarding as well.”
The newest photo of Prince Louis published for his sixth birthday was likely taken at the family’s home of Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor grounds. And of course, as much as all the attention was on the young prince, one specific detail caught the attention of many; he wore a shirt previously owned by his older brother, Prince George. This shows that the future King and Queen are normal humans like us. What’s most, the shirt isn’t from a luxury store.
As he grows, Prince Louis develops love for different hobbies and sports.
“While he still has the same warm eyes, infectious smile and general zest for life that has seen him repeatedly steal the show at royal events, the youngest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales is big enough to wear Prince George’s grown-up hand-me-downs. In this case it is a £39 Pepa & Co checked shirt in a delightful new birthday portrait taken by Kate,” royal expert Rebecca English wrote for the Daily Mail.
“And just like A.A. Milne’s famous poem, Now We Are Six – ‘I’m as clever as clever/So I think I’ll be six for ever and ever – he is said to be flying at his new school, Lambrook in Berkshire, and proving to be not just good in class but sporty and fun (cricket is his big love at the moment, apparently).”
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Some eagle-eyed fans noticed yet another detail on Louis’ photo, his missing tooth.
“Thank you so much for sharing this delightful picture. I see the tooth fairy has been visiting – goodness time flies so fast,” one user wrote on X, as per Express.
A second person wrote, “Happy Birthday blessings to this little ray of sunshine, Prince Louis!”
“Happy Birthday to a charming young man who has captured our hearts with his various antics. Thank you to his parents for letting him be so ‘natural’. He is a credit to you,” a third added.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 08: Prince Louis of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales take part in the Big Help Out, during a visit to the 3rd Upton Scouts Hut in Slough on May 8, 2023 in London, England. The Big Help Out is a day when people are encouraged to volunteer in their communities. It is part of the celebrations of 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 that took place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Photo by Daniel Leal – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Body language expert Judi James did an analysis of the young prince’s photo and wrote, “There’s little change in the brand here and the check shirt seems to be a favorite of Louis, who wore it or one similar for both the Mother’s Day portrait and his baby bank appearance. Again, this suggests some happy indulgence from his mum and dad, but the lack of change comes at a very important time in terms of royal signalling.”
The body language expert added, “Louis’s adorable head-tilt gesture here suggests likeability. And his arms are crossed in a way that suggests he’s quite happy with his pose and the camera. It’s a calm and warm look from the often-boisterous prince.”
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Being a princess and a future Queen it is is expected that Kate Middleton’s wardrobe consists of an astounding collection of clothes.
Kate doesn’t exclusively wear expensive clothes from world renowned designers, but also some more ‘affordable’ outfits by local designers. What’s most, she has been seen re-wearing certain pieces of clothing over the years which brought her the praise of many.
On the day she appeared in public for the first time as Princess of Wales, Kate wore a beautiful yellow dress from the British brand Karen Millen and according to fashion expert Miranda Holder, this was no coincidence.
“Princess Kate’s wardrobe is probably the most important royal wardrobe of the moment—her every outfit being scrutinized around the world the moment she steps out into the public eye,” she told Newsweek.
“The High Street element of her wardrobe, like every other, will have been planned and premeditated as the impact of every tiny style statement is understood by the palace to communicate to the world an important message.
“We have recently seen Kate re-wear and rework some old favorite designer pieces which also helps to keep the princess relevant and accessible, and wearing High Street is another way of doing this,” Holder added.
“This is a thoroughly modern monarchy and the princess and Prince William have expressed in many ways, with clothing being just one of them, that they are of the people and close to the people.”
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Further, Holder said that now she’s a princess, Kate’s outfit would become more formal, but no matter how true this is, one thing is certain, Kate will never ditch her affection with skinny jeans that fit her perfectly.
Kate’s fashion style, which influences trends, is dubbed the “Kate effect,” a term that describes the wide-reaching fascination with her outfits.
The “Kate effect” began in 2010 after she and Prince William announced their engagement. The then-duchess wore a sapphire blue dress from the brand Issa. As reported by Vanity Fair, within 24 hours, the dress had sold out online.
“Would any dress have had the same effect? No,” Bethan Holt, fashion news and features director at The Telegraph, wrote in her book, The Duchess of Cambridge: A Decade of Modern Royal Style. “There was something about the Issa. It made Kate look glamorous yet respectful; she wasn’t trying to seem more mature than she was, but nor did the dress depict her as a slave to fashion.”
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Some of Kate’s preferable designers are Alexander McQueen and Jenny Packham, as well as more affordable brands such as Zara and LK Bennett.
As per fashion expert Bethan Holt, the Princess’ everlasting style, which he describes as casual and formal, youthful yet serious, down-to-earth and glamorous, is a result of her effort to talk to designers, which led to a “circle of people” that she “really trusts.”
“Diana was often telling a story with her clothes, and she had a big evolution of her own personal life. Whereas the queen, the whole point of her is to remain basically the same,” Holt told Vanity Fair. “The public mood now is much less towards wanting royals that are very distant in their palaces. People want to be able to relate, and I think the royals realize that clothing is a way that they can do it.”
“There’s no better way than saying, hey, you can buy the same Zara jeans I’m wearing right now for £30. She’s had a lot of those [relatable] experiences. She went on a gap year, and she was a girl about town just after university. We saw those pictures of her having a job, and I think lots of women can relate to those things. She’s talked about mum guilt as well, and about the box sets they watch and what takeaway they get.”
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Holt, as well as other fashion experts, believe that Kate’s choice of outfits sends different messages to specific groups.
When Meghan and Harry were still residing in Britain and were attending royal events along the rest of the members of the Firm, Kate could be spotted wearing beige on several occasions. At the same time, late Queen Elizabeth and Meghan Markle wore outfits in the same color and according to royal experts this wasn’t a coincidence.
Royal expert Elizabeth Holmes believes it was a representation of togetherness despite the troublesome times the family was going through.
“To have them in the same shade, I took very much to be a sign of unity,” Holmes said. “And then of course, [The Queen] issued her statement of support to the Sussexes on January 13. Kate in brown on Monday morning was interesting, too, after she had been roped into the coverage.”
“Kate wore two pieces of brown: a khaki coat and a brown turtleneck—both of which were very visible in the shoulders-up shot of her driving the kids to school. It could be a coincidence but I think perhaps not!”
CARDIFF, UNITED KINGDOM – JANUARY 22: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends Ely and Caerau Children’s Centre on January 22, 2020 in Cardiff, Wales. The visit is part of HRH’s 24-hour tour of the country to launch ‘5 big questions on the under 5s’. (Photo by Anwar Hussein/WireImage)
One time, while visiting medical colleges working in maternal healthcare alongside Princess Anne, Kate wore a cream dress with laces in the shape of pineapples.
As per The New York Times, “Pineapples have become a powerful symbol for women struggling with infertility. The fruit appears in the profile photos and Facebook feeds of women in online infertility communities.”
They continued, “They are most widely known as a symbol of hospitality and welcoming. But on social media, pineapples are inextricably tied to infertility. On Instagram, the hashtag #PineappleTribe aims to connect women going through IVF.”
The Royal Insta Blog also wrote about the princess’ choice of wearing a pineapple: “Displaying or wearing the pineapple can represent a non-verbal communication of an enormous life event in common or be an active out loud shout of support to raise awareness and funding for the issue of infertility,” it read, as quoted by Hello.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – JUNE 28: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Catherine, Princess of Wales, Patron of the V&A, arrives to officially open the Young V&A, formerly known as the V&A Museum of Childhood, ahead of its opening to the public on June 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
When she wears a particular color, it sometimes comes with a message. With her pink outfits, Kate tends to send the message that she’s fun.
“According to color psychology, which the royals do pay attention to, pink is fun, feminine, flirty and romantic,” fashion expert Samantha Harman said. “Kate wants the public to know that she’s fun and kind, and while some might already think that about her, the pink outfits are showing that she’s letting loose a little bit.”
In the video in which she had disclosed her cancer diagnosis, Kate wore a stripped sweater from Erdem which cost around $800, as per the Mirror.
“Really, in choosing this everyday look, the Princess was reminding the nation that she is not just ‘ours’ but also ‘theirs’, a private woman whose priorities must lie with her husband and children, parents and siblings, until her recovery is complete,” journalist Sarah Oliver wrote for the Daily Mail.
“On a park bench in jeans and barely there make-up, her long hair loose, she was underlining the fact that cancer is no respecter of her life of privilege. And she was asking us for the understanding she needs to fight it in privacy.”
Oliver concluded, “Sometimes, she is not a princess, but a school-run mum, a wife and a homemaker. That’s the message Kate was sending when she revealed her cancer diagnosis in a low-key Breton-striped sweater. It’s a personal favourite of the Princess of Wales who has reached for its jaunty nautical stripes on several earlier – and happier – occasions.”
One specific piece of clothing seems to be close to Kate’s heart, and that’s skinny jeans.
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According to jeans maker Donna Ida, the Princess of Wales has “timeless, beautiful style” and knows that jeans can look amazing and still be trendy.
“She has great legs, and skinny jeans fit so well and accentuate her shape. It’s always great to celebrate amazing features,” Donna Ida told the Daily Mail.
“She is a woman who’s on the go and is so busy. The skinny jean, a quick and easy style to run around in, is perfect. Skinny jeans are comfortable and chic, and they look and feel great.”
No matter what trends are in throughout the seasons, Kate would probably never abandon skinny jeans.
Speaking to Newsweek, royal expert Christine Ross said Kate is loyal to the skinny jeans and that skinny jeans are there to stay.
“Kate’s affection for them may come down to practicality: they are, quite simply, the easiest thing to wear with wellies or garden boots,” Christine Ross said. “They can be extremely flattering and, for many, extremely comfortable. While the trend has shifted from skinny jeans to wider leg styles, we’ve seen skinny styles re-enter the recent fashion runways.”
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Royal fashion expert and celebrity stylist Miranda Holder said, “Tastemakers have been telling us for the last few seasons that skinny jeans are very firmly out of fashion, with looser, more unstructured shapes taking precedence, and although this more voluminous trouser shape is definitely more contemporary, it’s definitely not for everyone, and Kate is a case in point.”
“There is an element of easy practicality about a green pair of skinnies; they hug you like leggings, and a good elastane ratio means they move with you, making running around after three boisterous children far easier.”
She concluded, “They are also brilliant for tucking into long boots in the winter months, and we know Kate is particularly fond of her knee-length Penelope Chilvers, and finally, they look great on Kate’s naturally willowy frame.”
Kate Middleton’s fashion choices are almost always top-notch, and she looks stunning no matter what she chooses to wear.
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