What Is Known About The Princess of Wales’ Cancer Diagnosis

Kate, the Princess of Wales, has disclosed that she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy — though in a video announcement Friday, she did not say what kind of cancer or reveal details of her treatment. What kind of surgery did Kate have? Kate had what was described as abdominal surgery on Jan. 16. The … Read more

Kate Middleton’s Decision to Share Her Cancer Diagnosis Represents a Powerful Break From Royal Tradition

Elizabeth’s approach was very much in keeping with the royal default, namely to remain stoic, dignified, and silent—in other words, to “never complain, never explain,” The death of her father, King George VI, at the age of 56, was a shock to the nation, despite having suffered from a variety of ailments related to having … Read more

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle “Wish Health and Healing” for Kate Middleton Amid Cancer Diagnosis

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are thinking of their sister-in-law from afar. Hours after the Princess of Wales shared the news that she had been diagnosed with cancer, the couple offered a statement of support. “We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and … Read more

Kate Middleton: A Timeline of the Drama—And Conspiracy Theories—Surrounding the Princess of Wales

When a smiling Kate Middleton walked to church alongside her family on Christmas Day, few, if any, could predict it would be the last normal moment the Princess would have in the spotlight for the foreseeable future. After announcing a “planned abdominal surgery” in mid-January, Middleton has suddenly become the subject of some of the … Read more

What Should We Expect From Meghan Markle’s American Riviera Orchard? The Tig Offers A Few Clues

Nine Instagram tiles. One “T-shirt you should have thrown away but are, instead, wearing as a pajama top”-colored background. Four words in gilded italics. American. Riviera. Orchard. Montecito. What do they mean? It’s a mystery. But that’s how Meghan, Duchess of Sussex launched her new lifestyle brand on Thursday, which, as I imagine you’ve worked … Read more

Why Is Meghan Markle Being Criticized for American Riviera Orchard?

It’s official: Meghan Markle is reinventing herself as a lifestyle influencer. This week saw the big reveal of her new venture, American Riviera Orchard, with a slick logo unveiled in nine tiles on Instagram. An accompanying video gives a little more information, with the Duchess of Sussex seen artfully arranging white roses and hydrangeas in … Read more

People Are Contrasting Media Coverage Of Kate Middleton And Meghan Markle

Recent questions surrounding Kate Middleton’s whereabouts have led royal-watchers to reflect on the way Meghan Markle has been treated as a public figure and in the media. The Duchess of Sussex has, for years, been outspoken about being on the receiving end of relentless and racist attacks from social media users and the U.K. press. … Read more

The Royal Family May Be Fracturing, But They Will Never Abandon Their Jaunty Hats

The British Royal Family may be crumbling before our very eyes. Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has found herself at the center of a web of conspiracy theories about her wellness, whereabouts, and Photoshop capabilities; King Charles was recently diagnosed with cancer; and The Crown stirred up more intrigue than ever about the living … Read more

First Photo Of Kate Middleton Since Surgery Is Retracted Because Image Appears Manipulated

LONDON (AP) — The first photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales, since her abdominal surgery nearly two months ago was issued Sunday after weeks of speculation about her whereabouts. But the photo was later removed by The Associated Press and other news agencies because it appeared to be manipulated, fueling more conjecture. The photo … Read more