The Middletons and the Windsors might seem at first glance to be worlds apart. Kate certainly shows no sign of adopting the horsey, doggy lifestyle beloved of her grandmother-in-law. But the Queen admires how well Kate has embraced royal life, combining it cheerfully with duty and motherhood. Ingrid Seward Read Quote
When it comes to his sons, it would be easy to think that the macho Duke of Edinburgh has most in common with Prince Andrew. After all, it was Andrew, his third-born son, who risked his life in the Falklands war as a Royal Navy helicopter pilot – just as Philip had risked his own as a naval officer during World War II. Ingrid Seward Read Quote
The first year of marriage is not always easy, especially within the Royal Family. Ingrid Seward Read Quote
When Lady Diana Spencer first visited Balmoral, aged 19, she charmed all the Royals and the Queen especially. Ingrid Seward Read Quote
Indeed, the Royal Family still retain the German custom – introduced by Prince Albert – of opening their presents on Christmas Eve rather than Christmas morning. Ingrid Seward Read Quote
