Pink Ribbons Crusade

NO-FLY ZONE OVER ANMER HALL: Providing privacy for his young family is not something new to Prince William.

When he and Kate moved into Anmer Hall, William persuaded the Government to establish a no-fly zone over the mansion in October 2015. The reason submitted was that many aircrafts flying over were taking aerial photographs with long-distance lenses.

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) decision stated no aircraft were to fly below 2,000ft within the restricted airspace. Anmer Hall was a wedding gift from the Queen to William and Kate. It is where they lived during the early years of the marriage.

KATE’S TRIBUTE TO DIANA AT ARCHIE’S CHRISTENING: The former Kate Middleton regularly channels her mother-in-law's impeccable style. So it's totally unsurprising that she selected the most apt jewelry to wear at Archie’s christening, in order to honor the baby's late grandmother, Princess Diana.

The Duchess of Cambridge wore a beautiful Stella McCartney dress to the christening at Windsor Castle, which she accessorized with a Juliette Botterill headband and a pair of Emmy London red pumps. And, most notably, Kate wore a pair of pearl earrings which belonged to Princess Diana.

With so many incredible earrings in her arsenal, Duchess Kate's choice of jewelry at Archie's christening was completely inspired. Not only did the Duchess channel her late mother-in-law, but she attended the occasion wearing the exact same pair of earrings that Princess Diana wore to Prince Harry's christening.

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BEAUTY PRODUCT MEGAN CAN’T DO WITHOUT: If you ever need some beauty inspiration, look no further than Meghan Markle. The Duchess of Sussex not only looks flawless every time she steps out of the house, but she also seems to have no fear about switching up her hair and makeup looks.

From messy buns to smokey eyes, the British royal has tried it all, and she’s looked super glam while doing it. But there is one constant that never seems to change in any of her beauty looks — and that’s her perfectly rosy cheeks.

Maybe it’s because Meghan has used this universally flattering blush way before she ever joined the royal family. Prior to becoming the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan listed Nars Or**sm blush as one of her beauty must-haves to multiple news outlets. She told ‘Beauty Banter’ that it was one of her top five can’t-live-without products, before adding it has “a perfect rosy flush tone that brightens the face.”

Back in 2014, she gushed about the pretty blush again to ‘Allure’ magazine, saying, “I love Nars blush in Or**sm. I use it on and off camera because it gives you a nice glow from within.”

But the Duchess isn’t the only fan of the iconic beauty product — hundreds of thousands of Sephora shoppers are obsessed with the award-winning item as well. The pressed powder blush features both matte and shimmering pigments that look flattering on different skin tones, and the pretty peachy pink shade is also completely buildable so you can achieve a richer color with a few extra swipes.

The cult-favorite blush is not only Meghan Markle- loved but customer approved as well. It has over 580,000 LIKES and an impressive 4.7-star rating at Sephora with over 17,000 customer reviews.

The beloved beauty product is a bit on the expensive side at $30 for a .16-ounce compact, but with thousands of glowing five-star reviews (and the added bonus that Meghan is a fan), it seems to be well worth the price.

WHY THE QUEEN WEARS BRIGHT COLORS: In the documentary The Queen at 90, Sophie, Countess of Wessex explained her mother-in-law's penchant for rainbow shades. "She needs to stand out for people to be able to say 'I saw the Queen,'" she said.

"Don't forget that when she turns up somewhere, the crowds are two, three, four, 10-15 deep, and someone wants to be able to say they saw a bit of the Queen's hat as she went past.”

Robert Hardman, the Queen's biographer, even quoted her once as saying, “I can never wear beige because nobody will know who I am.”

It’s something her granddaughter-in-law Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge has already started to mimic. On the royal tour of Canada in 2016, for example, Kate was spotted wearing bright red several times because she wanted the crowds to be able to see her.

But Meghan Markle has yet to learn to learn this style tactic. At each of her royal events in the month following her May 19th wedding, Meghan chose to wear a neutral, or pastel outfit. A white ensemble at ascot, a blush look at Trooping the Colour, and a beige Givenchy dress on her day of events with the Queen.

Perhaps in that last appearance, she was indicating that this was the Queen's day, and she was only there to support her; but Meghan would be wise to learn from her grandmother-in-law. Enthusiasm for the newly named Duchess of Sussex is high, and the crowds that come to see her at appearances are most certainly trying to get a once-in-a-lifetime look at the most recent addition to the royal family.

OTHERS IN ARCHIE’S GROUP CHRISTENING PHOTO: On Saturday, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, released two official photos from the christening ceremony of their son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.

One of the two photos was a family portrait featuring Archie front and center, sitting on his mother's lap. But behind Harry and Meghan were two very close family members as well — Lady Jane Fellowes and Lady Sarah McCorquodale, otherwise known as Archie's great-aunts.

In the portrait taken by photographer Chris Allerton, the royal family is congregated in the Green Drawing Room inside Windsor Castle and Fellowes stands with Doria Ragland, Meghan's mother, to her right, and McCorquodale to her left. McCorquodale also stands to the right of Prince William.

Fellowes, 62, and McCorquodale, 64, along with their brother, Earl Charles Spencer, 55, were some of the first members of the royal family to learn of Archie’s birth back in May.

Harry has remained close with his mother's siblings in the years following her untimely death in 1997 and also invited his aunts and uncle to his wedding last year.

ARCHIE’S CHRISTENING DAY: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was christened Saturday in a small ceremony at Windsor Castle's private chapel. Many details about the baptism have been kept private, including who Archie’s godparents are.

However, once the Duke and Duchess of Sussex released the official portraits of the special event, we were able to gather more details about the big day. Here are all the major highlights you may have missed:

• It was confirmed that little Archie wore the same outfit his cousins — Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis — wore for their christenings. The gown is a replica of the 1841 christening robe worn by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's first child, Victoria.
• The Duchess of Sussex beamed with pride while wearing a lovely long-sleeved Dior dress with a matching hat.
• The second portrait released was taken at Windsor Castle with the Rose Garden in the background. The area is filled with incredibly vibrant and fragrant flowers. (This is the black-and-white photo.)
• The guest list for the private ceremony included only 25 people, but Archie's great-grandparents were not part of that group. According to a major London newspaper, the Queen was unable to attend "because of prior commitments." It was the same reason they were unable to attend Prince Louis’ christening last year
• Not only did Meghan and Harry also pose for their official wedding portraits in Windsor Castle's Green Drawing Room, but it's also the same place the royal family gathered to celebrate Harry's baptism in 1984.

WILLIAM SURPRISES FANS ON DIANA’S BIRTHDAY: As we all know, Princess Diana is still loved and missed by people the world over. So on July 1, 2019, when Diana would have turned 58, fans of the Princess of Wales gathered outside the gates of Kensington Palace to commemorate her legacy.

Having spent much of the day outside the palace, fans were totally shocked when Prince William himself came out to thank them all for honoring his mother. The “Daily Mail” royal correspondent exclusively reported on the prince's surprise appearance. "At around 6.45pm they were astounded to see her eldest son walk quietly and without fanfare through the palace gates into Kensington Gardens with a small security detail," she wrote.

On Twitter, the reporter revealed that William "chatted to well-wishers for around six or seven minutes, before slipping back inside when crowds began to gather. Those there said he shook their hands and thanked them for their dedication."
William's surprise appearance came just one day before his brother, Prince Harry, paid tribute to his mother in a speech at the Diana Award National Youth Mentoring Summit, an event honoring Diana.

"My mother, Princess Diana, was a role model to so many, without realizing the impact she would have on so many lives," Harry said during his speech. "You don't have to be a princess or a public figure to be a role model. In fact, it's equally valuable if you're not because it's more relatable."

"Being a role model and mentor can help heal the wounds of your own past and create a better future for someone else," he added. "As proven by today's inspirational youth, and many of the stories we've heard this afternoon, the impact of a mentor has the power to make society richer, happier, kinder and more aligned."

MEGHAN’S BIZARRE TOILET RULES: Since marrying Prince Harry, Meghan Markle has been adjusting to royal life. The 37-year-old has even had to forgo one of her favorite dishes as well as abide by a number of fashion rules to fit into her new family.

When it comes to dinner parties, table etiquette is important so the Duchess of Sussex must think twice about what she says. And this even includes remembering to do a few things before visiting the toilet.

So what is the golden rule that Meghan must stick to at the table? According to the ‘Business Insider’, a member of the Royal Family must never “announce his or her intentions” when leaving the table. But when dismissing himself from the dinner, a royal must say “excuse me” and then leave.

However, there’s another thing he or she must remember if they would like to have some food left when they return. If they haven’t completed their meal; royals must cross their knife and fork on the plate. This isn’t to stop those around them from helping themselves but to alert the staff that they’re not finished eating and will be returning.

Should a royal finish eating before going to the toilet, he or she must put their cutlery at an angle--with the handles at the bottom right of the plate.

WHAT IS “R” IN QUEEN’S SIGNATURE: When Queen posted her first Instagram recently, her signature wasn’t that informal. She signed as Elizabeth R.

The "R" doesn't signify a secret royal last name; instead, it stands for "regina," which means "queen" in Latin. If a king were signing, the "R" would stand for "rex."

The monarch has signed official documents (like the instrument of consent for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding), to guest books, to her first-ever tweet with "Elizabeth R."

The tradition of signing with the initial R goes back centuries for English monarchs, and later British monarchs (after Great Britain was formed following the Act of Union combining the kingdoms of England and Scotland in 1707), according to royal historian and Royal Musings founder Marlene Koenig.

"It designates the authority of the sovereign," Koenig tells BAZAAR.com via email. "You will find the use of 'R' as far back as Henry I [who ruled in the early 12th century]. It is how they sign all official documents, as well as formal letters, etc." But when the Queen writes to family and friends, she signs with the endearing nickname "Lilibet," Koenig adds.

However, there were some exceptions. "When Victoria became Empress of India, she signed as 'Victoria RI' (Rex Imperator) and the British sovereign used this until India became independent after the second World War," Marlene adds.
tures, according to Koenig. For example, Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, the wives of George V and George VI respectively, used the regal initial. Put Prince Philip does not incorporate it.
When Prince Charles, the next in line for the throne, becomes king, he'll likely also sign with "R" and so will Prince William after him.

QUEEN STILL USES HONEYMOON LUGGAGE: It seems that when Queen Elizabeth likes a brand, she fully commits to it. The Queen relies on one shade of Essie polish for her nails. She's incredibly loyal to Launer's top-handle handbags (she reportedly owns more than 200 of them). And she has also supposedly traveled with the same luggage since her honeymoon with Prince Philip in 1947.

For the newlyweds' trip to Broadlands in Hampshire, England and Birkhall estate in Scotland, Queen Elizabeth (Princess Elizabeth at the time) purchased a set of Globe-Trotter's luggage. According to the luxury travel brand’s site, she continues to use her cases to this day to store her impeccably coordinated suits while traveling.

Like many luxury luggage brands, Globe-Trotter's trolley cases are designed to last and be passed through generations. With the amount The Queen has traveled over the past 70 years, however, her suitcases — pictured here with yellow tags that read, "The Queen" — may have been updated in the last couple of decades to a newer Globe-Trotter collection.

Globe-Trotter is known for its classic leather travel cases, all of which are handcrafted by artisans in England using techniques and machinery that date back to the Victorian Era. The suitcase The Queen purchased in 1947 would likely have been from Globe-Trotter’s Original collection, which was designed in 1897. Presently, there’s a continuation of the brand’s first model with the traditional vulcanized fiber corner caps available in brown, navy, and red.

IMPORTANT LESSON WILLIAM LEARNED FROM DIANA: Being royal comes with a lot of perks, but it also has its drawbacks--the most notable of which is the overwhelming lack of privacy.

Before he went away to college, Prince William and the royal family made a deal with the British press to give them special access to Will in exchange for a promise not to cover or photograph him at school or on his gap year.

After his gap year, William held up his end of the bargain and appeared for his first solo press conference to talk to reporters about his time off from school. But, as royal expert and biographer Katie Nicholl has revealed in her book, Kate: The Future Queen, William made a point not to give away too much.

The "rule" about not giving the press to much information was something the handsome prince learned from his mother, Princess Diana, Nicholl says. “Diana had seen attempts at total candor backfire.”

William’s skill with the press has only increased as he's gotten older, of course, but he still follows the "rule" he learned from Diana and never says too much.