Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has described 2024 as one of the most “challenging” years of her life — a year that tested her family’s strength and her public role in ways few royal figures ever experience. Speaking candidly to Norway’s national broadcaster NRK during her annual Christmas address, the 51-year-old royal reflected on the personal and emotional toll of a year marked by family scandal, health setbacks, and ... Read more
What Really Happened Behind Kate Middleton’s “Perfect” Family Photo—And Why the Internet Turned on Her.HL
After weeks of silence from Kensington Palace, the Princess of Wales reemerged in the public eye on March 10 with what was meant to be a simple, heartwarming gesture — a Mother’s Day photograph shared with the nation. It was the first time Kate had spoken publicly since undergoing planned abdominal surgery in January, and the message appeared both personal and sincere. Seated outdoors and surrounded by her three children — ... Read more
Inside the Firestorm: Karla Sofía Gascón Faces Backlash as Fans Question If the ‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Will Attend the Oscars.HL
Karla Sofía Gascón has spent much of early 2025 caught in a storm that few could have predicted — one that has overshadowed her history-making achievements and raised complex questions about redemption, accountability, and the public’s capacity for forgiveness. The Spanish actress, who earned international acclaim for her performance in Emilia Pérez, became the first openly transgender nominee in Oscar history to be recognized ... Read more
Behind Closed Doors of the Controversial Royal Tour: PEOPLE Shares Every Unseen Detail from Their Exclusive Diary.HL
As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge embarked on their highly anticipated tour of Belize, Jamaica, and The Bahamas, what began as a celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee quickly evolved into one of the most politically charged royal visits in recent memory. PEOPLE’s chief foreign correspondent Simon Perry, who accompanied Prince William and Princess Kate throughout the trip, offers an insider’s perspective on the tour ... Read more
The Untold Reasons Princess Michael of Kent Continues to Divide Royal Watchers Around the World.HL
Princess Michael of Kent has long been a lightning rod for controversy, and her recent choice of jewelry at the Queen’s Christmas luncheon reignited criticism that has shadowed her for decades. Wearing a racially charged blackamoor brooch to an event that marked Meghan Markle’s formal introduction to the royal family, the Princess’s accessory sparked immediate outrage. For many, it was a symbol of tone-deaf elitism at a moment ... Read more