This year has been a rollercoaster of a year for the Royal Family, with both The King and Princess of Wales being diagnosed with cancer. Amidst the challenges, there has been no shortage of royal news to keep us engaged.
But which posts caught your eye in 2024? Take a look to find out…
Image Licensed to i-Images Picture Agency. 15/06/2024. London, United Kingdom. King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince George, Princess Charlotte ,Prince Louis, Prince Edward and Sophie and Lady Louise on the balcony of Buckingham Palace at Trooping the Colour in London. Picture by Stephen Lock / i-Images
In her second public appearance after her cancer diagnosis, The Princess of Wales, accompanied by Princess Charlotte, attended Wimbledon to watch the Men’s Single’s Final. Their presence highlighted the resilience and grace of the Royal Family during difficult times.
Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte see Alcaraz win at Wimbledon
This year’s annual Order of the Garter ceremony saw The Duchess of Gloucester installed as a Royal Lady of the Order, reflecting her longstanding service and dedication to the Monarchy.
King Charles installs Duchess of Gloucester to Order of the Garter on procession day
Ahead of her fourth Together at Christmas carol service, The Princess of Wales has issued a heartfelt Christmas letter to those attending the event, calling for ‘love, not fear’. This letter resonated deeply, emphasising unity and compassion during the festive season.
The Princess of Wales issues emotional message ahead of Together at Christmas
In September, Kensington Palace released a three-minute video with The Princess of Wales announcing she had completed a course of preventative chemotherapy, much to her ‘relief’. The video which showed Catherine, William and their three children enjoying family time in Norfolk, offered a touching glimpse into their private lives.
This year saw a landmark documentary from The Prince of Wales on the first year of his Homeward’s programme which aims to demonstrate it is possible to tackle homelessness.
Prince William talks about tackling homelessness in ITV documentary
This year’s Together at Christmas carol service saw The Princess of Wales joined members of the Royal Family for an evening of Christmas carols and readings at Westminster Abbey.
On the eve of Trooping the Colour, The Princess of Wales issued a heartfelt message to the public, expressing her gratitude foe the overwhelming support she and William had received. She shared that the kind messages had made ‘the world of difference’ and had helped them through ‘some of the harder times’.
Looking ahead to 2025, the Royal Family is set to welcome a new addition as Princess Beatrice and husband Edo are expecting their second child together early in the New Year.
This year’s Royal Christmas cards featured a range of heartwarming photographs. Take a look at them below.
State Banquets are always a key moment in the Royal calendar and State Visits – the Qatar State Banquet was no different. Read The King’s poignant speech reflecting on the relationship between the two nations.
Charles and Camilla host Qatar State Banquet at Buckingham Palace
Airing this year, ‘Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors‘, a new 90-minute documentary gave royal watchers unique access to Queen Camilla’s work into domestic and sexual abuse. This programme shed light on her tireless work with survivors.
Camilla opens up about her mission to tackle domestic abuse in ITV documentary
In February, Buckingham Palace announced that The King had been diagnosed with cancer. It came after His Majesty was treated for an enlarged prostate, with the news coming as part of the diagnostic tests he received at the time. The news prompted an outpouring of well wishes and support from across the globe.
As we reflect on 2024, it is clear that the Royal Family continues to navigate personal and public challenges with strength and grace. Their unwavering commitment to service and community shines through, reinforcing the enduring bond between the monarchy and the public. With new beginnings on the horizon, 2025 promises to be a year of hope, resilience, and continued engagement with the people they serve.
