Kate’s “Summer of Strength,” William’s Birthday Glow-Up, and King Charles’s Quiet Power Play

Kate Middleton graces the cover of PEOPLE with a portrait of resilience, retreating to nature and family life as she recovers and readies for more public duties. Royal insiders say a major transition is coming behind the scenes—and Kate and William are already assembling their inner circle. Meanwhile, Prince William celebrates his birthday with bacon rolls and Earthshot ambition, prepping for a big week at London Climate Action Week. And King Charles, ever the statesman, continues his soft-power climate crusade—though critics wonder just how apolitical his monarchy really is.To become a premium subscriber (no ads and no feed drops) visit caloroga.com/plus.

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