June 30, 2025
Kate’s Wimbledon Hopes, PETA's Puppy Protest, and William’s Aussie Accent
As the countdown to Wimbledon begins, Princess Kate remains hopeful she’ll attend both finals—despite a jam-packed royal schedule that includes the French state visit. Meanwhile, animal rights activists blast the Prince and Princess of Wales for breeding their cocker spaniel, accusing the couple of being “staggeringly out of touch.” Plus: William surprises BBC Radio 2 listeners with a message in an Australian accent, and the Royal Family goes viral for a cheeky response to a palace dance video.
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Caloroga Shark Media. Hello and welcome to Palace Intrigue. I'm
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host Mark Francis. Time will tell if Kate Mix it
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to Wimbledon this year is Hopes for a double appearance
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could be dashed by the looming state visit of French
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President Emmanuel mccron. Kate, a devoted tennis fan and royal
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patron of the All England Club, has long been a
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beloved fixture at Wimbledon. She's typically seen handing out trophies
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and delighting crowds with her court side enthusiasm. Last year, however,
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her ongoing cancer treatment meant she had to miss the
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women's final, with Debbie Jevons stepping in to present the
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Venus rosewater dish to Barbara Kredjakova. Kate did managed to
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attend the following day's men's final, presenting the trophy to
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Carlos Alcaraz after his victory over Novak Djokovic. That appearance
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was one of the rare public outings during a period
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when her focus, understand remained on her health. This year,
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the princess has reportedly told Wimbledon organizers to expect her
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at both finals scheduled for July twelfth and thirteenth by
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the timing of President Macron's state visit, which spans July
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eighth two tenth, could complicate matters. Kate is expected to
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attend the ceremonial welcome, a private lunch, and a state banquet,
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all of which take place just days before the Wimbledon finals.
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Wimbledon organizers are said to be thrilled about her intention
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to attend, but have asked that she name a substitute
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in case her health requires her to pull back. Prince
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William is unlikely to fill in, he reportedly declined to
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do so last year. After Wimbledon, the Wales family is
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expected to spend time at Annamhall in Norfolk before joining
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other members of the royal family at bal Moral for
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the summer. Despite pulling out of the Royal Ascot, Kate
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joined Prince William that Wednesday for a private meeting at
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Windsor Castle with American philanthropist Melinda French Gates. According to
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the Court circular, the engagement was not accompanied by photographs
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or public fanfare. The meeting was held in connection with
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the couple's work through the Royal Foundation, of which they
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had joined patrons. Miss French Gates, the former wife of
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Microsoft founder Bill Gates, is the founder of Pivotal Ventures,
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an investment company dedicated to advancing women's power and influence
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in the United States. Animal rights activists have criticized Kate
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and will after it was revealed their family dog, Lla,
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had given birth to illterate puppies. A photograph marking Prince
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William's forty third birthday showed him in the garden surrounded
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by four playful pups reportedly bred from Orler. The image,
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taken by the Princess of Wales in May, was shared
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on social media with a caption signed by C. G. C.
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L Aller and the puppies and on Katherine and the
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couple's three children. While many fans delighted in the candid
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family moment, the image quickly drew criticism from people for
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the ethical treatment of animals, who accused the royal couple
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of being staggeringly out of touch. In a statement, Elisa Allen,
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Peter's vice president of Programs, said, and Princess of Wales
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should know that shelters here and worldwide are overflowing with
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puppies desperate for a second chance at a loving home,
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and that churning out a letter in the midst of
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this animal homelessness crisis is staggeringly out of touch. If
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William is going to lead, he might well take a
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lesson from King Charles and Queen Camilla, who have chosen
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to adopt from a shelter rather than contribute to the problem.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla recently adopted a rescue puppy
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named Moldy from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. The Queen
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has a long standing relationship with the shelter, having previously
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adopted two Jack Russell terrier's Beth and Bluebell in twenty
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eleven and twelve. The Waleses were first given a Cocker
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Spaniel named Lupo as a wedding gift from Katherine's brother
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James Middleton. Following Lupo's death in twenty twenty, Lla joined
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the family. It is believed that William and Catherine planned
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to keep one of the new puppies, who, according to sources,
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have brought joy to their three young children. William made
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a surprise appearance on BBC Radio two, greeting Scott Mills
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with a voice noting which William adopted an Australian accent.
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The Prince apologized for being able to personally greet guest
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Robert Irwin and Australian ambassador for the Earthshot Prize. The
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Royal Family has delivered a rare moment with cheeky social
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media sass, offering a playful three word response to a
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viral video that had more than a few people thinking
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of Meghan and Harry James Lang and Sophie Habbo, who
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are expecting their first child, were at Buckingham Palace this
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week for the King's Trust Awards twenty twenty five. Afterwards,
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the couple shared a clip of themselves dancing to start
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Keisha's Baby Mama on the Grand Staircase. Yes, that same
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song used in Prince Arian Meghan Markl's infamous twerking video
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that lit up the Internet, and not entirely in a
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good way. Fans quickly picked up on that parallel, but
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it was the Royal Family's official Instagram account that stole
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the spotlight with a puckish reply we see you. The
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comment set off a flurry of delighted reactions best response ever,
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one follower gushed, while another declared it iconic. Others praised
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the tone, with one writing in a worlder times, worrying
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and serious. This comment was so needed even the King's
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Trust joined in the fun, quipping all of our attendees
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are very well behaved more Palace in just a moment.
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To be fair, Charles has been even more Hollywood than Meghan. Lately,
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there was another royal meat's Hollywood moment at Buckingham Palaces.
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Amle and George Clooney made a surprise appearance for the
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twenty twenty five Kings to Trust Awards. The couple were
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seen laughing and conversing warmly with King Charles during the reception,
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looking every bit at ease among British royalty, though when
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announced the visit was in their first royal encounter. The
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Coloonies previously attended a King's Trust to vent at the
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Palace in twenty nineteen, and were among the select A
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list guests of Prince Harry and Meghan Mink's wedding in
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twenty eighteen. Their ongoing friendship with the royal family, particularly
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with Meghan, has been well noted over the years. George,
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freshly back from his Tony Award's debut, looked polished in
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a slate gray suit and open collared shirt, while a
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mile turned heads and a sleek off the shoulder black
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dress with knotted detailing. The human rights lawyer kept things
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elegant with a luminous waves of softened makup palate and
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a trade mark poys. A video shared by the Royal
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Family's official Instagram account captured the Clooney's standing beside Charlotte
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Tilbury and chuckling at something King Charles said the reminder
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that some receptions of just the right mix of glamor
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and good humor. Mike Tindall has once again proved he's
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the Royal Family's unofficial party captain, sparking a fan frenzy
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after going shirtless and a playful new video alongside wife Zara.
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The couple were seen and enjoying themselves at what's been
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described as a private festival, joining a group of A
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listers to lip sync along to a not yet released track.
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Mike Everley seen steeler don just a brown pair of dungarees,
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a hard hat and clutched a bottle of Peroni. No
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shirt in sight. Zara matched the festival Vimes and Denham
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dungarees and the white tank top, embracing the carefree edgy.
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The occasion once again Tindall's Jean. They're not your average Royals.
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