The GALA ticker reveals recent royal news, including Queen Camilla’s children not being invited to royal Christmas celebrations, as Tom Parker Bowles shares their lifestyle outside the royal family. Additionally, Catherine, Princess of Wales, supports actress Manisha Koirala with a heartfelt letter after her cancer recovery. Lastly, Pippa Middleton faces neighborhood backlash for blocking a public lane to her property, causing frustration among locals who used the path for decades.
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October 30, 2024
Queen Camilla’s Christmas Plans Exclude Her Children
Queen Camilla’s children, Tom Parker Bowles, 49, and Laura Lopes, 46, may be tied to the British royal family through their mother, but their holiday celebrations take place away from royal festivities. Parker Bowles shared with People magazine, “We’re married in, we’re not the royal family,” highlighting that he and his children don’t partake in royal events, stating, “we’re not running around in palaces.”
While King Charles, 75, typically enjoys the Christmas season with his immediate family at Sandringham, Camilla’s children do not join them. Parker Bowles explained, “I have my own job, and the children have school. I haven’t been [there] at Christmas for various reasons.” He noted that Camilla occasionally visits her children after Christmas, specifically around December 27. Despite the separation, Parker Bowles acknowledges the royal family’s kindness: “I find everyone incredibly nice and friendly.”
October 29, 2024
Princess Catherine Shares Heartfelt Letter
In a poignant video released in September, Catherine, Princess of Wales, 42, shared her completion of chemotherapy. The experience has touched many, including Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala, 54, who recently disclosed that she received an uplifting letter from Kate. Koirala, a survivor of stage four ovarian cancer, expressed her admiration for the Princess’s compassionate outreach.
Koirala emphasized Kate’s warmth and support, stating that the message brought her joy, reaffirming her own cancer-free status and commitment to her work. The letter included sentiments about how uplifting messages from others have been vital during challenging times. “I wanted to convey my good wishes to Her Royal Highness, particularly given my own experiences,” Koirala shared, expressing her delight at Kate’s response and wishing her continued good health.
October 28, 2024
Pippa Middleton Sparks Neighborhood Controversy
Pippa Middleton, 41, has found herself in the spotlight due to a contentious issue in her West Berkshire community. After relocating to a sprawling 145-acre property two years ago, reports from the Daily Mail indicate that she has erected barriers to a country lane that was previously accessible to local residents.
The lane, once open under the ownership of Sir Terence Conran, †88, is now marked by signage claiming ‘Private: no public access’ and ‘No trespassing,’ angering some locals. One villager expressed frustration, saying, “I’ve been walking there for 50 years,” and lamented the sense of division created by the new restrictions. He emphasized their peaceful lifestyle, remarking that with the signs, it feels like “us and them.”
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Sources: dailymail.co.uk, indiawest.com, people.com