Royal News Roundup: Prince Harry’s Netflix Documentary, Prince William’s Trip to Boston & More

Here’s all the royal news you need to know for the week of December 8, 2022.

• Prince William and Kate Middleton stole the show at the Earthshot Prize Awards in Boston. The Princess of Wales wore a gorgeous green dress that featured a dramatic off-the-shoulder neckline.

• The royal family shared a slideshow on Instagram, featuring candid photos from the ceremony. In one BTS picture, Princess Catherine can be seen smiling and cheering for her hubby during his speech.

• Prince William and Princess Catherine used their go-to parenting move while visiting the Greentown Labs in Somerville. The pair bent down to eye-level while speaking with a child.

• Camilla Parker Bowles appeared on the cover of the U.K.’s Good Housekeeping. (The mag is celebrating its 100th anniversary.)

• Per tradition, the Queen Consort invited children from Helen and Douglas House to decorate the Christmas tree at Clarence House.

• Ahead of the premiere, Netflix released a full-length trailer for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s documentary, Harry & Meghan. FYI: The first three episodes are now available to stream, and the rest will premiere on December 15.

• The documentary featured rare cameos of the couple’s two children, Archie and Lilibet. This included sweet footage of baby Archie admiring a portrait of Princess Diana.

• Prince Harry also explained why he kept his relationship with Markle a secret for so long. The royal admitted that it had a lot to do with how the media treated his previous girlfriends.

• While discussing Princess Diana, the duke revealed that he followed in her footsteps when he welcomed Markle into the royal family.

• Never-before-seen photos recently surfaced of Prince Harry’s visit to Pearl Harbor back in November. In the pics, the royal can be seen greeting servicemen and giving an honorary salute.

• Earlier this week, Markle attended the Ripple of Hope Awards Gala in New York alongside her husband, Prince Harry. The duchess wore a white off-the-shoulder dress and accessorized with jewelry that previously belonged to Princess Diana.

• Prince Harry recorded a special philanthropic video for Scotty’s Little Soldiers. Since the message was geared toward kids, the Duke of Sussex dressed as Spider-Man.

• The Earl of Wessex and Forfar visited St Andrew’s to celebrate the youth club's 156th anniversary. The royal family shared a video on Instagram, featuring highlights from the outing.

• Prince Edward and his wife, Sophie, continued a royal tradition by attending the 95th annual Royal Variety Performance.

• This week, the Princess of Wales attended a Diplomatic Corps reception at Buckingham Palace. The royal opted against her signature hairstyle and rocked a sleek ’do that accentuated her tiara.

• At the reception, Princess Catherine was wearing the Lotus Flower Tiara, which was previously owned by the Queen Mother.

• During a visit to The Street community hub, Princess Catherine was thrilled to meet a young girl who dressed up as a princess.

• Princess Catherine wrote a rare op-ed for The Telegraph, where she discussed the “first crucial years of life.”

• Prince William hosted an Investiture Ceremony at Windsor Castle, where he awarded honors to several worthy people.

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