Princess Kate visited The Forward Trust in Southend-on-Sea during Addiction Awareness Week in her continued support for a cause she has championed for years. Her visit marked the launch of a new initiative that uses the therapeutic benefits of gardening.

The Princess spent time speaking with participants, listening to their personal stories and learning how the programme supports their recovery and well-being. She also tried her hand at potting plants, more than happy to get her hands dirty for a cause close to her heart. ❤️

Prince Harry appears to be showing a warmer and more relaxed side since returning to Britain, even leaving a journalist surprised by their unexpected encounter. After years of tense interactions with the media, the Duke of Sussex was reportedly seen greeting journalists with smiles, handshakes and a noticeably friendlier attitude.

Royal editor Russell Myers recalled Harry spotting him and another journalist before approaching them with a grin. He described the Duke as being “super cheery.”

Meghan Markle’s return to Britain appears to have been met with a warmer reception than she may have expected, according to one of her longtime friends.

Kelly McKee Zajfen, who has been close to the Duchess for decades, shared that she and her family have spent the past few weeks with the Sussexes and described the welcome as incredibly loving.

Zajfen said they were leaving the UK with “full hearts,” and thanked everyone who has been kind to Meghan in her little time back in Britain.

Princess Kate welcomed fellow participants of the Three Peaks Challenge and their families at Windsor Castle, where they gathered to celebrate their recovery journeys. The Princess of Wales spent time hearing the personal stories behind their decision to take on the challenge.

For Kate, the gathering was a meaningful reminder that recovery is rarely a journey taken alone. After completing the challenge to support cancer survivors and raise funds for the Royal Marsden, she used the occasion to celebrate the resilience, determination and hope that brought everyone to the summit. 🏔️

Meghan Markle has a surprisingly relatable weakness: French fries. The Duchess of Sussex has previously opened up about her love for the crispy comfort food, admitting to enjoying fries alongside a glass of wine. Despite her glamorous lifestyle, Meghan’s love for a simple plate of fries proves that even royalty has its guilty pleasures.🍟

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