The Duchess Commentary

The Duchess Commentary
Thoughts on the Duchess of Cambridge, the Duchess of Sussex,
and the rest of the British Royal Family
Fascinated by The Royal Family, in particular Kate and Meghan? Me too. Here we will examine the Duchess' fashion, marriages, children, and work within The Royal Family - and, of course, we'll talk about the rest of the Family, too.
This Just In: Beatrice cancels May 29 Royal wedding
I am so upset for Beatrice. First, her wedding announcement was delayed because of her father, Prince Andrew, and his association with...
Didn't see this one coming! Vanity Fair's new cover star is...
Princess Anne, in a rollicking article about the Queen's only daughter, who certainly has never lacked for personality. Read it for...
The Queen’s speech + Happy anniversary, Charles and Camilla + The Sussexes’ foundation has a name!
On Sunday, the Queen delivered a very moving speech in response to coronavirus from Windsor Castle. It’s definitely worth taking a listen...
Your ultimate Royal entertainment guide for your quarantine
Stuck in the house and bored? I’ve got your back! There are enough Royal Family-related books, TV shows, movies, documentaries, and...
The Cambridges and the Sussexes are shining – in different ways
Today, March 31, 2020, marks Harry, Meghan, and Archie’s last day as “senior members” of the British Royal Family. With their departure,...
Meghan’s on the move + No Trooping the Colour this year + The adorable Cambridge kids
Those of you that thought Meghan’s most interesting days were behind her when she and Harry left the Firm – ha! We’re just getting...
Charles has tested positive for coronavirus + Happy (belated) birthday, Eugenie
I was shocked and saddened to wake up this morning to breaking news that Charles has tested positive for coronavirus. He is said to be...
What a week, huh?
Since I wrote my last The Duchess Commentary post in the early evening hours of March 13, the coronavirus situation has rapidly escalated...
How COVID-19 is affecting the Family
The Coronavirus – more accurately called COVID-19 – is affecting everyone, including the British Royal Family. Charles and Camilla’s...
Kate had a busy Monday, too + Happy birthday, Edward! + Andrew is awful (but we already knew that)
In addition to attending the Commonwealth Day Service herself – and rewearing a red coat that you might remember from Christmas Day...
Meghan’s busy weekend
Well, that’s all, folks. At least for this chapter of her life as Duchess of Sussex, Meghan has completed her last duty. I know she’s not...
Kensington Royal Tour: Day 3
These days I care less about reporting on what William and Kate do moment-by-moment on a Royal tour and more about how the tour makes me...
Meghan’s in the U.K. – and looking stunning!
Meg has arrived, honey! Meghan looked absolutely breathtaking in a fitted teal dress from Victoria Beckham as she stepped out with Harry...
Kensington Royal Tour: Day 2
Tonight saw the end of William and Kate’s second day in Ireland with one of Kate’s sexiest looks in recent memory – gone were the...
Kensington Royal Tour: Day 1
William and Kate are back on tour, their first since Pakistan last fall – and they’ve headed to Ireland on their first official visit to...
History lesson: Who is Wallis Simpson, and why do people keep comparing her (incorrectly) to Meghan?
Lately I’ve been hearing copious comparisons between Meghan and Wallis Simpson – the woman who, through her love, changed the direction...
Who is “the power behind the throne”? + Where Charles and Camilla will have their next Royal Tour
Reports have recently surfaced that, through the myriad of drama with his brother, William has turned to a not totally surprising source...
It’s official: No more Sussex Royal
In a week where we (or at least I) learned that the Queen once wore braces, that Harry will be going to a recording session at Abbey Road...
Harry and Meghan’s new life begins March 31
We continue to get more answers about what’s next for Harry and Meghan. Per a Buckingham Palace spokesperson today, here’s what I know: ·...