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.
Happy (early) birthday Kate + see you in two weeks!
First things first – I am going out of the country next week! And as such, The Duchess Commentary will take a slight break, resuming...
Kate and Meghan’s “major moments” fashion choices
We have covered extensively on The Duchess Commentary what Kate and Meghan wore on their wedding days and for other important events in...
2019’s hardest working Royals + William’s new venture in 2020 and beyond
We’ve heard much buzz recently that the Cambridges would soon be announcing their next big project – one that would carry them through...
2020 on the horizon – the year of the baby?
I’m no fortune teller, but here are my predictions for 2020 in the Royal Family: · I feel a baby boom coming on. I would bet every dollar...
2019: The Queen’s second annus horribilis
Earlier this year on the blog, I gave a history lesson about 1992, the year the Queen called her “annus horribilis.” It seems that 2019...
The Sussex Christmas card + the Queen’s speech and more Christmas!
So much to report from the past few days! Her Majesty arrived in Sandringham off the train, looking like a kid excited for Christmas...
Kate and Meghan’s best moments of 2019 (and the decade!)
2019 – what a year! Not only did The Duchess Commentary launch – which is clearly the most important moment of 2019 for all members of...
The year in fashion: Meghan
To try to compare Kate and Meghan’s styles is a moot point – that’s why I’m featuring their best looks of 2019 not only in two separate...
The year in fashion: Kate
2019 has been Kate’s year in terms of style. In 2018, she reportedly felt as though she was in a “style rut,” so vowed in 2019 to up her...
The Cambridge Christmas card is here!
Today was the Queen’s annual Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace and the Cambridges were all there – but the Sussex family wasn’t. (That...
Kate and Meghan’s #10YearChallenge
On January 1, 2010, the then Kate Middleton was nine days shy of her twenty-eighth birthday and was the girlfriend of Prince William. She...
What the duchesses have been up to + a Royal Christmas cookie recipe for you to try!
We haven’t seen Meghan in a while – though sources say that, though she is on holiday with Harry and Archie in the United States, she is...
Christmas traditions at Sandringham
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s the holiday season, and while I want to be inclusive, this post is strictly about...
Unpacking the Andrew scandal
Andrew, the third child of the Queen and Prince Philip and at one point second in line to the throne, is embroiled in a mess so, well,...
My thoughts on The Crown season three
The Crown season three dropped on Netflix on Sunday, November 17. (Which, Netflix, why? Why would you drop such beautiful work on a...
In happier news, today is the Queen and Prince Philip’s seventy-second wedding anniversary
It is a love story for the ages. To be the best Queen she could be, Elizabeth II needed a consort that gave her the support, the backing,...
This Just In: Andrew quits Royal duties
A shocking statement from Andrew today: Published 20 November 2019 It has become clear to me over the last few days that the...
Kate soars, Andrew tanks
The Crown season three dropped Sunday and I am halfway through. I am watching it with my mom (hi, mom! I know you’re reading) and am...
Royal Potpourri: Volume 7
I’m going to do Royal Potpourri a little differently today. Instead of answering your questions, I’m going to do a “Top 10 List” of all...




















