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We have learned several surprising things about the royal family this year. One surprising revelation was that Prince William is a Taylor Swift fan. This came to light when the Prince and his family were treated to a once in a lifetime backstage meet and greet with Taylor Swift after her love story concert in London. The world was delighted to see video footage of Prince William dad dancing enthusiastically to Shake It Off backstage with Taylor.
Taylor Swift's concerts have become famous for the exchange of friendship bracelets between fans. This tradition started due to lyrics in Taylor's song "You're On Your Own, Kid" from her Midnights album, where she sings "so make the friend trip bracelets, take the moment and taste it." Fans around the globe took this as encouragement to make and swap bracelets at concerts. Some observers have speculated that Prince William may have received a friendship bracelet from Taylor as a souvenir of their meetup, explaining the bracelet he has since been spotted wearing on outings.
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Another member of the royal family displaying a flair for dancing is Prince Louis. At only 4 years old, Prince Louis has shown he possesses some impressive dance moves. Videos from the Platinum Jubilee showed Louis exuberantly dancing and waving his arms to the beat of the music. Many commented that Louis' lively dance skills were worthy of Strictly Come Dancing, the UK's version of Dancing With The Stars. With his carefree spirit and natural rhythm, Louis could certainly be a future contestant to watch on Strictly!
In other news about the Cambridges, Prince William and Princess Kate recently marked Prince George's 9th birthday by sharing an endearing new photo of their eldest son. The black and white snapshot, uploaded to the Cambridge's official Instagram, captured George beaming radiantly for the camera with his gap-toothed grin. However, eagle-eyed observers noticed something unusual about the photograph - it appeared the image had been cropped, cutting off George's hands.
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The full, uncropped version was then shared to their Instagram stories, revealing that Prince George was actually wearing a braided friendship bracelet on his left wrist. Though the bracelet's color wasn't visible in the monochrome image, sources say it was a felt design handmade by his younger sister Princess Charlotte. This would explain the matching bracelet that Charlotte wore to accompany her mother Kate to the Wimbledon men's final just a few weeks prior.
Reports suggest friendship bracelets have been another way the royal grandchildren have been bonding recently. King Charles himself has also frequently been spotted wearing a braided string bracelet on outings over the summer. While its origins are unknown, many speculate it was a gift from one of his grandchildren, pointing to his clearly close relationships with Prince William and Kate's children.
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King Charles is said to have a very hands-on approach to grandfatherhood and is keen that his grandkids have as normal an upbringing possible. A royal insider shared in a documentary that William and Kate's children call their grandfather "Grandpa Wales." The source added that Charles wants to help the young royals "grow up in a normal way as possible and create more fully rounded human beings who are unafraid of their emotions and able to marry whom they want."
Speaking of family bonding, King Charles and Queen Camilla will be joined by other royals for a summer holiday getaway next month. Prince William, Kate and their three children are set to spend time with the King and Queen at their Scottish retreat Balmoral Castle after it closes to the public on August 4th. According to a palace insider, mid-August is being penciled in for the main family arrivals, while some may attend a shooting event planned for August 12th. Spending quality time together in the idyllic Scottish Highlands is no doubt an annual tradition the whole family looks forward to.
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In summary, 2022 has given royal fans surprising glimpses into the personal lives and interests of prominent family members. From dance moves to friendship bracelets, it seems even royals enjoy spreading joy through music, play, and crafts. King Charles' continued efforts to foster close relationships with his grandchildren also bodes well for the future of the monarchy. With new photos, viral videos and insider insight, this year affirmed the humanity behind the royal titles.
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