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On July 22nd, the world celebrated Prince George's 11th birthday as Kensington Palace released a new portrait of the future king taken by his mother Kate Middleton. However, eagle-eyed royal fans spotted a hidden detail in the photo that provided insight into George's friendships and hobbies.
If you look closely at the full version of the portrait, which was posted on William and Kate's Instagram stories rather than their main feed, you can see George is wearing a friendship bracelet on his left wrist. While Kensington Palace did not reveal who gave him the bracelet, it's a sweet gesture that shows George has close companions his own age.
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Friendship bracelets seem to be a trend among the Cambridge children. On the same day as George's birthday portrait, photos emerged of Princess Charlotte wearing several bracelets to the Wimbledon men's final, including one with her name in Arabic. It's thought her bracelet selection may have been inspired by her visit to Taylor Swift's Eras tour last month with her family.
Royal fans were surprised to learn that not only is Prince William a Swiftie, but King Charles has also taken to sporting friendship bracelets himself. Photos show Charles wearing a red and yellow braided bracelet on engagements in July, prompting speculation it was a gift from Kate and the children.
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The casual accessories provide a rare glimpse into the personal lives and relationships of the royals away from their official duties. Though their titles and status are steeped in tradition, friendship bracelets are a symbol of the bond between Charles, William, and the Cambridge kids that transcends generational divides.
While friendship bracelets have offered a charming insight, there has also been drama and controversy surrounding the personal lives of some royals in recent months. At the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans this year, tennis legend Serena Williams made shocking allegations about her longtime friend Meghan Markle that sent shockwaves around the world.
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Speaking on stage at the event in July 2024, Serena opened up about her relationship with Meghan for the first time. She told the crowd that despite being close confidantes, she had never met Meghan's children - three year old Archie and one year old Lilibet.
Serena claimed that over the years, whenever she asked to see the children or spend time with them, Meghan always had an excuse for why it wasn't possible. Growing suspicious of the constant barriers, Serena publicly questioned whether the children even existed at all.
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Backstage, eyewitnesses reported Meghan was watching Serena's speech and seemed panicked by the accusations. One insider says Meghan "went pale" and "looked like she was about to faint." In a moment of sheer panic and anxiety, Meghan reportedly lost control of her bodily functions as well.
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Clearly hurt and betrayed by her former friend airing such allegations, Meghan allegedly threatened to commit suicide afterwards. However, Serena maintained she could no longer stay silent about her doubts. Her bombshell statements polarized audiences worldwide and sparked a media frenzy.
In the ensuing days, social media was awash with debate. #WhereAreTheKids and #TeamSerena trended as people took sides on the complex friendship fallout. While some supported Serena's decision to speak her truth, others questioned her motives or defended Meghan's privacy.
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In the two months since the shocking Essence Festival speeches, Meghan has not directly responded to Serena's claims. Her silence has only fueled further speculation about the status of her relationship with Serena and the existence of her children. Tabloids and blogs worldwide continue dissecting the story for new clues.
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Regardless of the real facts in this murky situation, one thing is clear - Serena Williams' revelations against her royal friend Meghan Markle have ignited a global mystery that shows no sign of disappearing. With no response or resolution from Meghan yet, the saga is sure to remain the subject of widespread fascination and debate among royal watchers everywhere. Only time will tell if the full truth eventually comes to light.
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