What Does Kate Middleton Do at Midnight? You Won't Believe It!

Kate Middleton bakes Prince Louis' fifth birthday cake till midnight, continuing a charming tradition.

Kate loves making the cake, creating excessive amounts of mix and icing, a fun tradition she looks forward to.

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Prince Louis isn't alone; Princess Charlotte's birthday approaches, and she'll likely receive a special cake from mom too.

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Lionel Richie, Andrea Bocelli, and Katy Perry perform for King Charles' coronation, building anticipation.

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The first lady, Jill Biden, will be there, and Prince Harry has confirmed that he will be there, but not with his wife, Meghan Markle.

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It's unclear why Kate chose to break from tradition this year.

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Meghan Markle reportedly sent a letter to King Charles addressing racism concerns after her Oprah interview in 2021.

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