THE English royals have finally put 12 months of scandals, controversies and situations not yet resolved behind them. Like Meghan’s possible return to London and Andrea’s definitive exile. 2026 is equally challenging. The traditional appointments are already marked on the calendar: the Commonwealth Day in March, the Trooping The Colour in June, the many Garden Party spring at Buckingham Palacethe opening of Parliament in July, without forgetting the Chelsea Flower Show, the Ascot horse races and the Wimbledon tennis tournament. Carlo and Kate can finally slow down their anti-cancer treatments, but the Crown has another ace up its sleeve to be launched on the international scene now: Prince George.
Prince George goes (perhaps) to the USA for the football World Cup
Everything will depend on the progress of the English national team in the tournament, which will take place next summer, in various cities in the USA, Canada and Mexico. But behind the scenes they are already working on a probable trip to the USA William, accompanied by his eldest son Georgea big fan just like his father. An operation that requires particularly detailed care: fearing possible accidents, the two heirs to the throne are in fact forbidden to travel on the same plane.
As a child, George had already accompanied his parents abroad, but the new trip is considered a bit like an official debut for the little prince, who will turn 13 in July. And it is already preparing for a big change, expected in September.
George changes school (and Charlotte and Louis won’t follow him)
In June, George will leave the Lambbrook Schoolthe school she currently attends with her little sister Charlotte and little brother Louis. A few months later he will enter a new institute, not yet confirmed (the official announcement will be made a few days before the start of the new school year to avoid intrusions into the lives of teachers and students by the media). Experts are ready to bet on that Eton College already attended by William, Harry and other Royal males. Too bad for Kate, who would have liked to send her son to Marlborough College instead. The old princess school.
Prince George with his father William (Getty Images)
The USA will be the scene of other Royal State visits
President Donald Trump has invited King Charles and Queen Camilla, expected in Washington DC in April for the celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States. The invitation was then also extended to William and Katewho have not made any foreign visits together since 2022, when they traveled to Jamaica and the Bahamas. In preparation for the end of the year there would also be a trip to Australia and New Zealand. Destined to see another Royal child as the protagonist: little Louis, 7 years old, on his first state visit.
Queen Elizabeth’s centenary
Starting from next April 10th, and in conjunction with the celebrations of what would have been Elizabeth’s hundredth birthday, Buckingham Palace will host Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Stylethe largest exhibition of the Queen’s dresses that has ever been staged. A total of 200 garments on display, chosen from those worn by the sovereign in her 70 years of reign. Including the Hartnell wedding dress and the one worn for the 1953 Coronation. A vast garden dedicated to the monarch will be inaugurated in Regent’s Park, London, while, in nearby St James’s Park, a national memorial will open its doors.