Prince William and Kate Middleton delighted the public with an exciting news for the local community after the Princess of Wales fully returned to her royal duties.

The pair, who made their first joint appearance following the heartwarming health update from Kate, on Wednesday at Windsor Castle, will now be making an appearance at Birtley, a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead.

“Travelling to Birtley today to see how the reopening of the brilliant community pool facility is ensuring access to swimming is available for the local community,” the office of the Prince and Princess of Wales announced on Thursday.

“Although swimming is a vital life skill and the only sport that can save lives, almost one in three children in the UK currently leave primary education unable to swim,” the statement continued.

“The Royal Foundation recently convened people from across the swimming sector to share their expertise, helping us shine a spotlight on the importance of access to swimming in local communities.”

The announcement comes just a few days after Prince Harry returned to the UK to attend the WellChild Awards, a charity he has been supporting for the past 16 years. 

After making a memorable visit in his home country, Harry headed to South Africa to promote another charity in Lesotho, garnering praise for his meaningful work and impact on the local community.

Kate Middleton, who finally returned to the public life, has issued a joint statement with her husband Prince William amid reports of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s ‘professional split’.

The Princess of Wales appeared in high spirit during her latest appearance at an event at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, giving fans a reason to celebrate.

Royal fans and commentators welcomed positive news about Kate’s return to royal duties, but some felt a sad touch as she seemingly held back her tears while meeting with a cancer-stricken girl.

In a joint statement, released with William and Kate’s photos by the Prince and Princess on Wales’s social media accounts, the royal couple said: “A pleasure to meet with Liz at Windsor today. A talented young photographer whose creativity and strength has inspired us both.

They concluded: “Thank you for sharing your photos and story with us. W&C”.

Kate and William’s outing and statement comes after Harry hailed for his decision to  begin his latest solo engagements in southern Africa, after making a brief appearance at the WellChild Awards in London on Monday.  

The Duke, according to experts, looked happy during his “professional split” with Meghan. Some commentators hailed Harry for “deflecting from the failures” of his professional endeavours with his wife, the Duchess of Sussex.

Lana Del Rey, 39, is basking in the joy of newlywed life with her new husband, Jeremy Dufrene, 49, an alligator tour guide.

Following their wedding on Thursday, September 26, the couple spent quality time together in Louisiana.

A fan-captured video of their interaction was shared on Instagram, where Del Rey herself commented.

In the comment section of the video, posted on Sunday, September 29, Del Rey expressed her thoughts on paparazzi before gushing about Dufrene.

“All that being said Jeremy is the one and only. And amazing. And we’re very happy,” she stated.

Contrary to the appearance of a swift romance, Del Rey and Dufrene have actually known each other for several years.

According to a source who spoke to People magazine on Friday, September 27, “They initially met a few years ago the first time and then reconnected earlier this year.”

The source described their relationship as a “whirlwind romance” that has worked for the couple.

The source praised Dufrene, saying, “Jeremy is different from the men that Lana meets in the entertainment world. He’s a great guy. He’s charming and charismatic in a Southern way, very much a gentleman, and he treats Lana really well. She’s an old soul.”

Ron Hale, the actor celebrated for his roles in Ryan’s Hope and General Hospital, has passed away at the age of 78.

His family announced his death on August 27 through an obituary posted online by a local funeral home, though they did not disclose the cause of death.

According to Variety, Hale, a long-time resident of St. George, S.C., captivated audiences as Roger Coleridge on Ryan’s Hope, appearing in over 900 episodes of the show, which ran from 1975 to 1989.

His remarkable performance earned him Daytime Emmy nominations in both 1979 and 1980.

Hale was also known for his role as Mike Corbin on General Hospital, where he appeared from 1995 to 2010. He reprised this character on the spinoff series Port Charles from 1997 to 2000.

Born Ronald Hale Thigpen, Hale made his onscreen debut in 1968 with an episode of ABC’s N.Y.P.D. He later appeared on his first soap opera, CBS’s Search for Tomorrow, in 1969.

That same year, he graced Broadway in William Saroyan’s The Time of Your Life.

In addition to his soap opera successes, Hale’s extensive career includes appearances in notable productions such as All the President’s Men, Trial by Jury, and Matlock and MacGyver.

Hale is survived by his nieces, Lori and Erin, and nephews, Max and Marc.