But a romantic birthday meal at home could be on the cards for Kate who was born at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading on January 9, 1982.

Prince Harry's ginger beard might be on trend, but the Queen isn't happy with her grandson's growth.

From the birth of the future King to the announcement of a trip to our shores, we take a look back at the royal stories that you loved this year.

In her annual Christmas message Queen Elizabeth II calls upon people of faith to take time in the new year to pause for reflection and contemplation. She acknowledges the birth of a new child and the joy the occasion brings.

Prince William and wife Kate look set to break royal tradition when they visit NZ in April.

The Queen reflected on prominent events from the past year during her Christmas broadcast, from the 60th anniversary of her coronation to Prince George's birth.

Prince Harry has been praised by his brave band of wounded soldiers as they received a heroes' welcome after returning from a "crazy" South Pole adventure.

Finding space for all the Christmas guests is never easy – even in a mansion like the Queen’s estate at Sandringham.

Kensington Palace has confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit New Zealand in April next year, most likely accompanied by Prince George.

Hacking trial: Police officers 'irritated' Queen by eating nuts left out at Buckingham Palace, court told.

Kate Middleton has reportedly got big plans for Prince George's first Christmas.

We need one of our own in the position to properly represent and symbolise New Zealand, writes Savage.

In all good bedtime tales, the deal is that the beautiful princess ends up with a handsome hero and they live happily ever after - right?

David Cunliffe has vowed to take Prince William and his family to poorer streets such as McGehan Close and a closed tannery in Shannon.

NZ is missing out on vital relationships and economic benefits by keeping the Queen as its head of state, says a former top diplomat.

The debate over whether NZ is mature enough to have its own Head of State is a matter solely for NZers to determine and it in no way detracts from the respect which Queen Elizabeth justly deserves and merits from all of us.

Denmark's Crown Princess Marylooks visited the bushfire devastation in Winmalee, 85km west of Sydney, yesterday.

Kerre McIvor likes the idea of christenings or naming ceremonies

When my first child was born, in Britain, an elderly gentleman whose house we were living in took me aside a few months after the birth and said he would have a word to the vicar about a christening.

To celebrate the christening of Prince George this week, we've got a royal baby quiz to test your skills.

A series of royal family photographs have been taken at tea party hosted at Clarence House following the christening of the future king, Prince George.

Prince George was calmness personified throughout his half-hour christening at St James's Palace yesterday. The official photographs were released on Twitter this morning.

Britain's 3-month-old future monarch, Prince George, was christened with water from the River Jordan at a rare four-generation gathering of the royal family in London.

At least 28 babies have joined the "George" club since the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's son was born in July.