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Britain's Prince Charles reminisced diving with archaeologists during his visit to the Mary Rose Museum.
The heir to the throne has told how he dived down to the "lentil soup" of the Solent river almost 40 years ago to see the historic wreck of Henry VIII's flagship naval vessel, the Mary Rose.
The Prince of Wales returned to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Hampshire, on Wednesday (26.02.14) to visit the purpose-built £35 million museum, where the ship's remains now rest.
According to the Daily Telegraph newspaper, he said in a speech to fundraisers and volunteers: "I remember my days of diving on the ship out in the Solent in the most impossible conditions, it was like swimming in a kind of lentil soup, you couldn't see anything, or so I thought, until it was under your nose.
"What I could never get over was the sheer expertise of the archaeologists operating under water ... I think it was worth taking the risk as we have this truly remarkable example of a Tudor warship which is unique."
The ship capsized in the Solent in 1545 and was raised from the sea bed in 1982 thanks to the work of the Mary Rose Trust, of which Charles is patron and with whom he has worked over the years to preserve it for future generations.
The royal, accompanied by his wife the Duchess of Cornwall, tried out a 80lb long bow at the Mary Rose Museum, exclaiming, "I don't want to put my shoulder out."
Charles and Camilla posed for photos with some of the 19,000 artifacts on display at the museum, and the duchess even took home a cuddly toy of the ship's dog Hatch and colouring books for her grandchildren.
The couple continued their maritime duties by making a visit to helicopter carrier HMS Illustrious in the dockyard and Charles also flew out to climb aboard HMS Dragon, the fourth of the Royal Navy's six Type 45 destroyers.
Prince Charles reminisces about diving down to Mary Rose wreck
Britain's Prince Charles reminisced diving with archaeologists during his visit to the Mary Rose Museum.
The heir to the throne has told how he dived down to the "lentil soup" of the Solent river almost 40 years ago to see the historic wreck of Henry VIII's flagship naval vessel, the Mary Rose.
The Prince of Wales returned to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Hampshire, on Wednesday (26.02.14) to visit the purpose-built £35 million museum, where the ship's remains now rest.
According to the Daily Telegraph newspaper, he said in a speech to fundraisers and volunteers: "I remember my days of diving on the ship out in the Solent in the most impossible conditions, it was like swimming in a kind of lentil soup, you couldn't see anything, or so I thought, until it was under your nose.
"What I could never get over was the sheer expertise of the archaeologists operating under water ... I think it was worth taking the risk as we have this truly remarkable example of a Tudor warship which is unique."
The ship capsized in the Solent in 1545 and was raised from the sea bed in 1982 thanks to the work of the Mary Rose Trust, of which Charles is patron and with whom he has worked over the years to preserve it for future generations.
The royal, accompanied by his wife the Duchess of Cornwall, tried out a 80lb long bow at the Mary Rose Museum, exclaiming, "I don't want to put my shoulder out."
Charles and Camilla posed for photos with some of the 19,000 artifacts on display at the museum, and the duchess even took home a cuddly toy of the ship's dog Hatch and colouring books for her grandchildren.
The couple continued their maritime duties by making a visit to helicopter carrier HMS Illustrious in the dockyard and Charles also flew out to climb aboard HMS Dragon, the fourth of the Royal Navy's six Type 45 destroyers.
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Britain's Prince Harry enjoyed a night out at the theatre.
The 29-year-old royal was spotted sitting on a bench in the front row of 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas', a production based on Hunter S. Thompson's novel, in London's Waterloo.
One theatre-goer posted on Twitter: "Delightful evening watching Fear and Loathing at #VaultFestival. Bit surprised to see Prince Harry right in front."
Another wrote: "Best celeb spot so far - Prince Harry at Fear & Loathing show #wildturkeyuk."
The play, adapted and directed by Lou Stein, is the headline event at the Vault Festival held in a site-specific underground venue.
The redhead was making the most of some much-needed downtime ahead of his next royal engagement.
He has been chosen to stand in for his grandmother at next Monday's (03.03.14) Westminster Abbey service honouring former South African President Nelson Mandela, who passed away aged 95 in December.
The special National Service of Thanksgiving will be broadcast by the BBC and will also include a speech by South African social rights activist and retired Anglican bishop, Desmond Tutu.
Prince Harry enjoys night out at theatre
Britain's Prince Harry enjoyed a night out at the theatre.
The 29-year-old royal was spotted sitting on a bench in the front row of 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas', a production based on Hunter S. Thompson's novel, in London's Waterloo.
One theatre-goer posted on Twitter: "Delightful evening watching Fear and Loathing at #VaultFestival. Bit surprised to see Prince Harry right in front."
Another wrote: "Best celeb spot so far - Prince Harry at Fear & Loathing show #wildturkeyuk."
The play, adapted and directed by Lou Stein, is the headline event at the Vault Festival held in a site-specific underground venue.
The redhead was making the most of some much-needed downtime ahead of his next royal engagement.
He has been chosen to stand in for his grandmother at next Monday's (03.03.14) Westminster Abbey service honouring former South African President Nelson Mandela, who passed away aged 95 in December.
The special National Service of Thanksgiving will be broadcast by the BBC and will also include a speech by South African social rights activist and retired Anglican bishop, Desmond Tutu.
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Britain's Duchess Catherine is expected to have a second child in 2015.
The public have been taking bets on when the 32-year-old royal - who gave birth to a son, Prince George, last July - will have a second baby, and the odds are high for next year.
There are currently 5/4 odds of another royal arrival next year from Betfred, with Paddy Power also making next year the favourite at 11/10.
Both bookmakers are still taking bets for this year, with odds of 13/8 given for a second bundle of joy, according to Entertainmentwise. However, this would mean the duchess would most likely already have to be pregnant.
Last year one bookmakers claimed to have taken almost £1.5 million in bets about the royal baby alone, with people taking guesses about everything from the third in line to the throne's sex, name and even eye colour.
The bets are also now on about Catherine and Prince William's next child, with odds looking good for a girl and Charlotte and Victoria topping the list for names.
Second royal baby bets on the rise
Britain's Duchess Catherine is expected to have a second child in 2015.
The public have been taking bets on when the 32-year-old royal - who gave birth to a son, Prince George, last July - will have a second baby, and the odds are high for next year.
There are currently 5/4 odds of another royal arrival next year from Betfred, with Paddy Power also making next year the favourite at 11/10.
Both bookmakers are still taking bets for this year, with odds of 13/8 given for a second bundle of joy, according to Entertainmentwise. However, this would mean the duchess would most likely already have to be pregnant.
Last year one bookmakers claimed to have taken almost £1.5 million in bets about the royal baby alone, with people taking guesses about everything from the third in line to the throne's sex, name and even eye colour.
The bets are also now on about Catherine and Prince William's next child, with odds looking good for a girl and Charlotte and Victoria topping the list for names.
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John Challis felt guilty when he learned Roger Lloyd-Pack had passed away.
The 71-year-old actor starred alongside the comedy legend for over two decades in 'Only Fools and Horses', and although he tried to contact his close friend the day before he lost his battle with pancreatic cancer last month, he still feels guilty.
He said: "I was sitting at my computer and I saw it on the internet ... I just put my head in my hands, I couldn't believe it. It was a terrible shock.
"You get afflicted by a sort of guilt. I felt guilty, that I should have done more, I should have known more - not that you can change anything."
John - who played second-hand car dealer Boycie in the long running sitcom - also revealed that he was disappointed he wasn't able to say goodbye to his pal, who was known for his role as dopey road-sweeper Trigger.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I wanted to say goodbye. But I understand why he didn't want it out there. He didn't want anyone to know he was ill."
Although he's sad to be losing more friends as he gets older, John's glad he still has memories with Roger and their fellow stars Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst to look back on when he's feeling down.
He added: "In times like this I do think of 'Only Fools' and it makes me smile again. Although there is always that worry because you look back and see yourself 30 years ago. You say, 'Where has all our hair gone? Where is all our energy?' "
John Challis feels guilty over Roger Lloyd-Pack’s death
John Challis felt guilty when he learned Roger Lloyd-Pack had passed away.
The 71-year-old actor starred alongside the comedy legend for over two decades in 'Only Fools and Horses', and although he tried to contact his close friend the day before he lost his battle with pancreatic cancer last month, he still feels guilty.
He said: "I was sitting at my computer and I saw it on the internet ... I just put my head in my hands, I couldn't believe it. It was a terrible shock.
"You get afflicted by a sort of guilt. I felt guilty, that I should have done more, I should have known more - not that you can change anything."
John - who played second-hand car dealer Boycie in the long running sitcom - also revealed that he was disappointed he wasn't able to say goodbye to his pal, who was known for his role as dopey road-sweeper Trigger.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I wanted to say goodbye. But I understand why he didn't want it out there. He didn't want anyone to know he was ill."
Although he's sad to be losing more friends as he gets older, John's glad he still has memories with Roger and their fellow stars Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst to look back on when he's feeling down.
He added: "In times like this I do think of 'Only Fools' and it makes me smile again. Although there is always that worry because you look back and see yourself 30 years ago. You say, 'Where has all our hair gone? Where is all our energy?' "