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A policeman who was escorting Britain's Prince William is in hospital after being thrown from his motorbike during a collision with a taxi.
The officer was riding in a motorcade accompanying the Duke of Cambridge to Kensington Palace following a visit to a cancer unit in Sutton, south London when the accident took place.
A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: "Police were called at 12.52pm on Wednesday to Trinity Road, SW18.
"A police motorcyclist was in collision with a car.
"The office was taken to hospital. His injuries are not life threatening."
While the policeman in question was taken to hospital, photographs of the aftermath of the accident show pieces of the motorbike scattered across the road in Wandsworth while a smashed taxi can be see parked nearby.
The bike is said to have narrowly avoided hitting a digger in a nearby garden according to the Wandsworth Guardian newspaper.
Prince William, 33, wound down his window to check on the policeman but the car quickly moved on, according to The Sun newspaper.
Policeman escorting Prince William in hospital
A policeman who was escorting Britain's Prince William is in hospital after being thrown from his motorbike during a collision with a taxi.
The officer was riding in a motorcade accompanying the Duke of Cambridge to Kensington Palace following a visit to a cancer unit in Sutton, south London when the accident took place.
A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: "Police were called at 12.52pm on Wednesday to Trinity Road, SW18.
"A police motorcyclist was in collision with a car.
"The office was taken to hospital. His injuries are not life threatening."
While the policeman in question was taken to hospital, photographs of the aftermath of the accident show pieces of the motorbike scattered across the road in Wandsworth while a smashed taxi can be see parked nearby.
The bike is said to have narrowly avoided hitting a digger in a nearby garden according to the Wandsworth Guardian newspaper.
Prince William, 33, wound down his window to check on the policeman but the car quickly moved on, according to The Sun newspaper.
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Britain's Duchess of Cambridge had a "wonderful and secure childhood".
Duchess Catherine - who was known as Kate Middleton before her marriage to Prince William - opened up about her early life during a speech at a conference for headteachers in London organised by her children's mental health charity Place2Be.
She said: "I often get asked why I decided to spend time highlighting the mental health of children.
"I imagine my answer might be similar to many of yours.
"I know that I was lucky.
"My parents and teachers provided me with a wonderful and secure childhood where I always knew I was loved, valued and listened to.
"But of course many children are not so lucky."
The 33-year-old royal - who has two-year-old son Prince George and six-month-old daughter Princess Charlotte with William - called on the audience to "give all children the space to build their emotional strength and provide a strong foundation for their future."
She continued: "Of course, not all children have the anchor of a strong family.
"Many will arrive through your school gates feeling a real lack of love and devotion in their lives.
"This often leaves them feeling insecure and without confidence and trust in the world around them.
"That is why your work is so important."
The brunette beauty concluded her speech, saying: "Imagine if everyone was able to help just one child who needs to be listened to, needs to be respected, and needs to be loved - we could make such a huge difference for an entire generation."
Duchess Catherine had ‘wonderful and secure’ childhood
Britain's Duchess of Cambridge had a "wonderful and secure childhood".
Duchess Catherine - who was known as Kate Middleton before her marriage to Prince William - opened up about her early life during a speech at a conference for headteachers in London organised by her children's mental health charity Place2Be.
She said: "I often get asked why I decided to spend time highlighting the mental health of children.
"I imagine my answer might be similar to many of yours.
"I know that I was lucky.
"My parents and teachers provided me with a wonderful and secure childhood where I always knew I was loved, valued and listened to.
"But of course many children are not so lucky."
The 33-year-old royal - who has two-year-old son Prince George and six-month-old daughter Princess Charlotte with William - called on the audience to "give all children the space to build their emotional strength and provide a strong foundation for their future."
She continued: "Of course, not all children have the anchor of a strong family.
"Many will arrive through your school gates feeling a real lack of love and devotion in their lives.
"This often leaves them feeling insecure and without confidence and trust in the world around them.
"That is why your work is so important."
The brunette beauty concluded her speech, saying: "Imagine if everyone was able to help just one child who needs to be listened to, needs to be respected, and needs to be loved - we could make such a huge difference for an entire generation."
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Britain's Prince William awarded boxer Carl Froch with an MBE and rugby player Jonny Wilkinson with a CBE yesterday (17.11.15).
The Duke of Cambridge presented Froch with the honour for his services to boxing while former England rugby star Jonny was presented with the award for his services to the sport at the Investiture ceremony.
A photograph of the boxer proudly holding up his medal was posted on the official Buckingham Palace Twitter account as was an image of Jonny being presented with his by Prince William alongside a snap of him playing for England.
Speaking about his excitement at being named in the Queen's Birthday Honours list in June, Carl dedicated his MBE to his fans in his hometown of Nottingham, saying: "I couldn't have achieved what I have without my fans in Nottingham, so I dedicate this to them. They were right behind me when I won my world title here and they have been such a huge force and inspiration in my career."
Jonny - who secured England's victory in the 2003 Rugby World Cup - was joined by his proud parents and wife Shelley Jenkins at the ceremony.
Prince William presents awards at Investiture ceremony
Britain's Prince William awarded boxer Carl Froch with an MBE and rugby player Jonny Wilkinson with a CBE yesterday (17.11.15).
The Duke of Cambridge presented Froch with the honour for his services to boxing while former England rugby star Jonny was presented with the award for his services to the sport at the Investiture ceremony.
A photograph of the boxer proudly holding up his medal was posted on the official Buckingham Palace Twitter account as was an image of Jonny being presented with his by Prince William alongside a snap of him playing for England.
Speaking about his excitement at being named in the Queen's Birthday Honours list in June, Carl dedicated his MBE to his fans in his hometown of Nottingham, saying: "I couldn't have achieved what I have without my fans in Nottingham, so I dedicate this to them. They were right behind me when I won my world title here and they have been such a huge force and inspiration in my career."
Jonny - who secured England's victory in the 2003 Rugby World Cup - was joined by his proud parents and wife Shelley Jenkins at the ceremony.
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Perrie Edwards thinks she's "too common" for Britain's Prince Harry.
The Little Mix star has revealed she has a crush on the 30-year-old prince after meeting him at the Royal Variety Performance but doesn't think she's his type.
She said: "I'm too common. My mamma said, 'He'd be embarrassed to take you back to the royal family. You're not for him darling."
However, the 22-year-old singer's bandmates - Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall - are desperate to set the pair up following Perrie's split from fiance Zayn Malik earlier this year.
Speaking on 'The Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Nick Grimshaw' on BBC Radio 1, Jesy said: "Harry, if you're listening, Perrie fancies you. She's single, you're single, let's hook this up."
Meanwhile, former One Direction star Zayn has admitted he will "always love" the blonde beauty.
Addressing claims he'd dumped her by text, he told The FADER magazine: "I have more respect for Perrie than to end anything over text message. I love her a lot, and I always will, and I would never end our relationship over four years like that.
"She knows that, I know that, and the public should know as well. I don't want to explain why or what I did, I just want the public to know I didn't do that."
Perrie Edwards ‘too common’ for Prince Harry?
Perrie Edwards thinks she's "too common" for Britain's Prince Harry.
The Little Mix star has revealed she has a crush on the 30-year-old prince after meeting him at the Royal Variety Performance but doesn't think she's his type.
She said: "I'm too common. My mamma said, 'He'd be embarrassed to take you back to the royal family. You're not for him darling."
However, the 22-year-old singer's bandmates - Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall - are desperate to set the pair up following Perrie's split from fiance Zayn Malik earlier this year.
Speaking on 'The Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Nick Grimshaw' on BBC Radio 1, Jesy said: "Harry, if you're listening, Perrie fancies you. She's single, you're single, let's hook this up."
Meanwhile, former One Direction star Zayn has admitted he will "always love" the blonde beauty.
Addressing claims he'd dumped her by text, he told The FADER magazine: "I have more respect for Perrie than to end anything over text message. I love her a lot, and I always will, and I would never end our relationship over four years like that.
"She knows that, I know that, and the public should know as well. I don't want to explain why or what I did, I just want the public to know I didn't do that."
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Britain's Prince William paid tribute to victims of the Paris attacks by singing the French national anthem at the England v France match last night (17.11.15).
The Duke of Cambridge - who is the president of the Football Association (FA) - joined thousands of both French and English fans in singing La Marseillaise at London's Wembley Stadium.
The ground was lit up in the colours of the French flag - red, white and blue - and emblazoned with the motto Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité written in lights across one side.
Prince William, England manager Roy Hodgson and France manager Didier Deschamps each laid a wreath on the pitch ahead of the match.
It was confirmed earlier this week that the 33-year-old royal would be attending the friendly despite one of Friday's (13.11.15) attacks taking place at the French national stadium, the Stade de France.
However, there was heightened security in place with armed police patrolling the stadium and carrying out compulsory bag checks.
A Kensington Palace spokesman said: "Tonight's game is a chance to pay tribute to the bravery and resolve of the French people and the French team, who were of course affected directly by Friday's attacks.
"Continuing play on Friday after the first bomb went off saved many lives and foiled the terrorists' plan to take advantage of a panicked response at the Stade de France. Going ahead with tonight's game is a powerful message of Britain's friendship and partnership with France in the face of people who are intent on dividing societies."
Prince William sings French national anthem
Britain's Prince William paid tribute to victims of the Paris attacks by singing the French national anthem at the England v France match last night (17.11.15).
The Duke of Cambridge - who is the president of the Football Association (FA) - joined thousands of both French and English fans in singing La Marseillaise at London's Wembley Stadium.
The ground was lit up in the colours of the French flag - red, white and blue - and emblazoned with the motto Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité written in lights across one side.
Prince William, England manager Roy Hodgson and France manager Didier Deschamps each laid a wreath on the pitch ahead of the match.
It was confirmed earlier this week that the 33-year-old royal would be attending the friendly despite one of Friday's (13.11.15) attacks taking place at the French national stadium, the Stade de France.
However, there was heightened security in place with armed police patrolling the stadium and carrying out compulsory bag checks.
A Kensington Palace spokesman said: "Tonight's game is a chance to pay tribute to the bravery and resolve of the French people and the French team, who were of course affected directly by Friday's attacks.
"Continuing play on Friday after the first bomb went off saved many lives and foiled the terrorists' plan to take advantage of a panicked response at the Stade de France. Going ahead with tonight's game is a powerful message of Britain's friendship and partnership with France in the face of people who are intent on dividing societies."
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Britain's Duchess of Cambridge attended the 2015 Fostering Excellence Awards at the British Medical Association House in London last night (17.11.15).
Duchess Catherine met children and young people, foster carers, social workers and care leavers at the special tea party organised by The Fostering Network and hosted by 'This Morning' presenter Holly Willoughby.
In a foreward to the awards programme, she wrote: "It is fantastic that we are all gathered this evening to celebrate fostering and the truly transformational care that is a lifeline to so many.
"The people we will hear about tonight are truly extraordinary and show how good foster care changes children and young people's lives."
The 33-year-old royal - who has two-year-old son Prince George and six-month-old daughter Princess Charlotte with husband Prince William - also presented three young people with the Fostering Achievement Award, which celebrates extraordinary achievements by 16 to 24-year-olds who have been in care.
Kevin Williams, chief executive of The Fostering Network, commented before the event: 'The Duchess will be presenting an award to three young people who have shown how far determination, a good attitude, and proper support and stability can get you.
"Sadly not every young person has a positive start in life, but The Fostering Network, foster carers and all those involved in working with fostered young people throughout the UK will continue to strive to make life better for them."
Catherine looked stunning in a £555 cobalt blue crinkle-effect gown by Indian-born designer Saloni at the event.
Duchess Catherine attends Fostering Excellence Awards
Britain's Duchess of Cambridge attended the 2015 Fostering Excellence Awards at the British Medical Association House in London last night (17.11.15).
Duchess Catherine met children and young people, foster carers, social workers and care leavers at the special tea party organised by The Fostering Network and hosted by 'This Morning' presenter Holly Willoughby.
In a foreward to the awards programme, she wrote: "It is fantastic that we are all gathered this evening to celebrate fostering and the truly transformational care that is a lifeline to so many.
"The people we will hear about tonight are truly extraordinary and show how good foster care changes children and young people's lives."
The 33-year-old royal - who has two-year-old son Prince George and six-month-old daughter Princess Charlotte with husband Prince William - also presented three young people with the Fostering Achievement Award, which celebrates extraordinary achievements by 16 to 24-year-olds who have been in care.
Kevin Williams, chief executive of The Fostering Network, commented before the event: 'The Duchess will be presenting an award to three young people who have shown how far determination, a good attitude, and proper support and stability can get you.
"Sadly not every young person has a positive start in life, but The Fostering Network, foster carers and all those involved in working with fostered young people throughout the UK will continue to strive to make life better for them."
Catherine looked stunning in a £555 cobalt blue crinkle-effect gown by Indian-born designer Saloni at the event.