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Britain’s Prince Andrew reunited with ex-wife Fergie for fashion


Britain's Prince Andrew was reunited with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson for a fashion charity event.
The Duke of York held a function on Monday (27.07.15) for his charity Key to Freedom, which supports the Women's Interlink Foundation in Kolkata, West Bengal - a charity that helps sufferers of domestic violence and human trafficking learn a trade.
The Duke called his ex-wife to tell her about the charity and afterwards she said it was about "seizing the moment and family unity".
In a video message posted on Key to Freedom's website, Sarah said: "It is about seizing the moment and family unity - of him calling me. Suddenly now Aloka is able to take all these girls off the streets."
Any items created by the victims of abuse can now be purchased from Buckingham Palace's Royal Collection website and high street store Topshop.
Speaking after the event on Monday Andrew said: "Women's Interlink Foundation is very inspiring. It is a huge privilege to work with them."
And he later took to Twitter to share how he "hopes the relationship with West Bengal goes from strength to strength"
He wrote: "I hope the relationship with West Bengal goes from strength to strength" - The Duke to @MamataOfficial (sic)"

Britain’s Princess Diana’s security guard shares special duties


Britain's Princess Diana's security guard Richard Lett shared how his "heart really reached out" to Prince William and Harry when Diana died.
The royal security guard - who has served the Royal family for more than 20 years - shared what it was like looking after the young Princes in the aftermath of her death in 1997.
He said: "I was looking after William and Harry in the aftermath of that. You can imagine it was a tough time for those two young men - my heart really reached out to them. Not only was the nation dealing with the thoughts of losing an icon on one level, but on another she was their mother."
Richard was also in charge of the protection of Prince William and Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge's wedding back in 2011 and remembered thinking "Crikey, I'm just a few feet away and this is history".
He recalled: "I just kept thinking, My goodness, I'm here, this is real. Crikey, I'm just a few feet away and this is history."
"It was just an amazing opportunity.How many would love to do that job, right?"
Asked about the life of a Royal, Richard said it's "a really tough goldfish bowl to live in"
He told the Guardian newspaper: "It's a really tough goldfish bowl to live in. It's an amazing life that you lead, but the tradeoff is you have no anonymity, the tradeoff is that you become public property."

Britain’s Prince George’s beach birthday


Britain's Prince George spent the morning of his second birthday on a beach with grandmother Carole Middleton.
New pictures have emerged of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's two-year-old son and Duchess Catherine's mother playing and walking along a beach in Norfolk, England on Wednesday (22.07.15).
They were joined by their family dog Lupo and enjoyed paddling in sea and playing in the sand, according to website POPSUGAR.
Prince George spent most of his time building sandcastles as his grandmother took photographs.
A rather "normal" birthday trip for the young Prince, who's Prince William would like his children to have an ordinary upbringing like his mother Diana wanted for him and brother Prince Harry, according to a source.
A source recently told the American edition of OK! magazine: "She [Diana] was always shunning traditions so they could just 'be kids,' and that's what William wants. It's difficult enough growing up in the spotlight without being branded as bratty."
Even passersby didn't recognise George and his grandmother enjoying their time at the seaside.
Prince George later attended low key celebration at their family home, Anmer Hall in Norfolk.

Britain’s Prince Charles nearly hit by eagle


Britain's Prince Charles almost fell over when an eagle flapped in his face.
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall looked in shock as a Bald Eagle at Sandringham Flower Show in Norfolk, England flapped its wings almost causing Charles to stumble over, on Thursday (29.07.15).
The bird named Zephyr - who is the mascot of the 677 Squadron Army Air Corps - spread her wings to their full length and almost caused an accident.
Just before she opened her wings, Prince Charles was asked if he would like to stroke Zephyr, to which he responded "you must be joking"
The Mail Online reported, that he said: "You must be joking. "She would probably take off with me!"
The royal couple were also given several gifts by members of the public for their grandchildren, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Asked why Princess Charlotte didn't attend the flower show, Prince Charles told Linda and Sue Boughen and Diane Winters, from Wisbech, that it wouldn't be good for her routine.
Linda said: "He reminded us that babies have to have their rest and regular feeds. He had a real laugh with us and Camilla came over to find out what we were saying."

Britain’s Prince Charles finds building wall difficult


Britain's Prince of Wales found trying to build a wall "difficult".
The 66-year-old heir to the throne - who is a patron of the Dry Stone Walling Association - visited an 18th-century prison in the Cotswolds yesterday (28.07.15) where he attempted to build a dry wall.
Prince Charles had said "no" when first asked if he would like to demonstrate how to put together the wall made from a yellow Cotswolds stone.
However, after much determination not to get involved, he gave it a go but found it hard work.
He told a demonstrator: "It's difficult, I don't know what is, I can never make it fit."
After his visit to the prison, Charles attended the grand opening of Gloucester Services on the M5 motorway, which has it's own farm shop selling local produce, including the Prince's Countryside Fund sandwich.
Every time someone buys one of the sandwiches, 10 pence goes to the fund.
The CEO of the service station, Sarah Dunning told Express.co.uk: "It's been a tremendous honour to have the HRH the Prince of Wales officially open Gloucester Services. We share a mutual love and respect for the countryside."




Britain’s Prince Charles builds Prince George playground


Britain's Prince Charles had Prince William and Harry's old tree house refurbished for Prince George.
The Prince of Wales made the grounds of his Highgrove home into a playground for his grandson, including a £18,000 hand crafted shepherd's hut, which has a bed, woodburner and French oak wooden floors installed amongst his "wildflower meadow" in Gloucestershire.
The designer of the hut, Mr. Lee commented: "It is sited on the main drive to the house in a wildflower meadow and Prince George loves it. We crafted it for the prince with our most heartfelt thanks and feel very proud that Prince George is now playing in it."
The tree house - given to Prince William on his 7th birthday in 1989 - is believed to have been built near the Poplar tree, which Charles and his grandson planted earlier in the year.
An insider told the Mail: "The gardens at Highgrove have always been the prince's passion but he has never lost sight of the fact that this is a family home where his children and now grandchildren play. He and Prince George have already spent some very happy times here together and will no doubt spend many more."

Nicky Clarke: Princess Kate needs to get rid of grey hair


Nicky Clarke has urged Britain's Duchess of Cambridge to "get rid of her grey hair".
The top stylist - who has beautified the locks of Princess Diana and the Duchess of York - thinks Princess Catherine needs to keep the colour of her intact because "until you're really old, you can't bee seen to have grey hairs".
Nicky said: "Kate needs to get rid of her grey hair - It's not a good look. She does have amazing things done to her hair and it can look great, but unfortunately it's the case for women - all women - That until you're really old, you can't be seen have grey hairs."
The hairdresser was referring to when the Duchess was spotted with grey hair while she was pregnant with, now 2-month-old daughter Princess Charlotte.
However, Nicky says it's a completely different story when it comes to men's hair and even "a few strands of grey would be a disaster" for her.
He told the Daily Mail: "It's different for men. Men can go grey in their mid-50s and still be considered attractive. It's the whole silver fox thing. But it's not the same for women. Kate is such a style icon that even a few strands of grey would be a disaster, so I highly recommend that she cover it up. I hate grey hair."

Britain’s Duchess of Cambridge praises child named George


Britain's Duchess of Cambridge told a child with the name George he has a "good name".
When Princess Catherine and Prince William visited the 1851 Trust children's charity in Portsmouth, England on Sunday, (26.07.15) Catherine jumped at the chance to compliment a boy who has the same name as son 2-year-old Prince George.
The CEO of the trust Alasdair Akass recalled: "One of the young lads asked her a question, and Kate asked him what his name was. He said, 'George,' and as quick as a flash, Kate joked, 'Good name!'"
The Duchess - who is a patron of the charity which supports children with low self-esteem - spent a lot of time with the children at the event and "put everyone at ease straight away".
Alasdair told PEOPLE magazine: "Some of the children were completely wet from the heavy rain and were squelching around in their shoes. But she [Catherine] was very disarming. It was a very informal visit, and both the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent a lot of time with children, which was fantastic. They put everyone at ease straight away and the children really opened up."
Alasdair said Catherine also recognised that "sailing gives confidence".
He added: "Kate has always said that she recognises that sailing gives confidence and [she] is hugely, hugely supportive. The freedom [sailing] gives you also appeals to her - although she did admit that she is 'a bit rusty."

Britain’s Prince William wants normal childhood for children


Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge want Prince George and Princess Charlotte to have a "normal childhood".
The royal couple do not want their two-year-old son and 2-month-old daughter to think having lots of toys and gifts is ordinary.
An insider told the US edition of OK! magazine:"The nursery is looking more like a high-end department store than a place for kids to play. William and Kate are grateful for all the support, but they don't want their children thinking this is normal."
It's also believed Prince William wants to shun 'traditions just so they could just be kids" like his Mother Princess Diana did for Prince Harry and himself.
The source revealed that Princess Diana would challenge royal traditions to make sure growing up was like any other child's experience.
The source said: "She [Diana] was always shunning traditions so they could just 'be kids,' and that's what William wants. It's difficult enough growing up in the spotlight without being branded as bratty."
Prince George has received more than 700 gifts since he was born and according to the source "both he and Charlotte will need to learn to deal with it as graciously as their parents do".
The source added: "People treat George like a little god, constantly trying to hand him cards and toys. "Both he and Charlotte will need to learn to deal with it as graciously as their parents do."

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