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Monaco's Charlotte Casiraghi and Gad Elmaleh have baptised their baby boy Raphäel.
The couple had the religious ceremony carried out at the royal chapel of Monaco's palace last Sunday (22.06.14) with their close friends and family in attendance.
Following the baptism, Charlotte, 27, and her French comedian boyfriend, 43, had laid out a lavish lunch for their guests - including Princess Caroline, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene - in the palace gardens, according to HELLO! magazine.
The loved-up duo - who have been together since January 2012, welcomed Raphäel into the world in December last year, in the same maternity ward where the princess was born in Monaco in 1986.
However, the youngster is yet to make his first official royal appearance, although he has been snapped by the paparazzi a number of times.
Meanwhile, Gad gushed about his stunning beau in an interview just before she gave birth and was adamant she'd make the best mother "in the world".
He said at the time: "Charlotte is very intelligent and has a great sense of humour. She's doing well and is so excited about becoming a mother.
"Charlotte will be the best mother in the world because she's generous and loving. She has all the right qualities to be a good mother. I'm a very happy man. I'm so lucky to be with her and I'm at a point in my life where building a family is very important."
Charlotte Casiraghi and Gad Elmaleh baptise baby son
Monaco's Charlotte Casiraghi and Gad Elmaleh have baptised their baby boy Raphäel.
The couple had the religious ceremony carried out at the royal chapel of Monaco's palace last Sunday (22.06.14) with their close friends and family in attendance.
Following the baptism, Charlotte, 27, and her French comedian boyfriend, 43, had laid out a lavish lunch for their guests - including Princess Caroline, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene - in the palace gardens, according to HELLO! magazine.
The loved-up duo - who have been together since January 2012, welcomed Raphäel into the world in December last year, in the same maternity ward where the princess was born in Monaco in 1986.
However, the youngster is yet to make his first official royal appearance, although he has been snapped by the paparazzi a number of times.
Meanwhile, Gad gushed about his stunning beau in an interview just before she gave birth and was adamant she'd make the best mother "in the world".
He said at the time: "Charlotte is very intelligent and has a great sense of humour. She's doing well and is so excited about becoming a mother.
"Charlotte will be the best mother in the world because she's generous and loving. She has all the right qualities to be a good mother. I'm a very happy man. I'm so lucky to be with her and I'm at a point in my life where building a family is very important."
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Pippa Middleton is still very close to Britain's Duchess Catherine.
The Duchess of Cambridge's younger sister hit the headlines worldwide for her pert derriere when she acted as bridesmaid during the Royal Wedding in April 2011, but hasn't been spotted with her sibling as much since Catherine married Prince William and her royal duties became a priority.
Speaking out for the first time ever in a televised interview with Today's Matt Lauer, which will air as a two-part world exclusive on NBC next week, Pippa revealed Catherine's newfound superstardom hadn't affected their sisterly bond.
The 30-year-old party planner explained: "Obviously she has pressures that she's taken on and things. But we spend a lot of time together. We still do a lot together as a family.
"And I think that's really the heart for all of us is having a really close family that we can sort of be normal with each other, treat each other normally. And that's sort of kept us all affixed to the ground."
Matt asked: "So you can call any night and say, 'Hey, Kate, it's Pippa. Let's just do girl talk like we used to'?"
She enthused: "Yeah, we do we have a very normal, sisterly relationship. We're very close. And, you know, we support each other and get each other's opinions and things."
Meanwhile, sources told the New York Post that NBC had been after an interview with Pippa for a while and the network was set to offer her a correspondent's role, but the brunette beauty's spokesperson has since denied the claim.
Pippa Middleton has ‘normal’ relationship with Duchess Catherine
Pippa Middleton is still very close to Britain's Duchess Catherine.
The Duchess of Cambridge's younger sister hit the headlines worldwide for her pert derriere when she acted as bridesmaid during the Royal Wedding in April 2011, but hasn't been spotted with her sibling as much since Catherine married Prince William and her royal duties became a priority.
Speaking out for the first time ever in a televised interview with Today's Matt Lauer, which will air as a two-part world exclusive on NBC next week, Pippa revealed Catherine's newfound superstardom hadn't affected their sisterly bond.
The 30-year-old party planner explained: "Obviously she has pressures that she's taken on and things. But we spend a lot of time together. We still do a lot together as a family.
"And I think that's really the heart for all of us is having a really close family that we can sort of be normal with each other, treat each other normally. And that's sort of kept us all affixed to the ground."
Matt asked: "So you can call any night and say, 'Hey, Kate, it's Pippa. Let's just do girl talk like we used to'?"
She enthused: "Yeah, we do we have a very normal, sisterly relationship. We're very close. And, you know, we support each other and get each other's opinions and things."
Meanwhile, sources told the New York Post that NBC had been after an interview with Pippa for a while and the network was set to offer her a correspondent's role, but the brunette beauty's spokesperson has since denied the claim.
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Britain's Prince Harry has recorded a thank you message for the people of Brazil.
The 29-year-old redhead has broken with royal tradition to record a special video via a mobile phone, thanking everyone in the country for their warm welcome during his official visit.
Harry's impromptu speech, filmed with the skyline of Sao Paulo in the background, can be viewed on the monarchy's official YouTube channel.
The polo shirt-clad royal says: "Coming to the end of the trip, four days in Brazil, we've had the most unbelievable time. Thank you so much for all the hospitality and the warmth that everybody has shown me and all our team.
"From visiting hospitals, to visiting the rainforest to visiting Diadema, the whole trip has been absolutely amazing. Meeting all the children, the next generation of footballers, it's really struck home."
Harry has had an action-packed few days in Brazil, which have seen him watch two World Cup games, find out about plans to preserve the Atlantic rainforest, meet orphaned children who lost parents to drugs and violence and visit an Olympic training centre, among many other official engagements.
Royal thanks after an official tour are usually communicated in the form of a letter, but the prince felt so strongly about his visit he chose to make his message public.
He continued: "I feel very, very moved to have spent the last four days here with such amazing passionate people in such a beautiful country.
"Of course, I'll be back again. I was here two years ago in Rio, so it's nice to see the rest of Brazil over this trip."
Prince Harry records thank you message for Brazilians
Britain's Prince Harry has recorded a thank you message for the people of Brazil.
The 29-year-old redhead has broken with royal tradition to record a special video via a mobile phone, thanking everyone in the country for their warm welcome during his official visit.
Harry's impromptu speech, filmed with the skyline of Sao Paulo in the background, can be viewed on the monarchy's official YouTube channel.
The polo shirt-clad royal says: "Coming to the end of the trip, four days in Brazil, we've had the most unbelievable time. Thank you so much for all the hospitality and the warmth that everybody has shown me and all our team.
"From visiting hospitals, to visiting the rainforest to visiting Diadema, the whole trip has been absolutely amazing. Meeting all the children, the next generation of footballers, it's really struck home."
Harry has had an action-packed few days in Brazil, which have seen him watch two World Cup games, find out about plans to preserve the Atlantic rainforest, meet orphaned children who lost parents to drugs and violence and visit an Olympic training centre, among many other official engagements.
Royal thanks after an official tour are usually communicated in the form of a letter, but the prince felt so strongly about his visit he chose to make his message public.
He continued: "I feel very, very moved to have spent the last four days here with such amazing passionate people in such a beautiful country.
"Of course, I'll be back again. I was here two years ago in Rio, so it's nice to see the rest of Brazil over this trip."
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Britain's Prince Harry begins his visit to Chile today (27.06.14).
The royal will head to the South American country for a three-day official tour following his successful four-day trip to the neighbouring nation of Brazil.
The 29-year-old star is expected to kick off the first day of his visit by laying a wreath on the monument to Bernardo O'Higgins, who helped free the country from Spanish rule during the 19th century.
He will then meet President Michelle Bachelet at the La Moneda presidential palace in the capital Santiago.
Harry - who admitted he almost "blubbed" when he met disadvantaged orphans in Brazil - will get the waterworks going again when he visits underprivileged kindergarten children in Chile via the Integra Foundation.
Having trained with the British Army, the prince is also no doubt looking forward to being given the lowdown about Chile's military when he meets with officers and soldiers in the capital.
He will finish up the day with yet another reception to celebrate his grandmother Queen Elizabeth's official birthday, hosted by Britain's Ambassador to Chile.
Prince Harry begins visit to Chile
Britain's Prince Harry begins his visit to Chile today (27.06.14).
The royal will head to the South American country for a three-day official tour following his successful four-day trip to the neighbouring nation of Brazil.
The 29-year-old star is expected to kick off the first day of his visit by laying a wreath on the monument to Bernardo O'Higgins, who helped free the country from Spanish rule during the 19th century.
He will then meet President Michelle Bachelet at the La Moneda presidential palace in the capital Santiago.
Harry - who admitted he almost "blubbed" when he met disadvantaged orphans in Brazil - will get the waterworks going again when he visits underprivileged kindergarten children in Chile via the Integra Foundation.
Having trained with the British Army, the prince is also no doubt looking forward to being given the lowdown about Chile's military when he meets with officers and soldiers in the capital.
He will finish up the day with yet another reception to celebrate his grandmother Queen Elizabeth's official birthday, hosted by Britain's Ambassador to Chile.
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Britain's Prince Harry visited Brazil's notorious 'Crackland' yesterday (26.06.14).
The royal heir was left emotionally raw after a chaotic trip to the infamous area of Sao Paulo dubbed 'Cracolandia', where the drug is sold for 80p a rock.
Harry met with recovering addicts enrolled in a controversial government programme which helps them turn their lives around by giving them a hostel bed, meals and jobs as morning street cleaners for £4 a day, as well as taking courses in the afternoon.
The 29-year-old star was mobbed by workers at the street cleaning depot and at a medical centre, amid heavy police presence.
The prince tried to keep his cool as he chatted to the addicts via an interpreter and asked questions about their unfortunate circumstances.
Before Harry's visit, dozens of hardcore drug users who aren't part of the programme, described as the "walking dead" by one security official, were told to move on from their makeshift beds on the streets.
Harry continues his tour of South America in Chile today, where he will meet President Michelle Bachelet.
Prince Harry visits crack addicts in Brazil
Britain's Prince Harry visited Brazil's notorious 'Crackland' yesterday (26.06.14).
The royal heir was left emotionally raw after a chaotic trip to the infamous area of Sao Paulo dubbed 'Cracolandia', where the drug is sold for 80p a rock.
Harry met with recovering addicts enrolled in a controversial government programme which helps them turn their lives around by giving them a hostel bed, meals and jobs as morning street cleaners for £4 a day, as well as taking courses in the afternoon.
The 29-year-old star was mobbed by workers at the street cleaning depot and at a medical centre, amid heavy police presence.
The prince tried to keep his cool as he chatted to the addicts via an interpreter and asked questions about their unfortunate circumstances.
Before Harry's visit, dozens of hardcore drug users who aren't part of the programme, described as the "walking dead" by one security official, were told to move on from their makeshift beds on the streets.
Harry continues his tour of South America in Chile today, where he will meet President Michelle Bachelet.
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Britain's Princess Anne is to open a £2.5 million water sports and leisure centre in Peterborough next month.
The 63-year-old royal - the daughter of Queen Elizabeth - will officially open Lakeside at Ferry Meadows in Ferry Meadows Country Park on July 8.
The Princess will be given a tour of the new facility upon her arrival and will also get to meet groups of board members, staff, tenants and volunteers during her visit.
She will also get a chance to meet volunteers and the users of Peterborough Sailability, which provides sailing for people with disabilities and carries out Vivacity Adapted Cycling schemes.
At the end of her visit, Anne - who is the Patron of the Royal Yachting Association Foundation - will unveil the plaque at the front of the new centre, before Nene Park Trust Chairman Jon Marsden will deliver a short speech.
Children from local schools have been invited to attend the opening along with friends and family of the park, but officials of Nene Park Trust, which operates Ferry Meadows, insists there is limited room for spectators.
The new centre is home to Nene Outdoors, which is a new water sports venture, and Lakeside Kitchen and Bar, which offers dining and function facilities at the park.
Princess Anne to open £2.5m leisure centre
Britain's Princess Anne is to open a £2.5 million water sports and leisure centre in Peterborough next month.
The 63-year-old royal - the daughter of Queen Elizabeth - will officially open Lakeside at Ferry Meadows in Ferry Meadows Country Park on July 8.
The Princess will be given a tour of the new facility upon her arrival and will also get to meet groups of board members, staff, tenants and volunteers during her visit.
She will also get a chance to meet volunteers and the users of Peterborough Sailability, which provides sailing for people with disabilities and carries out Vivacity Adapted Cycling schemes.
At the end of her visit, Anne - who is the Patron of the Royal Yachting Association Foundation - will unveil the plaque at the front of the new centre, before Nene Park Trust Chairman Jon Marsden will deliver a short speech.
Children from local schools have been invited to attend the opening along with friends and family of the park, but officials of Nene Park Trust, which operates Ferry Meadows, insists there is limited room for spectators.
The new centre is home to Nene Outdoors, which is a new water sports venture, and Lakeside Kitchen and Bar, which offers dining and function facilities at the park.
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Britain's Prince Harry was reduced to tears while meeting Brazilian orphans.
The royal revealed during a reception honouring Queen Elizabeth in Sao Paulo last night (25.06.14) that he couldn't hide his emotions when he visited Acer, the Association for Support of Children at Risk, and spoke to disadvantaged youngsters who had lost parents to drugs, violence or prison.
According to the Daily Telegraph, he said: "I was completely overwhelmed and shocked. I've never blubbed in public as far as I can remember but I was pretty damn close. It was amazing to hear those stories.
"It seems ridiculous for me to say to these kids how lucky and fortunate they are considering their situation. Obviously they are far from that. But I am only too aware by listening to their stories how many other kids there are like this that aren't as fortunate as them."
Harry also explained how meeting the children brought back memories of losing his own mother, Princess Diana, aged just 12, and he was especially touched by the story of two sisters who were being cared for by their grandmother because drug-dealing father was in jail and their mother had been murdered.
His voice wavering, the 29-year-old royal recalled: "There are two little girls - I'm quite emotional - just looking at them I wanted to talk about my own experiences. But there is no point because it is just so far removed. The bravery of them looking at me, smiling at me ...
"I wanted to use my own experiences in a very small way to try to give them a bit of understanding about the fact that I see what you're going through. But you hear the stories and think that's nothing to what they have been through."
Acer was set up by Jonathan Hannay to help underprivileged children in Diadema, Sao Paulo.
Prince Harry almost ‘blubbed’ meeting Brazilian orphans
Britain's Prince Harry was reduced to tears while meeting Brazilian orphans.
The royal revealed during a reception honouring Queen Elizabeth in Sao Paulo last night (25.06.14) that he couldn't hide his emotions when he visited Acer, the Association for Support of Children at Risk, and spoke to disadvantaged youngsters who had lost parents to drugs, violence or prison.
According to the Daily Telegraph, he said: "I was completely overwhelmed and shocked. I've never blubbed in public as far as I can remember but I was pretty damn close. It was amazing to hear those stories.
"It seems ridiculous for me to say to these kids how lucky and fortunate they are considering their situation. Obviously they are far from that. But I am only too aware by listening to their stories how many other kids there are like this that aren't as fortunate as them."
Harry also explained how meeting the children brought back memories of losing his own mother, Princess Diana, aged just 12, and he was especially touched by the story of two sisters who were being cared for by their grandmother because drug-dealing father was in jail and their mother had been murdered.
His voice wavering, the 29-year-old royal recalled: "There are two little girls - I'm quite emotional - just looking at them I wanted to talk about my own experiences. But there is no point because it is just so far removed. The bravery of them looking at me, smiling at me ...
"I wanted to use my own experiences in a very small way to try to give them a bit of understanding about the fact that I see what you're going through. But you hear the stories and think that's nothing to what they have been through."
Acer was set up by Jonathan Hannay to help underprivileged children in Diadema, Sao Paulo.
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth is set to appear on 'Antiques Roadshow'.
The 88-year-old monarch and her husband Prince Philip met with the BBC One show's team of experts for an appraisal of some of their most treasured royal heirlooms during their three-day visit to Northern Ireland.
The queen proudly showed off her antique collection at her official residence of Hillsborough Castle, near Belfast, where the discussions were filmed as part of a special episode of the long-running series.
Philip was keen to find out when the scenes would air, with the queen chiming in as she signed the visitor's book, "If it is in August then even better because we might have a chance to see it."
Among the items on show was a bronze sculpture of a horse and jockey by French artist Pierre Jules Mene, thought to be of the 1863 Derby winner Macaroni, a George IV library, an 18th century Chinese soup tureen and five figurines from a Meissen monkey orchestra, the BBC reports.
The royal couple spent about 10 minutes with experts before hundreds of people gathered to have their own items valued for the special episode.
Queen Elizabeth to appear on Antiques Roadshow
Britain's Queen Elizabeth is set to appear on 'Antiques Roadshow'.
The 88-year-old monarch and her husband Prince Philip met with the BBC One show's team of experts for an appraisal of some of their most treasured royal heirlooms during their three-day visit to Northern Ireland.
The queen proudly showed off her antique collection at her official residence of Hillsborough Castle, near Belfast, where the discussions were filmed as part of a special episode of the long-running series.
Philip was keen to find out when the scenes would air, with the queen chiming in as she signed the visitor's book, "If it is in August then even better because we might have a chance to see it."
Among the items on show was a bronze sculpture of a horse and jockey by French artist Pierre Jules Mene, thought to be of the 1863 Derby winner Macaroni, a George IV library, an 18th century Chinese soup tureen and five figurines from a Meissen monkey orchestra, the BBC reports.
The royal couple spent about 10 minutes with experts before hundreds of people gathered to have their own items valued for the special episode.
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Britain's Prince Edward officially opened the Royal Norfolk Show yesterday (25.06.14).
The Earl of Wessex kicked off his duties as the new president of the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association by opening the show in the grand ring after receiving a military welcome by the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas, led by Major Paul Norley.
Edward told the crowd: "Although the Royal Norfolk Show is not the is not the oldest, the decision to move to a permanent showground was pretty revolutionary. It is the role of this show to demonstrate the best of what Norfolk produces."
The 50-year-old royal, who is Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's youngest son, chatted to youngsters learning about farming and agriculture in the Discovery Zone.
He was described as "very friendly" by members of the Norfolk Young Farmers group, who shared their experiences of taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh award with him.
Christopher Nix, the show's steward, commented to the Norfolk Advertiser: "Lots of people are very pleased to see him."
Edward is the first member of the Royal Family to attend both days of the Royal Norfolk Show in 60 years, following in his grandmother, the Queen Mother's footsteps.
Prince Edward attends Royal Norfolk Show
Britain's Prince Edward officially opened the Royal Norfolk Show yesterday (25.06.14).
The Earl of Wessex kicked off his duties as the new president of the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association by opening the show in the grand ring after receiving a military welcome by the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas, led by Major Paul Norley.
Edward told the crowd: "Although the Royal Norfolk Show is not the is not the oldest, the decision to move to a permanent showground was pretty revolutionary. It is the role of this show to demonstrate the best of what Norfolk produces."
The 50-year-old royal, who is Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's youngest son, chatted to youngsters learning about farming and agriculture in the Discovery Zone.
He was described as "very friendly" by members of the Norfolk Young Farmers group, who shared their experiences of taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh award with him.
Christopher Nix, the show's steward, commented to the Norfolk Advertiser: "Lots of people are very pleased to see him."
Edward is the first member of the Royal Family to attend both days of the Royal Norfolk Show in 60 years, following in his grandmother, the Queen Mother's footsteps.
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