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Britain’s Prince Harry congratulates amputee rowing team


Britain's Prince Harry has congratulated a team of amputee rowers who have successfully crossed the Atlantic.
The team of four - Cayle Royce, Paddy Gallagher, Nigel Rogoff and Lee Spencer - completed their 3,000 mile row from the Canary Islands to Antigua's English Harbour yesterday (04.02.16) to raise money for injured servicemen.
Cayle, who leaded the team, told the Evening Standard newspaper: "We are so proud to be the first all-amputee team to row an ocean and extremely humbled by the support we have received. We are very proud to be able to support injured servicemen and women everywhere through the Endeavour Fund, Help for Heroes and Blesma.
"Although totally exhausted, we are ready to celebrate the fact we have just conquered 3,000 miles in the world's toughest ocean rowing race. There is life beyond injury - that's our message, we hope it's out there."
The team suffered a bit of a setback earlier on in the month when they were forced to take a break during their journey because of the bad weather but were cheered up by a surprise phone call from the 31-year-old royal.
A spokesperson for the team said at the time: "It gave them a real boost. It was a surprise phone call - they had no idea. He asked them about the storm and wished them well for the rest of the journey. They have been in good spirits throughout, which is a testament to their determination."

Britain’s Duchess of Cornwall handed parking ticket


Britain's Duchess of Cornwall was given a parking ticket as she toured the Poppy Factory.
The 68-year-old royal was visiting the charity's centre in London when she was presented with the penalty charge notice by paratrooper-turned-parking enforcement officer Richard Dungate.
When he handed her the gift, she joked back: "I'll have to hang this up on my wall."
Richard also spoke of his "honour" at having a chance to meet the Duchess.
He added to HELLO! magazine: "I was going to put it on her motor, but they wouldn't allow me. It was an honour to meet the Duchess - what a lovely lady and she listens as well."
Duchess Camilla has been a patron of the charity, which aims to provide employment for ex-servicemen, since 2013.
A post on their official website reads: "We are the country's leading employment charity for veterans with health conditions or impairments. By providing free, ongoing employment support and bespoke opportunities within businesses across the country, we have helped hundreds of disabled ex-Service men and women to restore their financial independence through sustainable and rewarding careers.
"Our vision is that every disabled veteran should have the opportunity for meaningful work. We also employ a workforce of disabled veterans and their dependents at our headquarters in Richmond, Surrey, to make the Remembrance poppies, crosses and wreaths for The Royal British Legion and The Royal Family - something we have been doing for nearly a century."

Britain’s Duchess of Cornwall invites criminal to decorate palace


Britain's Duchess of Cornwall has invited a prisoner to decorate the palace.
During a visit to Brixton Prison, where she toured construction skill workshops put on by charity Bounce Back, the 68-year-old royal invited Darren to do a spot of painting at the royal's London residence of Buckingham Palace.
He told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: "She even asked me if I would come and do the palace! I think that was a joke but of course I said yes and that I would come and meet Charlie.
"I was a bricklayer before but I didn't really know anything about decorating. Even if I don't do it as a job I will be able to do up my own place."
Meanwhile, the Duchess was also on hand to recommend a book as she joined a number of prisoners at their reading group.
Ensley, who took part in the discussion, said: "I asked her what she would recommend and she suggested this book about a soldier who lost both his legs in Afghanistan. I am most definitely going to be taking up her recommendation of 'Anatomy of a Soldier'.
"Books Unlocked is really important because of the knowledge and because you have so much time - it's an escapism. It's a way to get outside. You can get anywhere with a book. You can lose yourself even though you only have a really small space in the prison."

Prince Charles for star-studded bash


Prince Charles will attend a star-studded bash in London tonight (04.02.16).
The royal will welcome Naomie Harris, Boris Becker, Phillip Schofield, Geri Horner, Kelly Hoppen, David Haye, Jerry Hall, Joanna Lumley and Hugh Dennis to the Prince's Trust Invest In Futures gala dinner.
Kylie Minogue is expected to perform at the event which will be attended by 400 people.
According to the Prince's Trust website: "Invest in Futures brings together the financial services industry through an annual gala dinner that helps disadvantaged young people become economically active. It is the principal fundraising event of The Prince's Trust, generating vital funds to get thousands of young people into jobs, education or training."
This will be the 11th gala dinner and will be attended by financial services leaders and philanthropists.
To date, the annual gala dinner has raised over £17.5million for disadvantaged young people across the UK - and the 2015 dinner raised over £1.5million in one night.
Previous performers have included Gary Barlow, Michael McIntyre, Sting and Bryan Adams.

Duchess Catherine’s new role


Duchess Catherine will guest edit The Huffington Post on February 17.
The royal will welcome staff from the online publication to Kensington Palace where she will work with the website to highlight the importance of children's mental health and help to launch Young Minds Matter.
From her temporary palace newsroom Kate will discuss the articles, blogs and videos she has commissioned about mental health awareness.
Stephen Hull, editor-in-chief of Huffington Post UK, said in his blog: "Under guidance from Kensington Palace, my team has been working on a series of original articles, blogs and videos commissioned by the Duchess.
"They all aim to inspire families and teachers to lead the conversation with children about mental health, so youngsters feel loved, valued and listened to.
"You'll read about how mindfulness in schools is critical to supporting good mental health in children, how art therapy is helping children affected by mental health issues flourish and how innovative science is solving the mental health problems in primary school children."

Prince Harry’s ‘instant connection’


Prince Harry and Juliette Labelle had an "instant connection".
The British prince has reportedly been dating the Los Angeles based PR assistant since meeting over the festive season and they have kept in constant communication via text.
A source told Us Weekly: "Juliette and Harry hit it off and had an instant connection. It will probably just end up being a short-term thing, but they're texting and using a lot of emojis."
However, things aren't believed to be serious as Harry, 31, reportedly also has a "potential love interest" in London.
The insider explained: "Harry is a single guy and would love to meet someone special. But he does have a potential love interest in London!"
Harry - who dotes on his nephew Prince George and niece Princess Charlotte - previously revealed he wants to settle down and have children.
He said: "I would love to have kids right now. There come times when you think now is the time to settle down, or now is not, whatever way it is, but I don't think you can force these things. It will happen when it's going to happen."

Simon Cowell late for royal event


Simon Cowell was almost two hours late for an event hosted by Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla.
The music mogul was attending the British Asian Trust dinner at the National History Museum in London on Tuesday (02.02.16) but arrived late due to work commitments.
Simon and his former 'X Factor' co-star Louis Walsh were due to arrive with everyone else at 7pm but were delayed until 8.45pm, after Charles had given his speech, according to MailOnline.
However, Charles, who is president and founder of the trust, understood and Simon and Simon revealed how impressed he is with the charity, which was set up to combat poverty in Asia
He said: "I got involved through a fantastic guy who works for me. Came to the event last year, thoroughly enjoyed it and have since got to learn more about the cause and the region. The work they are doing to help the communities out there is remarkable."
Speaking about a new partnership between The British Asian Trust and the Department for International Development for the charity's new project working with vulnerable women in Pakistan, he added: "It's an inspired idea."

William and Catherine’s ‘top priority’


Supporting Queen Elizabeth is a "top priority" for Prince William and Duchess Catherine.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are increasing their royal duties this year and are looking forward to celebrate the monarch's 90th birthday.
A source told HELLO! magazine: "They want to play a full role in supporting the Queen's service to the country and to the Commonwealth in her 90th year.
"Supporting the Queen is a top priority for them and they will play a full part in joining her for major events."
It was recently revealed that the Queen is planning to hand over some of her duties to the younger royals.
The 89-year-old royal wants to cut down on her workload and has reportedly decided to pass on her patronage of the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, which is responsible for Wimbledon, to her granddaughter-in-law, Duchess Catherine.
Catherine's husband Prince William has been tipped to take over the role of patron of the Football Association from his grandmother, while Prince Harry is set to replace Queen Elizabeth as patron of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), while
According to The Sunday Times: "The Queen is understood to be assessing how much time she can now devote to the 628 organisations and charities to which she is affiliated."

Prince Charles gushes over Camilla


Britain's Prince Charles referred to his wife as "my darling Mehbooba" during a speech on Tuesday (02.02.16).
The heir to the throne attended a glittering dinner for the British Asian Trust at the Natural History Museum in London with his wife Duchess Camilla and during a speech to announce a new£3million fund dedicated to work in Pakistan, he used the Hindi term of endearment, which means beloved.
Prince Charles - who is a founder and president of the Trust - added: "The fund will support the exponential growth of my Trust's work in Pakistan on livelihoods and mental health, ensuring that we reach even more of Pakistan's most vulnerable people in the years ahead.
"I am particularly proud that my Trust does not shy away from them and contributes, in its own way, to resolving some of the most difficult issues of our time."
Simon Cowell also attended and praised the trust, which works with the South Asian community,
He told MailOnline: "I got involved through a fantastic guy who works for me. Came to the event last year, thoroughly enjoyed it and have since got to learn more about the cause and the region. The work they are doing to help the communities out there is remarkable."

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