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The British royal family have revealed the list of gifts they received in 2014.
Presents given to the royals included a "selection of condiments", crates of mangoes, and a decorated ostrich egg.
The son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George, received the most presents, 770, being presented with 219 games and toys alone during a trip to New Zealand and Australia last April.
Items received included: "121 items of clothing, 120 books, 5 textile items, 1 piece of stationery, 18 pieces of sporting equipment, 1 plaque, 3 pictures, 7 photographs, 4 perishable items, 1 musical instrument, 5 ornaments, 1 piece of jewelry, 9 household items, 219 games and toys, 2 DVDs, 2 coins, 4 CDs."
The parents of the 17-month-old prince also received a selection of gifts during the multi-week trip, including pearl earrings, a "length of cloth," a polo mallet, sheepskin boots and a surfboard.
A further 40 presents were given to the couple during their three-day trip to New York in December including four pillow cases and a dressing gown for George from Upper East Side hotel, The Carlyle.
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama also presented gifts to Prince William during his stop-off in Washington, giving the couple a basket of honey, two books and a teddy bear for their young son.
Royals reveal gift list
The British royal family have revealed the list of gifts they received in 2014.
Presents given to the royals included a "selection of condiments", crates of mangoes, and a decorated ostrich egg.
The son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George, received the most presents, 770, being presented with 219 games and toys alone during a trip to New Zealand and Australia last April.
Items received included: "121 items of clothing, 120 books, 5 textile items, 1 piece of stationery, 18 pieces of sporting equipment, 1 plaque, 3 pictures, 7 photographs, 4 perishable items, 1 musical instrument, 5 ornaments, 1 piece of jewelry, 9 household items, 219 games and toys, 2 DVDs, 2 coins, 4 CDs."
The parents of the 17-month-old prince also received a selection of gifts during the multi-week trip, including pearl earrings, a "length of cloth," a polo mallet, sheepskin boots and a surfboard.
A further 40 presents were given to the couple during their three-day trip to New York in December including four pillow cases and a dressing gown for George from Upper East Side hotel, The Carlyle.
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama also presented gifts to Prince William during his stop-off in Washington, giving the couple a basket of honey, two books and a teddy bear for their young son.
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The Duchess of York thinks Britain's Princess Diana would have been the "naughtiest" grandmother.
The duchess, Sarah, believes the former wife of Prince Charles would be extremely proud of her sons Princes William and Harry, and would have loved William's 17-month-old son, Prince George.
Speaking about what the princess would have been like as a grandparent, she said: "[Diana] would have just been the naughtiest, funniest and the best ever just because she loved her boys so much and she would be so proud of all of them and what they've achieved."
The royal died at the age of 36 in 1996 after being involved in a car crash in Paris, but the duchess, 55, is sure she would have been thrilled to see her sons are so happy, and would have enjoyed the company of William's wife, the Duchess of Cambridge.
She continued: "They really are extraordinary boys and Katherine is incredible.
"I just think it is all goodness and we need to hear more about goodness and Diana would have loved that."
As well as praising the young royals for their close bonds with each other, the ex-wife of Prince Andrew gushed over "squishy" Prince George.
Speaking on 'The Meredith Vieira Show', she added: "I believe in love. I believe in just that goodness of love and I think they are a beautiful example of a great family, totally in love and with that delicious little George, so squishy, you know you want to eat him."
Duchess of York: Diana would have been ‘naughtiest’ grandmother
The Duchess of York thinks Britain's Princess Diana would have been the "naughtiest" grandmother.
The duchess, Sarah, believes the former wife of Prince Charles would be extremely proud of her sons Princes William and Harry, and would have loved William's 17-month-old son, Prince George.
Speaking about what the princess would have been like as a grandparent, she said: "[Diana] would have just been the naughtiest, funniest and the best ever just because she loved her boys so much and she would be so proud of all of them and what they've achieved."
The royal died at the age of 36 in 1996 after being involved in a car crash in Paris, but the duchess, 55, is sure she would have been thrilled to see her sons are so happy, and would have enjoyed the company of William's wife, the Duchess of Cambridge.
She continued: "They really are extraordinary boys and Katherine is incredible.
"I just think it is all goodness and we need to hear more about goodness and Diana would have loved that."
As well as praising the young royals for their close bonds with each other, the ex-wife of Prince Andrew gushed over "squishy" Prince George.
Speaking on 'The Meredith Vieira Show', she added: "I believe in love. I believe in just that goodness of love and I think they are a beautiful example of a great family, totally in love and with that delicious little George, so squishy, you know you want to eat him."
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Sarah, Duchess of York has been criticised for linking Imperial College London to a questionable diet plan.
The 55-year-old royal is currently on a promotional tour of the US where she is endorsing a £65 ($100) blender - the Fusion Xcelerator - which she has associated with her work as an ambassador for the university.
Speaking on NBC's 'Today' show, she said: "I have just found out on my discoveries with Imperial College London... I'm an ambassador for the Institute for Global Health Innovation, and I found out that children, little children, are going to die before their parents because of obesity."
The duchess - also known by her maiden name Sarah Ferguson - went on to describe the device as "a solution for behavioural change," claiming to have lost 55lbs from using the emulsifier.
However, the prestigious scientific institution has now clarified her comments, explaining they do not endorse the Fusion Xcelerator and have no link to the product.
A spokesman told MailOnline: "Sarah Ferguson holds an unpaid role as an ambassador for Imperial's Institute of Global Health Innovation. The role is to raise the profile of the Institute and its impact.
"The commercial activities promoted by Sarah Ferguson in the interview with Today are not connected in any way to Imperial's staff or research activities, and the College does not endorse the suggestion of any possible link."
Scientists have also questioned the legitimacy of the device - which comes with a diet plan and fitness DVD - saying it has no distinguishing features from a regular blender.
Ayela Spiro from the British Nutrition Foundation said: "In terms of the particular product, no juicer or blender on their own can enhance how much nutrition your body will absorb. Any claims made about such products such that it accelerates weight loss, boosts energy and strengthens the immune system need to be treated with caution."
The duchess' spokesman told The Times newspaper: "She is not trying to use her association with the institute to promote her personal interests. She was talking about 'behavioural change', which is endorsed by the institute, and her own behavioural change."
Duchess of York criticised for blender promotion
Sarah, Duchess of York has been criticised for linking Imperial College London to a questionable diet plan.
The 55-year-old royal is currently on a promotional tour of the US where she is endorsing a £65 ($100) blender - the Fusion Xcelerator - which she has associated with her work as an ambassador for the university.
Speaking on NBC's 'Today' show, she said: "I have just found out on my discoveries with Imperial College London... I'm an ambassador for the Institute for Global Health Innovation, and I found out that children, little children, are going to die before their parents because of obesity."
The duchess - also known by her maiden name Sarah Ferguson - went on to describe the device as "a solution for behavioural change," claiming to have lost 55lbs from using the emulsifier.
However, the prestigious scientific institution has now clarified her comments, explaining they do not endorse the Fusion Xcelerator and have no link to the product.
A spokesman told MailOnline: "Sarah Ferguson holds an unpaid role as an ambassador for Imperial's Institute of Global Health Innovation. The role is to raise the profile of the Institute and its impact.
"The commercial activities promoted by Sarah Ferguson in the interview with Today are not connected in any way to Imperial's staff or research activities, and the College does not endorse the suggestion of any possible link."
Scientists have also questioned the legitimacy of the device - which comes with a diet plan and fitness DVD - saying it has no distinguishing features from a regular blender.
Ayela Spiro from the British Nutrition Foundation said: "In terms of the particular product, no juicer or blender on their own can enhance how much nutrition your body will absorb. Any claims made about such products such that it accelerates weight loss, boosts energy and strengthens the immune system need to be treated with caution."
The duchess' spokesman told The Times newspaper: "She is not trying to use her association with the institute to promote her personal interests. She was talking about 'behavioural change', which is endorsed by the institute, and her own behavioural change."
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Alexander O'Neal didn't want to "deal with Arabs" in the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house.
The 'Criticize' hitmaker saw Ken Morley removed from the reality show house after he referred to him as a "negro" and continued to use "unacceptable and offensive" language and while Alexander claims he hates racism "more than anything", he insists Arabs are "distrustful".
He said: "I just don't approve of racism. I just disapprove of it so much. I don't advocate it, I don't want anything to do with it or with anybody that feels that way ... We are all completely different and we are made different for a purpose."
The 61-year-old star added: "Ok, honestly, Arabs. Arabs - I try not to hate anybody but they are probably my most disliked and most distrustful person in the whole world ... So I was hoping I didn't have to deal with Arabs in the Big Brother house."
Alexander believes Arab immigrants in the United States are encroaching on African-American neighbourhoods and "taking" their jobs.
He told The Sun newspaper: "Black people are very trusting of people of colour, we are liberal to people of colour.
"But I've never approved of them, I've never approved of them running our stores.
"We've got Arabs in Mississippi, I'm like, 'What the f**k? We're out in the country here and you've got Arabs running this country store.
"Why are you up here taking our money, taking our jobs - I don't approve of that."
The R'n'B singer - who claims Arab taxi drivers refuse to let black men in their cabs - may want to keep his views to himself in the house, however, as former 'EastEnders' actress Nadia Sawalha is said to be "very proud" of her Jordanian roots.
A source shared: "Nadia Sawalha is half Arabic as her actor father Nadim is Jordanian ... She would be disgusted to hear Alexander talk in that way and certainly wouldn't stand for any negativity towards Arabs."
Alexander O’Neal: I’ve never ‘approved’ of Arabs
Alexander O'Neal didn't want to "deal with Arabs" in the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house.
The 'Criticize' hitmaker saw Ken Morley removed from the reality show house after he referred to him as a "negro" and continued to use "unacceptable and offensive" language and while Alexander claims he hates racism "more than anything", he insists Arabs are "distrustful".
He said: "I just don't approve of racism. I just disapprove of it so much. I don't advocate it, I don't want anything to do with it or with anybody that feels that way ... We are all completely different and we are made different for a purpose."
The 61-year-old star added: "Ok, honestly, Arabs. Arabs - I try not to hate anybody but they are probably my most disliked and most distrustful person in the whole world ... So I was hoping I didn't have to deal with Arabs in the Big Brother house."
Alexander believes Arab immigrants in the United States are encroaching on African-American neighbourhoods and "taking" their jobs.
He told The Sun newspaper: "Black people are very trusting of people of colour, we are liberal to people of colour.
"But I've never approved of them, I've never approved of them running our stores.
"We've got Arabs in Mississippi, I'm like, 'What the f**k? We're out in the country here and you've got Arabs running this country store.
"Why are you up here taking our money, taking our jobs - I don't approve of that."
The R'n'B singer - who claims Arab taxi drivers refuse to let black men in their cabs - may want to keep his views to himself in the house, however, as former 'EastEnders' actress Nadia Sawalha is said to be "very proud" of her Jordanian roots.
A source shared: "Nadia Sawalha is half Arabic as her actor father Nadim is Jordanian ... She would be disgusted to hear Alexander talk in that way and certainly wouldn't stand for any negativity towards Arabs."