Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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Queen Elizabeth receives equestrian honour


Britain's Queen Elizabeth was praised as a "true horsewoman" by Jordan's Princess Haya yesterday (26.11.14).
The 88-year-old monarch was given the prestigious Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) accolade in the Audience Room at Buckingham Palace by the princess, who is president of the FEI, and hailed for the "extraordinary bond" she shares with her animals.
Haya said: "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth is a life-long lover of horses who has inspired millions around the world and I am honoured to be able to present the first-ever FEI Lifetime Achievement Award to Her Majesty on behalf of the FEI today.
"She is a true horsewoman, who still rides whenever state business allows, and her knowledge of breeding and bloodlines is incredible.
"The bond between the Queen and horses is truly extraordinary and I can't think of anyone more fitting to receive this very special FEI award in the Year of the Horse."
The FEI handed the award to the queen in recognition of her support for the sport throughout her reign and the passion for horses throughout her family - with her daughter Princess Anne and granddaughter Zara Philips - both having represented Great Britain in equestrian events at separate Olympics - was also praised.
Keith Taylor, chairman of the British Equestrian Federation, said after the ceremony: "Horses have played such a huge part in the life of the queen, and it is a family passion shared particularly with her husband and the two world-class champions in her daughter and granddaughter.
"It's impossible to think of the Royal Family without thinking of horses.
"We are truly blessed to have a sovereign who values the horse and its many types so highly."
The queen's husband, Prince Philip, was previously president of the FEI between 1964 and 1986 and received the Award for Dedicated and Distinguished Services in 2001.

Sophie Wessex meets Downton Abbey cast


Britain's Sophie, Countess of Wessex met the cast of 'Downton Abbey' at a charity event on Tuesday (25.11.14).
The 49-year-old royal - who has children Lady Louise, seven, and James, Viscount Severn, six, with husband Prince Edward - attended the 'Downton Abbey Festive Readings' seasonal celebration at St. George's Church in London, which was held in aid of Tomorrow's People, a charity of which she is patron.
Sophie helped Jim Carter - who plays strict butler Carson on the hit period drama - call out the winners of a raffle, and also met his co-stars Laura Carmichael, Allen Leech and Penelope Wilton, as well as the show's writer Julian Fellowes.
The cast members each offered a seasonal reading at the 18th century church before fans in the audience - who had paid £45 a ticket - got the chance to ask them about life in the show.
After the celebrities had left the stage, a Salvation Army band performed and guests tucked into wine and mince pies.
All proceeds from the evening went to Tomorrow's People, a national organisation that helps excluded and disadvantaged people avoid long-term homelessness and find work.

Unseen Prince George photo made public


A previously-unseen photograph of Britain's Prince George has been made public via Twitter.
The portrait of the future king with his parents Duchess Catherine and Prince William, taken when he was around eight months old, was presented as an official gift after the family's visit to New Zealand and Australia in April this year but had never been seen globally until yesterday (26.11.14).
It is unclear who the intended recipient was but a Kensington Palace spokesperson said it was one of several presented to "people involved in the tour or people they met".
The leaked photograph was signed by the royal couple and was enclosed in a frame.
It is believed the image was taken in March when photographer Jason Bell took a series of official pictures which were subsequently released.
The spokesperson said: "I can confirm it is a photo the Duke and Duchess used as official gifts on their tour to New Zealand and Australia. It was taken by Jason Bell before the tour."
George has not been officially photographed since his first birthday in June.
The family are following royal tradition in giving the pictures as gifts.
William's grandmother Queen Elizabeth presents photographs of herself and her husband Prince Philip when on overseas tours, as do his father Prince Charles and step-mother Duchess Camilla.

Paul Walker’s legacy lives on in charity


Paul Walker's legacy "lives on" through his charity.
The 'Fast and Furious' star - who died in a car crash last November - established Reach Out Worldwide (ROWW) to provide relief in areas affected by natural disasters and his younger brother Cody Walker thinks the late actor would be "stoked" to know the organisation is still going strong.
Cody said: "ROWW continues to be, to function, to help others even after our primary contributor, my brother.
"I know he would be so stoked to know that. ROWW changed his life, and he was so proud of it.
"This year has been very challenging but also extremely rewarding. ROWW would like to thank all of our supporters who have gotten us through this very difficult year. Thanks to you, Paul's legacy lives on through ROWW."
Since Paul's passing, the charity has completed a holiday toy drive, stuffed backpacks ready for children returning to school in September, deployed a team to Mayflower, Arkansas, to assist after a tornado and sent people on a medical mission to the Philippines to provide aid after Typhoon Haiyan.
Cody told E! News: "These missions are truly life changing for all involved. I'm so proud to be a part of this."
And when asked what Cody wants people to learn from the 'Furious 7' star's life, he said not to be too cool and to "live life to the fullest".
He said: "Just live your life to the fullest. Laugh a lot, love and find your true happiness. Remember that no matter how cool you think you may be, you're not cool enough to look down on anyone...ever.
"I am so lucky to have had him as a big brother."

Ryan Reynolds family got closer through dad’s illness


Ryan Reynolds' family grew closer when his father was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
The 'Green Lantern' star's dad Jim, a former cop and boxer, was found to be suffering from the degenerative disease - which causes tremors, rigidity, and balance problems - in 1995 but has never directly admitted having the condition, meaning his loved ones were forced to rally round to try and help however they could.
He said: "I have a slightly different, weird, strange story about that because my father really hasn't ever said he has Parkinson's disease.
"He comes from a pretty prideful generation, and he doesn't really talk about it too much. But, he's maybe said it once or twice out loud
"It kind of galvanized everybody else, to sort of seek resources. And for us, it's in a strange way, it's really kind of brought us together."
Ryan - who is expecting his first child with wife Blake Lively - has been involved with Michael J. Fox's foundation in 2008 and is now on the board of directors and took part in a joint interview with the founder ahead of the Fox foundation's annual gala in New York.
Michael - who was diagnosed with the condition in 1991 but didn't announce it publicly for seven years and says since being open about his illness, he has been afforded a "tremendous opportunity".
Speaking on the 'Today' show, the 'Back to the Future' actor said: "There's shame in illness.
"Once I made my diagnosis known, it's been a tremendous opportunity and a tremendous privilege."

Khloe Kardashian braids hair to avoid Thanksgiving distractions


Khloe Kardashian has braided her hair so she doesn't have to worry about it while cooking Thanksgiving dinner.
The 30-year-old star is putting her culinary skills to the test today (27.11.14) by making lunch for her family for the annual celebration, and the brunette is so determined to get the meal right she got her hair done yesterday (26.11.14) to ensure she would have one less distraction ahead of the big day.
In a message attached to a selfie posted on Khloe's Instagram account, she wrote: "Thank you @hairlovebydominique for braiding me up last night. One less thing to worry about while I'm cooking Thanksgiving dinner for the fam braids on fleek (sic)"
While Khloe is hard at work in the kitchen, her pregnant sister Kourtney, who is expecting her and partner Scott Disick's third child, is having a relaxing day watching comic 'Charlie Brown'.
The brunette beauty - who has kids, Mason, four, and two-year-old Penelope - posted a picture of the show airing on her TV and added the caption: "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving!"
Khloe's mother Kris Jenner recently admitted the 'Kourtney and Khloe Take the Hamptons' star is the only one of her children she can rely on in the kitchen on Thanksgiving day.
She said: "My kids say they'll participate but Khloé is the only one who I can really count on for help in the kitchen."
The 59-year-old matriarch also admitted she was looking forward to cooking up a Thanksgiving feast and revealed she always sets her table four days in advance.
She explained: "I can't wait to make my lemon chiffon and pies in these dishes.
"I set my table four days in advance. It takes me that long to get it just right, layering the different decorations, adding and taking away things until I can stand back and say, 'Yes, that's it.'
"I usually make three turkeys each year - two for the family and one for practice.
"I keep a Thanksgiving notebook of things I've made in the past and new recipes. I rotate dishes from year to year, but there are family favourites that always make the table."