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Britain's Prince Harry has reportedly been meeting with his ex-girlfriend Cressida Bonas.
The 29-year-old royal split with the dance graduate earlier this year following rumours he was preparing to propose to her, but it's now been revealed that they've been meeting up at his Kensington Palace apartment to discuss the possibility of rekindling their relationship.
A source told the Mail on Sunday newspaper: "They have been in constant touch since they broke up and she has now met up with him.
"It's all very amicable and no one is ruling out that they will get back together, but Cressida hasn't made her mind up and the ball is really in her court."
Rumours of a reunion come after 24-year-old Cressida was spotted enjoying a girl's night out with Harry's cousins, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, last week.
A source said: "She's usually so camera-shy, yet she was all smiles and giggles as the flashbulbs popped."
It's been suggested that snaps of the blonde beauty wearing a floor-length blue gown may have got Harry even keener for reconciliation.
Another source added: "Harry is the jealous type. He will have seen the pictures of Cressida and how stunning she looked."
Prince Harry discussing future with Cressida Bonas?
Britain's Prince Harry has reportedly been meeting with his ex-girlfriend Cressida Bonas.
The 29-year-old royal split with the dance graduate earlier this year following rumours he was preparing to propose to her, but it's now been revealed that they've been meeting up at his Kensington Palace apartment to discuss the possibility of rekindling their relationship.
A source told the Mail on Sunday newspaper: "They have been in constant touch since they broke up and she has now met up with him.
"It's all very amicable and no one is ruling out that they will get back together, but Cressida hasn't made her mind up and the ball is really in her court."
Rumours of a reunion come after 24-year-old Cressida was spotted enjoying a girl's night out with Harry's cousins, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, last week.
A source said: "She's usually so camera-shy, yet she was all smiles and giggles as the flashbulbs popped."
It's been suggested that snaps of the blonde beauty wearing a floor-length blue gown may have got Harry even keener for reconciliation.
Another source added: "Harry is the jealous type. He will have seen the pictures of Cressida and how stunning she looked."
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Britain's Prince Harry has paid tribute to those who died in the World War II battle of Monte Cassino.
The flame-haired royal attended a commemoration service in Cassino, Italy where he met with war veterans from New Zealand and thanked them for their efforts during the Italian Campaign of the Second World War.
The 29-year-old Prince was a special guest at the New Zealand National Commemorative Service held at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, where he paid tribute to over 500 Kiwi soldiers who lost their lives in the conflict.
Mr. Harry Hubbert, a veteran soldier from Auckland, New Zealand told the Auckland Scoop news channel: "He's [Harry] a nice bloke and was interested in what we did, and how we are doing now."
Mr. Hubbert was one of 38 New Zealand Cassino war veterans - all of whom are over 90-years-old - in attendance at the service.
The ceremony was also attended by members of the local community and visitors from New Zealand, all of whom clapped and cheered as the veterans made their way into the area where their fallen fellow servicemen are buried.
A total of 456 soldiers from New Zealand are buried at Cassino, while the names of a further 55 - whose grave locations are unknown - are listed on the memorial plaque.
Prince Harry pays tribute to World War II soldiers
Britain's Prince Harry has paid tribute to those who died in the World War II battle of Monte Cassino.
The flame-haired royal attended a commemoration service in Cassino, Italy where he met with war veterans from New Zealand and thanked them for their efforts during the Italian Campaign of the Second World War.
The 29-year-old Prince was a special guest at the New Zealand National Commemorative Service held at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, where he paid tribute to over 500 Kiwi soldiers who lost their lives in the conflict.
Mr. Harry Hubbert, a veteran soldier from Auckland, New Zealand told the Auckland Scoop news channel: "He's [Harry] a nice bloke and was interested in what we did, and how we are doing now."
Mr. Hubbert was one of 38 New Zealand Cassino war veterans - all of whom are over 90-years-old - in attendance at the service.
The ceremony was also attended by members of the local community and visitors from New Zealand, all of whom clapped and cheered as the veterans made their way into the area where their fallen fellow servicemen are buried.
A total of 456 soldiers from New Zealand are buried at Cassino, while the names of a further 55 - whose grave locations are unknown - are listed on the memorial plaque.
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Britain's Countess of Wessex got a bridal henna tattoo yesterday (18.05.14).
Sophie, Countess of Wessex - who is married to the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward - had the decorative body art painted on her hand and index finger by the artist Humaira Rehrel at the Heart and Soul garden party held by the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh this weekend.
The 49-year-old royal is set to celebrate her 15th wedding anniversary next month, but she decided to begin the celebrations early by having the henna designs drawn on her at the annual event, which celebrates global religion.
Meanwhile, her husband Prince Edward was helping to prepare meals from a number of different cuisines in the nearby kitchen.
The couple, who met at a charity event in 1993 before getting married in 1999 and having two children, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn, are set to visit a number of other locations in Scotland during their visit and are scheduled to officially open the historic Dock Park in Dumfries after its £2 million revamp this afternoon (19.05.14).
Countess of Wessex gets henna body art
Britain's Countess of Wessex got a bridal henna tattoo yesterday (18.05.14).
Sophie, Countess of Wessex - who is married to the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward - had the decorative body art painted on her hand and index finger by the artist Humaira Rehrel at the Heart and Soul garden party held by the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh this weekend.
The 49-year-old royal is set to celebrate her 15th wedding anniversary next month, but she decided to begin the celebrations early by having the henna designs drawn on her at the annual event, which celebrates global religion.
Meanwhile, her husband Prince Edward was helping to prepare meals from a number of different cuisines in the nearby kitchen.
The couple, who met at a charity event in 1993 before getting married in 1999 and having two children, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn, are set to visit a number of other locations in Scotland during their visit and are scheduled to officially open the historic Dock Park in Dumfries after its £2 million revamp this afternoon (19.05.14).
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Joey Essex says his mother's suicide affected his learning.
The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' favourite believes the trauma of his mother Tina hanging herself when he was just 10 years old could be responsible for his lack of general knowledge.
He explains in his new book, 'Being Reem': "Some people reckoned I stopped learning because of what happened to my mum. Almost like I froze in time. I don't know about that but I remember it hitting me really hard."
Joey - who can't tell the time, despite owning a £70,000 Rolex watch - and his older sister Frankie Essex didn't know their mother had taken her own life until a schoolchild blurted it out in the playground two years after the event.
In an extract published in The Sun newspaper, he said: "We didn't know mum had committed suicide for about two years. Dad didn't tell us how it happened to start with, he just said she fell over in an accident.
"I guess he was trying to protect us and I don't think he wanted to deal with it himself. I was convinced she was staying in a hotel and was coming back. As I started getting older I began to get p***ed off.
"I'd constantly say to Dad, 'Can you please find out where mum's gone or how she's died?' "
Despite growing up without a mum, Joey resents people describing suicide as the coward's way out and understands why she did it.
He said: "Deep down, she was ill and unhappy. I was always confused about what was wrong with my mum. She was often in hospital; and I never understood why.
"Someone told me committing suicide is a selfish thing to do because you're hurting other people. But how can you say that? You don't know what the person is going through. To commit suicide you've got to be in another level of pain."
Joey Essex deeply affected by mother’s suicide
Joey Essex says his mother's suicide affected his learning.
The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' favourite believes the trauma of his mother Tina hanging herself when he was just 10 years old could be responsible for his lack of general knowledge.
He explains in his new book, 'Being Reem': "Some people reckoned I stopped learning because of what happened to my mum. Almost like I froze in time. I don't know about that but I remember it hitting me really hard."
Joey - who can't tell the time, despite owning a £70,000 Rolex watch - and his older sister Frankie Essex didn't know their mother had taken her own life until a schoolchild blurted it out in the playground two years after the event.
In an extract published in The Sun newspaper, he said: "We didn't know mum had committed suicide for about two years. Dad didn't tell us how it happened to start with, he just said she fell over in an accident.
"I guess he was trying to protect us and I don't think he wanted to deal with it himself. I was convinced she was staying in a hotel and was coming back. As I started getting older I began to get p***ed off.
"I'd constantly say to Dad, 'Can you please find out where mum's gone or how she's died?' "
Despite growing up without a mum, Joey resents people describing suicide as the coward's way out and understands why she did it.
He said: "Deep down, she was ill and unhappy. I was always confused about what was wrong with my mum. She was often in hospital; and I never understood why.
"Someone told me committing suicide is a selfish thing to do because you're hurting other people. But how can you say that? You don't know what the person is going through. To commit suicide you've got to be in another level of pain."
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Michael French is to leave 'EastEnders'.
The actor, who plays David Wicks, will bow out of the BBC One soap later this year but bosses are keeping the star's exit storyline tightly under wraps.
According to Digital Spy, Michael only signed a short contract to reprise his famous role last year, but agreed to extend his deal when new executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins took over the show earlier this year.
Viewers have seen David planning his wedding to long-term love interest Carol Jackson (Lindsey Coulson) in recent months and the couple are expected to tie the knot later this month.
However, David's recent kiss with Nikki Spraggan (Rachel Wilde) has come back to haunt him as the vivacious blonde has been trying to lure him away from Carol.
Michael originally starred on 'EastEnders' from 1993 to 1996. He later returned in 2012 for on-screen mum Pat Evans' final episodes, and rejoined the soap full-time in September 2013.
While the 51-year-old actor is set to exit Walford, fan favourite Jean Slater, played by Gillian Wright, is coming back for a short stint to support her daughter Stacey Branning (Lacey Turner), who awaits trial for the murder of Archie Mitchell.
Gillian said: "I feel very honoured to be asked to reprise my role as Jean Slater, for a short while. The storyline promises to be challenging and exciting! I look forward to playing again with old friends and new and to pick up the special relationship between Stacey and Jean."
Michael French to leave EastEnders
Michael French is to leave 'EastEnders'.
The actor, who plays David Wicks, will bow out of the BBC One soap later this year but bosses are keeping the star's exit storyline tightly under wraps.
According to Digital Spy, Michael only signed a short contract to reprise his famous role last year, but agreed to extend his deal when new executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins took over the show earlier this year.
Viewers have seen David planning his wedding to long-term love interest Carol Jackson (Lindsey Coulson) in recent months and the couple are expected to tie the knot later this month.
However, David's recent kiss with Nikki Spraggan (Rachel Wilde) has come back to haunt him as the vivacious blonde has been trying to lure him away from Carol.
Michael originally starred on 'EastEnders' from 1993 to 1996. He later returned in 2012 for on-screen mum Pat Evans' final episodes, and rejoined the soap full-time in September 2013.
While the 51-year-old actor is set to exit Walford, fan favourite Jean Slater, played by Gillian Wright, is coming back for a short stint to support her daughter Stacey Branning (Lacey Turner), who awaits trial for the murder of Archie Mitchell.
Gillian said: "I feel very honoured to be asked to reprise my role as Jean Slater, for a short while. The storyline promises to be challenging and exciting! I look forward to playing again with old friends and new and to pick up the special relationship between Stacey and Jean."
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Ant and Dec once tried to buy the 'Byker Grove' youth club building but had their bid rejected.
The national treasures, who won two awards for 'Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway' at the British Academy Television Awards last night (18.05.14), first shot to fame on the BBC children's drama series filmed in Newcastle and wanted to help others wanting to get into the industry by buying the 13th Century Benwell Tower and using it to hold workshops for young people.
Ant told BANG Showbiz: "A few years ago, I don't know whether I should say this, but why not? We tried to buy the building that 'Byker Grove' was made in and turn it into a performing arts centre but we didn't get it. So it's something we've definitely looked at [helping others]."
It was reported in 2012 that the turreted Victorian building would instead become an Islamic school and it was originally put on the market for £1 million.
Dec went on to talk about how the pair, who also present 'Britain's Got Talent' and 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!', still want to help children realise their dreams.
He said: "If we made it, there must be other kids in the north east who can do it too.
"We've talked about it [helping young kids] but we haven't kind of finalised any details yet. Hopefully we'll be able to facilitate other kids, like us from the same background, to hopefully get into the industry in some way. But also in Scotland and Wales. Just because they're not from London doesn't mean they can't do it."
Talking about their awards for Entertainment Programme and Entertainment Performance, which they were given at the ceremony at London's Theatre Royal, Dec added: "It's just like a dream, I go to work every day with my best mate, we're winning awards and having a great time and working on amazing shows. It doesn't really get better than this."
Ant and Dec tried to buy Byker Grove youth club
Ant and Dec once tried to buy the 'Byker Grove' youth club building but had their bid rejected.
The national treasures, who won two awards for 'Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway' at the British Academy Television Awards last night (18.05.14), first shot to fame on the BBC children's drama series filmed in Newcastle and wanted to help others wanting to get into the industry by buying the 13th Century Benwell Tower and using it to hold workshops for young people.
Ant told BANG Showbiz: "A few years ago, I don't know whether I should say this, but why not? We tried to buy the building that 'Byker Grove' was made in and turn it into a performing arts centre but we didn't get it. So it's something we've definitely looked at [helping others]."
It was reported in 2012 that the turreted Victorian building would instead become an Islamic school and it was originally put on the market for £1 million.
Dec went on to talk about how the pair, who also present 'Britain's Got Talent' and 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!', still want to help children realise their dreams.
He said: "If we made it, there must be other kids in the north east who can do it too.
"We've talked about it [helping young kids] but we haven't kind of finalised any details yet. Hopefully we'll be able to facilitate other kids, like us from the same background, to hopefully get into the industry in some way. But also in Scotland and Wales. Just because they're not from London doesn't mean they can't do it."
Talking about their awards for Entertainment Programme and Entertainment Performance, which they were given at the ceremony at London's Theatre Royal, Dec added: "It's just like a dream, I go to work every day with my best mate, we're winning awards and having a great time and working on amazing shows. It doesn't really get better than this."
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Cilla Black almost cried when she received a standing ovation at the British Academy Television Awards last night (18.05.14).
The 70-year-old presenter, who was honoured with the Special Award at the ceremony at London's Theatre Royal, admitted she was overcome with emotion on stage.
She told BANG Showbiz: "I nearly went tonight [and cried], when the whole of the audience stood up. I thought, 'This is for me?' I've been doing exactly what I've wanted to do all my life. For me, to have the whole audience stand up was amazing. It's a great honour to get the BAFTA."
The star, who will be played by BAFTA-winning actress Sheridan Smith in a new drama, claims she's only ever been herself and has never tried to be someone she isn't.
Cilla said: "My life is flashing before my eyes but to have someone in your own lifetime play you ... I feel so honoured and so pleased."
Asked if she wanted Sheridan to play a sexy version of her, she replied: "I'm not sexy ... really. God knows I've tried."
Cilla, who previously said she wanted to die at 75, admits she "lied" and presenter Sir Bruce Forsyth, who she bumped into at the BAFTAs, told her he wasn't impressed by her comments.
She said: "He told me off, he said, 'I heard you wanted to die at 75', and I said, 'I lied.' I said that four years ago. I did lie, now I'm in my 71st year.
"I've lived by the book being a star, not going out when you don't want to be seen. I can't stand people who say, 'I want my privacy', then they got to Mahiki [the London club]. Stay at home why don't you?"
The star, who has sons Robert, Ben and Jack with late husband Bobby Willis, also claims becoming a mother is what she is most proud of in her life.
She said: "I always wanted six children but then Bobby didn't agree, but I have three fabulous boys and they've all really done me proud. They'll all in the business behind the scenes in television and take care of me."
Cilla Black: I almost cried at BAFTAs
Cilla Black almost cried when she received a standing ovation at the British Academy Television Awards last night (18.05.14).
The 70-year-old presenter, who was honoured with the Special Award at the ceremony at London's Theatre Royal, admitted she was overcome with emotion on stage.
She told BANG Showbiz: "I nearly went tonight [and cried], when the whole of the audience stood up. I thought, 'This is for me?' I've been doing exactly what I've wanted to do all my life. For me, to have the whole audience stand up was amazing. It's a great honour to get the BAFTA."
The star, who will be played by BAFTA-winning actress Sheridan Smith in a new drama, claims she's only ever been herself and has never tried to be someone she isn't.
Cilla said: "My life is flashing before my eyes but to have someone in your own lifetime play you ... I feel so honoured and so pleased."
Asked if she wanted Sheridan to play a sexy version of her, she replied: "I'm not sexy ... really. God knows I've tried."
Cilla, who previously said she wanted to die at 75, admits she "lied" and presenter Sir Bruce Forsyth, who she bumped into at the BAFTAs, told her he wasn't impressed by her comments.
She said: "He told me off, he said, 'I heard you wanted to die at 75', and I said, 'I lied.' I said that four years ago. I did lie, now I'm in my 71st year.
"I've lived by the book being a star, not going out when you don't want to be seen. I can't stand people who say, 'I want my privacy', then they got to Mahiki [the London club]. Stay at home why don't you?"
The star, who has sons Robert, Ben and Jack with late husband Bobby Willis, also claims becoming a mother is what she is most proud of in her life.
She said: "I always wanted six children but then Bobby didn't agree, but I have three fabulous boys and they've all really done me proud. They'll all in the business behind the scenes in television and take care of me."
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WWE Diva Layla wants to compete on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The sexy star - who was born and raised in London - has a professional dancing background and she would love the opportunity to return to her home country and show her skills on the ballroom TV show.
Layla - who is currently partnered with ballroom dancing Superstar Fandango - told BANG Showbiz: "I've been watching 'Strictly Come Dancing' and I have to say I definitely want to be a part of that. That's something that I'm looking to do in the near future ... I'm absolutely up for doing it, I want to come back to England and settle down at home and I'd love to do that show. I think I'd be a character on it, everyone would either love me or hate me but I'd definitely get a reaction."
The 36-year-old competitor is also confident she could step in and take over hosting duties from Tess Daly or Claudia Winkleman - who will present the main show with Tess on the next series after Sir Bruce Forsyth retired from the BBC programme.
She said: "I want to say congratulations to Abbey Clancy who won last year and not only that I have to say congrats to Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, girl power! But if they ever need a replacement they better make sure they call me up. I'll come and host the show."
Before arriving in World Wrestling Entertainment as the winner of the WWE Diva Search contest in 2006 Layla danced for basketball team Miami Heat and for numerous rappers and pop stars, including Kanye West, P. Diddy and Sir Elton John and she believes that experience would serve her well on 'Strictly...'
She said: "It's great being with Fandango because I get to go back to my dancing background. I miss dancing, it's something I've always done since I was a little girl. I trained at Italia Conti ... I've danced with a lot of stars in the UK like Ms. Dynamite, Elton John and Blue as well as people like P. Diddy, Mace, Kanye West and Jamie Foxx in the US."
Layla and a host of other Superstars such as Hulk Hogan and John Cena are currently in the UK for the 'WWE Live WrestleMania Revenge' tour.
'RAW' comes to The O2 arena in London tonight (19.05.14) with 'SmackDown' following at the same venue on Tuesday evening (20.05.14).
Live shows also take place at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield on Tuesday, Belfast's Odyssey Arena on Wednesday (21.05.14) and The O2 in Dublin on Thursday (22.05.14).
Information and a few remaining tickets are available at Bookingsdirect.com.
WWE Diva Layla wants to compete on Strictly Come Dancing
WWE Diva Layla wants to compete on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The sexy star - who was born and raised in London - has a professional dancing background and she would love the opportunity to return to her home country and show her skills on the ballroom TV show.
Layla - who is currently partnered with ballroom dancing Superstar Fandango - told BANG Showbiz: "I've been watching 'Strictly Come Dancing' and I have to say I definitely want to be a part of that. That's something that I'm looking to do in the near future ... I'm absolutely up for doing it, I want to come back to England and settle down at home and I'd love to do that show. I think I'd be a character on it, everyone would either love me or hate me but I'd definitely get a reaction."
The 36-year-old competitor is also confident she could step in and take over hosting duties from Tess Daly or Claudia Winkleman - who will present the main show with Tess on the next series after Sir Bruce Forsyth retired from the BBC programme.
She said: "I want to say congratulations to Abbey Clancy who won last year and not only that I have to say congrats to Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, girl power! But if they ever need a replacement they better make sure they call me up. I'll come and host the show."
Before arriving in World Wrestling Entertainment as the winner of the WWE Diva Search contest in 2006 Layla danced for basketball team Miami Heat and for numerous rappers and pop stars, including Kanye West, P. Diddy and Sir Elton John and she believes that experience would serve her well on 'Strictly...'
She said: "It's great being with Fandango because I get to go back to my dancing background. I miss dancing, it's something I've always done since I was a little girl. I trained at Italia Conti ... I've danced with a lot of stars in the UK like Ms. Dynamite, Elton John and Blue as well as people like P. Diddy, Mace, Kanye West and Jamie Foxx in the US."
Layla and a host of other Superstars such as Hulk Hogan and John Cena are currently in the UK for the 'WWE Live WrestleMania Revenge' tour.
'RAW' comes to The O2 arena in London tonight (19.05.14) with 'SmackDown' following at the same venue on Tuesday evening (20.05.14).
Live shows also take place at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield on Tuesday, Belfast's Odyssey Arena on Wednesday (21.05.14) and The O2 in Dublin on Thursday (22.05.14).
Information and a few remaining tickets are available at Bookingsdirect.com.