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Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are "doing great".
The couple took a break from their 13-year relationship last August, but the 'Behind the Candelabra' star says they now have things back on track.
He said: "I think we're always working it out. Two people choose to work it out, we're doing great thank you. We're very close and everything's going great."
The 69-year-old actor - who has son, Dylan, 13, and daughter, Carys, 11 with Catherine, 44, as well as grown-up son Cameron from his marriage to Diandra Douglas - says he has learned not to take his wife for granted and his attention is focused more on her than anyone else.
Speaking to Gayle King for 'Entertainment Tonight', he said: "You don't take love for granted... Sometimes we spend more efforts with people that are strangers in terms of making an impression than the person that's closest to us. And you just gotta remember not to take for granted that person that's closest to you."
Meanwhile, Michael has suffered an injury after "getting carried" away at his son's recent Bar Mitzvah, a ceremony which marked Dylan's coming-of-age into the Jewish faith.
Referring to the horah, a type of dance where the honouree and their family members are raised up on chairs, Michael told the New York Post newspaper:
"I'm hurting. I don't know whether it's my groin or a hernia. I got carried away at my son's bar mitzvah this weekend. You know they put you up in the chairs over the top -- I think something happened there."
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones ‘doing great’
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are "doing great".
The couple took a break from their 13-year relationship last August, but the 'Behind the Candelabra' star says they now have things back on track.
He said: "I think we're always working it out. Two people choose to work it out, we're doing great thank you. We're very close and everything's going great."
The 69-year-old actor - who has son, Dylan, 13, and daughter, Carys, 11 with Catherine, 44, as well as grown-up son Cameron from his marriage to Diandra Douglas - says he has learned not to take his wife for granted and his attention is focused more on her than anyone else.
Speaking to Gayle King for 'Entertainment Tonight', he said: "You don't take love for granted... Sometimes we spend more efforts with people that are strangers in terms of making an impression than the person that's closest to us. And you just gotta remember not to take for granted that person that's closest to you."
Meanwhile, Michael has suffered an injury after "getting carried" away at his son's recent Bar Mitzvah, a ceremony which marked Dylan's coming-of-age into the Jewish faith.
Referring to the horah, a type of dance where the honouree and their family members are raised up on chairs, Michael told the New York Post newspaper:
"I'm hurting. I don't know whether it's my groin or a hernia. I got carried away at my son's bar mitzvah this weekend. You know they put you up in the chairs over the top -- I think something happened there."
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Mila Kunis is planning to have a drug-free natural birth.
The 'Black Swan' actress is expecting her first child with fiance Ashton Kutcher and has vowed not to have a pain-numbing epidural injection to ease her labour, which may take place at home.
Speaking about her pregnancy for the first time, she said: "We thought about a home birth, we watched a couple of documentaries and spoke to some midwifes and people, and realised our hospital have the midwives and doulas who can do that.
"I'm going to do it as natural as I can, No epidural, I'm crazy, right. But I wanted this! I did this to myself, I might as well do it right. Well, I did have a little help..."
The brunette beauty also admitted Ashton has been so prepared during her pregnancy, he even stocked up on "goofy" foods he thought she might experience cravings for.
She told TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres: "He assumed that I was gonna have goofy cravings, so he stocked our secondary fridge with weird food. Just like pickles, and sauerkraut, or like anchovies, and ice creams...just in case at one point during this pregnancy I'd be like I really want something.
"And it happened last week, I was like, 'Oh my God, I need a pickle.' It was just the weirdest thing.
"I needed this pickle and he was like, 'Hold on a second' and disappeared in the backyard and came back with the most amazing dill pickle of all time."
Ashton, 36, is also taking Russian lessons so he can communicate with the baby in Ukranian-born Mila's native tongue.
She said: "He's been taking classes for six months, he does it twice a week, a woman comes to the house and gives him lessons."
And the 30-year-old star admitted she and the 'Two and a Half Men' star - who was previously married to Demi Moore - were engaged for some time before it became public knowledge.
She said: "We were able to keep this private for two months without anybody knowing, I think everybody assumed we were engaged for so long that I was wearing the ring in public for two months and nobody commented on single photograph."
Mila Kunis wants natural birth
Mila Kunis is planning to have a drug-free natural birth.
The 'Black Swan' actress is expecting her first child with fiance Ashton Kutcher and has vowed not to have a pain-numbing epidural injection to ease her labour, which may take place at home.
Speaking about her pregnancy for the first time, she said: "We thought about a home birth, we watched a couple of documentaries and spoke to some midwifes and people, and realised our hospital have the midwives and doulas who can do that.
"I'm going to do it as natural as I can, No epidural, I'm crazy, right. But I wanted this! I did this to myself, I might as well do it right. Well, I did have a little help..."
The brunette beauty also admitted Ashton has been so prepared during her pregnancy, he even stocked up on "goofy" foods he thought she might experience cravings for.
She told TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres: "He assumed that I was gonna have goofy cravings, so he stocked our secondary fridge with weird food. Just like pickles, and sauerkraut, or like anchovies, and ice creams...just in case at one point during this pregnancy I'd be like I really want something.
"And it happened last week, I was like, 'Oh my God, I need a pickle.' It was just the weirdest thing.
"I needed this pickle and he was like, 'Hold on a second' and disappeared in the backyard and came back with the most amazing dill pickle of all time."
Ashton, 36, is also taking Russian lessons so he can communicate with the baby in Ukranian-born Mila's native tongue.
She said: "He's been taking classes for six months, he does it twice a week, a woman comes to the house and gives him lessons."
And the 30-year-old star admitted she and the 'Two and a Half Men' star - who was previously married to Demi Moore - were engaged for some time before it became public knowledge.
She said: "We were able to keep this private for two months without anybody knowing, I think everybody assumed we were engaged for so long that I was wearing the ring in public for two months and nobody commented on single photograph."
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Dean McDermott has splashed out on a vintage ring as a wedding anniversary gift to Tori Spelling.
The reality TV star - who is currently fighting to save his marriage to the actress after admitting cheating on her last year - bought a hand-engraved, Renaissance-inspired ring, which is set in 18-carat gold with pear-shaped sapphires, square-cut rubies and greenish yellow peridots, from celebrity jeweller Neil Lane as he wanted a "meaningful" present for his wife of eight years.
Neil told People: "Dean wanted to keep tradition and celebrate their anniversary and 'love story' with a very special, beautiful ring set in gold -- and this one is really cool with lots of colour.
"He loved the multi-color and he wanted gems. It's very stylish and different. He wanted to get a really special jewel, something meaningful -he wanted to show up for Tori with a beautiful ring."
And Dean - who buys a ring for Tori every anniversary - was delighted his choice was a hit with his spouse.
Neil added: "Dean seemed really excited to give her the ring. And he texted me and said Tori was thrilled, that she loved it. He said it was her favourite ring of all the years!"
Dean - who has children Liam, seven, Stella, five, Hattie, two, and Finn, 20 months, with Tori - was also seen shopping for gifts at Victoria's Secret earlier this week and on Wednesday (07.05.14), the day of their anniversary, the couple enjoyed an intimate sushi dinner at Los Angeles eatery Katsuya.
Dean McDermott buys ring for Tori
Dean McDermott has splashed out on a vintage ring as a wedding anniversary gift to Tori Spelling.
The reality TV star - who is currently fighting to save his marriage to the actress after admitting cheating on her last year - bought a hand-engraved, Renaissance-inspired ring, which is set in 18-carat gold with pear-shaped sapphires, square-cut rubies and greenish yellow peridots, from celebrity jeweller Neil Lane as he wanted a "meaningful" present for his wife of eight years.
Neil told People: "Dean wanted to keep tradition and celebrate their anniversary and 'love story' with a very special, beautiful ring set in gold -- and this one is really cool with lots of colour.
"He loved the multi-color and he wanted gems. It's very stylish and different. He wanted to get a really special jewel, something meaningful -he wanted to show up for Tori with a beautiful ring."
And Dean - who buys a ring for Tori every anniversary - was delighted his choice was a hit with his spouse.
Neil added: "Dean seemed really excited to give her the ring. And he texted me and said Tori was thrilled, that she loved it. He said it was her favourite ring of all the years!"
Dean - who has children Liam, seven, Stella, five, Hattie, two, and Finn, 20 months, with Tori - was also seen shopping for gifts at Victoria's Secret earlier this week and on Wednesday (07.05.14), the day of their anniversary, the couple enjoyed an intimate sushi dinner at Los Angeles eatery Katsuya.
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John Tiffany is in talks with J. K. Rowling to helm a Harry Potter play.
The stage director - who has worked on 'Black Watch' and 'Once' - is in the "early stages" of negotiations with the famed author, who penned the series of novels about the famous wizard boy, as they plan to take the story, which follows Harry in his younger years, to the theatre.
The production will follow Harry as an orphan and outcast and also explore his parents, Lily and James, who were killed by the dark Lord Voldemort when he was just 15 months old, reports the Daily Mail newspaper.
Meanwhile, playwright Jack Thorne, 35, is also being "actively" pursued and while "Rowling has met both men", "discussions have not been concluded."
Rowling, 48, won't be writing the show, but she will be collaborating.
She will also co-produce, alongside Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender.
Warner Bros, the studio behind the movies, which starred Daniel Radcliffe as Harry and Emma Watson and Rupert Grint as his pals Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley respectively, will also be involved.
A top executive at Warner's said: "We will see what we have when it's written, and proceed from there. Remember, it's a play, not a musical, so we may not require a great big theatre."
John Tiffany in talks to helm Harry Potter play
John Tiffany is in talks with J. K. Rowling to helm a Harry Potter play.
The stage director - who has worked on 'Black Watch' and 'Once' - is in the "early stages" of negotiations with the famed author, who penned the series of novels about the famous wizard boy, as they plan to take the story, which follows Harry in his younger years, to the theatre.
The production will follow Harry as an orphan and outcast and also explore his parents, Lily and James, who were killed by the dark Lord Voldemort when he was just 15 months old, reports the Daily Mail newspaper.
Meanwhile, playwright Jack Thorne, 35, is also being "actively" pursued and while "Rowling has met both men", "discussions have not been concluded."
Rowling, 48, won't be writing the show, but she will be collaborating.
She will also co-produce, alongside Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender.
Warner Bros, the studio behind the movies, which starred Daniel Radcliffe as Harry and Emma Watson and Rupert Grint as his pals Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley respectively, will also be involved.
A top executive at Warner's said: "We will see what we have when it's written, and proceed from there. Remember, it's a play, not a musical, so we may not require a great big theatre."
Movies

Nikki Reed will star in 'The Sunday Horse'.
The 'Twilight' star has been cast in the film which is based on the true story of equestrian rider Debi Connor who overcomes the odds, and a near-fatal accident, to win the U.S. championship on a horse saved from slaughter, reports deadline.com.
BAFTA-winning 'Left Behind ' director Vic Armstrong is set to helm the project, while Fred Kuehnert will pen the script and Ronnie Clemmer is on board to produce alongside John Duffy.
'The Sunday Horse' is scheduled for a 2015 release.
Meanwhile, Reed - who was catapulted to the spotlight in 2003 following the release of 'Thirteen' - is reportedly dating Derek Hough after announcing she split from husband Paul McDonald in March after two years of marriage.
The 25-year-old actress was spotted making out with Hough, 28, at Rock & Reilly's in Los Angeles last month, while they were enjoying a night out with friends, including Mark Ballas and Cheryl Burke.
An eyewitness previously said: "The whole group was drinking and partying. Derek bought shots for Nikki at the bar. There was lots of PDA, Nikki was feeding him, holding hands, and they left together. They didn't seem to care if anyone was watching."
Nikki Reed to star in The Sunday Horse
Nikki Reed will star in 'The Sunday Horse'.
The 'Twilight' star has been cast in the film which is based on the true story of equestrian rider Debi Connor who overcomes the odds, and a near-fatal accident, to win the U.S. championship on a horse saved from slaughter, reports deadline.com.
BAFTA-winning 'Left Behind ' director Vic Armstrong is set to helm the project, while Fred Kuehnert will pen the script and Ronnie Clemmer is on board to produce alongside John Duffy.
'The Sunday Horse' is scheduled for a 2015 release.
Meanwhile, Reed - who was catapulted to the spotlight in 2003 following the release of 'Thirteen' - is reportedly dating Derek Hough after announcing she split from husband Paul McDonald in March after two years of marriage.
The 25-year-old actress was spotted making out with Hough, 28, at Rock & Reilly's in Los Angeles last month, while they were enjoying a night out with friends, including Mark Ballas and Cheryl Burke.
An eyewitness previously said: "The whole group was drinking and partying. Derek bought shots for Nikki at the bar. There was lots of PDA, Nikki was feeding him, holding hands, and they left together. They didn't seem to care if anyone was watching."
Movies

Arnold Schwarzenegger is glad he's not an actor who is "over the hill".
The 66-year-old star - who hits the big screen in 'Sabotage' - is delighted his age hasn't prevented him starring in Hollywood blockbusters.
Schwarzenegger says: "I feel very honoured that I'm not looked upon as some old guy who is over the hill. That can happen to actors very quickly."
Although the hunk is best known for his action roles he was cast in comedy 'Triplets', which is the sequel to 1988 film 'Twins', and was set to star alongside Danny DeVito and Eddie Murphy.
Meanwhile, Schwarzenegger will reprise his role as the titular cyborg in 'Terminator: Genesis' after he was forced to step down from participating in the franchise while he was the Governor of California between 2003 - 2011.
He "never thought" he would be asked to be in these productions, especially "unusual" comedy films.
Schwarzenegger told The Sun newspaper: "I never thought that all of the studios would come back and ask me to play these characters again.
"To play the 'Terminator' again, or to ask me to do 'Triplets' with Danny DeVito and Eddie Murphy, is very unusual."
Arnold Schwarzenegger glad he’s not ‘over the hill’
Arnold Schwarzenegger is glad he's not an actor who is "over the hill".
The 66-year-old star - who hits the big screen in 'Sabotage' - is delighted his age hasn't prevented him starring in Hollywood blockbusters.
Schwarzenegger says: "I feel very honoured that I'm not looked upon as some old guy who is over the hill. That can happen to actors very quickly."
Although the hunk is best known for his action roles he was cast in comedy 'Triplets', which is the sequel to 1988 film 'Twins', and was set to star alongside Danny DeVito and Eddie Murphy.
Meanwhile, Schwarzenegger will reprise his role as the titular cyborg in 'Terminator: Genesis' after he was forced to step down from participating in the franchise while he was the Governor of California between 2003 - 2011.
He "never thought" he would be asked to be in these productions, especially "unusual" comedy films.
Schwarzenegger told The Sun newspaper: "I never thought that all of the studios would come back and ask me to play these characters again.
"To play the 'Terminator' again, or to ask me to do 'Triplets' with Danny DeVito and Eddie Murphy, is very unusual."
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Usher has recorded a collaboration with Chris Brown.
The 'Good Kisser' singer has confirmed the troubled R&B star - who is currently serving a prison sentence for violating the terms of his probation, stemming from a 2009 assault on pop star Rihanna - will feature on his upcoming eighth studio album and it seems the track will reflect on Chris' recent troubles.
Usher told Revolt TV: "The song that we did together, I think it answers a lot of questions. There's a lot mystery, I think, about a lot of things and the reality is we all are human. And though we may all experience hardship, it's in those times that people should really rally and remember why you fell in love with the artist, why you fell in love with the person."
The 35-year-old star admits he hasn't had a chance to talk to Chris, 25, since he was imprisoned, but says the 'Loyal' singer was in a "good place" after leaving rehab for anger management issues in February.
He added: "We have not been able to talk, but when he first came out of rehab, there was a lot of conversation back and forth and he was in a really good place, good positive place."
While Chris is expected to remain in prison until June, his latest single 'Loyal' - which was released shortly after he was jailed - has enjoyed success in both the US and UK singles charts.
However, plans to release a duet with pint-sized singer Ariana Grande had to be put on hold following his imprisonment.
Chris and Ariana had recorded a music video for 'Don't Be Gone Too Long' and begun a countdown to the song's premiere in the days before he was incarcerated.
Usher and Chris Brown collaborate
Usher has recorded a collaboration with Chris Brown.
The 'Good Kisser' singer has confirmed the troubled R&B star - who is currently serving a prison sentence for violating the terms of his probation, stemming from a 2009 assault on pop star Rihanna - will feature on his upcoming eighth studio album and it seems the track will reflect on Chris' recent troubles.
Usher told Revolt TV: "The song that we did together, I think it answers a lot of questions. There's a lot mystery, I think, about a lot of things and the reality is we all are human. And though we may all experience hardship, it's in those times that people should really rally and remember why you fell in love with the artist, why you fell in love with the person."
The 35-year-old star admits he hasn't had a chance to talk to Chris, 25, since he was imprisoned, but says the 'Loyal' singer was in a "good place" after leaving rehab for anger management issues in February.
He added: "We have not been able to talk, but when he first came out of rehab, there was a lot of conversation back and forth and he was in a really good place, good positive place."
While Chris is expected to remain in prison until June, his latest single 'Loyal' - which was released shortly after he was jailed - has enjoyed success in both the US and UK singles charts.
However, plans to release a duet with pint-sized singer Ariana Grande had to be put on hold following his imprisonment.
Chris and Ariana had recorded a music video for 'Don't Be Gone Too Long' and begun a countdown to the song's premiere in the days before he was incarcerated.
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Madonna claims producer Diplo is a "slave driver" in the studio.
The 'Hung Up' hitmaker is making music with Katy Perry's rumoured boyfriend and admits he pushed her to her limits when the pair teamed up together.
Madonna posted a photograph of her on a laptop on her Instagram account, with the caption: "Working with @Diplo got me like................WHAAaaat? (sic)"
She later added a photograph of herself looking tired after a long session working on new ideas and wrote: "Diplo is a slave driver! Got me working all hours of the night in the studio. Had to sneak into the bathroom! #clicclacclicclacbitchgetoffmyback (sic)"
Diplo, who has had success with his electronic music project Major Lazer, has previously worked with the likes of Beyonce, Rita Ora, Tinie Tempah and Justin Bieber and is known for his reggae-inspired music.
Meanwhile, Madonna has also been in the studio with dance music star Avicii, who produced Coldplay's new single 'A Sky Full Of Stars' and she's set to release new material in coming months.
Madonna: Diplo is a slave driver
Madonna claims producer Diplo is a "slave driver" in the studio.
The 'Hung Up' hitmaker is making music with Katy Perry's rumoured boyfriend and admits he pushed her to her limits when the pair teamed up together.
Madonna posted a photograph of her on a laptop on her Instagram account, with the caption: "Working with @Diplo got me like................WHAAaaat? (sic)"
She later added a photograph of herself looking tired after a long session working on new ideas and wrote: "Diplo is a slave driver! Got me working all hours of the night in the studio. Had to sneak into the bathroom! #clicclacclicclacbitchgetoffmyback (sic)"
Diplo, who has had success with his electronic music project Major Lazer, has previously worked with the likes of Beyonce, Rita Ora, Tinie Tempah and Justin Bieber and is known for his reggae-inspired music.
Meanwhile, Madonna has also been in the studio with dance music star Avicii, who produced Coldplay's new single 'A Sky Full Of Stars' and she's set to release new material in coming months.
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Ali Campbell is thrilled to be reunited with original UB40 member Astro and "flying the flag for reggae again".
The 55-year-old star is back recording with singer-and-rapper Astro who joined Ali and keyboard player Mickey Virtue in January 2014 to reform as UB40.
Astro quit the other incarnation of UB40 - comprised of original musicians but with Ali's brother Duncan Campbell on vocals - after becoming disillusioned with their musical direction following the release of their country album 'Getting Over the Storm' saying it wasn't "something he wanted to be a part of".
Ali is thrilled to be working with Astro again and has promised fans they will be performing pure reggae when they head out on tour to perform with the classic UB40 hits being sung by the legendary vocalists who recorded them.
Talking about his reunion with Astro, the 'Red Red Wine' hitmaker said: "Basically, after UB40 the oldsters made a country album which was a total slap in the face to me, to the fans and to Astro, he came back with me and Mickey - who left with me when I left nearly six years ago now.
"Astro had left and asked if he could join with me, I said, 'Yes.' So we did our first show at the IndigO2 in London in December and the reaction was so good we thought, 'F**k it. Let's get back together again.' We call ourselves UB40. We're back flying the flag for reggae again."
Ali has also criticised his former band - which also includes his other brother Robin Campbell - for touring under their original name but not stating that he has been replaced as the singer.
The 'Can't Help Falling in Love' singer - who left the group in acrimonious circumstances in 2008 - told BANG Showbiz: "All along the line I've been saying, 'Its Ali Campbell's UB40', or 'The Legendary Voice of UB40 Ali Campbell'. So that people knew who they were getting. Now, UB40 the old boys haven't done that once in six years; they haven't said, 'Not original line-up.'
Ali is currently putting the finishing touches to a new album with Astro and Mickey and he can't wait for people to hear it because it is a classic sounding UB40 reggae record.
Talking about the album, he revealed: "The new album is 100 percent reggae, I know the fans are going to love it because it sounds like a UB40 LP ... That'll be out soon on Cooking Vinyl."
UB4O - Ali, Astro and Mickey - will be touring the UK in December with dates in Birmingham on December 19, London December 20 and Manchester December 21. For tickets and information go to Kililive.com.
Ali Campbell ‘flying the flag for reggae’ with reformed UB40
Ali Campbell is thrilled to be reunited with original UB40 member Astro and "flying the flag for reggae again".
The 55-year-old star is back recording with singer-and-rapper Astro who joined Ali and keyboard player Mickey Virtue in January 2014 to reform as UB40.
Astro quit the other incarnation of UB40 - comprised of original musicians but with Ali's brother Duncan Campbell on vocals - after becoming disillusioned with their musical direction following the release of their country album 'Getting Over the Storm' saying it wasn't "something he wanted to be a part of".
Ali is thrilled to be working with Astro again and has promised fans they will be performing pure reggae when they head out on tour to perform with the classic UB40 hits being sung by the legendary vocalists who recorded them.
Talking about his reunion with Astro, the 'Red Red Wine' hitmaker said: "Basically, after UB40 the oldsters made a country album which was a total slap in the face to me, to the fans and to Astro, he came back with me and Mickey - who left with me when I left nearly six years ago now.
"Astro had left and asked if he could join with me, I said, 'Yes.' So we did our first show at the IndigO2 in London in December and the reaction was so good we thought, 'F**k it. Let's get back together again.' We call ourselves UB40. We're back flying the flag for reggae again."
Ali has also criticised his former band - which also includes his other brother Robin Campbell - for touring under their original name but not stating that he has been replaced as the singer.
The 'Can't Help Falling in Love' singer - who left the group in acrimonious circumstances in 2008 - told BANG Showbiz: "All along the line I've been saying, 'Its Ali Campbell's UB40', or 'The Legendary Voice of UB40 Ali Campbell'. So that people knew who they were getting. Now, UB40 the old boys haven't done that once in six years; they haven't said, 'Not original line-up.'
Ali is currently putting the finishing touches to a new album with Astro and Mickey and he can't wait for people to hear it because it is a classic sounding UB40 reggae record.
Talking about the album, he revealed: "The new album is 100 percent reggae, I know the fans are going to love it because it sounds like a UB40 LP ... That'll be out soon on Cooking Vinyl."
UB4O - Ali, Astro and Mickey - will be touring the UK in December with dates in Birmingham on December 19, London December 20 and Manchester December 21. For tickets and information go to Kililive.com.
Royal

Britain's Duchess of Cornwall has made her first public appearance since her brother's funeral.
Camilla put on a brave face yesterday (08.05.14) at the opening of two medical centres for the nation's armed forces, just one week after her brother Mark Shand was laid to rest.
The 62-year-old conservationist tragically passed away last month after sustaining a head injury during a fall in New York. His memorial was held at Holy Trinity Church in Stourpaine, Dorset, on May 1.
The duchess began her official duties at a Royal Air Force base in Leeming, North Yorkshire, where she was greeted by a crowd of eager schoolchildren ahead of opening a £5 million medical centre.
She then headed to open the new £138 million medical training headquarters at the Defence Medical Services Whittington in Staffordshire, where she undertook a tour of the facility and witnessed a special dedication ceremony.
According to the Lichfield Mercury, Camilla said during her speech: "It gives me enormous pleasure to be with you all here today, at Defence Medical Services Whittington, for the dedication of this new, state of the art, medical training facility, which, I know, so many have worked so hard to bring to fruition over the last few years...
"I have seen for myself how tirelessly those in all three medical services strive to achieve the highest possible standards, and I am certain that with the training available here, our Forces will continue to receive the very best medical support."
Before jetting back to London by helicopter, the 66-year-old royal unveiled a commemorative plaque and cut a celebratory cake with Pte Ryan Benson, the youngest person serving at DMS Whittington.
Duchess of Cornwall resumes royal duties
Britain's Duchess of Cornwall has made her first public appearance since her brother's funeral.
Camilla put on a brave face yesterday (08.05.14) at the opening of two medical centres for the nation's armed forces, just one week after her brother Mark Shand was laid to rest.
The 62-year-old conservationist tragically passed away last month after sustaining a head injury during a fall in New York. His memorial was held at Holy Trinity Church in Stourpaine, Dorset, on May 1.
The duchess began her official duties at a Royal Air Force base in Leeming, North Yorkshire, where she was greeted by a crowd of eager schoolchildren ahead of opening a £5 million medical centre.
She then headed to open the new £138 million medical training headquarters at the Defence Medical Services Whittington in Staffordshire, where she undertook a tour of the facility and witnessed a special dedication ceremony.
According to the Lichfield Mercury, Camilla said during her speech: "It gives me enormous pleasure to be with you all here today, at Defence Medical Services Whittington, for the dedication of this new, state of the art, medical training facility, which, I know, so many have worked so hard to bring to fruition over the last few years...
"I have seen for myself how tirelessly those in all three medical services strive to achieve the highest possible standards, and I am certain that with the training available here, our Forces will continue to receive the very best medical support."
Before jetting back to London by helicopter, the 66-year-old royal unveiled a commemorative plaque and cut a celebratory cake with Pte Ryan Benson, the youngest person serving at DMS Whittington.
TV

Ola Jordan is returning to 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The professional dancer is said to have signed up to star in the new series of the BBC One ballroom dancing contest, despite reportedly threatening to quit last year because she felt "bullied" by fellow dancer Karen Hauer.
Her husband and co-star, dancer James Jordan, is expected to follow suit.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Losing her would have been a blow. Now they hope James will follow her lead."
Ola's spokesperson revealed she had been "verbally attacked" and deeply upset during a showdown with Karen last November, with the brunette allegedly branding her a "rubbish dancer".
Show bosses forced Karen to apologise to Ola after the incident, but the 31-year-old blonde's future on the show was left on uncertain terms.
James then posted a cryptic message on Twitter last December, calling for a shake-up of the current judging panel, made up of Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Darcey Bussell.
He wrote: "Maybe instead of always looking to change the amazing pro dancers. I think it's about time they have more judges from the ballroom world!"
A 'Strictly' spokesperson has claimed this year's professional dancer line-up has yet to be finalised.
They said: "Discussions are on-going with all professional dancers for Strictly's next series, and the line-up will be announced in due course."
Ola Jordan to return to Strictly Come Dancing
Ola Jordan is returning to 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
The professional dancer is said to have signed up to star in the new series of the BBC One ballroom dancing contest, despite reportedly threatening to quit last year because she felt "bullied" by fellow dancer Karen Hauer.
Her husband and co-star, dancer James Jordan, is expected to follow suit.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Losing her would have been a blow. Now they hope James will follow her lead."
Ola's spokesperson revealed she had been "verbally attacked" and deeply upset during a showdown with Karen last November, with the brunette allegedly branding her a "rubbish dancer".
Show bosses forced Karen to apologise to Ola after the incident, but the 31-year-old blonde's future on the show was left on uncertain terms.
James then posted a cryptic message on Twitter last December, calling for a shake-up of the current judging panel, made up of Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Darcey Bussell.
He wrote: "Maybe instead of always looking to change the amazing pro dancers. I think it's about time they have more judges from the ballroom world!"
A 'Strictly' spokesperson has claimed this year's professional dancer line-up has yet to be finalised.
They said: "Discussions are on-going with all professional dancers for Strictly's next series, and the line-up will be announced in due course."
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Hugh Jackman has been treated for skin cancer again.
The 'Wolverine' actor - who had cancerous cells removed last November - has urged fans to protect themselves from the damaging rays of the sun after undergoing a proecudure to remove a Basel Cell Carsinoma (BCC).
Posting a picture on Instagram showing his bandaged nose, he wrote: "Another Basel Cell Carsinoma. All out now. Thanks Dr. Albom and Dr. Arian. PLEASE! PLEASE! WEAR SUNSCREEN! (sic).
"Huge thanks to Dr. Arian and Dr. Born for operating on my nose until 10:20pm! #SUNSCREEN (sic)"
BCC is a treatable and common form of skin cancer signified by lesions or growths on the outermost layer of the skin that "often look like open sores, red patches, pink growths, shiny bumps, or scars" and are "usually caused by a combination of cumulative UV exposure and intense, occasional UV exposure, the Skin Cancer Foundation says.
Although it generally doesn't spread, the organisation warn that it can be disfiguring if not treated quickly.
The 45-year-old actor was first treated for the disease last year after wife Deborra-Lee Furness - with who he has children Oscar, 13, and Ava, seven, - urged him to get a "mark" on his nose checked out.
He tweeted: ''Boy, was she right! I had basil cell carcinoma.
''Please don't be foolish like me. Get yourself checked. And USE sunscreen!!! (sic)''
Hugh Jackman undergoes cancer treatment
Hugh Jackman has been treated for skin cancer again.
The 'Wolverine' actor - who had cancerous cells removed last November - has urged fans to protect themselves from the damaging rays of the sun after undergoing a proecudure to remove a Basel Cell Carsinoma (BCC).
Posting a picture on Instagram showing his bandaged nose, he wrote: "Another Basel Cell Carsinoma. All out now. Thanks Dr. Albom and Dr. Arian. PLEASE! PLEASE! WEAR SUNSCREEN! (sic).
"Huge thanks to Dr. Arian and Dr. Born for operating on my nose until 10:20pm! #SUNSCREEN (sic)"
BCC is a treatable and common form of skin cancer signified by lesions or growths on the outermost layer of the skin that "often look like open sores, red patches, pink growths, shiny bumps, or scars" and are "usually caused by a combination of cumulative UV exposure and intense, occasional UV exposure, the Skin Cancer Foundation says.
Although it generally doesn't spread, the organisation warn that it can be disfiguring if not treated quickly.
The 45-year-old actor was first treated for the disease last year after wife Deborra-Lee Furness - with who he has children Oscar, 13, and Ava, seven, - urged him to get a "mark" on his nose checked out.
He tweeted: ''Boy, was she right! I had basil cell carcinoma.
''Please don't be foolish like me. Get yourself checked. And USE sunscreen!!! (sic)''