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Prince George's nanny has been "named and shamed" for allegedly failing to pay council tax in Spain.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hired Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, 43, to look after their eight-month-old son, but it appears the childminder hasn't got a great reputation in her homeland.
The carer was reportedly threatened with a visit from debt collectors and a fine with interest added on unless she paid what she owed in full.
Although she settled her debt, known as IBI - the UK equivalent of council tax - her name still appears on the online register after failing to pay two years' worth of payment in 2007 and 2008.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "She's resolved the situation and owes no money to the council now.
"But it's a major source of embarrassment to her that her name is still on a public debtors' list which is just a click of a mouse away.
"Maria Teresa might like to see it removed from the public arena but there's absolutely nothing she can do about it."
Meanwhile, Maria trained at the prestigious Norland College in Bath, which teaches nannies how to care for children during an intensive full-time three-year degree course, costing a total of £36,000.
The royal couple recruited the new child minder to look after George after his former nanny Jessie Webb, 71, who previously looked after William when he was a child, gave her notice in last month.
Prince George’s nanny avoided tax payments
Prince George's nanny has been "named and shamed" for allegedly failing to pay council tax in Spain.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hired Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, 43, to look after their eight-month-old son, but it appears the childminder hasn't got a great reputation in her homeland.
The carer was reportedly threatened with a visit from debt collectors and a fine with interest added on unless she paid what she owed in full.
Although she settled her debt, known as IBI - the UK equivalent of council tax - her name still appears on the online register after failing to pay two years' worth of payment in 2007 and 2008.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "She's resolved the situation and owes no money to the council now.
"But it's a major source of embarrassment to her that her name is still on a public debtors' list which is just a click of a mouse away.
"Maria Teresa might like to see it removed from the public arena but there's absolutely nothing she can do about it."
Meanwhile, Maria trained at the prestigious Norland College in Bath, which teaches nannies how to care for children during an intensive full-time three-year degree course, costing a total of £36,000.
The royal couple recruited the new child minder to look after George after his former nanny Jessie Webb, 71, who previously looked after William when he was a child, gave her notice in last month.
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Britain's Prince Harry has come under fire over a helicopter flight in Kazakhstan.
Human rights activists have expressed concern about the 29-year-old royal's use of a government chopper to fly to the exclusive Shymbulak ski resort, which is owned by wealthy entrepreneur Serzhan Zhumashov, who has close ties with Kazakhstan's oppressive president Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Allan Hogarth of Amnesty International UK told the Daily Express newspaper: "There's no law against Harry going skiing in Kazakhstan, but he might want to spare a thought for the people who aren't going to be sharing the slopes with him.
"Kazakhstan is a repressive country where torture is rife and political opposition is crushed."
Kensington Palace declined to comment on whether Harry - who went on a skiing trip with his girlfriend Cressida Bonas - had asked for approval from the Foreign Office before going on holiday, but a representative insisted the couple paid for the trip themselves and weren't guests of the Kazakh government.
The spokesperson said: "Prince Harry was a on a private skiing trip. It was exactly that, no more, no less."
Prince Harry under fire over Kazakhstan flight
Britain's Prince Harry has come under fire over a helicopter flight in Kazakhstan.
Human rights activists have expressed concern about the 29-year-old royal's use of a government chopper to fly to the exclusive Shymbulak ski resort, which is owned by wealthy entrepreneur Serzhan Zhumashov, who has close ties with Kazakhstan's oppressive president Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Allan Hogarth of Amnesty International UK told the Daily Express newspaper: "There's no law against Harry going skiing in Kazakhstan, but he might want to spare a thought for the people who aren't going to be sharing the slopes with him.
"Kazakhstan is a repressive country where torture is rife and political opposition is crushed."
Kensington Palace declined to comment on whether Harry - who went on a skiing trip with his girlfriend Cressida Bonas - had asked for approval from the Foreign Office before going on holiday, but a representative insisted the couple paid for the trip themselves and weren't guests of the Kazakh government.
The spokesperson said: "Prince Harry was a on a private skiing trip. It was exactly that, no more, no less."
Royal
Niall Horan wants to invite Queen Elizabeth to a One Direction concert.
The 20-year-old heartthrob was among the stars who met the monarch at a special event in Buckingham Palace yesterday (25.03.14) to mark the contributions of Irish people in Britain - ahead of Irish president Michael D Higgins' state visit to the country next month - and is considering extending an invitation to her to see him at work.
He quipped to the Daily Express newspaper: "I might ask her if she wants to come to a show.
"It's an absolute honour to be here with two great countries coming together. I couldn't believe it when I got the invitation. To have met Her Majesty again was a great experience."
Irish 'X Factor' judge Louis Walsh exchanged a few words with the 87-year-old monarch, too.
He said: "We talked about her visit to Ireland, she said she had a wonderful time and that she'd love to come back again. She said she thought she picked the perfect moment to come while Mary McAleese was still president.
"I didn't ask if she watches 'The X Factor' but I think she might be watching 'Strictly Come Dancing'."
A palace spokesperson said of the event: "It was a really fun evening - great company and extremely relaxed. Her Majesty seemed to enjoy the craic."
Niall Horan: Queen can come to a concert
Niall Horan wants to invite Queen Elizabeth to a One Direction concert.
The 20-year-old heartthrob was among the stars who met the monarch at a special event in Buckingham Palace yesterday (25.03.14) to mark the contributions of Irish people in Britain - ahead of Irish president Michael D Higgins' state visit to the country next month - and is considering extending an invitation to her to see him at work.
He quipped to the Daily Express newspaper: "I might ask her if she wants to come to a show.
"It's an absolute honour to be here with two great countries coming together. I couldn't believe it when I got the invitation. To have met Her Majesty again was a great experience."
Irish 'X Factor' judge Louis Walsh exchanged a few words with the 87-year-old monarch, too.
He said: "We talked about her visit to Ireland, she said she had a wonderful time and that she'd love to come back again. She said she thought she picked the perfect moment to come while Mary McAleese was still president.
"I didn't ask if she watches 'The X Factor' but I think she might be watching 'Strictly Come Dancing'."
A palace spokesperson said of the event: "It was a really fun evening - great company and extremely relaxed. Her Majesty seemed to enjoy the craic."
TV
Joey Essex will spend Mother's Day (30.03.14) at his mum's graveside.
The 23-year-old hunk was just 10 years old when his mother Tina took her own life aged 38 and, even though a considerable amount of time has passed, the memorable day is still difficult for him and his older sister Frankie.
Speaking to The Sun newspaper, he said: "It's not a great day for anyone who has lost their mum at any age. I normally go to the cemetery to lay a bunch of flowers and think silent thoughts.
"It is what it is and I can't change the past so I just try to pick myself back up again.
"My mates' mums also give me a lot of support. I can turn to them if I'm having an off-day and do all the things a mum and son might do, like go shopping or have lunch."
The former 'The Only Way is Essex' star admits he was in denial about his mum's death for five years, but he's now using his fame to raise money for Child Bereavement UK.
Joey will walk three kilometres in an all-in-one on Sunday for the charity, which supports families when a child dies or when a youngster is bereaved.
He explained: "I wouldn't say I wear onesies that often but it's for a good cause and I hope people will come and join me if they can.
"When I came out of the 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' jungle [last year], I wanted to find a charity that was close to my heart and this [Child Bereavement UK] is it."
Joey Essex to spend Mother’s Day at mum’s grave
Joey Essex will spend Mother's Day (30.03.14) at his mum's graveside.
The 23-year-old hunk was just 10 years old when his mother Tina took her own life aged 38 and, even though a considerable amount of time has passed, the memorable day is still difficult for him and his older sister Frankie.
Speaking to The Sun newspaper, he said: "It's not a great day for anyone who has lost their mum at any age. I normally go to the cemetery to lay a bunch of flowers and think silent thoughts.
"It is what it is and I can't change the past so I just try to pick myself back up again.
"My mates' mums also give me a lot of support. I can turn to them if I'm having an off-day and do all the things a mum and son might do, like go shopping or have lunch."
The former 'The Only Way is Essex' star admits he was in denial about his mum's death for five years, but he's now using his fame to raise money for Child Bereavement UK.
Joey will walk three kilometres in an all-in-one on Sunday for the charity, which supports families when a child dies or when a youngster is bereaved.
He explained: "I wouldn't say I wear onesies that often but it's for a good cause and I hope people will come and join me if they can.
"When I came out of the 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' jungle [last year], I wanted to find a charity that was close to my heart and this [Child Bereavement UK] is it."
TV
Alan Titchmarsh is quitting his chatshow because he doesn't want to die young.
The 64-year-old presenter wants to cut down on his TV work because he doesn't want to risk overdoing it and not being around to watch his grandchildren grow up.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "My dad died at 62 and I've outlived him. I just thought, 'Pace yourself, sunshine, don't go at it like a bull at a gate'.
"I'll never stop completely because I'd be bored rigid. But I think I should just ease up as I'd like to be around to see my grandchildren for quite a while."
Alan recently announced the next series of 'The Alan Titchmarch Show', which brings in around a million viewers every day, would be his last because he wants to make sure he leaves on a high.
Alan - who has been a TV regular for four decades - explained: "This is my eighth year and 15th series of the chat show. If you stay doing the same you get stale and the viewers get weary and I'd rather move on.
"I didn't expect to be working this hard at this age. TV is a young person's game."
The final series of 'The Alan Titchmarsh Show', which airs weekdays on ITV, will be filmed later this year.
Alan Titchmarsh quits TV for fear of dying young
Alan Titchmarsh is quitting his chatshow because he doesn't want to die young.
The 64-year-old presenter wants to cut down on his TV work because he doesn't want to risk overdoing it and not being around to watch his grandchildren grow up.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "My dad died at 62 and I've outlived him. I just thought, 'Pace yourself, sunshine, don't go at it like a bull at a gate'.
"I'll never stop completely because I'd be bored rigid. But I think I should just ease up as I'd like to be around to see my grandchildren for quite a while."
Alan recently announced the next series of 'The Alan Titchmarch Show', which brings in around a million viewers every day, would be his last because he wants to make sure he leaves on a high.
Alan - who has been a TV regular for four decades - explained: "This is my eighth year and 15th series of the chat show. If you stay doing the same you get stale and the viewers get weary and I'd rather move on.
"I didn't expect to be working this hard at this age. TV is a young person's game."
The final series of 'The Alan Titchmarsh Show', which airs weekdays on ITV, will be filmed later this year.
TV
'EastEnders' actress Laurie Brett insists there are "brilliant" scenes ahead as Lucy Beale's death storyline kicks off.
The star, who plays Jane Beale in the BBC soap, claims the cast and crew are in the early stages of the storyline, which will see Lucy (Hetti Bywater) die in mysterious circumstances, leaving her father Ian, played by Adam Woodyatt, devastated.
Laurie told Inside Soap magazine: "All I can say is that there are some really brilliant scripts, and Adam Woodyatt's performance is outstanding. I think the nation should prepare themselves for total devastation.
"There are scenes being filmed that, if they don't make you cry, you must have a heart of stone. People need to order Kleenex in bulk!"
The plot will see Ian and ex-wife Jane try to deal with their loss, after the death of young Lucy in emotional scenes.
She said: "Don't forget, Jane brought up Lucy as her own daughter. I think she will be there for Ian, but I'm not too sure how much room Jane will have to be that rock. She's going to be grieving as well."
Laurie returned to 'EastEnders' in January and has appeared on-and-off on the soap, while her character has been involved with Masood Ahmed (Nitin Ganatra).
But she is still committed to her role as Christine Mulgrew on BBC One's 'Waterloo Road' and is set to film the next series in coming months.
Laurie said: "Jane can't stay long, because I have to go back to 'Waterloo Road'. But in terms of Masood, I think he and Jane worked best when they were just friends.
"Their story was originally based on the 1970s sitcom 'Butterflies', where there were two people who should be together, but weren't. I found that more interesting ... I don't think Jane should go backwards."
Laurie Brett teases ‘brilliant’ Lucy death scripts
'EastEnders' actress Laurie Brett insists there are "brilliant" scenes ahead as Lucy Beale's death storyline kicks off.
The star, who plays Jane Beale in the BBC soap, claims the cast and crew are in the early stages of the storyline, which will see Lucy (Hetti Bywater) die in mysterious circumstances, leaving her father Ian, played by Adam Woodyatt, devastated.
Laurie told Inside Soap magazine: "All I can say is that there are some really brilliant scripts, and Adam Woodyatt's performance is outstanding. I think the nation should prepare themselves for total devastation.
"There are scenes being filmed that, if they don't make you cry, you must have a heart of stone. People need to order Kleenex in bulk!"
The plot will see Ian and ex-wife Jane try to deal with their loss, after the death of young Lucy in emotional scenes.
She said: "Don't forget, Jane brought up Lucy as her own daughter. I think she will be there for Ian, but I'm not too sure how much room Jane will have to be that rock. She's going to be grieving as well."
Laurie returned to 'EastEnders' in January and has appeared on-and-off on the soap, while her character has been involved with Masood Ahmed (Nitin Ganatra).
But she is still committed to her role as Christine Mulgrew on BBC One's 'Waterloo Road' and is set to film the next series in coming months.
Laurie said: "Jane can't stay long, because I have to go back to 'Waterloo Road'. But in terms of Masood, I think he and Jane worked best when they were just friends.
"Their story was originally based on the 1970s sitcom 'Butterflies', where there were two people who should be together, but weren't. I found that more interesting ... I don't think Jane should go backwards."
TV
Sophie Turner worries she'll be killed off in 'Game of Thrones'.
The 18-year-old actress, who plays Sansa Stark in the hit fantasy drama, has admitted it's always a gamble to read the show's scripts because beloved characters are slaughtered at any given time.
Sansa's family has been rocked by numerous tragedies over the last three seasons, with her father Ned Stark (Sean Bean), mother Catelyn (Michelle Fairley) and brother Robb (Richard Madden) all being killed in tragic scenes.
Speaking at the 'Game of Thrones' Season 4 UK premiere at London's The Guildhall last night (25.03.14), Sophie exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "I worry about every character, but I do worry about my own. It's the ambiguity of it all that makes the show so exciting. It's definitely a worry when you get the script - you're like, 'Please don't say I die!' Fingers crossed I don't."
Meanwhile, Liam Cunningham, who plays Davos Seaworth, also weighed in on the drama's killer instinct - revealing it's difficult to plan ahead as an actor working on 'Game of Thrones'.
He explained: "It could be awful. You can't plan ahead, but that's what's great about the show - you invest in these characters and they're suddenly whipped away from you. All you have to do is go on YouTube and see how much the audience is invested in these characters, and then they're whipped away. That's life, isn't it?"
The hit fantasy drama is back for its fourth season on Sky Atlantic next month and fans can look forward to seeing new episodes even sooner as the channel has confirmed plans to simulcast the show at the same time as it airs in America.
'Game of Thrones' Season 4 begins on Monday, April 7 at 2am and will air again at 9pm.
Sophie Turner worries about Game of Thrones fate
Sophie Turner worries she'll be killed off in 'Game of Thrones'.
The 18-year-old actress, who plays Sansa Stark in the hit fantasy drama, has admitted it's always a gamble to read the show's scripts because beloved characters are slaughtered at any given time.
Sansa's family has been rocked by numerous tragedies over the last three seasons, with her father Ned Stark (Sean Bean), mother Catelyn (Michelle Fairley) and brother Robb (Richard Madden) all being killed in tragic scenes.
Speaking at the 'Game of Thrones' Season 4 UK premiere at London's The Guildhall last night (25.03.14), Sophie exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "I worry about every character, but I do worry about my own. It's the ambiguity of it all that makes the show so exciting. It's definitely a worry when you get the script - you're like, 'Please don't say I die!' Fingers crossed I don't."
Meanwhile, Liam Cunningham, who plays Davos Seaworth, also weighed in on the drama's killer instinct - revealing it's difficult to plan ahead as an actor working on 'Game of Thrones'.
He explained: "It could be awful. You can't plan ahead, but that's what's great about the show - you invest in these characters and they're suddenly whipped away from you. All you have to do is go on YouTube and see how much the audience is invested in these characters, and then they're whipped away. That's life, isn't it?"
The hit fantasy drama is back for its fourth season on Sky Atlantic next month and fans can look forward to seeing new episodes even sooner as the channel has confirmed plans to simulcast the show at the same time as it airs in America.
'Game of Thrones' Season 4 begins on Monday, April 7 at 2am and will air again at 9pm.
Showbiz
Mark Wahlberg feels "really old" because he is being honoured with the MTV Generation Award.
The 42-year-old actor will be given the accolade at the MTV Movie Awards next month, and plans to "embrace" the nod as a celebration of his long-running acting career.
Speaking on his award, Mark told Access Hollywood: "You know what that means? It means you're really old. It means you're old.
"I'm embracing it. I never thought I'd make it this far."
Mark also claims having four children, Ella,11, Michael, eight, Brendan, six, and Grace, four, with his wife Rhea Durham has proved helpful in his role as a dad in the upcoming 'Transformers' sequel, 'Transformers: Age Of Extinction'.
He added: "I'm playing a dad, embracing the fact that I'm getting a little bit older, having a daughter who's not quite a teenager yet, but knowing what that's gonna be like."
Mark is set to spearhead the popular sci-fi action film following the departure of Shia LaBeouf, and claims he is looking forward taking a "different" approach to the role.
He explained: "I was really excited about it. I think it has a chance to be a lot bigger than the other ones and that's obviously saying a lot. [Director] Michael [Bay] really kind of took it to another level."
Mark Wahlberg feels ‘really old’ after MTV Generation nod
Mark Wahlberg feels "really old" because he is being honoured with the MTV Generation Award.
The 42-year-old actor will be given the accolade at the MTV Movie Awards next month, and plans to "embrace" the nod as a celebration of his long-running acting career.
Speaking on his award, Mark told Access Hollywood: "You know what that means? It means you're really old. It means you're old.
"I'm embracing it. I never thought I'd make it this far."
Mark also claims having four children, Ella,11, Michael, eight, Brendan, six, and Grace, four, with his wife Rhea Durham has proved helpful in his role as a dad in the upcoming 'Transformers' sequel, 'Transformers: Age Of Extinction'.
He added: "I'm playing a dad, embracing the fact that I'm getting a little bit older, having a daughter who's not quite a teenager yet, but knowing what that's gonna be like."
Mark is set to spearhead the popular sci-fi action film following the departure of Shia LaBeouf, and claims he is looking forward taking a "different" approach to the role.
He explained: "I was really excited about it. I think it has a chance to be a lot bigger than the other ones and that's obviously saying a lot. [Director] Michael [Bay] really kind of took it to another level."
Showbiz
Kim Kardashian felt like Carrie Bradshaw on her US Vogue shoot.
The brunette beauty found posing for the iconic publication reminded her of the lead character in 'Sex and the City' - who was played by Sarah Jessica Parker - in scenes from the 2008 movie when she took part in a wedding shoot for the magazine prior to her nuptials with Mr. Big (Chris Noth).
The star - who appeared on the cover of the magazine alongside fiance Kanye West - said: "I felt like the real life Carrie Bradshaw. It was like the 'Sex and the City' moment when you're doing a shoot for Vogue, trying on wedding gowns."
Kim is thrilled she's had the opportunity to grace the cover of Vogue, especially since it marks the first time a reality star and rapper have featured.
She explained to 'Late Night' host Seth Meyers: "Just to be in the same name as so many amazing people that have been on the cover is such an honour. To have Anna Wintour pick us, and I know it's the first of a lot. They were telling us Kanye is the first rapper to be on, and I'm the first reality star to be on, and the first inter-racial couple. All of this means so much to Kanye and I."
One picture from the photoshoot saw the couple's daughter North, nine months, lying naked on her father's chest as he rests on the 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' star.
She said: "North pee'd on him, right at that moment. He was trying to tell me and I couldn't really hear him and I had to get up and get her - clean her and clean him off."
Seth replied: "I wish there were Vogue out-takes."
Kim, who was laughing, added: "It's a good memory."
Kim Kardashian felt like Carrie Bradshaw on Vogue shoot
Kim Kardashian felt like Carrie Bradshaw on her US Vogue shoot.
The brunette beauty found posing for the iconic publication reminded her of the lead character in 'Sex and the City' - who was played by Sarah Jessica Parker - in scenes from the 2008 movie when she took part in a wedding shoot for the magazine prior to her nuptials with Mr. Big (Chris Noth).
The star - who appeared on the cover of the magazine alongside fiance Kanye West - said: "I felt like the real life Carrie Bradshaw. It was like the 'Sex and the City' moment when you're doing a shoot for Vogue, trying on wedding gowns."
Kim is thrilled she's had the opportunity to grace the cover of Vogue, especially since it marks the first time a reality star and rapper have featured.
She explained to 'Late Night' host Seth Meyers: "Just to be in the same name as so many amazing people that have been on the cover is such an honour. To have Anna Wintour pick us, and I know it's the first of a lot. They were telling us Kanye is the first rapper to be on, and I'm the first reality star to be on, and the first inter-racial couple. All of this means so much to Kanye and I."
One picture from the photoshoot saw the couple's daughter North, nine months, lying naked on her father's chest as he rests on the 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' star.
She said: "North pee'd on him, right at that moment. He was trying to tell me and I couldn't really hear him and I had to get up and get her - clean her and clean him off."
Seth replied: "I wish there were Vogue out-takes."
Kim, who was laughing, added: "It's a good memory."
Showbiz
Miranda Lambert has "calmed down" now she has turned 30.
The country singer - who is married to Blake Shelton - admits she no longer has what she describes as her "I'll burn your house down if you don't listen to me" attitude and feels much more "settled" and happy.
She said: "That attitude brought me here and got me where I am. But that was me in my 20s. The chip on my shoulder is gone.
"At some point, you calm down. I'm happy. I'm more settled. I've put down roots."
However, Miranda insists she didn't feel she had to change for other people.
She said: "I feel like people have accepted me for who I am, with all the craziness, loudness and fire."
The 'Automatic' singer admits it is hard to hear speculation about the state of her marriage, but she thinks country music stars tend to have more solid unions than other people in the public eye.
Speaking to People Country magazine, she said: "There were rumours that it was about our marriage, that it had become boring and predictable. How do people even think that up?
"It's not easy when everyone is trying to tear you down, but you make a commitment and you stick to it. In other parts of the entertainment world, it sometimes seems like marriage is so disposable. But country has some enduring marriages - Johnny and June, George and Nancy, Faith and Tim. I'm thankful we have those role models. I feel like our peers are rooting for us. They're holding us up."
Miranda Lambert has calmed down
Miranda Lambert has "calmed down" now she has turned 30.
The country singer - who is married to Blake Shelton - admits she no longer has what she describes as her "I'll burn your house down if you don't listen to me" attitude and feels much more "settled" and happy.
She said: "That attitude brought me here and got me where I am. But that was me in my 20s. The chip on my shoulder is gone.
"At some point, you calm down. I'm happy. I'm more settled. I've put down roots."
However, Miranda insists she didn't feel she had to change for other people.
She said: "I feel like people have accepted me for who I am, with all the craziness, loudness and fire."
The 'Automatic' singer admits it is hard to hear speculation about the state of her marriage, but she thinks country music stars tend to have more solid unions than other people in the public eye.
Speaking to People Country magazine, she said: "There were rumours that it was about our marriage, that it had become boring and predictable. How do people even think that up?
"It's not easy when everyone is trying to tear you down, but you make a commitment and you stick to it. In other parts of the entertainment world, it sometimes seems like marriage is so disposable. But country has some enduring marriages - Johnny and June, George and Nancy, Faith and Tim. I'm thankful we have those role models. I feel like our peers are rooting for us. They're holding us up."