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Britain's Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas reportedly shared a ready-meal on Valentine's Day (14.02.14).
The 30-year-old royal and his beau were keen to avoid the restaurant rush on the romantic day of the year, so they reportedly tucked into a Marks & Spencer feast from their Dine in For Two for £20 range.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "No one seemed to notice who she [Cressida] was [when she bought the meal]. She was in a long, dark blue coat, wearing jeans and her hair was down."
"After she left [Marks & Spencer] she headed in the direction of Kensington Palace with her Marks & Spencer carrier bag."
However, this isn't the first time the couple, who have been dating for just over a year, have been spotted enjoying a low-cost meal as they were recently seen indulging in a burger at the food chain Byron.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry has just launched a scholarship, which has been inspired by Second World War pilot Douglas Bader, to get wounded veterans behind the wheel of an iconic Spitfire plane.
This is the latest project set up under his charity, the Endeavour Fund, which aims to help wounded servicemen and women rediscover themselves through challenges and adventures.
The candidates for the scholarship will be selected this summer, according to the Daily Mail newspaper, which will give them a year to train for the 75th anniversary of Battle of Britain next September.
Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas share Valentine’s ready-meal
Britain's Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas reportedly shared a ready-meal on Valentine's Day (14.02.14).
The 30-year-old royal and his beau were keen to avoid the restaurant rush on the romantic day of the year, so they reportedly tucked into a Marks & Spencer feast from their Dine in For Two for £20 range.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "No one seemed to notice who she [Cressida] was [when she bought the meal]. She was in a long, dark blue coat, wearing jeans and her hair was down."
"After she left [Marks & Spencer] she headed in the direction of Kensington Palace with her Marks & Spencer carrier bag."
However, this isn't the first time the couple, who have been dating for just over a year, have been spotted enjoying a low-cost meal as they were recently seen indulging in a burger at the food chain Byron.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry has just launched a scholarship, which has been inspired by Second World War pilot Douglas Bader, to get wounded veterans behind the wheel of an iconic Spitfire plane.
This is the latest project set up under his charity, the Endeavour Fund, which aims to help wounded servicemen and women rediscover themselves through challenges and adventures.
The candidates for the scholarship will be selected this summer, according to the Daily Mail newspaper, which will give them a year to train for the 75th anniversary of Battle of Britain next September.
Royal
Britain's Prince Charles is to tour the Middle East today (17.02.14).
The 65-year-old royal will fly to Saudi Arabia and Qatar as part of a four-day visit, which comes just under a year since he last took a trip to the two nations.
The tour is filled with a majority of private engagements, but there will be some public events included, such as a tour of an old Saudi Arabian city and a visit to a leading museum in Doha, Qatar.
The Prince will be welcomed into the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, by the chairman of the National Guard, Prince Miteb bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud.
Sir John Jenkins, the UK's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, said: "Our two kingdoms share a long friendship, going back to the foundation of the modern Saudi state. Continuity of personal relationships, essential if we are to understand each other better, have been central to this."
The royal family share a strong bond with many of the Middle Eastern countries that are ruled by the Arab royalty.
Nick Hopton, the UK's ambassador to Qatar, said: "I am delighted that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is to visit Qatar again. This is an opportunity to showcase the strong ties between the UK and Qatar, which we value greatly."
Prince Charles starts Middle East tour
Britain's Prince Charles is to tour the Middle East today (17.02.14).
The 65-year-old royal will fly to Saudi Arabia and Qatar as part of a four-day visit, which comes just under a year since he last took a trip to the two nations.
The tour is filled with a majority of private engagements, but there will be some public events included, such as a tour of an old Saudi Arabian city and a visit to a leading museum in Doha, Qatar.
The Prince will be welcomed into the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, by the chairman of the National Guard, Prince Miteb bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud.
Sir John Jenkins, the UK's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, said: "Our two kingdoms share a long friendship, going back to the foundation of the modern Saudi state. Continuity of personal relationships, essential if we are to understand each other better, have been central to this."
The royal family share a strong bond with many of the Middle Eastern countries that are ruled by the Arab royalty.
Nick Hopton, the UK's ambassador to Qatar, said: "I am delighted that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is to visit Qatar again. This is an opportunity to showcase the strong ties between the UK and Qatar, which we value greatly."
Music News
Laura Mvula is an honest songwriter.
The 'Green Garden' singer led a BRIT Master Class at the British Music Experience at London's The O2 last Thursday (13.02.14) where she advised local music students, members of the BRIT School, youth groups and music enthusiasts to always be as true to themselves when composing tracks.
She said: "I think the main ingredient of good songwriting is honesty."
The star - who is nominated for both Best Female and British Breakthrough Act at this year's BRIT Awards - talked about her beginnings in the music industry, and how scary it was when she finished studies at the Birmingham Conservatoire with a degree in composition and had to get a job as a supply teacher.
She said: "I was privileged to have the experience of simply focusing on music when I was at The Conservatoire. When I left I was really scared. I had been in this amazing music bubble. Everyone loved each other, but at the same time were competing with each other - so it was this amazingly creative environment. When I left I was faced with the challenge of finding 'a real job.'
"It was a difficult year - I didn't even know what a manager or a producer did!"
Laura, 27, wrote songs on her computer before releasing her first EP 'She' in November 2012 and her debut album 'Sing to the Moon' last year, which was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize 2013.
Previous stars to share their knowledge at BRITs music masterclasses include Emeli Sandé, Rudimental, Imogen Heap, Bashy and Kate Nash.
The BRIT Awards 2014 will be held at The O2 on February 19 and will be broadcast live on ITV.
Honest songwriter Laura Mvula
Laura Mvula is an honest songwriter.
The 'Green Garden' singer led a BRIT Master Class at the British Music Experience at London's The O2 last Thursday (13.02.14) where she advised local music students, members of the BRIT School, youth groups and music enthusiasts to always be as true to themselves when composing tracks.
She said: "I think the main ingredient of good songwriting is honesty."
The star - who is nominated for both Best Female and British Breakthrough Act at this year's BRIT Awards - talked about her beginnings in the music industry, and how scary it was when she finished studies at the Birmingham Conservatoire with a degree in composition and had to get a job as a supply teacher.
She said: "I was privileged to have the experience of simply focusing on music when I was at The Conservatoire. When I left I was really scared. I had been in this amazing music bubble. Everyone loved each other, but at the same time were competing with each other - so it was this amazingly creative environment. When I left I was faced with the challenge of finding 'a real job.'
"It was a difficult year - I didn't even know what a manager or a producer did!"
Laura, 27, wrote songs on her computer before releasing her first EP 'She' in November 2012 and her debut album 'Sing to the Moon' last year, which was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize 2013.
Previous stars to share their knowledge at BRITs music masterclasses include Emeli Sandé, Rudimental, Imogen Heap, Bashy and Kate Nash.
The BRIT Awards 2014 will be held at The O2 on February 19 and will be broadcast live on ITV.
TV
Suzanne Shaw has been eliminated from 'Dancing on Ice'.
The former Hear'Say singer was up against Kyran Bracken in the skate-off on last night's (16.02.14) show, and although she's been more consistent than the former rugby star throughout the competition, an unlucky stumble during her final routine - which she blamed on her nerves - meant she was voted off by the judges.
She said: "I think it's because I haven't had experience doing the skate-off before. I really wanted to try and make it all the way to the final. I'm just glad we went out on one of our best skates."
Although the 'Pure and Simple' hitmaker made a number of mistakes during the skate-off, her first performance of the night was her strongest yet as she performed a well delivered routine to Alannah Myles' 'Black Velvet' and scored a personal best of 37 points, receiving full marks from judge Karen Barber.
The 32-year-old star won the ice skating contest in 2008 and returned for the all-star series this year with professional skater Matt Evers as her partner but she's now been booted off following the 'girls versus boys' challenge, leaving just five celebrities to battle it out for a place in the final.
Following Suzanne's departure her skate-off contender Kyran, 2009 winner Ray Quinn, former 'EastEnders' actor Sam Attwater, Beth Tweddle and 'Emmerdale's Hayley Tamaddon remain in the competition.
Suzanne Shaw voted off Dancing on Ice
Suzanne Shaw has been eliminated from 'Dancing on Ice'.
The former Hear'Say singer was up against Kyran Bracken in the skate-off on last night's (16.02.14) show, and although she's been more consistent than the former rugby star throughout the competition, an unlucky stumble during her final routine - which she blamed on her nerves - meant she was voted off by the judges.
She said: "I think it's because I haven't had experience doing the skate-off before. I really wanted to try and make it all the way to the final. I'm just glad we went out on one of our best skates."
Although the 'Pure and Simple' hitmaker made a number of mistakes during the skate-off, her first performance of the night was her strongest yet as she performed a well delivered routine to Alannah Myles' 'Black Velvet' and scored a personal best of 37 points, receiving full marks from judge Karen Barber.
The 32-year-old star won the ice skating contest in 2008 and returned for the all-star series this year with professional skater Matt Evers as her partner but she's now been booted off following the 'girls versus boys' challenge, leaving just five celebrities to battle it out for a place in the final.
Following Suzanne's departure her skate-off contender Kyran, 2009 winner Ray Quinn, former 'EastEnders' actor Sam Attwater, Beth Tweddle and 'Emmerdale's Hayley Tamaddon remain in the competition.
TV
'Splash!' is facing the axe after losing two million viewers.
The diving competition fronted by Tom Daley ended its second series on Saturday (15.02.14) - with Diversity's Perri Kiely winning the show by beating Dan Osborne, Keith Duffy and Richard Whitehead - but ITV bosses are thought to be unimpressed by falling ratings.
The final instalment of 'Splash!' peaked at 4.4 million viewers compared to 6.5 million for the final last year.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "'Splash!' has been great fun and really captured the mood after the 2012 Olympics but ITV aren't sure it will stand the test of time.
"At the moment they're looking at ideas to replace it as well as more ideas for Tom."
The show has struggled in the ratings against BBC One's 'The Voice', which was moved to January this year after losing its own ratings battle with 'Britain's Got Talent' in April last year.
The singing competition entertained some 8.7 million viewers on Saturday night.
However, an ITV spokesperson insists it's too early to tell whether 'Splash!' will come back for a new series.
They said: "No decision has been made."
Splash! to be axed
'Splash!' is facing the axe after losing two million viewers.
The diving competition fronted by Tom Daley ended its second series on Saturday (15.02.14) - with Diversity's Perri Kiely winning the show by beating Dan Osborne, Keith Duffy and Richard Whitehead - but ITV bosses are thought to be unimpressed by falling ratings.
The final instalment of 'Splash!' peaked at 4.4 million viewers compared to 6.5 million for the final last year.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "'Splash!' has been great fun and really captured the mood after the 2012 Olympics but ITV aren't sure it will stand the test of time.
"At the moment they're looking at ideas to replace it as well as more ideas for Tom."
The show has struggled in the ratings against BBC One's 'The Voice', which was moved to January this year after losing its own ratings battle with 'Britain's Got Talent' in April last year.
The singing competition entertained some 8.7 million viewers on Saturday night.
However, an ITV spokesperson insists it's too early to tell whether 'Splash!' will come back for a new series.
They said: "No decision has been made."