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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit the Taj Mahal on their upcoming trip to India.
Prince William will follow in the footsteps of his late mother, Princess Diana, by visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site when he and his wife Duchess Catherine travel to India in April.
An "advance team" from the British High Commission reportedly held talks with officials in Agra last week to arrange the visit.
A source told the Times of India: "The advance team did not disclose much information about the itinerary. Even the date was not shared with us."
This will be the first visit to the country for William and Catherine, who will travel without their children, Prince George, two, and Princess Charlotte, nine months.
They will remain in the UK with their nanny, Maria Borallo, and grandparents, Michael and Carole Middleton.
Their trip to India was announced last year with a spokesperson saying: "Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit India in the spring of 2016.
"The visit is being undertaken at the request of Her Majesty's Government and will be the first time The Duke and Duchess have visited the country."
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to visit Taj Mahal
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit the Taj Mahal on their upcoming trip to India.
Prince William will follow in the footsteps of his late mother, Princess Diana, by visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site when he and his wife Duchess Catherine travel to India in April.
An "advance team" from the British High Commission reportedly held talks with officials in Agra last week to arrange the visit.
A source told the Times of India: "The advance team did not disclose much information about the itinerary. Even the date was not shared with us."
This will be the first visit to the country for William and Catherine, who will travel without their children, Prince George, two, and Princess Charlotte, nine months.
They will remain in the UK with their nanny, Maria Borallo, and grandparents, Michael and Carole Middleton.
Their trip to India was announced last year with a spokesperson saying: "Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit India in the spring of 2016.
"The visit is being undertaken at the request of Her Majesty's Government and will be the first time The Duke and Duchess have visited the country."
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Damian Lewis gave Britain's Prince Charles a history lesson as he attended the Prince's Trust Invest in Futures Gala dinner yesterday evening (04.02.16).
The 44-year-old actor - who is best known for his role as King Henry VIII of England in BBC period drama 'Wolf Hall' - was speaking to the 67-year-old royal about his character when he decided to share his knowledge about the former King with the royal host.
He said: "You know he invented 'Your Majesty'? No monarch before Henry VIII was 'Your Majesty', because monarch wasn't enough."
After their discussion, Damian's wife Helen McCrory joked: "Only my husband could give the future king of England history lessons on the monarchy."
Meanwhile, Kylie Minogue provided the entertainment as guests packed into The Old Billingsgate in London, and stunned in a beautiful but daring gold gown.
Before Kylie took to the stage, Prince Charles told the gathered crowd: "I met Kylie a long time ago - her voice and movements get better and better each year."
Attendees at the event included Naomie Harris, Geri Horner, David Haye and Jerry Hall.
Damian Lewis gives Britain’s Prince Charles a history lesson
Damian Lewis gave Britain's Prince Charles a history lesson as he attended the Prince's Trust Invest in Futures Gala dinner yesterday evening (04.02.16).
The 44-year-old actor - who is best known for his role as King Henry VIII of England in BBC period drama 'Wolf Hall' - was speaking to the 67-year-old royal about his character when he decided to share his knowledge about the former King with the royal host.
He said: "You know he invented 'Your Majesty'? No monarch before Henry VIII was 'Your Majesty', because monarch wasn't enough."
After their discussion, Damian's wife Helen McCrory joked: "Only my husband could give the future king of England history lessons on the monarchy."
Meanwhile, Kylie Minogue provided the entertainment as guests packed into The Old Billingsgate in London, and stunned in a beautiful but daring gold gown.
Before Kylie took to the stage, Prince Charles told the gathered crowd: "I met Kylie a long time ago - her voice and movements get better and better each year."
Attendees at the event included Naomie Harris, Geri Horner, David Haye and Jerry Hall.
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Britain's Princess Anne praised Scottish soldiers as she visited their base in Cyprus.
The 65-year-old royal made a flying visit to the troops of the 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland and toured their base in UN Nicosia.
She said: "I'm confident that you do this as well as you do everything else, as you approach all the roles that you do, with a consummate professionalism. Thank you for another job well done."
During her visit, she inspected the Guard of Honour before she was shown the 'Green Line', which divides the northern Turkish region and the southern Greek region of the country.
It is no surprise that the Princess Royal was named the hardest working royal of 2015 as she has already racked up a number of foreign trips since the start of this year.
The Princess was recently in the Falkland Islands, where she laid a wreath to remember the British recapture of the island.
The daughter of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh attended a ceremony to celebrate the liberation of the islands at the 1982 Liberation Monument whilst the Reverend Kathy Biles conducted a service to mark the occasion alongside representatives of the local community.
Britain’s Princess Anne visits troops
Britain's Princess Anne praised Scottish soldiers as she visited their base in Cyprus.
The 65-year-old royal made a flying visit to the troops of the 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland and toured their base in UN Nicosia.
She said: "I'm confident that you do this as well as you do everything else, as you approach all the roles that you do, with a consummate professionalism. Thank you for another job well done."
During her visit, she inspected the Guard of Honour before she was shown the 'Green Line', which divides the northern Turkish region and the southern Greek region of the country.
It is no surprise that the Princess Royal was named the hardest working royal of 2015 as she has already racked up a number of foreign trips since the start of this year.
The Princess was recently in the Falkland Islands, where she laid a wreath to remember the British recapture of the island.
The daughter of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh attended a ceremony to celebrate the liberation of the islands at the 1982 Liberation Monument whilst the Reverend Kathy Biles conducted a service to mark the occasion alongside representatives of the local community.
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Britain's Prince Harry has congratulated a team of amputee rowers who have successfully crossed the Atlantic.
The team of four - Cayle Royce, Paddy Gallagher, Nigel Rogoff and Lee Spencer - completed their 3,000 mile row from the Canary Islands to Antigua's English Harbour yesterday (04.02.16) to raise money for injured servicemen.
Cayle, who leaded the team, told the Evening Standard newspaper: "We are so proud to be the first all-amputee team to row an ocean and extremely humbled by the support we have received. We are very proud to be able to support injured servicemen and women everywhere through the Endeavour Fund, Help for Heroes and Blesma.
"Although totally exhausted, we are ready to celebrate the fact we have just conquered 3,000 miles in the world's toughest ocean rowing race. There is life beyond injury - that's our message, we hope it's out there."
The team suffered a bit of a setback earlier on in the month when they were forced to take a break during their journey because of the bad weather but were cheered up by a surprise phone call from the 31-year-old royal.
A spokesperson for the team said at the time: "It gave them a real boost. It was a surprise phone call - they had no idea. He asked them about the storm and wished them well for the rest of the journey. They have been in good spirits throughout, which is a testament to their determination."
Britain’s Prince Harry congratulates amputee rowing team
Britain's Prince Harry has congratulated a team of amputee rowers who have successfully crossed the Atlantic.
The team of four - Cayle Royce, Paddy Gallagher, Nigel Rogoff and Lee Spencer - completed their 3,000 mile row from the Canary Islands to Antigua's English Harbour yesterday (04.02.16) to raise money for injured servicemen.
Cayle, who leaded the team, told the Evening Standard newspaper: "We are so proud to be the first all-amputee team to row an ocean and extremely humbled by the support we have received. We are very proud to be able to support injured servicemen and women everywhere through the Endeavour Fund, Help for Heroes and Blesma.
"Although totally exhausted, we are ready to celebrate the fact we have just conquered 3,000 miles in the world's toughest ocean rowing race. There is life beyond injury - that's our message, we hope it's out there."
The team suffered a bit of a setback earlier on in the month when they were forced to take a break during their journey because of the bad weather but were cheered up by a surprise phone call from the 31-year-old royal.
A spokesperson for the team said at the time: "It gave them a real boost. It was a surprise phone call - they had no idea. He asked them about the storm and wished them well for the rest of the journey. They have been in good spirits throughout, which is a testament to their determination."
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Britain's Duchess of Cornwall was given a parking ticket as she toured the Poppy Factory.
The 68-year-old royal was visiting the charity's centre in London when she was presented with the penalty charge notice by paratrooper-turned-parking enforcement officer Richard Dungate.
When he handed her the gift, she joked back: "I'll have to hang this up on my wall."
Richard also spoke of his "honour" at having a chance to meet the Duchess.
He added to HELLO! magazine: "I was going to put it on her motor, but they wouldn't allow me. It was an honour to meet the Duchess - what a lovely lady and she listens as well."
Duchess Camilla has been a patron of the charity, which aims to provide employment for ex-servicemen, since 2013.
A post on their official website reads: "We are the country's leading employment charity for veterans with health conditions or impairments. By providing free, ongoing employment support and bespoke opportunities within businesses across the country, we have helped hundreds of disabled ex-Service men and women to restore their financial independence through sustainable and rewarding careers.
"Our vision is that every disabled veteran should have the opportunity for meaningful work. We also employ a workforce of disabled veterans and their dependents at our headquarters in Richmond, Surrey, to make the Remembrance poppies, crosses and wreaths for The Royal British Legion and The Royal Family - something we have been doing for nearly a century."
Britain’s Duchess of Cornwall handed parking ticket
Britain's Duchess of Cornwall was given a parking ticket as she toured the Poppy Factory.
The 68-year-old royal was visiting the charity's centre in London when she was presented with the penalty charge notice by paratrooper-turned-parking enforcement officer Richard Dungate.
When he handed her the gift, she joked back: "I'll have to hang this up on my wall."
Richard also spoke of his "honour" at having a chance to meet the Duchess.
He added to HELLO! magazine: "I was going to put it on her motor, but they wouldn't allow me. It was an honour to meet the Duchess - what a lovely lady and she listens as well."
Duchess Camilla has been a patron of the charity, which aims to provide employment for ex-servicemen, since 2013.
A post on their official website reads: "We are the country's leading employment charity for veterans with health conditions or impairments. By providing free, ongoing employment support and bespoke opportunities within businesses across the country, we have helped hundreds of disabled ex-Service men and women to restore their financial independence through sustainable and rewarding careers.
"Our vision is that every disabled veteran should have the opportunity for meaningful work. We also employ a workforce of disabled veterans and their dependents at our headquarters in Richmond, Surrey, to make the Remembrance poppies, crosses and wreaths for The Royal British Legion and The Royal Family - something we have been doing for nearly a century."
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Britain's Duchess of Cornwall has invited a prisoner to decorate the palace.
During a visit to Brixton Prison, where she toured construction skill workshops put on by charity Bounce Back, the 68-year-old royal invited Darren to do a spot of painting at the royal's London residence of Buckingham Palace.
He told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: "She even asked me if I would come and do the palace! I think that was a joke but of course I said yes and that I would come and meet Charlie.
"I was a bricklayer before but I didn't really know anything about decorating. Even if I don't do it as a job I will be able to do up my own place."
Meanwhile, the Duchess was also on hand to recommend a book as she joined a number of prisoners at their reading group.
Ensley, who took part in the discussion, said: "I asked her what she would recommend and she suggested this book about a soldier who lost both his legs in Afghanistan. I am most definitely going to be taking up her recommendation of 'Anatomy of a Soldier'.
"Books Unlocked is really important because of the knowledge and because you have so much time - it's an escapism. It's a way to get outside. You can get anywhere with a book. You can lose yourself even though you only have a really small space in the prison."
Britain’s Duchess of Cornwall invites criminal to decorate palace
Britain's Duchess of Cornwall has invited a prisoner to decorate the palace.
During a visit to Brixton Prison, where she toured construction skill workshops put on by charity Bounce Back, the 68-year-old royal invited Darren to do a spot of painting at the royal's London residence of Buckingham Palace.
He told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: "She even asked me if I would come and do the palace! I think that was a joke but of course I said yes and that I would come and meet Charlie.
"I was a bricklayer before but I didn't really know anything about decorating. Even if I don't do it as a job I will be able to do up my own place."
Meanwhile, the Duchess was also on hand to recommend a book as she joined a number of prisoners at their reading group.
Ensley, who took part in the discussion, said: "I asked her what she would recommend and she suggested this book about a soldier who lost both his legs in Afghanistan. I am most definitely going to be taking up her recommendation of 'Anatomy of a Soldier'.
"Books Unlocked is really important because of the knowledge and because you have so much time - it's an escapism. It's a way to get outside. You can get anywhere with a book. You can lose yourself even though you only have a really small space in the prison."
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Prince Charles will attend a star-studded bash in London tonight (04.02.16).
The royal will welcome Naomie Harris, Boris Becker, Phillip Schofield, Geri Horner, Kelly Hoppen, David Haye, Jerry Hall, Joanna Lumley and Hugh Dennis to the Prince's Trust Invest In Futures gala dinner.
Kylie Minogue is expected to perform at the event which will be attended by 400 people.
According to the Prince's Trust website: "Invest in Futures brings together the financial services industry through an annual gala dinner that helps disadvantaged young people become economically active. It is the principal fundraising event of The Prince's Trust, generating vital funds to get thousands of young people into jobs, education or training."
This will be the 11th gala dinner and will be attended by financial services leaders and philanthropists.
To date, the annual gala dinner has raised over £17.5million for disadvantaged young people across the UK - and the 2015 dinner raised over £1.5million in one night.
Previous performers have included Gary Barlow, Michael McIntyre, Sting and Bryan Adams.
Prince Charles for star-studded bash
Prince Charles will attend a star-studded bash in London tonight (04.02.16).
The royal will welcome Naomie Harris, Boris Becker, Phillip Schofield, Geri Horner, Kelly Hoppen, David Haye, Jerry Hall, Joanna Lumley and Hugh Dennis to the Prince's Trust Invest In Futures gala dinner.
Kylie Minogue is expected to perform at the event which will be attended by 400 people.
According to the Prince's Trust website: "Invest in Futures brings together the financial services industry through an annual gala dinner that helps disadvantaged young people become economically active. It is the principal fundraising event of The Prince's Trust, generating vital funds to get thousands of young people into jobs, education or training."
This will be the 11th gala dinner and will be attended by financial services leaders and philanthropists.
To date, the annual gala dinner has raised over £17.5million for disadvantaged young people across the UK - and the 2015 dinner raised over £1.5million in one night.
Previous performers have included Gary Barlow, Michael McIntyre, Sting and Bryan Adams.
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Duchess Catherine will guest edit The Huffington Post on February 17.
The royal will welcome staff from the online publication to Kensington Palace where she will work with the website to highlight the importance of children's mental health and help to launch Young Minds Matter.
From her temporary palace newsroom Kate will discuss the articles, blogs and videos she has commissioned about mental health awareness.
Stephen Hull, editor-in-chief of Huffington Post UK, said in his blog: "Under guidance from Kensington Palace, my team has been working on a series of original articles, blogs and videos commissioned by the Duchess.
"They all aim to inspire families and teachers to lead the conversation with children about mental health, so youngsters feel loved, valued and listened to.
"You'll read about how mindfulness in schools is critical to supporting good mental health in children, how art therapy is helping children affected by mental health issues flourish and how innovative science is solving the mental health problems in primary school children."
Duchess Catherine’s new role
Duchess Catherine will guest edit The Huffington Post on February 17.
The royal will welcome staff from the online publication to Kensington Palace where she will work with the website to highlight the importance of children's mental health and help to launch Young Minds Matter.
From her temporary palace newsroom Kate will discuss the articles, blogs and videos she has commissioned about mental health awareness.
Stephen Hull, editor-in-chief of Huffington Post UK, said in his blog: "Under guidance from Kensington Palace, my team has been working on a series of original articles, blogs and videos commissioned by the Duchess.
"They all aim to inspire families and teachers to lead the conversation with children about mental health, so youngsters feel loved, valued and listened to.
"You'll read about how mindfulness in schools is critical to supporting good mental health in children, how art therapy is helping children affected by mental health issues flourish and how innovative science is solving the mental health problems in primary school children."
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Prince Harry and Juliette Labelle had an "instant connection".
The British prince has reportedly been dating the Los Angeles based PR assistant since meeting over the festive season and they have kept in constant communication via text.
A source told Us Weekly: "Juliette and Harry hit it off and had an instant connection. It will probably just end up being a short-term thing, but they're texting and using a lot of emojis."
However, things aren't believed to be serious as Harry, 31, reportedly also has a "potential love interest" in London.
The insider explained: "Harry is a single guy and would love to meet someone special. But he does have a potential love interest in London!"
Harry - who dotes on his nephew Prince George and niece Princess Charlotte - previously revealed he wants to settle down and have children.
He said: "I would love to have kids right now. There come times when you think now is the time to settle down, or now is not, whatever way it is, but I don't think you can force these things. It will happen when it's going to happen."
Prince Harry’s ‘instant connection’
Prince Harry and Juliette Labelle had an "instant connection".
The British prince has reportedly been dating the Los Angeles based PR assistant since meeting over the festive season and they have kept in constant communication via text.
A source told Us Weekly: "Juliette and Harry hit it off and had an instant connection. It will probably just end up being a short-term thing, but they're texting and using a lot of emojis."
However, things aren't believed to be serious as Harry, 31, reportedly also has a "potential love interest" in London.
The insider explained: "Harry is a single guy and would love to meet someone special. But he does have a potential love interest in London!"
Harry - who dotes on his nephew Prince George and niece Princess Charlotte - previously revealed he wants to settle down and have children.
He said: "I would love to have kids right now. There come times when you think now is the time to settle down, or now is not, whatever way it is, but I don't think you can force these things. It will happen when it's going to happen."
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