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Queen Elizabeth has ‘great compassion for people’


Britain's Queen Elizabeth has a "great compassion for people".
The 89-year-old monarch's cameraman Peter Wilkinson has revealed what he's learned about her and the rest of the royal family over the past 18 years.
He said: "There is no point in the Queen getting distressed with people because that wouldn't help anyone, but she has a great compassion for people."
Despite being much younger than the Queen, Peter has confessed he sometimes struggles to maintain the same pace as her when filming her carrying out her royal duties.
He told HELLO! magazine: "She's just amazing, the stamina. I get home at the end of the day, I'm absolutely exhausted trying to keep up with her."
Peter - who previously worked as a cameraman in war zones - has yet to become bored of filming the Queen and her family at special events.
He explained: "The Queen knows me now, I'm sure she trusts me, we get on very well.
I love my job. I have had the most incredible career and I have seen things most people couldn't imagine."
Peter also admitted that he loves seeing how well the Queen gets on with her husband of nearly 70 years, the Duke of Edinburgh.
He added: "He's got everyone in hysterics, he makes everyone laugh. He's an amazing man and he makes the Queen laugh every day."

Royal Mint introducing 12-sided pound coins


Britain's Royal Mint is to introduce 12-sided pound coins.
The last ever round pound coin was produced by the Royal Mint in Llantrisant, South Wales earlier this week and transported to the Royal Mint museum ahead of the scheduled introduction of new 12-sided pound coins in 2017.
A Treasury spokesman said: "With advances in technology making high-value coins like the £1 ever more vulnerable to counterfeiters, it's vital that we keep several paces ahead of the criminals to maintain the integrity of our currency."
A total of 2.2 billion of the current pound coins have been manufactured since the first of its type was struck by Prince Charles in April 1983.
An estimated 1.5 billion of these remain in circulation while three per cent of pound coins - with a value of £47 million - are believed to be counterfeit.
Two million fake pound coins are reportedly spotted and taken out of circulation every year.
The Royal Mint's chief executive Adam Lawrence said of the new coins, which combine two metals: "The public need to be able to recognise easily that a coin is genuine. The coin will have visual features that will be very hard to replicate, and some covert features that only certain people will be able to recognise."
Along with the introduction of the new 12-sided coin, polymer banknotes featuring the faces of Winston Churchill and Jane Austen will also enter circulation in 2017.
Polymer notes are 25 per cent cheaper to manufacture, and their thin, plastic film allows greater security measures to be included.


Prince Albert and Princess Charlene unveil Christmas card


Monaco's Prince Albert and Princess Charlene have unveiled their Christmas card.
The festive letter features a stunning photograph of the couple and their 12-month-old twins Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella alongside a message written in French, English and Monegasque.
The card reads: "All our best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a New Year 2016 filled with joy."
Although the family are royals they appear to have faced all the same troubles a regularly family would experience while attempting to have their young children pose for a photograph.
In People magazine's exclusive first look at the family Christmas card, Prince Jacques appears mesmerised by the camera but his sister Gabriella is distracted by an apple she's busy chomping on.
The image was captured at the family's Roc Agel retreat last month by photographer Christopher Morris in keeping with Charlene's wish for an informal family portrait.
The couple and their "good little rugrats" also made a short video during the trip.
Speaking about raising twins, Prince Albert said previously: "You never know how kids are going to turn out. But if these first few months have been any indication, it's going to be an incredible joyride and an incredible experience."

Downton Abbey one of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s ‘favourite programmes’


'Downton Abbey' is "one of" Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's "favourite programmes".
Prince William has paid tribute to the period drama ahead of its final ever episode on Christmas day after Julie Walters presented the cast and crew with an honourary BAFTA during a special ceremony at London's Richmond Theatre.
The 33-year-old royal began by stating that 'Downton' is "one of Catherine's and my favourite programmes".
He added: "When I first heard that 'Downton Abbey' was to receive the BAFTA special award, I was absolutely thrilled. As the president of BAFTA, I'm delighted that we are paying tribute to this extraordinary series that has flown the flag for British drama both at home and internationally."
The Duke and Duchess - who have son Prince George and daughter Princess Charlotte together - are not the only royal fans of the show however.
Lesley Nicol - who plays cook Mrs. Pattmore - claimed William's stepmother, the Duchess of Cornwall is also an avid viewer.
She told the Daily Express newspaper: "Camilla loves 'Downton Abbey'. We have spoken and she genuinely loves the show."
However, Camilla's husband Prince Charles - who is William's father - is not too keen on the show.
Lesley added: "When I was talking to Prince Charles he had a slightly glazed look, although being very nice.
"Then somebody said, 'Sir, do you know Downton Abbey?' and he replied, 'Oh, I sort of come and go, really.' So I thought, 'I'm on a loser now,' but I think a lot of the royals do watch it."

Prince Harry’s Christmas card revealed


Britain's Prince Harry's Christmas card features a photo of him and war veteran Tom Neil.
The 31-year-old royal has had a busy year touring Africa, carrying out military work in Australia and New Zealand, receiving a knighthood from his grandmother the Queen, being involved in the Rugby World Cup and meeting the Obamas, but has revealed one of his favourite moments of 2015 was meeting Neil at the Battle of Britain flypast in September.
The official Kensington Palace Twitter account posted a photo of Harry's festive card alongside the caption: "Merry Christmas from Prince Harry! Here's his Christmas card photo showing one of his favourite moments from 2015."
The image shows a clearly thrilled Prince Harry holding hands with 95-year-old Neil at the event at the Goodwood Aerodrom in Sussex, South West England, which took place on the flame-haired royal's 31st birthday.
Harry had been due to take part in the flypast to mark the 75th anniversary of the victorious Battle of Britain.
But when one of the aircrafts was deemed unserviceable, Harry gave up his seat so Neil and two other wounded servicemen could take part as scheduled.
Other members of the royal family have also recently revealed their Christmas cards.
Harry's father Prince Charles and his wife Duchess Camilla chose a photograph of them cuddling up to each other in the countryside during the summer while his brother Prince William and his wife Duchess Catherine opted for their family portrait photographed by Mario Testino at Princess Charlotte's christening in July.
And Prince Philip chose a photo of himself and the Queen arriving at Royal Ascot earlier this year.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge send Christmas cards to school children


Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge surprised school children with Christmas cards after receiving their handmade gifts.
Prince William and his wife Duchess Catherine - who have two-year-old son Prince George and six-month-old daughter Princess Charlotte together - sent cards to pupils in reception classes Rabbits and Squirrels at the Forest School in Snaresbrook, north east London, to thank them.
The card read: "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte thank the children in Squirrels and Rabbits Class at Forest School for the very kind handmade card sent at Christmas and send their best wishes for the New Year."
The message, which was sent in cards addressed to each class, was written alongside a photograph of the family taken before Charlotte's christening earlier this year.
Head of the pre-preparatory school, Paul Falkner said: "The children were very excited to receive the reply from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
"We didn't expect to get a reply so quickly, but it was lovely for the children to receive it just before the Christmas break.
"The card will be shared with the whole school during our end of term assemblies, and as the pupils will be learning more about the Royal Family next year, it's a great way for them to learn more about them."
The school was first visited by members of the royal family in 1878.

‘Ginger extremist’ who plotted Prince Charles’ murder detained


A 'ginger extremist' who plotted to kill Britain's Prince Charles so his son Prince Harry could be king has been detained under the Mental Health Act.
The Old Bailey court in London has reportedly heard how Mark Colborne felt discriminated against because of his flame-coloured hair and fantasised about having his fellow redhead Prince Harry sit on the throne.
The 37-year-old - who was arrested last year - also compared himself to the Norwegian mass murderer Anders Breivik and made notes in his diary about his plans to assassinate Harry's father Prince Charles with a high-powered sniper rifle.
Jurors were told how Colborne also bought ingredients for the deadly poison cyanide over the internet and stockpiled dust masks, metal filter funnels, plastic syringes and latex gloves.
He was caught after his half-brother found chemicals and documents detailing his racial hatred in his bedroom at their family home in Southampton, England.
Following his retrial, Colborne was found guilty by a majority of jurors of preparing terrorist acts before his arrest last year.
Colborne was ordered to be detained under section 37 of the Mental Health Act, with a further restriction under section 41 "without limit of time" based on the findings of two psychiatric reports.
The Old Bailey heard Colborne was "sane" but had a personality disorder with a degree of psychosis which warranted continued treatment at Ravenswood secure unit in Hampshire.

Zara Phillips’ family trip to Lapland UK


Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall enjoyed a family trip to Lapland UK.
The couple visited the attraction near Ascot with daughter Mia Grace, Sophie Wessex and her children Louise and James and Zara's brother Peter Phillips, his wife Autumn and their two kids Isla and Sophie.
The royals enjoyed a festive day out at the attraction, which transforms Whitmoor Forest into a winter wonderland with a Lapland-inspired village and real reindeer.
Meanwhile, Zara and Peter's cousin Prince William recently revealed his own plans for Christmas with wife Duchess Catherine and children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Asked what he'll be doing to mark the big day, the prince said: "Well, if I get any sleep on Christmas Eve it'll be good, because George will be bouncing around like a rabbit. I think George will be extremely bouncy this year because he's suddenly worked out what Christmas is all about.
"So that will be two children, one who suddenly appreciates Christmas, which could be quite challenging. But I'm looking forward to it.
"We'll go to church as a family on Christmas Day, as we always do. Then we'll watch George try to tackle his presents as he tries to unwrap them.
"It's a very different experience at Christmas, having a family of your own. It'd be nice if we got a white Christmas because we haven't had one in many years."

Lifeguard praises Princess Mary’s son


The lifeguard who rescued the son of Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik has praised the youngster for keeping calm.
Denmark's Prince Christian was swept off his feet by a large wave while enjoying a day at Mermaid Beach on Australia's Gold Coast last week and Nick Malcolm, who came to his rescue, said the 10-year-old prince was a trooper.
He told the Gold Coast Bulletin: "He was in between the flags in the deep part before the break and just got swept off his feet.
"He was a really good swimmer - it helped that he didn't panic. It was just a standard rescue - doesn't matter that he's a royal.'
'Someone on the beach told us afterwards (that it was the royal family)."
Speaking about the rescue, Mr Malcom's supervisor, Stuart Keay told Seven News: "We got him before it got too serious, but he wouldn't have been able to get back in."
It was also revealed that Frederik personally thanked the lifeguard for saving his son.
The entire family are spending the festive season in Mary's native Australia and have been visiting her brother John Donaldson and his family in Perth.
This is the first time that the royal - who is from Tasmania - has brought her children back to Australia since 2011.
Along with Christian, the couple also have eight-year-old Princess Isabella and four-year-old twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine.

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