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Britain's Mike Tindall "got on like a house on fire" with Jeremy Piven.
The 37-year-old rugby player - who is married to Princess Anne's daughter Zara Phillips - went to visit his friend Katherine Kelly on the set of ITV drama 'Mr. Selfridge' and got on particularly well with the programme's lead star.
Katherine said: "Mike got on like a house on fire with Jeremy [Piven], who plays Harry Selfridge."
Katherine - who has 20-month-old daughter Orla with husband Ryan Clark - has been friends with Mike since they were teenagers and they are pleased to have both become parents to daughters at around the same time.
And the former 'Coronation Street' star admitted she, her spouse and their pals are constantly sharing pictures of Orla and Mike and Zara's 22-month-old little girl Mia via photo messaging on their phones.
She added in an interview with Britain's HELLO! magazine: Mike and I have been friends since we were 13 and it's lovely our daughters Mia and Orla are a really similar age.
Mia was born in January and Orla in March. We are always WhatsApping and exchanging pictures of the girls with them.
Mike Tindall befriended Jeremy Piven
Britain's Mike Tindall "got on like a house on fire" with Jeremy Piven.
The 37-year-old rugby player - who is married to Princess Anne's daughter Zara Phillips - went to visit his friend Katherine Kelly on the set of ITV drama 'Mr. Selfridge' and got on particularly well with the programme's lead star.
Katherine said: "Mike got on like a house on fire with Jeremy [Piven], who plays Harry Selfridge."
Katherine - who has 20-month-old daughter Orla with husband Ryan Clark - has been friends with Mike since they were teenagers and they are pleased to have both become parents to daughters at around the same time.
And the former 'Coronation Street' star admitted she, her spouse and their pals are constantly sharing pictures of Orla and Mike and Zara's 22-month-old little girl Mia via photo messaging on their phones.
She added in an interview with Britain's HELLO! magazine: Mike and I have been friends since we were 13 and it's lovely our daughters Mia and Orla are a really similar age.
Mia was born in January and Orla in March. We are always WhatsApping and exchanging pictures of the girls with them.
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Britain's Prince Charles has warned there is "no plan B" to tackle climate change.
The 67-year-old prince made a passionate appeal to world leaders at the Paris Climate Change conference yesterday (01.12.15), in which he urged them to save the forests.
He said: "It is very simple, we must save our forests for there is no Plan B to tackle climate change or many of the other critical challenges that face humanity without them."
Though Charles admitted some progress has been made in tackling the issue, he stressed there is an urgent need to start replacing the 500 million hectares of tropical rainforest lost since 1950.
He added: "Encouraging though the progress made to date has been, it remains the case that many of the world's largest companies pay scant, by which I really mean no, attention to the deforestation footprint of their supply chains.
"As all the horrors of even a two-degree warmer world bite, we are going to need a lot more forest, not a slight reduction in the existing rate of attrition."
More than 150 world leaders, including David Cameron , Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin, are attending the summit - which runs until December 11 - to reach a deal to stop global temperatures rising over 2C above pre-industrial levels.
Prince Charles makes climate change speech
Britain's Prince Charles has warned there is "no plan B" to tackle climate change.
The 67-year-old prince made a passionate appeal to world leaders at the Paris Climate Change conference yesterday (01.12.15), in which he urged them to save the forests.
He said: "It is very simple, we must save our forests for there is no Plan B to tackle climate change or many of the other critical challenges that face humanity without them."
Though Charles admitted some progress has been made in tackling the issue, he stressed there is an urgent need to start replacing the 500 million hectares of tropical rainforest lost since 1950.
He added: "Encouraging though the progress made to date has been, it remains the case that many of the world's largest companies pay scant, by which I really mean no, attention to the deforestation footprint of their supply chains.
"As all the horrors of even a two-degree warmer world bite, we are going to need a lot more forest, not a slight reduction in the existing rate of attrition."
More than 150 world leaders, including David Cameron , Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin, are attending the summit - which runs until December 11 - to reach a deal to stop global temperatures rising over 2C above pre-industrial levels.
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Monaco's Prince Albert doesn't know what to get his twins for their first birthday.
Little Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella turn one on December 10 but their father doesn't know whether to buy them a "significant" gift to mark the occasion, more toys - or both.
He said: "I've a few things in mind, but I really haven't decided yet whether to give them something significant, which they'll keep for years to come, or just give them better toys than they already have in the nursery.
"I suppose I could do both. Probably should."
Albert and his wife Princess Charlene want their twins - who they nickname the bah-bahs - to enjoy their birthday celebrations in private.
He told People magazine: "I think from now on and in the immediate coming years, their birthdays ought to be more private events."
Albert is committed to being in Paris for COP 21 until December 11, but will be returning to Monaco for his children's birthday.
He said: "We may be visiting a school with the children, but that will be in the morning. The rest of the day will be for family only. I've set the day aside, I've no other appointments, we just want the family time.
"I want to take some pictures, some movies of them, so it's just going to be a family day."
The 57-year-old prince feels fortunate he is able to juggle his royal commitments with family time.
He said: "I've had a great many events, trips and functions lately. Today, for example, I'd few events I had to attend but I was able to be with them earlier this afternoon.
"We had some beautiful sunshine and they're beginning to experience some of the swings we still have from the old days in the garden.
"It was great. Just a beautiful day."
Prince Albert undecided on twins’ birthday gifts
Monaco's Prince Albert doesn't know what to get his twins for their first birthday.
Little Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella turn one on December 10 but their father doesn't know whether to buy them a "significant" gift to mark the occasion, more toys - or both.
He said: "I've a few things in mind, but I really haven't decided yet whether to give them something significant, which they'll keep for years to come, or just give them better toys than they already have in the nursery.
"I suppose I could do both. Probably should."
Albert and his wife Princess Charlene want their twins - who they nickname the bah-bahs - to enjoy their birthday celebrations in private.
He told People magazine: "I think from now on and in the immediate coming years, their birthdays ought to be more private events."
Albert is committed to being in Paris for COP 21 until December 11, but will be returning to Monaco for his children's birthday.
He said: "We may be visiting a school with the children, but that will be in the morning. The rest of the day will be for family only. I've set the day aside, I've no other appointments, we just want the family time.
"I want to take some pictures, some movies of them, so it's just going to be a family day."
The 57-year-old prince feels fortunate he is able to juggle his royal commitments with family time.
He said: "I've had a great many events, trips and functions lately. Today, for example, I'd few events I had to attend but I was able to be with them earlier this afternoon.
"We had some beautiful sunshine and they're beginning to experience some of the swings we still have from the old days in the garden.
"It was great. Just a beautiful day."
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Britain's Prince Harry is "anti-selfie".
The 31-year-old royal declined a young woman's request to pose for a picture she would take herself when they met in South Africa.
Harry - who had just presented Desmond Tutu with the Order of the Companion of Honour in South Africa - told the member of the retired Archbishop's entourage: "I'm afraid I'm anti-selfie."
This is not the first time Harry has declined to be in a selfie, though he is happy to have his picture taken.
Earlier this year, a teenage girl in Australia leant over crowd barriers to ask for one of the photos, but the prince replied: "No, I hate selfies. Seriously, you need to get out of it. I know you're young, but selfies are bad.
"Just take a normal photograph."
However, in Estonia last year he did compile with a blonde female well-wisher's request for a selfie.
Meanwhile, Harry's brother and sister-in-law, Prince William and Duchess Catherine, previously posed for selfies when they visited Sydney, Australia.
And during a visit to the 'Game of Thrones' set in Belfast, the prince's grandmother Queen Elizabeth unwittingly appeared in a selfie taken by a teenage guy who managed to stand in front of her during a walkaround.
Last year, Harry's uncle Prince Andrew became the first royal to publicly take and publish his own selfie.
He took the photo at the final of his Pitch @ Palace competition at St James's Palace, and posted the image - featuring the grinning prince with the audience in the background - to Twitter.
Prince Harry hates selfies
Britain's Prince Harry is "anti-selfie".
The 31-year-old royal declined a young woman's request to pose for a picture she would take herself when they met in South Africa.
Harry - who had just presented Desmond Tutu with the Order of the Companion of Honour in South Africa - told the member of the retired Archbishop's entourage: "I'm afraid I'm anti-selfie."
This is not the first time Harry has declined to be in a selfie, though he is happy to have his picture taken.
Earlier this year, a teenage girl in Australia leant over crowd barriers to ask for one of the photos, but the prince replied: "No, I hate selfies. Seriously, you need to get out of it. I know you're young, but selfies are bad.
"Just take a normal photograph."
However, in Estonia last year he did compile with a blonde female well-wisher's request for a selfie.
Meanwhile, Harry's brother and sister-in-law, Prince William and Duchess Catherine, previously posed for selfies when they visited Sydney, Australia.
And during a visit to the 'Game of Thrones' set in Belfast, the prince's grandmother Queen Elizabeth unwittingly appeared in a selfie taken by a teenage guy who managed to stand in front of her during a walkaround.
Last year, Harry's uncle Prince Andrew became the first royal to publicly take and publish his own selfie.
He took the photo at the final of his Pitch @ Palace competition at St James's Palace, and posted the image - featuring the grinning prince with the audience in the background - to Twitter.
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Britain's Prince Harry played rugby barefoot yesterday (01.12.15).
The 31-year-old prince continues his tour of South Africa with a visit to Sharks Rugby club in Durban, where he teased the giant mascot Sharkie before taking part in a game of tag rugby with children.
Sadly for Harry, his team lost to a side captained by Sharks CEO and former Springboks captain John Smit.
Asked if he enjoyed the game, Harry told Sky News: "Yes, but his lot were much better than my lot."
John said it was a "privilege" to host Harry at the 'Shark Tank' and felt his presence was important for the youngsters.
He said: "To have him here, to see how humble he is, it's a big deal.
"He comes across as such a good bloke. It's good for our kids, who come from some pretty rural areas with not much to their names, to meet someone like him."
Harry made the visit to learn more about the South African Rugby and British High Commission Rugby Exchange Programme, which gives opportunities to players and coaches from disadvantaged backgrounds to experience playing the sport.
Later in the day, the prince met with street kids learning to surf on the beach before taking a private plane to visit Kruger national park.
At the Missions Area Joint Operations Service, he met with rangers and was supposed to meet a tracking dog.
However, he was advised to keep his distance from the animal, which is named Killer, after it bit a member of the British High Commission before his arrival.
Today (02.12.15), Harry will speak with the rangers about their efforts to stop rhino poaching, a practice causing severe threat to their 8,000-9,000 rhino.
Prince Harry plays barefoot rugby
Britain's Prince Harry played rugby barefoot yesterday (01.12.15).
The 31-year-old prince continues his tour of South Africa with a visit to Sharks Rugby club in Durban, where he teased the giant mascot Sharkie before taking part in a game of tag rugby with children.
Sadly for Harry, his team lost to a side captained by Sharks CEO and former Springboks captain John Smit.
Asked if he enjoyed the game, Harry told Sky News: "Yes, but his lot were much better than my lot."
John said it was a "privilege" to host Harry at the 'Shark Tank' and felt his presence was important for the youngsters.
He said: "To have him here, to see how humble he is, it's a big deal.
"He comes across as such a good bloke. It's good for our kids, who come from some pretty rural areas with not much to their names, to meet someone like him."
Harry made the visit to learn more about the South African Rugby and British High Commission Rugby Exchange Programme, which gives opportunities to players and coaches from disadvantaged backgrounds to experience playing the sport.
Later in the day, the prince met with street kids learning to surf on the beach before taking a private plane to visit Kruger national park.
At the Missions Area Joint Operations Service, he met with rangers and was supposed to meet a tracking dog.
However, he was advised to keep his distance from the animal, which is named Killer, after it bit a member of the British High Commission before his arrival.
Today (02.12.15), Harry will speak with the rangers about their efforts to stop rhino poaching, a practice causing severe threat to their 8,000-9,000 rhino.
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Britain's Prince Charles referenced Prince George and Princess Charlotte as he urged world leaders to save the planet from the dangers of climate change.
The Prince of Wales made a passionate speech at COP 21, the United Nations' conference on climate change in Paris, yesterday (30.11.15) and urged delegates to "act now" to protect the planet "without further procrastination".
He said: "Think of your grandchildren, as I think of mine.
"Rarely in human history have so many people around the world placed their trust in so few.
"Your deliberations over the next two weeks will decide the fate not only of those alive today, but also of generations yet unborn."
Charles also made links to climate change and the huge terror conflicts, including the recent Paris terror attacks, which are gripping the world today.
He added: "Already we are being overtaken by other events and crises that can be seen as greater and more immediate threats.
"But in reality many are already and will increasingly be related to the rapidly growing effects of climate change.
"On an increasingly crowded planet, humanity faces many threats - but none is greater than climate change.
"It magnifies every hazard and tension of our existence.
"It threatens our ability to feed ourselves; to remain healthy and safe from extreme weather; to manage the natural resources that support our economies and to avert the humanitarian disaster of mass migration and increasing conflict."
Charles began his speech by talking about the Paris terror attacks of two weeks ago, describing them as "unspeakable atrocities".
He said: "I can only begin by saying how heavy my heart is at the dreadful anguish suffered by those who lost their loved ones in the unspeakable atrocities of two weeks ago and how my deepest sympathy and solidarity are with the French people.
"Against a background of such inhuman violence and terror, it is almost impossible to talk sensibly about matters of everyday civilization.
"Yet that is what I propose to do, because in the face of such awfulness it may help to be reminded of the simple and timeless human values that lie at the heart of our society."
Prince Charles urges world leaders to act on climate change
Britain's Prince Charles referenced Prince George and Princess Charlotte as he urged world leaders to save the planet from the dangers of climate change.
The Prince of Wales made a passionate speech at COP 21, the United Nations' conference on climate change in Paris, yesterday (30.11.15) and urged delegates to "act now" to protect the planet "without further procrastination".
He said: "Think of your grandchildren, as I think of mine.
"Rarely in human history have so many people around the world placed their trust in so few.
"Your deliberations over the next two weeks will decide the fate not only of those alive today, but also of generations yet unborn."
Charles also made links to climate change and the huge terror conflicts, including the recent Paris terror attacks, which are gripping the world today.
He added: "Already we are being overtaken by other events and crises that can be seen as greater and more immediate threats.
"But in reality many are already and will increasingly be related to the rapidly growing effects of climate change.
"On an increasingly crowded planet, humanity faces many threats - but none is greater than climate change.
"It magnifies every hazard and tension of our existence.
"It threatens our ability to feed ourselves; to remain healthy and safe from extreme weather; to manage the natural resources that support our economies and to avert the humanitarian disaster of mass migration and increasing conflict."
Charles began his speech by talking about the Paris terror attacks of two weeks ago, describing them as "unspeakable atrocities".
He said: "I can only begin by saying how heavy my heart is at the dreadful anguish suffered by those who lost their loved ones in the unspeakable atrocities of two weeks ago and how my deepest sympathy and solidarity are with the French people.
"Against a background of such inhuman violence and terror, it is almost impossible to talk sensibly about matters of everyday civilization.
"Yet that is what I propose to do, because in the face of such awfulness it may help to be reminded of the simple and timeless human values that lie at the heart of our society."
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Buckingham Palace's State Dining Room has been closed for six months over safety fears.
The ceiling in the room - where Queen Elizabeth broadcast her Christmas speech from last year - was found to pose a danger to the royal family, and as a result six other rooms which could be affected, including The Ballroom, are being inspected by engineers.
The source said: "The State Dining Room is out of service for six months. They are checking the shared roof cavity above six State Rooms."
This will come as a blow to the queen as the room will not be available for the 89-year-old monarch's annual Diplomatic Reception, in which she invites 1,500 of the country's top diplomats to the Palace.
A second source revealed the Palace - which has 775 rooms - has been talking to the Treasury about how any potential repairs to the State Room and other areas of the 300-year-old house could be funded.
A Palace spokesman told the Mail on Sunday newspaper: "As the result of a routine survey an issue was found with one of the ceiling beams in the roof space of the State Dining Room.
"Following further assessment, access to the room has been suspended."
Buckingham Palace’s State Dining Room closed
Buckingham Palace's State Dining Room has been closed for six months over safety fears.
The ceiling in the room - where Queen Elizabeth broadcast her Christmas speech from last year - was found to pose a danger to the royal family, and as a result six other rooms which could be affected, including The Ballroom, are being inspected by engineers.
The source said: "The State Dining Room is out of service for six months. They are checking the shared roof cavity above six State Rooms."
This will come as a blow to the queen as the room will not be available for the 89-year-old monarch's annual Diplomatic Reception, in which she invites 1,500 of the country's top diplomats to the Palace.
A second source revealed the Palace - which has 775 rooms - has been talking to the Treasury about how any potential repairs to the State Room and other areas of the 300-year-old house could be funded.
A Palace spokesman told the Mail on Sunday newspaper: "As the result of a routine survey an issue was found with one of the ceiling beams in the roof space of the State Dining Room.
"Following further assessment, access to the room has been suspended."
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Britain's first ever £50 coin has been produced to commemorate Queen Elizabeth being the nation's longest-reigning monarch.
The currency has been launched by the Royal Mint - the body permitted to manufacture the UK's coins - and has a run of 100,000, but despite it being legal tender the coin cannot be used to purchase products in shops because it is not classed as "circulatory tender".
But as it is legal tender then anyone who owns one will be able to exchange it for £50 at a bank.
Usually, the Mint prefers to have two artist design each side of such a coin but on this occasion engraver Jody Clark worked on both sides.
The Mint is hoping the coin will be collectable because of its design and what it stands for rather than its value.
Elizabeth has reigned for nearly 64 years, which is thought to be longer than any other monarch in British history.
She passed Queen Victoria's record of 63 years 216 days in September.
The Mint produced a £100 coin featuring Big Ben in December 2014 which sold out in 11 days.
Coiin launched to celebrate Queen’s reign
Britain's first ever £50 coin has been produced to commemorate Queen Elizabeth being the nation's longest-reigning monarch.
The currency has been launched by the Royal Mint - the body permitted to manufacture the UK's coins - and has a run of 100,000, but despite it being legal tender the coin cannot be used to purchase products in shops because it is not classed as "circulatory tender".
But as it is legal tender then anyone who owns one will be able to exchange it for £50 at a bank.
Usually, the Mint prefers to have two artist design each side of such a coin but on this occasion engraver Jody Clark worked on both sides.
The Mint is hoping the coin will be collectable because of its design and what it stands for rather than its value.
Elizabeth has reigned for nearly 64 years, which is thought to be longer than any other monarch in British history.
She passed Queen Victoria's record of 63 years 216 days in September.
The Mint produced a £100 coin featuring Big Ben in December 2014 which sold out in 11 days.
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Britain's Prince Harry presented Desmond Tutu with a Companion of Honour award yesterday (30.11.15).
The 31-year-old royal met the Nobel Peace Prize winner - who won the accolade in 1984 for his campaign to end apartheid - as part of his tour of South Africa, and he handed over the prize to the human rights activist on behalf of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth.
Kensington Palace documented the gesture in a series of tweets, writing: "Prince Harry presented the #CompanionofHonour when he met @TheDesmondTutu today at the offices of @TutuLegacy
"The Honour is awarded to Archbishop Tutu for services to UK Communities, and International Peace and Reconciliation.
"Prince Harry presents Insignia of an Honorary member of The Order of the #CompanionsofHonour on behalf of The Queen (sic)"
Tutu later took to Twitter to thank the queen for the honour and praised her "delightful grandson".
He wrote: "Thank you @BritishMonarchy for the Order of the #CompanionsofHonour, and for your delightful grandson, Prince Harry.
"We told Prince Harry we accepted the Order on behalf of all on whose shoulders we've sat, @BritishMonarchy
"Thank you @BritishMonarchy and people of the UK who supported our freedom struggle. Without you, and others, we would have achieved nothing. (sic)"
The Companion of Honour was granted by the Queen on the recommendation of the government.
Prince Harry honours Desmond Tutu
Britain's Prince Harry presented Desmond Tutu with a Companion of Honour award yesterday (30.11.15).
The 31-year-old royal met the Nobel Peace Prize winner - who won the accolade in 1984 for his campaign to end apartheid - as part of his tour of South Africa, and he handed over the prize to the human rights activist on behalf of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth.
Kensington Palace documented the gesture in a series of tweets, writing: "Prince Harry presented the #CompanionofHonour when he met @TheDesmondTutu today at the offices of @TutuLegacy
"The Honour is awarded to Archbishop Tutu for services to UK Communities, and International Peace and Reconciliation.
"Prince Harry presents Insignia of an Honorary member of The Order of the #CompanionsofHonour on behalf of The Queen (sic)"
Tutu later took to Twitter to thank the queen for the honour and praised her "delightful grandson".
He wrote: "Thank you @BritishMonarchy for the Order of the #CompanionsofHonour, and for your delightful grandson, Prince Harry.
"We told Prince Harry we accepted the Order on behalf of all on whose shoulders we've sat, @BritishMonarchy
"Thank you @BritishMonarchy and people of the UK who supported our freedom struggle. Without you, and others, we would have achieved nothing. (sic)"
The Companion of Honour was granted by the Queen on the recommendation of the government.
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