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Prince Charles in Maltese shop shock


Britain's Prince Charles was shocked to be served by the same lady in a shop in Malta as he was 47 years ago.
The Prince of Wales popped into store Greenhand, where he purchased a leather bag and a belt in 1968, in Mdina while indulging in a spot of retail therapy with wife, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, only to spot the shop is now run by the woman who served him when he was 19.
Owner Jane Attard told the surprised royal: "I'm 91."
An astonished Charles replied: "You're not! I'm nearly 70."
The shopkeeper managed to dig out the royal letter she received from Charles' former equerry back in 1968 which praised the high quality of goods in her store.
The 67-year-old prince and Camilla were keen to purchase a Maltese lace table centrepiece from the shop but Jane insisted they take it as a gift.
It appears the quality of the shop's wares certainly hasn't waned in all the years as Camilla was full of praise for the goods.
She told Jane's son John, 58: "They're beautiful, absolutely beautiful."

Protest at Buckingham Palace


Two men scaled the roof of the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace to protest over fathers' rights.
Martin Matthews, 48, and Bobby Smith, 33, used a ladder to climb about 18ft onto the building yesterday (29.11.15) from where they held up banners, including one which read: "I'm Harry's dad. Stop the war on dads."
The pair were on the roof for around eight hours until they were eventually arrested for trespassing on a protected site.
One even admitted they were prepared to "take a bullet" to get their point across.
Speaking from the roof, Martin is quoted by MailOnline as saying: "We parked a road away and came with a long ladder and walked past a number of armed policemen. They presumed we were workmen.
"Obviously there were a few concerns. People are going to be nervous at the moment.
"But even if I had taken a bullet, it would have been worth the risk."
The pair were protesting as part of a joint campaign between groups New Fathers 4 Justice and Stop The War On Dads.
Neither Queen Elizabeth nor Prince Philip were thought to be home at the time of the protest.

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New pictures of Princess Charlotte released


The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released two new pictures of Princess Charlotte.
Proud parents Prince William and Duchess Catherine shared the sweet snaps of their six-month-old daughter via the Kensington Palace Twitter page on Sunday (29.11.15).
The accompanying message read: "The Duke and Duchess hope everyone enjoys these new photos of Princess Charlotte as much as they do."
Princess Charlotte was photographed by her mother at Anmer Hall in Norfolk earlier this month.
The two snaps show her sitting on a chair dressed in a floral dress and a pale pink cardigan.
In one image the adorable tot can be seen laughing delightedly at a stuffed toy.
Charlotte has not been seen in public since her Christening at the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham Estate in July.
Kensington Palace said in a statement: "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to be able to share two new photographs of Princess Charlotte.
"They were taken by The Duchess in early November at their home in Norfolk.
"The Duke and Duchess continue to receive warm messages about Princess Charlotte from all around the world and they hope that everyone enjoys these lovely photos as much as they do."
A royal aide told Mail Online: "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very grateful for the support they have received when it comes to their children and wanted to share these very charming pictures taken by the Duchess. It is something they intend to continue to do."

Britain’s Prince Charles launches Prince’s Trust International


Britain's Prince of Wales has launched the Prince's Trust International.
The 67-year-old royal has announced plans to expand the UK youth charity, which has helped over 800,000 people since it was founded 39 years ago, in a visit to Malta.
Alan Kennedy, the chief executive of Prince's Trust International, told Malta Today: "I've seen the difference The Prince's Trust makes, supporting hundreds of thousands of young people into education and employment across the UK.
"Now we have the opportunity to develop the confidence and skills of young people in countries throughout the world. It's an exciting opportunity to help tackle one of the defining issues of our time, youth unemployment, lifting young people out of poverty and despair."
The launch took place at a ceremony at the Palace in Valletta with the help of President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, who has herself launched the President's Trust after being inspired by the Prince.
Speaking at the time of the launch of her charity, the President said: "The poverty rates for Malta are striking, and the number of people at risk of poverty in the country was estimated at 100,000 in 2013," she said referring to NSO statistics. She added that poverty and social exclusion effecting people between 18 and 24 years of age, was even higher, with more than 31% of men and 32.6% of women being at risk of poverty at this age in 2013.
"The President's Trust will be helping to break the cycle of poverty, social benefits and crime."

Sir David Attenborough’s royal cockatoo fear


Sir David Attenborough feared his cockatoo would bite Princess Anne's finger off.
The wildlife presenter was joined by Prince Charles and the Princess Royal, who was just eight at the time, on nature show, 'Zoo Quest' in 1958, where the royals got up close and personal with the exotic bird.
When shown a picture of the moment on tomorrow night's episode (28.11.15) of The Jonathan Ross Show, he said: "That's the Prince of Wales and Princess Anne and there's me pretending that I'm not worried that my cockatoo that I brought back from New Guinea wasn't going to remove Princess Anne's little finger!"
The 65-year-old royal is known for love of animals, particularly horses, and was recently the guest of honour at Cheltenham racecourse to officially open The Princess Royal Stand.
Speaking at the event, she said: "I'm hugely impressed by what has been achieved here on time. I know that new stands cause their own particular issues when people have been coming here for a long time but I don't think it will take a long time for you to work out your own rat runs and it will be just as good as it was in that sense.
"The viewing perspective is much greater and there will be much more to enjoy. So a huge thank you to Cheltenham for what they have invested in National Hunt racing so we can all enjoy it. I am really touched that you should have asked me to lend my name to this stand."

Britain’s Duchess of Cambridge urges for donations for London hospital


Britain's Duchess of Cambridge is helping to raise £2 million for an intensive care unit.
The 33-year-old royal is urging people to donate to the More Smiles appeal so St. Mary's Hospital - where she gave birth to Prince George, two-years-old and Princess Charlotte, six months - can improve their Children's Intensive Care Unit.
Duchess Catherine said: "The thought of your child in an intensive care unit is harrowing for any parent. The commitment to expand and transform the Children's Intensive Care Unit at St. Mary's Hospital will vitally guarantee more space to treat more children and support more families.
"As someone who was so brilliantly cared for by St. Mary's, I am delighted to support [the appeal], and commend the important work of all those involved in the project."
The project hopes to raise the money to fund more hospital beds as well as rooms kitted out for parents, children who need isolation and also a bereavement room at the London hospital.
Children's Intensive Care Unit consultant, Dr. Simon Nadel, added: "Our More Smiles Appeal will enable us to upgrade our facilities and offer our exceptional care to even more patients. This unit is one of only five general children's intensive care units in London.
"Our campaign will save more lives and help us give even better care to more critically ill children and their families. We are most grateful for the Duchess of Cambridge's support and warm wishes."

Britain’s Prince Harry meets old friend


Britain's Prince Harry has reunited with Mutsu Postane.
The 31-year-old royal met the African orphan 11 years ago when he was just four-years-old and gave Mutsu a big embrace when they saw each other.
Speaking after their meeting, Mutsu said: "I felt very happy, very excited. I'm very comfortable around Harry, he is very comfortable around me. We click."
Ahead of his visit to Lesotho, Kensington Palace released a letter Mutsu had written to the Prince.
It read: "I think of the time were together, it was the good and nice day. Every day when I am sleeping I always dream about you and the things we have made such as planting of the trees which is the peach trees.
"I feel very happy when I dream I remember about you because you have been with me from my childhood and you have bought me the blue gum boots. (sic)"
The Prince was in Lesotho to officially open Sentebale's Mamohato Children's Centre and the children present were really "excited" to meet Harry.
According to the MailOnline, Relebohile Mokemane, who ran the session, said: "The children were so excited to meet Harry and that he made sure everyone, even the most apprehensive children, became involved. They were taking pictures with the kids, they really enjoyed the session and had fun with us.
"We wanted them to show us different emotions, confused, a happy face then they did dressing up. Prince Harry is very fun, he engages with them. Someone might be sitting there and not doing very much and he brings them in."

Britain’s Prince Harry on his mother’s death: My life was left with a ‘gaping hole’


Britain's Prince Harry's life was left with a "gaping hole" when his mother died.
The 31-year-old royal - whose mother Diana, Princess of Wales was killed in a car crash in Paris when Harry was just 12-years-old - understands the loss felt by African children all over the continent who have had their loved one's "snatched away" suddenly.
Speaking at the official opening of Sentebale's Mamohato Children's Centre in Lesotho, he said: "Although our situations couldn't have been more different, I felt an overwhelming connection to many of the children I met. They were far younger than me, and of course, their situation was a great deal more challenging than my own.
"Nonetheless, we shared a similar feeling of loss, having a loved one, in my case a parent, snatched away so suddenly. I, like them, knew there would always be a gaping hole that could never be filled. For so many of the children in Lesotho, that situation was compounded by the harsh environment and extreme poverty they faced.
"At the age of just eight or nine taking on the responsibility of caring for brothers and sisters there was simply no time for being a child anymore."
However, despite his huge loss, the Prince admits his "worries" were put into perspective by his visit to the African village in 2004.
He added: "Experiencing this first hand in 2004 put all my experiences and worries into perspective. From that moment, it wasn't a question of when but how quickly could we put something in place which could help these children, robbed of the carefree childhood many across the world enjoy."

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