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Britain's Prince Harry has told how he "didn't enjoy" school and "wanted to be the bad boy".
The flame-haired royal confessed his rebellious desires in South Africa yesterday (30.11.15) while speaking at a correction centre which works to rehabilitate gang leaders and those from troubled backgrounds referred to the establishment by the courts.
While introducing himself to teenagers at the Ottery Youth Centre in Cape Town, which offers woodwork classes and has a farm, he said: "My name is Prince Harry, the Queen of England's grandson, Princess Diana's son. I've come all the way from England to see you guys.
"I'm interested to hear all your stories. I didn't enjoy school at all. I would like to have come to a place like this. When I was at school I wanted to be the bad boy."
The 31-year-old prince also poked fun at his older brother, Prince William, 33, while speaking to the teenagers.
He added: "If you've got an older brother that's not into gangs, that's a huge positive.
"Older brothers are supposedly the cool ones.
"I'm a younger brother, but I'm much cooler than my older brother."
Harry was given a tour of the complex by reformed gang member Rashad Allen - formerly of the notorious Numbers gang - and introduced to the teens by Professor Ruben Richards.
One of the kids he met revealed he started drinking at smoking aged nine.
Prince Harry: I wanted to be a bad boy
Britain's Prince Harry has told how he "didn't enjoy" school and "wanted to be the bad boy".
The flame-haired royal confessed his rebellious desires in South Africa yesterday (30.11.15) while speaking at a correction centre which works to rehabilitate gang leaders and those from troubled backgrounds referred to the establishment by the courts.
While introducing himself to teenagers at the Ottery Youth Centre in Cape Town, which offers woodwork classes and has a farm, he said: "My name is Prince Harry, the Queen of England's grandson, Princess Diana's son. I've come all the way from England to see you guys.
"I'm interested to hear all your stories. I didn't enjoy school at all. I would like to have come to a place like this. When I was at school I wanted to be the bad boy."
The 31-year-old prince also poked fun at his older brother, Prince William, 33, while speaking to the teenagers.
He added: "If you've got an older brother that's not into gangs, that's a huge positive.
"Older brothers are supposedly the cool ones.
"I'm a younger brother, but I'm much cooler than my older brother."
Harry was given a tour of the complex by reformed gang member Rashad Allen - formerly of the notorious Numbers gang - and introduced to the teens by Professor Ruben Richards.
One of the kids he met revealed he started drinking at smoking aged nine.
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Britain's Prince Harry has been in daily contact with a wounded US war veteran after she underwent a leg amputation.
The flame-haired royal is said to be in awe of Kirstie Ennis, 24, after she had an operation to remove her lower left leg last week - her 39th time under the knife since surviving a helicopter crash in Afghanistan in 2012.
Kirstie, who was born in Miami, bravely posted a number of pictures online, including one of herself in a red two-piece bikini, before and after her op.
She told the Mail on Sunday newspaper: "I wanted to show how I looked before surgery and I wanted to celebrate everything my foot and lower limb did for me.
"Initially when doctors told me that I would be losing my leg I was concerned with body image, which is quite shallow.
"I wanted to show that with or without my leg, I am still beautiful."
Earlier this month, Kirstie endured constant pain while walking 1,000 miles from Scotland to London to help raise £250,000 for Harry's charity Walking With The Wounded.
Harry, 31, was reduced to tears after the charity walk when Kirstie gave him a name tag belonging to her late friend.
Struggling for words, Harry initially refused to take the precious memento, saying: "No I can't, I can't accept this."
Kirstie replied with tears rolling down her face: "Please, you know what this means to me, I want you to."
Prince Harry ‘in awe’ of wounded war veteran
Britain's Prince Harry has been in daily contact with a wounded US war veteran after she underwent a leg amputation.
The flame-haired royal is said to be in awe of Kirstie Ennis, 24, after she had an operation to remove her lower left leg last week - her 39th time under the knife since surviving a helicopter crash in Afghanistan in 2012.
Kirstie, who was born in Miami, bravely posted a number of pictures online, including one of herself in a red two-piece bikini, before and after her op.
She told the Mail on Sunday newspaper: "I wanted to show how I looked before surgery and I wanted to celebrate everything my foot and lower limb did for me.
"Initially when doctors told me that I would be losing my leg I was concerned with body image, which is quite shallow.
"I wanted to show that with or without my leg, I am still beautiful."
Earlier this month, Kirstie endured constant pain while walking 1,000 miles from Scotland to London to help raise £250,000 for Harry's charity Walking With The Wounded.
Harry, 31, was reduced to tears after the charity walk when Kirstie gave him a name tag belonging to her late friend.
Struggling for words, Harry initially refused to take the precious memento, saying: "No I can't, I can't accept this."
Kirstie replied with tears rolling down her face: "Please, you know what this means to me, I want you to."
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth had a room in fits of laughter when she jokingly thanked the Canadian prime minister for making her feel "so old".
The 89-year-old monarch was in fine form at the banquet for the leaders of Commonwealth countries, which took place in Malta, as she made the quip in response to new PM Justin Trudeau recalling the royal's appearance on a postage stamp in 1935.
He said: "You were only nine years old when you carried out what was perhaps your first official duty on behalf of Canada, an appearance on a postage stamp. That was 1935."
The queen wittily replied: "Thank you Mr Prime Minister of Canada for making me feel so old."
Trudeau, 43, also spoke about the queen meeting his late father, Pierre Trudeau, in 1982 when he was the Canadian prime minister.
He said: "It is 1982 and on Parliament Hill Queen Elizabeth signs the Constitution Act, thus empowering Canada's legal foundation, including our Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
"On that cool day in Ottawa, seated beside you was my father.
"Pierre Elliott Trudeau was your fourth Canadian prime minister. I am your twelfth."
Queen Elizabeth jokes Canadian PM makes her feel ‘old’
Britain's Queen Elizabeth had a room in fits of laughter when she jokingly thanked the Canadian prime minister for making her feel "so old".
The 89-year-old monarch was in fine form at the banquet for the leaders of Commonwealth countries, which took place in Malta, as she made the quip in response to new PM Justin Trudeau recalling the royal's appearance on a postage stamp in 1935.
He said: "You were only nine years old when you carried out what was perhaps your first official duty on behalf of Canada, an appearance on a postage stamp. That was 1935."
The queen wittily replied: "Thank you Mr Prime Minister of Canada for making me feel so old."
Trudeau, 43, also spoke about the queen meeting his late father, Pierre Trudeau, in 1982 when he was the Canadian prime minister.
He said: "It is 1982 and on Parliament Hill Queen Elizabeth signs the Constitution Act, thus empowering Canada's legal foundation, including our Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
"On that cool day in Ottawa, seated beside you was my father.
"Pierre Elliott Trudeau was your fourth Canadian prime minister. I am your twelfth."
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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."
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."
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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.
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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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."
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."
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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."
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."
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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."
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."