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Lonely Princess Mary


Denmark's Princess Mary has opened up about the "loneliness" she felt after her mother's death.
The 43-year-old princess - who has children Prince Christian, nine, Princess Isabella, eight, and four-year-old twins Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent with husband Crown Prince Frederik - was devastated when Henrietta Donaldson died from a heart condition in 1997 and she felt as if no one understood her sadness at the time.
Speaking to Danish TV and radio station DR as part of a week of programming on loneliness, she said: "I felt alone in my pain.
"As if nobody understood what I was going through and I had come to a standstill while the whole world around me kept moving forwards."
And Mary regrets not spending more time with her mother while she was still alive.
She added: "I would have liked to have spent more time with her."
The future queen's Mary Foundation helps those who feel socially isolated or excluded to feel they belong and can contribute and thinks it is important to "reach out" to people before their problems become more serious.
She said: "When you feel alone, you feel as if you don't belong anywhere, like you're alone in the world. It's a real and big problem that's gone unnoticed, so I'm glad that it's drawing some attention now. There's still a lot of taboo around it, it's an issue we have to talk about.
"We have to be able to recognise people who are lonely and reach out to them.
"Loneliness in the short term is perfectly normal, but in the long term, it can destroy social and interpersonal skills."

Duchess Catherine to be induced?


Britain's Duchess Catherine could have her labour induced this week.
The 33-year-old royal - who was known as Kate Middleton before her marriage to Prince William - is believed to have been due to give birth to her second child on April 23 and, with doctors at St. Mary's Hospital's Lindo Wing reportedly reluctant to allow a woman to go over a week past her due date, she could receive medical attention to speed up the process.
A source told Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper: "They will probably already have been in touch with Kate and talked about which day which suit her best to go in and be induced if the baby doesn't arrive in the next couple of days."
It is believed Catherine and William welcomed their son Prince George, now 21 months, into the world three days late.
However, when the new baby does arrive listeners of Australian radio station 2Day FM are unlikely to be among the first to know.
Bosses at the station's parent company, Southern Cross Austereo, have reportedly called for a blackout on the news as they are facing a suspension of their broadcast license following a prank call placed by two of their DJs to a hospital where Catherine was being treated for morning sickness in September 2012, which led to the suicide of the nurse who took the phone message and put them through to her ward.
According to Australia's Daily Telegraph newspaper, a confidential email was circulated which stated that "under no circumstances" is the news to be reported.

The royal baby will be ‘grounded and practical’


The royal baby will be "grounded and practical" according to an astrology expert.
Angie Banicki insists the second child of Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge, who is due any day now, will be "pragmatic" as he or she will be a Taurus.
Angie explained: "We can expect a grounded, sensuous and practical Taurus. People that are Taurus are pragmatists; running home and business affairs is where they thrive. They are extremely easy going.
"They enjoy the role of boss and have the patience to handle troublemakers. They love to be protectors and have a strong ability to build a cohesive team around them."
While it remains unknown if the 33-year-old royal is expecting a girl or a boy, Angie claims the new addition will be a great companion to the couple's first child, 21-month-old Prince George, although their star signs may see them clash from time to time.
She told HELLO! Online: "George and his new sibling as a Taurus will have to learn to communicate. George will want his new sibling to be more sympathetic and understanding. The new baby will grow impatient with George's need for constant change and excitement.
"A Taurus seeks stability while a Cancer-Leo cusp wants fun and variety. The siblings will get along if they can be sensitive and non-judgmental to each other's differences."
While the royal couple are said to be waiting for the Duchess to go into labour at their home in Kensington Palace, their fans have already started camping outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in Paddington where the brunette beauty is expected to give birth.

Britain’s Prince William enjoys shopping spree


Britain's Prince William enjoyed a shopping spree ahead of the birth of his second child.
The 32-year-old royal was spotted browsing the shelves at department store Peter Jones in London's Knightsbridge, followed by two security guards and a personal shopper.
The second in line to the throne - whose wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, is expected to go into labour any day now - spent around £800 on a selection of casual clothing, including multiple pairs of John Lewis and Gant jeans and two blue wool, v-neck jumpers, an onlooker told US Weekly.
Prince William is said to have spent most of his time in the store concealed in his dressing room trying on the garments while his personal shopper was seen dashing back and forth collecting the correct sizes.
A source added that the royal was extremely pleasant towards all the staff and even refused to allow his shopping aide to help carry his purchases out of the store.
The insider said: "Prince William was very nice to all the staff."
The prince - who already has a 21-month-old son, Prince George, with the brunette beauty - recently returned to London to start his paternity leave after completing his air ambulance helicopter training earlier than expected.

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Beautician brands Prince Harry’s bottom ‘cute’


Britain's Prince Harry has a "cute" bottom according to a beautician who claims she kissed him in Las Vegas.
Carrie Reichert, 43, has praised the 30-year-old royal's posterior after insisting she was part of a group of girls who joined the prince for a party in the penthouse suite of the Wynn Hotel in August 2012, shortly after which naked pictures of him were leaked online.
In her book, 'In the Eye of the Royal Story', Carrie writes: "I couldn't help but notice how adorably cute his naked a** was as I followed the prince into his bedroom suite.
"I'm only in my bathing suit and feeling overdressed, wondering if I too should strip down and join him in his royal buff.
"I approached him while he stood staring out the window, taking in the view of Vegas and its flashing lights and glow."
Carrie also claims she shared a kiss with Prince Harry - who split from his girlfriend, dancer Cressida Bonas, last year - writing: "Without hesitation I stepped in front of him, breaking his gaze. It could have been the alcohol that allowed me to be courageous.
"This surreal moment felt more like a dream: I'm kissing a prince!"
However, Clarence House have previously denied Ms Reichert attended the party in the royal's hotel suite.

Britain’s Princess Beatrice attends fashion conference


Britain's Princess Beatrice attended the Condé Nast International Luxury Conference in Florence.
The 26-year-old royal mingled with fashion's finest, including Vogue Editor Suzy Menkes and Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld, at the meeting which was held in the city's 700-year-old Palazzo Vecchio.
Beatrice ensured she didn't look out of place at the event by sporting a stylish black leather jacket, white shirt and monochrome printed skirt.
Following the conference the Princess - who quit her job at Sony Pictures in January this year - spiced up her look with a pair of spikey high heels and figure hugging black dress as she attended yet another bash at the Palazzo Corsini, reports MailOnline.
Beatrice - who was also spotted at the Bahrain Grand Prix with her long-term boyfriend Dave Clark and the country's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa earlier this week - has been criticised for jetting off to four different locations in just a month and is reported to have enjoyed thirteen lavish holidays with destinations including the US, China, Greece and the United Arab Emirates since November.

Princess Diana’s former holiday home goes on sale


Princess Diana's former holiday home has gone on sale for £3.95 million.
The property - known as the Tarrystone Estate - is situated just outside of Cape Town in South Africa and was previously owned by the late Princess' father Earl Spencer.
Diana is known to have visited the property in 1997 just a few months before her death.
It is described by the agent as "undoubtedly the most desirable property in the Southern Suburbs, ideal for entertaining on a grand scale".
The impressive thatched property was sold in 2000 when the Spencer's returned to England to live in Althorp, Northamptonshire.
According to HELLO! magazine, the estate consists of four bedrooms, a three-storey lounge, a pool, a tennis court, a ten-seat cinema room, a vineyard and staff quarters.
Tarrystone was the location of the Earl's first official statement following the death of his daughter in a car accident as she was pursued by the paparazzi.
He said at the time: "I always believed the press would kill her in the end. But not even I could believe they would take such a direct hand in her death as seems to be the case."

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