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Britain's Queen Elizabeth is "shocked" at the "appalling" devastation caused by the Nepal earthquake.
The 89-year-old monarch and her husband Prince Philip have sent their "deepest sympathy" to Nepali president Ram Baran Yadav and those affected by the natural disaster, which is estimated to have killed around 4,000 people when it struck on Saturday (25.04.15) morning.
In a message to the president, she said: "I was shocked to hear of the appalling loss of life and injuries caused by the earthquake.
"My thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this disaster and with those bereaved and affected.
"Prince Philip joins me in extending our deepest sympathy to you and the Nepali people. The thoughts of everyone in the United Kingdom are with the families of all those caught up in this terrible event."
The queen's message came as a number of stars have appealed for support for relief efforts.
Pink tweeted: "Children & families affected by the #NepalEarthquake need your help. Text 864233 to donate $10 to UNICEF's relief efforts; via @UNICEFUSA.(sic)"
Actor Ewan McGregor, an ambassador for UNICEF also gave details on how to make donations to the charity by retweeting their posts, while pop star Katy Perry wrote: "My heart breaks w/the rising death toll from the #NepalEarthquake PLEASE help @UNICEF help children+families affected http://www.supportunicef.org/Nepal (sic)"
Queen Elizabeth shocked by earthquake tragedy
Britain's Queen Elizabeth is "shocked" at the "appalling" devastation caused by the Nepal earthquake.
The 89-year-old monarch and her husband Prince Philip have sent their "deepest sympathy" to Nepali president Ram Baran Yadav and those affected by the natural disaster, which is estimated to have killed around 4,000 people when it struck on Saturday (25.04.15) morning.
In a message to the president, she said: "I was shocked to hear of the appalling loss of life and injuries caused by the earthquake.
"My thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this disaster and with those bereaved and affected.
"Prince Philip joins me in extending our deepest sympathy to you and the Nepali people. The thoughts of everyone in the United Kingdom are with the families of all those caught up in this terrible event."
The queen's message came as a number of stars have appealed for support for relief efforts.
Pink tweeted: "Children & families affected by the #NepalEarthquake need your help. Text 864233 to donate $10 to UNICEF's relief efforts; via @UNICEFUSA.(sic)"
Actor Ewan McGregor, an ambassador for UNICEF also gave details on how to make donations to the charity by retweeting their posts, while pop star Katy Perry wrote: "My heart breaks w/the rising death toll from the #NepalEarthquake PLEASE help @UNICEF help children+families affected http://www.supportunicef.org/Nepal (sic)"
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth has dropped out of the Sunday Times rich list for the first time since its inception.
The 89-year-old monarch - who topped the very first list compiled by the publication in 1989 - is no longer recognised as one of the UK's top wealthiest people and only ranked 302nd this year, a fall of 17 places from the 2014 figures.
However, the queen's annual income has grown by £10 million in the last year, largely due to the Sovereign Grant, which sees the monarch receive 15 per cent of the profits from the Crown Estate.
The newspaper also confirmed the list didn't take into account the Royal Collection, a priceless set of over 7,000 paintings, 40,000 watercolours, tapestries, furniture, ceramics and other artworks.
The collection is spread across a number of royal residences including Windsor Castle, Sandringham, Hampton Court Palace, and Holyrood Palace, with some of the pieces on display at the Queen's Gallery in Buckingham Palace.
The 2015 Rich List was topped by Warner Music owner Len Blavatnik, a Ukrainian-American businessman who started his empire in the oil industry and has seen it grow to a staggering £13.16 billion.
This year's figures included 117 billionaires - 80 of whom live in London - a rise from 104 in 2014.
A personal fortune of £100 million is now required to become one of the 1,000 richest people in the country, up £15 million compared with last year's starting point of £85 million.
In 1997 it took a relatively small fortune of just £15m to join the list of Britain's richest 1,000 people.
Queen Elizabeth not among richest
Britain's Queen Elizabeth has dropped out of the Sunday Times rich list for the first time since its inception.
The 89-year-old monarch - who topped the very first list compiled by the publication in 1989 - is no longer recognised as one of the UK's top wealthiest people and only ranked 302nd this year, a fall of 17 places from the 2014 figures.
However, the queen's annual income has grown by £10 million in the last year, largely due to the Sovereign Grant, which sees the monarch receive 15 per cent of the profits from the Crown Estate.
The newspaper also confirmed the list didn't take into account the Royal Collection, a priceless set of over 7,000 paintings, 40,000 watercolours, tapestries, furniture, ceramics and other artworks.
The collection is spread across a number of royal residences including Windsor Castle, Sandringham, Hampton Court Palace, and Holyrood Palace, with some of the pieces on display at the Queen's Gallery in Buckingham Palace.
The 2015 Rich List was topped by Warner Music owner Len Blavatnik, a Ukrainian-American businessman who started his empire in the oil industry and has seen it grow to a staggering £13.16 billion.
This year's figures included 117 billionaires - 80 of whom live in London - a rise from 104 in 2014.
A personal fortune of £100 million is now required to become one of the 1,000 richest people in the country, up £15 million compared with last year's starting point of £85 million.
In 1997 it took a relatively small fortune of just £15m to join the list of Britain's richest 1,000 people.
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Britain's Prince Harry congratulated runners who completed the London Marathon yesterday (26.04.15).
The 30-year-old prince - who is patron of the London Marathon Charitable Trust - met those who had completed the gruelling 26-mile run through the city and presented trophies to elite winners Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya and Ethiopia's Tigist Tufa, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award to Paula Radcliffe.
Paula - who has won the London marathon three times before and completed this year's course, her final attempt at the race, in two hours 36 minutes 55 seconds - told the BBC afterwards: "It was just amazing the whole way round. I went off way too fast but from then on it got more and more emotional.
"Down the last mile I thought 'I don't care about the time', I just wanted to thank as many people as I could.
"There was a big sign at Embankment saying 'We will miss you' but it won't be as much as I will miss [my supporters]."
Harry also met with St. John's Ambulance volunteers and winners of the IPC Athletics World Championships.
The appointment came a few days after the prince travelled to Turkey with his father Prince Charles to join other dignitaries at a ceremony to mark the Centenary of the Gallipoli Campaign.
And though his brother Prince William and wife Duchess Catherine - who already have 21-month-old son Prince George together - are due to welcome their second child into the world in the coming days, Harry won't be around to meet his new niece or nephew as he will fly back to Australia today (27.04.15), where he is currently undertaking a month-long military secondment.
Prince Harry congratulates marathon runners
Britain's Prince Harry congratulated runners who completed the London Marathon yesterday (26.04.15).
The 30-year-old prince - who is patron of the London Marathon Charitable Trust - met those who had completed the gruelling 26-mile run through the city and presented trophies to elite winners Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya and Ethiopia's Tigist Tufa, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award to Paula Radcliffe.
Paula - who has won the London marathon three times before and completed this year's course, her final attempt at the race, in two hours 36 minutes 55 seconds - told the BBC afterwards: "It was just amazing the whole way round. I went off way too fast but from then on it got more and more emotional.
"Down the last mile I thought 'I don't care about the time', I just wanted to thank as many people as I could.
"There was a big sign at Embankment saying 'We will miss you' but it won't be as much as I will miss [my supporters]."
Harry also met with St. John's Ambulance volunteers and winners of the IPC Athletics World Championships.
The appointment came a few days after the prince travelled to Turkey with his father Prince Charles to join other dignitaries at a ceremony to mark the Centenary of the Gallipoli Campaign.
And though his brother Prince William and wife Duchess Catherine - who already have 21-month-old son Prince George together - are due to welcome their second child into the world in the coming days, Harry won't be around to meet his new niece or nephew as he will fly back to Australia today (27.04.15), where he is currently undertaking a month-long military secondment.
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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."
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."
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.