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A lookalike of Britain's Duchess of Cambridge gets death threats from Internet trolls.
Heidi Agan, who makes up to £3,000 a day as a lookalike of the Duchess, has confessed she's suffered with anxiety after being targeted by bullies online.
She said: "It's pretty weird getting death threats from internet trolls on Twitter and Facebook.
"I deliberately kept my pages open for all the nice people that want to get in touch but some people use the internet to say stuff to me they would never dare say to my face.
"If someone is jealous or doesn't like what I do they can spit it out on heir computer and don't have to deal with me saying something back to them.
"If you're in the public eye, even as a lookalike, you have to take the rough with the smooth.
"I've had to stop reading anything about myself, good or bad, because it knocks my confidence and makes me feel terribly about myself.
"I suffered from quite sever anxiety and had to have hypnotherapy, which thankfully has worked."
The 34-year-old beauty and single mother admits she's also been bombarded with bizarre requests from men who fantasise about Duchess Catherine, who is also known by her maiden name Kate Middleton.
She told the Daily Express newspaper: "People started messaging me, wanting pictures of my feet. Some even want to hire me so they can rub my feet because it's their dream to rub Kate's. I politely decline.
"Then there are the marriage proposals and people asking me out on dates. I've had 15 offers of marriage from strangers."
Duchess of Cambridge lookalike gets death threats
A lookalike of Britain's Duchess of Cambridge gets death threats from Internet trolls.
Heidi Agan, who makes up to £3,000 a day as a lookalike of the Duchess, has confessed she's suffered with anxiety after being targeted by bullies online.
She said: "It's pretty weird getting death threats from internet trolls on Twitter and Facebook.
"I deliberately kept my pages open for all the nice people that want to get in touch but some people use the internet to say stuff to me they would never dare say to my face.
"If someone is jealous or doesn't like what I do they can spit it out on heir computer and don't have to deal with me saying something back to them.
"If you're in the public eye, even as a lookalike, you have to take the rough with the smooth.
"I've had to stop reading anything about myself, good or bad, because it knocks my confidence and makes me feel terribly about myself.
"I suffered from quite sever anxiety and had to have hypnotherapy, which thankfully has worked."
The 34-year-old beauty and single mother admits she's also been bombarded with bizarre requests from men who fantasise about Duchess Catherine, who is also known by her maiden name Kate Middleton.
She told the Daily Express newspaper: "People started messaging me, wanting pictures of my feet. Some even want to hire me so they can rub my feet because it's their dream to rub Kate's. I politely decline.
"Then there are the marriage proposals and people asking me out on dates. I've had 15 offers of marriage from strangers."
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Dame Maggie Smith joined Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Windsor Castle for a "dine and sleep" event.
The 'Downton Abbey' actress was one of a select few to be invited to join the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh on Monday (13.04.15) at Her Majesty's Berkshire residence for an event where guests dine together before staying the night.
The meeting took place during Easter Court, where the Queen takes up residence at Windsor Castle for a month between March and April each year.
In addition to her "dine and sleep" events, the Queen also holds investitures during her month at the castle.
Dame Maggie was one of 20 guests, who also included the Archbishop of Canterbury, Prince Andrew and Bank of England governor Mark Carney, while previous events have seen the actors Daniel Craig and his wife Rachel Weisz and Helena Bonham Carter attend.
The 80-year-old star is no stranger to the British royals having been made a Dame in 1990 and a Companion of the Order of the Companions of Honour for her services to drama in the Queen's birthday honours in 2014.
Dame Maggie Smith dines with Queen Elizabeth
Dame Maggie Smith joined Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Windsor Castle for a "dine and sleep" event.
The 'Downton Abbey' actress was one of a select few to be invited to join the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh on Monday (13.04.15) at Her Majesty's Berkshire residence for an event where guests dine together before staying the night.
The meeting took place during Easter Court, where the Queen takes up residence at Windsor Castle for a month between March and April each year.
In addition to her "dine and sleep" events, the Queen also holds investitures during her month at the castle.
Dame Maggie was one of 20 guests, who also included the Archbishop of Canterbury, Prince Andrew and Bank of England governor Mark Carney, while previous events have seen the actors Daniel Craig and his wife Rachel Weisz and Helena Bonham Carter attend.
The 80-year-old star is no stranger to the British royals having been made a Dame in 1990 and a Companion of the Order of the Companions of Honour for her services to drama in the Queen's birthday honours in 2014.
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Windsor Castle employees are to go on strike for the first time in 900 years.
Wardens at the Berkshire residence of Britain's Queen Elizabeth could be set to refuse to give tours to paying visitors after voting in favour of industrial action yesterday (15.04.15).
The action could start from the end of the month and would have a "significant impact" on visitors, the Public and Commercial Services Union has said.
The wardens - who are stationed at the entrance, in the grounds and inside the castle - are protesting against years of pay restraint that has seen them earn below the living wage of £7.85 an hour or £9.15 in London.
A deal was agreed last year on the grounds they would get additional allowances this year for the extra services they've been providing out of "good will" and the wardens insist their issue is with their employers rather than the Queen or her family.
One of the wardens told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "We're all very loyal to the Queen and the royal family. We wouldn't work here if we weren't.
"We feel part of England's heritage. Our gripe is with the managers who run the castle in their name and keep us on such low pay it's almost impossible to have any decent standard of living. That's why we're taking action."
The wardens voted 84 per cent in favour of action short of a strike, which could be set to start from the end of April.
Windsor Castle employees to strike for first time in 900 years
Windsor Castle employees are to go on strike for the first time in 900 years.
Wardens at the Berkshire residence of Britain's Queen Elizabeth could be set to refuse to give tours to paying visitors after voting in favour of industrial action yesterday (15.04.15).
The action could start from the end of the month and would have a "significant impact" on visitors, the Public and Commercial Services Union has said.
The wardens - who are stationed at the entrance, in the grounds and inside the castle - are protesting against years of pay restraint that has seen them earn below the living wage of £7.85 an hour or £9.15 in London.
A deal was agreed last year on the grounds they would get additional allowances this year for the extra services they've been providing out of "good will" and the wardens insist their issue is with their employers rather than the Queen or her family.
One of the wardens told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "We're all very loyal to the Queen and the royal family. We wouldn't work here if we weren't.
"We feel part of England's heritage. Our gripe is with the managers who run the castle in their name and keep us on such low pay it's almost impossible to have any decent standard of living. That's why we're taking action."
The wardens voted 84 per cent in favour of action short of a strike, which could be set to start from the end of April.
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Britain's Prince Charles has paid tribute to a progeria sufferer who passed away earlier this month aged 17.
The 66-year-old royal wrote a letter to the parents of Hayley Okines, who died after her battle with the rare genetic disorder that meant she aged eight times faster than normal, that was read out at her funeral in East Sussex yesterday (15.04.15).
He wrote: "My wife [Duchess Camilla] and I just wanted you to know how very much our hearts go out to you following the agonising tragedy of losing your beloved, daughter Hayley."
The Prince of Wales first met Hayley - who defied doctors who said she would not live past the age of 13 - at the annual Women's Own Children of Courage Awards at Westminster Abbey in 2004 and said at the time how impressed he was by her "incredible spirit and infectious love of live".
The letter continued: "I know that she was an inspiration to millions in the way in which she dealt with the unimaginable challenge of progeria ... You must be so very proud of the way that she used her brief life to make such a difference to the lives of others through her charity work and I do hope you can take some comfort, despite all the anguish you must be suffering, in her truly astounding achievements."
Hayley's mother Kerry - who announced the news that her daughter had passed away on her Facebook page earlier this month - told mourners how she'd loved her daughter's "sarcasm, dry sense of humour and pure stubbornness", with Hayley's father Mark adding that his daughter "never had a bad word to say about anybody".
Charles ended his letter, writing: "It is all the most tremendous credit to the unfailing love and care which I know your family gave her. I fear that under such unspeakably sad circumstances, mere words are hopelessly and utterly inadequate.
"So although I realise only too well that it will be if no consolation whatsoever, all we can do is hold you in our most special thoughts and prayers at such a heartrending time. With the greatest sympathy, Charles."
Prince Charles pays tribute to late progeria sufferer
Britain's Prince Charles has paid tribute to a progeria sufferer who passed away earlier this month aged 17.
The 66-year-old royal wrote a letter to the parents of Hayley Okines, who died after her battle with the rare genetic disorder that meant she aged eight times faster than normal, that was read out at her funeral in East Sussex yesterday (15.04.15).
He wrote: "My wife [Duchess Camilla] and I just wanted you to know how very much our hearts go out to you following the agonising tragedy of losing your beloved, daughter Hayley."
The Prince of Wales first met Hayley - who defied doctors who said she would not live past the age of 13 - at the annual Women's Own Children of Courage Awards at Westminster Abbey in 2004 and said at the time how impressed he was by her "incredible spirit and infectious love of live".
The letter continued: "I know that she was an inspiration to millions in the way in which she dealt with the unimaginable challenge of progeria ... You must be so very proud of the way that she used her brief life to make such a difference to the lives of others through her charity work and I do hope you can take some comfort, despite all the anguish you must be suffering, in her truly astounding achievements."
Hayley's mother Kerry - who announced the news that her daughter had passed away on her Facebook page earlier this month - told mourners how she'd loved her daughter's "sarcasm, dry sense of humour and pure stubbornness", with Hayley's father Mark adding that his daughter "never had a bad word to say about anybody".
Charles ended his letter, writing: "It is all the most tremendous credit to the unfailing love and care which I know your family gave her. I fear that under such unspeakably sad circumstances, mere words are hopelessly and utterly inadequate.
"So although I realise only too well that it will be if no consolation whatsoever, all we can do is hold you in our most special thoughts and prayers at such a heartrending time. With the greatest sympathy, Charles."
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Childproofing Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's home would cost $29,800.
Duchess Catherine, 33, is due to give birth to her and Prince Williams's second child later this month and baby safety expert David Drutz has estimated it would cost nearly $30,000 to make their Anmer Hall home in Norfolk child-friendly.
He said: "Even the future king and queen have to be baby-proof. They don't know everything."
The childproofing expert has drawn up a mock floor plan of their new family home in the English countryside in anticipation of the arrival of their second baby following the birth of Prince George in July 2013.
Drutz claims that the arrival of a second child often triggers more, or renewed, attention on babyproofing because usually the first-born is walking by this point.
He told CTV News: "Kids move, they're fast. And when the second child comes, one goes left, one goes right - what do you do?"
The safety expert claims the trick is to be prepared without going overboard and insists that while there's no way to ensure a child never gets hurt, the idea is to minimise risk.
He added: "I can't stop a hand from getting slammed in the door, but I can stop the door from slamming at full force."
Childproofing Duchess Catherine and Prince William’s home would cost nearly $30,000
Childproofing Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's home would cost $29,800.
Duchess Catherine, 33, is due to give birth to her and Prince Williams's second child later this month and baby safety expert David Drutz has estimated it would cost nearly $30,000 to make their Anmer Hall home in Norfolk child-friendly.
He said: "Even the future king and queen have to be baby-proof. They don't know everything."
The childproofing expert has drawn up a mock floor plan of their new family home in the English countryside in anticipation of the arrival of their second baby following the birth of Prince George in July 2013.
Drutz claims that the arrival of a second child often triggers more, or renewed, attention on babyproofing because usually the first-born is walking by this point.
He told CTV News: "Kids move, they're fast. And when the second child comes, one goes left, one goes right - what do you do?"
The safety expert claims the trick is to be prepared without going overboard and insists that while there's no way to ensure a child never gets hurt, the idea is to minimise risk.
He added: "I can't stop a hand from getting slammed in the door, but I can stop the door from slamming at full force."
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The hospital where Britain's Duchess of Cambridge is expected to give birth is preparing for her arrival.
Duchess Catherine, 33, is reportedly due to give birth to her and her husband Prince William's second child on April 25 and the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in London - where she had their 21-month-old son Prince George - have now begun preparing for her imminent arrival.
Parking restrictions are said to have been put in place on the roads out side the private wing and will be there from April 15 to April 30.
In addition to parking restrictions, media pens will be put up for photographers, reporters and TV crews in the coming days.
However, unlike in July 2013 - when baby George was born - news crews will not be permitted to "populate" what palace officials call a "partial installation" of the pens.
A source told People magazine that if anyone arrives they will be "moved on".
Meanwhile, broadcast positions are also set to go up near Buckingham Palace later this week so that crews can be ready when it's announced that the Duchess has gone into labour.
No further announcements will then be made until the birth has been successfully completed, the palace said at a briefing earlier this month.
Hospital preparing for Duchess Catherine’s arrival
The hospital where Britain's Duchess of Cambridge is expected to give birth is preparing for her arrival.
Duchess Catherine, 33, is reportedly due to give birth to her and her husband Prince William's second child on April 25 and the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in London - where she had their 21-month-old son Prince George - have now begun preparing for her imminent arrival.
Parking restrictions are said to have been put in place on the roads out side the private wing and will be there from April 15 to April 30.
In addition to parking restrictions, media pens will be put up for photographers, reporters and TV crews in the coming days.
However, unlike in July 2013 - when baby George was born - news crews will not be permitted to "populate" what palace officials call a "partial installation" of the pens.
A source told People magazine that if anyone arrives they will be "moved on".
Meanwhile, broadcast positions are also set to go up near Buckingham Palace later this week so that crews can be ready when it's announced that the Duchess has gone into labour.
No further announcements will then be made until the birth has been successfully completed, the palace said at a briefing earlier this month.
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Mike Tindall's horse Monbeg Dude won him £105,500 in the Grand National.
The 'Mission Survive' star - who is married to the Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips - took home over one hundred thousand pounds when the horse he bought while drunk came in third place in the race at Aintree.
Writing on Twitter after the race, he said: "Holy s**t, I'm lost for words and emotions. All I can say is yes the dude!!!!! (sic)"
The former England rugby star bought the horse at an auction after a boozy dinner and although Zara is said to have called him an idiot for making the purchase, she too was thrilled after seeing Monbeg Dude cross the finish line in third place despite being an outsider with odds of 40/1.
The horse is also part owned by Mike's pal and former England international James Simpson-Daniel.
Zara, 33 - who is a long-time fan of horse racing and a member of Great Britain's Olympic equestrian team - coached Monbeg Dude to a seventh place finish in the same race last year.
Mike Tindall’s horse wins him £105,500 at Grand National
Mike Tindall's horse Monbeg Dude won him £105,500 in the Grand National.
The 'Mission Survive' star - who is married to the Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips - took home over one hundred thousand pounds when the horse he bought while drunk came in third place in the race at Aintree.
Writing on Twitter after the race, he said: "Holy s**t, I'm lost for words and emotions. All I can say is yes the dude!!!!! (sic)"
The former England rugby star bought the horse at an auction after a boozy dinner and although Zara is said to have called him an idiot for making the purchase, she too was thrilled after seeing Monbeg Dude cross the finish line in third place despite being an outsider with odds of 40/1.
The horse is also part owned by Mike's pal and former England international James Simpson-Daniel.
Zara, 33 - who is a long-time fan of horse racing and a member of Great Britain's Olympic equestrian team - coached Monbeg Dude to a seventh place finish in the same race last year.
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Britain's Princess Anne has marked the 50th anniversary of Severn Valley Railway.
The 64-year-old royal unveiled a commemorative plaque on Kidderminster station and met with staff and volunteers before taking over the controls of a vintage locomotive yesterday (14.04.15).
Over 200 people including flag-waving pupils from the nearby Comberton Primary School greeted Princess Anne - who is the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II - as she arrived at Kidderminster after boarding the train at Bewdley Station.
During her visit the princess praised the hard work of everyone involved in saving and maintain the railway after it fell victim to Beeching's axe - the reduction of route network and restructuring of the Railways in Great Britain - in the 60s and said the organisation had "quite rightly" won the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service for their efforts.
After unveiling the plaque Anne signed the visitor's book and thanked staff for allowing her to ride on the footplate.
She wrote: "It was a real treat."
Chairman of the Severn Valley Railway, Nick Paul presented the royal with a billycan and whistle as a memento.
He told the Express & Star newspaper: "The visit was a huge success. The princess was impressed by the huge input of the volunteers. She was extremely enthusiastic and it was nice to see how knowledgeable she was about the railway."
Princess Anne marks 50th anniversary of Severn Valley Railway
Britain's Princess Anne has marked the 50th anniversary of Severn Valley Railway.
The 64-year-old royal unveiled a commemorative plaque on Kidderminster station and met with staff and volunteers before taking over the controls of a vintage locomotive yesterday (14.04.15).
Over 200 people including flag-waving pupils from the nearby Comberton Primary School greeted Princess Anne - who is the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II - as she arrived at Kidderminster after boarding the train at Bewdley Station.
During her visit the princess praised the hard work of everyone involved in saving and maintain the railway after it fell victim to Beeching's axe - the reduction of route network and restructuring of the Railways in Great Britain - in the 60s and said the organisation had "quite rightly" won the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service for their efforts.
After unveiling the plaque Anne signed the visitor's book and thanked staff for allowing her to ride on the footplate.
She wrote: "It was a real treat."
Chairman of the Severn Valley Railway, Nick Paul presented the royal with a billycan and whistle as a memento.
He told the Express & Star newspaper: "The visit was a huge success. The princess was impressed by the huge input of the volunteers. She was extremely enthusiastic and it was nice to see how knowledgeable she was about the railway."
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Britain's Duchess of Cambridge will receive a 10 per cent "loyalty" discount if she gives birth for a second time in the Lindo Wing of London's St Mary's Hospital.
The 33-year-old royal is expecting her and her husband Prince William's second child and it's been claimed if she returns to the Lindo Wing - where she gave birth to their 21-month-old son Prince George - they'll be offered a discount.
Duchess Catherine is expected to give birth to her second child later this month and is believed to be planning to return to the hospital, who will offer her ten per cent off their fees thanks to a discount for returning mothers offered by the private hospital group, the Daily Mail newspaper reports.
However, the royal couple may still end up splashing more cash than the first time round as prices have increased since the birth of Prince George in July 2013.
A suite of two rooms now costs £6,570 for a one-night stay with normal delivery, or £5,913 with the discount included, plus consultant fees of approximately £6,000.
Therefore even a natural delivery would cost over £12,000, with added costs if there are any complications.
The Duchess chose to stay just one night in the hospital after giving birth to baby George, but if she were to opt for a longer stay it would cost an extra £2,300 per night.
Duchess Catherine to receive 10% discount at hospital
Britain's Duchess of Cambridge will receive a 10 per cent "loyalty" discount if she gives birth for a second time in the Lindo Wing of London's St Mary's Hospital.
The 33-year-old royal is expecting her and her husband Prince William's second child and it's been claimed if she returns to the Lindo Wing - where she gave birth to their 21-month-old son Prince George - they'll be offered a discount.
Duchess Catherine is expected to give birth to her second child later this month and is believed to be planning to return to the hospital, who will offer her ten per cent off their fees thanks to a discount for returning mothers offered by the private hospital group, the Daily Mail newspaper reports.
However, the royal couple may still end up splashing more cash than the first time round as prices have increased since the birth of Prince George in July 2013.
A suite of two rooms now costs £6,570 for a one-night stay with normal delivery, or £5,913 with the discount included, plus consultant fees of approximately £6,000.
Therefore even a natural delivery would cost over £12,000, with added costs if there are any complications.
The Duchess chose to stay just one night in the hospital after giving birth to baby George, but if she were to opt for a longer stay it would cost an extra £2,300 per night.
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