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The Supreme Court is to decide whether the letters Britain's Prince Charles wrote to the government should be made public.
The letters were prevented from being published in 2012 by the Attorney General's office, but the UK's highest court has been asked to determine whether it was an unlawful act.
The Guardian newspaper is asking the court to agree to the disclosure of the letters, which were written to government departments between 2004 and 2005.
According to the publication, it has been "pressing the government" for 10 years to see the letters, written to seven government departments.
Conversely, it's been argued that the publication of the so-called "black spider memos" would risk undermining the authority of the prince, who as the heir to the throne, is supposed to remain politically neutral.
Meanwhile, during his recent visit to the US, Prince Charles was told by President Barack Obama that he was more popular in the US than American politicians.
Obama said: "I think it's fair to say that the American people are quite fond of the royal family."
To which Charles replied: "That's awfully nice to know."
Obama then added: "They like them much better than they like their own politicians."
Supreme Court to decide whether to publish Prince Charles’ letters
The Supreme Court is to decide whether the letters Britain's Prince Charles wrote to the government should be made public.
The letters were prevented from being published in 2012 by the Attorney General's office, but the UK's highest court has been asked to determine whether it was an unlawful act.
The Guardian newspaper is asking the court to agree to the disclosure of the letters, which were written to government departments between 2004 and 2005.
According to the publication, it has been "pressing the government" for 10 years to see the letters, written to seven government departments.
Conversely, it's been argued that the publication of the so-called "black spider memos" would risk undermining the authority of the prince, who as the heir to the throne, is supposed to remain politically neutral.
Meanwhile, during his recent visit to the US, Prince Charles was told by President Barack Obama that he was more popular in the US than American politicians.
Obama said: "I think it's fair to say that the American people are quite fond of the royal family."
To which Charles replied: "That's awfully nice to know."
Obama then added: "They like them much better than they like their own politicians."
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Britain's Princess Anne has paid tribute to the No 30 Squadron during a centenary parade at RAF Brize Norton.
The 64-year-old royal attended an event to mark the 100th anniversary of the squadron, where she was saluted by pilots, engineers and technicians, among others.
She remarked: "Although 100 years have passed, the tradition remains the same. This is an opportunity to mark those achievements."
The squadron began life in Egypt, in 1915, and in recent times, has been praised for it services in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Wing Commander Andrew Garbutt described representing the squadron as the highlight of his career.
The married father-of-three - who has been with the squadron since 2012 - told the Oxford Times newspaper: "Leading the squadron out of Afghanistan last year was a highlight.
"But today was a highlight as well, to take a squadron with the history that it has."
Elsewhere, Michael Stockham - a Sergeant and engineer at Brize Norton - also said how proud he is to represent the British military.
He shared: "It's a good career. The tradition means a lot to me and it is proud day."
Princess Anne pays tribute to British military
Britain's Princess Anne has paid tribute to the No 30 Squadron during a centenary parade at RAF Brize Norton.
The 64-year-old royal attended an event to mark the 100th anniversary of the squadron, where she was saluted by pilots, engineers and technicians, among others.
She remarked: "Although 100 years have passed, the tradition remains the same. This is an opportunity to mark those achievements."
The squadron began life in Egypt, in 1915, and in recent times, has been praised for it services in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Wing Commander Andrew Garbutt described representing the squadron as the highlight of his career.
The married father-of-three - who has been with the squadron since 2012 - told the Oxford Times newspaper: "Leading the squadron out of Afghanistan last year was a highlight.
"But today was a highlight as well, to take a squadron with the history that it has."
Elsewhere, Michael Stockham - a Sergeant and engineer at Brize Norton - also said how proud he is to represent the British military.
He shared: "It's a good career. The tradition means a lot to me and it is proud day."
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Britain's Prince Harry is to receive a resettlement package worth about £15,000 when he leaves the Army.
The 30-year-old royal recently announced his decision to leave the Armed Forces - in which he currently earns around £40,000 per year as a captain - but is entitled to the payout in June by virtue of having spent so long in the military.
The Ministry of Defence says a "resettlement grant is applicable if the individual has completed nine years' service from age 21 to aid resettlement into civilian life".
What's more, the Daily Mail newspaper reports that the prince will collect a pension of some £7,100 per year, in addition to a lump sum of about £19,000.
He will, however, have to wait until he is 65 to claim them.
In a statement released earlier this month, Prince Harry confirmed his plan to leave the military and said he is currently considering his options.
He explained: "Inevitably, most good things come to an end and I am at a crossroads in my military career.
"I am considering the options for the future and I am really excited about the possibilities."
Prince Harry to receive military pay-off package
Britain's Prince Harry is to receive a resettlement package worth about £15,000 when he leaves the Army.
The 30-year-old royal recently announced his decision to leave the Armed Forces - in which he currently earns around £40,000 per year as a captain - but is entitled to the payout in June by virtue of having spent so long in the military.
The Ministry of Defence says a "resettlement grant is applicable if the individual has completed nine years' service from age 21 to aid resettlement into civilian life".
What's more, the Daily Mail newspaper reports that the prince will collect a pension of some £7,100 per year, in addition to a lump sum of about £19,000.
He will, however, have to wait until he is 65 to claim them.
In a statement released earlier this month, Prince Harry confirmed his plan to leave the military and said he is currently considering his options.
He explained: "Inevitably, most good things come to an end and I am at a crossroads in my military career.
"I am considering the options for the future and I am really excited about the possibilities."
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Bookmakers in Britain have taken a flurry of bets on the name of Duchess Catherine's second child.
The 33-year-old royal is expected to give birth in mid-to-late April and bookmakers have slashed the odds on the baby being named Alice, following a surge of wagers on the name.
Cormac Dowling, novelties and politics trader for Betfair, said: "Elizabeth had been the clear favourite until an unexpected rush of support for Alice over the last 24 hours and we've been forced to slash the price from 8/1 to 3/1."
Although the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have not revealed the sex of their baby, bookmakers have taken significantly more money on the newborn being a girl.
This comes shortly after the Duchess revealed when she is due to give birth during a recent charity engagement.
Earlier this month, she visited Brookhill Children's Centre in Woolwich, south east London, where she met mothers who use the centre and volunteers who work for the organisation, including Christie Osbourne.
Christie recalled: "I told her she is beautiful and that she's got a tiny little bump. I asked when her baby is due and she said mid-to-end of April."
Bookmakers receive flurry of bets on name of the royal baby
Bookmakers in Britain have taken a flurry of bets on the name of Duchess Catherine's second child.
The 33-year-old royal is expected to give birth in mid-to-late April and bookmakers have slashed the odds on the baby being named Alice, following a surge of wagers on the name.
Cormac Dowling, novelties and politics trader for Betfair, said: "Elizabeth had been the clear favourite until an unexpected rush of support for Alice over the last 24 hours and we've been forced to slash the price from 8/1 to 3/1."
Although the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have not revealed the sex of their baby, bookmakers have taken significantly more money on the newborn being a girl.
This comes shortly after the Duchess revealed when she is due to give birth during a recent charity engagement.
Earlier this month, she visited Brookhill Children's Centre in Woolwich, south east London, where she met mothers who use the centre and volunteers who work for the organisation, including Christie Osbourne.
Christie recalled: "I told her she is beautiful and that she's got a tiny little bump. I asked when her baby is due and she said mid-to-end of April."
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Britain's Prince Charles is to visit Cumbria next week in his capacity as patron of the The Prince's Countryside Fund and The Campaign for Wool.
The 66-year-old royal - who recently toured the US alongside his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall - is to visit the Rheged Centre near Penrith, where he will meet farmers and businesses benefiting from the work of his two charities, while he is also set to view the Herdwick sheep photographic exhibition, 'A Portrait of Lakeland', by Ian Lawson.
What's more, the prince will visit the Westmorland Agricultural Society in Kendal, where he will meet locals, as well as representatives from a number of local initiatives, like Broadband for the Rural North, the News & Star reports.
Meanwhile, it was recently announced that the prince is to attend a premiere of Sir Hubert Parry's previously unplayed works.
The royal is a self-confessed fan of the influential musician and will be among the attendees when the event is staged in May.
Speaking during a BBC documentary about his music, Prince Charles once said: "It gives you tingles up the spine and tears in your eyes."
Prince Charles to visit Cumbria
Britain's Prince Charles is to visit Cumbria next week in his capacity as patron of the The Prince's Countryside Fund and The Campaign for Wool.
The 66-year-old royal - who recently toured the US alongside his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall - is to visit the Rheged Centre near Penrith, where he will meet farmers and businesses benefiting from the work of his two charities, while he is also set to view the Herdwick sheep photographic exhibition, 'A Portrait of Lakeland', by Ian Lawson.
What's more, the prince will visit the Westmorland Agricultural Society in Kendal, where he will meet locals, as well as representatives from a number of local initiatives, like Broadband for the Rural North, the News & Star reports.
Meanwhile, it was recently announced that the prince is to attend a premiere of Sir Hubert Parry's previously unplayed works.
The royal is a self-confessed fan of the influential musician and will be among the attendees when the event is staged in May.
Speaking during a BBC documentary about his music, Prince Charles once said: "It gives you tingles up the spine and tears in your eyes."
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The birth of the second child of Britain's Duchess of Cambridge will be marked by the release of a new £5 coin.
The 33-year-old royal, who is heavily pregnant with her second baby, is expected to give birth in mid-to-late April and it's been announced a commemorative piece will be launched shortly after the tot is born.
Crossing the palms of babies with silver is a way of wishing them luck and follows on from the birth of Prince George in July 2013, when The Royal Mint produced 10,000 solid silver crown-sized £5 coins, which cost £80 each.
Additionally, some 2,013 22 carat gold sovereigns were produced, each of which were priced at £800 each.
The coins featuring the newborn's namesake St George were sold out within days.
What's more, those babies born on the same day as Prince George were given their own lucky silver coin.
The special coin was delivered in a pink or blue pouch depending on the sex of the baby.
The decision to release the special coin has been approved by Queen Elizabeth and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as well as the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne.
Birth of royal baby to be marked by new coin
The birth of the second child of Britain's Duchess of Cambridge will be marked by the release of a new £5 coin.
The 33-year-old royal, who is heavily pregnant with her second baby, is expected to give birth in mid-to-late April and it's been announced a commemorative piece will be launched shortly after the tot is born.
Crossing the palms of babies with silver is a way of wishing them luck and follows on from the birth of Prince George in July 2013, when The Royal Mint produced 10,000 solid silver crown-sized £5 coins, which cost £80 each.
Additionally, some 2,013 22 carat gold sovereigns were produced, each of which were priced at £800 each.
The coins featuring the newborn's namesake St George were sold out within days.
What's more, those babies born on the same day as Prince George were given their own lucky silver coin.
The special coin was delivered in a pink or blue pouch depending on the sex of the baby.
The decision to release the special coin has been approved by Queen Elizabeth and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as well as the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne.
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Britain's Prince Harry will make his first visit to New Zealand on May 9.
The 30-year-old royal, who recently announced his plan to quit the Armed Forces, will head to the country following a four-week secondment with the Australian Defence Force.
Specific details of the visit are still being worked out, with dates and regions to be visited set to be revealed closer to the time of his trip.
Earlier this month, the prince said he is currently "considering the options for the future", after leaving the army.
In a statement, Kensington Palace said: "Before leaving operational service, Prince Harry will spend four weeks in April and May seconded to the Australian Defence Force where he will be attached to various units to gain an appreciation of the Australian army's domestic operating environment and capabilities."
In recent days, it has been speculated that Prince Harry will looked to relocate to Australia, where he spent time working as a jackaroo at a cattle station in Queensland in 2003.
A friend said: "I wouldn't be surprised if Harry spent longer in Australia. He'll be living and mixing with Australians, working with the Australian Defence Force and will get a good look at life out there.
"If he can find a function out there, perhaps some kind of charity military tie-up, that would work. He's discussed it with friends and colleagues and they say he'll like it there."
Prince Harry to visit New Zealand in May
Britain's Prince Harry will make his first visit to New Zealand on May 9.
The 30-year-old royal, who recently announced his plan to quit the Armed Forces, will head to the country following a four-week secondment with the Australian Defence Force.
Specific details of the visit are still being worked out, with dates and regions to be visited set to be revealed closer to the time of his trip.
Earlier this month, the prince said he is currently "considering the options for the future", after leaving the army.
In a statement, Kensington Palace said: "Before leaving operational service, Prince Harry will spend four weeks in April and May seconded to the Australian Defence Force where he will be attached to various units to gain an appreciation of the Australian army's domestic operating environment and capabilities."
In recent days, it has been speculated that Prince Harry will looked to relocate to Australia, where he spent time working as a jackaroo at a cattle station in Queensland in 2003.
A friend said: "I wouldn't be surprised if Harry spent longer in Australia. He'll be living and mixing with Australians, working with the Australian Defence Force and will get a good look at life out there.
"If he can find a function out there, perhaps some kind of charity military tie-up, that would work. He's discussed it with friends and colleagues and they say he'll like it there."
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth could be removed as the Head of State of Barbados.
The Caribbean island came under British control from from 1627 up until independence in 1966, but has remained a constitutional monarchy since then.
However, Freundel Stuart - the country's prime minister - has revealed a plan that would see the Queen replaced by a ceremonial President in time for the 50th anniversary of independence next year.
Meanwhile, George Pilgrim, the general secretary of the Democratic Labour Party, has said the idea will be put to parliament, but that the government doesn't anticipate there being any serious opposition.
He said: "This will move the country through to the next major step in the process of nationhood.
"(The Prime Minister) said he found it awkward in the year 2015 to have to stand up and pledge allegiance to Her Majesty the Queen."
However, he added that Barbados will retain its links with the British crown because of its membership of the Commonwealth.
The official British Monarchy website says: "The Queen's relationship to Barbados is unique.
"In all her duties, she speaks and acts as Queen of Barbados, and not as Queen of the United Kingdom."
Queen to be removed as Head of State of Barbados?
Britain's Queen Elizabeth could be removed as the Head of State of Barbados.
The Caribbean island came under British control from from 1627 up until independence in 1966, but has remained a constitutional monarchy since then.
However, Freundel Stuart - the country's prime minister - has revealed a plan that would see the Queen replaced by a ceremonial President in time for the 50th anniversary of independence next year.
Meanwhile, George Pilgrim, the general secretary of the Democratic Labour Party, has said the idea will be put to parliament, but that the government doesn't anticipate there being any serious opposition.
He said: "This will move the country through to the next major step in the process of nationhood.
"(The Prime Minister) said he found it awkward in the year 2015 to have to stand up and pledge allegiance to Her Majesty the Queen."
However, he added that Barbados will retain its links with the British crown because of its membership of the Commonwealth.
The official British Monarchy website says: "The Queen's relationship to Barbados is unique.
"In all her duties, she speaks and acts as Queen of Barbados, and not as Queen of the United Kingdom."
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Britain's Prince Andrew sang happy birthday to Princess Eugenie using his iPad.
The royal marked his daughter's 25th birthday by pulling out a tablet device during the middle of a Palace function to ring Eugenie in New York and sang in unison with his 400-strong audience in the State Apartments at St James's Palace.
Talking to his audience, the prince said: "We are going to do something new this evening.
"The lady in the middle is my youngest daughter and it's her 25th birthday today."
The faces of the princess, as well as her sister, Princess Beatrice, and mother, Sarah, Duchess of York, smiled and waved back at the crowd.
He told her: "You will notice that we have somebody here to play (gesturing to the trumpeter)."
Then, he turned to the lance corporal and said: "If you will lead us in Happy Birthday please..."
Eugenie thanked her father for the gesture, but the Duchess of York was less forthcoming with praise.
She joked: "We think you all need to go for choir practice."
However, the prince was happy with his efforts, saying: "Having been told this was a bad idea, it worked."
Prince Andrew wishes Princess Eugenie a happy birthday
Britain's Prince Andrew sang happy birthday to Princess Eugenie using his iPad.
The royal marked his daughter's 25th birthday by pulling out a tablet device during the middle of a Palace function to ring Eugenie in New York and sang in unison with his 400-strong audience in the State Apartments at St James's Palace.
Talking to his audience, the prince said: "We are going to do something new this evening.
"The lady in the middle is my youngest daughter and it's her 25th birthday today."
The faces of the princess, as well as her sister, Princess Beatrice, and mother, Sarah, Duchess of York, smiled and waved back at the crowd.
He told her: "You will notice that we have somebody here to play (gesturing to the trumpeter)."
Then, he turned to the lance corporal and said: "If you will lead us in Happy Birthday please..."
Eugenie thanked her father for the gesture, but the Duchess of York was less forthcoming with praise.
She joked: "We think you all need to go for choir practice."
However, the prince was happy with his efforts, saying: "Having been told this was a bad idea, it worked."
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