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Emma Watson denies claims she’s dating Prince Harry


Emma Watson has denied claims she's dating Britain's Prince Harry.
The 24-year-old actress has taken to her Twitter account in an apparent bid to shoot down rumours she's being romanced by the flame-haired royal.
She wrote: "WORLD Remember that little talk we had about not believing everything written in the media?! (sic)"
However, the 'Harry Potter' star went on to admit she's not opposed to being a princess but insisted she doesn't need to date a member of the royal family in order to achieve that goal.
Posting a link to a clip from Alfonso Cuaron's 1995 film 'A Little Princess' titled 'All Girls Are Princesses', she wrote: "also.....marrying a Prince not a prerequisite for being a Princess. (sic)"
The brunette beauty's comments come after it was reported the pair had been enjoying a number of secret dates following her split from rugby player Matthew Janney last year.
Claiming Harry, 30, invited twelve of their mutual friends along so Emma didn't feel too uncomfortable, Australia's Women's Day magazine reported a source as saying: "Harry didn't want her to feel like she was put on the spot.
"A party also shows he's fun and not stuffy ... He's smitten - and it's more than Emma's looks."

Sarah Ferguson takes to Fashion For Relief catwalk


Sarah Ferguson took to the catwalk for the Fashion For Relief show yesterday (19.02.15).
The Duchess of York strutted her stuff on the runway at the event, which was put on to raise money for Ebola victims, at London's Somerset House to launch London Fashion Week and received a great reception.
The 55 year old was cheered on as she strolled down the catwalk in a floor-length black shirt and a black top and appeared to be thoroughly enjoying herself as she stretched her arms out wide, pointed at herself and threw her arms around in a circle, all with a huge grin on her face.
When she got to the end of the runway she pulled off the standard model pose of one hand on her hip to perfection and turned to walk back.
Following the show, Sarah took to her Twitter account to personally thank Naomi for helping to put on the spectacle.
She wrote: "#FashionForRelief #london An amazing cause to support the fight against Ebola. Thank you @NaomiCampbell
"Help fight Ebola #FashionForRelief @ChildrenCrisis (sic)"
Naomi also took to the catwalk in a glittering gold outfit and fellow model Jourdan Dunn also wowed on the runway in a number of outfits, including a metallic checked minidress.
One of the main attractions of the night was the sight of former model Katie Price dressed in a black suit complete with black bow tie on the runway, while singer Pixie Lott sported a pair of fluffy rabbit ears.
Legendary fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood also walked the catwalk at the event.

Queen Elizabeth advertising for chauffeur


Britain's Queen Elizabeth is advertising for a new chauffeur.
The 88-year-old monarch is offering between £23,000 and £24,000 a year for the live-in position, which includes meals, and the successful candidate will have to work over five days between Mondays and Sundays.
The job advertisement, which has been posted on the official website of the British Monarchy, states: "As chauffeur you will work as part of a busy and supportive team tasked with driving members of the Royal Family, Household officials, guests and official visitors.
"You will ensure the vehicles are well maintained and kept to a high standard of presentation, whilst assisting with the daily administration and management of the Royal Mews Garage. With the opportunity to develop your skills, you will play an integral part in the smooth daily running of the Royal Household."
Those wishing to apply for the position will need to ensure they have a full UK driving licence, preferably with no endorsements, and must have professional driving experience.
What's more, the suitable candidate will need "effective organisational and administrative skills", be able to meet high standards and have "excellent communication skills".
The advert also promises to provide workers with "a unique and stimulating work environment" as well as a 33-day holiday package, including Bank holidays.

Prince Charles and Camilla heading on US tour


Britain's Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall will visit the USA next month.
The royal couple will head Stateside on March 17 for a four-day trip in which they will head to Washington DC for three days and finish off their jaunt in Louisville, Kentucky.
The Prince's official website state: "Their Royal Highnesses will undertake a broad range of engagements to promote the UK's partnership with the United States in key areas such as sustainability and climate change, creating youth opportunities, encouraging corporate social responsibility and promoting historical and cultural links."
Charles and Camilla will visit the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, which is in the same vicinity as Lincoln Cottage, where former US President Abraham Lincoln - who died 150 years ago this year - was said to have written the last draft of the Emancipation Proclamation.
The pair will also mark the 150th anniversary of the end of the American Civil War by meeting veterans from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coastguard.
The couple will also head to Mount Vernon, where George Washington - the first US President - lived and will mark the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta by visiting the National Archives.
While in Kentucky, the couple will see the hard work being carried out by the local Louisville community within food literacy and clean air initiatives.
The website added: "The duchess will visit a food literacy project for young people at a local farm.
"The project also offers young people an opportunity to experience life on a farm in order to help increase their knowledge of the connection between food and farming."

Prince William’s ‘cute’ Mandarin message


Britain's Prince William has been praised for his "cute" Mandarin video message to the people of China.
The 32-year-old royal spoke the language as he wished the Chinese public a happy new year in a video posted online on Wednesday (18.02.15) ahead of his visit to the country on March 1, and the clip was greeted by numerous people praising him on Weibo, which is China's equivalent to Twitter.
One wrote: "It was so cute when Prince William spoke Mandarin."
Another posted: "When I saw him saying "chun jie kuai le" ("happy new year") in Chinese on CCTV I wanted to ask him who his Mandarin teacher was (sic)"
What's more, some were calling for William to bring his 17-month-old son Prince George with him when he embarks on his short trip next month.
One wrote: "Could he bring his little boy to China soon?"
Unfortunately, William will not be taking George with him on the royal trip and his pregnant wife Duchess Catherine, who is around seven months pregnant with their second child, will also not be joining him.
In the prince's video message he passed on his congratulations to China, which celebrated its transition from the Year of the Horse to the Year of the Sheep on Wednesday.
He said: "Warmest wishes to you all in the Year of the Sheep.
"Chinese New Year is a special time for people around the world and I am very pleased to be visiting China soon."

Prince William ‘won’t advertise for nanny’


Britain's Prince William and Duchess Catherine don't have plans to advertise for a nanny for their second child.
The royal couple - who have 17-month-old son Prince George - are said to be keen to bond with their newborn, who is due in April, on their own so are reportedly not going to look to employ an extra pair of hands when the little one is born.
A royal source told HELLO! magazine: "As new parents, the duke and duchess wish to enjoy being with their new baby and all that this entails.
"There are no plans to advertise for a nanny or a maternity nurse."
Catherine's mother Carole Middleton is expected to lend a hand when the couple's new baby is born, just as she did in the first few weeks following George's birth.
The Duchess of Cambridge attended numerous royal engagements this week, including a visit to the Emma Bridgewater pottery factory in Stoke, central England, and she also spoke to mothers who struggle with serious illness while bringing up their children during a visit to charity Action for Children.
William, 32, and Catherine, 33, announced last September that they were to become parents for a second time, and he later admitted that, while the duchess was experiencing similar severe morning sickness as she did while pregnant with George, the pair were "thrilled" with the news.
He said: "It's been a tricky few days - week or so - but obviously we're basically thrilled, it's great news, and early days."

Prince Andrew takes over as League president


Britain's Prince Andrew has taken over from his father as the Grand President of the Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League.
The royal - who turns 55 today (19.02.15) - was presented with an implement called a Kabonga, which is used to keep order in the League's meetings, by the Duke of Edinburgh who handed over the role of Grand President and Keeper of the Kabonga after 41 years.
A message on the Duke of York's official Facebook page read: "In 1974 The Duke of Edinburgh took over as Grand President of the Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League from Lord Mountbatten and after 41 years at the helm of the Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League supporting Commonwealth Veterans around the world The Duke of Edinburgh handed over the "Kabonga" to me as I take up the role of Grand President and Keeper of the Kabonga, to keep order in meetings! He was dined out in style by the Officers of the League today at the Army and Navy Club to mark his 41 years. Information on the Commonwealth Ex-Services League can be found athttp://www.commonwealthveterans.org.uk/ (sic)"
The League was formed in 1921 by two Field Marshalls, Earl Haig and General Smuts, and aims to assist Commonwealth former servicemen and women if they are need of help.

Prince William speaks Mandarin


Britain's Prince William spoke Mandarin to wish China a happy new year yesterday (18.02.15).
The 32-year-old royal recorded a video message ahead of his visit to the country next week, and the clip begins with the Duke of Cambridge speaking in the language to pass on his congratulations to the nation, which celebrated its transition from the Year of the Horse to the Year of the Sheep on Wednesday.
In the one-minute video released by Buckingham Palace, the prince started off by saying: "Warmest wishes to you all in the Year of the Sheep.
"Chinese New Year is a special time for people around the world and I am very pleased to be visiting China soon."
William also admitted in the clip that he is excited about opening The Great Festival of Creativity, "which marks the start of a year of cultural exchange between our two countries", and he also spoke about China's cultural heritage and how "proud" he feels about Britain's reputation for being a great innovator.
He said: "Together the United Kingdom and China have much to celebrate about our cultural relationship - what we have in common and what we can learn from one another.
"As you celebrate new year with family and friends, I send good wishes from my family to yours..."
He then spoke Mandarin before the video ended.

Queen Elizabeth to open newly-refurbished Canada House


Britain's Queen Elizabeth will re-open the newly-refurbished Canada House today (19.02.15).
The 88-year-old monarch is to make the short trip to the London-based building, which houses the Canadian High Commission in the capital and overlooks Trafalgar Square, following its renovation work.
A message on the official British Monarch Twitter account read: "This morning The Queen will officially re-open #CanadaHouse, home of the Canadian High Commission in London (sic)"
The account also shared a picture of Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers and added the caption: "#RCMP officers wait for The Queen's arriival at #CanadaHouse (sic)"
The Duke of Edinburgh, 93, is also due to accompany the queen on the visit, which will see them greeted by Canada's Mounties, and High Commissioner Gordon Campbell.
The royal couple will be given a guided tour of the newly-refurbished facilities and also get the opportunity to speak to some of the construction and design workers.
To mark the special occasion, the atrium at Canada House will be named the Queen Elizabeth Atrium.
Elizabeth - who previously visited the building in 1951 alongside Prince Philip - will be presented with a set of Canada House ceremonial keys, which have been made out of gold, silver and nickel.
The keys are a newer version of the set which was given to King George V in 1925 when he opened Canada House alongside Queen Mary.

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