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Britain's Princess Anne touched down in Australia this morning (21.10.14) ahead of a four-day agriculture conference.
The 64-year-old royal landed arrived in Brisbane for the 26th Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (RASC) at the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA), where members of the Commonwealth will discuss natural environments, food and agriculture.
David Thomas, President of the RNA, is pleased Anne has made the journey Down Under because he has always found her to be "very approachable".
He told the Brisbane Times newspaper: "I think Princess Anne has always been a popular royal, she's very hard-working.
"I think she's one of those people who are very approachable; my dealings with her have been completely delightful."
The princess - who recently returned from stays in Ethiopia and Tanzania - last visited the country in 2009 in the wake of the Black Saturday bush fires which devastated areas around Melbourne.
Anne's Australia visit come after Prince William, Duchess Catherine and their 14-month-old son Prince George enjoyed a three-week tour of the country in April this year.
Princess Anne lands in Australia
Britain's Princess Anne touched down in Australia this morning (21.10.14) ahead of a four-day agriculture conference.
The 64-year-old royal landed arrived in Brisbane for the 26th Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (RASC) at the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA), where members of the Commonwealth will discuss natural environments, food and agriculture.
David Thomas, President of the RNA, is pleased Anne has made the journey Down Under because he has always found her to be "very approachable".
He told the Brisbane Times newspaper: "I think Princess Anne has always been a popular royal, she's very hard-working.
"I think she's one of those people who are very approachable; my dealings with her have been completely delightful."
The princess - who recently returned from stays in Ethiopia and Tanzania - last visited the country in 2009 in the wake of the Black Saturday bush fires which devastated areas around Melbourne.
Anne's Australia visit come after Prince William, Duchess Catherine and their 14-month-old son Prince George enjoyed a three-week tour of the country in April this year.
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Britain's Prince Harry turned his hand to rugby coaching yesterday (20.10.14).
The flame-haired royal - who is patron of England Rugby's All Schools Programme - coached a team of girls and boys aged 11 to 13 from St Mary's High School at Eccles RFC in Salford, Greater Manchester, north west England, and gave them some worthwhile advice, according to one pupil.
Eleanor Dainty, 13, one of St Mary's players, told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: "He was giving us lots of tips like, 'don't get involved in a situation where you are surrounded by lots of other players', and 'just try to pass the ball'. It was quite exciting."
As well as coaching, Harry also took to the field for a game of touch rugby on a day he looked to encourage youngsters to play sport in state schools.
The 30-year-old royal met former England rugby captain Bill Beaumont before getting fully involved in the session, which included taking part in a scrum.
Harry teamed up with England women's World Cup winning vice-captain Sarah Hunter in the scrum, and she admitted his visit had a great effect on the pupils.
She said: "You could see the kids were excited by the fact that he was here to enthuse them to want to be involved in the sport and be able to run alongside him or have him in their side.
"He's had a significant effect on them. To have someone as significant as Prince Harry to promote the game nationwide is fantastic."
Prince Harry tries rugby coaching
Britain's Prince Harry turned his hand to rugby coaching yesterday (20.10.14).
The flame-haired royal - who is patron of England Rugby's All Schools Programme - coached a team of girls and boys aged 11 to 13 from St Mary's High School at Eccles RFC in Salford, Greater Manchester, north west England, and gave them some worthwhile advice, according to one pupil.
Eleanor Dainty, 13, one of St Mary's players, told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: "He was giving us lots of tips like, 'don't get involved in a situation where you are surrounded by lots of other players', and 'just try to pass the ball'. It was quite exciting."
As well as coaching, Harry also took to the field for a game of touch rugby on a day he looked to encourage youngsters to play sport in state schools.
The 30-year-old royal met former England rugby captain Bill Beaumont before getting fully involved in the session, which included taking part in a scrum.
Harry teamed up with England women's World Cup winning vice-captain Sarah Hunter in the scrum, and she admitted his visit had a great effect on the pupils.
She said: "You could see the kids were excited by the fact that he was here to enthuse them to want to be involved in the sport and be able to run alongside him or have him in their side.
"He's had a significant effect on them. To have someone as significant as Prince Harry to promote the game nationwide is fantastic."
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Prince William and Duchess Catherine's baby is expected to be called Elizabeth.
The moniker is the hot favourite to be given to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's second child, who would be named after William's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, with several bookmakers after a number of bets were placed on the name.
Several punters have also had a wager on the little one being born on the same day as the 88-year-old monarch's birthday, April 21, with odds currently priced at 21/1.
William Hill spokesman Rupert Adams said: "It would be fitting for the baby to be born on the queen's birthday and Elizabeth is the favourite name too."
The latest royal baby betting market comes after Kensington Palace's announcement earlier this morning (20.10.14) that the 32-year-old duchess is due to give birth in April 2015.
Elizabeth is 7/2 favourite with William Hill to be the name of the couple's second born - following the birth of their first child Prince George in July 2013 - while James and Victoria are both 12/1, followed by Alexandra and Phillip (14/1).
Those looking for an outside bet with more value might like to check out monikers such as Tyrone or Royston, which are both available at 100/1.
Elizabeth is favoured royal baby name
Prince William and Duchess Catherine's baby is expected to be called Elizabeth.
The moniker is the hot favourite to be given to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's second child, who would be named after William's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, with several bookmakers after a number of bets were placed on the name.
Several punters have also had a wager on the little one being born on the same day as the 88-year-old monarch's birthday, April 21, with odds currently priced at 21/1.
William Hill spokesman Rupert Adams said: "It would be fitting for the baby to be born on the queen's birthday and Elizabeth is the favourite name too."
The latest royal baby betting market comes after Kensington Palace's announcement earlier this morning (20.10.14) that the 32-year-old duchess is due to give birth in April 2015.
Elizabeth is 7/2 favourite with William Hill to be the name of the couple's second born - following the birth of their first child Prince George in July 2013 - while James and Victoria are both 12/1, followed by Alexandra and Phillip (14/1).
Those looking for an outside bet with more value might like to check out monikers such as Tyrone or Royston, which are both available at 100/1.
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth was left disappointed after her horse Estimate finished last in its final race.
The 88-year-old royal had to put a brave face on at Ascot racecourse on Saturday (18.10.14) after her filly failed in its last outing in the Long Distance Cup before heading off to stud.
Following the race - which was won by Forgotten Rules - John Warren, the queen's racing manager, insisted people should focus on the horse's positives, including when she won the Gold Cup at the same racecourse in 2013, becoming the first horse of a reigning monarch to triumph in the race.
He said: "You cannot take the good things away. I think Estimate gave The Queen the biggest thrill she probably ever had in racing.
"The long and short of it is Estimate is now off to stud."
The queen was seen chatting to jockey Ryan Moore before the race but he was unable to guide the filly to victory at the Berkshire venue.
This comes just one month after Moore rode Estimate to victory in the Doncaster Cup at Doncaster Racecourse in South Yorkshire.
Following the race, Moore said: "She was never going to get beat today, she travelled so sweetly. I never really had to ask her a serious question."
Estimate's trainer Sir Michael Stoute also heaped praise on the equine, adding: "She can be a bit narky. It was great seeing her win. Goodwood didn't suit her, it was a bit too firm for her."
Queen Elizabeth’s horse finishes last in final race
Britain's Queen Elizabeth was left disappointed after her horse Estimate finished last in its final race.
The 88-year-old royal had to put a brave face on at Ascot racecourse on Saturday (18.10.14) after her filly failed in its last outing in the Long Distance Cup before heading off to stud.
Following the race - which was won by Forgotten Rules - John Warren, the queen's racing manager, insisted people should focus on the horse's positives, including when she won the Gold Cup at the same racecourse in 2013, becoming the first horse of a reigning monarch to triumph in the race.
He said: "You cannot take the good things away. I think Estimate gave The Queen the biggest thrill she probably ever had in racing.
"The long and short of it is Estimate is now off to stud."
The queen was seen chatting to jockey Ryan Moore before the race but he was unable to guide the filly to victory at the Berkshire venue.
This comes just one month after Moore rode Estimate to victory in the Doncaster Cup at Doncaster Racecourse in South Yorkshire.
Following the race, Moore said: "She was never going to get beat today, she travelled so sweetly. I never really had to ask her a serious question."
Estimate's trainer Sir Michael Stoute also heaped praise on the equine, adding: "She can be a bit narky. It was great seeing her win. Goodwood didn't suit her, it was a bit too firm for her."
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Britain's Duchess Catherine is expecting a baby in April 2015.
Kensington Palace has confirmed the Duchess of Cambridge's due date is in April next year and admitted both she and her husband Prince William are "delighted" by the news.
The statement read: "Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to confirm they are expecting a baby in April 2015."
The Palace also confirmed the 32-year-old duchess is still experiencing severe morning sickness, Hyperemisis Gravidarum, but she is getting better.
The statement continued: "The Duchess of Cambridge continues to be affected by Hyperemisis Gravidarum, but her condition is steadily improving."
Despite her illness, Catherine - who also 14-month-old son Prince George with 32-year-old William - has two London-based engagements scheduled for tomorrow.
She will greet the President of the Republic of Singapore on behalf of the queen at the Royal Garden Hotel and attend Wildlife Photographer of The Year 2014 Awards Ceremony at the Natural History Museum.
Catherine had to abandon plans to travel to Malta late last month due to the illness, but the royal couple are believed to be hoping to travel to New York soon if the brunette is well enough.
Earlier this month, bookmaker William Hill suspended betting on Catherine having twins following a big influx of bets on the royal having a pair of babies.
William Hill's spokesman, Rupert Adams said: "We have had a load of unexpected bets including a large number of new accounts - with any other market I would say that people know."
Duchess Catherine due in April 2015
Britain's Duchess Catherine is expecting a baby in April 2015.
Kensington Palace has confirmed the Duchess of Cambridge's due date is in April next year and admitted both she and her husband Prince William are "delighted" by the news.
The statement read: "Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to confirm they are expecting a baby in April 2015."
The Palace also confirmed the 32-year-old duchess is still experiencing severe morning sickness, Hyperemisis Gravidarum, but she is getting better.
The statement continued: "The Duchess of Cambridge continues to be affected by Hyperemisis Gravidarum, but her condition is steadily improving."
Despite her illness, Catherine - who also 14-month-old son Prince George with 32-year-old William - has two London-based engagements scheduled for tomorrow.
She will greet the President of the Republic of Singapore on behalf of the queen at the Royal Garden Hotel and attend Wildlife Photographer of The Year 2014 Awards Ceremony at the Natural History Museum.
Catherine had to abandon plans to travel to Malta late last month due to the illness, but the royal couple are believed to be hoping to travel to New York soon if the brunette is well enough.
Earlier this month, bookmaker William Hill suspended betting on Catherine having twins following a big influx of bets on the royal having a pair of babies.
William Hill's spokesman, Rupert Adams said: "We have had a load of unexpected bets including a large number of new accounts - with any other market I would say that people know."
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John Barrowman thought he was too young to be awarded an MBE by Princess Anne.
The 47-year-old actor was given the honour by the royal at Buckingham Palace last week, but he joked when he first heard he had been recognised for his charity work in the UK he was surprised because he is not a 70 year old and doesn't use a zimmer frame.
He is quoted by Access Hollywood as saying: "It was kind of surreal.
"I do a lot of charity work in the UK for numerous charities and Princess Anne is the patron of a couple of them that I'm involved in, as is the queen, and I didn't even know I was going to be getting [it] - that's something you expect to get when you're like 70, right? And retired and walking with a zimmer frame."
The 'Arrow' star enjoyed a day out at the palace last Tuesday with his husband Scott Gill as well as his mother and father and he admitted the occasion was "overwhelming".
He added: "I was just overwhelmed. But yeah, it was great. My mom and dad, my husband Scott - I took all of them and we spent a morning and a mid-afternoon at the palace."
John Barrowman’s ‘surreal’ MBE
John Barrowman thought he was too young to be awarded an MBE by Princess Anne.
The 47-year-old actor was given the honour by the royal at Buckingham Palace last week, but he joked when he first heard he had been recognised for his charity work in the UK he was surprised because he is not a 70 year old and doesn't use a zimmer frame.
He is quoted by Access Hollywood as saying: "It was kind of surreal.
"I do a lot of charity work in the UK for numerous charities and Princess Anne is the patron of a couple of them that I'm involved in, as is the queen, and I didn't even know I was going to be getting [it] - that's something you expect to get when you're like 70, right? And retired and walking with a zimmer frame."
The 'Arrow' star enjoyed a day out at the palace last Tuesday with his husband Scott Gill as well as his mother and father and he admitted the occasion was "overwhelming".
He added: "I was just overwhelmed. But yeah, it was great. My mom and dad, my husband Scott - I took all of them and we spent a morning and a mid-afternoon at the palace."
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Prince Charles' former personal chef has claimed a secret services agent used to watch him prepare meals to make sure he wasn't poisoning the royal.
Atul Kochhar has recalled how his every move in the kitchen used to be under scrutiny while he was making his specialty curries for the heir to the throne, and he has admitted it was really "off-putting" being watched all the time.
According to the Sunday Mirror newspaper, the 45-year-old cook said: "Prince Charles has never complained, in fact he is a gentleman and always eats everything he is served and says thank you to you when you meet him, he was very gracious and complimented me.
"But actually when you are cooking there is a secret service person watching you at all times which is a really off-putting."
Atul is said to have made the comments while chatting to TV presenters Lisa Snowdon and Steve Jones behind the scenes of Channel 4 show 'Weekend Kitchen' yesterday (19.10.14), and the top chef also revealed Charles is a fan of spicy curries.
A source told the publication: "Atul has always found it a real honour to cook for royalty but it just shows how much pressure there is on the catering staff not only to provide good food, but to make sure he doesn't get ill.
"It sounds like something out of medieval times when food tasters were employed to check for deadly substances before royalty could touch it."
As well as enjoying home-cooked meals, Charles also likes to eat out on occasions and was left devastated in 2008 when one of his favourite restaurants, The Neal Street Restaurant, which was situated on Neal Street in London, had to close in 2008.
Owner Antonio Carluccio, 77, recently said: "It was heartbreaking. The customers were upset too.
"I even had a personal letter from Prince Charles commiserating the fact that the restaurant had to close."
Prince Charles chef ‘was watched by secret services’
Prince Charles' former personal chef has claimed a secret services agent used to watch him prepare meals to make sure he wasn't poisoning the royal.
Atul Kochhar has recalled how his every move in the kitchen used to be under scrutiny while he was making his specialty curries for the heir to the throne, and he has admitted it was really "off-putting" being watched all the time.
According to the Sunday Mirror newspaper, the 45-year-old cook said: "Prince Charles has never complained, in fact he is a gentleman and always eats everything he is served and says thank you to you when you meet him, he was very gracious and complimented me.
"But actually when you are cooking there is a secret service person watching you at all times which is a really off-putting."
Atul is said to have made the comments while chatting to TV presenters Lisa Snowdon and Steve Jones behind the scenes of Channel 4 show 'Weekend Kitchen' yesterday (19.10.14), and the top chef also revealed Charles is a fan of spicy curries.
A source told the publication: "Atul has always found it a real honour to cook for royalty but it just shows how much pressure there is on the catering staff not only to provide good food, but to make sure he doesn't get ill.
"It sounds like something out of medieval times when food tasters were employed to check for deadly substances before royalty could touch it."
As well as enjoying home-cooked meals, Charles also likes to eat out on occasions and was left devastated in 2008 when one of his favourite restaurants, The Neal Street Restaurant, which was situated on Neal Street in London, had to close in 2008.
Owner Antonio Carluccio, 77, recently said: "It was heartbreaking. The customers were upset too.
"I even had a personal letter from Prince Charles commiserating the fact that the restaurant had to close."
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima gave King Felipe and Queen Letizia a warm welcome to the Netherlands.
King Felipe VI of Spain and his wife Queen Letizia travelled to the Netherlands on Wednesday (15.10.14) to meet the Dutch royal family at the Noordeinde Palace in The Hague.
The monarchs greeted each other warmly as Felipe and Willem-Alexander gave each other a big hug, while Letizia and Maxima exchanged polite kisses.
According to HELLO! magazine, King Willem-Alexander told his guests: "It's a pleasure to see you again."
The Spanish queen looked polished in a red fitted dress with matching dark red heels.
Queen Maxima put a modern twist on her traditional outfit with a deep purple peplum dress and ornate neckline. She finished her ensemble with a wide-brimmed hat.
Queen Letizia and King Felipe receive warm welcome in the Netherlands
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima gave King Felipe and Queen Letizia a warm welcome to the Netherlands.
King Felipe VI of Spain and his wife Queen Letizia travelled to the Netherlands on Wednesday (15.10.14) to meet the Dutch royal family at the Noordeinde Palace in The Hague.
The monarchs greeted each other warmly as Felipe and Willem-Alexander gave each other a big hug, while Letizia and Maxima exchanged polite kisses.
According to HELLO! magazine, King Willem-Alexander told his guests: "It's a pleasure to see you again."
The Spanish queen looked polished in a red fitted dress with matching dark red heels.
Queen Maxima put a modern twist on her traditional outfit with a deep purple peplum dress and ornate neckline. She finished her ensemble with a wide-brimmed hat.
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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall has admitted that she's "no financial wizard" as she praised credit unions.
Yesterday (16.10.14) the Duchess of Cambridge was joined by 'This Morning' presenter Eamonn Holmes and the money saving expert Martin Lewis as she hosted a reception at Clarence House, London, to mark International Credit Union Day.
Speaking about credit unions - which are regulated, not-for-profit community banks - Camilla said: "I do believe that credit unions could be a real force for change in the financial landscape and are truly a cause worth championing.
"I believe credit unions can change the way we talk and think about savings and loans.
"They can encourage those who have the means to save, and bring in from the cold those vulnerable people who struggle to qualify for loans."
The 67-year-old royal then added: "The simple fact is that if more of us support them by opening savings accounts, they will be able to offer more loans to those who really need them."
Camilla admits she’s ‘no financial wizard’
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall has admitted that she's "no financial wizard" as she praised credit unions.
Yesterday (16.10.14) the Duchess of Cambridge was joined by 'This Morning' presenter Eamonn Holmes and the money saving expert Martin Lewis as she hosted a reception at Clarence House, London, to mark International Credit Union Day.
Speaking about credit unions - which are regulated, not-for-profit community banks - Camilla said: "I do believe that credit unions could be a real force for change in the financial landscape and are truly a cause worth championing.
"I believe credit unions can change the way we talk and think about savings and loans.
"They can encourage those who have the means to save, and bring in from the cold those vulnerable people who struggle to qualify for loans."
The 67-year-old royal then added: "The simple fact is that if more of us support them by opening savings accounts, they will be able to offer more loans to those who really need them."
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