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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge bid for no-fly zone


Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge want to create a no-fly zone over their new home.
The royal couple - who have 12-month-old son Prince George together - have complained to the Civil Aviation Authority to make the area over Anmer Hall in Norfolk, in the East of England a no-fly zone to prevent photographers from picturing them and their home.
Prince William and Duchess Catherine have complained after two incidents in the past few weeks, including one in May when they claim images taken by a plane flying below the permitted height of 500ft were published.
According to the Daily Express newspaper a senior royal aide said: "Quite apart from the security implications of the photographs, we are clear that they represent a breach of privacy of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and ask they are not used please."
The photographer and pilot deny flying below the permitted height and the CAA - which is assessing whether the royal estate has provided sufficient evidence to warrant a full investigation - said the rules governing flying over royal residences were the same as everywhere else.
William and Catherine - who spent approximately £1.5 million on refurbishing Anmer Hall - are expected to move into the house later this year when William is scheduled to begin work as an air ambulance pilot in East Anglia.

Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla visit West Country

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will today (14.07.14) embark on a tour of the West Country in England. The royal couple will begin their tour of the region by visiting people whose livelihoods were affected by the winter flooding whic...

Britain’s Prince Harry to attend James Blunt’s wedding?


Britain's Prince Harry is reportedly worried about attending James Blunt's wedding.
The flame-haired royal is on the guest list for the 'You're Beautiful' hitmaker's upcoming nuptials to Sofia Wellesley - who is the granddaughter of the Duke of Wellington - in Ibiza, Spain later this year but he's said to be concerned that attending the celebrations could get him in trouble.
Harry, 29 - who split from his long-term girlfriend Cressida Bonas earlier this year - was at the centre of controversy in 2012 after naked pictures of him at a party in Las Vegas emerged, and he's said to be worried that something similar could happen again.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Harry is desperate to go because he loves James. Completely wild parties are being arranged.
"But after what happened with Harry and the naked pictures in Las Vegas there is a lot of concern."
James is said to have organised a week-long "reception" of star-studded parties at villas and clubs on the party island of Ibiza - with guests including Elton John, Prince William's good friend Guy Pelly and William and Harry's cousins Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice - and he's reportedly told Harry that he completely understands his predicament and has left him a place for a last-minute decision.

Prince George’s sleepless first night at palace


Britain's Prince George cried endlessly on his first night at home.
Prince William and Duchess Catherine, both 32, reportedly had a tough night with their little prince when they first left hospital and retreated to their two-bedroom apartment on the grounds of Kensington Palace.
It's claimed there was no air conditioning in the home and the little tot cried all night, keeping his parents awake in the process.
A source told Vanity Fair magazine: "George was up so much they could barely have a conversation."
Prince George - who turns one on July 22 - is featured on the cover of the iconic magazine's August issue to mark his first birthday. The cover feature was written by journalist Katie Nicholl, who spoke to many close friends of the royal family.
In the article, Nicholl claims Catherine had a difficult first few weeks with George as he suffered from colic.
The article states: "Kate expressed relief that George behaved well during his first few public appearances.
"The first few months the prince cried loudly and frequently, and he was not sleeping through the night."

Princess Anne’s university visit cancelled


Princess Anne's royal visit to King's College London yesterday (10.07.14) was called off due to a strike.
The princess royal was expected to open the university's new £37 million Denmark Hill campus in south London, but the event was cancelled due to a strike by teachers and other staff over plans to cut 60 jobs.
A King's College spokesperson said Princess Anne's visit was nixed "following the announcement by the University and College Union, supported by the Students' Union, that they will be joining a national day of strike action on pay and pensions on 10 July 2014".
The university has "decided to postpone the opening" and will reschedule the royal event for a later date.
Just days prior to the opening, Princess Anne, 63, visited Harrogate for the Great Yorkshire Show where she watched the first ever women's sheep-shearing contest.
Competitor Anna Hall told the Wetherby News: "She was lovely, she asked us where we were from and seemed supportive that it's time us girls got time to shine."

Catherine helping Cressida win Harry back?


Britain's Duchess Catherine is reportedly helping Cressida Bonas get Prince Harry back.
The 25-year-old beauty split from the flame-haired royal two months ago and pals say it's no coincidence she is enjoying newfound fame for her burgeoning acting career since the break-up.
A friend of Cressida's claimed: "Cressida's absolutely everywhere right now, looking like she's having the time of her life.
"She looks stunning and sexy and it's not by accident. It's all part of a plan she's hatched with Kate and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. They've told her to be very visible so Harry can see what he's missing."
Cressida reportedly became close to Catherine, 32, last year and she has advised the blonde beauty on how to win back Harry, 29, based on her own experiences with his brother, Prince William.
A friend told Now magazine: "Kate had taken Cress under her wing and showed her the royal ropes. They really bonded and Kate was quite upset when she and Harry split as it reminded her of when she separated from William in 2007.
"Back then, when she realised she wanted him back, Kate slipped into her slinkiest outfits, went to William's favourite nightspots, got seen with other guys and did everything she could to make her ex realise what he was missing. Now Cress is using the same tactics."

Cressida Bonas moving to LA?


Cressida Bonas is being lured to Hollywood.
Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend, who recently made her acting debut onstage at a Hay Festival fringe event, has reportedly been inundated with offers to move to America in a bid to boost her acting career.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "America has had royal fever since Prince William married Kate.
"That family is big news, including Cressida. A film with her on the bill could help get attention at the box office."
Cressida, 25, made her acting debut in May in 'There's a Monster in the Lake', a stage production that opens in London next week.
The starlet has already landed her first big movie role in 'Tulip Fever', produced by prolific Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein.
The film - directed by Justin Chadwick - is set in 17th Century Amsterdam and is based on Deborah Moggach's best-selling 1999 novel.
Cressida is expected to play a society girl in the film, which boasts an A-list cast including Dame Judi Dench, Christoph Waltz, Matthew Morrison, Zach Galafianakis and models Cara Delevingne and Daisy Lowe.

Queen Elizabeth given knitwear for baby George


Britain's Queen Elizabeth was given a selection of knitwear for Prince George today (10.07.14).
The monarch and her husband Prince Philip were presented with tiny woolly clothing for their baby grandson as they arrived at the historic John Smedley factory in Lea Mills, Derbyshire.
Designer Jacqueline Turner gave the Queen several Rhino polo shirts and Aardvark sweaters as a present for the 11-month-old tot, as well as a gift for herself and Philip upon their visit to the brand's HQ, which is celebrating its 230th anniversary this year.
Jacqueline said: "I feel very honoured. I explained that the gifts were for Prince George. The Queen looked very happy when I told her the items were named after animals.
"The Queen was presented with an item which she regularly purchases from us while the Duke looked very pleased with his gift."
The royal couple were given a history of John Smedley and shown how the clothing is made, and the queen appeared to be fascinated with some of the machinery used.
They were then treated to a catwalk event showcasing the brand's spring/summer 2015 collection.

Prince George’s bath time is ‘painful’


Britain's Prince William admits Prince George's bath time can be "quite painful".
The 32-year-old royal joked about his parenting struggle as he was honoured as the new president of the British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) at a reception in London yesterday (09.07.14).
William, who donned a wetsuit and goggles, got into a swimming pool for a scuba diving session and expressed his hope that adorable George - who turns one later this year - will enjoy snorkelling and diving too.
He said: "I hope my son George will also learn with the club but, at the moment, bath time is quite painful. But, as he gets older, I imagine donning a mask and snorkel might calm him down."
The prince takes over the role of BSAC president from his father Prince Charles, 65, who held the position for 40 years.
William added: "It is a great honour to take over as president from my father and my grandfather before him."
In his speech as outgoing president, Charles teased that William would show off his "buff credentials" by donning a skin-tight wetsuit.
Prince William was presented with several gifts including a T-shirt with a seal wearing a snorkel and mask for baby George.

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