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Prince Harry declines Peter Andre gig invite


Britain's Prince Harry has declined an offer to see Peter Andre in concert.
Comic David Walliams invited the 29-year-old royal to see the 'Mysterious Girl' crooner perform at Royal Albert Hall in London after spotting a flyer for the concert during the Responsible Business Awards - held at the same venue - on Tuesday (08.07.14), but the 'Britain's Got Talent' judge has revealed Harry turned down the opportunity.
He told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: "I asked Prince Harry if he wanted to come with me. I said I had front row tickets for every night of the tour, but, very strangely, he declined."
The funnyman hosted the awards ceremony, which was attended by Harry, his brother Prince William and father Prince Charles, and the good-humoured royal enjoyed some banter with David.
The comic was heard telling Harry: "I mean your father has Wales, your brother has Cambridge - not as big, but still quite nice - but you don't have anything. How about Croydon? Prince Harry of Croydon?"
The awards ceremony was organised by Prince Charles' charity, Business in the Community.

Royal selfie taken in Buckingham Palace


Britain's Princes William and Harry have posed for a selfie inside Buckingham Palace.
The young royals were happy to take a picture with young entrepreneur Jamal Edwards, who hosted a live video chat with the princes yesterday (09.07.14).
William, 32, and Harry, 29, launched a new awards scheme, the Queen's Young Leaders, for young people in the Commonwealth by taking part in a Google Hangout question-and-answer session.
Jamal shared his regal selfie on Instagram and admitted it was "surreal" to meet the princes in Buckingham Palace.
He captioned the snap: "Had to get that Royal Pic w/ Prince William & Prince Harry loool. Today has been so surreal.
"I made history with hosting the 1st ever social hub in the palace. The Queens Young Leaders is an incredible movement that is going to change young peoples lives all around the world. It could be you!!! #SelfBelief #TheSearchIsOn (sic)"
The Queen's Young Leaders will award 240 young people aged 18 to 29 who have made a significant contribution to their community.
Speaking during the live video chat, William said: "All the stuff that you guys are doing around the world gives us the inspiration to keep going - honestly, it really does. You set the examples, you set the pattern and you give both of us a reason to go out and do stuff and go meet more people."

Duchess Catherine gets first pick of Moloh clothing


Duchess Catherine gets to shop Moloh's new collections before anyone else.
The British royal - who was known as Kate Middleton before her marriage to Prince William - is a big fan of the brand, which specialises in British tweeds and tartans, and is the first person to receive their look book every season.
Sarah Smiley, the daughter of Moloh's owner Caroline Smiley, said: "We send our look book to Kate's office first, before sending to our wider mailing list.
"As we only produce 20 or 30 of each garment, each style is limited. We usually receive a call within a couple of days from one of her staff, who lists the pieces she has selected."
Upon delivery of the items, Catherine selects which ones she wants to keep, but may wait some time before wearing them - and it is only once they have been used that she is charged.
Sarah explained in an interview with British Grazia magazine: "We deliver her choice of garments to Kensington Palace and then it's a waiting game. If the pieces don't work, her office will contact us within a couple of days and ask for them to be collected.
"Other things are kept indefinitely on approval and may or may not be worn."
Caroline added: "Kate's clever and often waits before she wears pieces.
"She's very much in control of her image and I'm sure she likes the idea things aren't still in the shops when she buys them so not everyone can run out and buy her look."

Prince William to make a splash as BSAC president


Britain's Prince William will make a splash as he takes over as president of the British Sub-Aqua Club today (09.07.14).
The 32-year-old royal - who was announced as the new president in May, succeeding his father Prince Charles - will get into a swimming pool along with young BSAC snorkellers and divers at a special reception in London to mark his new role.
The event will also be used to thank Charles, 65, for his 40-year stint as president of BSAC.
Speaking prior to the event, BSAC chairman Eugene Farrell said: "Tomorrow is the perfect opportunity for us to mark the dedicated patronage which the Prince of Wales has given to BSAC over four decades, and also to welcome the duke, who will be the third generation of his family to become president.
"We look forward to working closely with the duke to inspire a new generation of young scuba divers and snorkellers and to discover the rich adventures and opportunities of the underwater world which we all have a shared interest in preserving and protecting."

Prince Charles: Hire servicemen and women


Britain's Prince Charles has urged businesses to hire more ex-servicemen and women.
The 65-year-old royal thinks the "loyalty and integrity" of Britain's army members makes them ideal employees for big businesses after they leave service.
The prince lamented that "fortune very often does not favour the brave" and called on business leaders to take on former soldiers at the Responsible Business Awards gala dinner at the Royal Albert Hall in London last night (08.07.14).
He is quoted by Mail Online as saying: "I want to look at a situation, which is just as big a concern to my sons as it is to me, where fortune very often does not favour the brave. And that is in the opportunities available to our troops when they return home and seek employment outside the armed forces.
"Loyalty, integrity, teamwork and the ability to work calmly and with discipline and good humour under intense pressure are qualities that any business must surely value highly.
"However, the transition is by no means easy, and we should not pretend it is, even for the able-bodied. For those who have been wounded, of course, the difficulties are greater still."
The heir to the throne has suggested offering skills workshops to ex-military personnel to help them fill roles also.
He added: "One of the biggest differences the corporate sector can make is the development of the skills needed to fill the skills gaps and create the employment and economic independence that enable individuals to contribute fully to the community in which they live."

Princes to make history in Google chat


Britain's Princes William and Harry are to make history by hosting an online video chat today (09.07.14).
The progressive pair will take part in the first ever royal Google Hangout live from Buckingham Palace to mark the launch of the Queen's Young Leaders Programme.
William, 32, and Harry, 29, will speak to five exceptional youngsters in Commonwealth countries around the world in the 12-minute chat which will take place at 3pm BST.
The video chat is in aid of a new scheme that will award young people aged 18 to 29 for their efforts to help their community. All 53 Commonwealth countries will be recognised and members of each country will be awarded.
The royals will launch the search for nominees via the Google chat and will also be using Twitter - where they are expected to post selfies - using the hashtag #TheSearchIsOn.
The awards scheme was created by the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, in conjunction with Comic Relief and the Royal Commonwealth Society.
Dr. Astrid Bonfield of the trust said: "We are looking for the most exceptional leaders from around the Commonwealth, we are looking for this generation's Nelson Mandela.
"Who are the people who are going to inspire a whole generation? We want to find in every single Commonwealth country the young people who are already making a difference in their country."

Prince Harry invited to Peter Andre gig


Britain's Prince Harry has been invited to a Peter Andre concert.
The flame-haired royal has been asked to see the 'Mysterious Girl' singer live by comic David Walliams, but it's not known if Harry has taken him up on the offer.
A giggly David was spotted handing a flyer for the concert to Harry, 29, during a charity event at London's Royal Albert Hall last night (08.07.14).
The 'Britain's Got Talent' judge hosted the event, which was also attended by Prince Charles, 65, and Prince William, 32.
A gleeful David wrote on Twitter: "I just met Prince Harry and asked him if he wanted to come to see @MrPeterAndre in concert with me."
He added to Mail Online: "Harry is a fan. Apparently."
The royal trio also posed with the Military Wives choir for photographs at the Responsible Business Awards dinner, which was organised by Princes Charles' Business in the Community foundation.
The heir to the throne quipped how he was delighted that his sons had finally taken an interest in the charity, which encourages big businesses to support their local communities.
He joked: "Perhaps curiosity has finally got the better of them?"

Prince Charles sips on Pimms in Somerset


Britain's Prince Charles enjoyed a glass of Pimms in Somerset today (08.07.14).
The 65-year-old royal took a trip to the south west of England to meet with local residents, politicians and business owners who had fallen victim to flooding and witness firsthand how things have changed in the last five months since his visit.
Spirits were high as Charles arrived at the village of Muchelney and sipped on the refreshing summer drink as he was told how the community had rallied together in the wake of the natural disaster.
The scene was a far cry from last February, when the heir to the throne first visited the location and was forced to travel on a makeshift boat due to the volume of dirty floodwater.
According to the MailOnline, villager Maxine Gryce said: "It's nice that he's come back to the area. He seems a nice man and I do think he really does care.
"When he came here last time he just put on his wellies and got in the boat like everyone else. It was almost nicer because it didn't seem like there was any health and safety or anything."
Earlier in the day, Charles toured Glastonbury Abbey with music festival founder Michael Eavis and met with key members from Visit Somerset, who are striving to prevent tourism from suffering in the wake of the flooding.
He also went to Michael Eavis Railway Station and showed his support for First Great Western's 'Be A Great Westerner' campaign to boost tourism.

Prince George’s nanny knows self-defence


Prince George's new nanny is trained in self-defence and driving at high speeds.
A new article which offers a detailed insight into the young heir's first 12 months has claimed Spanish childminder Maria Teresa Turrion Borallo came highly recommended to Prince William and Duchess Catherine because of her incredible set of skills.
Vanity Fair magazine's Katie Nicholl claims Maria was recommended by a friend and her "credentials include experience in self-defence, high-speed driving, and dealing with paparazzi".
It's thought the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge decided to hire Maria after their previous nanny Jessie Webb - who raised Prince William as a youngster - decided she wasn't fit to travel to Australia and New Zealand in April for a gruelling 11-day tour.
Prior to accompanying the royals on their Australian trip, Maria spent a week bonding with George at the home of Catherine's parents Michael and Carole Middleton in Bucklebury, Berkshire, while his parents were on holiday in the Maldives.
Nicholl also claims that Jessie had a heavy hand in helping form George's sleeping patterns and the little one's voracious appetite while breastfeeding often meant he refused to sleep through the night.
It's only in the last several months that George has begun sleeping through the night since his mother introduced solid foods into his diet.

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