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Laura Wright claims she would love to be a princess, ahead of meeting Britain's Prince Harry next month.
The 23-year-old soprano singer and women's rugby player - who sang for Queen Elizabeth six times in one year - will meet the flame-haired royal at the Suffolk Show in Ipswich next week and she's admitted she was thrilled to find out he would be attending.
She said: "I've been to it [the Suffolk Show] since I was a kid and I'll be having lunch with Harry and a few other people. That's right, the newly single Prince Harry who loves rugby. I was really chuffed when I got the invitation."
The brunette beauty - who plays professional rugby for Rosslyn Park - first rose to fame when she won BBC Radio 2's Chorister of the Year competition at just 15-years-old and she's since sung the national anthem at a number of England rugby matches.
She admits that meeting Prince Harry, 29 - who recently split from his long-term girlfriend Cressida Bonas - will be a dream come true, but claims she isn't interested in a fling with the royal.
She told the Daily Mail newspaper: "Every little girl wants to be a princess at some point. Maybe he wouldn't want a princess that plays rugby, though. I don't want to be a rebound."
Meanwhile, it's been reported that Harry and Cressida have been meeting up to discuss the future of their relationship in recent weeks.
Laura Wright excited to meet Prince Harry
Laura Wright claims she would love to be a princess, ahead of meeting Britain's Prince Harry next month.
The 23-year-old soprano singer and women's rugby player - who sang for Queen Elizabeth six times in one year - will meet the flame-haired royal at the Suffolk Show in Ipswich next week and she's admitted she was thrilled to find out he would be attending.
She said: "I've been to it [the Suffolk Show] since I was a kid and I'll be having lunch with Harry and a few other people. That's right, the newly single Prince Harry who loves rugby. I was really chuffed when I got the invitation."
The brunette beauty - who plays professional rugby for Rosslyn Park - first rose to fame when she won BBC Radio 2's Chorister of the Year competition at just 15-years-old and she's since sung the national anthem at a number of England rugby matches.
She admits that meeting Prince Harry, 29 - who recently split from his long-term girlfriend Cressida Bonas - will be a dream come true, but claims she isn't interested in a fling with the royal.
She told the Daily Mail newspaper: "Every little girl wants to be a princess at some point. Maybe he wouldn't want a princess that plays rugby, though. I don't want to be a rebound."
Meanwhile, it's been reported that Harry and Cressida have been meeting up to discuss the future of their relationship in recent weeks.
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Russia has blasted Prince Charles' "outrageous" remark about its president Vladimir Putin.
The royal heir has sparked a diplomatic row by comparing the Russian leader to Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler, and the country's foreign ministry has described the comments - apparently made during a royal trip to Canada - as "low" and unbecoming of a royal.
Alexander Lukashevich, Russia's foreign ministry spokesman, told a news conference: "If these words were truly spoken, then without doubt, they do not reflect well on the future British monarch.
"We view the use of the western press by members of the British royal family to spread the propaganda campaign against Russia on a pressing issue - that is, the situation in Ukraine - as unacceptable, outrageous and low."
Russia's embassy in London has demanded a meeting with the Foreign Office and deputy ambassador Alexander Kramarenko is set to meet with British diplomats today (22.05.14).
The embassy said in a statement: "The outrageous remarks made by Prince Charles in Canada will be among the questions raised. The embassy asked the FCO for official clarifications on that yesterday."
Prince Charles, 65, is alleged to have made the comparison between Putin and Hitler in a private conversation with a Jewish museum volunteer whose family fled Nazi Germany.
Russia blasts ‘outrageous’ Hitler comparison by Charles
Russia has blasted Prince Charles' "outrageous" remark about its president Vladimir Putin.
The royal heir has sparked a diplomatic row by comparing the Russian leader to Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler, and the country's foreign ministry has described the comments - apparently made during a royal trip to Canada - as "low" and unbecoming of a royal.
Alexander Lukashevich, Russia's foreign ministry spokesman, told a news conference: "If these words were truly spoken, then without doubt, they do not reflect well on the future British monarch.
"We view the use of the western press by members of the British royal family to spread the propaganda campaign against Russia on a pressing issue - that is, the situation in Ukraine - as unacceptable, outrageous and low."
Russia's embassy in London has demanded a meeting with the Foreign Office and deputy ambassador Alexander Kramarenko is set to meet with British diplomats today (22.05.14).
The embassy said in a statement: "The outrageous remarks made by Prince Charles in Canada will be among the questions raised. The embassy asked the FCO for official clarifications on that yesterday."
Prince Charles, 65, is alleged to have made the comparison between Putin and Hitler in a private conversation with a Jewish museum volunteer whose family fled Nazi Germany.
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth snubbed BBC Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw.
The 88-year-old monarch met the 'Radio 1 Breakfast Show' host, known as 'Grimmy', while opening the BBC's new Broadcasting House in London's West End last year, but he claims she ignored him when he broke protocol by speaking to her before he'd been acknowledged.
Nick said: "The Queen did not like me. I was told, 'Don't speak to her unless she speaks to you.'
"But I was also told she would speak to me, and she didn't. It went on like this for a while, so I went, 'You all right? You having a nice day?'
"She just pulled a face at me.
"It was basically just me staring at the Queen after that."
However, the 29-year-old radio presenter admits that the Queen of England isn't the only person who has taken a dislike to him during his career, as he claims he also received a cold reception from 'Maleficent' actress Angeline Jolie.
He told the Daily Star newspaper: "She was very cold.
"I went to interview her and she was looking at me as if to say, 'And what are you doing here asking questions?'"
The Queen snubbed Nick Grimshaw
Britain's Queen Elizabeth snubbed BBC Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw.
The 88-year-old monarch met the 'Radio 1 Breakfast Show' host, known as 'Grimmy', while opening the BBC's new Broadcasting House in London's West End last year, but he claims she ignored him when he broke protocol by speaking to her before he'd been acknowledged.
Nick said: "The Queen did not like me. I was told, 'Don't speak to her unless she speaks to you.'
"But I was also told she would speak to me, and she didn't. It went on like this for a while, so I went, 'You all right? You having a nice day?'
"She just pulled a face at me.
"It was basically just me staring at the Queen after that."
However, the 29-year-old radio presenter admits that the Queen of England isn't the only person who has taken a dislike to him during his career, as he claims he also received a cold reception from 'Maleficent' actress Angeline Jolie.
He told the Daily Star newspaper: "She was very cold.
"I went to interview her and she was looking at me as if to say, 'And what are you doing here asking questions?'"
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Pippa Middleton is reportedly house hunting with her boyfriend.
The 30-year-old socialite and columnist - who is the younger sister of Britain's Duchess of Cambridge - has sparked rumours she's got engaged to her boyfriend of 18 months, Nico Jackson, after the pair were seen looking at homes in south London, according to the MailOnline.
Pippa and her stockbroker beau, 35, were spotted looking at a number of properties in the Battersea Park area, where the couple have been seen out jogging together in the past, including a £2.5 million four-bedroom terrace house and a £1.95 million three-bedroom flat.
If the duo do decide to invest in a property in the area they may find themselves mingling with their celebrity neighbours, who would include former Boomtown Rats singer Bob Geldof, Duran Duran star Simon Le Bon and his former supermodel wife Yasmin Le Bon.
Meanwhile, Pippa has been working on her cooking skills, perhaps in anticipation of setting up home with Nico - who is reportedly keen to start a family soon.
The party planner recently took part in a culinary crash-course during a visit to the luxury Leela Palace hotel in Udaipur, western India, where she learnt to cook a variety of dishes including laal maas, a hot lamb curry, flatbreads and saffron rice.
Pippa Middleton house hunting with boyfriend
Pippa Middleton is reportedly house hunting with her boyfriend.
The 30-year-old socialite and columnist - who is the younger sister of Britain's Duchess of Cambridge - has sparked rumours she's got engaged to her boyfriend of 18 months, Nico Jackson, after the pair were seen looking at homes in south London, according to the MailOnline.
Pippa and her stockbroker beau, 35, were spotted looking at a number of properties in the Battersea Park area, where the couple have been seen out jogging together in the past, including a £2.5 million four-bedroom terrace house and a £1.95 million three-bedroom flat.
If the duo do decide to invest in a property in the area they may find themselves mingling with their celebrity neighbours, who would include former Boomtown Rats singer Bob Geldof, Duran Duran star Simon Le Bon and his former supermodel wife Yasmin Le Bon.
Meanwhile, Pippa has been working on her cooking skills, perhaps in anticipation of setting up home with Nico - who is reportedly keen to start a family soon.
The party planner recently took part in a culinary crash-course during a visit to the luxury Leela Palace hotel in Udaipur, western India, where she learnt to cook a variety of dishes including laal maas, a hot lamb curry, flatbreads and saffron rice.
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The Mayor of a French village has pleaded with Britain's Prince Charles to visit during the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Olivier Paz, the mayor of Merville in Normandy, claims he and the people of his village were under the impression that the 65-year-old royal would be visiting his town during the upcoming anniversary, but after meeting with the heir to the throne's aides at Clarence House yesterday (21.05.14) he was told they were never on his schedule.
Speaking to The Local newspaper about his disappointment, the mayor said: "The people of Merville are very upset. We had been preparing for the visit for weeks.
"We though he was going to come so our expectations were high and then to be let down at the last minute. There was so much enthusiasm, people had been preparing their British flags. That's why everyone is so upset."
Mayor Paz also confessed another reason he was hoping the Prince of Wales - who is currently returning from a four-day tour of Canada - would finally make a visit to his town.
He added: "We have never had a visit from a member of the Royal Family and this may be the last chance as there may be no veterans left by the time the 75th anniversary comes around."
French Mayor requests visit by Prince Charles
The Mayor of a French village has pleaded with Britain's Prince Charles to visit during the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Olivier Paz, the mayor of Merville in Normandy, claims he and the people of his village were under the impression that the 65-year-old royal would be visiting his town during the upcoming anniversary, but after meeting with the heir to the throne's aides at Clarence House yesterday (21.05.14) he was told they were never on his schedule.
Speaking to The Local newspaper about his disappointment, the mayor said: "The people of Merville are very upset. We had been preparing for the visit for weeks.
"We though he was going to come so our expectations were high and then to be let down at the last minute. There was so much enthusiasm, people had been preparing their British flags. That's why everyone is so upset."
Mayor Paz also confessed another reason he was hoping the Prince of Wales - who is currently returning from a four-day tour of Canada - would finally make a visit to his town.
He added: "We have never had a visit from a member of the Royal Family and this may be the last chance as there may be no veterans left by the time the 75th anniversary comes around."
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Britain's Prince Charles was unimpressed with a cross-dressing comedian's impersonation of Queen Elizabeth.
The 65-year-old royal and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall have been caught on camera looking thoroughly disturbed by funnyman Wade Lynch's spoof of his mother during an event in Charlottetown on Canada's Prince Edward Island on Monday night (19.05.14).
The couple visibly struggled to conceal their anger as the joker told the crowd: "There are two members of our audience that call me by quite another name and that is of course "Mummy." Hello kids. Surprise."
The stern-faced pair barely managed to muster up some half-hearted applause following the act, which was cut in half due to "time constraints", according to Wade.
The comedian has now apologised for his tongue-in-cheek performance, which was branded "tasteless" and "shameful" by the public, explaining he was initially reluctant when he was approached by Tourism P.E.I. to entertain the royals during their visit to the Commonwealth country.
Wade told Canada's Guardian newspaper: "I said yes to the idea with trepidation. My concern was it sounds tacky...at first blush, it sounded like a bad idea. I understood it was no surprise at all...that they (Charles and Camilla) were in on the joke.
"I produced a script many weeks ago that went through many filters. If the actual Royal family was offended, I am really sorry because that was never the intention."
Prince Charles unimpressed with cross-dressing Queen impersonator
Britain's Prince Charles was unimpressed with a cross-dressing comedian's impersonation of Queen Elizabeth.
The 65-year-old royal and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall have been caught on camera looking thoroughly disturbed by funnyman Wade Lynch's spoof of his mother during an event in Charlottetown on Canada's Prince Edward Island on Monday night (19.05.14).
The couple visibly struggled to conceal their anger as the joker told the crowd: "There are two members of our audience that call me by quite another name and that is of course "Mummy." Hello kids. Surprise."
The stern-faced pair barely managed to muster up some half-hearted applause following the act, which was cut in half due to "time constraints", according to Wade.
The comedian has now apologised for his tongue-in-cheek performance, which was branded "tasteless" and "shameful" by the public, explaining he was initially reluctant when he was approached by Tourism P.E.I. to entertain the royals during their visit to the Commonwealth country.
Wade told Canada's Guardian newspaper: "I said yes to the idea with trepidation. My concern was it sounds tacky...at first blush, it sounded like a bad idea. I understood it was no surprise at all...that they (Charles and Camilla) were in on the joke.
"I produced a script many weeks ago that went through many filters. If the actual Royal family was offended, I am really sorry because that was never the intention."
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Monaco's Charlotte Casiraghi has been announced as the face of Gucci Cosmetics.
The 27-year-old beauty, who is the daughter of Princess Caroline of Monaco, is preparing to add another accolade to her list of achievements, as the journalist and model has been asked to front the luxury brand's first ever collection of cosmetics.
Charlotte - who is also the equestrian ambassador for Gucci - wore exclusive pieces designed by Gucci creative director Frida Giannini while competing in the Global Champions Tour show jumping event in 2012 and she's confessed she loves working with the designer.
She said: "I have really enjoyed my relationship with Frida over these last four years, and I am now excited to work with her again on this signature project.
"I have great admiration for her both as a designer and a strong and visionary woman."
The campaign, which features photographs by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott and a digital film directed by Fabien Baron, is scheduled to be unveiled during the launch of the Gucci Cosmetics collection - which includes Gucci Eye, Gucci Face, Gucci Lip, Gucci Nail and a range of luxurious brushes - this September.
Charlotte Casiraghi to be face of Gucci Cosmetics
Monaco's Charlotte Casiraghi has been announced as the face of Gucci Cosmetics.
The 27-year-old beauty, who is the daughter of Princess Caroline of Monaco, is preparing to add another accolade to her list of achievements, as the journalist and model has been asked to front the luxury brand's first ever collection of cosmetics.
Charlotte - who is also the equestrian ambassador for Gucci - wore exclusive pieces designed by Gucci creative director Frida Giannini while competing in the Global Champions Tour show jumping event in 2012 and she's confessed she loves working with the designer.
She said: "I have really enjoyed my relationship with Frida over these last four years, and I am now excited to work with her again on this signature project.
"I have great admiration for her both as a designer and a strong and visionary woman."
The campaign, which features photographs by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott and a digital film directed by Fabien Baron, is scheduled to be unveiled during the launch of the Gucci Cosmetics collection - which includes Gucci Eye, Gucci Face, Gucci Lip, Gucci Nail and a range of luxurious brushes - this September.