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Ralph Lauren unhappy about Duchess Catherine’s absence?


Ralph Lauren was reportedly "furious" to learn Duchess Catherine would not be at the charity dinner he sponsored this week.
The US fashion designer splashed out a rumoured £1.2 million on the star-studded event, which was held at Windsor Castle on Tuesday (13.05.14) to raise money for the Royal Marsden cancer hospital, but considered pulling out when he learned Prince William's wife would be staying at home to care for their 10-month-old son Prince George.
A source told the Daily Mail newspaper:"Ralph Lauren was furious when he found out less than six weeks ago that Kate would not be there.
"He considered pulling out but was told by his PR advisers that it would look terrible. The company thought they were getting Kate, the most famous clothes horse in the world, and also a runway show at the castle."
A Kensington Palace spokesperson insisted the duchess - who has often been pictured in the designer's dresses - was never scheduled to attend the event.
They said: "The Duke and Duchess regularly undertake separate engagements in support of the charities with which they are involved."
A Ralph Lauren representative has denied the claims.
They said: "Mr. Lauren has only ever been enthusiastic about attending the event."

Queen Elizabeth to make Derby dash


Britain's Queen Elizabeth will make a last-minute helicopter dash to be at the Epsom Derby.
The monarch and her husband Prince Philip are due to spend three days in France for the 70th anniversary D-Day commemorations next month, and despite having a visit to the Elysee Palace scheduled for the morning of Saturday June 7, she is determined not to miss the most important race of the Flat calendar, so will travel home by helicopter immediately afterwards.
The craft will take her back to her Windsor castle home before she travels on to the racecourse in Surrey, South East England.
However, she will not return in time for the traditional royal car procession -which travels up the Epsom home straight - but is expected to arrive by early afternoon, in plenty of time for the big race at 4pm.
A source told the Daily Mail newspaper: "The fact she is taking so much effort to be at Epsom shows the queen's passion for the race."
Meanwhile, the monarch recently sold on a racehorse, Al Kazeem, after he was found to be "sub fertile".
Following negotiations, he has been returned to original breeder John Deer, her racing manager John Warren has revealed.
He commented: "The queen made the comment that, sadly, horses will always have the last word."

Prince William and Duchess Catherine used Jones alias


Britain's Prince William and Duchess Catherine flew home from Australia under the aliases Mr. and Mrs. Jones.
The royal couple - who have 10-month-old son Prince George together - took on assumed names at Sydney airport last month, but were easily recognisable as they had hired out the entire first-class cabin of their Qantas jet, and checked 90 items of luggage.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "It was funny that they used such common British names. Even Prince George was Baby Jones.
"But it did seem a bit daft as everyone knew it was them."
The pair had so much baggage largely thanks to the number of souvenirs they received during their three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand.
It isn't the first time the couple - who married in April 2011 - have taken on aliases in public.
In 2009, Catherine, who was known as Kate Middleton before her marriage, booked a surprise break in Fowey, Cornwall, South West England, for William's 27th birthday using the names Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
William's father Prince Charles and his wife Duchess Camilla have been known to refer to themselves as Fred and Gladys.

Prince Charles and Camilla to mark D-Day in France

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Duchess of York spending time with cancer patients


Britain's Duchess of York is spending time with cancer patients to learn more about the disease.
Sarah Ferguson was the keynote speaker at The Scarborough Hospital Foundation's second annual Scarborough World Gala on Saturday (10.05.14), which helped raise $2 million for the hospital's Cancer Care program.
She puts her involvement down to the work of the younger royals and having people close to her battle the disease.
She told ET Canada: "Prince George is a little young to talk at the moment, but the whole of the young royals - William and Harry, you know, all of them - they are a united front for good, and I think they really are a great example of how we can nurture our youth of today for a better tomorrow.
"So many of my own family members have died of cancer so I thought this would be a great way of supporting Scarborough Hospital which does so much. I really spend a great deal of time with patients who suffer from cancer and various other diseases in order to learn more and the more I learn the more I realise that everyday's a blessing and I'm so lucky."
Sarah - who has daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie with Prince Andrew - has worked closely with a number of charities in the past.
She was appointed patron of The Teenage Cancer Trust in 1990, she was a founding supporter of The American Cancer Society's Great American Weigh In which is a campaign that raises awareness of the link between excess weight and cancer.

Princess Anne helps launch plan for new wood


Britain's Princess Anne helped to launch plans for a new wood in Northern Ireland.
The 64-year-old royal who is on a two-day visit to the country wants to help commemorate the centenary of the First World War which took place between 1914-1918.
She was given an overview of the Woodland Trust's plan and met around 80 guests before she unveiled a plaque marking the launch of the project.
The land will occupy 53 acres in the Faughan Valley in Co Londonderry and is aimed to give people space to reflect and remember who fought for their country.
According to the Belfast Telegraph, Patrick Clegg, director of the Woodland Trust in Northern Ireland, said: "This new wood will be a living, lasting tribute to the people from the island of Ireland who fought or supported others during the war."
They are aiming to grow up to 40,000 native trees and numerous wild flowers, including poppies, while the River Faughan will flow alongside the the woodland.

Helena Bonham Carter asked Prince William to be daughter’s godfather


Helena Bonham Carter drunkenly asked Prince William to be her daughter's godfather.
The 47-year-old actress attended a charity gala which the 31-year-old royal hosted on May 13 at Windsor Castle and recalled previously meeting the second-in-line to the throne when he was with Duchess Catherine on the island of Mustique before the pair wed in 2011.
After a few drinks 'The King's Speech' actress managed to gain the confidence to ask whether he'd take a key role in her six-year-old daughter Nell's - who she had with director Tim Burton - life, but he "wisely" refused.
According to the Daily Telegraph newspaper, she revealed: "The Duke and I met before, along with the Duchess, before they were married, when I was staying on Mustique. I got very drunk at one point and I was determined to ask him to be a godfather to my daughter. He quite wisely said no."
Helena insists William takes after his father Prince Charles and mother, the late Diana, Princess of Wales, who are hugely admired by the public.
She added: "I admire him. He has got the same grace as both his parents."

Prince William thanks Ralph Lauren for ‘generosity’ at charity gala


Britain's Prince William thanked Ralph Lauren last night (13.05.14) for funding the new breast cancer research unit at The Royal Marsden in Chelsea.
The 31-year-old royal hosted a star-studded gala at Windsor Castle in support the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity where it was revealed the 74-year-old designer will lend his support the the cause.
According to the Daily Telegraph newspaper, William apologised for Duchess Catherine's absence when they were introduced in the Grand Reception Room, and said: "I'm sorry my wife's not here, you probably would far rather you saw my wife."
Ralph replied: "Not at all."
William responded: "It's a wonderful thing you're backing, it will be another great addition to the hospital."
The Duke of Cambridge had invited a host of A-List stars including Kate Moss, Emma Watson, Cate Blanchett, Cara Delevingne and Helena Bonham Carter to the event and he highlighted Ralph's support before guests tucked into their meal.
In a speech, he said: "I am enormously grateful to Ralph Lauren for his generosity, and to all of you who so kindly support the hospital. You should know that what you do saves lives and gives hope to thousands of people."
Ralph has donated millions to cancer research in past years.
He had a benign brain tumour removed 25 years ago and lost his close friend Nina Hyde to breast cancer in 1990.




Prince Harry to hold talks with Cressida


Britain's Prince Harry is to hold talks with his ex-girlfriend Cressida Bonas.
The young couple shockingly split last month and the 29-year-old royal is eager to meet with his former partner - who he had been expected to marry - in coming weeks to discuss their relationship.
A source said: "They are planning to meet within the week to have it all out. Cressida's father has told them they can use his Norfolk farmhouse, so they have complete privacy."
It's alleged the end of the relationship was sparked by Harry's desire for Cressida, 25, to behave more like a royal if they were to become engaged to be married.
The blonde beauty was reportedly reluctant to try and copy Harry's sister-in-law, the elegant Duchess Catherine.
The insider explained to Britain's Grazia magazine: "In the past few months Cressida's got the distinct impression she was being told to 'smarten up'. She is not going to change into the next Kate, she loves her boho style and won't change for anyone. She's told Harry that. It's telling that she's been out recently in her trademark Dr Marten [shoes].
"She is an independent girl and won't stand for being defined by her relationship. She comes from an aristocratic family and is not impressed by his royal status. She just wants to be with Harry."

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