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Britain's Duchess Catherine reportedly told Cressida Bonas to take "time out" with Prince Harry.
The 31-year-old royal advised the blonde beauty to take a bit of time to herself, like she did in 2007 when her and Prince William - who she married in 2011 - took a break, since being in the public eye with reports of a royal engagement can become intense.
A source told Now magazine: "[Catherine] gave her the lowdown on the pressures of being a princess and advised her to take time out, like she did with Wills in 2007.
"Kate feels for Cressie. There's an awful lot of pressure when the whole nation is asking if asking if you're about to get engaged.
"She told Cressie how she benefited from taking time out when she was on a break from William. Kate said it might be best for them too."
Harry and Cressida were said to have parted ways at the end of last month and other reports claim she was "freaked out" with the attention the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had to deal with while they were on their tour of Australia and New Zealand in April.
A source told British magazine Look: "Cressida and Harry were happy - there was even talk of marriage. But watching William and Kate's tour of Australia and New Zealand freaked Cressie out.
"She will have seen how they were followed by the world's press every minute of the day, how people were clawing to get photos of George, and how Kate and Wills were under the microscope. I think it made her realise that isn't the life she wants."
Duchess Catherine gives Cressida Bonas relationship advice?
Britain's Duchess Catherine reportedly told Cressida Bonas to take "time out" with Prince Harry.
The 31-year-old royal advised the blonde beauty to take a bit of time to herself, like she did in 2007 when her and Prince William - who she married in 2011 - took a break, since being in the public eye with reports of a royal engagement can become intense.
A source told Now magazine: "[Catherine] gave her the lowdown on the pressures of being a princess and advised her to take time out, like she did with Wills in 2007.
"Kate feels for Cressie. There's an awful lot of pressure when the whole nation is asking if asking if you're about to get engaged.
"She told Cressie how she benefited from taking time out when she was on a break from William. Kate said it might be best for them too."
Harry and Cressida were said to have parted ways at the end of last month and other reports claim she was "freaked out" with the attention the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had to deal with while they were on their tour of Australia and New Zealand in April.
A source told British magazine Look: "Cressida and Harry were happy - there was even talk of marriage. But watching William and Kate's tour of Australia and New Zealand freaked Cressie out.
"She will have seen how they were followed by the world's press every minute of the day, how people were clawing to get photos of George, and how Kate and Wills were under the microscope. I think it made her realise that isn't the life she wants."
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Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's dog Lupo has inspired a new range of children's books.
Author Abigail King, who penned 'The Adventures of Lupo the Royal Dog: The Secret of Windsor Castle', has her own pooch Lily, who she takes for walks in Kensington Gardens, and when she found out Prince William and Duchess Catherine have their own hound it got her thinking about the lifestyle of royal dogs.
She told website, Mail Online: "I'd seen in the papers that Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge now had their very own Lilly - a black cocker spaniel named Lupo - and I started to think about what life as a royal puppy, with palaces and parks at your disposal, might be like."
Abigail couldn't get the thought out of her mind and it helped her to create characters and tales for a book.
She added: "Over the next few months, the idea never strayed far from my mind. I began to see the scope for mystery and adventure - secret passageways and tunnels in royal palaces, portals to other times. A royal menagerie of characters began to form in my head."
The book will hit bookshelves in September and another three stories will follow shortly after.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s dog Lupo inspired children’s book
Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's dog Lupo has inspired a new range of children's books.
Author Abigail King, who penned 'The Adventures of Lupo the Royal Dog: The Secret of Windsor Castle', has her own pooch Lily, who she takes for walks in Kensington Gardens, and when she found out Prince William and Duchess Catherine have their own hound it got her thinking about the lifestyle of royal dogs.
She told website, Mail Online: "I'd seen in the papers that Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge now had their very own Lilly - a black cocker spaniel named Lupo - and I started to think about what life as a royal puppy, with palaces and parks at your disposal, might be like."
Abigail couldn't get the thought out of her mind and it helped her to create characters and tales for a book.
She added: "Over the next few months, the idea never strayed far from my mind. I began to see the scope for mystery and adventure - secret passageways and tunnels in royal palaces, portals to other times. A royal menagerie of characters began to form in my head."
The book will hit bookshelves in September and another three stories will follow shortly after.
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Britain's Prince William will host a charity dinner at Windsor Castle on 13 May.
The Duke of Cambridge will welcome a host of A-List stars including Kate Moss, Emma Watson, Mario Testino, Cate Blanchett, Cara Delevingne and Benedict Cumberbatch to the event which is being held in support the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
William, 31, is said to be hosting without Duchess Catherine - who was known as Kate Middleton before they wed.
Last November William saw patients go under the knife at the Royal Marsden Hospital after meeting the medical teams led by surgeons Stuart James and Pardeep Kumar.
The patients, a woman in her 60s undergoing breast reconstruction and a man in his 80s having a tumour from his bladder removed, allowed the second-in-line to the British throne to watch their operations, but did not get to meet him beforehand.
The young royal became president of the hospital in 2007, following in the footsteps of his mother, the late Princess Diana, who was president from 1989 until her death in 1997.
Upon taking up the role, the prince said: "The Royal Marsden does an extraordinary job in treating thousands of cancer patients every year. The standards of care and compassion of its staff are unsurpassed in the world.
"Therefore, I am delighted and honoured to become President of the Royal Marsden and will do whatever I can to support its innovative and vital work."nd will do whatever I can to support its innovative and vital work."
Prince William to host dinner in support of Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
Britain's Prince William will host a charity dinner at Windsor Castle on 13 May.
The Duke of Cambridge will welcome a host of A-List stars including Kate Moss, Emma Watson, Mario Testino, Cate Blanchett, Cara Delevingne and Benedict Cumberbatch to the event which is being held in support the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
William, 31, is said to be hosting without Duchess Catherine - who was known as Kate Middleton before they wed.
Last November William saw patients go under the knife at the Royal Marsden Hospital after meeting the medical teams led by surgeons Stuart James and Pardeep Kumar.
The patients, a woman in her 60s undergoing breast reconstruction and a man in his 80s having a tumour from his bladder removed, allowed the second-in-line to the British throne to watch their operations, but did not get to meet him beforehand.
The young royal became president of the hospital in 2007, following in the footsteps of his mother, the late Princess Diana, who was president from 1989 until her death in 1997.
Upon taking up the role, the prince said: "The Royal Marsden does an extraordinary job in treating thousands of cancer patients every year. The standards of care and compassion of its staff are unsurpassed in the world.
"Therefore, I am delighted and honoured to become President of the Royal Marsden and will do whatever I can to support its innovative and vital work."nd will do whatever I can to support its innovative and vital work."
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Queen Elizabeth attends event at Abbey
Britain's Queen Elizabeth took part in an ancient installation ceremony at Westminster Abbey today (09.05.14).
The 88-year-old royal attended the event for knights of the Order of the Bath and tackled a challenging flight of stairs to the Abbey's The...
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Britain's Prince Harry partied the night away with Joss Stone at his Sentebale charity bash.
The newly-single royal appeared to be having the time of his life with the soul singer at the 10-year anniversary party for his charity held at London's Dorchester hotel on Tuesday evening (07.05.14), swinging her round the dancefloor at the VIP reception.
A fellow party-goer informed The Sun newspaper: "He and Joss looked like they were having a right old time. They sat together for the dinner and speeches then Joss got up and performed a song.
"After that, she went to Harry, took his hand and led him on to the dancefloor where he swung her around. It certainly looked like sparks were flying."
Harry - who recently called time on his 18-month relationship with dancer Cressida Bonas - was in high spirits at the event, which celebrated the charity's work helping young orphans in the Aids-stricken nation of Lesotho.
Joss treated the crowd to a brief performance at the gala, just days after coming back from Lesotho to visit communities which had been assisted by Sentebale firsthand.
The charity's co-founder, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, was the guest of honour alongside Harry on the night.
The pair set up the non-profit organisation when the 29-year-old prince spent two months in the country during his gap year and was struck by the plight of children whose lives had been affected by the devastating HIV virus.
Prince Harry hit the dancefloor with Joss Stone
Britain's Prince Harry partied the night away with Joss Stone at his Sentebale charity bash.
The newly-single royal appeared to be having the time of his life with the soul singer at the 10-year anniversary party for his charity held at London's Dorchester hotel on Tuesday evening (07.05.14), swinging her round the dancefloor at the VIP reception.
A fellow party-goer informed The Sun newspaper: "He and Joss looked like they were having a right old time. They sat together for the dinner and speeches then Joss got up and performed a song.
"After that, she went to Harry, took his hand and led him on to the dancefloor where he swung her around. It certainly looked like sparks were flying."
Harry - who recently called time on his 18-month relationship with dancer Cressida Bonas - was in high spirits at the event, which celebrated the charity's work helping young orphans in the Aids-stricken nation of Lesotho.
Joss treated the crowd to a brief performance at the gala, just days after coming back from Lesotho to visit communities which had been assisted by Sentebale firsthand.
The charity's co-founder, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, was the guest of honour alongside Harry on the night.
The pair set up the non-profit organisation when the 29-year-old prince spent two months in the country during his gap year and was struck by the plight of children whose lives had been affected by the devastating HIV virus.
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Britain's Prince Charles has become patron of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
The Prince of Wales is "delighted" with the opportunity to get involved with the charity, which helps improve the lives of people affected by the genetic disorder in the UK, as the organisation celebrates its 50th anniversary.
The royal heir is taking over the patronage from Queen Elizabeth's cousin, Princess Alexandra, who has held the position for the last 47 years.
Charles commented: "Having for so long felt deeply about the suffering of cystic fibrosis patients, I am delighted to take on patronage of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust from Princess Alexandra in this, the Trust's 50th year.
"By funding ground-breaking research, improving the quality of care and providing invaluable advice and support, the Trust carries out extraordinary work on behalf of the 10,000 people with cystic fibrosis in the United Kingdom."
The 65-year-old future king's new role will officially be announced at a special gala dinner on 8 May.
The Chairman of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust has also thanked Alexandra for her hard work improving research, care and advice for sufferers of the hereditary disorder, which most commonly affects the lungs, pancreas, liver, and intestines.
According to HELLO! magazine, George Jenkins OBE said: "We are extremely grateful to HRH Princess Alexandra for her support for the Trust over so many years.
"She has been a very important part of our organisation for most of its history, and on behalf of the whole of the cystic fibrosis community in the UK I wish to thank her for the wonderful support she has provided over this time."
Prince Charles named patron of Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Britain's Prince Charles has become patron of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
The Prince of Wales is "delighted" with the opportunity to get involved with the charity, which helps improve the lives of people affected by the genetic disorder in the UK, as the organisation celebrates its 50th anniversary.
The royal heir is taking over the patronage from Queen Elizabeth's cousin, Princess Alexandra, who has held the position for the last 47 years.
Charles commented: "Having for so long felt deeply about the suffering of cystic fibrosis patients, I am delighted to take on patronage of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust from Princess Alexandra in this, the Trust's 50th year.
"By funding ground-breaking research, improving the quality of care and providing invaluable advice and support, the Trust carries out extraordinary work on behalf of the 10,000 people with cystic fibrosis in the United Kingdom."
The 65-year-old future king's new role will officially be announced at a special gala dinner on 8 May.
The Chairman of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust has also thanked Alexandra for her hard work improving research, care and advice for sufferers of the hereditary disorder, which most commonly affects the lungs, pancreas, liver, and intestines.
According to HELLO! magazine, George Jenkins OBE said: "We are extremely grateful to HRH Princess Alexandra for her support for the Trust over so many years.
"She has been a very important part of our organisation for most of its history, and on behalf of the whole of the cystic fibrosis community in the UK I wish to thank her for the wonderful support she has provided over this time."
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Britain's Duchess Catherine's engagement ring has increased over tenfold in value.
The 32-year-old royal's 12-carat blue sapphire ring, which was handed down from the late Princess Diana, is estimated to be worth a whopping £272,000 more than it was when Catherine wed Prince William in April 2011 at London's Westminster Abbey.
The precious jewel was first given to the Princess of Wales by Prince Charles in 1981 after he purchased it for £28,000, but is now valued at a staggering £300,000.
The heirloom - which also boasts 14 diamonds encircling the sapphire - is worth three times more than the Queen's own engagement ring, which came in second place on a list of the world's top 20 most famous rings, ranked according to how much their value has increased.
Vashi Dominguez, the ITV 'This Morning' jewellery expert who compiled the list, commented: "The Duchess of Cambridge's ring has appreciated more quickly than any other ring in the list.
'It's Kate's style icon status that makes the ring so special."
The second most expensive of the royals' rings actually belongs to the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles' second wife.
The Art Deco bling, valued at £100,000 at the time of their 2004 wedding, is worth £250,000 today and placed ninth on the list.
As for Queen Elizabeth's three-carat diamond solitaire engagement ring, it has increased in value from £10,000 to £100,000 since Prince Philip got down on one knee in 1947.
Duchess Catherine’s engagement ring value surges
Britain's Duchess Catherine's engagement ring has increased over tenfold in value.
The 32-year-old royal's 12-carat blue sapphire ring, which was handed down from the late Princess Diana, is estimated to be worth a whopping £272,000 more than it was when Catherine wed Prince William in April 2011 at London's Westminster Abbey.
The precious jewel was first given to the Princess of Wales by Prince Charles in 1981 after he purchased it for £28,000, but is now valued at a staggering £300,000.
The heirloom - which also boasts 14 diamonds encircling the sapphire - is worth three times more than the Queen's own engagement ring, which came in second place on a list of the world's top 20 most famous rings, ranked according to how much their value has increased.
Vashi Dominguez, the ITV 'This Morning' jewellery expert who compiled the list, commented: "The Duchess of Cambridge's ring has appreciated more quickly than any other ring in the list.
'It's Kate's style icon status that makes the ring so special."
The second most expensive of the royals' rings actually belongs to the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles' second wife.
The Art Deco bling, valued at £100,000 at the time of their 2004 wedding, is worth £250,000 today and placed ninth on the list.
As for Queen Elizabeth's three-carat diamond solitaire engagement ring, it has increased in value from £10,000 to £100,000 since Prince Philip got down on one knee in 1947.
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Britain's Duchess of Cornwall has made her first public appearance since her brother's funeral.
Camilla put on a brave face yesterday (08.05.14) at the opening of two medical centres for the nation's armed forces, just one week after her brother Mark Shand was laid to rest.
The 62-year-old conservationist tragically passed away last month after sustaining a head injury during a fall in New York. His memorial was held at Holy Trinity Church in Stourpaine, Dorset, on May 1.
The duchess began her official duties at a Royal Air Force base in Leeming, North Yorkshire, where she was greeted by a crowd of eager schoolchildren ahead of opening a £5 million medical centre.
She then headed to open the new £138 million medical training headquarters at the Defence Medical Services Whittington in Staffordshire, where she undertook a tour of the facility and witnessed a special dedication ceremony.
According to the Lichfield Mercury, Camilla said during her speech: "It gives me enormous pleasure to be with you all here today, at Defence Medical Services Whittington, for the dedication of this new, state of the art, medical training facility, which, I know, so many have worked so hard to bring to fruition over the last few years...
"I have seen for myself how tirelessly those in all three medical services strive to achieve the highest possible standards, and I am certain that with the training available here, our Forces will continue to receive the very best medical support."
Before jetting back to London by helicopter, the 66-year-old royal unveiled a commemorative plaque and cut a celebratory cake with Pte Ryan Benson, the youngest person serving at DMS Whittington.
Duchess of Cornwall resumes royal duties
Britain's Duchess of Cornwall has made her first public appearance since her brother's funeral.
Camilla put on a brave face yesterday (08.05.14) at the opening of two medical centres for the nation's armed forces, just one week after her brother Mark Shand was laid to rest.
The 62-year-old conservationist tragically passed away last month after sustaining a head injury during a fall in New York. His memorial was held at Holy Trinity Church in Stourpaine, Dorset, on May 1.
The duchess began her official duties at a Royal Air Force base in Leeming, North Yorkshire, where she was greeted by a crowd of eager schoolchildren ahead of opening a £5 million medical centre.
She then headed to open the new £138 million medical training headquarters at the Defence Medical Services Whittington in Staffordshire, where she undertook a tour of the facility and witnessed a special dedication ceremony.
According to the Lichfield Mercury, Camilla said during her speech: "It gives me enormous pleasure to be with you all here today, at Defence Medical Services Whittington, for the dedication of this new, state of the art, medical training facility, which, I know, so many have worked so hard to bring to fruition over the last few years...
"I have seen for myself how tirelessly those in all three medical services strive to achieve the highest possible standards, and I am certain that with the training available here, our Forces will continue to receive the very best medical support."
Before jetting back to London by helicopter, the 66-year-old royal unveiled a commemorative plaque and cut a celebratory cake with Pte Ryan Benson, the youngest person serving at DMS Whittington.
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth mingled with journalists at a charity event yesterday (07.05.14).
The monarch celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Journalists' Charity, which supports journalists and their families in need, and mixed newspaper editors, broadcasters and senior media executives.
The 88-year-old royal and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, attended the event at Stationers' Hall in London and Prince Philip joked with young reporters that they "don't get paid enough".
The event, which also saw the Culture Secretary Sajid Javid attend, recognised the achievements of the Journalists' Charity, which has been in operation since 1864 and the Queen is a patron.
Laurie Upshon, the charity's chairman, said: "The visit cements a connection that goes back 150 years.
"The Royal Family have been very good supporters of the charity since the very start, Queen Victoria actually donated £50 three times."
Queen Elizabeth mingles with journalists
Britain's Queen Elizabeth mingled with journalists at a charity event yesterday (07.05.14).
The monarch celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Journalists' Charity, which supports journalists and their families in need, and mixed newspaper editors, broadcasters and senior media executives.
The 88-year-old royal and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, attended the event at Stationers' Hall in London and Prince Philip joked with young reporters that they "don't get paid enough".
The event, which also saw the Culture Secretary Sajid Javid attend, recognised the achievements of the Journalists' Charity, which has been in operation since 1864 and the Queen is a patron.
Laurie Upshon, the charity's chairman, said: "The visit cements a connection that goes back 150 years.
"The Royal Family have been very good supporters of the charity since the very start, Queen Victoria actually donated £50 three times."
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