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Prince William and Duchess Catherine ‘relaxed’ about rest day snaps


Prince William and Duchess Catherine are feeling "relaxed" about unauthorised photographs of them being published.
Some Australian media outlets are thought to have upset royal aides by taking unauthorised pictures and filming footage of the couple enjoying a 'rest day' from their current Australian tour at Government House in Canberra, but the royals aren't concerned, reports The Guardian newspaper.
The pictures show the duchess dressed down in jeans and a shirt, carrying her nine-month-old son Prince George and pushing him in a pram.
The snaps were taken on private property and cannot be published in the British press.
According to The Australian, Kensington Palace requested for Australian news channels to stop showing footage of the family on their rest day, but were ignored.
One aide told the Daily Express newspaper: "We were just anxious that it didn't turn into a circus. We would rather the pictures weren't taken but it was no more than a gentle request."
Meanwhile, a palace spokesperson said: "All we said was that it would be quite nice if they were given a bit of space on their day off."

Last Princess Diana letter to fetch £3000?


Princess Diana's last ever letter could fetch £3,000 at auction.
The note, which was written just two weeks before the Princess of Wales' untimely death in a car crash in Paris in August 1997, could command a tidy sum when it is sold by Birmingham auction house Fellows later this month.
Diana wrote the moving letter - dated August 11, 1997 - to fellow philanthropist Dilys Cheetham, who had written to her detailing her charitable work aiding landmine victims.
The cause was close to Diana's heart and in the letter, which was penned just weeks after she had returned from a trip to Bosnia to do similar work, the princess expressed that the visit had "strengthened her resolve".
The letter is written on an official Kensington Palace letterhead and is signed, 'With love from Diana'.
According to the Daily Express newspaper, Dilys sold the letter at auction in 1999 and it was bought by celebrity photographer, Jason Fraser.
Jason then sold it in 2007 during the tenth anniversary of Diana's death to a private collector.
Auctioneer Mark Huddleston said: "The letter is moving not only because of its heartfelt message but also because it would have been the last ever written by Diana.
"It is an incredibly important historical document. Princess Di was very much loved not just in Britain but around the world, and even 17 years after her death she is still very much in people's consciences."

Prince William and Duchess Catherine visit Uluru


Britain's Prince William and Duchess Catherine visited Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park in Australia today (22.04.14).
The couple followed in the footsteps of William's parents, Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, who were the last royal couple visited the country's most iconic natural landmark, Uluru, in 1983.
The popular attraction stands at 1,142-foot tall and has a circumference of 5.8 miles.
Uluru is a sacred site to the indigenous people of Australia and is cared for by the Anangu.
The royal couple were given a tour around Uluru by two local men, including Anangu man Sammy Wilson.
He told Australia's ABC News: "When you're visiting some sort of place, visit Uluru and we can tell the story about Uluru."
In addition to visiting the famous rock, the couple visited the National Indigenous Training Academy, which provides training for the hospitality and tourism industries.
They were then treated to a performance to a traditional aboriginal dance and enjoyed afternoon tea.
Later, the couple will experience outback camping as they set up camp for the night at a luxury site facing Uluru.

Duchess Catherine thanks Australian fans


Britain's Duchess Catherine has thanked Australia for the warm welcome she and Prince George have received.
The 32-year-old royal gave a speech during a trip to the Bear Cottage, a children's hospice, in Sydney today (18.04.14) where she thanked fans for accepting her and her nine-month-old son into the country.
According to the Express newspaper, she said: "To be here together as a family has been very special and we will always remember it with fond and happy memories.
"Thank you for inviting us here and for such a generous welcome.
"It's really wonderful to be here today - having the chance to meet you all and to see the incredible work of Bear Cottage.
"First class delivery of children's palliative care is life changing. When families are confronted with the shattering news that their children have a life-limiting condition, their world can fall apart. It is at those times that professional support is imperative."
Duchess Catherine - known as Kate Middleton before she married in 2011 - was joined by her husband Prince William on the trip, but the pair were split up to tour different parts of the hospice, before going on to enjoy afternoon tea.

Duchess Catherine teases Prince William over thinning hair


Britain's Duchess Catherine has joked that Prince William should wear an alpaca toupee to hide his thinning hair.
The 32-year-old royal teased her husband, whom she married in 2011, about the bald patch on his head, claiming that a wig made from wool would solve his problem.
The couple were being shown alpaca wool during a tour of the Sydney Royal Easter Show today (18.04.14) when the Duchess cracked the joke.
Lyn Cregan, 67, from Glen Innes is quoted by the Daily Mail newspaper as saying: "The princess said [the Duke] should put some on his head.
"She pointed at him and said 'You need it more than me'."
William, who has teased the Duchess over her choice of clothing during the three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand, took it in his stride and just laughed.
Meanwhile, Duchess Catherine - known as Kate Middleton before her marriage - looked stunning in a white lace knee-length frock, which she'd teamed with brown wedges and a gorgeous crystallised clutch bag.
The couple were greeted by a flock of fans as they turned up to the show, which is one of the highlights of Australia's social calendar.
The royal pair - who were not joined by their nine-month-old son Prince George - will later go on to Manly beach in Sydney to watch a display of surf life-saving.

Princess Madeleine and Chris O’Neill to christen daughter in June


Sweden's Princess Madeleine and Chris O'Neill will christen their daughter on June 8.
The couple, who welcomed the tiny tot into the world in February, will hold the religious ceremony for Princess Leonore Lilian exactly one year after they got married.
The mass will be held at the Royal Chapel at Drottningholm Palace, Sweden, where the pair held their wedding reception in 2013.
The couple named the tiny tot six days after she arrived into the world, giving her the moniker that pays homage to the late Princess Lilian of Sweden, who passed away aged 97 in March last year.
The royal, who is fifth in line to the throne, will also be given the title of Duchess of Gotland, it was revealed at a meeting of the Cabinet Council held by King Carl XVI Gustaf and Princess Victoria in late-February.
Shortly after Princess Madeleine gave birth in New York, her parents King Carl and Queen Silvia jetted to the United States to meet their granddaughter.
Speaking of the baby's arrival, they gushed at the time: "We know today both happiness and warm thanks. Our joy is great. We wish now that Princess Madeleine and Christopher get peace and quiet and can take advantage of this unique time with her little daughter."

Prince George has his own surfboard


Britain's Prince George is to be given his own surfboard.
The specially-made board, which features a photograph of Manly Beach with the message 'Greetings from Manly', will be handed to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for their nine-month-old son during their visit to Sydney's iconic beach later today (18.04.14), according to the Daily Mirror newspaper.
Meanwhile, Duchess Catherine - known as Kate Middleton before she married William in 2011 - has revealed Prince George is "obsessed with wombats".
The 32-year-old royal made the comment after she was handed a book about the marsupials - native to Australia - during her and William's visit to the Royal Easter Show at Sydney's Olympic Park this morning.
The couple were handed numerous gifts for the young prince during their trip, but he did not accompany them on the visit to the annual show.
The royal couple were greeted by a large crowd of fans when they arrived at the show, which is one of the highlights of Australia's social calendar, before being treated to a display of sheep shearing.
After the show, the pair were taken to Bear's Cottage, a children's hospice, before watching a display of surf live-saving on Manly Beach.

Prince Wiliam didn’t like school


Britain's Prince William didn't like school.
The 31-year-old royal, who studied at Ludgrove Prep School in Wokingham and Eton College in Berkshire, confessed during a conversation with Girl Guides at Wimnalee in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, yesterday (16.04.14) that he never really enjoyed studying.
The prince asked the group of girls how many of them don't like their lessons and some put their hands up in the air.
Brianna Sten, 13, is quoted by the Express newspaper as saying: "A lot of the littler ones put their hands up. A lot of the seniors didn't put their hands up. Will said: 'That's all right. I didn't really like school either.'
"I said, 'Me too.' And then he high-fived me."
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were visiting the mountains to meet people who lost their homes in a tragic firestorm, which caused bush fires to sweep through the region, destroying hundreds of homes, six months ago.
However, the day wasn't all smooth-running as local police officers were forced to detain two men "acting suspiciously" just metres away from the royal couple.
Although, William and Catherine - who have nine-month-old son Prince George - didn't appear to notice the disturbance, but witnesses said they saw the two men get within 10 metres of the couple before being stopped, searched and detained by officers who ordered them to remove their clothing just as the royal car pulled away.
The royal family are currently on a three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand.

Britain’s Duke of Cambridge praises Australian search


Britain's Duke of Cambridge has praised Australia for its contribution to the search for the missing Malaysian aeroplane.
Prince William gave a speech at he and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge's, welcome to Australia reception at the Sydney Opera House yesterday (16.04.14) and spoke of his appreciation for their efforts in trying to locate the plane, which vanished over a month ago while travelling from Malaysia to China.
He said: "Australia has so much to contend with at the moment.
"Your contribution to the on-going search for [flight] MH370 has earned respect in every quarter of the globe.
"Australia's determined and leading role in the search is at the very edge of technological ability and human endurance."
Prince William, Duchess Catherine and their 8-month-old son Prince George arrived in Sydney, Australia yesterday (16.04.14) after completing a 10-day tour of New Zealand.
Today the couple visited the Blue Mountains, where they spoke with families who had been affected by a firestorm that destroyed hundreds of homes last year.

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