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Queen Elizabeth's royal clockmaker has developed Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) due to his job.
Steve Davidson, who is tasked with maintaining all of the 450 timepieces at Windsor Castle, was diagnosed with the medical condition two months ago and has been informed by doctors to cut down his work hours.
Steve's right hand began feeling the strain of winding, cleaning and repairing all of the clocks, but the expert has refused to take sick leave and has instead developed various tools which will allow him to do his job using his left hand.
A Windsor Castle source told the Daily Express newspaper: "Steve is absolutely devoted to his job and refused to take time off even though he was in a lot of pain.
"A doctor signed off Steve and told him to rest his hand but he would not hear of it. For three weeks, he went round doing his job by telling a porter what to do and supervised his every move.
"In his spare time, he went into the Castle workshop and fashioned some new tools which enable him to do the job left-handed if his right hand needs a rest."
Steve is now said to be recuperating and is still working.
The source added: "Thankfully, Steve is on the mend and things are, you might say, ticking over nicely!"
Queen Elizabeth’s clockmaker suffers injury
Queen Elizabeth's royal clockmaker has developed Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) due to his job.
Steve Davidson, who is tasked with maintaining all of the 450 timepieces at Windsor Castle, was diagnosed with the medical condition two months ago and has been informed by doctors to cut down his work hours.
Steve's right hand began feeling the strain of winding, cleaning and repairing all of the clocks, but the expert has refused to take sick leave and has instead developed various tools which will allow him to do his job using his left hand.
A Windsor Castle source told the Daily Express newspaper: "Steve is absolutely devoted to his job and refused to take time off even though he was in a lot of pain.
"A doctor signed off Steve and told him to rest his hand but he would not hear of it. For three weeks, he went round doing his job by telling a porter what to do and supervised his every move.
"In his spare time, he went into the Castle workshop and fashioned some new tools which enable him to do the job left-handed if his right hand needs a rest."
Steve is now said to be recuperating and is still working.
The source added: "Thankfully, Steve is on the mend and things are, you might say, ticking over nicely!"
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Britain's Prince Harry has joined a public gym.
The 29-year-old royal has sent fitness enthusiasts into a frenzy as they try to catch a glimpse of him working out at branches of Third Space gyms in Kensington and Soho in London.
Harry is reportedly training with former Royal Marine commando, James Gilbertson, who has since become a fitness expert and personal trainer.
The flame-haired royal's presence at the upmarket gyms - which cost £139 a month to use - has caused fever among other gym users and security have been forced to step in and remove people trying to take unflattering pictures of Harry.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Prince Harry could train anywhere in the world, so it's a bit of a shock he's using a public gym that anyone can join.
"He's been having one-on-one personal training session with James, who is one of the gym's most popular instructors. The pair of them have been working out for a while now."
It's thought Harry caught the fitness bug after trekking to the South Pole last December.
Other stars who use the gyms include soccer star John Terry and film director Guy Ritchie.
Prince Harry joins public gym
Britain's Prince Harry has joined a public gym.
The 29-year-old royal has sent fitness enthusiasts into a frenzy as they try to catch a glimpse of him working out at branches of Third Space gyms in Kensington and Soho in London.
Harry is reportedly training with former Royal Marine commando, James Gilbertson, who has since become a fitness expert and personal trainer.
The flame-haired royal's presence at the upmarket gyms - which cost £139 a month to use - has caused fever among other gym users and security have been forced to step in and remove people trying to take unflattering pictures of Harry.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Prince Harry could train anywhere in the world, so it's a bit of a shock he's using a public gym that anyone can join.
"He's been having one-on-one personal training session with James, who is one of the gym's most popular instructors. The pair of them have been working out for a while now."
It's thought Harry caught the fitness bug after trekking to the South Pole last December.
Other stars who use the gyms include soccer star John Terry and film director Guy Ritchie.
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Sam Bailey was left "cringing" after embarrassing herself in front of Prince Charles.
'The X Factor' winner recently met the 65-year-old royal at the star-studded Prince's Trust Awards earlier this month, but she admits the moment wasn't as auspicious as it seems because of her less than regal behaviour.
Sam explained to BANG Showbiz: "Phillip Schofield was stood next to me and Prince Charles was walking down, and I went, 'Phillip, Phillip! What do I say to him? What do I call him? You've done this before ... you must punch him on the arm and call him Chaz!'
"He said, 'You have to curtsy and say, "Hello, Your Royal Highness", and after that you say "sir".'
"I'm like practicing, 'Your Royal Highness...' and Phillip Schofield's laughing. Then I curtsied, but because I'm a tomboy, I had a bit of a giggle at myself - I'm such a plumb!"
But the 36-year-old star's dilemma didn't end there as Sam admits she made a bit of a faux-pas while talking to the prince.
She added: "He was talking to me and shook my hand and he's having a bit of a chat with me. He said, 'Well, good luck with the album', and I said, 'Cheers, sir!'
"Phillip Schofield went, 'Oh no, you were doing so well!'
"It was so cringe. I was cringing quite bad because I was like, 'Cheers, sir!' "
Sam's debut album 'The Power of Love' is out now.
Sam Bailey ‘cringed’ meeting Prince Charles
Sam Bailey was left "cringing" after embarrassing herself in front of Prince Charles.
'The X Factor' winner recently met the 65-year-old royal at the star-studded Prince's Trust Awards earlier this month, but she admits the moment wasn't as auspicious as it seems because of her less than regal behaviour.
Sam explained to BANG Showbiz: "Phillip Schofield was stood next to me and Prince Charles was walking down, and I went, 'Phillip, Phillip! What do I say to him? What do I call him? You've done this before ... you must punch him on the arm and call him Chaz!'
"He said, 'You have to curtsy and say, "Hello, Your Royal Highness", and after that you say "sir".'
"I'm like practicing, 'Your Royal Highness...' and Phillip Schofield's laughing. Then I curtsied, but because I'm a tomboy, I had a bit of a giggle at myself - I'm such a plumb!"
But the 36-year-old star's dilemma didn't end there as Sam admits she made a bit of a faux-pas while talking to the prince.
She added: "He was talking to me and shook my hand and he's having a bit of a chat with me. He said, 'Well, good luck with the album', and I said, 'Cheers, sir!'
"Phillip Schofield went, 'Oh no, you were doing so well!'
"It was so cringe. I was cringing quite bad because I was like, 'Cheers, sir!' "
Sam's debut album 'The Power of Love' is out now.
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Cressida Bonas is to co-host a royal engagement with Prince Harry.
The 25-year-old blonde has officially been recognised as the prince's girlfriend as she has been invited to host the royal dinner - in honour of the war veterans who completed a South Pole trek with Harry last year - at St James's Palace this week.
A source told the Daily Express newspaper: "Harry and his mates went through thick and thin together, so the dinner party will be a really relaxed and jovial affair.
"But there is no doubt that it will be a royal banquet, albeit a private one."
The dinner will see Harry reunite with his fellow trekkers, with whom he walked to the South Pole in treacherous weather conditions in December.
The 29-year-old royal took part in the trek for the Walking with the Wounded charity - which he is a patron of - and was joined by numerous war veterans who returned from duty with life-changing injuries, such as lost limbs.
Harry and Cressida were recently seen being affectionate with one another at the We Day charity event in London.
The couple - who have been dating for two years - were also spotted enjoying a rugby game at Twickenham Stadium.
Cressida Bonas to co-host royal dinner
Cressida Bonas is to co-host a royal engagement with Prince Harry.
The 25-year-old blonde has officially been recognised as the prince's girlfriend as she has been invited to host the royal dinner - in honour of the war veterans who completed a South Pole trek with Harry last year - at St James's Palace this week.
A source told the Daily Express newspaper: "Harry and his mates went through thick and thin together, so the dinner party will be a really relaxed and jovial affair.
"But there is no doubt that it will be a royal banquet, albeit a private one."
The dinner will see Harry reunite with his fellow trekkers, with whom he walked to the South Pole in treacherous weather conditions in December.
The 29-year-old royal took part in the trek for the Walking with the Wounded charity - which he is a patron of - and was joined by numerous war veterans who returned from duty with life-changing injuries, such as lost limbs.
Harry and Cressida were recently seen being affectionate with one another at the We Day charity event in London.
The couple - who have been dating for two years - were also spotted enjoying a rugby game at Twickenham Stadium.
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Britain's Prince Philip told a group of dancing pensioners their routine for Queen Elizabeth looked ''exhausting''.
The Duke of Edinburgh was impressed that the women, all over 60, could take on the energetic piece when they visited the new £19.6 million home of contemporary dance company, Rambert, on London's South Bank.
The prince chatted to the group of women, including 66-year-old retired school teacher, Lynda How, from north London.
Lynda told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: ''The Duke asked us why we do it as it looked exhausting.
"He also asked how did we know when to stop, perhaps when we dropped.
''I danced when I was younger at social events and still love it, it's incredible fun, keeps you fit and it's social.''
The royal couple met the community group, Mercury Movers, during a tour of the building, after it was moved from Chiswick, west London.
They watched as the elderly women danced to 'Mr Bojangles', performed by Sammy Davis Jnr, and copied a qualified dance teacher.
Before unveiling a plaque to mark the opening of the building, the Queen and Philip also watched a group of younger dancers performing part of a new piece.
Prince Phillip impressed by dancing pensioners
Britain's Prince Philip told a group of dancing pensioners their routine for Queen Elizabeth looked ''exhausting''.
The Duke of Edinburgh was impressed that the women, all over 60, could take on the energetic piece when they visited the new £19.6 million home of contemporary dance company, Rambert, on London's South Bank.
The prince chatted to the group of women, including 66-year-old retired school teacher, Lynda How, from north London.
Lynda told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: ''The Duke asked us why we do it as it looked exhausting.
"He also asked how did we know when to stop, perhaps when we dropped.
''I danced when I was younger at social events and still love it, it's incredible fun, keeps you fit and it's social.''
The royal couple met the community group, Mercury Movers, during a tour of the building, after it was moved from Chiswick, west London.
They watched as the elderly women danced to 'Mr Bojangles', performed by Sammy Davis Jnr, and copied a qualified dance teacher.
Before unveiling a plaque to mark the opening of the building, the Queen and Philip also watched a group of younger dancers performing part of a new piece.
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth is a fan of Peppa Pig.
The 87-year-old royal is selling the character's stories 'Peppa Meets the Queen' and 'The Story of Prince George' alongside other official royal merchandise in the Buckingham Palace shop.
'Peppa Meets the Queen', which was brought out for the Diamond Jubilee in 2012, tells the story of the bossy piglet and her friends visiting Buckingham Palace in London, where they end up jumping in muddy puddles with the monarch.
'The Story of Prince George' was published following the birth of the third-in-line to the throne last year, and follows Peppa's brother George, who saves the royal family from a fearsome dragon.
The Queen is also selling 'Shhh! Don't Wake the Royal Baby!', which tells the story of how the queen jumps out of a helicopter with a parachute in order to get the royal tot to sleep.
However, just as the little one appears to be pacifying, the monarch's corgis almost wake him with their loud barks.
The book is on sale for £6.99 and also features the baby's aunt and uncle planning a lavish party to welcome the new bundle of joy.
Queen Elizabeth likes Peppa Pig
Britain's Queen Elizabeth is a fan of Peppa Pig.
The 87-year-old royal is selling the character's stories 'Peppa Meets the Queen' and 'The Story of Prince George' alongside other official royal merchandise in the Buckingham Palace shop.
'Peppa Meets the Queen', which was brought out for the Diamond Jubilee in 2012, tells the story of the bossy piglet and her friends visiting Buckingham Palace in London, where they end up jumping in muddy puddles with the monarch.
'The Story of Prince George' was published following the birth of the third-in-line to the throne last year, and follows Peppa's brother George, who saves the royal family from a fearsome dragon.
The Queen is also selling 'Shhh! Don't Wake the Royal Baby!', which tells the story of how the queen jumps out of a helicopter with a parachute in order to get the royal tot to sleep.
However, just as the little one appears to be pacifying, the monarch's corgis almost wake him with their loud barks.
The book is on sale for £6.99 and also features the baby's aunt and uncle planning a lavish party to welcome the new bundle of joy.
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Britain's Princess Anne visited Kent Blaxill in Colchester yesterday (20.03.14).
The 63-year-old royal stopped by one of the town's oldest companies in Essex, England, where she was greeted by the managing director
Simon Blaxill, to celebrate its 175th year of trading.
The Princess spent an hour speaking with people at Kent Blaxill, where she met 30 members of staff and long-standing customers.
She was then shown around the premises of the glass and building centre, where she met management and discussed some of the companies glazing projects and their glass cutting skills.
Simon said: "We were truly honoured to have a visit from HRH The Princess Royal. She was extremely friendly with everyone she met and struck up numerous conversations on all manner of topics, as well as taking great interest in the development of Kent Blaxill across the past 175 years."
Anne then signed the visitors book before going on to visit the Colchester castle, where she was greeted by over a hundred people who had flocked to the historical town to get a glimpse of her.
The Princess spent time looking at the newly-renovated castle, which had been updated as part of a £4.2 million improvement project.
The venue is set to open to the public on May 2.
Princess Anne visits Kent Blaxill in Colchester
Britain's Princess Anne visited Kent Blaxill in Colchester yesterday (20.03.14).
The 63-year-old royal stopped by one of the town's oldest companies in Essex, England, where she was greeted by the managing director
Simon Blaxill, to celebrate its 175th year of trading.
The Princess spent an hour speaking with people at Kent Blaxill, where she met 30 members of staff and long-standing customers.
She was then shown around the premises of the glass and building centre, where she met management and discussed some of the companies glazing projects and their glass cutting skills.
Simon said: "We were truly honoured to have a visit from HRH The Princess Royal. She was extremely friendly with everyone she met and struck up numerous conversations on all manner of topics, as well as taking great interest in the development of Kent Blaxill across the past 175 years."
Anne then signed the visitors book before going on to visit the Colchester castle, where she was greeted by over a hundred people who had flocked to the historical town to get a glimpse of her.
The Princess spent time looking at the newly-renovated castle, which had been updated as part of a £4.2 million improvement project.
The venue is set to open to the public on May 2.
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The Earl and Countess of Wessex will visit the Isle of Wight next week.
The royal couple will travel to the island next Thursday (28.03.14) and Friday (29.03.14), where they will attend several engagements, both solo and together, which support different causes and organisations.
Prince Edward, 50, will visit the Brading Roman Villa on Thursday, before going on to see Shanklin Youth and Community Club, where he'll meet with volunteers and present Suzanne Whitewood MBE with an award.
Meanwhile, Sophie, 49, will visit the eco-fashion company Rapanui, where she'll discuss the company's future and speak with their apprentices.
She will then go on to see the local primary school Gatten and Lake, before going on to visit the Isle of Wight Foodbank.
Friday will see the couple rejoin forces to attend St Mildred's Church, before visiting the Queensgate Foundation Primary School, where they'll watch music and cookery lessons and unveil a commemorative plaque to mark their visit.
The pair will then stop off at the Isle retreat of Queen Victoria, where they'll officially open a £1.65 million project, Childhood at Osborne.
Major General Martin White told the Island Echo newspaper: "The visit is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the valuable work of organisations and volunteers who contribute so much to Island life. We are very much looking forward to welcoming the Earl and Countess of Wessex back to the Isle of Wight."
Earl and Countess of Wessex visit Isle of Wight
The Earl and Countess of Wessex will visit the Isle of Wight next week.
The royal couple will travel to the island next Thursday (28.03.14) and Friday (29.03.14), where they will attend several engagements, both solo and together, which support different causes and organisations.
Prince Edward, 50, will visit the Brading Roman Villa on Thursday, before going on to see Shanklin Youth and Community Club, where he'll meet with volunteers and present Suzanne Whitewood MBE with an award.
Meanwhile, Sophie, 49, will visit the eco-fashion company Rapanui, where she'll discuss the company's future and speak with their apprentices.
She will then go on to see the local primary school Gatten and Lake, before going on to visit the Isle of Wight Foodbank.
Friday will see the couple rejoin forces to attend St Mildred's Church, before visiting the Queensgate Foundation Primary School, where they'll watch music and cookery lessons and unveil a commemorative plaque to mark their visit.
The pair will then stop off at the Isle retreat of Queen Victoria, where they'll officially open a £1.65 million project, Childhood at Osborne.
Major General Martin White told the Island Echo newspaper: "The visit is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the valuable work of organisations and volunteers who contribute so much to Island life. We are very much looking forward to welcoming the Earl and Countess of Wessex back to the Isle of Wight."
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Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have hired Spanish nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo to care for their son Prince George.
The royal couple are "delighted" the full-time child minder has agreed to join their household and will be assisting them during their 19-day trip to Australia and New Zealand next month.
A spokesman for Kensington Palace said: "Maria is a full-time nanny, who started work with us recently, and will be accompanying the Duke and Duchess and Prince George to New Zealand and Australia.
"We will not be giving further details on Maria or her employment, except to say that the Duke and Duchess are of course delighted she has chosen to join them."
Maria trained at the prestigious Norland College in Bath, which teaches nannies how to care for children during an intensive full-time three-year degree course, costing a total of £36,000.
The nannies are taught how to deal with potential kidnappers with the use of their Tae Kwon-Do skills, intruding paparazzi, and how to drive at high speed in any weather conditions.
Maria, thought to be in her 30s, has been working for the royal family for the past few weeks.
The couple recruited the new child minder to look after eight-month-old George after Jessie Webb, 71, who previously looked after William when he was a child, gave her notice in last month.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hire Spanish nanny
Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have hired Spanish nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo to care for their son Prince George.
The royal couple are "delighted" the full-time child minder has agreed to join their household and will be assisting them during their 19-day trip to Australia and New Zealand next month.
A spokesman for Kensington Palace said: "Maria is a full-time nanny, who started work with us recently, and will be accompanying the Duke and Duchess and Prince George to New Zealand and Australia.
"We will not be giving further details on Maria or her employment, except to say that the Duke and Duchess are of course delighted she has chosen to join them."
Maria trained at the prestigious Norland College in Bath, which teaches nannies how to care for children during an intensive full-time three-year degree course, costing a total of £36,000.
The nannies are taught how to deal with potential kidnappers with the use of their Tae Kwon-Do skills, intruding paparazzi, and how to drive at high speed in any weather conditions.
Maria, thought to be in her 30s, has been working for the royal family for the past few weeks.
The couple recruited the new child minder to look after eight-month-old George after Jessie Webb, 71, who previously looked after William when he was a child, gave her notice in last month.
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