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Britain's Duchess Camilla joined Nick Hewer in visiting a school in Hackney, east London today (20.03.14).
The Duchess of Cornwall sat in on a business talk held by 'The Apprentice' and 'Countdown' star as he dispensed career tips to schoolchildren at City Academy.
Camilla, 66, visited the school in her official role as patron of the National Literacy Trust and joined in on the conversation as Nick advised students on business and communication skills as part of the Trust's 'Words for Work' programme.
The royal interrupted the serious business chatter by asking Nick, 70, what makes him laugh.
According to MailOnline, the former PR expert-turned-TV star said: "I laugh very easily, humour is the bedrock of a happy life - I have a silly sense of humour."
Nick, an ambassador for the National Literacy Trust, was praised for giving valuable advice to the youngsters
14 year old Katie Blyth said: "I thought he gave us some really good answers and some good advice."
Nick enthused: "I thought the panel was very good, they worked as a team and asked sensible questions - but I don't know if I got the job.
"Confidence is the thing - kids are so unconfident and if they can be given those communication skills they can do well."
Duchess Camilla joins Nick Hewer for school talk
Britain's Duchess Camilla joined Nick Hewer in visiting a school in Hackney, east London today (20.03.14).
The Duchess of Cornwall sat in on a business talk held by 'The Apprentice' and 'Countdown' star as he dispensed career tips to schoolchildren at City Academy.
Camilla, 66, visited the school in her official role as patron of the National Literacy Trust and joined in on the conversation as Nick advised students on business and communication skills as part of the Trust's 'Words for Work' programme.
The royal interrupted the serious business chatter by asking Nick, 70, what makes him laugh.
According to MailOnline, the former PR expert-turned-TV star said: "I laugh very easily, humour is the bedrock of a happy life - I have a silly sense of humour."
Nick, an ambassador for the National Literacy Trust, was praised for giving valuable advice to the youngsters
14 year old Katie Blyth said: "I thought he gave us some really good answers and some good advice."
Nick enthused: "I thought the panel was very good, they worked as a team and asked sensible questions - but I don't know if I got the job.
"Confidence is the thing - kids are so unconfident and if they can be given those communication skills they can do well."
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Britain's Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla visited Teapot Island in Yalding yesterday (19.03.14).
The royal couple took a trip to Kent to visit businesses destroyed by the battering storms, which hit the south east of England over Christmas, and they were particularly taken by a cute little museum.
The business, which holds around 7,000 teapots, suffered £20,000 worth of flood damage after the River Medway broke its banks on Christmas Day (25.12.13).
Owners Keith and Sue Blazye were given just a few minutes warning that the duke and duchess wanted to view their museum after the royal pair rescheduled their trip to fit in the teapot visit.
Charles and Camilla were given a tour of the premises and were stunned by the different types of teapots displayed.
The Teapot Island is set to be reopened on Mother's Day (30.03.14) after extensive repairs were carried out to fix the damage.
However, some people in the village still haven't been able to return to their homes after their properties were wiped out by the river water and repairs are still being carried out.
Tim Chapman, 58, and his wife June, 55, are currently staying in a rented flat in a nearby village and don't expect to return home until October after 5ft floods ruined the downstairs of their house.
Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla visit Teapot Island
Britain's Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla visited Teapot Island in Yalding yesterday (19.03.14).
The royal couple took a trip to Kent to visit businesses destroyed by the battering storms, which hit the south east of England over Christmas, and they were particularly taken by a cute little museum.
The business, which holds around 7,000 teapots, suffered £20,000 worth of flood damage after the River Medway broke its banks on Christmas Day (25.12.13).
Owners Keith and Sue Blazye were given just a few minutes warning that the duke and duchess wanted to view their museum after the royal pair rescheduled their trip to fit in the teapot visit.
Charles and Camilla were given a tour of the premises and were stunned by the different types of teapots displayed.
The Teapot Island is set to be reopened on Mother's Day (30.03.14) after extensive repairs were carried out to fix the damage.
However, some people in the village still haven't been able to return to their homes after their properties were wiped out by the river water and repairs are still being carried out.
Tim Chapman, 58, and his wife June, 55, are currently staying in a rented flat in a nearby village and don't expect to return home until October after 5ft floods ruined the downstairs of their house.
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A selection of gifts given to Britain's Queen Elizabeth from Commonwealth nations are to go on display this weekend.
More than 70 colourful presents, which were brought back by the monarch from her trips during her 62-year reign, will go on show at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh to mark the build-up to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 23.
Items on display include, tapestries, portraits, porcelain plaques, and a pair of canoes.
Deborah Clarke, curator at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, said: "The Queen has visited almost every country in the Commonwealth and has received many unique objects from around the world.
"In the year that the Games come to Scotland, it seemed very fitting to mark Her Majesty's role as Head of the Commonwealth and to display these gifts at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen's official residence in Scotland."
The Queen started the Commonwealth baton relay last year in London and has sent it on to all of the 53 Commonwealth countries, before it'll arrive in Glasgow in July.
The Commonwealth: Gifts to the Queen exhibition opens on March 21 and runs until November 2.
Queen Elizabeth’s Commonwealth gifts to be displayed
A selection of gifts given to Britain's Queen Elizabeth from Commonwealth nations are to go on display this weekend.
More than 70 colourful presents, which were brought back by the monarch from her trips during her 62-year reign, will go on show at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh to mark the build-up to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 23.
Items on display include, tapestries, portraits, porcelain plaques, and a pair of canoes.
Deborah Clarke, curator at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, said: "The Queen has visited almost every country in the Commonwealth and has received many unique objects from around the world.
"In the year that the Games come to Scotland, it seemed very fitting to mark Her Majesty's role as Head of the Commonwealth and to display these gifts at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen's official residence in Scotland."
The Queen started the Commonwealth baton relay last year in London and has sent it on to all of the 53 Commonwealth countries, before it'll arrive in Glasgow in July.
The Commonwealth: Gifts to the Queen exhibition opens on March 21 and runs until November 2.
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Britain's Countess of Wessex has officially opened the new Heart Centre at Ipswich Hospital.
The 49-year-old royal visited the facility in Suffolk, England, yesterday morning (19.03.14), where she met the doctors, nurses and patients, before declaring the unit open.
The centre has been updated and installed with new state-of-the art equipment after three years of heavy campaigning, which saw members of the public raise more than £30,000, while Heartbeat East Suffolk made a generous £78,000 donation.
The money raised was used to pay for mood lighting in the two new theatres and the installation of calming music, as well as other hi-tech equipment.
The hospital's chief executive Nick Hulme gave the Countess a tour of the cardiac centre before they met lead consultant Dr Duncan McNab, who explained the procedures that are carried out.
Speaking before unveiling a plaque, Sophie said: "Congratulations to all of you.
"What an impressive department you have and I have no doubt that the many patients who will be undergoing procedures here will be hugely and eternally grateful.
"The attention to detail with mood lighting and music says it all."
Countess of Wessex opens Heart Centre in Ipswich
Britain's Countess of Wessex has officially opened the new Heart Centre at Ipswich Hospital.
The 49-year-old royal visited the facility in Suffolk, England, yesterday morning (19.03.14), where she met the doctors, nurses and patients, before declaring the unit open.
The centre has been updated and installed with new state-of-the art equipment after three years of heavy campaigning, which saw members of the public raise more than £30,000, while Heartbeat East Suffolk made a generous £78,000 donation.
The money raised was used to pay for mood lighting in the two new theatres and the installation of calming music, as well as other hi-tech equipment.
The hospital's chief executive Nick Hulme gave the Countess a tour of the cardiac centre before they met lead consultant Dr Duncan McNab, who explained the procedures that are carried out.
Speaking before unveiling a plaque, Sophie said: "Congratulations to all of you.
"What an impressive department you have and I have no doubt that the many patients who will be undergoing procedures here will be hugely and eternally grateful.
"The attention to detail with mood lighting and music says it all."
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Britain's Prince Harry's girlfriend is reportedly being put through "princess boot camp" to prepare her for life as a royal.
Cressida Bonas, 25, has been having lessons on how to deal with the media and how to behave in public, so that she's ready for when the prince pops the question later this year.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "The Palace put plans in place as soon as Harry started his Army desk job in London. It was seen as a sure sign things were quickly becoming serious between him and Cressida. Harry now has a new team around him and their role is to advise the couple together.
"Cressida's mum has been tutoring her since she was little, so now the training is going up a level. You could call it princess boot camp."
It is believed Harry, who has been dating Cressida for almost two years, is planning to propose before his 30th birthday in September.
However, it appears the free-spirited stunner - who is the daughter of Lady Mary-Gaye Curzon - may have some hard work to do as she's reportedly being compared to Duchess Catherine, who was known as Kate Middleton before she married Prince William in 2011.
The source explained: "The Palace was appalled to see her plaiting her hair in public when she went to support Harry at Wembley.
"Kate would never be caught doing something so out there."
Prince Harry’s girlfriend doing ‘princess boot camp’
Britain's Prince Harry's girlfriend is reportedly being put through "princess boot camp" to prepare her for life as a royal.
Cressida Bonas, 25, has been having lessons on how to deal with the media and how to behave in public, so that she's ready for when the prince pops the question later this year.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "The Palace put plans in place as soon as Harry started his Army desk job in London. It was seen as a sure sign things were quickly becoming serious between him and Cressida. Harry now has a new team around him and their role is to advise the couple together.
"Cressida's mum has been tutoring her since she was little, so now the training is going up a level. You could call it princess boot camp."
It is believed Harry, who has been dating Cressida for almost two years, is planning to propose before his 30th birthday in September.
However, it appears the free-spirited stunner - who is the daughter of Lady Mary-Gaye Curzon - may have some hard work to do as she's reportedly being compared to Duchess Catherine, who was known as Kate Middleton before she married Prince William in 2011.
The source explained: "The Palace was appalled to see her plaiting her hair in public when she went to support Harry at Wembley.
"Kate would never be caught doing something so out there."
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Britain's Prince Charles has posed for a selfie.
Bold teenager Joseph Wilson snapped a picture with the heir to the throne this morning (19.03.14) as Charles, 65, and his wife Duchess Camilla, 66, visited the town of Yalding in Kent, which was badly hit by flooding last Christmas.
The 17 year old was invited to meet the royals after he and his sister helped rescue stranded flood victims in their canoe.
Joseph told the Kent and Sussex Courier newspaper: "I just asked Prince Charles for a selfie and he let me. I have added it to my David Cameron one which I got when he was down here.
"It's great that so many famous people and royals are coming down to Yalding."
In addition to meeting audacious Joseph, Camilla was presented with flowers and poems by local schoolchildren who were affected by the flooding on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Yalding Primary School headteacher Dorinda Perry said: "We could not bring all the schoolchildren down but we have brought children who were flooded at Christmas and many of them are still homeless.
"The children presented Camilla with a bouquet of flowers. One girl gave her flowers from her flooded garden and others gave them poems which they had written."
Prince Charles poses for selfie
Britain's Prince Charles has posed for a selfie.
Bold teenager Joseph Wilson snapped a picture with the heir to the throne this morning (19.03.14) as Charles, 65, and his wife Duchess Camilla, 66, visited the town of Yalding in Kent, which was badly hit by flooding last Christmas.
The 17 year old was invited to meet the royals after he and his sister helped rescue stranded flood victims in their canoe.
Joseph told the Kent and Sussex Courier newspaper: "I just asked Prince Charles for a selfie and he let me. I have added it to my David Cameron one which I got when he was down here.
"It's great that so many famous people and royals are coming down to Yalding."
In addition to meeting audacious Joseph, Camilla was presented with flowers and poems by local schoolchildren who were affected by the flooding on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Yalding Primary School headteacher Dorinda Perry said: "We could not bring all the schoolchildren down but we have brought children who were flooded at Christmas and many of them are still homeless.
"The children presented Camilla with a bouquet of flowers. One girl gave her flowers from her flooded garden and others gave them poems which they had written."
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Britain's Countess of Wessex was reduced to tears yesterday (18.03.14) when she met the midwives who saved her life.
The 49-year-old royal broke down as she visited Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey and met the medical staff who delivered her daughter Lady Louise Windsor in November 2003.
The countess was rushed to hospital at eight months pregnant and had an emergency caesarean section after suffering a placental abruption, which caused her to lose a dangerous amount of blood.
During a speech yesterday, she said: "Thank you for inviting me here, it is good to be back in happier circumstances.
"On behalf of the thousands of families you have helped I would like to say thank you and congratulations on raising the money for this fantastic facility.
"The service you provide is paramount and can literally make the difference between life and death, I can attest to that. It is rare to have the opportunity to thank people for the huge difference they have made at an important time in your life so I am so pleased to be here and to be able to say thank you in person."
Sophie was back at the NHS hospital to open a new neonatal unit, where she got to meet new mothers and their babies.
The visit is the first time she's returned to the hospital since she delivered her son Viscount Severn in 2007.
A royal aide said: "It was the first time Her Royal Highness had been to the baby unit since having the children and it clearly brought back some memories."
Countess of Wessex in tears after meeting life-saving midwives
Britain's Countess of Wessex was reduced to tears yesterday (18.03.14) when she met the midwives who saved her life.
The 49-year-old royal broke down as she visited Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey and met the medical staff who delivered her daughter Lady Louise Windsor in November 2003.
The countess was rushed to hospital at eight months pregnant and had an emergency caesarean section after suffering a placental abruption, which caused her to lose a dangerous amount of blood.
During a speech yesterday, she said: "Thank you for inviting me here, it is good to be back in happier circumstances.
"On behalf of the thousands of families you have helped I would like to say thank you and congratulations on raising the money for this fantastic facility.
"The service you provide is paramount and can literally make the difference between life and death, I can attest to that. It is rare to have the opportunity to thank people for the huge difference they have made at an important time in your life so I am so pleased to be here and to be able to say thank you in person."
Sophie was back at the NHS hospital to open a new neonatal unit, where she got to meet new mothers and their babies.
The visit is the first time she's returned to the hospital since she delivered her son Viscount Severn in 2007.
A royal aide said: "It was the first time Her Royal Highness had been to the baby unit since having the children and it clearly brought back some memories."
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Britain's Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla opened Chelsea Children's Hospital yesterday (18.03.14).
The royal couple visited the state-of-the-art facility at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London, where they had a chance to meet patients and staff and check out a new piece of medical equipment.
The Duchess had a cuddle with 10-month-old Maijed Dhaif, who was born 26 weeks premature and requires intravenous feeding due to gastroenteritis issues, when he yanked out her earring.
However, the 66-year-old royal, who has two children and five grandchildren, made light of the situation by telling staff that the fancy jewellery wasn't actually attached through her ear.
She said: "Don't worry, it's a clip on."
Camilla had a beaming smile on her face as she cradled the tot and claimed he reminded her of her stepson Prince William and his wife Duchess Catherine's child Prince George.
She said: "Holding him like this reminds me of George."
The pair then moved on to a different section of the facility, which cares for more than 75,000 children every year, where they met surgeons operating the UK's only paediatric da Vinci robot.
The clever machine can move its arm, just like the human wrist, which allows operations to be carried out with more precision and less potential damage to the tissue.
While unveiling the plaque to officially open the clinic, Prince Charles said: "We are so delighted to come and join you on this occasion. We both worried a great deal that we'd caused enough disruption to the smooth running of this hospital for one day."
Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla open children’s hospital
Britain's Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla opened Chelsea Children's Hospital yesterday (18.03.14).
The royal couple visited the state-of-the-art facility at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London, where they had a chance to meet patients and staff and check out a new piece of medical equipment.
The Duchess had a cuddle with 10-month-old Maijed Dhaif, who was born 26 weeks premature and requires intravenous feeding due to gastroenteritis issues, when he yanked out her earring.
However, the 66-year-old royal, who has two children and five grandchildren, made light of the situation by telling staff that the fancy jewellery wasn't actually attached through her ear.
She said: "Don't worry, it's a clip on."
Camilla had a beaming smile on her face as she cradled the tot and claimed he reminded her of her stepson Prince William and his wife Duchess Catherine's child Prince George.
She said: "Holding him like this reminds me of George."
The pair then moved on to a different section of the facility, which cares for more than 75,000 children every year, where they met surgeons operating the UK's only paediatric da Vinci robot.
The clever machine can move its arm, just like the human wrist, which allows operations to be carried out with more precision and less potential damage to the tissue.
While unveiling the plaque to officially open the clinic, Prince Charles said: "We are so delighted to come and join you on this occasion. We both worried a great deal that we'd caused enough disruption to the smooth running of this hospital for one day."
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Britain's Prince William admits he's a fan of 'The Apprentice'.
The 31-year-old royal presented Karren Brady, who worked as a co-star alongside Lord Sugar on the show, with a CBE yesterday (18.03.14) at Buckingham Palace in London, but he couldn't help but ask when the reality programme would be back on screens.
Karren is quoted by the Daily Express newspaper as saying: "He asked me when 'The Apprentice' was coming back on. I know that he and the Duchess of Cambridge are big fans of the show."
Karren - who is the vice chairman of West Ham United Football Club - told William that the show would be back on TV in the autumn, and then they both engaged in an intense soccer chat.
She explained: "The Duke of Cambridge is a fanatical football fan. He was still very pleased that his team, Aston Villa, beat Chelsea. So we had a good talk about that.
"He asked me if I would like to leave West Ham and go and work for Aston Villa. Unfortunately, I said not."
The businesswoman also admitted she didn't tell her family about receiving the honour and they only found out when they read it in the newspaper.
She said "It has been difficult over the 20 years, things are getting better. But I think if women like me don't campaign for other women who's going to do it, so I take it seriously."
Prince William is a fan of The Apprentice
Britain's Prince William admits he's a fan of 'The Apprentice'.
The 31-year-old royal presented Karren Brady, who worked as a co-star alongside Lord Sugar on the show, with a CBE yesterday (18.03.14) at Buckingham Palace in London, but he couldn't help but ask when the reality programme would be back on screens.
Karren is quoted by the Daily Express newspaper as saying: "He asked me when 'The Apprentice' was coming back on. I know that he and the Duchess of Cambridge are big fans of the show."
Karren - who is the vice chairman of West Ham United Football Club - told William that the show would be back on TV in the autumn, and then they both engaged in an intense soccer chat.
She explained: "The Duke of Cambridge is a fanatical football fan. He was still very pleased that his team, Aston Villa, beat Chelsea. So we had a good talk about that.
"He asked me if I would like to leave West Ham and go and work for Aston Villa. Unfortunately, I said not."
The businesswoman also admitted she didn't tell her family about receiving the honour and they only found out when they read it in the newspaper.
She said "It has been difficult over the 20 years, things are getting better. But I think if women like me don't campaign for other women who's going to do it, so I take it seriously."
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