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William and Catherine use Netmums for tips


Britain's Prince William and Duchess Catherine are fans of parenting website Netmums.
The royal couple, who has a seven-month-old son, Prince George, revealed they often pick up tips from the website, which has helped millions of new mums and dads to share their experiences.
William, 31, awarded the three businesswomen behind the site, Siobhan Freegard, Cathy Court and Sally Russell, with OBEs yesterday (04.03.14) who said they were "bowled over" by the royal's support for the online forum.
According to MailOnline, Sally, 46, said: "He said he and Kate used it and so did their friends.
"He said how much it's needed and how important it is. I talked to him about how isolated families feel these days and he gave me a knowing nod.
"I get the feeling that they're just normal parents who sit there Googling things like breast feeding issues just like the rest of us."
The founders, who met at a toddler group in Harrow, north west London, launched the website in 2000 and it has since become a huge success with 6.2 million unique users every month and 151 local sites serving areas across the UK.
Sally added: "Netmums has created a 'movement', giving mums a voice at a time in their lives when women often feel disempowered. Because of our work post natal depression is no longer a shameful secret but something parents talk about openly."

DJ Pete Tong handed MBE by Prince William


DJ Pete Tong was awarded an MBE for his services to music and broadcasting yesterday (04.03.14).
The Radio 1 star, who has also launched a record label and mobile disco, was handed the award by Britain's Prince William at Buckingham Palace after being named on the New Years Honours List.
The 53-year-old DJ and producer said: 'I've been standing here for a few hours waiting to do this and still have to pinch myself - I've spent my career doing something I love, playing records.
"There are so many worthy people here today, I feel quite humbled by all the servicemen, policemen and the charity workers and people like that. So I count myself lucky to be recognised in this way."
The star, who relocated to Los Angeles from the UK last year, also joked about his name being passed into the English language as rhyming slang for "wrong" with the phrase "it's all gone Pete Tong".
He said a fanzine first came up with it "as an affectionate slap around the head" but said, "it just stuck and turned into an amazing legacy. I've never had a problem with it."
The phrase was also the title of 2004 comedy film about DJ Frankie Wilde, played by Paul Kaye, who is big on the Ibiza club scene and realises he is becoming deaf.
According to the BBC, Pete added: "The movie obviously was great fun - why run away from something that's so catchy so I use it as my brand really when I do parties around the world."
Pete began his career at a Kent radio station and was given his own dance on Radio 1 in 1991, the Essential Selection, which has seen him become one of the world's most in-demand DJs.

Harry and Cressida dined at The Ivy in London


Britain's Prince Harry and girlfriend Cressida Bonas had dinner at The Ivy in London on Monday night (03.03.14).
The royal couple dined with Cressida's brother-in-law Sam Branson, who married her half sister Isabella Calthorpe last year, and the pair didn't mind Sam joining their cosy date night.
Harry, 29, wore a baseball cap for the low-key evening out, along with a navy fleece and jeans, while Cressida, 25, chose a black outfit and wore her blonde hair in waves.
The couple made sure they weren't photographed next to each other walking into the venue and Harry went on ahead of Cressida but kept a close eye on her.
According to E! News, the group looked "happy and relaxed" during the meal and were "casual and friendly", chatting to each other throughout the night.
Meanwhile, the prince has reportedly given his girlfriend her own security pass for his Kensington Palace apartment.
The loved-up royal and the blonde beauty are said to be spending more time together and Cressida now has full access to the exclusive London complex, where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also live.
A source said: "Now she is a more regular fixture in Harry's life, security for her has been relaxed somewhat."

New nanny hired for Prince George


Britain's Prince William and Duchess Catherine have reportedly found a new nanny for young Prince George.
The couple are thought to have recruited a new child-minder to look after their tot after their current nanny Jessie Webb, 71, who previously looked after William when he was a child, gave notice last month.
According to US website The Daily Beast, the new nanny is a young English woman in her twenties who is well connected within royal society and "established" with the family at Kensington Palace.
Seven-month-old George will accompany William, 31, and Catherine, 32, during their 19-day royal visit to Australia and New Zealand next month.
Royal press secretary Miguel Head appeared to confirm the recruitment of a new nanny in an itinerary for the trip, which was released to media recently.
The release reads: "The party is similar in size to recent overseas visits undertaken by Their Royal Highnesses. It consists of me and the Duchess's Private Secretary, Rebecca Deacon, three press officers, a Tour Secretary, a Personal Assistant, a Hairdresser and an Orderly to help manage the logistics. Sir David Manning will also accompany Their Royal Highnesses throughout. A new addition to the party is, of course, Prince George's nanny."
William, Catherine and George will visit Australia and New Zealand between April 7 and April 25.
Among the activities the royal couple will enjoy include a game of cricket and yacht racing.

Prince Harry represents Queen at Mandela memorial


Britain's Prince Harry represented Queen Elizabeth at a memorial service for Nelson Mandela yesterday (03.03.14).
The flame-haired royal was chosen to stand in for his grandmother at London's Westminster Abbey where the service honoured the former South African President, who passed away aged 95 in December.
Harry, 29, joined about 2,000 people, who paid their respects to the iconic leader, including Prime Minister David Cameron, former Prime Ministers Gordon Brown and John Major, actress Joanna Lumley and actor Idris Elba, who played Mandela in the biopic 'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom'.
The special National Service of Thanksgiving was broadcast by the BBC and also included a speech by South African social rights activist and retired Anglican bishop, Desmond Tutu.
Prince William and Duchess Catherine were attending the royal premiere of Mandela's biopic at the time they learned of his death.
William said: "It's obviously extremely sad and tragic news. We were just reminded of what an extraordinary and inspiring man Nelson Mandela was, and my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family."
Prince Charles also released a statement after Mandela's death, saying he had a "real zest for life".
He said: "With his passing, there will be an immense void not only in his family's lives, but also in those of all South Africans."

King rejects offer to meet William and Catherine


Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will not meet New Zealand's Maori King because he wanted to see them for longer than the allocated time.
Prince William, Duchess Catherine and their seven-month-old son Prince George will arrive in the country on April 7 as part of a 19-day visit to New Zealand and Australia.
They will visit Wellington, Blenheim and Auckland, among other places, and were set to meet with King Tuheitia at his headquarters, the Turangawaewae marae, but he decided the 90-minute slot would not be long enough.
Prime Minister John Key says there are demands on the royals' time and it was "disappointing" that the offer had been rejected for the king to meet them at the headquarters.
He said: "I think it's a shame he's not going, but that was a decision made solely by King Tuheita's people.
"They were offered a 90-minute slot - that was longer than pretty much any other engagement they have. King Tuheita's people decided it wasn't long enough and on that basis, they rejected him actually attending."
Mr Key said the King's staff told officials at Kensington Palace "if you can't make it longer than 90 minutes, then don't come."
He added: "It's a matter for them to decide their own thing, but in the end [Prince William] has a fairly tight timetable. I would have thought [90 minutes] was quite generous."




Cressida Bonas given pass for Kensington Palace


Britain's Prince Harry has given his girlfriend Cressida Bonas her own security pass for his Kensington Palace apartment.
The loved-up royal and the blonde beauty are said to be spending more time together and the young prince has taken things to the next step by giving her full access to the exclusive complex in London after being given the green light by royal security guards.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Cressida can often be seen with her overnight bag at Kensington Palace and spends a lot of week nights there.
"Now she is a more regular fixture in Harry's life, security for her has been relaxed somewhat.
"She is very cool about the whole thing - another reason why Harry is mad about her - but it wouldn't surprise anyone if they found a place together very soon."
The source said Cressida, 25, isn't "pushy" and realises dating a prince has it's difficulties but has reportedly told family members she is serious about the 29-year-old royal.
They added: "The next step is living together but there are more hurdles than you'd imagine for that to happen."
The young couple, who have been dating since 2012, spend a lot of time at Kensington Palace and are close to Harry's brother William and wife Catherine who live in a renovated apartment in the complex with their seven-month-old son, Prince George.

Prince William and Catherine’s action-packed trip

Britain's Prince William and Duchess Catherine will experience a white water ride during their time in Australia and New Zealand. The royal couple will embark on a 19-day trip next month from April 7 to April 25, along with their seven-month-old son,...

Sarah Ferguson has jam roly-poly tea


Sarah Ferguson has her own especially made jam roly-poly flavoured tea.
Britain's Duchess of York has recently lost more than 28lbs at a boot camp on a Swiss mountain resort, but went to an expert tea-maker for help when she struggled to stay away from sweet treats such as biscuits and cakes.
Among the teas they developed together were flavours based on English desserts including jam roly-poly, rhubarb fool, strawberries and cream, Bakewell tart, chocolate torte, and mint humbug.
Two further ranges have also been developed, including 'mocktail' teas tasting of pink champagne, gin and tonic, whisky and ginger, and pina colada and a batch tackling classics such as English Breakfast and Earl Grey.
A friend says Sarah - who is said to have lost a further 14lbs by replacing sweet foods with tea - may capitalise on them.
The source told MailOnline.com: "At the moment the teas are just for her but she has had so much interest in them that she is considering whether to market them.
"There are a number of commercial opportunities she is exploring but nothing has been signed yet."
Sarah's Swiss bootcamp took 12 weeks and saw her undertake daily mountain runs and hikes with her trainer, Josh Saltzmann, as well as eating a calorie-controlled diet.

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