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Cressida Bonas likes to have a "low maintenance" hair style.
The 24-year-old beauty has become a fashion icon around the world since striking up a romance with Britain's Prince Harry but, when it comes to her hair do, she prefers to keep her long locks minimalistic.
A friend told Vanity Fair magazine: "Cressida is all about low maintenance and looking stylish with minimal effort. She likes to be low-key and she is pretty laid back when it comes to her appearance."
It appears the blonde stunner is very unlike Prince Harry's sister-in-law Duchess Catherine - known has Kate Middleton before she married Prince William in 2011 - as she prefers to wear no make-up.
The friend explained: "Kate is meticulous about her hair and makeup, but Cressida just sticks on a beanie hat and maybe a bit of lip balm."
Cressida is reportedly a frequent customer of RealHair salon in Chelsea, London, and, although she has top stylist and reportedly pays $250, she only has a quick cut and blow dry.
A source from the salon said: "When Cressida comes in she says, 'I want it blown out, but I don't want it to look like I got it done'."
Meanwhile, Duchess Catherine's hair has been the centre of discussion recently after Duchess Camilla - Prince Charles second wife - reportedly told her to chop of her "bedraggled" tresses.
Cressida Bonas likes ‘low maintenance’ hair
Cressida Bonas likes to have a "low maintenance" hair style.
The 24-year-old beauty has become a fashion icon around the world since striking up a romance with Britain's Prince Harry but, when it comes to her hair do, she prefers to keep her long locks minimalistic.
A friend told Vanity Fair magazine: "Cressida is all about low maintenance and looking stylish with minimal effort. She likes to be low-key and she is pretty laid back when it comes to her appearance."
It appears the blonde stunner is very unlike Prince Harry's sister-in-law Duchess Catherine - known has Kate Middleton before she married Prince William in 2011 - as she prefers to wear no make-up.
The friend explained: "Kate is meticulous about her hair and makeup, but Cressida just sticks on a beanie hat and maybe a bit of lip balm."
Cressida is reportedly a frequent customer of RealHair salon in Chelsea, London, and, although she has top stylist and reportedly pays $250, she only has a quick cut and blow dry.
A source from the salon said: "When Cressida comes in she says, 'I want it blown out, but I don't want it to look like I got it done'."
Meanwhile, Duchess Catherine's hair has been the centre of discussion recently after Duchess Camilla - Prince Charles second wife - reportedly told her to chop of her "bedraggled" tresses.
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Britain's Prince Harry has reportedly given Cressida Bonas free-rein of Buckingham Palace.
The 30-year-old royal has been dating the blonde beauty for just over a year and has now decided to take their relationship to the next level by allowing her to enter the palace grounds without being searched.
A source told Grazia magazine: "Cressida has been staying with Harry pretty much every night for the last few weeks. So Harry felt it was sensible that she got the security clearance to come and go as she pleases, instead of always having to enter with him.
"She's now on first name terms with all the security guards, and uses all three entrances to the palace."
Sources claimed last year the pair's relationship was heading for the rocks following reports of Prince Harry planning to pop the question, but friends close to Cressida, 24, insist they're loved-up.
The friend explained: "Cressida had a wobble just after Christmas. The speculation about whether they would get married had become too much and she declined an invitation to Sandringham to join the royal family on a shoot. Instead she flew to Necker Island to be with her half-sister Isabella and brother-in-law Sam Branson.
"Cressy just needed breathing space. Harry has been brilliant and understands completely. The fact she has now been given free access to the palace is all a part of his plan to ease her into royal life and prove she can still have a normal life as his girlfriend. She hasn't fully moved in yet, but she stays most nights."
Prince Harry gives Cressida Bonas free-rein of palace
Britain's Prince Harry has reportedly given Cressida Bonas free-rein of Buckingham Palace.
The 30-year-old royal has been dating the blonde beauty for just over a year and has now decided to take their relationship to the next level by allowing her to enter the palace grounds without being searched.
A source told Grazia magazine: "Cressida has been staying with Harry pretty much every night for the last few weeks. So Harry felt it was sensible that she got the security clearance to come and go as she pleases, instead of always having to enter with him.
"She's now on first name terms with all the security guards, and uses all three entrances to the palace."
Sources claimed last year the pair's relationship was heading for the rocks following reports of Prince Harry planning to pop the question, but friends close to Cressida, 24, insist they're loved-up.
The friend explained: "Cressida had a wobble just after Christmas. The speculation about whether they would get married had become too much and she declined an invitation to Sandringham to join the royal family on a shoot. Instead she flew to Necker Island to be with her half-sister Isabella and brother-in-law Sam Branson.
"Cressy just needed breathing space. Harry has been brilliant and understands completely. The fact she has now been given free access to the palace is all a part of his plan to ease her into royal life and prove she can still have a normal life as his girlfriend. She hasn't fully moved in yet, but she stays most nights."
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Rebekah Brooks has been cleared of paying for a photo of Prince William in a bikini.
The former News of the World and The Sun newspaper editor was acquitted of one count of conspiracy to commit misconduct in a public office after allegedly paying £4,000 to a public official for a picture of the royal dressed in the skimpy attire during a James Bond-themed party at Sandhurst.
The picture was never published but was reportedly part of an exclusive story titled 'Willy in a Bikini' for The Sun in September 2006 - at which time Brooks was editor - and was accompanied by a mocked-up image of Prince William in a green swimsuit.
After Brooks gave evidence in court on Thursday (20.02.14) Judge, Mr Justice Saunders said: "I have decided that there is no case for Ms Brooks to answer on count four. That is the charge relating to a picture of Prince William in a bikini.
"Whether or not there is a case to answer is for me to decide."
Prosecutor Andrew Edis QC had previously told the court that Brooks received an email asking to approve payment to a Sun journalist's contact who was offering the photo.
Meanwhile, a jury will decide whether the former newspaper editor is is guilty of four further offences relating to the phone-hacking trial.
Rebekah Brooks cleared of Prince William bikini photo
Rebekah Brooks has been cleared of paying for a photo of Prince William in a bikini.
The former News of the World and The Sun newspaper editor was acquitted of one count of conspiracy to commit misconduct in a public office after allegedly paying £4,000 to a public official for a picture of the royal dressed in the skimpy attire during a James Bond-themed party at Sandhurst.
The picture was never published but was reportedly part of an exclusive story titled 'Willy in a Bikini' for The Sun in September 2006 - at which time Brooks was editor - and was accompanied by a mocked-up image of Prince William in a green swimsuit.
After Brooks gave evidence in court on Thursday (20.02.14) Judge, Mr Justice Saunders said: "I have decided that there is no case for Ms Brooks to answer on count four. That is the charge relating to a picture of Prince William in a bikini.
"Whether or not there is a case to answer is for me to decide."
Prosecutor Andrew Edis QC had previously told the court that Brooks received an email asking to approve payment to a Sun journalist's contact who was offering the photo.
Meanwhile, a jury will decide whether the former newspaper editor is is guilty of four further offences relating to the phone-hacking trial.
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A man has been charged with trespassing after being caught allegedly wandering the grounds of Buckingham Palace.
Victor Miller, 37, was arrested by police last September when he was caught inside the London residence of Queen Elizabeth after allegedly climbing over a fence to get in just before midnight.
Miller, who is unemployed and comes from east London, has been bailed and is expected to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court in London, on March 4.
Officers also arrested a second man, 38, as he was caught just outside the grounds around the same time, but he was released on bail and no further action has been taken since.
Last month, David Belmar, 44, was jailed for 16 months after he tried to get into the royal estate, while carrying a knife, back in October.
At the hearing in January, he claimed he carried out the crime because he was feeling "frustrated and desperate" over his incapacity benefit being cut.
Belmar - who had admitted trespass and possession of a knife at a previous hearing - suffered paranoid schizophrenia since 2002 but was on medication for the condition, and Judge Michael Gledhill QC said at the trial it had "absolutely nothing to do" with the offences.
Man charged with trespassing Buckingham Palace
A man has been charged with trespassing after being caught allegedly wandering the grounds of Buckingham Palace.
Victor Miller, 37, was arrested by police last September when he was caught inside the London residence of Queen Elizabeth after allegedly climbing over a fence to get in just before midnight.
Miller, who is unemployed and comes from east London, has been bailed and is expected to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court in London, on March 4.
Officers also arrested a second man, 38, as he was caught just outside the grounds around the same time, but he was released on bail and no further action has been taken since.
Last month, David Belmar, 44, was jailed for 16 months after he tried to get into the royal estate, while carrying a knife, back in October.
At the hearing in January, he claimed he carried out the crime because he was feeling "frustrated and desperate" over his incapacity benefit being cut.
Belmar - who had admitted trespass and possession of a knife at a previous hearing - suffered paranoid schizophrenia since 2002 but was on medication for the condition, and Judge Michael Gledhill QC said at the trial it had "absolutely nothing to do" with the offences.
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Britain's Prince George is to tour Australia.
General Peter Cosgrove accidentally let slip that the eight-month-old tot will definitely be joining his mother and father, the duke and duchess of Cambridge, on their trip Down Under in April.
Speaking to Australian press, he said: "That's going to be a very welcome visit.
"They'll bring with them Prince George, the little one.
"They'll be in Sydney and then in Canberra after their sojourn in New Zealand.
"There's sort of an arm's distance hosting in the sense that we want them to be able to relax, so the idea would be to greet them, settle them in - but very briefly - and then leave them to enjoy the delights of Sydney."
The royal couple - who married in 2011 - had remained tight-lipped about whether their son would be joining them on the trip and were expected to announce the news nearer the time.
After General Cosgrove realised he may have said something he shouldn't have, he quickly added: "I hope he's [George] coming.
"I don't know - I'm not yet the governor-general.
"I think every Aussie who likes the idea of royal couples having their children with them on tour will hope that's the case, but let's wait and see."
Past generations of the royal family, including Queen Elizabeth, have always left their children at home with aides, but the tradition was broken when Prince Charles and his late wife Princess Diana took William with them to Australia in March 1983 when he was just nine months old.
Prince George to tour Australia
Britain's Prince George is to tour Australia.
General Peter Cosgrove accidentally let slip that the eight-month-old tot will definitely be joining his mother and father, the duke and duchess of Cambridge, on their trip Down Under in April.
Speaking to Australian press, he said: "That's going to be a very welcome visit.
"They'll bring with them Prince George, the little one.
"They'll be in Sydney and then in Canberra after their sojourn in New Zealand.
"There's sort of an arm's distance hosting in the sense that we want them to be able to relax, so the idea would be to greet them, settle them in - but very briefly - and then leave them to enjoy the delights of Sydney."
The royal couple - who married in 2011 - had remained tight-lipped about whether their son would be joining them on the trip and were expected to announce the news nearer the time.
After General Cosgrove realised he may have said something he shouldn't have, he quickly added: "I hope he's [George] coming.
"I don't know - I'm not yet the governor-general.
"I think every Aussie who likes the idea of royal couples having their children with them on tour will hope that's the case, but let's wait and see."
Past generations of the royal family, including Queen Elizabeth, have always left their children at home with aides, but the tradition was broken when Prince Charles and his late wife Princess Diana took William with them to Australia in March 1983 when he was just nine months old.
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Britain's Earl and Countess of Wessex took a private jet to St Mortiz.
The royal couple - who married in 1999 - and their two children Lady Louise,10, and James, six, flew to Switzerland earlier this week for a family ski trip, but decided against a low budget airline.
The royal family have been urged to use scheduled flights to reduce their carbon footprint and save money, but it is believed Prince Edward, 49, Sophie, 49, and their children were the only passengers on-board the plane, apart from two assistants.
It is not known who paid for the ski trip.
However, in 2002, Queen Elizabeth paid her son Edward and Sophie £250,000 to quit their careers to help her and her husband Prince Philip with their royal duties by attending more charity events.
Meanwhile, Prince William and his wife Duchess Catherine - who have eight-month-old son Prince George - took an EasyJet flight to the French Alps during their week-long ski trip in 2012.
The royal couple - who got married in 2011 - were then escorted off the plane, before driving back to their cottage in Wales in a swanky Range Rover.
Earl and Countess take private jet to St Mortiz
Britain's Earl and Countess of Wessex took a private jet to St Mortiz.
The royal couple - who married in 1999 - and their two children Lady Louise,10, and James, six, flew to Switzerland earlier this week for a family ski trip, but decided against a low budget airline.
The royal family have been urged to use scheduled flights to reduce their carbon footprint and save money, but it is believed Prince Edward, 49, Sophie, 49, and their children were the only passengers on-board the plane, apart from two assistants.
It is not known who paid for the ski trip.
However, in 2002, Queen Elizabeth paid her son Edward and Sophie £250,000 to quit their careers to help her and her husband Prince Philip with their royal duties by attending more charity events.
Meanwhile, Prince William and his wife Duchess Catherine - who have eight-month-old son Prince George - took an EasyJet flight to the French Alps during their week-long ski trip in 2012.
The royal couple - who got married in 2011 - were then escorted off the plane, before driving back to their cottage in Wales in a swanky Range Rover.
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Britain's Prince Charles joined a sword dance in Saudi Arabia last night (18.02.14).
The 65-year-old royal took part a ceremony which celebrated Arabic culture, dressed in traditional clothing, alongside the country's royal family and took part in an ardah - known as a sword dance - at a stadium in the capital, Riyadh.
This was part of the annual 17-day Janadriyah Festival and Charles' host was Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz, second deputy prime minister.
Sir John Jenkins, the UK's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, previously said: "Our two kingdoms share a long friendship, going back to the foundation of the modern Saudi state. Continuity of personal relationships, essential if we are to understand each other better, have been central to this."
The royal family share a strong bond with many of the Middle Eastern countries that are ruled by the Arab royalty.
Nick Hopton, the UK's ambassador to Qatar, said: "I am delighted that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is to visit Qatar again. This is an opportunity to showcase the strong ties between the UK and Qatar, which we value greatly."
Prince Charles joins sword dance in Saudi Arabia
Britain's Prince Charles joined a sword dance in Saudi Arabia last night (18.02.14).
The 65-year-old royal took part a ceremony which celebrated Arabic culture, dressed in traditional clothing, alongside the country's royal family and took part in an ardah - known as a sword dance - at a stadium in the capital, Riyadh.
This was part of the annual 17-day Janadriyah Festival and Charles' host was Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz, second deputy prime minister.
Sir John Jenkins, the UK's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, previously said: "Our two kingdoms share a long friendship, going back to the foundation of the modern Saudi state. Continuity of personal relationships, essential if we are to understand each other better, have been central to this."
The royal family share a strong bond with many of the Middle Eastern countries that are ruled by the Arab royalty.
Nick Hopton, the UK's ambassador to Qatar, said: "I am delighted that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is to visit Qatar again. This is an opportunity to showcase the strong ties between the UK and Qatar, which we value greatly."
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A friend of Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has allegedly been involved in a nightclub brawl.
Till Bechtolsheimer - who knows the royal couple through his sister Olympic gold medallist Laura Bechtolsheimer - got into an altercation after he was accidentally pushed by fellow clubber Daniel Kurkowski at the Dream Hotel in New York City last month.
Till's girlfriend Julia Kadioglu reportedly made matters worse as she smashed a bottle of lager over Daniel's head after the fight broke out, which left him with a nasty cut.
Julia - who graduated from St Andrews University at the same time as Prince William and Duchess Catherine - was reportedly escorted out of the swanky premises in handcuffs.
However, she was later released without bail after her arraignment in Manhattan Criminal Court.
Her lawyer Benjamin Yu told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "My client insists on her innocence. She's indignant she was even arrested."
Till is the grandson of billionaire real-estate baron Karl-Heinz Kipp and the royal couple - who have seven-month-old son Prince George - are close friends with the Kipp family.
Last year, Prince William, 31, and Duchess Catherine, 32, attended the wedding of Laura and her beau Mark Tomlinson, which took place at the Swiss Alps in Switzerland.
Prince William’s friend in nightclub fight
A friend of Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has allegedly been involved in a nightclub brawl.
Till Bechtolsheimer - who knows the royal couple through his sister Olympic gold medallist Laura Bechtolsheimer - got into an altercation after he was accidentally pushed by fellow clubber Daniel Kurkowski at the Dream Hotel in New York City last month.
Till's girlfriend Julia Kadioglu reportedly made matters worse as she smashed a bottle of lager over Daniel's head after the fight broke out, which left him with a nasty cut.
Julia - who graduated from St Andrews University at the same time as Prince William and Duchess Catherine - was reportedly escorted out of the swanky premises in handcuffs.
However, she was later released without bail after her arraignment in Manhattan Criminal Court.
Her lawyer Benjamin Yu told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "My client insists on her innocence. She's indignant she was even arrested."
Till is the grandson of billionaire real-estate baron Karl-Heinz Kipp and the royal couple - who have seven-month-old son Prince George - are close friends with the Kipp family.
Last year, Prince William, 31, and Duchess Catherine, 32, attended the wedding of Laura and her beau Mark Tomlinson, which took place at the Swiss Alps in Switzerland.