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Saturday, May 5, 2012

Princess Charlene 'depressed' at failure to give Monaco ruler Albert legitimate heir and 'fulfill secret deal to release her from marriage'

-She is said to have made pregnancy pact after running away days before wedding
-Princess discovered playboy fiance had fathered at least two love-children
-She will be allowed to leave after bearing him a child, according to reports
-Charlene reportedly tried to run away three times before marriage
-He has dated stars including Angie Everhart, Brooke Shields, and supermodel Claudia Schiffer and battled persistent rumours he was gay


By Emma Reynolds


Prince Albert of Monaco’s new wife Charlene Wittstock has become ‘depressed’ at her failure to provide her husband with a legitimate heir, it was claimed today.

Princess Charlene is said to have struck a ‘deal’ with the principality’s playboy ruler to bear him a child after she tried to flee before their wedding last summer.

But the 33-year-old South African is now unable to get pregnant, France’s Voici magazine reported.

Strange union: Charlene is said to have struck a ‘deal’ with Prince Albert to bear him a child after she tried to flee before their wedding last summer

Albert already has already fathered two love-children, but neither can succeed him as they were both born out of wedlock.

Voici magazine said: 'Charlene has made the subject of pregnancy a taboo topic around the Royal palace.

'She might have a smile on her face at official functions, but inside she is stressed and frustrated.

'This subject is weighing more and more heavily on her shoulders.'

Rumours of a rift and a ‘pregnancy pact’ erupted even before the couple married in a lavish state wedding ten months ago.

Charlene was said to have bolted for Nice airport two days before they married after hearing Albert had had a third love-child during their relationship.

Monaco officials were said to have coaxed her back by brokering a deal between the Prince and his reluctant bride that she provide him with a legitimate heir.

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco arriving for the 84th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre, Los Angeles, in February 2012

After that she would be free to leave of her own free will, it was reported last July.

One source said at the time: 'Charlene will provide an heir, then if things don’t go well, she will receive a generous divorce settlement once she’s served a decent amount of time.'

Albert, 54, has one seven-year-old son Alexandre with Togolese air hostess Nicole Coste. He has another daughter Jazmin, 20, born after a brief affair with American estate agent Tamara Rotola.

Charlene last year called suggestions that she was reluctant to marry 'hilarious' on the Today show.

'Why would we go to all this effort, to have this fantastic couple of days, and have our most intimate and dearest friends come and join us, for us to be reluctant,' she said.

Her husband suggested the rumours might have been triggered by jealousy from people who 'did not like the fact that we were finally together and married.'

He was apparently told on the day of his wedding that he would have to take a paternity test to determine whether he was the father of the third illegitimate child.


Tribute: The royal couple stand alongside Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway at the Princess Grace awards gala at Cipriani, held in honour of Albert's mother

Connected: The royal couple stand alongside Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway at the glamorous awards gala

Charlene, who was accused of trying to run away three times before she married, claimed the rumours were purely generated to sell magazines.

But she spoke earlier this year about her ‘loneliness’ in Monaco, and added: 'I only have two people I consider friends here.'

Before he met Charlene four years ago, Albert dated dozens of the world’s most famous and beautiful women, including Angie Everhart, Brooke Shields, and supermodel Claudia Schiffer. He also battled persistent rumours he was gay.

A Monaco government spokesman insisted that once he met Charlene, Albert knew he had finally found the woman he wanted to provide an heir.

The spokesman told France’s high society Point de Vue magazine last year: 'Charlene has beauty and style, and we are all praying that she will ensure the royal succession in our principality.

'Albert has never settled down in the past, but knows that the time is now right to produce the next ruler of Monaco.'



source:dailymail

Sunday, March 25, 2012

The royal wedding crasher: Moment Queen popped in to congratulate shocked bride

By Daily Mail Reporter



Blessing: Bewildered bride Frances Canning manages a curtsey after the Queen unexpectedly drops in at her wedding

A delighted couple have told how their wedding day was given the royal seal of approval when the Queen walked in on the ceremony.

John and Frances Canning could hardly believe their eyes when her Majesty accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh walked into the room moments after they had tied the knot at Manchester Town Hall.

The royal couple had been attending a lunch with 200 local volunteers in an adjacent room, and the Queen had asked if she could pop in to congratulate the bride and groom.

Surprise: The royal couple were having lunch with 200 local volunteers in an adjacent room when the Queen heard about the ceremony and asked if she could meet the bride and groom

The Queen and the Duke then spent about five minutes talking to the newlyweds and even agreed to pose for a few photographs.

Delighted bride Frances said 'It was bizarre that she knew our names. She said: "Hello John, Hello Frances".

Around 40 guests watched in amazement as the Queen, Prince Philip, and several royal dignitaries lined up to congratulate the couple.

Groom John, 48, from Prestwich, a big fan of the royal family, described the Queen's visit as the 'icing on the cake'.

He said: 'She commented on how beautiful Frances looked in her dress and wished us all the best for the future.

Businessman John chatted with the Duke while Frances posed with the Queen for a few photos.

He added: 'He was lovely man. He even asked where in Italy we were going on our honey moon.'

The couple had booked the town hall for their civil wedding last year and were told they would be sharing the venue with an 'V.I.P.'.

When they discovered who it was Mr Canning, jokingly wrote to Buckingham Palace to invite the them to the celebration, but had received a reply politely declining the offer.

But the Palace decided to make their dream come true and got in contact with Manchester City Council to arrange the surprise.

Frances told the Manchester Evening News: 'We never dreamt we would be able to meet her.

'When we had our ceremony, the staff asked us to wait for a moment in the corridor and just a few minutes later the Queen arrived.

'She knew both our names and apparently we had been especially added to her rota.'

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in November last year.

They wed at Westminster Abbey in 1947 with the ceremony broadcast by BBC radio to 200 million people around the world.

During her day in Manchester and Salford the Queen visited four hospitals and toured the BBC's new headquarters at MediaCityUK.


Stunned: Frances and John had been told the Queen would be in the same building but never dreamt they would get to meet her


Bride to be: Frances arrives at the venue earlier in the day completely unaware who would be turning up


source:dailymail

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Outrage at screening of dying Princess Diana photo

By MICHAEL SEAMARK


Crash: A photographer is first to reach Diana's smashed up Mercedes in 1997. The public have never seen close-up images of her dying


A shocking paparazzi photograph of a dying Princess Diana is to be screened for the first time in a documentary about her fatal crash.

Unlawful Killing, which will be shown at Cannes this week, is backed by the actor Keith Allen and Mohammed Al Fayed, whose son Dodi died with Diana.


Icon: Diana's fame has meant that her death has been the subject of intense scrutiny. An inquest - held a decade later - found she was unlawfully killed


The 90-minute film will include a graphic black and white close-up of Diana taken moments after the Mercedes carrying the couple crashed in a Paris underpass.

The distressing image, Diana’s blonde hair and features clearly visible, has never been publicly seen in this country.

It will be shown around the world but not in the UK, prompting Allen to say: ‘Pity, because at a time when the sugar rush of the royal wedding has been sending republicans into a diabetic coma, it could act as a welcome antidote.’

Similar pictures shown to the Diana inquest jury had her face heavily pixelated.

Allen, in a piece for the Guardian newspaper last weekend, said: ‘My “inquest of the inquest” film contains footage of Diana recalling how the royals wanted her consigned to a mental institution, and the coroner repeatedly questioning the sanity of anyone who wondered if the crash was more than an accident.’

He said he asked every major UK broadcaster to commission a TV documentary about the inquest but they all refused.


Backers: The film, Unlawful Killing, is being supported by Mohammed Al Fayed, whose son Dodi died with Diana, and left-wing activist and actor Keith Allen, right


He said the film was being premiered in Cannes ‘because British lawyers insisted on 87 cuts before any UK release.

'So rather than butcher the film, we’re showing in France, then the U.S., and everywhere except the UK.’


Getting ready: A screen is prepared on the beach for the 64th Cannes Film Festival in France, which is where the Diana documentary will be shown


Mourned: The gates of Kensington Palace adorned with tributes in 1997


source: dailymail

outrage: a feeling of anger and shock

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Secrets of the royal snaps - a £1 worm!

By RICHARD KAY

Happy occasion: The Royal portrait with Eliza and her wiggly friend at the front, second from left


As Royal Family wedding portraits go, it was reassuringly traditional. But there was an unexpected guest in the line-up — and it kept the Duchess of Cornwall’s granddaughter Eliza Lopes smiling for the camera.

In her hand was a £1 ‘wiggly worm’ which Camilla revealed yesterday had been bought by her stepson Prince Harry especially for the occasion.

Yesterday, the Duchess revealed that she had been ‘terribly worried’ that three-year-old Eliza and the other bridesmaids might find the event overwhelming.


Happy occasion: The Royal portrait with Eliza and her wiggly friend at the front, second from left


When Eliza, whose mother Laura Lopes is Camilla’s daughter, looked scared at the roar of the crowd on the carriage ride from Westminster Abbey back to Buckingham Palace, best man Harry quickly pulled it out of his pocket to make the youngster laugh.

The trick worked so well that Eliza refused to hand the toy back and insisted on hanging on to it for the official wedding photographs, taken by society snapper Hugo Burnand.

The photographs were sent around the world — but no one has spotted the toy until now.

‘Did you see the wiggly worm? That was the funniest thing. I can’t believe no one has spotted it,’ Camilla said yesterday.

‘I was so worried about Eliza. She is such a lovely little thing and looked so gorgeous in her dress but it was a very big occasion for a child of her age.


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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

As Britain trudges back to work

By ARTHUR MARTIN

Last day of the holiday: Emily and Francessa Smith enjoy the sunshine on Saltburn beach, North Yorkshire


It’s the spring that just keeps on giving. After the hottest April for 350 years, forecasters are predicting yet more warm sunshine.

Those back at their work desks today can console themselves with the thought that we’re heading for another bout of fine weather.

Commuters returning to the office face delays caused by a huge increase in the number of lorries and roadworks.


Basking: Holiday makers enjoy the bank holiday weather on Saltburn beach on the North Yorkshire coast


Warm: Kim Blundell and Alice Malone enjoy the warm Bank Holiday weather in the grounds of the hold Cadbury family home in Edgbaston, Birmingham


This meant holidaymakers became stuck behind slow moving caravans on some of Britain’s major roads from 10am yesterday.

But parks and beaches in the South and East should become a magnet for day trippers at the weekend as temperatures climb to 23c (73f).

Those in the West, however, may want to have an umbrella handy.

Tony Burgess, of the Met Office, said most of the country would enjoy sunshine during the week. ‘The strong breezes will die down as we reach Wednesday which will push temperatures up to 20c (68f) by Thursday,’ he said.


A perfect day in London's Hyde Park as children play in The Princess Diana Memorial


'As we approach the weekend there is an increasing chance of showers in the West but the East and South will remain fine and dry.’

Most of the UK enjoyed clear skies and sun on the May Day bank holiday yesterday but strong chilly breezes and showers in the South West caused some families to cut short their breaks.


Another warm weekend: People on the beach at Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, make the most of the bank holiday weather. By the weekend more good weather will be on the way


Holiday feeling: A couple enjoy a kiss while rowing on the Serpentine in London's Hyde Park


source: dailymail

Thursday, April 28, 2011

'With so much love within our hearts'

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Did Kate let slip her Royal Wedding vows as she heads for final rehearsal with William?

Departing from tradition? A sheet of paper visible in the back seat of the car as Kate Middleton drives away opens the possibility the couple have written their own vows


The words are spotted written on paper in back seat of Kate's car

Kate and William meet Dean of Westminster Abbey for final run-through

William to spend eve of wedding with his family for private dinner

Part of Whitehall near abbey is cleared after bomb scare

Especially for you: Kate's marriage vows appear to be revealed on the back seat of her car as she drives to London


We know that Kate Middleton won't promise to 'obey' at Westminster Abbey, but it seems the couple may have written their own vows for the royal wedding.

When Kate was photographed leaving her family home in Bucklebury yesterday there was a sheaf of paper visible in the back seat of the car that included a passage from an unrecognised work.

While many of the words were obscured, it read in part: 'With so much love within our hearts.'

While the passage could be from a separate reading, it opens the possibility that they have followed the example of many young couples and written their own vows for their special day.


Kicking up dust: Members of the Household Cavalry cross Horseguards as they take part in the dress rehearsal


What's in the bag? Kate Middleton carries a dress bag into the rehearsal at Clarence house, stopping for a last-minute chat before heading inside





Final preparations: Kate Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey this evening for the last rehearsal involving the Royal couple before Friday's wedding


Kate and Prince William were back together last night to hold last-minute rehearsals as the final countdown to Friday's Royal Wedding got under way.

Miss Middleton drove from the family home in to Clarence House, where the couple were said to have met the Dean of Westminster Abbey for a run-through of the wedding service.

Contrary to some reports, William and Kate were expected to spend last night together there before Kate moves into the nearby Goring Hotel in Belgravia today.

The couple have lived together at a rented farmhouse on in the island of Anglesey for the last year and friends said they saw no reason to be apart for any longer than necessary.


All smiles: Prince William beams happily as he arrives at the Abbey tonight. He was joined by his best man Prince Harry and senior clergy


Nervous? Kate Middleton leaves her family home with a protection officer


In line with tradition, however, Kate will spend her last night as an unmarried woman apart from the groom. Although she was offered the pick of palace apartments in which to stay, family-orientated Kate has opted to stay in the five-star Goring Hotel with her parents, Michael and Carole, sister Pippa and brother James.

A smiling Pippa, 27, and Carole, 56, left the family home shortly after Kate yesterday in a car filled with suit bags and headed straight for the hotel.

At lunchtime Kate’s father also arrived at the Goring in a Ford Transit van carrying the bridal party’s outfits.


Two days to go ... Kate's sister Pippa and mother Carole drive away from their family home in Bucklebury


A number of suit bags and boxes – some marked with Pippa’s name – were carried inside. One 8ft garment carrier was rumoured to be carrying Kate’s dress. More than 1,800 flowers have been delivered to the hotel, including pink and white hydrangeas and brilliantly-coloured geraniums.

Kate was later seen lugging boxes from the boot of her car and carrying them into Clarence House – a far cry from the treatment she will no doubt receive as Princess William of Wales.

She also excitedly hugged several members of staff as she chatted about her plans for the big day.

Prince William will spend the eve of his wedding having a private dinner at Clarence House with the Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry.

The couple then swept into Westminster Abbey for a final wedding rehearsal accompanied by best man Prince Harry, maid of honour Pippa Middleton and Kate's parents Michael and Carole.

Kate apparently 'squealed' with delight when she saw how the medieval building had been transformed.



Father of the bride: Kate's dad Michael Middleton leaves The Goring Hotel in London with a little help from what appear to be bodyguards


The roads around the abbey were already filled with well-wishers and camera crews.

Waiting at the abbey were the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, who is marrying the couple, the Bishop of London, Richard Chartres, who will give the address, and the Dean of Westminster, Dr John Hall, who is conducting the service.

Kate, 29, practised walking up the aisle with her father, who then handed her over to the groom before the couple went through their vows.

Showing no sign of nerves, the 29-year-old bride-to-be, dressed in a demure cream suit, set off from Berkshire at 8.45am -- the last time she will leave home as a single woman -- with only her police protection officer for company.


Prince Harry arrives at Clarence House in the back of a Range Rover with two protection officers


Taking no chances: The bomb squad search The Goring Hotel in preparation for the Middleton family's arrival


Taking stock: Vans laden with fine food arrive outside The Goring Hotel for Kate Middleton and her family


Radiant: The Queen arrives at St John's College Cambridge for a lunch and reception to mark its 500th Anniversary, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh


In addition, radical group Muslims against Crusades staged a protest against Prince William.

They held up 'wanted' posters proclaiming the second-in-line to the throne as a 'modern day Nazi'.

However, the extremists who had threatened disruption at the Royal Wedding said today they have agreed to stay away amid fears they could be targeted by attacks.



Tornado GR4 aircraft take off from RAF Coningsby station in Lincolnshire for a fly-past rehearsal ahead of the big day


Military planes rehearse their fly-past for the Royal wedding


Lancaster crew cram into a gun turret before the wedding flypast rehearsal; and right, a workman cleans the fountains in the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace


Muslims Against Crusades announced they have abandoned protest plans as they were heckled by passers-by in an impromptu press conference outside Parliament.

Campaign spokesman Abu Abbas, 22, called on all Muslims to stay away on the big day.

'We believe the main issue is security for our people,' he said.


People walk through a security gate barrier on the pavement near Westminster Abbey in readiness for the Royal Wedding


Scare: A bomb scare near to the Abbey in Whitehall



A worker cleans the Cenotaph along Whitehall during the run-up to the Royal Wedding; and right, television news crews report from a temporary stand in front of Buckingham Palace


RAF Practices Flypast For Royal Wedding 2011


Raw Video: Rehearsal for William & Kate



source: dailymail

Royal Wedding brought forward? No, it's a William & Kate lookalike competition

By MAYSA RAWI

And the winners are: Orsola Rossi from Italy and Simon Watkinson from the UK win the William & Kate look-a-likes competition


Onlookers would be forgiven for thinking the Royal Wedding was being held two days early.

But the regal bride and groom posing for pictures were in fact taking part in a William & Kate lookalike contest.

Orsola Rossi and Simon Watkinson UK were flown to London for the competition final, organised by EasyJet.


Hot competition: Ten couples took part to win one year's worth of flights with EasyJet


The pair - dead ringers for the future King and Queen - were the obvious winners and went home with one year's worth of flights with the budget airline.

Besides being a mirror image of the Royal love birds, they had to impress judges by waving like a Royal, acting out a romantic wedding proposal and throwing the bridal bouquet.

Simon Watkinson said: 'I’ve often been told that I look like Prince William, particularly since the Royal engagement was announced, but I can’t believe that I’ve been crowned the winner.



On bended knee: Couples were judged on romantic proposal...


Flower power:...and bouquet throwing skills


'I’m so excited to have won a year’s worth of free easyJet flights and to be in London for the big day.'

His partner was equally pleased.

Orsola Rossi, 30, from Milan, said: 'To be voted the best double to one of the most famous women in the world is very exciting.

This really is a once in a lifetime opportunity and there isn’t a better place to be to enjoy the celebrations.'


Standing tall: Hundreds of people from Europe entered the contest but only ten finalists were chosen


Royal wave: The panel judged William look-alikes on their waving abilities


The duo were among ten couples, from all over Europe, to take part.

The contestants were judged on resemblance, curtseying, throwing of bouquets, and proposal speeches.

The contest is just a small part of the Royal Wedding fever gripping the nation ahead of Friday's nuptials.


Swept off her feet: Orsola and Simon, from Italy, will stay in London to watch the real Royal Wedding celebrations


Simon and Orsola will stay in London to watch the real Royal wedding celebrations and take in the sights of the city with a friend courtesy of the low-cost airline.

Paul Moore, Communications Director at easyJet said: 'The competition has been fierce with hundreds applying to be crowned the best Will and Kate look-a-likes Europe has to offer.

'However, Simon and Orsola stood out as they bear such a striking resemblance to our future King & Queen.

'It has been great fun to fly look-a-likes from all over Europe to London to enjoy the wedding celebrations and crown our very own easyJet Royal couple.'



Helping hand: A bride forgoes her competitive streak to help another to pin her veil back


SWAROVSKI UK Royal Wedding Event


T-Mobile Royal Wedding Parody!! Very Funny!!!


source: dailymail

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