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Duchess of Cambridge voted most inspiring fashion icon to mothers

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8th August 2013
The Duchess of Cambridge may have only been a mother for just over two weeks, but she has already been named the most inspiring fashion icon to mothers, beating other famous mums such as Kim Kardashian and Amanda Holden. A poll, conducted by the fashion discount website FashionPerks.co.uk, found that many were fans of Kate’s post-pregnancy style and felt inspired by her choices. Kate has…
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Boris Johnson sends gift tricycle to Prince George

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6th August 2013
From apple trees to a bag of coffee, people from across the world have been sending Prince George and his parents presents to celebrate the birth of the future monarch. Now, Boris Johnson is already trying to get the young Prince riding the streets of London on a…
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The Queen reveals she is often too busy for television

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6th August 2013
The Queen has revealed her busy schedule often prevents her from watching too much television. However, Her Majesty told actress Minnie Driver that she does have Sky Plus installed at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. The Queen has revealed her busy schedule often prevents her from watching too much television. Minnie, speaking on American chat show The Talk, told the show’s presenters…
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'I'd like to have been friends with Diana' says Naomi Watts

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4th August 2013
Naomi Watts has revealed she thinks she and the late Diana, Princess of Wales, could have been friends. “I think she was someone I’d like to have been friends with,” the Australian actress told Total Film magazine, ahead of next month’s release of ‘Diana’, which will see Naomi take on the iconic role. “I was obviously struck with shock and grief by her…
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Prince Philip set to return to public life

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3rd August 2013
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh is set to begin his return to public engagements on 12th August when he presents medals at the Royal Society Edinburgh. The Duke will also perform his first mainstream engagement at the end of September, over 4 months after being…
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Anglogeek's 5 Minute Book Review

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3rd August 2013
In the past year, I have read seven biographies on Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Many of the these books contained the same stories, the same milestones and followed similar patterns. One book changed that, Elizabeth The Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch by Sally Bedell…
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Richard III - A Review

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2nd August 2013
Last night I went to see The Changeling Theatre’s adaptation of Richard III at Upnor Castle.  Whilst I was really looking forward to the production, I was also feeling ready to tut under my breath at the unrealistic representation of Richard III – a man I have come to feel has been mistreated by history and by Shakespeare in particular.  I was, therefore, surprised and delighted by…
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