OHMYGOSSIP — Queen Elizabeth is having more satellite channels installed at Buckingham Palace.
The 90-year-old monarch – who is a big fan of ‘EastEnders’, ‘Midsomer Murders’ and ‘Doctor Who’ – will return from her and Prince Philip’s Scottish residence of Balmoral to find the new dishes in place so she won’t miss out on any new shows.
A planning report obtained by The Sun newspaper stated: “Televisions within Buckingham Palace are fed by a signal distribution system that runs throughout the building.
“The system is now 12 years old and is to be replaced.
“We are looking to install the new satellite dishes during the summer recess when the Queen is at Balmoral.”
Elizabeth is known to be a big TV lover and as well as drama shows and the occasional soap, she loves talent show ‘The X Factor’ and has her aides record the programme for her.
In 2011, former contestant Mary Byrne, known as ‘Tesco Mary’ due to her working in the supermarket chain when she appeared on the show, revealed the monarch watched her on the programme.
After speaking to the queen, Mary explained: “She said, ‘You are the lady off ‘The X Factor’. Your song was fabulous’.
“I asked if she watched the show. She said, ‘It could be too late for me but I do watch it the next day’. They record it for her.”
An undercover reporter, who worked at Windsor Castle, once claimed dinner was served late one evening because the queen was watching ‘EastEnders’.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Prince William’s cover of Attitude magazine has been nominated for an award.
The 34-year-old royal was interviewed and photographed for the gay magazine’s July issue, and the article has since been given a nod for Best Scoop at The British Society of Magazine Editors (BSME) Awards.
Matthew Todd, Attitude’s editorial director – who is up for Men’s Editor of the Year – said: “I’m proud that I’ve been recognised again in my last year editing Attitude and also that our historic cover story with HRH Prince William has been nominated for Scoop of the Year.”
The winners will be announced at the 2016 BSME Awards on November 15 at The Sheraton Grand London Park Lane Hotel in central London.
In the feature, William pledged support to those being bullied for their sexuality.
He said at the time: “The young gay, lesbian and transgender individuals I met through Attitude are truly brave to speak out and to give hope to people who are going through terrible bullying right now. Their sense of strength and optimism should give us all encouragement to stand up to bullying wherever we see it.
“What I would say to any young person reading this who’s being bullied for their sexuality: don’t put up with it. You should be proud of the person you are and you have nothing to be ashamed of.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — A campaign has been launched to rename Cardiff Airport after Princess Diana.
Former Cardiff councillor Mohammed Sarul Islam set up the petition, which is to be discussed by the Welsh Government, to name the venue Princess Diana International Airport to attract more visitors to the Welsh capital city.
He said: “Using Princess Diana’s name would boost the airport worldwide because the name would attract people to the airport and make it more well known.
“As she’s a very famous figure it would attract people here.”
Diana was known as the Princess of Wales but was tragically killed in a car crash aged 36 in 1997.
The petition required at least 10 signatures to be considered by government officials and managed to attract 16.
A post on the National Assembly of Wales website recognised the campaign.
Under the heading Text of the Petition, it read: “We the undersigned call on the Welsh Government to rename Cardiff International Airport to “Princess Diana International Airport.”
On the subject of Additional Information, it stated: “To rename Cardiff International Airport will get more publicity and Welsh customers.”
But Cardiff International Airport bosses are not so keen and are said to have rejected the suggestion.
A spokesperson for the airport told Wales Online: “We have no plans to change our name.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Prince George and Princess Charlotte look set to attend a children’s party for military families in Canada.
The pair will accompany their mother and father, Prince William and Duchess Catherine, on their tour of the North American country later this month, and while it hasn’t been confirmed when the youngsters will make a public appearance, the event at Government House in Victoria on September 29 is a possibility.
A Kensington Palace spokesperson told the Daily Express newspaper: “This is a great opportunity for them to introduce their children to a major realm before things like schools make it difficult later on.”
George, three, and 16-month-old Charlotte will be based in Government House along with their parents throughout the week-long tour so should they attend the kids party they won’t have long to travel.
The youngsters are expected to have at least one public “play date” during the excursion.
The tour will mark the first time Charlotte has been on a worldwide royal visit with her parents.
George did so in 2014 when he accompanied William and Catherine, who are both 34, to New Zealand and Australia.
The prince attended a children’s Government House event in Wellington, New Zealand, so he would be no stranger to such an activity in Canada, where his parents visited in 2011.
William and Catherine’s tour will begin on September 24 in Victoria and see them visit Vancouver and Bella Bella among other destinations.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Sarah Ferguson and Princess Beatrice attended a 9/11 charity fundraiser on Monday (12.09.16).
The Duchess of York and her 28-year-old daughter headed to the Annual Charity Day in New York City which raises money for the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund to support victims of terrorism and natural disasters.
Sarah wrote on Twitter: “Delighted to represent @ChildrenCrisis @CFCharityDay in #NYC today. Great day for inspirational causes @HowardLutnick #BGCCharityDay”
It comes after 658 friends and colleagues of financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald were killed as a result of the tragic World Trade Centre attacks in September 2001, and the 56-year-old duchess admitted she was “honoured” support such a great cause.
She wrote on Twitter: “Honoured to support @HowardLutnick @edielutnick cofounders of @CantorRelief #allisonlutnick @BGCCharityDay today in #NYC with @yorkiebea”
Several other stars also attended the event, including Lily Aldridge, Michael J Fox and Allan Houston.
Event organisers were pleased to see Sarah and Beatrice – who split from her long-term boyfriend Dave Clark last month after 10 years together – in attendance.
A selection of messages on the Cantor Relief Twitter account read: “Good morning from #CFCharityDay! A pleasure to have @SarahTheDuchess and @yorkiebea here for @childrenincrisis!
“Thanks @SarahTheDuchess! Proud to support your work w/ @ChildrenCrisis. Join us & donate at http://CantorRelief.org !”
The pair attended the event last year with Sarah’s daughter Princess Eugenie, 26, and had a photograph with US rapper 50 Cent.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Prince Harry’s friend Elizabeth Marks has won a gold medal at the Paralympic Games.
The 25-year-old star followed on from her gold at this summer’s Invictus Games by repeating the feat in the 100m breaststroke race at the spectacle in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and set a new world record in the process.
She told the Team USA website: “I had no idea [I was winning].
“I can’t see when I am swimming. About 25 meters in I have no idea where anybody else is. As long as I feel pressure on my hands I know it is going well. I was just hoping for the best and putting everything I had into it.”
Marks – who is in the US Army – first came to Harry’s attention when she struck gold at the Invictus Games and in an incredible gesture asked the 31-year-old prince to give her medal to the London hospital which saved her life.
Earlier this year, she praised Harry for being a “nice, honest” guy who does some great work supporting soldiers.
She said: “He’s a very nice, honest, good human being who is here for one purpose: to show the world that soldiers can move forward from their injuries, and to support them,
“He uses his fame and his influence to support soldiers.”
Earlier this month, Harry wished the Invictus Games stars competing at the Rio 2016 Paralympics good luck.
He said: “To those Invictus Games competitors representing your five nations, all I have to say to you is what an incredible achievement – well done for your selection. You have trained harder than ever, but the fight to the finish line won’t be easy.
“You all know this better than anyone. Cherish this moment as you get to serve your country again. Absorb the applause and atmosphere for inspiring millions, but most importantly – have fun!”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Prince William and Duchess Catherine will take their children on their tour of Canada.
Prince George, three, and 16-month-old Princess Charlotte will accompany their mother and father to the north American country later this month, and the royal couple are said to be “looking forward” to introducing their kids to the country.
A Kensington Palace spokesperson confirmed: “I am very pleased to confirm that they will bring their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, with them to Canada.
“They have received so many wonderful messages from Canadians since the birth of their children and look forward to having the chance to introduce their young family to the country.”
William and Catherine, who are both 34, will take in more than 30 engagements over their one-week tour, which will see them visit Vancouver and also smaller places such as Bella Bella, which is home to fewer than 2,000 people.
The family’s tour will begin in Victoria on September 24, where they will be greeted at the airport before heading to Government House, where they will be based throughout the tour.
The pair will officially open their tour at British Columbia’s Parliament Buildings by paying respects at Victoria’s Cenotaph and will unveil a new plaque paying tribute to the veterans of Canada’s involvement in the Afghanistan conflict.
During the tour, they will also visit the Immigration Services Society of British Columbia and attend an event celebrating young leaders in Canadian arts, music, sport, charity, business, and film.
Kensington Palace added: “Their Royal Highnesses are pleased to have this opportunity to meet with people of their generation who they might have the chance to get to meet again over the years.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Prince Harry is to join the royal family at Balmoral.
The 31-year-old prince is expected to travel to his grandparents Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s Scottish residence after returning from a six-week charity trip to Africa, according to HELLO! magazine.
Prince William and Duchess Catherine – who have three-year-old son Prince George, and 16-month-old daughter Princess Charlotte – are currently at Balmoral but are expected to return home later this week ahead of their visit of Canada later this month.
Catherine’s parents Michael and Carole Middleton flew up to the Scottish residence last week and they have been driven around the estate by the 90-year-old monarch.
A source said at the time: “It’s very unusual for in-laws to be welcomed so warmly into the royal family.
“This personal invitation shows how much regard Her Majesty has for the Duchess’ family. I can’t recall them staying at Balmoral before, so this is a real sign of affection.”
Elizabeth was spotted at the wheel driving the couple around over the weekend, and she was also snapped in the driver’s seat while Catherine was in the front passenger’s seat.
William and Catherine arrived in Scotland last Thursday (08.09.16) with their children, and initially spent some time at Prince Charles’ Birkhall home.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Prince Charles made a string of sheep puns as he addressed the Dumfries House Wool Conference.
The 67-year-old royal attend the event, which was organised by The Campaign for Wool, alongside a number of big players in the fashion and interiors industry including British designer Sir Paul Smith, Alan Folwell, the chairman of Adam Carpets and model David Gandy.
Speaking to the audience, the Prince said: “Ladies and Gentlemen, this is the one occasion on which I really do want to pull the wool over your eyes but I won’t ram the point home as it would be a very non-ewe thing to do!
“It is very good of you all to come here today representing, as you do, every part of the wool chain and from all the major wool-growing countries. I do hope you have all had a chance to contribute to the day’s discussions and to pick up ideas from each other. Needless to say, I am enormously grateful to Marks and Spencer for their dedicated support for this conference and further interest in the reassuring of some of the manufacturers.”
The Prince of Wales – who is next in line to the British throne – spoke of his passion for supporting those who rely on the land for their livelihoods.
He concluded: “As someone who minds deeply about the prospects for farmers and rural livelihoods and worries about the desperate environmental consequences for our children and grandchildren of relying on products made from fossil fuels, this is a cause that means a lot to me. I can only hope it does to you too.
“So, I have just agreed to continue as Patron of the Campaign for Wool for a further five years and I am very proud indeed to endorse the Dumfries House Wool Declaration. With your help, I am going to do everything I possibly can to build on the success we have achieved, thus ensuring that wool receives proper recognition for all its wonderful, natural attributes.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — A secret committee has been put in charge of planning Prince Charles’ coronation.
Papers obtained by the Mail On Sunday newspaper reportedly list the Duke of Norfolk as the head of the committee that has been asked to organise the event, which they have nicknamed the Golden Orb.
The committee are also said to be responsible for planning the funeral of The Queen – which is given the codename London Bridge – and the funeral for Prince Philip – named as Forth Bridge.
Royal historian Dr Anna Whitelock believes the name ‘The Golden Orb’ has been chosen as it relates to the Crown Jewels used in a coronation ceremony.
She said: “The orb is a hollow ball of gold and a Christian symbol of authority signifying Christ’s dominion over the world represented in the next Monarch’s power.
“The name of the committee reminds us that at the heart of the ceremony, the King is made to swear vows of awesome severity, not to his country, or even his subjects, but to God.”
However, it may be some time until Prince Charles takes to the throne as Queen Elizabeth, who currently holds the position as head of the royal family, has no plans to slow down with the amount of royal engagements she does this year.
A source said previously: “She will not be doing less, just doing it more gently. There is a lot happening between now and July, so it is about trying to find new ways for her to work less strenuously.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Prince Harry’s father doesn’t like his smoking habit.
Prince Charles reportedly hates his son’s fondness for cigarettes and dislikes the smell of smoke.
Referring to Prince Charles, a source said: “If he gets the slightest whiff of someone’s fag, he starts theatrically waving his arms around.”
The Prince of Wales’ wife, Duchess Camilla, has given up smoking after three decades with the support of doctor Mosaraf Ali but Harry is seemingly not so keen to ditch his habit.
One of Harry’s friends added to the Daily Express newspaper: “He smoked a lot in the Army, as most of the guys do. You’ve got to want to give up and he doesn’t really.”
Meanwhile, the 31-year-old royal has reportedly set his heart on a £3.6 million seven-bedroom mansion in Norfolk.
A resident of the town said: “It’s away from any neighbours, so would be the perfect party pad.”
The house comes complete with a separate cottage, annexe and garage block with a games room.
Describing the property on their website, Savills estate agents said: “The extensive property, set at the end of a long drive, includes a detached cottage, annexe, garage block with games room and studio above and a traditional Norfolk barn with planning consent for conversion to a five bedroom dwelling.
“Over the past 15 years the property has been the subject of a thorough and sympathetic programme of restoration, renovation and extension alongside landscaping of the gardens, the creation of an impressive walled garden housing the swimming pool and pool house, and the substantial garaging adjoining the house … All bedrooms enjoy fantastic views of the gardens and water meadows beyond.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Sarah Ferguson has noticed a “substantial change in her health” since she started attending the Ayuwave clinic.
The Duchess of York has been making consistent trips to the clinic in Wimpole Street, London, which is known for using holistic approaches to treatment.
She told the Daily Mail newspaper: “Ayuwave has really helped me. I fully support the combination of Ayurvedic practice and modern medicine. I believe strongly in them.
“Thomas Mueller is an Ayurvedic practitioner and Dr Vijay Murthy is a doctor of medicine. They combine both qualities to treat the core of the problem rather than just a Band-Aid. I have noticed a substantial change in my health thanks to these two people at Ayuwave.”
Meanwhile, the 56-year-old star – who was previously married to Prince Andrew – was recently spotted enjoying a holiday in Greece with Kate Moss as well a four-day trip to Australia, where she spoke at the Macquarie Graduate School of Management in Sydney.
Her publicist said at the time: “While all her expenses are being covered, she is not being paid any appearance fees and she is not promoting any products … she is here because she is passionate about women in business and helping to inspire women to do better though education.
“She is in a really great place, she is looking fantastic and really excited to be here again.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Queen Elizabeth drove Duchess Catherine around the Balmoral estate over the weekend.
The 90-year-old monarch was spotted giving the 34-year-old royal – who is married to the Queen’s grandson Prince William – a lift to a family picnic just above Loch Muick on their Scottish retreat.
Both looked relaxed as they took in the beautiful landscape.
The Queen was later seen ferrying the Duchess of Cambridge’s mother Carole Middleton around.
A source told The Sun newspaper: “It’s very unusual for in-laws to be welcomed so warmly into the Royal Family.
“This personal invitation shows how much regard Her Majesty has for the Duchess’ family. I can’t recall them staying at Balmoral before, so this is a real sign of affection.”
Meanwhile, it was previously revealed the monarch is “most relaxed” when at Balmoral.
Sir Kenneth Scott, who worked as the Queen’s personal secretaries until 1996, said: “Balmoral is where she can be at her most relaxed. She stays there until the beginning of October, when she returns to London. She rides in the mornings, drives round the estate to visit tenants, and even goes into the neighboring town, Ballater, from time to time to do some shopping. Once, in a Ballater shop, she met another customer, who said, ‘You look just like the Queen!,’ to which Her Majesty replied, ‘How very reassuring!’
“At Balmoral and at Sandringham she likes to take her guests, including bemused prime ministers, for picnic suppers in a log cabin on the estate. The Duke of Edinburgh cooks the barbecue, and the Queen lays the table and helps clean up afterward.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Queen Elizabeth is featured in Vanity Fair’s International Best-Dressed List.
The 90-year-old monarch was given a special mention by the publication and has been hailed a fashion “beacon”.
Amy Fine Collins, a Vanity Fair corresponded said: “She has consistently represented who she is and what she stands for, without wavering from a standard she set a long time ago,” “Politics, culture, and class structure in the empire – all of that shifts constantly, but she doesn’t. She’s a beacon.”
Elizabeth beat off stiff competition from Dame Helen Mirren who topped the list.
Other female stars include Lily James
Prince Harry also made the male celebrity list along with Idris Elba, Eddie Redmayne, Joe Biden, Victor Cruz, Crown Prince Frederick of Denmark, Leslie Odom Jr.
The 31-year-old royal has also been crowned the world’s hottest male royal.
The flame-haired hunk topped the list and beat off stiff competition from Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip, 37, who came in second place.
The poll carried out by Crown Clinic, a hair loss treatment company, surveyed 1,000 women with many choosing Harry because he is “fun” and a great personality to represent the British royal family.
Queen Elizabeth’s inclusion comes weeks after a selection of the style icon’s outfits went on Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.
The exhibition, titled Fashioning a Reign: 90 Years of Style from The Queen’s Wardrobe, featured the monarch’s wares from several big occasions, including official portraits, family weddings and state visits.
The display was to mark the queen’s 90th birthday year and the clothes on show at Buckingham Palace coincides with the building’s State Rooms being open to the public this summer.
Elizabeth is known to be a big horse racing fan and some of the outfits featured include a riding jacket, jodhpurs and a riding hat made for her when she was known as Princess Elizabeth in 1947.
The full list of Vanity Fair’s International Best-Dressed List can be found here: www.vanityfair.com

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OHMYGOSSIP — Princess Anne is in hospital after falling ill in Balmoral.
The 66-year-old royal is said to have been taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in Scotland on Wednesday (07.09.16) and has cancelled all of her upcoming engagements as she is “feeling unwell”.
According to BBC News, Anne – who is Queen Elizabeth’s daughter – has been battling with a bad chest infection and has been advised by doctors to take some time off from her duties.
Anne was expected to visit HM Prison Grampian in Peterhead on Thursday (08.09.16) but postponed the trip.
The Princess Royal’s schedule has been jam-packed this summer having not long got back from Rio for the Olympic Games.
Anne jetted off to Rio to check out the team’s training grounds in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
HRH – who is the president of the British Olympic Association (BOA) – was accompanied on her tour by Lord Sebastian Coe, who won the gold medal for Great Britain in 1980 and 1984 for his triumph in the middle distance athletics race.
Anne was introduced to the Team Great Britain athletes including marathon swimmer Kerri-Anne Payne, as well as Brazilian athletes.
The mother of two – who has daughter Zara, 35, and son Peter, 38, with her former husband Mark Phillips – continued her tour and visited the Federal University of Minas Gerias, the site of the athletics and swimming training areas.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Duchess Camilla has vowed to continue supporting victims of domestic violence.
The 69-year-old royal has said she will do “everything in her power” to help make a difference to the lives of those subjected to abuse after meeting the family of mother Rachel Slack who was murdered with her young child at the hands of her former partner in 2010.
Speaking to the family at the London HQ for charity Refuge, Camilla said: “I can’t even begin to understand what you have been through but what happened to Rachel makes it even more important that we make a change in the way this issue is viewed and dealt with.”
Camilla – the wife of Prince Charles – was joined at the event with ‘Star Trek’ star Sir Patrick Stewart.
The 76-year-old actor – a patron of the domestic violence charity – opened up about his own mother who was abused by his father.
He said: “It is the shame that accompanies it that I remember most. In those days nobody could talk about it.
“I heard a policeman say ‘It takes two to make an argument, Mrs Stewart.'”
Camilla then said she promises to make a difference and admitted she had no idea how many cases there were involving women and minors.
According to The Sun newspaper, she said: “Until I got involved, I had no idea how many women had been affected, and children.
“I shall keep trying to help, I promise.”

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