Snub? Kate will NOT be spending Christmas with the Queen

Dec 19, 2016

The Middleton household is certainly in for plenty of fun this Christmas time with Prince George, three, Princess Charlotte, 18-months, running around.

And it seems that their royal parents Kate and Wills will break with tradition for the second time: they are reportedly snubbing the Queen to spend the festive season with the Duchess's family.

Following a busy year, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have opted for a “private” Christmas with the Middletons this year, a royal source told DailyMail.com.

Thankfully, Queen Elizabeth II is said to “understand” the couple’s "dilemma," (which impacts many families at this time of year) as well as recognising the closeness of Catherine’s relationship with her family.

The source added: “Indeed that is why she has long included Mr and Mrs Middleton in family events. She thinks they have conducted themselves impeccably and with enormous dignity over the years.”

The couple, who also spent Christmas with the Middletons in 2011 – the year they married – will be the only royals not in attendance on Christmas Day.

All other high-profile royals will spend Christmas with the Queen and Prince Philip at the famed Sandringham House in Norfolk.

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry, Princess Anne, and Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex are all making the trip.

The Queen's pregnant granddaughter, Zara, and her husband Mike Tindall, along with their three-year-old daughter Mia, will also be in attendance.

Kate Middleton finishes Canadian tour with simple High Street look

Oct 3, 2016

by Amber Saunders

While the royal tour of Canada featured a multitude of designer gear, the Duchess of Cambridge finished her trip with a more affordable look.

Greeting crowds in Victoria over the weekend, Kate Middleton kept things high street chic with a cream blazer and black skinny jeans from Zara.

Beneath the jacket, the mother of two – whose selling power has been well documented – wore a ribbed top from H&M.

The look was finished with a pair of J. Crew loafers, a set of pearl drop earrings and a gold necklace – all of which could be easily replicated with cost effective dupes.

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Man plays Lorde’s Royals…to his cattle

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Aug 5, 2014

by Amber Saunders

This is pretty epic.

YouTube user, Farmer Derek Klingenberg proved he is the coolest farmer around when he used his trombone to serenade his cattle.

The cattle clearly recognise the activity as they come over the horizon to meet Derek and be the perfect audience.

We'd be a little scared if it was us…!

Nicole Kidman speaks out over royal snub of Grace Kelly movie

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May 15, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Nicole Kidman has admitted she is “sad” that her latest movie Grace of Monaco has been snubbed by the Monaco royals.

The movie officially opened the 2014 Cannes Film Festival last night, and as well as being slaughtered in reviews, the Grace Kelly biopic has also been publicly slammed as “a farce” by the Monaco royal family.

Princess Stephanie, Princess Caroline and Prince Albert have put out a statement distancing themselves from the movie, which sees Nicole Kidman portray Princess Grace while Tim Roth plays Prince Rainier.

Nicole spoke of her sadness that the movie hadn’t received the royal family’s support.

“It’s their mother and father. And I understand it’s protection of their mother and father,” said the actress. “Obviously I feel sad”.

The family’s statement on the Olivier Dahan-directed film was based on reading the script and seeing the trailer but Nicole is still hopeful one day they will watch the finished movie.

“Ultimately if they ever did see (the movie), I think they would see there was an enormous amount of affection for both of their parents and for the love story of their parents,” said the actress.

“The film has no malice toward the family, particularly towards Grace or Rainier,” she explained. “It’s fictionalized. It’s not a biopic. It’s the essence of truth. But you take dramatic license at times.”

The movie will hit Irish screens on June 6th.

Which singer has insisted that she’s not ‘Anti-Miley’?

Celebrity

May 2, 2014

by Amber Saunders

It seems Lorde has had enough of being compared to other female singers. The Royals singer has spoken openly on the constant expectations of females artists in the music industry.

“People kind of think I don’t wear bras and underwear in my videos because I think there’s something wrong with it – I don’t. I just don’t feel super comfortable with that and I don’t think that it would help my music to come across any different.”

Many have labelled Lorde as a feminist singer, after she openly slammed the likes of Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift for their raunchy performances. But the 17-year-old has insisted that doesn’t mean she dislikes them personally.

“I get really frustrated about people putting me as the anti-Miley. I think that’s one of the things journalists concoct in their offices. People love to pit female artists against each other in pop, which just seems like the silliest thing ever. It’s not some kind of fight to the death.”

Well that’s us told then.

Lorde speaks out about the pressures of being a teen role model

Celebrity

Apr 15, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Lorde has received plenty of positive reviews for her performance at Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival, last weekend.

But despite the singer’s success, Lorde has admitted her new found fame has brought new pressures, which includes being a role model to young woman.

“I definitely think about the imprint I’m leaving on people my age. Particularly girls. I’m sensitive to how women are portrayed because sometimes it kind of sucks.”

The 17-year-old is still shocked about her international success, as this time last year, no one knew who Lorde was.

“Well, I guess it has been fast. But I don’t feel like it’s moving faster than I’m taking it in. I feel very on track with it.”

The Royals singer, says she wants to portray a good message to fans, but feels the title of “role model” is too much pressure to place on her.

“But being a role model is crazy because I’m probably going to screw up at some point. Probably soon. And people are going to be like, ‘You’re not a good role model.’ But I figure, I’m 17 and I’m very much imperfect. I dunno. I’m just figuring this out as well and I think people are aware of that.”

Most expensive and extravagant celebrity weddings ever

Relationships

Mar 7, 2014

by Amber Saunders

1. Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto
This wedding was paid for completely by Michael Jordan and his wife, making it easily the most expensive ever (excluding royals) coming in at $10 million. The wedding featured a 500,000 square-foot tent.

2. Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries
Estimated at $10 million, Kim and Kris paid next to nothing for this extravagant affair. Wedding suppliers flocked to provide goods and services for free just to be associated with the wedding of the year. Bet they have regrets. Will they come back for her upcoming nuptials to Kanye? Probably.

3. Wayne Rooney and Coleen McLoughlin
Held on a $120 million yacht in Genoa, Italy, this famous footballer’s big day came in at $7.7 million.

4. Liza Minelli and David Guest
Held in New York with Michael Jackson as best man, this big day came in at $4.3 million. Stevie Wonder provided entertainment.

5. Elton John and David Furnish
Elton and David got married in 2005 and Elton serenaded his groom. The event reportedly cost $2, 500 per head.

If you thought that these weddings were expensive then you will never believe what the royals spend on theirs!

Kate Middleton and Prince Williams’s wedding was a budget affair at $33 million when compared to Prince Charles and Diana’s wedding which cashed in at $115 million.

Sheika Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum and his bride Sheika Hind Bint Maktoum’s romantic 1979 wedding cost $137 million and was held in Dubai. A hall especially for the event was built for 20,000 people and a five day national holiday was declared.