an interpreter called Corinne. But can it really be true that our very own Princess Diana was one of Juan Carlos’s most significant conquests? And that it was the relationship between her and the then 48-year-old king, in the prime of his romantic life, that finally put paid to any chance of reviving his marriage? It is certainly the case that Princess Diana, together with Prince Charles and their…
…Rae have moved to quash any criticism of the film, saying that “everyone’s aim [was] to produce a truly insightful and compassionate study of Diana’s later years”. Naomi Watts, 43, rose to fame in Australian soap opera Home and Away before enjoying big-screen success in King Kong, 21 Grams and Mulholland Drive. Naomi Watts is six years older than Diana was when she died. &n…
Juan Carlos, the King of Spain, is a serial womanizer who once made a pass at Princess Diana while she was on holiday with Prince Charles, a new book has claimed. “The Solitude of the Queen” by Pilar Eyre also alleges that King Juan Carlos is a “professional seducer” who has had numerous affairs and has not shared a bed with his wife for the past 35 years. The book reveals that age has not stoppe…
Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston’s producer and co-star in her debut movie, The Bodyguard, has revealed that he had been in talks with Princess Diana to cast her as the lead in Bodyguard 2. Kevin Costner, 57, who produced and starred in the original flick that garnered the late Whitney Houston critical acclaim, said he was willing to craft a role especially for the Princess of Wales in the fo…
ful clothes, Duchess of Alba is among Spain’s most famous people. Duchess of Alba in 1956 And scandal threatened to overshadow the day when earlier this week the Spanish magazine Interviu published a 30-year-old photograph of Duchess of Alba sunbathing topless in Ibiza. Duchess of Alba’s lawyer Javier Saavedra said: “We are considering suing for interfering with her rights to privacy.” While hund…
names coming up the list.” “I’m wondering how the moms are going to explain the inspiration for these names in a few years,” she added. However, the biggest gain in the top 100 was the name Betty, up 54% this year thanks to Betty Draper’s character on Mad Men, coupled with a growing trend in old-fashioned names. But BabyCenter also pointed out that technology, namely the iPhone, is also hav…
d widespread computer manufacturer used as a name – Apple rose 15% this year. Adding to the Apple iPhone, iPad, iMac buzz, the name Siri – Apple’s computer generated assistant – climbed by 5% while Mac for boys jumped by 12%. All three names are still deep down on the list, however, with Apple taking 3,204th place, Siri taking 1,427th, and Mac taking 624. Musicians Beyoncé and Jay-Z…
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and her husband Prince Daniel are expecting their first child just over a year from the June 2010 fairytale wedding at Stockholm Central Cathedral. A Royal Court of Sweden statement, dated August 18, announced: “Their Royal Highnesses,The Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are happy to announce that The Crown Princess is expecting thei…
Indianapolis, Indiana; and a boy was injured in Troy, Michigan. In Pineville, North Carolina, dozens of police officers had to break up fights and restore order inside Carolina Place Mall as early as 5:00 a.m. on Friday. Outside the Foot Locker on the second floor, two could be seen throwing punches as they waited to get their hands on the Air Jordan XI Concord tennis shoe. Moving west to Seattle…
…y friend”, the Emir of Qatar, who has offered to put her up while the matter is resolved. Princess Maha Al-Sudairi arrived in Paris with her entourage on December 23 last year and booked out an entire 41-room floor of the Shangri-La. Up until then Princess Maha Al-Sudairi had been confined to a palace in the middle eastern state by Saudi King Abdullah after leaving behind a trail of unpaid bills w…
t learning to walk, crawls over to photographer Tim Graham to get a closer look. “Go on Harry, go get him!”, someone, possibly Diana, calls out from behind the video camera. Princes William and Harry 26 years after, at Westminster Abbey before William’s marriage to Kate Middleton in April 2011 The children are joined by Charles and Diana for a selection of family snaps. The late Princess of Wales…
e introduction of less formal engagements and visits, and the introduction of the ‘walkabout’ – the meeting and greeting of large numbers of the public. In 2002, the Queen celebrated 50 years on the throne; in 2006, her 80th birthday; and in 2012, her Diamond Jubilee. The Jubilee will be marked by celebrations across the UK throughout the year. Official website of The Diamond J…
…mes hitting the top ten within a year.” Jennifer Moss said the girl’s name Harper, chosen by David Beckham and his wife Victoria for their daughter, is now number ten on the most popular baby names of 2011….
…her royal duties like a duck to water, as she was composed and friendly throughout, and was photographed graciously accepting some flowers from an excited local girl taking back in the ceremonies. The 54-year-old head of the House of Grimaldi donned a traditional outfit for the engagement, while Princess Charlene wore a classy long grey skirt, white tank top and pink scarf. …
13-18 ft More extensive curtainwall failures with some complete roof structure failure on small residences. Major erosion of beach areas. Terrain may be flooded well inland. 5 155 mph+(135+ kt) 18 ft + Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Some complete building failures with small utility buildings blown over or away. Floodi…
…. Kate Middleton was once again sporting the £185 ($296) heels on Saturday, when she attended the wedding of Prince William’s cousin, Emily McCorquodale – Princess Diana’s niece. Duchess of Cambridge, 30, was joined by her husband and her brother-in-law, Prince Harry, for the ceremony in Stoke Rochford, Lincolnshire. While some observers have criticized Kate’s safe choices, she seems happy to be b…
The distinctive red soles of Christian Louboutin shoes are entitled to trademark protection, a federal appeals court in Manhattan has ruled. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled in favor of the French maker of luxury shoes worn by stars such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Scarlett Johansson and Halle Berry. The court says Christian Louboutin is entitled to protect its brand against…
…t of the 200 most popular baby names, 80% of parents would chose from that selection. But today, about half of all boys and girls born are given names in the current top 200 list. One study found that 30% of African American girls born in California during the 1990’s were given unique names that they shared with not a single person born in the same year in the same state. Most surprisingly, howeve…
A list of US names compiled by Nameberry has unearthed a selection of unlikely monikers including Tequila, Cougar and Moo. Also included in their round-up of the most bizarre names are Swayze, after late actor Patrick, which five boys were named last year, while 14 girls and 25 boys were given the name Wrigley, after the Chicago stadium. The name Tomorrow also appeared on the register, alongside…
Princess Charlene of Monaco put the spotlight back on South Africa, hosting a lavish gala dinner in celebration of all things South African at the glitzy Monte Carlo Opera House on Saturday night. Princess Charlene, 34, attended South Africa Night with her husband, Prince Albert, and other family members, including her father, Mike and brother, Gareth. Resplendent in a black and gold lace dress a…
ma has shopped locally, showcasing stunning creations by a small Amsterdam-based atelier, Jan Taminiau. For the royal couple’s only televised interview prior to the abdication – watched by 4.6 million viewers, roughly a quarter of the population – Maxima’s regal blue dress matched her husband’s tie. Han Van Bree, who has met Maxima, interpreted this as a deliberate ef…
thing to wear, however, bringing with him a whole rail of replacement threads. “Look how dope this s**t is,” he said, as he perused through Kim Kardashian’s new stack of clothes. Kim Kardashian, 31, then tried on a cleavage-baring green dress, with Kanye West being very pleased with the results. “[You're] getting on best dressed lists now,” he raves. “You’re stepping into this territor…
r “Hollywood Legends” sale. Other items include a black velvet dress owned by Whitney Houston and 15 other outfits worn by the pop legend. Julien’s Auctions owner Darren Julien has revealed over 50 friends, family and former colleagues have contacted his office offering to sell items since her tragic death at the age of just 48 in February 11. Darren Julien said: “This is something that comm…
…concerning the care of the newest heir to the throne. The royal nursery at Apartment 1A, Kensington Palace, is probably being refurbished at this moment – overseen by Kate. Among the apartment’s 20 rooms, which once saw late-night louche parties hosted by Princess Margaret, there is plenty of room for live-in maternity nurses and nannies. These might play a less central role than they once d…
s about her private life. The allegations are the latest development in what is turning out to be a difficult year for Spain’s Royal family. King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia failed to mark their 50th wedding anniversary earlier this week fuelling speculation that their marriage was over. The King’s son-in-law is accused of embezzling public funds and in February became the first Spanis…
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