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  • Kate Middleton Says The Queen Is A Typical Great-Grandma

    Kate Middleton Says The Queen Is A Typical Great-Grandma

    Kate Middleton opened up about the Queen and her relationship with her great-grandchildren, saying she dotes on them just like any granny would.

    The Duchess of Cambridge spoke about her family during a television special that will be broadcast over Easter weekend in the UK and celebrates the Queen’s 90th birthday. In the special, Kate says Queen Elizabeth will leave gifts for Prince George and Princess Charlotte if she knows they’re coming over, much like any loving grandma.

    “She always leaves a little gift or something in their room when we go and stay,” Kate says. “That just shows, I think her love for her family.”

    Kate also said that while the Queen is especially taken with little Charlotte, it’s George who gave her a very special nickname: “Gan-Gan”.

    “The Queen, she was really thrilled that it was a little girl, and I think as soon as we came back here to Kensington, she was one of our first visitors here,” Kate Middleton said.

    Kate opened up a little about her own relationship with the Queen, saying she has been very gracious to her since her courtship with Prince William began. She also mentioned that the Queen made a point to make a trip to see the couple in 2012 during her own Diamond Jubilee celebration.

    “She’s been very generous and not sort of being forceful at all in any of her views. I feel she’s been sort of a gentle guidance, really, for me,” Kate said. “She was very supportive. The fact she took the time to make sure that I was happy and looked after for that particular occasion … shows just how caring she is, really.”

    As for Prince William, he says he’s seen outrageous reactions in people meeting the Queen for the first time, proving that she’ll never be the sort of grandma who sits at home baking and knitting all day.

    “A lot of people get very excited and sort of nervous around her. And I’ve seen some very comical moments. I’ve seen people literally faint in front of her.”

  • Kate Middleton: Queen Elizabeth is Doting “Gan-Gan” to Prince George and Princess Charlotte

    Kate Middleton: Queen Elizabeth is Doting “Gan-Gan” to Prince George and Princess Charlotte

    Kate Middleton has nothing but wonderful things to say about her husband’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. In an upcoming broadcast scheduled for next weekend, the Duchess of Cambridge shares some of those thoughts. Our Queen at Ninety will air over Easter weekend on the BBC, in honor of the queen’s birthday.

    While everyone else calls Queen Elizabeth “Her Majesty,” Prince George calls her “Gan-Gan,” according to Kate Middleton. The children love their time spent with their great-grandmother.

    Kate Middleton also shares that Queen Elizabeth dotes on the little ones.

    “She always leaves a little gift or something in their room when we go and stay,” Kate says.

    Queen Elizabeth turns 90 on April 21 but her official celebration will take place in June. Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte will no doubt celebrate with her much closer to her actual birth date.

    It’s interesting to note that during the broadcast of Our Queen at Ninety, Kate Middleton speaks in her first solo interview since marrying Prince William back in 2011.

  • Kate Middleton Spotted Out Shopping for Royal Christmas

    Kate Middleton, aka the Duchess of Cambridge, was spotted out Christmas shopping in London this weekend, likely preparing for the Royal family’s first Christmas with Princess Charlotte.

    Wearing a Reiss houndstooth coat, Kate Middleton looked lovely, as always, as she shopped in the Peter Jones department store in Chelsea. She paired her look with knee-high boots. Her recent new haircut was stunning.

    Alas it wasn’t much of a shopping trip, as the only thing Kate Middleton left the store with was a wipe-clean PVC tablecloth. Surely that won’t be gracing the table for the Royal family’s Christmas dinner. What do you suppose the duchess bought an item like this for?

    Sources say Prince William and Kate Middleton won’t be joining Queen Elizabeth for her traditional Christmas gathering this year. Instead they will join her and the rest of the Royal family for church, returning to their own home later for a much smaller Christmas gathering.

    In a recent interview, Prince William said Prince George is very excited about Christmas, and that he will be “bouncing around like a rabbit” before Christmas Day. He added that he and Kate are unlikely to get much sleep on Christmas Eve.

    Christmas with two small children is a challenge for any parents, but Prince William and Kate Middleton seem to take it all in stride.

    “We’ll watch George try to tackle his presents as he tries to unwrap them. It’s a very different experience at Christmas, having a family of your own,” William said recently. “It’d be nice if we got a white Christmas because we haven’t had one in many years.”

    Do you suppose shoppers will catch yet another peak at Kate Middleton doing more Christmas shopping in the coming days? Surely she’ll buy more than a plastic tablecloth for the holiday.

  • Prince Charles Talks Climate Change, “Cataclysm Of Events”

    Prince Charles Talks Climate Change, “Cataclysm Of Events”

    Prince Charles had a huge weekend, relatively speaking of course.

    Late last week, the Queen repeatedly seemed to indicate that Prince Charles was the clear successor to the throne.

    Prince Charles shouldn’t be taking over right away, but with the Queen turning 90 and Prince Philip at 95, it’s likely that thought is turning to the future.

    During a three-day summit in Malta, the Queen addressed the 53 nations of the Commonwealth and made several indications that she expects the crown to be Prince Charles’.

    The Queen lauded Prince Charles’ “boundless energy and commitment” to the Commonwealth.

    She also said, “Nor could I wish to have been better supported and represented in the Commonwealth than by the Prince of Wales who continues to give so much to it with great distinction.”

    Prince Charles also experienced two firsts: sharing the stage with the Queen at the opening ceremony and being invited behind closed doors to address an executive session of the summit.

    It seems Prince Charles’ reign could have a lot to do with the environment and climate change. During a video message for a global gathering in Edinburgh, he made his feelings about climate change clear.

    Prince Charles exhorted the delegates present to “run the global bank that we call our planet in a responsible and competent manner” and to “act now before it is too late.”

    He also said, “We are facing what can only be described as a cataclysm of events which pose a real threat to our survival.”

    What do you think of the Queens sudden interest in clarifying her wishes for the crown to pass to Prince Charles?

  • Lindsay Lohan, Kanye West on 2020 Presidential Ballot?

    Lindsay Lohan wants to join Kanye West and run for president in 2020. The troubled actress claims she’s giving a presidential bid some serious consideration.

    Lohan credits President Obama for inspiring her to run.

    “In #2020 I may run for president. Through ups and downs #YESWECAN lets do this @kanyewest ?? #truespirits thank your for inspiring us to be better people @barackobama #kanyewest2020 #lindsaylohanat35 #lindsaylohan2020 with #34yearsofEXPERIENCE ?? #unitingWORLDnations @aliforneycenter @savethesociety @unicef,” Lindsay Lohan captioned the following Instagram post.

    A photo posted by Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) on

    Crediting Queen Elizabeth for making her privy to some of the suffering in the world, Lindsay Lohan says she’ll make children her top priority as president.

    “The first thing I would like to do as president of ?? is take care of all of the children suffering in the world.???????????????? #queenELIZABETH showed me how by having me in her country ??,” she captioned a photo of herself with Kanye West.

    A photo posted by Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) on

    For those concerned about poor, delusional Lindsay Lohan, it gets even better.

    She compares herself to Ghandi in yet another Instagram post.

    “?? #ghandi #unitingWORLDnations #2020”

    ?? #ghandi #unitingWORLDnations #2020

    A photo posted by Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) on

    Maybe Lindsay Lohan figures if Donald Trump can run for president that anyone can?

    Do you think Lindsay Lohan (and Kanye West, too, for that matter) really believes she can run for president in 2020?

    Just imagine the people each of them would appoint to their cabinets.

    Maybe Lindsay Lohan and Kanye West will run together for their White House bid.

    Which of the two would make a better president, and which should serve as second in command?

  • Duchess of Cambridge: Princess Kate Boasts Trendy New Hairstyle

    The Duchess of Cambridge has a new ‘do. Princess Kate now boasts bangs as part of a trendy new hairstyle.

    Ever since Princess Charlotte was born, the Duchess of Cambridge has kept a rather low profile. She was spotted last Sunday, however, when she and Prince William drove to church. That was the first glimpse the media had of her new hairstyle.

    Comments on the internet suggest fans are thrilled the the new ‘do, and they have lauded it to cheers of “great return” and “chic.”

    The new look is refreshing. It also makes the Duchess of Cambridge appear a bit younger. And while she may not appreciate that just yet, she surely will as the years go by.

    The new hairstyle frames the Duchess of Cambridge’s face in a lovely manner, drawing even more attention to her beautiful eyes.

    The Telegraph calls the Duchess of Cambridge’s new style a sort-of throwback to the 1960s.

    Hopefully the Duchess of Cambridge continues to update her look on a regular basis, so that by the time she hits middle age, she won’t be stuck with one style like Queen Elizabeth. She has looked much the same for decades.

    Do you like this new look on the Duchess of Cambridge? Should she keep her trendy bangs or opt for a more classic look instead?

  • Duchess of Cambridge: Princess Kate Tears Up Internet With New Hairstyle

    The Duchess of Cambridge is tearing up the internet these past couple of days. It seems Princess Kate saw fit to adopt a stunning new hairstyle and people can’t stop talking about it.

    Ever since the birth of Princess Charlotte, the Duchess of Cambridge has kept a rather low profile. She was spotted on Sunday, however, when she and Prince William drove to church.

    Comments on the internet suggest fans are thrilled the the new ‘do, and they have lauded it to cheers of “great return” and “chic.”

    The new look is refreshing. It also makes the Duchess of Cambridge appear younger. And while she may not appreciate that just yet, she surely will as the years go by.

    The new hairstyle frames the Duchess of Cambridge’s face in a lovely manner, drawing even more attention to her beautiful eyes.

    The Telegraph calls the Duchess of Cambridge’s new style a sort-of throwback to the 1960s.

    What’s your take on Princess Kate’s new look? Should she keep the trendy bangs? Or should she–because she is the Duchess of Cambridge–stick to a more traditional hairstyle instead?

    How do you suppose Queen Elizabeth feels about Kate’s new ‘do?

  • Emily Blunt, Camila Alves Become U.S. Citizens, Jimmy Kimmel Tests Blunt

    Emily Blunt and Camila Alves became U.S. citizens in August, and while a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday, Blunt recalled the momentous day.

    “I hope you know how thrilled I am that you are one of us now,” Kimmel told the Into the Woods star.

    “Really?” Blunt asked. “Did you not like that I wasn’t before?”

    “There was a wedge between us, I felt like, yes,” Kimmel said. “We always get the sense that when people come here from England they kind of look down their noses at us.”

    “Oh, we do! Yeah! Very much. Because we’re better than them. But now I’m only half better,” Emily Blunt replied.

    Blunt dished about standing next to Matthew McConaughey’s wife, Camila Alves, as she became a U.S. citizen at the same time. She says McConaughey showed up dressed like he was headed out on safari.

    “You could have worn a shirt and tie,” Emily Blunt told the actor, adding, “Like, Camila looks amazing!’”

    She told Jimmy Kimmel that all her husband, John Krasinski was thinking the whole time was Matthew McConaughey’s film line, ” “All right, all right, all right.”

    “That’s all he was thinking about the whole time,” she said, adding that Krasinski had all he could do to prevent himself from saying the line.

    Emily Blunt said the hardest part of becoming a U.S. citizen was denouncing Queen Elizabeth.

    “It wasn’t specifically Queen E, but she knows,” Blunt joked, adding “The thing that’s weird is I do get to keep both my British citizenship and this, but you have to renounce her. So, it’s kind of typically American—not to be rude—but I had to renounce her in the room but I don’t actually, technically renounce her. They’re like, ‘Just say it. You don’t have to mean it, but just say it.’”

    Blunt shared that some of the questions she had to answer were a bit absurd.

    “They asked me things like, ‘Are you a habitual drunkard?’ And I said, ‘Well, I was last night,’” she said, adding that her lawyer wasn’t amused by her jokes. “‘Have I ever been a prostitute?’ was another question. I said, ‘Well, I was.’”

    Jimmy Kimmel then gave Emily Blunt his own set of questions toanswer in order to become a true American citizen.

    “This will determine if you are indeed an American citizen,” he said.

    Kimmel proceeds to ask the following three questions.

    1. What are the giant refillable sodas at 7-Eleven called?

    2. What does MLB stand for?

    3. What does DQ stand for?

    Check out Emily Blunt’s answers in the clip below.

    Congratulations to both Emily Blunt and Camila Alves for becoming U.S. citizens. Do you suppose someone is quizzing Camila the same way Jimmy Kimmel quizzed Emily Blunt?

  • Chelsy Davy, Prince Harry Giving Relationship Another Go

    Chelsy Davy and Prince Harry are reportedly considering giving their relationship another go. A recent report from The Telegraph says the two reunited last month when Prince Harry was in Africa.

    “Harry still holds a candle for her. Chelsy has his heart,” a source tells the publication. “They saw each other recently. There’s still very much something between them, but Chelsy won’t commit yet because she doesn’t want to lead a life in the spotlight. Harry’s very sensitive to that.”

    “He has never fallen out of love with Chelsy,” the source added of Prince Harry’s affection for the attorney. “She’s not like other girls; she’s strong, independent, and a rule-breaker. She does everything on her own terms.”

    Chelsy Davy and Prince Harry dated off and on for a total of seven years. They met back in 2004. Chelsy Davy was in attendance when Prince William married Kate Middleton in 2011.

    Most recently, Prince Harry dated Cressida Bonas–again in an off-and-on relationship lasting about two years. They called it quits for good in April of 2014.

    Do you see a reconciliation in the cards between Chelsy Davy and Prince Harry? Might the young royal be ready to think about settling down?

    It’s time that Prince Harry considered something besides sowing his wild oats. He will turn 31 on September 15th. Chelsy Davy is 29.

    Might there be a future for Chelsy Davy and Prince Harry?

    What would Queen Elizabeth think? Would she approve of his choice if Harry were to propose to Chelsy?

  • Twitter’s Periscope Adds Couch Mode For Continued Viewing

    Twitter’s Periscope Adds Couch Mode For Continued Viewing

    Twitter’s live streaming service Periscope has added a new way to watch broadcasts on the web. It’s called Couch Mode, and is basically just an endless stream of different broadcasts. This way you can sit on your couch and just watch Periscope for as long as you want.

    The streams are determined by how well videos are viewed. Periscope itself isn’t hand-picking them or anything, at least at this point, though they might want to consider it because it’s very random and not particularly great for the viewing experience at this point.

    Still, it’s a start at what could be a key feature for Periscope going forward. While it is only for the web version at this point, it can still be beamed to televisions via Chromecast, Apple TV, etc.

    Periscope needs more ways to surface interesting content for users, so this is at least one more way for people to discover broadcasts. The company says it’s inspired by Vimeo’s couch mode.

    You can access Periscope Couch Mode by going to periscope.tv/couchmode. You can jump forward to the next broadcast by hitting the right arrow key on your keyboard. You can also hide comments and hearts by hitting the H key.

    You can even add a URL parameter to make couch mode automatically jump to the next video after a certain amount of time. For example, for 30 seconds, you would add “?d=30” to the URL.

    According to Periscope’s Bill Couch (yep), you can watch broadcasts 24/7 if you want to. It just goes on endlessly.

    According to Couch, Periscope is messing around with different ways to figure out which broadcasts to show. It’s basically just a preview of the feature at this point, which is why there hasn’t been a formal announcement by way of the Periscope blog yet.

    Periscope is still very young, but it’s already made some significant improvements. For example, they recently made it so that users don’t have to be on their mobile devices to watch streams that have concluded.

    Via TheNextWeb

    Image via Periscope

  • Princess Charlotte Meets Great-Grandmother, Queen Elizabeth

    Princess Charlotte–daughter of Kate Middleton and Prince William–met her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, on Tuesday.

    People magazine reports that although Queen Elizabeth wasn’t at the hospital when Princess Charlotte was born on Saturday, she dressed up in a hot pink ensemble in honor of the royal birth, during an engagement.

    Princess Charlotte has had a rather large procession of visitors since her birth. Grandparents Michael and Carole Middleton visited this weekend, as did Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles. Kate’s sister, Pippa Middleton, arrived at the same time her mother visited.

    Following Princess Charlotte’s visit with Queen Elizabeth, it is expected that Kate Middleton and Prince William–along with the new princess and her brother, Prince George–will head to their country home. The 10-bedroom mansion is located 110 miles north of London.

    On Tuesday afternoon, Prince Charlotte’s birth was officially recorded.

    Do you expect that Queen Elizabeth was excited to meet her great-granddaughter, Princess Charlotte? She is no doubt pleased that the baby girl shares her name. Princess Charlotte’s full name is, of course, Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.

  • Royal Baby Name Announced: Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

    The royal baby name has been announced. The new little princess is Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, as announced by Kensington Palace on Monday.

    Kate Middleton gave birth to her and Prince William’s baby girl on Saturday. Their precious bundle of joy weighed in at an impressive eight pounds and three ounces.

    Speculation about the royal baby name ran rampant–even weeks before she was born. Both Charlotte and Diana were among the strong contenders in most publications. Charlotte was one of the early favorites for the royal baby’s name, mentioned alongside Alice, Victoria, and Alexandra

    “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to announce that they have named their daughter Charlotte Elizabeth Diana,” the statement from Kensington Palace reads. “The baby will be known as Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge.”

    Us Weekly reports that when asked the meaning behind the royal baby name, a Kensington Palace rep replied, “We’ll let the names speak for themselves.”

    Elizabeth, of course, is no doubt a nod to Prince William’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. And Diana is in memory of his late mother, Princess Diana. Charlotte could be a nod to Prince Charles. French in origin, George IV named his only child Charlotte, but she died in childbirth at the age of 21. George III’s wife was Queen Charlotte.

    What do you think of the royal baby name Prince William and Kate Middleton have chosen? Charlotte Elizabeth Diana is certainly among the prettier names to come out of the royal family for many years–definitely trumping Beatrice and Eugenie by far.

    Welcome to the world, Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge. You certainly have a lovely name.

  • Carole Middleton and daughter, Pippa Middleton, Meet Little Princess (What IS Her Name?)

    Carole Middleton and daughter Pippa Middleton met the new little princess on Sunday, even before Prince Charles and Camilla.

    They reportedly now know the name of the little princess, however, the rest of the world is waiting impatiently for the announcement of her name.

    It’s not unexpected that Kate Middleton’s own mother would quickly make that first visit to meet her new little granddaughter.

    Dressed in a lovely spring blouse, Carole Middleton, who is said to be one “happy granny,” drove into Kensington Palace around 11:30 a.m. local time on Sunday morning in a black Range Rover with her 31-year-old daughter, Pippa Middleton.

    A bit later, Prince Charles, 66, arrived at the palace with Camilla, 67, to meet his granddaughter for the first time.

    The name of the beautiful, little princess is still unknown and it is presumed the announcement will come once Queen Elizabeth has met her great-granddaughter and learned her name first-hand.

    Other visitors to arrive after Carole Middleton include Carole’s husband, Michael Middleton, and close friends of Kate and William, Emilia Jardine-Paterson, who is a godmother to Prince George, and her husband.

    It is not clear when Queen Elizabeth II will meet the new princess, although reports claim it will come later on Sunday. She was reportedly spotted in Sandringham on Sunday and was seen wearing pink at a royal event in Yorkshire on Saturday.

    Any guesses on the new princess’ name?

  • Royal Baby’s Name: Will New Princess Be Diana, Charlotte, Alice?

    The royal baby’s name wasn’t announced on Sunday, but some are speculating it may be Alice or Charlotte. Many are likely hoping she will be named after her late grandmother, Princess Diana.

    The Chicago Tribune reports there’s no set timetable for selecting the royal baby’s name.

    Prince William and Kate Middleton–the Duchess of Cambridge–welcomed their baby girl into the world on Saturday, weighing in at eight pounds, three ounces. Speculation as to what they’d name a princess has run the gamut for weeks.

    Here are some thoughts on a few of the ideas for the royal baby’s name.

    If the princess is named Charlotte, it could be a nod to Prince Charles. French in origin, George IV named his only child Charlotte, but she died in childbirth at the age of 21. George III’s wife was Queen Charlotte.

    If Will and Kate decide on Alice as the royal baby’s name, it would honor the great-grandmother of Queen Elizabeth’s husband, Philip.

    While many wonder if they will choose Diana as the royal baby’s name, sources say it’s far more likely they would use it as one of the princess’s middle names instead.

    Prince William, Kate Middleton, and the new royal baby had several visitors on Sunday. Pippa Middleton, as well as Kate’s parents–Carole and Michael Middleton–traveled from Bucklebury to see the princess. Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles arrived a bit later in the day. It’s uncertain whether Queen Elizabeth has been to visit the baby yet or not. Prince Harry won’t get to see the royal baby until he returns home from Australia later in May.

    What do you suppose the royal baby’s name will be? Might WIll and Kate stick with tradition or forego what might be expected of them instead, and name their daughter–her first name, that is–after Princess Diana?

  • Prince Harry Talks New Royal Baby, Calls Niece ‘Absolutely Beautiful’

    Prince Harry issued a statement via Kensington Palace, about the birth of the new royal baby–his niece. Kate Middleton and Prince Harry’s brother, Prince William, welcomed a princess into their family on Saturday, weighing in at eight pounds, three ounces.

    Prince Harry, who has obviously seen photos of the new princess, called his niece “absolutely beautiful.”

    Currently serving with the Australian Defense Force in Australia, the prince–who is 30–won’t be home to meet his niece until sometime near the end of May.

    Prince Harry was spotted taking part in an Australian game of football at about the same time word broke about the royal baby’s birth.

    Even though the newest princess hasn’t met her prince of an uncle, she has met other members of her family this weekend. On Sunday, she–along with Kate Middleton and Prince William–were visited by Pippa Middleton, Carole and Michael Middleton, Prince Charles, and Camilla Parker Bowles. It’s uncertain whether or not Queen Elizabeth has yet met the royal baby.

    Do you think once Prince Harry returns from Australia that his first stop will be an in-person meeting with his niece? Or will he–far truer to Harry form–visit the London ladies and hit up a few pubs first?

  • Carole Middleton, ‘Happy Granny,’ Meets Royal Baby Ahead of Prince Charles

    Carole Middleton is said to be a ‘happy granny.’. And well she should be. Not many grannies can boast not just one, but two royal babies as their grandchildren. Carole Middleton even beat Prince Charles at meeting the new royal baby, who was born on Saturday to Kate Middleton and Prince William. The new baby, of course, joins big brother, Prince George.

    It was Saturday afternoon when Carole Middleton was spotted driving through Bucklebury, where she and her family live. She opted to forgo the crazy crowds in London, celebrating the birth of the royal baby outside of the hospital where she was born. Instead, Carole joined daughter Pippa Middleton, traveling to visit Kate, Will, and the new little princess on Sunday instead.

    “She looked absolutely radiant. I have never seen her looking so happy,” a source tells People magazine of Carole Middleton as she drove through Bucklebury Saturday. “She was on her own and looked absolutely wonderful. As happy as a bean. She is one very happy granny.”

    Both Carole Middleton and daughter Pippa were spotted inside a black Range Rover, driving into Kensington Palace on Sunday. Prince Charles and wife Camilla, visited a short time later, followed by Carole Middleton’s husband, Michael Middleton. At one point the new royal baby had all four grandparents in the room at the same time.

    How do you suppose Kate Middleton is taking to all of these visits? After all, she’s the one who just gave birth to the royal baby? Even though she appeared radiant when first stepping outside of the London hospital where the princess was born, she has to be exhausted.

    Queen Elizabeth has yet to meet the new princess. Sources say she may visit later on Sunday.

  • Pippa Middleton, Carole Middleton Meet New Royal Baby

    Pippa Middleton experienced a bit of angst earlier this weekend when her car broke down and brother James Middleton came to the rescue. Fortunately the mishap didn’t take place when Pippa–along with mom Carole Middleton–were en route to London for their first visit with the new royal baby.

    Kate Middleton and Prince William welcomed their little princess on Saturday, weighing in at eight pounds and three ounces. She joins big brother, Prince George. The royal baby’s name has yet to be announced.

    Pippa Middleton is now ‘Auntie Pippa’ to both Prince George and the new royal baby. Carole Middleton is no doubt thrilled to be grandmother to two royal babies.

    Pippa Middleton first made news when her famous derriere graced the pages of tabloids and fashion magazines around the world when Kate Middleton and Prince William married. Pippa garnered almost as much attention as the new Duchess of Cambridge,

    The media initially reported that Carole and Pippa Middleton arrived to see the new royal baby on Saturday, but new reports say that wasn’t true. They arrived on Sunday instead, as did Kate and Pippa Middleton’s dad, Michael Middleton.

    It’s uncertain what Kate Middleton and Prince William will name their little princess, but Alice, Olivia, and Charlotte seem to top most lists generated thus far. Many wonder if she might be named after William’s late mother, Princess Diana.

    As of early Sunday, Queen Elizabeth had yet to meet the new royal baby. Perhaps she will make her visit once Carole and Pippa Middleton have made theirs.

    Despite who visits when or what the royal family names their new bundle of joy, there is no doubt lots of activity around Kate Middleton and Prince William–and that is likely to continue for at least the next few days. As anyone can attest, bringing a new baby home–royal or not–is an incredibly busy time.

  • Royal Baby Watch in London: Prince or Princess, and When Will Kate Middleton Give Birth?

    The royal baby watch is hitting fever pitch–higher, of course, in London–but prevalent in places around the world. Kate Middleton and Prince William will soon welcome their second royal baby into their family–a sibling for little Prince George. Will the little prince be welcoming a brother or a sister? If Kate and Will know, they haven’t shared that information with the media.

    Princess Kate (Middleton) hails from Bucklebury, and their way of preparing for the royal baby is to maintain their everyday activities.

    “The excitement is bubbling away, but Bucklebury is just as sleepy as ever,” local shop owner Lynda Tillotson tells People magazine. “Nothing really changes here.”

    Tillotson also says the only real sign of the impending royal birth is that people have started to flock to their village. These folks are merely mirroring the gathering that takes place outside the London hospital where Kate Middleton will give birth.

    “They are beside themselves in anticipation. So you could say the official countdown has started!” she adds.

    Buckelbury has been through all of this before, of course, when they awaited the birth of Prince George.

    “It’s exactly the same as last time,” a local source tells People. “A new royal baby is always an exciting thing isn’t it?”

    So when, exactly, is this royal baby due? The only official statement made about the due date is that the baby is due in April. As time went by, some said the royal baby is coming in mid-April. It’s now the 19th of April, so chances are Kate Middleton is very near her due date.

    As with the birth of Prince George, Kate Middleton will give birth to this royal baby inside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital in London. Dr. Alan Farthing, who was on Kate’s medical team last time, will lead the team this time as well, along with obstetrician Guy Thorpe-Beeston.

    Royal baby fever is running hot in London, and probably lukewarm in Bucklebury, but it seems everyone practically everywhere is talking about Prince William, Princess Kate, and their soon-to-be second royal baby. Queen Elizabeth is no doubt beside herself with excitement.

    Will you be checking media sources on a daily basis to stay abreast of when the royal baby makes his or her appearance?

  • Duchess of Cambridge: Kate Middleton Makes Final Public Appearance Before Baby Arrives

    The Duchess of Cambridge, also known as Kate Middleton, made her last public appearance this week, before the arrival of her and Prince William’s second baby next month. She and the prince took a tour of the Stephen Lawrence Centre, a place for community learning and social research, in South London. She wore the same bright pink Mulberry coat she wore during her trip to New York City late last year.

    According to a report from E! News, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were accompanied by Baroness Doreen Lawrence of Clarendon during her visit.

    Before the couple left the tour, they signed a guest book, and Kate Middleton was presented with a bouquet of flowers.

    The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also visited a charity called XLP, known for their work with disadvantaged young people. Prince William and Kate Middleton toured the facilities and watched an arts showcase presentation.

    After this outing, the Duchess of Cambridge will all but disappear from the public eye until their second child–no one knows yet whether Kate is having a boy or a girl–arrives during the ‘mid-to-end’ of April. The new baby will be fourth in line to the British throne after Prince Charles, Prince William, and Prince George. Poor Prince Harry gets bumped down to fifth in line to the throne.

    Do you think the birth of this second child for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be any less anticipated because he or she won’t rank as high as Prince George with regard to the British throne? Or will Queen Elizabeth and the rest of the royal family be just as excited, knowing they’ll have yet another heir?

  • Emma Watson: Is She Dating Prince Harry?

    Emma Watson is best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series of films. Will she now be known as one who is dating royalty–Prince Harry to be exact? There is a rumor floating around that states exactly that, and it’s been confirmed by at least one publication.

    Woman’s Day Australia reports that the two are enjoying “secret dates with each other and are getting to know each other quite well.”

    It seems Prince Harry reportedly reached out to Emma Watson via email, following her split from rugby player Matthew Janney, back in December.

    The magazine continued, saying when Emma Watson first showed up to meet Prince Harry, that she brought along a dozen of her friends, and that everyone enjoyed the prince’s company.

    “He’s smitten–and it’s more than Emma’s looks,” a source told the publication.

    Prince Harry will be an uncle yet again before too long, as brother Prince William and wife Kate Middleton are expecting their second child. Do you suppose Emma Watson will get to meet more of the royal family?

    Emma Watson recently starred in the film Noah, alongside actor Russell Crowe, and also made quite a name for herself in The Perks of Being A Wallflower, along with Parenthood star Mae Whitman.

    It will be interesting to learn what Queen Elizabeth thinks of her grandson dating an actress–if, in fact the relationship gets that far.

    Of course Emma Watson isn’t just an actress. She also went to college and earned a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Brown University–meaning she’s way more than simply a talented actress and a pretty face.

    What do you make of the notion that Emma Watson and Prince Harry might actually be dating? You must admit, they make a most intriguing pair.

  • Dina Lohan Rushes to Lindsay Lohan in London Following Illness Scare

    Dina Lohan reportedly rushed to daughter Lindsay Lohan’s side in London on Wednesday on the heels of her serious illness. The Mean Girls actress was recently diagnosed with Chikungunya, a mosquito-transmitted virus that made her so ill she couldn’t walk.

    TMZ reports that Lindsay Lohan was admitted to a London hospital with a rare, incurable virus she apparently picked up while vacationing in Bora Bora.

    The actress contracted the disease over the holidays and then returned to Los Angeles to shoot a Super Bowl ad for Esurance. She wasn’t feeling well the entire time. Upon arriving in London, she was so ill she couldn’t walk, and was admitted to King Edward VII’s Hospital–the same place Queen Elizabeth and the royal family are treated when they are ill.

    Lindsay Lohan shared a photo of a meeting she attended while in L.A. via Instragram.

    A photo posted by Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) on

    Of course now everyone is likely wondering why Dina Lohan is rushing to Lindsay’s side. Lindsay is out of the hospital and it sounds like the lingering effects of the disease include joint pain and weakness. What will Dina Lohan do to alleviate any of that? She isn’t exactly the best influence on her daughter.

    “Dina wants her to come home to New York when she is released,” a source close to the Lohan family tells RadarOnline. “She is extremely worried for Lindsay and has suggested that she come back to live with her until her symptoms get better.”

    Will Lindsay Lohan go home with her mom? Will Dina Lohan for once, perhaps, behave like a mom and actually care for her sick daughter?

    Chikungunya can be deadly, but it sounds like doctors in England have Lindsay’s case under control. Might she be better off staying near the hospital where she received treatment–at least for now–or should she head to the states with Dina Lohan? Surely New York hospitals are equipped to care for the actress, but is she healthy enough to travel?