A Met Office map has shown the exact locations to be hit by a huge wave of snow next week. According to the UK precipitation map, wintry showers will begin to fall in parts of northern Scotland and Northern Ireland on Sunday (January 14.)
23.12.2023 - 11:59 / ok.co.uk
It is well known that the adult members of the Royal Family buy each other jokey presents for Christmas each year, while the children receive normal gifts. From leather toilet seats to singing hamsters and lewd shower caps, there are many examples of unbelievable presents exchanged behind palace walls.
But there is a trend that was started by the late Diana, Princess of Wales when it came to buying birthday and Christmas presents for her godchildren that has been carried on by her close friend for Prince George.
This hilarious prank is said to annoy Prince William and we can just imagine Diana loving it! It is well-known that Diana was the chief prankster of the family and often did naughty things or bought cheeky presents for her sons. Several stories about Diana’s mischievous antics have been made public but one story that rises above all others is the trick she started to play when she bought presents for her friend's young children.
Julia Samuel had been a close friend and confidant of the late Princess of Wales ever since they met at a dinner party in 1987.
The psychotherapist was asked by the Prince and Princess of Wales to become one of Prince George’s godmothers at his Christening in 2013. Julia has chosen to continue the tradition that Diana used to do when it comes to Prince George’s birthday and Christmas presents - and it is truly hilarious! Julia disclosed on the How to Fail with Elizabeth Day podcast that she is still close with the Wales family and carries on Diana's joke of buying the loudest and most difficult to put together present for Prince George, just to annoy Prince William- how mean! She said of Prince George: “He is amazing.
A Met Office map has shown the exact locations to be hit by a huge wave of snow next week. According to the UK precipitation map, wintry showers will begin to fall in parts of northern Scotland and Northern Ireland on Sunday (January 14.)
Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Tracy Hurley Martin — co-founder and CEO of the Morbid Anatomy Museum, comedy booking agent, film producer and publicist for Prince, George Michael, Depeche Mode, the Cure and others — has died following a two-year battle with cancer, her brother in law Michael Pagnotta confirmed to Variety. She was 53. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Depeche Mode/ Yaz/ Erasure cofounder Vince Clarke (pictured above with her in 2016); a son, Oscar; a niece, Isabelle Pagnotta; and her identical twin sister, author and screenwriter Tonya Hurley. Clarke’s Erasure bandmate Andy Bell posted a tribute to Martin on social media: “There are no words.
The Princess of Wales is frequently praised for her unwavering sense of duty, her timeless sense of style and her devotion to her charities. While she spent the first few years finding her feet as a member of the Royal Family, Kate is now an indispensable asset to the Firm and continues to launch a series of exciting passion projects.
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The Royal Family take part in many traditions each Christmas - some of which are classic and others which are unique to them. From attending a church service, just like many of us up and down the UK to opening their presents on Christmas Eve to pay homage to their German heritage, the royals' day will be enjoyed by everyone. But every year, the family attracts huge amounts of criticism for one custom that traditionally takes place on Boxing Day.
an annual tradition, were joined by a slew of other family members, including Prince William, 41, Kate Middleton, 41, and their three children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5. Princess Anne’s equestrian daughter, Zara, 42, was also there with her former rugby player husband, Mike Tindall, 45. The Tindall’s oldest daughter, Mia, 9, sweetly held her younger cousin Prince Louis’ hand as the children walked.
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A year ago today, Elle Edwards and her sister were enjoying what they hoped would go on to become an annual Christmas Eve tradition.
There are many famous videos of The Royal Family that people remember fondly, whether it is clips of cheeky royal children on the Buckingham Palace balcony or Queen Elizabeth II's unforgettable sketch with Paddington Bear to mark her Platinum Jubilee. Even though it is Prince Louis who is already beloved for his cheeky contributions to national events, his elder brother showcased his funny side when he appeared in a clip alongside his late great-grandmother, his grandfather and father to make Christmas puddings for charity.
Even though he won't bid Lambrook School in Windsor a farewell for another three years, attention has already turned to where Prince George will study when he turns 13. While it was originally assumed by many that the second-in-line to the throne would follow in the well-trodden footsteps of his royal relatives and study at Eton College, it seems he could defy convention and attend his mother's former school, Marlborough College.The Wiltshire-based school served as the base for some of the Princess of Wales' most formative and happy years - and it was recently revealed that they welcomed Prince George for a look around.The young royal, who was previously pictured touring Eton in June, could continue his education at the school and could later be joined by his younger siblings as Marlborough is co-educational.This possible decision, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond notes, would be a very positive step.
The Royal Family spend the festive period on the Sandringham Estate and enjoy several key traditions. One of these sees the royals follow the customs of their German heritage and open their gifts on Christmas Eve. However, it is clear that Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will also be visited by Father Christmas on the main day itself.
While everyone sits down at the dinner table for Christmas dinner, the Royal Family's festivities will look a little different than the average household.
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Meghan Markle has revealed there's one Christmas gift she won't be getting for her little Prince Archie, four, this year after he was inspired by a close family friend. During a recent Netflix Q&A for the newly released short film The After, Meghan shared some adorable details about Archie's personality. Meghan chatted with British actor David Oyelowo, along with close friend and photographer Misan Harriman in Montecito, California, where she lives with husband Prince Harry and children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.