OHMYGOSSIP — Prince George and Princess Charlotte’s Christmas presents will come in personalised festive sacks.
Their mother Duchess Catherine has bought the young royals a large mailbag each from Selfridges in London, which have been customised to include their name.
According to MailOnline they have a crown printed on them and the words “Expresss Mail Service Please deliver the enclosed presents to [Name] Delivery date: 25th December If undelivered please return to Father Christmas, The North Pole”.
The festive sacks are “large enough to cater for even the most generous amount of Christmas presents,” according to the company that makes them, Harrow & Green.
Philip Taylor, who runs the business with his wife Tanya, refused to comment on individual customers but said: “We are obviously delighted that all sorts of customers love our products.
“When we formed the business five years ago we went for a very high end, quality product but one that sold at a reasonable price. It’s the kind of thing a child will enjoy year after year and even take with them when they leave home.
“They are made from a natural plant material and we ensure that everything is ethically sourced.
“They have proved hugely popular with parents who want something for their children that is quality, personal and will last.”
Meanwhile, Prince William recently revealed that Prince George is so eager for Christmas that he has been sneakily unwrapping some of his gifts prematurely.
Kiss FM DJ AJ King revealed all about the cheeky youngster after speaking to the Duke of Cambridge at a Christmas party for mental health charity The Mix, which supports people aged 13-25 through life’s difficulties.
AJ – who was performing a DJ set at the bash – said: “The Duke said they were all really excited about Christmas and that George is already opening his presents. He thought it was quite funny. That’s kids for you, even the ones that are princes.”
William confirmed his family of four would be having their own little Christmas together.
The DJ added: “I said Christmas would be a bit different for his children this year and he said they would be having a family Christmas together.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Prince Charles has spoken out against religious persecution.
The 68-year-old royal warned that rising intolerance risks repeating the “horrors” of the Holocaust.
Speaking during BBC Radio 4’s religious Thought for the Day segment, he said: “We are now seeing the rise of many populist groups across the world that are increasingly aggressive to those who adhere to a minority faith. All of this has deeply disturbing echoes of the dark days of the 1930s.
“My parents’ generation fought and died in a battle against intolerance, monstrous extremism and inhuman attempts to exterminate the Jewish population of Europe.
“That nearly 70 years later we should still be seeing such evil persecution is to me beyond all belief. We owe it to those who suffered and died so horribly not to repeat the horrors of the past.”
Prince Charles urged listeners to remember “how the story of the Nativity unfolds with the fleeing of the holy family to escape violent persecution”.
He added: “We might also remember that when the prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca to Medina, he did so because he too was seeking the freedom for himself and his followers to worship.
“According to the United Nations, 5.8 million more people abandoned their homes in 2015 than the year before, bringing the annual total to a staggering 65.3 million. That is almost equivalent to the entire population of the United Kingdom.
“The suffering doesn’t end when they arrive seeking refuge in a foreign land.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Prince Harry’s appointment as patron of the Rugby Football League has been praised.
The 32-year-old royal replaces his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth in the role, and members of the RFL are thrilled with Harry’s new role.
Group Chairman and Member of Parliament for Leeds North West MP, Greg Mulholland said: “The Group is delighted at the appointment of His Royal Highness as the new patron of the Rugby Football League.
“Prince Harry is a huge fan of sport, and of rugby in particular, and I hope that that he will rekindle the Royal Family’s involvement in Rugby League.
“Rugby league is a fantastic sport and one that is embedded in local communities, where it is of huge importance to people, and it is also a sport played in towns and cities across the country. I hope that the Rugby League authorities will be able to work closely with Prince Harry to encourage more young people to play the game, get active and stay healthy.
“I also look forward to once again seeing the Challenge Cup presented at Wembley Stadium by a member of The Royal Family.”
Harry will also become the new patron of the Rugby Football Union, while his brother Prince William is set to take over responsibility for the Welsh Rugby Union.
WRU president Dennis Gethin said: “We thank Her Majesty the Queen for her support over the years.
“We are delighted that the Duke of Cambridge will take over from his grandmother as patron of the Welsh Rugby Union.
“Since becoming vice patron in 2007, His Royal Highness has been a great ambassador, not only for the Welsh Rugby Union, but for young people and for sport generally.
“He makes a great difference to everyone he meets on his regular visits to Wales and to Principality Stadium, interacting with all kinds of individuals and groups including players past and present, volunteers, apprentices, veterans and staff.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Prince Charles is trying to be more adventurous with his paintings.
The 68-year-old royal is a keen artist and during a visit to The Ayrshire Hospice in Ayr, Scotland, this week, Charles joined patients and staff at an art class and told them about his own works.
Hospice patient Jim Fitzsimmons told reporters: “He did very well but we’ve all seen his landscapes so we knew he could paint.
“He said he’s trying to be more bold in his painting these days and was giving us good tips.”
Speaking about the hospice, Charles said: “This is a splendid hospice and having met some of you I can tell you that I’m so full of admiration for the love and care in this place.
“It clearly makes a huge difference to so many and I hope it goes from strength to strength.”
Earlier this year, Charles’ wife Duchess Camilla praised his painting skills but admitted she was not so artistic.
She said: “I wish I had more time, I do it very badly. He’s so good; I get frustrated and give up. [I want to] tip out my toys from the pram.”
And Charles is actually one of the UK’s most successful living artists.
The heir apparent – also known as the Prince of Wales – has sold £2 million worth of lithographs through his shop at his home in Highgrove House.
Lithographs – which is the process of painting on limestone and printing the image onto paper – is the Prince’s preferred technique and has allowed him to make many copies of his paintings.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Duchess Catherine and Prince William will spend Christmas with her family, for the sake of their children.
The royal couple have chosen to have Christmas with Catherine’s family in Berkshire, England, rather than at Queen Elizabeth’s Sandringham estate and parenting expert Lisa Clegg believes the decision is based on a desire for their kids, Prince George, three and Princess Charlotte, 19 months, to have an informal holiday season.
She told MailOnline: “The decision has been made out of a desire to put Charlotte and George first.
“If William and Kate can take a step back from Official Royal duties at certain times, in order to keep life as simple and normal as possible for George and Charlotte then that’s absolutely the right decision.
“The children are still very young and so won’t understand the restraints within certain obligations of the Royal family and to sit down and be quiet in particular situations.
“They are only little and need to be able to be children and get carried away with the excitement and fun of Christmas, without the world looking on them.
“For this reasons, it’s beneficial for them to be in a more relaxed environment.”
Meanwhile, Prince William recently revealed that Prince George is so eager for Christmas that he has been sneakily unwrapping some of his gifts prematurely.
Kiss FM DJ AJ King revealed all about the cheeky youngster after speaking to the Duke of Cambridge at a Christmas party for mental health charity The Mix, which supports people aged 13-25 through life’s difficulties.
AJ – who was performing a DJ set at the bash – said: “The Duke said they were all really excited about Christmas and that George is already opening his presents. He thought it was quite funny. That’s kids for you, even the ones that are princes.”
William confirmed his family of four would be having their own little Christmas together.
The DJ added: “I said Christmas would be a bit different for his children this year and he said they would be having a family Christmas together.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Meghan Markle has been inundated with work offers since her relationship with Prince Harry was made public.
The ‘Suits’ actress has been dating the 32-year-old British royal for months and after their secret romance was revealed, Meghan has received a number of offers to host her own cooking show.
A source told the New York Daily News: “Now the whole situation is different. Meghan’s agents have seen their phones ringing off the hook from both sides of the Atlantic.
“With her culinary knowledge and her appeal, many TV executives feel she could be a huge star. She wanted to emulate Nigella’s shows and success; now this is her chance.
“Everyone knows that the dream scenario is getting Harry on the show.”
Meghan, 35, who has her own lifestyle website The TIG, has previously spoken about her passion for food.
She said: “Food is a huge part of my life and I absolutely love to cook. The TIG is a great way for me to share that passion right now, but I think it’s a pretty safe bet to say I will be guest judging on some food competition shows one day soon and likely releasing a cookbook down the road.”
Meghan previously dated chef Cory Vitiello and revealed that she and her friend Tom Sellers, “have often talked about doing a food show together where we travel and eat our way through a country, much like Gwyneth Paltrow and Mario Batali did for PBS with ‘Spain: On The Road Again.'”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip have “heavy colds.”
The 90-year-old monarch and her spouse have decided not to travel to their Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, England – where they usually celebrate the festive season – because they’ve both been attacked by the virus and have decided to rest up.
A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have heavy colds, and so have decided not to travel to Sandringham today.”
The queen and the 95-year-old duke were initially scheduled to travel to King’s Lynn on Wednesday (21.12.16) and then make their way to their lavish country house.
It’s not yet known whether they’re planning to travel up before Christmas (25.12.16) or whether the couple will now celebrate the festive season at Buckingham Palace.
But the royal pair won’t be alone as their grandson Prince Harry – the son of Prince Charles – has agreed to tuck into a delicious dinner with them on Sunday.
His brother Prince William, on the other hand, won’t be around this year as him and his wife Duchess Catherine have decided to take their children Prince George, three, and 19-month-old daughter Princess Charlotte to her parents home. It will be the couple’s first Christmas away from Sandringham since George and Charlotte were born.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Queen Elizabeth approves of Prince Harry’s relationship with Meghan Markle.
The 32-year-old royal has been dating the ‘Suits’ actress for the past few months and although she has yet to meet the monarch, Queen Elizabeth is thrilled to see her grandson so happy.
A source told Us Weekly: “She’s delighted to see Harry in a loving relationship.”
And Meghan has been getting help and advice from Harry’s communications secretary Jason Knauf and private secretary Ed Lane Fox.
The insider explained: “There have been times where Meghan’s been unsure [of protocol and having a direct line to Harry’s most trusted aides has been a godsend.”
And Meghan has also turned to Sophie Trudeau – the wife of Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau – for advice on how to cope with the attention surrounding her relationship.
The source explained: “Sophie went through a similar situation. She was a television host and focused a lot on pop culture – then she became the story herself. Mentor might be too big of a word, but Sophie’s unique insight has been so helpful.”
Another insider claimed the pair will get engaged quite soon as they are so serious about each other.
The source said: “I can see them engaged by the spring. He’s head over heels.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined guests at Queen Elizabeth’s Christmas lunch on Tuesday (20.12.16).
The young royals were among the guests who helped to celebrate the festive season at Buckingham Palace, where they were joined by their parents, Prince William and Duchess Catherine and their uncle Prince Harry.
Zara and Mike Tindall, who are expecting their second child, were also at the annual gathering, along with Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla and Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice.
Meanwhile, Prince William recently revealed that his three-year-old son is so eager for Christmas that he has been sneakily unwrapping some of his gifts prematurely.
Kiss FM DJ AJ King revealed all about the cheeky youngster after speaking to the Duke of Cambridge at a Christmas party for mental health charity The Mix, which supports people aged 13-25 through life’s difficulties.
AJ – who was performing a DJ set at the bash – said: “The Duke said they were all really excited about Christmas and that George is already opening his presents. He thought it was quite funny. That’s kids for you, even the ones that are princes.”
William confirmed his family of four would be having their own little Christmas together.
The DJ added: “I said Christmas would be a bit different for his children this year and he said they would be having a family Christmas together.”
It’s not the first time George has been showered with gifts as William previously admitted his son was “far too spoilt” on his third birthday in July.
When asked what the young royal was getting to mark the milestone, the prince replied: “I am not telling. He got too many things, he’s far too spoilt. He’s not into boats yet.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Prince William and Michael Phelps bonded over fatherhood.
The royal presented the Olympic swimmer with his Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards in Birmingham, England, over the weekend and the pair chatted about their children.
William has Prince George, three and 19-month-old daughter Princess Charlotte with his wife Duchess Catherine, while Michael and his spouse Nicole Johnson have seven-month-old son Boomer together.
After asking Boomer’s age, William joked: “Oh, I see why the retirement is looming. You’ll never leave the house again!”
William gave a rambling speech when he presented Michael with his award at the star-studded ceremony.
He said: “It’s a particular privilege to be here tonight Michael to give you your Lifetime Achievement Award. You’re one of the greatest sporting icons the world has ever had. Your 23 gold medals, never mind all the other colours, pales into sheer superhuman history. You should be so proud of your achievements and it will be many many years, if ever before anyone stands here again and calls you the greatest athlete in history so many many congratulations and hopefully your retirement gives somebody else the chance now.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Duchess Catherine will replace Queen Elizabeth as patron of the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club.
The tennis enthusiast – who is married to the Queen’s grandson Prince William – will represent the royals at events for the club, which runs the Wimbledon championships, after Queen Elizabeth decided to scale back her duties.
Prince Harry will become the new patron of the Rugby Football Union, while Prince William is set to take over responsibility for the Welsh Rugby Union.
WRU president Dennis Gethin said: “We thank Her Majesty the Queen for her support over the years.
“We are delighted that the Duke of Cambridge will take over from his grandmother as patron of the Welsh Rugby Union.
“Since becoming vice patron in 2007, His Royal Highness has been a great ambassador, not only for the Welsh Rugby Union, but for young people and for sport generally.
“He makes a great difference to everyone he meets on his regular visits to Wales and to Principality Stadium, interacting with all kinds of individuals and groups including players past and present, volunteers, apprentices, veterans and staff.”
The Queen has decided to cut her workload and has stepped down from 25 patronages.
Buckingham palace said in a statement: “Her Majesty has enjoyed a close and active association with a great number of [the patronages] throughout her reign. Her Majesty will continue to serve as patron to hundreds of charities and institutions but will now share this work with her family.
“Many of the organisations listed already have other members of the Royal Family as Vice-Patrons or Presidents which will ensure a smooth transition.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are to see in the new year together.
The couple are set to spend New Year’s Eve with one another (31.12.16) after falling for each other since they started dating earlier this year, but it’s not known if they will head to the ‘Suits’ star’s home in Toronto, Canada, or spend the festive break in London.
According to the Daily Star newspaper, the pair may even decide to meet in the middle and head to Los Angeles to bring in 2017.
But the couple will not be together for Christmas.
The 32-year-old royal was spotted dropping Meghan, 35, off at London Heathrow Airport over the weekend where she flew back to Toronto, where she lives and films the US TV drama series.
The prince was spotted at the airport, where he was escorted by numerous protection officers.
Harry is expected to spend Christmas time with his grandmother Queen Elizabeth and the other royals, but his brother Prince William is set to spend such time with his in-laws this year.
William, his wife Duchess Catherine and their kids, Prince George, three, and 19-month-old Princess Charlotte will head over to her parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, for the festive celebration.
It will be the couple’s first Christmas away from Sandringham since George and Charlotte were born.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Princess Beatrice has praised a children’s hospice for doing “invaluable work”.
The 28-year-old royal visited the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice’s Russell House unit in Huddersfield, west Yorkshire – which supports youngsters with life-shortening conditions – and brought along presents and cakes for the kids.
Beatrice – who is a patron of the charity and opened the centre in 2013 – said: “I am incredibly proud to be patron of Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice and feel privileged to share with you the invaluable work the charity does in supporting children with life-shortening conditions and their families.
“We really need to think of a new word for hospice as this is so much more than that, it is a magical place, it is a family and I’m delighted to be a part of that family.”
Beatrice met families and youngsters at the Alice in Wonderland-themed Christmas party and was presented with a bouquet of flowers by nine-year-old Milly-May Dyson.
Peter Branson, chief executive of Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice, accompanied the royal on the tour and thanked her afterwards for her “wonderful support”.
He said: “It has been absolutely fantastic to have Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice here to meet our children and families.
“Princess Beatrice has been a wonderful supporter of our charity for over three years now and it was great to be able to welcome her to Russell House again and share some of our families’ stories.
“Quite simply, we are here to say yes to every family who needs our support, and being able to give them magical experiences like meeting a real princess was fantastic and they have all gone away with memories that will last a lifetime.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Prince Harry gets a “huge kick” out of helping others.
The 32-year-old royal has admitted he loves going to Africa – where he founded charity Sentebale, which helps kids affected by Aids and HIV – because he likes to “escape” from normality and feels great to be able to do “something constructive”.
Speaking on ITV documentary ‘Prince Harry in Africa’, he said: “I’ve got a year off I want to do something constructive with my life and something to make my mother proud.
“For me, personally, it’s an escape. I have this love of Africa that will never disappear and I hope the love carries on for my children as well. For me I get a huge kick out of helping others.”
The flame-haired prince admitted when he first came to Africa to help youngsters he felt like the “ginger white prince who had come to try to make these kids laugh”.
During the show he was seen reuniting with African orphan Mutsu Postane, who he first met 12 years ago.
Harry met him last year in Lesotho when the documentary was filmed, and afterwards the youngster said: “I felt very happy, very excited. I’m very comfortable around Harry, he is very comfortable around me. We click.”
Also in the documentary, Harry was praised by Sir Elton John for carrying on his late mother Princess Diana’s charity work in Africa following her death aged 36 in 1997.
He said: “If his mother was alive, she’d still be doing the work she set out to be doing, and he’s carrying it on in the best possible way.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Prince George has already started opening his Christmas presents.
Prince William has revealed his three-year-old son – who he has with wife Duchess Catherine, along with 19-month-old daughter Princess Charlotte – is so eager for the big day he has been sneakily unwrapping some of his gifts prematurely.
Kiss FM DJ AJ King revealed all about the cheeky youngster after speaking to the Duke of Cambridge at a Christmas party for mental health charity The Mix, which supports people aged 13-25 through life’s difficulties.
AJ – who was performing a DJ set at the bash – said: “The duke said they were all really excited about Christmas and that George is already opening his presents. He thought it was quite funny. That’s kids for you, even the ones that are princes.”
William confirmed his family of four would be having their own little Christmas together.
The DJ added: “I said Christmas would be a bit different for his children this year and he said they would be having a family Christmas together.”
It’s not the first time George has been showered with gifts as William previously admitted his son was “far too spoilt” on his third birthday in July.
When asked what the young royal was getting to mark the milestone, the prince replied: “I am not telling. He got too many things, he’s far too spoilt. He’s not into boats yet.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Prince William will join his in-laws for a pheasant shoot on Boxing Day (26.12.16).
The Duke of Cambridge will head to the Yattendon Estate in Thatcham, Berkshire, south east England, for the event with his wife Duchess Catherine’s parents Michael and Carole Middleton, and her sister Pippa Middleton and fiancé James Matthews.
A royal insider told the Daily Express newspaper: “William did not want to want to shoot at Sandringham so Carole has negotiated a deal to shoot at the Yattendon Estate on Boxing Day.
“Special concessions have been made in light of Carole’s royal connections.
“Pippa has also had a hand in organising it all as she will also be taking part with her husband to be.”
The shoot is expected to cost the royals more than £9,000 as it is priced at £39 a bird plus tax to gun down a minimum of 200 pheasant and partridge.
Wills and his in-laws will get started around 9am and finish up about 4pm with a drink at the nearby Royal Oak pub.
In between, the royals will take a break for a sausage sandwich around 11am followed by a catered lunch.
William, Catherine and their two children, Prince George, three, and 19-month-old Princess Charlotte, will spend part of the festive period with the Middletons at their £5 million Manor in Bucklebury, Berkshire.
Prince Philip traditionally runs a Boxing Day shoot on Queen Elizabeth’s Sandringham estate.

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