OHMYGOSSIP — Sarah Ferguson is in Australia to support a $3.2 million fundraising campaign for an intensive care unit (ICU).
The Duchess of York visited the ICU at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney today (20.10.16), where she was given a tour of the critical care ward to see all the life-saving work the doctors and nurses do in the unit.
Sarah also had a look at some of the equipment in the medical facility which the campaign is hoping to raise money to replace.
The initiative is hoping to raise funds for new dialysis machines, critical care beds and bedside patient monitors.
She wrote on Twitter: “Loved seeing Sister Anthea, the amazing patients and staff @SVHSydney today. Looking forward to the #lifeball @scg tomorrow night #Australia”
On Friday (21.10.16), the duchess will be the guest of honour at the St Vincent’s Curran Foundation’s Life Ball, where the campaign will be officially launched.
A tweet on the hospital’s Twitter account recently read: “Very excited to be hosting @SarahTheDuchess today who is joining us in support of our #ICU fundraising campaign”
Sarah’s visit comes days after she posted a philosophical quote on Twitter calling for her fans to see a “mirror” in other people’s behaviour, a day after her 57th birthday.
She wrote: “#believe in yourself. See a #mirror in other people’s #behaviour…. #beautiful #sunset (sic)”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Prince Harry is enlisting the help of a man dubbed “the original horse whisperer” to help veterans.
The 33-year-old royal is keen to “understand” the technique of communicating with equines through body language done by Monty Roberts, who has long been a pal of Queen Elizabeth and worked on her horses over the years, because he has also helped ex-servicemen and women.
The 81-year-old star said: “The prince has learned of this work and wanted to get a greater understanding. It will be an honour to show him.”
Monty has taught his technique to former soldiers to help them deal with “hidden wounds”, the likes of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The self-confessed cowboy from California still speaks to the 90-year-old monarch every year and thanked Harry’s grandmother for helping him to get where he is today after she employed him to work on her horses.
He added to the London Evening Standard newspaper: “I owe Her Majesty everything. If she hadn’t pushed me, I would still be a cowboy from Salinas and the world would not know about my methods of training horses with non-violence.
“She always takes my calls. Every year, two, three, four times a year that we get together, we discuss what’s happened, we discuss what we want to do.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — A Team GB Olympic hockey player joked to Prince Harry she only used crutches to get his attention at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday night (18.10.16).
Susannah Townsend, who needs the walking aid after undergoing knee surgery last week, attended a royal reception for the medal-winning members of Britain’s Olympics and Paralympics squads and quipped that she wasn’t even injured but just wanted to stand out so he would speak to her.
An onlooker said: “Harry jokingly asked if her leg injury had occurred from a night celebrating in the Team GB parade the previous day, but Susannah just made him laugh by saying she wasn’t even injured and had just used the crutches to get his attention.”
The pair also shared a laugh when Harry misheard Susannah, thinking she said it was going to take 69 months, rather than six to nine, to recover from her injury.
The eyewitness added to Us Weekly magazine: “They were discussing her recovery time of six to nine months, but Harry widened his eyes and said he thought she said 69! It led to giggles… about that particular sex position.”
The 32-year-old royal was also overheard saying he will go to watch Susannah and the British hockey team play at the 2018 World Cup.
Harry chatted to several Olympians and Paralympians at the event, and reserved a special embrace for swimmer Ellie Simmonds.
He got down on one knee to give the Paralympian a hug before having a chat with the star.
She said afterwards: “It was the first time I’d met Harry and he gave me a hug. I must have mentioned to someone I was really looking forward to meeting him and he just hugged me.’
“It’s great to come to the Palace which is incredible and to be honoured by the Olympics and Paralympics – it’s amazing.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Queen Elizabeth’s corgis have their own menu which consists of fresh rabbit, beef, chicken and lamb.
The 90-year-old monarch’s former chef, Darren McGrady – who worked for the royal for 11 years – has revealed the canines are extremely well looked after, so much so he would have to cook up special meals for the mutts on a daily basis.
He said: “When I worked at the Palace, we actually had a royal menu for the dogs.
“It would be chosen and sent to us in the kitchen every month by Mrs Fennick, who took care of all the dogs at Sandringham.
“It would list each day what the dogs were to have. One day it would be beef, the next day chicken, the next day lamb, the next day rabbit and it alternated through those days.
“The beef would come in, we would cook it, dice it into really fine pieces and then we did same with the chicken. We’d poach them, and again chop them really, really small to make sure there were no bones so the dogs wouldn’t choke.”
The chef also revealed the queen’s pooches would indulge in freshly caught food if Prince William or Prince Harry had a successful hunting day.
He added to HELLO! Online: “Prince William and Prince Harry used to shoot rabbits on the Windsor Estate, so we’d get the rabbits, they’d have to be cleaned and then cooked.
“Some days some of the dogs were – shall we say for a better word – a little bunged up so we’d have to add cabbage on the menu, and then other days we’d actually put rice in there for the other way. It really was a case of following the menu.”
Darren was also Princess Diana’s chef for four years and in August he paid tribute to the late royal on the 19th anniversary of her death.
He tweeted: “19 years ago today I had dinner prepared for a special lady and her boys. She didn’t come home. #RIPPrincessDiana. (sic)”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Prince Charles has attended a Gaelic festival.
The Prince of Wales headed to Scotland for The Royal National Mod in Stornoway, Outer Hebrides – where he is known as the Lord of the Isles – to take in several performances from the musicians and dancers and to present a prize.
Charles, 67, handed the Gaelic Learner of the Year award to Carmine Calajezzi – who is from Italy – after he became fluent in the language following a cycling tour in the Western Isles.
According to the Press and Journal, John Macleod, president of An Comunn Gaidhealach (The Highland Association) said: “It’s an honour to have had His Royal Highness, the Lord of the Isles, attend this year’s Royal National Mod.
“Today has been a significant day in the history of the Mod, and I’m sure for the people of the Western Isles too.
“Carmine is a worthy winner of the Gaelic Learner of the Year award, his hard work and commitment has been remarkable.
“The level of competition already this year has been outstanding and we’re delighted to have witnessed such high levels of Gaelic being spoken in the younger generations.”
More than 50 competitions take place throughout the Mod across Stornoway.
The Highland Association founded the Mod and it counts Queen Elizabeth as its patron.
The festival features competitive performances of Gaelic music and song, highland dance, drama and sport.
This year’s Mod started runs from October 14 to October 22.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Princess Eugenie was absent for a scheduled engagement at Buckingham Palace last night (18.10.16).
The 28-year-old was set to attend a reception for the Olympians and Paralympians who won medals at the Rio 2016 Games this summer, but she pulled out of the event.
It is not yet known why Eugenie wasn’t in attendance, with aides not disclosing the reason of her absence.
But several royals were at the event, including Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, as well as Prince William, Prince Harry and Duchess Catherine.
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and The Duke of Kent also spoke to Olympians and Paralympians at the reception.
Eugenie’s absence from Buckingham Palace comes a month after she and her boyfriend, Jack Brooksbank, flew to Queen Elizabeth’s Scottish residence, Balmoral, to ask for the queen’s blessing for their engagement.
The loved up couple spent two days at the monarch’s Balmoral Castle because Eugenie’s cousin Prince Harry was hosting a shooting party to celebrate his 32nd birthday.
Jack is thought to have used the time wisely to ask Eugenie’s grandmother for her approval.
An insider said at the time: “You could call this weekend a rite of passage for Jack. There is no way he would be invited to stay with the Queen unless he was being welcomed into the royal fold and the bosom of the family.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Prince Harry greeted Ellie Simmonds with a hug at a Buckingham Palace reception last night (18.10.16).
The 32-year-old royal got down on one knee and gave the Paralympic swimmer a warm embrace before having a chat with her at the event to celebrate the success of the ParalympicsGB and Team GB medallists from Rio 2016.
She said afterwards: “It was the first time I’d met Harry and he gave me a hug. I must have mentioned to someone I was really looking forward to meeting him and he just hugged me.’
“It’s great to come to the Palace which is incredible and to be honoured by the Olympics and Paralympics – it’s amazing.”
In Brazil, Ellie won gold to add to the two she took home at the London 2012 Games.
Several royals including Duchess Catherine, Prince William and Queen Elizabeth were all in attendance to thank the Olympians and Paralympians for their outstanding efforts over the summer.
Show-jumper Nick Skelton was also at the spectacle and admitted the event made him “proud to be British”.
He said: “It makes you so proud to be British. Only Britain would do all of this for its medal winners.
“It’s wonderful with the support of lottery funding and people in general. It’s been a fantastic 24 hours.”
Team GB finished in second position in the Rio 2016 table with 67 medals to their name, including 27 golds.
ParalympicsGB also finished second in the standings after amassing an incredible 147 medals, 64 of them gold.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Prince William listens to Rebecca Ferguson’s music when he runs.
The 34-year-old royal revealed to the pop star herself that he puts her albums on when he goes for a job, much to her delight, when he met her at a gala dinner in Shanghai last year.
She said: “I had a tough upbringing, so meeting Prince William was special.
“He told me he listens to my music when he runs and then asked about my kids.”
Rebecca was shocked when William – who has son Prince George, three, and 17-month-old daughter Princess Charlotte with wife Duchess Catherine – asked about her children, Lillie and Karl, because she didn’t think he would know who they were.
She added to Closer magazine: “I was stunned. I went home and said to Karl and Lillie, ‘Guess what? Prince William knows who you are, how mad is that?’ ”
The brunette beauty performed for William and other guests at the gala dinner as part of the Great Festival of Creativity, and she admitted afterwards she was overwhelmed with emotion.
She tweeted: “Just performed for his royal highness and I got a little emotional I am not to proud to say I am extremely lucky and blessed come along way
“From where I was god has been kind xxx
“Had to leave my kids at home still I hope they will be proud of their mummy love you the world
“He has all the charm and grace and warmth as Diana what a lovely person I am honoured lovely memory for the grandkids (sic)”
Rebecca’s performance was censored by a scrutinising committee which banned songs containing mild sexual references or religious connotations as they could be deemed offensive to local sensitivities.
Rebecca’s spokesperson said at the time: “After our hosts had been through all Rebecca’s song lyrics, we were asked to make sure she did not perform ‘I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm’, ‘Lover Man’, or ‘God Bless The Child’.
“They told us they loved ‘Blue Moon’ and ‘Get Happy’, and so she was happy to include those songs.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Prince George is “fascinated” by fencing and Princess Charlotte loves horse riding.
Duchess Catherine has revealed her and husband Prince William’s three-year-old son is a big fan of the fast-paced sport because he loves the head guards the athletes use, and their 17-month-old daughter loves getting on a horse.
While speaking to equestrian gold medallist Natasha Baker, the 34-year-old duchess said: “George is fascinated by fencing but I think that’s because of the face shields.
“Charlotte would have loved to be here but she’d be running riot!”
Natasha later revealed she had a good chat with Catherine about Charlotte’s love of horses.
The Paralympian told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “I asked her how the children were and she said Charlotte is really enjoying her riding which is great to hear and I said we may see her here on a line-up in 20 years time.
“She emphasised that Charlotte has this passion about horses and although she doesn’t echo it, she’ll do her best to champion and encourage it.”
Catherine met Natasha at a Buckingham Palace reception for all of Team GB and ParalympicsGB’s medallists from the Rio 2016 Games.
Like Charlotte, Queen Elizabeth is also a big fan of horses and she enjoyed a chat with show-jumper Nick Skelton at the event.
He added: “You don’t need to give the Queen any advice, she’s very knowledgeable about all equestrian sports. She can tell me a thing or two!
“What’s so nice is to see so many of the royal family here tonight.”
William, Prince Harry, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent were also at the event.

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OHMYGOSSIP — A royal beautician is insuring her hands for £15 million.
Deborah Mitchell, whose clients including Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, is no longer allowed to open doors for herself and must wear silk gloves when she is using cutlery and wear hand protectors when she walks her two dogs as part of the deal.
She told MailOnline: “It might sound strange to some but it actually makes good business sense for me.
“I fly all over the world treating celebrities and royalty. This would not be possible if I damaged my hands, even with a small paper cut as I could not treat anyone until it healed.
“My hands are so important to me as I could be called at any minute to attend an important trip with a client and I would never want to let them down.”
Deborah – who also has celeb clients including Dannii Minogue and Tess Daly – is no longer allowed to touch a kettle, microwave, oven or pots and pans without wearing gloves, and must also use a letter opener to open envelopes while wearing silk gloves.
The businesswoman – who is thought to be worth around £33 million partly thanks to her company Heaven Skincare – added: “Without my hands, I would not be able to earn a living and make my clients beautiful – and that isn’t an option for me.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Senior naval officers have called for a replacement royal yacht to be produced.
Rear Admiral Sir John Garnier, Rear Admiral Sir Robert Woodard and Commodore Anthony Morrow commanded Her Majesty’s Yacht Britannia between them from 1985 and 1997 – when it was decommissioned – and they are keen for a new addition to the royal fleet.
In a letter to the Daily Telegraph newspaper, they wrote: “We are happy to add weight to the strong support that has been given in letters from many of your readers to the campaign to seek a replacement for the Royal Yacht Britannia.
“Our combined experience respectively in command of Britannia, from 1985 until she was decommissioned in 1997, witnessed the highly significant and tangible contribution she made for the United Kingdom throughout those and previous years.”
The trio also highlighted some comments by Prince Philip from 1997 when he said the Britannia yacht had “produced tangible and intangible contributions to the British economy”.
They added: “It was very disappointing that these benefits were not fully recognised at that time.
“However, we believe that the highly impressive role that Britannia played for the nation throughout those years could be continued well with a replacement royal yacht to enhance the prestige and trade of the United Kingdom in these times of great change.”
In 1997 the Conservative government said they were keen to replace the vessel, but they lost the election to Labour in May that year.
Labour then announcement the ship was being retired and there would be no replacement.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Queen Elizabeth is looking for a new cleaner.
The 90-year-old monarch has placed an advert for someone to make sure her historic vases and “irreplaceable paintings” stay in tip-top condition at her official Scottish residence, the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, with the successful candidate in line for £8,580 a year.
An advert placed on the Royal website states: “It is delivering extraordinary service in incredible surroundings.
“You’ll work in all areas of the Palace, including the public visitor route, staff offices and State rooms, ensuring they’re presented to their best for colleagues, visitors and, of course, the Royal Family.
“Aiming for the highest standards, you’ll clean and care for interiors and items, from restrooms, carpets and furniture, to historic vases and irreplaceable paintings.
“And, in an environment where development and training is commonplace, you’ll be able to grow your skills within your role.”
The position is for 20 hours over five days a week and applications close on October 29.
Keen applicants who don’t have any previous cleaning experience need not worry as it is “by no means essential”.
The ad states: “Housekeeping or cleaning experience would be an asset, but is by no means essential. We’re more interested in your outstanding team working skills.
“This is your opportunity to use your enthusiasm and passion to deliver the exceptional.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Queen Elizabeth will host a reception for Britain’s Rio Olympics and Paralympics medallists today (18.10.16).
The 90-year-old monarch will invite those who took home a bronze, silver or gold medal at the Rio 2016 Games to Buckingham Palace to celebrate their success over the summer.
As well as the queen, the Olympians and Paralympians could rub shoulders with Prince Philip, Prince William, Duchess Catherine, Prince Harry, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Princess Eugenie.
Team GB finished in second position in the Rio 2016 table with 67 medals to their name, including 27 golds.
ParalympicsGB also finished second in the standings after amassing an incredible 147 medals, 64 of them gold.
It’s been a whirlwind few days for the Olympians and Paralympians as yesterday (17.10.16) they attended an athletes reception in Manchester, where they were praised by Prime Minister Theresa May.
She said: “Can I, on behalf of the whole country, congratulate you all – TeamGB and Paralympics GB – on one of the greatest sporting achievements in our history. Well done to all of you.
“After London 2012, many wondered whether that medal haul could ever be repeated.
“But you didn’t just repeat it, you beat it. And you made Britain the first ever nation to improve its performance at the Olympics and Paralympics following a home Games. So well done.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Prince Harry has urged runners to raise money for Heads Together organisation.
The 32-year-old royal has spoken out about the anti-stigma campaign and has invited long distance athletes off all ability who are participating in next year’s London Marathon, which he titled “the marathon for mental health” to raise money for the charity.
Speaking in a video message, which has since been reported on the Evening Standard website, the flame-haired hunk said: “Congratulations if you have got a place in the Virgin Money London Marathon. I hope the first timers amongst you are more excited than scared.
“If you already have a place and are undecided who to run for, William, Catherine and I would like to invite you to run with Heads Together.”
The campaign is set to raise awareness for people with mental health and will help to provide support to those battling with any form of mental challenges.
And Harry has revealed he is excited to support all of those competing in the annual event, which sees competitors run past Buckingham Palace as they dart to the finish line only a matter of metres away from the royal’s London abode.
Harry has admitted himself, his brother the Duke of Cambridge, and his sister-in-law the Duchess of Cambridge will all be waiting for the runners at the finish line.
He said: “The three of us can’t wait to cheer you on. See you at the finish line.”
Meanwhile, Harry is also desperate to end to the stigma surrounding mental health.
Speaking previously about the trio’s charity Heads Together, he said: “It’s time we ended the shame around mental health – the fear of judgement that stops people talking or getting help.”
Prince William, 34, vowed that himself, Harry and his wife Catherine, also 34, will do all they can to make it easy for those battling depression and any other form of illness to ask for help.
He said: “Mental health is not a dirty word. We all have mental health like we do physical health, good or ill.
“But not seeking help at those times when it all seems too much or we are depressed or anxious, can impact the rest of our lives. Put it simply the three of us want to make asking for help no longer a big deal.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Prince William is “very wise beyond his years”, according to musician Jon Bon Jovi.
The 34-year-old royal has been credited as “very engaging” and highly intelligent by the 54-year-old music legend, after the pair met at a charity concert for Centrepoint three years ago.
Speaking to the Mirror Online about William, the ‘Livin’ On a Prayer’ hitmaker said: “We were talking about his kids and his charity work.
“He is very engaging and very wise beyond his years.”
However, Jon has revealed he told William he was disappointed he didn’t have the honour of meeting the Duchess of Cambridge, which left him “cranky”.
Bon Jovi, who married his wife Dorothea in Las Vegas 27 years ago shares the same wedding anniversary as the royal couple on April 29, explained: “I told him how cranky we were that we didn’t meet his wife.”
Meanwhile, Bon Jovi has admitted his spouse was the key in helping him overcome his demons.
Speaking previously, he said: “There was a lot of darkness, really. I was going through a difficult period and it felt like the weight of the world was on my shoulders.
“It was a very, very difficult time that I haven’t fully rebounded from yet but my wife has been phenomenal. Without her, I am not sure how I would have coped.”
The couple – who have four children, Stephanie, 23, Jesse, 21, Jacob, 14, and Romeo, 12 – married in secret in Las Vegas and Jon considers himself to be a lucky man.
He shared: “She is very wise. She gave me four great … she is great and undyingly loyal.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Prince Harry has slammed the treatment of British troops as a “joke”.
The 32-year-old royal – who served a s a former attack pilot in two tours of Afghanistan – is upset by the way the Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT) and the Operation Northmoor, who were set up to divulge more information about alleged abuses, as ridiculous, and urges for more support to be invested on the heroes who face prosecution.
However, Harry has had to keep his opinion to himself because of strict rules, which have been set up to bar royals from having their input on political situations.
Speaking to The Sun newspaper about Harry’s thoughts, a source said: “Harry is furious at the treatment of some British troops.
“He thinks the whole thing is a joke and is very concerned about the support these men and women are getting.
“He’s frustrated he can’t intervene, but knows he would get in trouble as it would be seen as political interference if he spoke out.”
And IHAT are believed to be investigating over 1,500 cases of alleged abuse, which occurred during the Iraq War, whilst Northmoor are concentrating on 550 reports of abuse in Afghanistan.
Meanwhile, it has been reported Harry is in support of a new Department of Veterans’ affairs, to protect soldiers from “vexatious claims”.
The insider explained: “Men and women who served courageously are enduring this ordeal seemingly with no support.
“They should be backed to the hilt, not treated like common crooks.
“Harry’s view is that a Department of Veterans’ Affairs is a sensible way to achieve this. But he’s not able to say so.”
This news comes after the report that two British soldiers are allegedly being criminal investigated for detaining two Iraqi people who are believed to have killed British soldiers 13 years ago.

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