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| | Duchess Kate had fancy pizza delivered to the Carlyle on her last day in NYC | | Added 10 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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Before this week, Prince William and Duchess Kate had never been to New York. There was a rumor going around that Kate wanted to see the Statue of Liberty and maybe the Rockettes, and my mom made another good suggestion: Kate probably would have loved to go to FAO Schwartz. But as far as we know, Kate only got to do her scheduled outings, like wrapping gifts with children, cocktail parties at the consulate and a gala for St. Andrews. But still, Kate managed to have one relatively authentic New York experience: she got to have some New York pizza delivered to her hotel!
Kate Middleton is one class act, but that doesn’t mean she’s not like the rest of Us! The Duchess of Cambridge, who is pregnant with her second child, ordered pizza to her suite at New York’s swanky Carlyle hotel on Dec. 9, a source tells Us Weekly.
So what exactly does a royal get on their pizza? The insider tells Us the royal, who was taking a break before the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary dinner at the Met Museum, ordered “three very specific pizzas” from NYC eatery Serafina, which included “a spicy sausage pizza (with no mushroom) and a prosciutto “di Fabio” pizza (with no sliced tomatoes).”
The five-months pregnant duchess shared the delicacies with a Kensington Palace assistant, her private secretary Rebecca Deacon and hairstylist Amanda Cook-Tucker while she prepared for her evening engagement.
This isn’t the first time Middleton has craved the cheesy goodness either.
According to another source close to the couple, Prince William requested “two Pizza Express pizzas be delivered to their room at the Lindo Wing (at London’s St Mary’s hospital)” on the day his wife gave birth to her first son Prince George. “They both really love their pizza,” the insider told Us at the time, adding that Middleton’s also been spotted buying frozen pizzas at the supermarket over the years.
[From Us Weekly]
Usually, when a lady is preparing for a huge gala, she doesn?t want to eat anything beforehand because she doesn?t want to look bloated on the red carpet. I guess Kate didn?t care because she?s pregnant? And she might have thought that the food at the St. Andrews gala might suck? Still, I like the idea of Kate and her glam squad ordering pizzas and having a quiet moment together as they?re getting Kate ready for a big event.
And here?s Kate rolling her eyes when some bossy Yank told her to keep wrapping presents:
Photos courtesy of PCN, WENN, Fame/Flynet.
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| | Duchess Kate repeats a Jenny Packham gown for St. Andrews gala: lovely? | | Added 10 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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And finally, here are the photos of Duchess Kate and Prince William?s final evening event for their whirlwind American trip. They attended the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner at the Metropolitan Museum of Art last night. This was probably the best photo event from their entire trip ? they seemed to actually spend some time posing for photos on the MmoA steps.
Duchess Kate did a repeat! This dress is Jenny Packham, and she wore back in February of this year, to an event in London. Remember these photos? It was the first time the Queen allowed Kate to borrow some major diamonds from the royal collection and Kate?s sausage curls sort of ruined the look because we couldn?t even see the jewelry. Kate didn?t make the same mistake last night though ? she finally pulled her hair back for a sophisticated evening event, hallelujah. And Kate once again had some bling to show off: her earrings are MAJOR diamonds and emeralds. According to the royal reporters, these rocks are not ?borrowed?. They were a ?private gift.? Oh, and there?s a matching bracelet? YES.
As for the fact that Kate re-wore a dress that she originally wore when she wasn?t pregnant? I?m not really surprised. She?s not showing that much and the waist on this gown is pretty high. High enough to accommodate her small bump. I do wish she?d worn something we hadn?t seen before, especially since we know she?s got a closet full of clothes we?ve never seen, but whatever. The Packham is pretty and I like it more on its second outing than the first.
Here?s a better look at her earrings:
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| | Duchess Kate was mistaken for Elsa from 'Frozen' while in Harlem | | Added 10 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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Here are more photos of Duchess Kate?s Harlem outing on Monday. We?ll have the photos from the Nets game later, I promise! We got better photos of Kate in later on yesterday, so I wanted to use them. We?re getting a better look at her Goat coat, and the Daily Mail says that Kate had Goat (or someone) alter the $1000 coat to make it longer. You can see the extra fabric panel in these photos. Kate and her expensive coats? I?m not sure I get it. I mean, if you?re going to drop $1000 for a coat, God bless, but why double the cost to get a suit jacket altered into a light autumn ?mod? coat? Why not just buy a different coat that’s already the length you want? I guess that shows why I?m not a duchess.
Here?s an adorable story about Kate?s interaction with the kids in Harlem: when she walked into the Northside Center, all of the kids thought she was Elsa from Frozen!!! Rose Ann Harris, director of early childhood service, told media outlets: ?They thought she was the Princess from Frozen. When they heard she was coming they thought it was Elsa – we said a Princess and they got a Princess.? Well, technically they got a duchess, but sure. You know who is thrilled with this? DISNEY!!! Also: I once babysat for a kid who thought I was Jasmine from Aladdin. No joke!
After the trip to Harlem, Kate then went solo to a lunch at the British Consul General?s home in NYC. It was a nice luncheon full of British ex-pats or Brits who just live and work in NYC just because. The group included Matthew Rhys (yum), Colin Callender, Simon Collins, and more. They ate poached salmon and a dessert of apple and rhubarb crumble. No liquor for Kate either! Not even a sip of wine, apparently.
As for how Kate is feeling on this trip? by most accounts, she?s perfectly fine. In photos, she looks fine, maybe a little bit tired (but that could be jet lag). However, wherever she goes in NYC, she?s being trailed by an ambulance. No joke.
Photos courtesy of Fame/Flynet and Pacific Coast News.
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| | Kate Middleton is Radiant in Red at Children's Charity Event | | Added 10 years ago | Source: Celebrity Gossip |
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She always seems to know just what to wear and when Kate Middleton showed up at the EACH Appeal Launch on Tuesday (November 25), she scored all kinds of style points.
The Duchess of Cambridge selected a gorgeous red dress from Katherine Hooker for her apparel as she launched the East Anglia Children?s Hospices at the Norfolk Showground in Norwich, England.
During her remarks, Kate declared, ?I greatly admire the dedication, generosity and achievements of the charity?s supporters and volunteers, and look forward to seeing the progress of this campaign.?
Ms. Middleton?s visit is the beginning of a fundraising drive to raise $16 million to build and equip a new children?s hospice in the Norwich areal.
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| | Kate Middleton Dazzles in Blue at Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards | | Added 10 years ago | Source: Dickism |
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Here is Kate Middleton glowing in blue while arriving at the 2014 Wildlife Photographer of The Year Awards Ceremony at the Natural History Museum in London, England.
The pregnant Duchess, a keen amateur photographer, stepped out for her second engagement on the day she appeared in public for the first time in 11 weeks after suffering an extended bout of hyperemesis gravidarum, the severe morning sickness that also blighted the early stages of her first pregnancy with Prince George.
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| | Kate Middleton Cancels Visit to America's Cup Portsmouth Base | | Added 10 years ago | Source: Celebrity Gossip |
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While having yet another royal baby on the way is quite exciting, the pregnancy process is certainly taking its toll on Kate Middleton.
So far the Duchess of Cambridge has been forced to cancel several official engagements due to severe morning sickness, and it sounds like she just pulled out of another appearance.
Kate was slated to visit Sir Ben Ainslie?s America?s Cup team base in Portsmouth, England next week, but now she?ll instead stay home and rest.
A royal spokesperson noted that Middleton and her team of physicians are taking things on ?a day-by-day basis,? but she?s not out of the woods just yet.
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| | Prince William & Kate issue legal threat to photographer Niraj Tanna | | Added 10 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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Last week, something unusual happened. Prince William and Duchess Kate?s office made a major fuss over ?an individual? who they claimed was ?harassing? Prince George. What kind of harassment? They were complaining about a photographer talking photos of George when George was out and about with one of his nannies. This is the statement released by the Buckingham Palace spokesperson:
“The Duke and Duchess have taken legal steps to ask that an individual ceases harassing and following both Prince George and his nanny as they go about their ordinary daily lives,” Buckingham Palace spokesman James Roscoe said in a statement Thursday. ?There is reason to suspect that the individual may been placing Prince George under surveillance and monitoring his daily routines for a period of time.”
The photographer, who was seen last week at a London Park following the toddler and his nanny, has been approached several times in the past few years by palace authorities.
?The Duke and Duchess understand the particular public role that Prince George will one day inherit but while he is young, he must be permitted to lead as ordinary a life as possible,? Roscoe said. ?No parent would tolerate the suspicion of someone pursuing and harassing their child and carer whilst their child is playing in a public park or going about their daily activities.”
[From Today]
It was a strange story just at face value because it seemed like Will and Kate were complaining about photos being taken out in public, in a public park, which is just? well, unusual. Of course all royal babies (and all people) have privacy rights, but the whole thing just seemed? odd. Then it got even weirder. The photographer ?harassing? George was named, and it?s Ikon Pictures? photographer Niraj Tanna. Royal conspiracists have always noted the seemingly cozy relationship Tanna has with Kate and the Middleton family in particular, and it?s widely believed by those conspiracists that the Middletons have ?set up? photo-ops with Tanna several times when he got weird exclusives. I guess the bloom is off the rose with that relationship though ? over the past year, Tanna has been growing increasingly critical of William and Kate. And I guess they?ve noticed. Anyway, Tanna responded:
A photographer who has been accused of “harassing” Prince George by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has denied any wrongdoing will continue to take snaps of the 14-month old. Lawyers for Prince William and Kate Middleton accused two members of the press of intruding on the future king’s personal life as he went about his “ordinary daily” life with his nanny.
Lawyers for Tanna have insisted their client has not done anything wrong and the harassment accusations are “wholly without foundation”. In a seven page letter, Tanna’s lawyers said he was “fully entitled” to photograph Prince George in a public place and will “vigorously contest” any legal action.
It adds: “He will continue to undertake his work with the concerns of the Prince’s parents very much in mind.”
[From The International Business Times]
Interesting. While I don?t doubt that it would creep out any parent if a photographer had their long lens trained on their baby, it does feel like there?s something else at work here. We?ll see.
Oh, and The Mirror claims that IF Kate is feeling up to it, she and William are planning an official trip to New York. I think this would be Kate?s first-ever trip to New York. They?re loosely planning the trip for end of November/beginning of December. I hope they?re able to come. Skip Thanksgiving though and come in the beginning of December!
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| | Duchess Kate cancels her solo Malta trip, Prince William will go in her place | | Added 10 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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I assumed that Duchess Kate would cancel her big Malta trip, but it took forever to get that cancellation confirmed. Sources claimed that Kate was going to decide at the last minute, upon advice from her doctors, and that?s just what happened. I expected news yesterday, but Kate waited until today to announce that she?s not going on the Malta trip. William will be going in her place.
Still sick! Kate Middleton has been forced to drop out of her first solo royal tour to Malta due to her continued morning sickness, Kensington Palace tells Us Weekly.
The pregnant royal, who is expected to give birth to her second child in around six months, had been due to perform her first ever solo tour on behalf of the Royal Family in Malta on Saturday, Sept. 20.
But due to Prince George’s mother’s continuing morning sickness, the Duchess of Cambridge has had to cancel her royal commitments, handing over the role to her husband, Prince William, instead.
“The doctors advised her last night,” a source tells Us, of the recommedation Middleton received before making her difficult decision about the two-day tour.
“The Duchess of Cambridge will no longer visit Malta this weekend,” the Palace revealed. “The Duke of Cambridge will undertake the visit instead. Her Royal Highness continues to suffer from the effects of Hyperemesis Gravidarum. The decision not to visit was taken by the Duke and Duchess on the advice of the Duchess’s doctors.”
“The Duke is honored to represent Her Majesty The Queen on the visit, which commemorates the 50th anniversary of Malta?s independence. The visit itinerary remains unchanged.”
Middleton endured the same extreme morning sickness during her first pregnancy with Prince George. So far this time, she has avoided any inpatient hospital stays, and continues to be treated at home in Kensington Palace.
[From Us Weekly]
Actually, no, she does not ?continue to be treated at home in Kensington Palace.? Just FYI. Kate was feeling well enough last week to go out to dinner with William in Norfolk. They were spotted (and photographed) last Thursday night outside of the King?s Head pub ? go here to see the photos. They ate fish, roasted veggies and shared a vanilla ice cream. Kate sipped water and William had red wine. After that, William dropped Kate off at her parents? house, which is where she spent last weekend? and she might even still be there. William spent last weekend in Scotland with Prince Charles, the Queen and Camilla. People Mag says Kate is still at her parents? house.
UPDATE: Ah, so those photos at Radar are from August 31, not September 11th.
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| | Duchess Kate 'is turning Kensington Palace into a nightclub' for Harry's b-day | | Added 10 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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On Friday, St. James Palace/Kensington Palace finally handed out the firm itinerary for Duchess Kate?s first solo royal trip on behalf of the Queen. Kate is heading to Malta on September 20th and she?ll be staying overnight. Prince George will not be coming with her and ?sources? speculated that William will be taking care of George ?on his own.? Ten bucks says George is shipped off to Carole Middleton though, don?t you think? Anyway, Kate will be there to celebrate Malta?s 50th anniversary of independence and she?ll even be meeting one-on-one with the prime minister and president of Malta. She?ll be watching some military presentations and visiting the National Library and a bunch of other stuff ? go here to read about her jam-packed two-day schedule. It really does look busy, but it also looks like a lot of fun tourist stuff and sight-seeing and garden parties.
Before Kate heads to Malta (which will likely be her only major royal work in September), she?s also in charge of putting together Prince Harry?s 30th birthday celebrations. I heard that she was putting together a dinner party for Harry?s birthday at Kensington Palace and a few weeks ago, sources said Harry didn?t want a big party because he?s got the opening of the Invictus Games that same week. But Kate wants to do a big blowout and turn KP into a ?nightclub.?
Kate Middleton is masterminding the party plans for her brother-in-law’s 30th birthday next month. Latest reports suggest that the Duchess of Cambridge is working with one of London’s top hotspot owners, Guy Pelly, to turn one of the rooms in Kensington Palace into a nightclub on September 15 for Prince Harry’s big day.
Both the Duchess, Harry and his brother Prince William have been friends with Guy for years, having also attended his wedding earlier this year. The guest list for the exclusive bash is said to include Harry’s closest friends, family – and two of his ex-girlfriends. But according to the Mirror, the fourth in line to the throne does not mind seeing old flames Cressida Bonas, 25, and Chelsy Davy, 28.
An insider told them: ?Harry has no problem with seeing his exes all under the same roof. Let?s just hope they don?t either.?
The source then told the Mirror that the Duchess may have also invited charity worker Camilla Thurlow, 25, who Harry has been spotted getting close to in recent weeks. This follows his split from Cressida in April after meeting in the summer of 2012.
Clubbing into the early hours at Kensington Palace is not the only partying that Harry will be doing near his birthday. The day before he turns 30, the Prince will be rocking out with the likes of the Foo Fighters, Kaiser Chiefs and Ellie Goulding at the Invictus Games Closing Ceremony. The games, which were set up by Harry this year, and are a Paralympic-style sporting event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women.
As well as this, a documentary, titled ‘Prince Harry at 30: From Hellraiser to Heartthrob’, is also set to be released before the Prince’s birthday. From serving his country in Afghanistan to the embarrassment of those naked photos in Las Vegas – Harry has seen highs and lows over the past decade as well as constant speculation over whether he will settle down like his brother, William. The documentary, planned by ITN productions and DRG, will celebrate the life of perhaps the most eligible royal bachelor.
[From Express]
This is the same Guy Pelly who was just found guilty of drunk driving in July. It was Pelly?s second drunk-driving conviction and his driver?s license was yanked. But hey, Pelly is one of Harry and William?s closest friends and he keeps all of their secrets, so why not invite him to organize some kind of palace nightclub, I guess.
As for Harry?s exes and possibly his current lady all at the same party? That’s the part that doesn’t ring true to me. Harry doesn’t want to see Cressida, I tend to think they ended badly (made worse by the back-and-forth in the press post-breakup). And Chelsy… well, he probably wants to see Chelsy, “the one who got away,” but Chelsy is reportedly engaged now. Harry is probably heartbroken. As for Camilla Thurlow? I don?t know. Star Magazine had a story this week where sources claimed Harry is ?completely hooked? on Camilla because she doesn?t drop everything to be with him (she?s the Anti-Waity?). A source says:
?She will turn Harry down for dates if she has something going on. She?s very confident and that makes Harry want her even more?She has no problem sharing a pint of lager with Harry? she doesn?t try to impress him by being something she?s not. She?s the complete opposite of everyone Harry?s dated, which could be just what he needs.?
[From Star Magazine, print edition]
Sigh? I remember when the American and UK tabloids used to describe Cressida the same way. Like, Cressida was the Anti-Waity for a while too, Cressida wasn?t at his beck-and-call, Cressida didn?t want The Ring, blah, blah. This Camilla girl sounds more like a throwback to Chelsy.
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| | Duchess Kate & William now have a 'personal staff' of 12, not including a cook | | Added 11 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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I?m using photos of Duchess Kate and Prince William from their previous appearances this week. Kate made two appearances (in one day!) and William? I guess he made two appearances in a day on Monday as well. Quite honestly, this week might be the last time we see them this summer. We all know that everyone has been working overtime on Anmer Hall so poor William and Kate can have some ?proper downtime.? And thank God they?re finally getting around to hiring some much-needed staff to? well, to do something. Make it look like they?re very, very busy! CHOP-CHOP!
When Prince William married Kate Middleton, courtiers stressed the newlyweds would have a modest household with few staff. Three years on, the couple have, however, quietly made another major appointment to their swelling number of attendants. They have taken on their first equerry from the Armed Services to help manage their affairs. He is 27-year-old Irish Guards officer Captain Florian Graham-Watson, who will be perfectly placed to seal the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge?s love affair with America. He has just become engaged to his American girlfriend, Celia Campbell, and their wedding is likely to be held in the U.S. next year.
Captain Graham-Watson?s appointment is the latest new member of staff at Kensington Palace. In March, Wills and Kate took on a nanny, the Spaniard Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, despite earlier suggestions that they would not employ a full-time carer for Prince George, who celebrates his first birthday next month. William already has a private secretary, Miguel Head, while Kate has her own official, Rebecca Deacon.
They are served by two press officers, Ed Perkins and Nick Loughran, while they also benefit from the advice of several officials, including former diplomat Sir David Manning. And last year, the couple employed their first orderly, a young Fijian-born corporal from the Parachute Regiment, whose role involves chauffeuring, logistics and even organising William?s wardrobe. They also have an Italian housekeeper, Antonella Fresolone.
A Kensington Palace spokesman says Captain Graham-Watson?s appointment was not announced because it ?is only temporary?, adding: ?We anticipate a permanent equerry will be recruited in due course.?
[From The Daily Mail]
I?m a very gauche American, so I do need some help translating some of these job titles. Is ?equerry? like a private secretary, an assistant or some kind of butler? A combination of all of the above, perhaps? By Katie Nicholl?s count, William and Kate now have a personal staff of 12, half of which have been added in the past year. Nicholl also says that Will and Kate are looking to hire a full-time cook sometime soon too ? you know how it is, there just isn?t enough time in the day to actually hire all of the staffers one needs. Nicholl also points out that Kate now has ?two additional female aides who help with letter writing and calling in clothes for the royal wardrobe.? How many letters is she really writing? Seriously? And I don?t think the nannies are included in the ?staff of 12? number.
When Kate and William first got married, the palace propaganda machine churned out stories about how ?normal? they were and how they barely needed any staff and Kate loves to cook for William and Kate wants to do everything for herself. I said at the time that they would NEED staff, like a press secretary and assistants to keep their schedules straight, because I assumed that Will and Kate would keep a decent schedule back then. Now that I?ve seen how little they work and how much they vacation, I take it all back. There is absolutely no reason for taxpayers to fund a staff of 12 (probably much, much more) for these royals who do so little.
PS? I wonder if the royal bum-watcher is the unlucky 13th staffer.
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