Prince William Knights Sir Marcus Setchell, Royal Doctor Who Delivered Prince George

Prince William made Sir Marcus Setchell a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order [PA]

PRINCE William knighted Sir Marcus Setchell, the royal doctor who delivered Prince George, today and updated him on the progress of his "bouncing baby".


Sir Marcus, who served the Queen as surgeon-gynaecologist for 24 years before retiring from the medical profession at the end of last year, described helping George into the world as a "lovely experience" after William dubbed him on both shoulders with a ceremonial sword to make him a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order at an investiture at Buckingham Palace.

The two chatted animatedly for around a minute afterwards. "I think there's a code that you never report what's been said to you but he did make some remarks about what a bouncing baby George is now," Sir Marcus, 70, said laughing: "He's got a great future I think." Click link for full post from EXPRESS.

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Sophie Countess of Wessex Makes Emotional Return to Visit Frimley Park Hospital Staff

Caption: Sophie Countess of Wessex, becomes emotional opening the new Neonatal Unit at Frimley Park Hospital, Surrey, where she gave birth to her two children 

Sophie the Countess of Wessex made an emotional return to Frimley Park Hospital, where her two children were born, to officially open its new neonatal unit today.

The 49-year-old Royal, whose children, Louise, 10, and James, seven, were both born there, paid an hour-long visit to the hospital, where she shared an emotional embrace with Head of Midwifery, Adrienne Price, who was present at both births.

The new unit is a direct result of the hospital's fundraising efforts. They managed to raise £150,000 in the Saving Tiny Lives campaign, which was reinvested into its special care baby unit, which welcomes fifteen new babies a day. Click link for full post from The Daily Mail.

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Prince William Reveals: "One [Baby] Is Enough, For the Moment"!!

Caption: PRINCE George may have to wait a little bit longer when it comes to brothers and sisters - if Prince William has the last say. 

The third-in-line to the throne today revealed how baby George was a big enough handful all on his own and the royal couple weren't planning any little additions just yet.

Speaking to a former regimental sergeant major as he and Kate visited the Irish Guards barracks to mark St Patricks Day, the Duke of Cambridge said that for the time being: "one was enough."



Dressed in full ceremonial wear, Prince William was asked by Regimental Sergeant Major Ray Collister whether any more 'baby Micks' were on the way, to which he replied. "Maybe one day. One's enough at the moment."  Click link for full post from EXPRESS.

Prince William and Kate Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Prince William and Kate Middleton delighted crowds as they made their first joint appearance of the year on Monday.

In keeping with tradition, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the annual St Patrick's Day Parade at Mons Barracks in Aldershot for the third year in a row.

Excitement was in the air as some 300 men from the 1st Battalion Irish Guards waited for William and Kate to make their entrance. As they arrived, the national anthem was played.  Click link for full post from Hello Magazine.

Stylish Sophie!

The Countess of Wessex made several stylish outings this week. On her husband Prince Edward's birthday the 49-year-old mother-of-two stepped out in an elegant cream coat, topped with an intricate matching hat.


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The following day Sophie swapped her smart coat and heels for a sleek all-black sports outfit and running shoes as she hit the hockey pitch at Bisham Abbey for a training session with the England hockey team.

Pippa Middleton Attends Sir David Frost's Memorial Service

Caption: Chic: Pippa sported her trademark natural makeup look and wore her hair swept from her face

The life and work of Sir David Frost, who died of a heart attack on board a cruise liner last year, has been commemorated in a memorial service at Westminster Abbey today.


Sir David, who probably interviewed more world figures from royalty, politics, the Church, show-business and virtually everywhere else, than any other living broadcaster, was the most illustrious TV inquisitor of his generation - as today's starry guest list proved.

On a sunny day in the capital, the stylish ladies turned out to show their support for the public figure, who died aged 74 in September last year.

Among the glamorous guests were Pippa Middleton, Sienna Miller, Cherie Blair, Lara Stone and Jemima Khan, as well as Sarah Ferguson, Princess Beatrice and the Duke of York.Click link for full post from The Daily Mail.

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Queen Replies to Young Schoolgirl's Letter

The Queen has replied to a schoolgirl who was so upset about the murder of Lee Rigby that she wrote a letter to the monarch asking for a national day of mourning.

The 87-year-old royal thanked Millie Garland, 11, for "sharing her concerns" and said that she would pass on her request to Prime Minister David Cameron.


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The youngster sent the letter to Buckingham Palace after watching a bulletin on the sentencing of Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale, explaining that she was upset that Fusilier Rigby's son "would not have a dad anymore" and that something needed to "get done".Click link for full post from Hello Magazine.

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Prince Charles and Camilla Meet Life Saving Dogs from the Charity -- Medical Detection Dogs

Caption: Downtown Abbey actress Lesley Nicol with Prince Charles and Camilla [GETTY]

THE Duchess of Cornwall had an emotional moment after meeting life-saving medical experts with a nose for trouble today.

Camilla took Prince Charles to see three Labradors demonstrate their skills at St James's Palace to mark her decision to become patron of the charity Medical Detection Dogs, one of the world's leading organisations in using the animals to help spot serious illnesses, including cancer, often with a single sniff.


Comedian Bill Bailey, involved in the Men United campaign to raise awareness of prostate cancer, said he had been close to tears and Camilla too had been emotional after watching the animals at work, identifying prostate cancer and kidney tumours from samples.

Also at the event was Downton Abbey actress Lesley Nicol, who plays cook Mrs Patmore.

She has been a supporter of the charity, founded in 2008, for a number of years and has a dog named after her character which will be trained to spot medical conditions.

She said: "This is a relatively new charity and we need to spread the word about the work it's doing."  Click link for full post from EXPRESS.

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Royals Parade Show-Stopping Hats for Commonwealth Day

Caption: The Queen wore a pink ensemble at the Commonwealth service yesterday [REX] 

Caption: An extravagant confection for Sophie, Countess of Wessex [REX]

Caption: Camilla showed off an elaborate leaf design hat [GETTY]


ROYALS pulled out the stops with an entrancing hat parade at Westminster Abbey yesterday for Commonwealth Day. The Queen, Duchess of Cornwall and Countess of Wessex all topped their outfits with eye-catchers at the Commonwealth Observance service in London.

The 87-year-old monarch, in a salmon-coloured outfit, was joined by Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Camilla, Sophie Wessex and Prince Edward who was celebrating his 50th birthday.  Click link for full post from EXPRESS.
 

Hello Magazine Has Exclusive Info on Prince William and Kate's New Nanny for Prince George

While Prince William and Kate Middleton enjoy some alone time on a romantic break in the Maldives, Prince George has been bonding with his new nanny – and HELLO! Magazine has inside knowledge on the lady the couple have hired.



The dark-haired woman was seen taking George for a stroll in Hyde Park, pushing the little Prince in his pram. They were accompanied by a protection officer on the outing.

The new nanny, who is thought to have started with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge last month, is being shown the ropes by Kate's mum Carole Middleton. Click link for full post from Hello Magazine.

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Prince William and Kate: The Pressures of the Tour to Australia and New Zealand

Caption: Will Prince George repeat his father's famed 'crawlabout' of Auckland during the 1983 tour? Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

With less than a month before the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge embark upon their first royal tour with young Prince George, the excitement in New Zealand and Australia is intense.

It is also mutual. Prince William has already let it be known that Catherine will “fall in love” with both territories “every bit as much as he did some years ago”.

The pair are set for an exciting three and a half weeks – the itinerary released last week will see the Duke and Duchess watch a skateboarding display in Adelaide and race each other in yachts across Auckland Harbour – and it is unlikely that the visit will be anything other than a resounding success.

The Cambridges are great ambassadors for Britain; they represent the future. But the triumph of their coming tour will be due in no small part to the lessons learned by other royals on previous, less assured Antipodean tours. Click link for full post from The Telegraph.