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She has been born into an extraordinary world of wealth and privilege and, as the granddaughter of the current King and daughter of the next, has a lifetime of public duty ahead of her. For the moment though, Princess Charlotte will be just like every other little girl, looking forward to her birthday and the host of treats it might bring.

The One Show star Lucy Siegle has opened up about how she was rushed to hospital after being left in ‘excruciating pain’.The British environmental journalist, who often appears on the current affairs programme as a host, took to Instagram to share her medical emergency, as she posted a pretty snap of a garden with a blossom tree hanging over a bench. In the caption, she wrote: "I had planned some lovely content for #earthday but things went awry. Spent the night in A&E with kidney stones.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a new photograph of their daughter, Princess Charlotte, to mark her ninth birthday on Thursday, 2 May.The sweet new picture was taken by the Princess of Wales and shows the little Princess posing in a navy blue jumper, maroon cardigan and denim skirt. Alongside the image which was shared on the couple's social media, a caption read: "Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte! Thank you for all of the kind messages today." Royal fans rushed to comment as one fan gushed: "Happy Birthday to Princess Charlotte. Beautiful inside and out.

TalkTV has been hit with a wave of Ofcom complaints after a heated debate about Meghan Markle led to Royal expert Angela Levin hanging up during an interview.The broadcaster received 86 complaints following the episode of Cross Talk on April 22. An Ofcom spokesperson confirmed that the complaints were in response to comments made by presenter JJ Anisiobi during an interview with Royal expert Angela .The row erupted when JJ and Angela were discussing Meghan's latest business venture, American Riviera Orchard.Things quickly escalated when JJ accused Angela of having a vendetta against Meghan.

To celebrate Princess Charlotte's ninth birthday on Thursday, 2 May, the Prince and Princess of Wales released a beautiful new picture of their daughter which was taken by her mum.The photograph shows the little Princess posing outdoors in a navy blue jumper, maroon cardigan and denim skirt. Alongside the image which was shared on the couple's social media, a caption read: "Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte! Thank you for all of the kind messages today." While fans rushed to show their love for the birthday girl and point out how much she has grown since she was last seen in public on Christmas Day, there was something else they were quick to notice.

Whether it's an impromptu long weekend or a tropical holiday you've been planning for years, there are some essentials that no traveller can do without. For Millie Mackintosh, these must-haves include packing cubes, reusable silicone travel bottles and a universal adaptor plug, which made packing for her last-minute trip to Greece a breeze.

Peter Andre and Emily MacDonagh have finally revealed the name of their adorable baby girl after weeks of enlisting help from fans - and it holds a very special meaning. The couple became proud parents again after welcoming their newest child into the world on Tuesday 2 April – a beautiful baby girl weighing 7lb 3oz. Now, they've decided on a name - Arabella Rose Andréa.

Kate Middleton and Prince William are set to celebrate Princess Charlotte's ninth birthday on May 2, but fans are eagerly waiting for the annual birthday photo that the family usually releases. However, it seems like the Prince and Princess of Wales might be breaking tradition this year, just like they did for Prince Louis' sixth birthday last week.Traditionally, the couple would release images of their children's birthdays under embargo the day before, but for Louis' birthday, a new picture was posted directly on social media on his actual birthday.

Prince William, 41, will not meet up with his brother, Prince Harry, when he returns to the UK from America later this month, according to new reports.The 39 year old is set to arrive in London on Wednesday 8 May for the Invictus Games' 10th anniversary ceremony, which is taking place at St Paul's Cathedral. It is thought Harry's wife, Meghan, 42, will be staying in the US, especially due to the fact it is the couple's eldest child, Prince Archie's fifth birthday two days before.The news comes after the Daily Mail's Andrew Pierce spoke about the subject on the Mail's YouTube talk show, The Reaction. He said that the pair meeting seems unlikely because of the Princess of Wales' recent cancer announcement, and the fact that the 42 year old is currently undergoing preventative chemotherapy treatment.

Katie Price's sister Sophie almost let slip about her pregnancy to millions of fans before making her official announcement. Just a few hours before Sophie shared her exciting news on Wednesday, 1 May, she was taken by surprise during a chat with Katie on their shared podcast.

Peter Andre, 51, and Emily MacDonagh, 34, have finally announced the name of their newborn baby daughter -Arabella Rose Andréa - almost a month after she was born on Tuesday, 2 April.The couple are now proud and doting parents to three children - including Amelia, 10, and Theo, seven - as well as Peter's older children, Princess, 16, and Junior, 18. Their fans have been waiting with baited breath for an official announcement from the pop star, after he previously revealed they were struggling to choose a name and had taken to calling her 'bubba' for the first few weeks of her life. Emily was the one who shared the news of the newborn's name, with a sweet photo on Instagram.

Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway admitted it was time for her to "shut up" when the show was interrupted by a piece of breaking news this morning. She and co-presenter Richard Madeley returned to screen this morning with another round-up of news events.

We love nothing more than a celebrity beauty recommendation, and Girls Aloud's Kimberley Walsh has just given one makeup product the highest praise of all. In a recent interview with Glamour, the singer picked the Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer, £26 here (was £32.50), as the one beauty product she swears by.

Presenting legends Ant and Dec are working on a brand-new TV project according to the Mirror, just after their show Saturday Night Takeaway ended after 20 years on air. Details haven’t been disclosed yet, but the pair have trademarked the name Belta Box for the upcoming plan.

ITV's Good Morning Britain has sparked intrigue after 'snubbing' Ben Shephard in a social media post marking the show's 10th anniversary, following his departure from GMB.

A three vehicle crash, in which one overturned, in Lesmahagow resulted in two pensioners being hospitalised.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has said that he can “rule out” raising the State Pension age to fund the UK Government’s plan to abolish National Insurance (NI) contributions, but added that the policy will take “a number of Parliaments” to achieve. His comments came just hours after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak assured MPs that State Pension payments would not be cut to fund his ambition to scrap NI contributions.

A popular restaurant with locations in Glasgow and Edinburgh has been crowned the 'Best in Scotland' at a prestigious awards co-founded by Gok Wan.

BBC Top Gear fans have been driven to a state of excitement as Richard Hammond, James May and Jeremy Clarkson reunite. Top Gear enthusiasts are sure a new show is in the pipeline as the stars and pals have regrouped.

During an awkward moment on ITV's Good Morning Britain, Dionne Warwick appeared to lose patience with host Kate Garraway. Despite her best intentions when mentioning the iconic singer's age, Garraway seemed to spark a hint of frustration in Warwick.

Katie Price has gushed with excitement over the news of her sister Sophie's pregnancy. Her younger sister, 34, shared the news on Instagram she was becoming a mum for the second time.

Alan Stubbs reckons Rangers are feeling the heat of the title battle - with Celtic responding to the pressure like CHAMPIONS.

Cher has explained why she once turned down a date with Elvis Presley.The pop icon, 77, spoke about why she prefers younger men during a recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show.“I’m really shy when I’m not working, and kind of shy around men,” she explained. “And the reason I go out with young men is because men my age or older – well, now they’re all dead – but before they just never… they were always terrified to approach me.”Cher went on to agree that younger men are “bolder”, adding: “[They’re] raised by women like me.”The conversation about the singer’s love life arose after she revealed that she once turned down a date with Elvis.“It was because I was nervous and I knew of the people around him,” Cher told Hudson.

Jeff Goldblum has revealed that he doesn’t plan on financially supporting his children when they get older.Appearing on a recent episode of the Table For Two With Bruce Bozzi podcast, the Independence star shared details about his family. He and his wife, Emilie Livingston share two sons, aged eight and six.Goldblum, who starred in Steven Spielberg‘s global hit film franchise Jurassic Park, revealed that he would like for his children to be financially independent when they grow up.“Hey, you know, you’ve got to row your own boat,” the actor said.“It’s an important thing to teach kids.

Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall have dropped a new single as part of THE WAEVE, titled ‘City Lights’. Check it out below.Shared this morning (May 2), the new track follows on from the release of their hit breakthrough album ‘THE WAEVE’ last year.Capturing the same charm as in the critically-acclaimed debut, the new single sees Coxon and Dougall hone in on their already-signature sound, and capture a bold, sultry chorus.“Now your soul belongs to me/ It’ll be alright/ Out in the darkness, free to fly/ We’ll get some sleep tomorrow,” they sing at the beginning amid a high-energy riff and distorted guitars.The track is written by the duo and produced by James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, Florence + The Machine, Foals).

Succession’s Kieran Culkin in the Storyteller Series segment.The festival will also feature anniversary celebrations of some of the most iconic films and TV shows, including two long-time collaborators teaming up with an iconic hip hop artist.Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro will join rapper Nas in conversation about Mean Streets, as the crime drama film celebrates its 50th anniversary. Nas is also set to introduce a screening of the hip hop drama Beat Street in its 40th anniversary.Tribeca will also feature a reunion to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Sopranos, seeing members of its cast and crew reunite for the conversation.A new documentary about the acclaimed crime drama series, titled Wise Guy: David Chase And The Sopranos, will premiere at the festival.In other news, Nas recently announced details of a new UK and European tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his iconic album ‘Illmatic’.The rapper will kick off the European leg of the tour in Helsinki on October 22, wrapping up at the Stadthalle Offenbach in Germany on November 8.He will then tour the UK, starting with a slot at O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester on November 10, before stopping at Edinburgh and Wolverhampton.

Jonny Evans and Anthony Martial are back in training ahead of Manchester United's Premier League game away to Crystal Palace on Monday.

Oti Mabuse has shared a candid update as she reflected on the start of her motherhood journey. The former Strictly Come Dancing star announced she and her husband Marius Lepure had become first-time parents on Christmas Day.

Two teenagers have been arrested after officers spotted an 'attempted drug deal outside a primary school' in Wigan.

Rio Ferdinand has praised Jadon Sancho for his Champions League performance for Borussia Dortmund - and explained why it may help Manchester United.

Three men who were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after gun shots were blasted at a chippy in Oldham have been released on bail, police said.

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for parts of the North West.

Kate Garraway was told to 'shut up' during an awkward exchange on Thursday's Good Morning Britain when the ITV show was hit with breaking news.

Upfront Gio van Bronckhorst has confessed he exited Rangers in the wrong way after admitting he would leap at the chance to secure an emotional return to Feyenoord.

John Swinney has reached out to Kate Forbes as he fired the starting gun on the SNP leadership race today by declaring he was the best person to succeed Humza Yousaf.

Showbiz legend Christian has died suddenly aged 80 just days after he performed his final show in front of a packed audience.