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She’s been on the British throne for more than 60 years – making her one of the world’s most prolific monarchs.

Indeed, Queen Elizabeth II’s extensive reign will shortly overtake that of her great-great grandmother’s, Queen Victoria, as the longest ever completed by a British king or queen.

To mark the historical occasion, a new biography, written by politician Lord Douglas Hurd, has been released. And in the preface for Elizabeth II: The Steadfast, Prince William opens up about his 89-year-old granny.

Saying that she is a “great source of pride and reassurance,” he adds: "Time and again, quietly and modestly, The Queen has shown us all that we can confidently embrace the future without compromising the things that are important.

"From a personal point of view, I am privileged to witness the private side of The Queen, as a grandmother and great-grandmother.”

Wills, who has been married to Duchess Kate for four-and-half years, also reveals that the monarch is funny and loves her family.

“The Queen's kindness and sense of humour, her innate sense of calm and perspective, and her love of family and home are all attributes I experience first-hand."

William goes on to pay tribute to Prince Philip, who is now 94. He and Elizabeth have been married since 1947 and the Duke says his grandfather "devoted his life" to supporting the monarch.

The second-in-line to the British throne adds: "All of us who will inherit the legacy of my grandmother's reign and generation need to do all we can to celebrate and learn from her story."

Earlier this week, it was revealed that despite rumour to the contrary, the Queen is a big fan of the former Kate Middleton, now the Duchess Of Cambridge.

“She thoroughly approves of the Duchess Of Cambridge and doesn’t give a fig for her being from an ordinary, middle-class background,” the author of The Queen's Speech, Ingrid Seward, wrote.

Together, the Cambridges have two children: a toddler son, George, and baby Charlotte. 

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In three weeks' time, Queen Elizabeth II will become Britain's longest serving monarch – overtaking her great-great grandmother, Queen Victoria.

As of right now, she's been on the throne for an incredible 63 years 192 days: Victoria's record currently stands at 63 years 216 days.

To mark the historical occasion, a new book has been released, The Queen's Speech; a biography which reveals intimate detail of Elizabeth's life – including her sometimes tumultuous relationships with 'the in-laws'.

And while much of the publication deals with the likes of Princess Diana – and the Queen's apparent regular disdain for her – the insight into the royal's relationship with the Duchess Of Cambridge is equally fascinating.

It has been rumoured in the past that the monarch has been judgemental of Princess Kate's 'normal' upbringing and middle class (although also rather privileged) roots.

However, The Queen's Speech dismisses this almost entirely.

In fact, it seems that Elizabeth and Kate get on extraordinarily well – with the former viewing the latter's marriage to her grandson as being much akin to her own long-standing and happy union with the Duke Of Edinburgh. 

As for Kate's lack of 'blue blood,' it seems that Elizabeth is entirely unconcerned; indeed, her own mother, Elizabeth Bowes, was one of ten children born into a line of lesser, Scottish nobility. 

“She thoroughly approves of the Duchess Of Cambridge and doesn’t give a fig for her being from an ordinary, middle-class background,” the book’s author Ingrid Seward writes.

“She has high hopes that the Cambridges’ marriage will be as successful as her own.”

Ms Seward even goes so far as to claim the Queen greatly admires Kate for how well she is handling her transition to life as a princess.

“The Middletons and the Windsors might seem at first glance to be worlds apart,” she writes. “Kate certainly shows no sign of adopting the horsey, doggy lifestyle beloved of her grandmother-in-law.

“But the Queen admires how well Kate has embraced royal life, combining it cheerfully with duty and motherhood. Nothing could matter more.”

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Prince George may have completely stolen the show at the family gathering for Princess Charlotte's christening earlier this month, but over the weekend his parents took some of the well deserved attention.

Prince William and Kate Middleton stepped out yesterday for the America's Cup World Series sailing races in Portsmouth, England, and they looked full-on adorable while doing so. How can two full grown adults manage to look adorable, you ask? Matching outfits, that's how.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wore identical navy and red zipped long-sleeve tops for the event, and each had their official title emblazoned on the back.

How cute?

Honestly, HOW CUTE?

As well as her husband-coordinated fleece top, Kate went for a low-key outfit, teaming the jacket with a Breton striped tee, a pair of dark skinny jeans and beige suede flats. Her hair was tied back in a low pony, with pearl earrings setting off the casual look.

Sadly though, if you're keen to recreate her look, the Henri Lloyd jacket alone will set you back a whopping £9,999 (€14,000).

Prince George wasn't there for the afternoon event, but his mum let us in on possibly the sweetest fact ever: the toddler apparently loves to brag about being a year older than he actually is.

The second-youngest Royal turned two just last week, but he's already been telling people he's three.

"George says that. He thinks he’s older," Kate revealed to the mother of a two-year-old who pulled the same trick when introducing himself to the Duchess.

While at the event, Kate was gifted another sailing jacket with the words 'Princess Charlotte' on the back:

We cannot WAIT for that family photo.

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On the occassion of the christening of his little sister Princess Charlotte two weeks ago, a two-year-old Prince George very nearly stole the show.

Looking as cute-as-a-button in a red and white smock designed by Rachel Riley (the €100 piece inevitably sold out within 24 hours) he waved to the crowds, chatted to his great-granny, peered lovingly into Charlotte's pram, and generally proved that he's going to be a serious heart-breaker in another couple of decades. 

Understandably, the accompanying snaps of the day which were released by the British royals after the event, prompted oodles of ooos and aaas from around the globe. 

Taken by the famed Mario Testino, they showed Kate, 33, and Wills, also 33, with their prince and princess in a variety of casual and natural poses.

But if we assumed that we'd been given our fill of gorgeous shots of the picture-perfect Cambridges – how wrong we were!

For Mr Testino himself took to Facebook this afternoon to add to the collection.

The image shows a proud-as-punch Prince William holding on tight to his son as George leans in towards the lens, peering at the camera with his big, brown eyes. 

His lovely mop of blond tresses are swept away from his face, and he shows off a mouthful of white teeth too.

The toddler turns two tomorrow – with a party being thrown for him at his family's rural abode, Amner Hall. 

Peru-native Mario even wished the little royal a happy birthday in the accompanying caption. "The Duke Of Cambridge with his son Prince George, who turns two years old tomorrow," he wrote in both English and his native Spanish.

This photograph captures a very happy moment on what was a special day for The Duke and Duchess and their family. They are very pleased to share this picture as they celebrate Prince George's second birthday.

Kensington Palace said today in a statement: "The photograph shows The Duke of Cambridge holding Prince George in the gardens at Sandringham House.

"It was part of the series of official photographs taken by Mario Testino following Princess Charlotte's baptism on Sunday July 5."

Happy birthday, little prince! Here's to many more amazing photographs.

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Well this made us do a double-take.

Prince William was just minding his own business completing his first air ambulance mission when the internet suddenly noticed his co-pilot looked very familiar.

Indeed, the glamorous doctor bears a striking resemblance to none other than the Duchess of Cambridge.

The pair were on hand to help a man in his 50s who had suffered a heart attack and needed to be flown to the closest hospital.

The Duchess of Cambridge look alike is Gemma Mullen, and even her hair is similar to Kate Middleton’s famous brunette mane.

A group of nurses nearby couldn’t believe the scene as they gathered around to see the royal rescue.

One of those gathered to snap some quick photos told the Daily Mail:

“Word got around the hospital pretty quickly that he had flown in and some nurses who were on a break rushed out to see if they could see him.”

According to those gathered around the scene, Prince William remained completely professional despite the people gathered around taking videos of the royal and his co-pilot.

The 33-year old Prince William is apparently quite popular with his new colleagues with a spokeswoman for the East Anglian Air Ambulance saying he is “likeable” and “valued” by his crew.

We imagine the swooning nurses probably got him a raised eyebrow or two. We just wonder what Kate would have to say about all this?
 

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In an interview to mark his first day as an air ambulance pilot, Prince William has been talking family-life – and even hinted that he and Duchess Kate, 33, are already considering royal baby number three. 

Gushing that two-and-a-half month old Princess Charlotte has "been fantastic," and "a little joy of heaven," the Duke went on to say that having two children under two certainly has its challenges. 

"It is more responsibility looking after two little ones," the 33-year-old admitted. "Especially when George around. He's a little monkey!"

However, the second-in-line to the British throne also seems to be pretty content with his lot in life. 

"It's fantastic having such a little family; I'm so thrilled. Catherine is doing an amazing job as a mother; I'm very proud of her."

And when asked if it's difficult to leave them every morning when he goes to work, he diplomatically replied: "No more difficult than everyone else has to do."

Of course, with a girl and a boy on board, it would be understandably if the world's most famous royals decided to draw a line under their baby-making days.

Indeed, the interviewer suggested that in light on Charlotte's arrival in May, the decision to have a third child might now prove more difficult.

"We've only just had the second one!" Prince William said in response, before adding with a smile, "but you never know what's going to happen in the future."

Well, we reckon that Wills and Kate will absolutely be having more gorgeous babies over the next few years. And no, we can't wait!

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When we say ‘England,’ what do we immediately think of? Big Ben, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and… Kate Middleton’s hair!

The Duchess of Cambridge’s luscious locks have managed to become a national treasure in their own right.

It is not her adventurous styles that captivate the world, but more so the mind-boggling consistency of her hair’s perfection.

While K Middy is famous for sporting her now iconic curly blow-dry look, she branched out over the weekend for the christening of her youngest child, the adorable Princess Charlotte.

To celebrate the Duchess’s branch out from tradition, let’s take a look at Kate’s ten best hair moments. 

Kate at Princess Charlotte's Christening sporting a stunning up-do

The Duchess at Wimbledon today where she has revealed shorter layers and lighter highlights 

Her hair even stayed this perfect against beach winds when the Royal couple visited Australia last year 

Their tour continued into New Zealand with Kate rocking the perfect ponytail (and Alexander McQueen dress)

K Middy's hair was as stunning as ever after they announced her first pregnancy with Prince George in 2012

She first gained attention with an up-do in 2012 when she styled her hair with pearl-topped pins for tea at the British High Commission

Kate's sleek hair was absolute perfection on her wedding day in 2011 

Prior to the wedding, her stunning curls had seen a little more volume 

The mother-of-two's locks were at their best at her official engagement party to husband, Prince William. 

Kate proves that her infamous hair was always something to be admired in this throwback photo. 

 

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He may not even be two years old yet, but Prince George has already made a name for himself as the most entertaining Royal.

Granted, he doesn't have much competition for the moment considering Charlotte can't do much but gurgle and cry, but even so we're not sure if she'll ever be able to beat his incredible facial expressions and adorably chubby cheeks.

Prince George might become the King of England one day, but for now he's happy to chill out and generally be great craic. Here are just a few times he just won at life…

1. When he checked in on Charlotte like a big brother should
He may have stolen the show at her Christening, but he made sure to let her in on the action too.

2. That time he knew exactly where to turn to get the best camera angle
*jazz hands*

3. When Dad tried to hurry him along but he was too busy perfecting his gangsta swagger
Work it, G.

4. Getting his game face on to deal with the paps
"Come at me, braw."

5. That time he was having none of this "being a good boy" stuff
"PUT ME DOWN, WOMAN."

6. And when he really began to question the meaning of life during his visit to New Zealand
It's tough being a baby.

7. When looking adorable all day just got to be a bit too much
Meh.

8. That one time Kate tried to take a photo of him and Charlotte and he threw her some serious shade
"If you're not Mario Testino, you can put that camera away."

9. When Mum and Dad wanted a demure family portrait and George was all "LET'S PARTAAAAAAY"
Reckless youth.

10. And finally, when he took a break from being cool to enjoy a dance with his Mum
If this doesn't hit you right in the ovaries we don't know what will.

 

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The day has finally arrived!

Princess Charlotte’s christening has begun. She made her first public appearance since appearing outside the hospital the day she was born.

The ceremony took place at the same church where Princess Diana was christened in 1961. The ceremony was small with Kate and William, Prince George, the Queen, Kate’s parents, her sister Pippa, brother brother James and William’s parents Charles and Camilla.

The five godparents of Princess Charlotte were also in attendance. Named earlier today her godparents did not include either of William or Kate’s siblings.

Instead they were made up of friends of William and Kate, along with family members such as Princess Diana’s niece Laura Fellowes.

Kate’s long-time friend Sophie Carter was chosen, as were James Meade a school friend of William, Adam Middleton, Kate’s cousin and Thomas van Straubenzee who William also went to school with.

Thomas, pictured above, married Lady Melissa Percy in 2013 at Alnwick Castle, better known to Harry Potter buffs as the Hogwarts castle, FYI. William attended the wedding but Kate could not as she pregnant with Prince George who is now almost 2-years old.

 

Princess Charlotte wore her brother’s replica of a more than 170-year old royal heirloom made by Angela Kelly, who is dressmaker to the Queen.

The family of four made their way to the church in quite a stylish fashion, Kate wore a white Alexander McQueen  while she pushed Charlotte’s pram past the people lined up outside to greet the royals.

Prince William looked very dapper in his suit while Prince George had an adorable red and white themed look for the day. Prince George’s outfit is reminding twitter users of his dad’s outfit the first time he met Prince Harry.

Prince Harry who is currently in Nambia, missed out on the family occasion. While his stepmother Camilla almost suffered a serious wardrobe malfunction when a gust of wind caught her off guard in her pale blue style.

The Middleton’s co-ordinated their looks with ivory outfits in line with Kate’s own outfit.

After the christening the Queen hosted tea at her Sandringham home, where guests will also have cake from William and Kate’s 2011 wedding. 

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Prince Harry is apparently out of the running to be one of Princess Charlotte’s six godparents. Note, Charlotte has one less godparent than her older brother Prince George.

While there was some speculation Prince Harry’s absence was some sort of royal snub, it seems to be more as a result of his being out of the country.

The 30-year old royal will be spending the summer travelling and doing charity and conservation work. He is reportedly going to be in Africa when the christening will take place.

The ceremony will take place later today at the Church of St Mary Magdalene in Sandringham.

The baptism will be held in private with fewer than 30 people present at the event. It will be the first time the family of four will make a public appearance together.

Harry unfortunately will not be present as he’s already left for his trip to Africa. Sad news for any of the members of the public waiting outside the church hoping to catch a glimpse of the young royal.

Official photographs of the occasion will be taken by photographer Mario Testino who was Princess Diana’s favourite photographer. Charlotte will wear a replica of the lace and satin christening gown made for the princess royal, Victoria, in 1841.

The godparents will be revealed at the ceremony so we’ll have to wait and find out, although there have been rumours that since Prince Harry is no longer in the running, David Beckham might be a possibility.

Can’t imagine that minion tattoo would go down so well at afternoon tea in the palace though, but you never know.

Speculation is mounting about who will step into the role, with bookies also actually giving odds who might be the favourite.

Princess Beatrice, 26, was also in the running and according to book makers she had got more of a chance than her sister Euginie, 25, as she often socialises with Will and Kate.

We were very intrigued to discover that neither of the Princess's were named as Charlotte's godparents after all. 

Instead it was friends and family of the couple themselves who will take the honours later today; Miss Sophie Carter, Mr. James Meade, Mr. Adam Middleton, The Hon. Laura Fellowes and Mr. Thomas van Straubenzee were all named as Princess Charlotte's godparents.

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If reports are to be believed, there’s going to be some pretty spectacular double dates on the horizon for two world famous couples.

Rumours from inside the walls of Kensington Palace are saying that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie shared a tea party with none other than Prince William, 33, and Kate Middleton, 33. Can you imagine? The style must have been unbelievable.

Angelina has been in London recently in order to attend a lunch at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. It is believed that she was joined by husband, fellow actor Brad Pitt for afternoon tea with the Duke and Duchess earlier in the week.

The celebrity couple did not have their rather large brood of six children with them, but apparently they did bring a present for Princess Charlotte who was born in May of this year.

According to Us Weekly, “everyone got on splendidly”. Indeed, a source is claiming that Brad, 51, and Angie spent much longer with the royal duo than expected.

“They ended up staying for almost a few hours,” according to the source, who also said that Kate and William were “really excited” at their chance to chat with the Hollywood couple.

While this would be the first time the foursome have meet one another, it’s not the first time Angeline has been rubbing shoulders with royalty.

In 2014, Queen Elizabeth II made Angelina, 40, an Honorary Dame Commander at Buckingham Palace. That hasn’t stopped the tabloids from spreading rumours about the actress. Only recently press in the U.S were claiming the pair were heading for divorce.

A source told Hollywood Life however that this was not true and the pair had no intentions of filing for divorce.

The very private couple were crowned ‘The People’s Power Couple’ by Vanity Fair not too long ago following their journey from Paris to Nice with their children.

The couple chose to fly in economy class. Just like normal people. Lovely. 

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Today is a seriously exciting day for our favourite royal dad, Prince William.

Not only is he celebrating his second Father’s Day with his son Prince George, he is also celebrating his first Father’s Day with his new born daughter, Princess Charlotte.

And that’s not all, it is also the Duke of Cambridge’s 33rd birthday. If that’s not an excuse to celebrate we don’t know what is!

We have no doubt that this year the royal family celebrations will be a little more hushed than last year’s.

It was this time last year that we got to see the adorable photos of Prince George cheering on his dad in a polo match.

This was also the first time that we got to see the adorable baby Prince taking his first public steps, holding tentatively on to his mum’s hand all the way. So cute!

While chances of seeing the six week old Princess waddling around are seriously slim, we can at least hope that the family share some celebratory birthday/Father’s Day pics.

After seeing the outrageously adorable photos of two-year-old George at last week’s Trooping the Color ceremony, we are just dying for more!

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