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Prince William’s Turn to Show Off Some Volleyball Skills!

Prince William participated in a volleyball game at the Westway Sports Centre in north Kensington today while visiting young aspiring coaches.

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The second in line to the throne looked a little out of place with one 13-year-old saying that he “felt sorry” for the Prince because he was unable to return balls. His wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, appeared more at ease with her volleyball skills even though she was wearing tall wedges!

Photo courtesy of POPSUGAR

Photo courtesy of POPSUGAR

Photo courtesy of The Frisky

Photo courtesy of The Frisky

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Spotted: Kate Middleton out with George!

Duchess of Cambridge with Prince George and Lupo

Duchess of Cambridge with Prince George and Lupo

The Duchess of Cambridge was spotted out today in Kensington Gardens with Prince George and their dog, Lupo. Head to POPSUGAR to see more pics!

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Prince William Represents Queen at State Visit

For the first time, Prince William represented the Queen in London Tuesday at a state visit with South Korea’s president,  Park Geun-hye.  He joined the South Korean president in breaking ground on a new Korean War Memorial at riverside gardens near Westminster Bridge.

Photo Courtesy of Richard Pohle AFP/Getty Images

Photo Courtesy of Richard Pohle AFP/Getty Images

This marks the beginning of a busy week for Prince William- tomorrow he will visit one of his charities, the St. Giles Trust, a prison-based project that helps former inmates reintegrate into society, USA Today reports. While on Thursday, the Cambridges are expected to host a meet-and-greet with volunteers for the London Poppy Day Appeal at Kensington Palace.  USA Today also reports that later on Thursday, Prince William will observe two live surgeries, a post-cancer breast reconstruction and the removal of a bladder tumor.

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Prince George Christening – Update

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Ahead of Prince George’s christening, here are some things to watch:

  • People is reporting that Prince Harry’s girlfriend, Cressida Bonas, has not been invited to the intimate family affair despite reports to the contrary over the weekend. In fact, other sources are reporting that none of the couple’s siblings have plus one invites.
  • Significant others are not the only ones being left off the guest list, The Telegraph is reporting that the Yorks (Duke of York, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie); the Wessexes (Earl of Wessex,  Countess of Wessex, and their children);  Peter Phillips, Autumn Kelly, and their children; and the Princess Royal, who is in Canada, were all left off the guest list to make room for the couple’s friends.
  • Kensington Palace confirmed yesterday that the official photographer for the event will be Hollywood photographer, Jason Bell. His work is currently showcased at the National Gallery where the Duchess of Cambridge serves as a patron.
  • According to Express, all the public will hear and see about the christening will be the official photographs and a brief statement by the Cambridges on Thursday.
Photo Source: Express

Photo Source: Express

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Prince George’s Christening Details Revealed!

Prince George will be christened on October 23 at 3pm in the Chapel Royal at St. James’s Palace, Kensington Palace confirmed today. The Archbishop of Canterbury will perform the baptism, which is expected to last about 45 minutes. The future heir to the throne will be dressed in a replica of the lace and satin christening gown made for Queen Victoria’s eldest daughter, Victoria, in 1841. The Earl and Countess of Wessex’s son Viscount Severn became the first royal baby to wear the new robe at his christening in 2008.

Official Photo from the Earl and Countess of Wessex's son Viscount Severn christening (2008)

Official photo from the Earl and Countess of Wessex’s son Viscount Severn christening (2008)

Neither the guest list nor the names of the six godparents were released. Reports have been swirling about who these yet to be named godparents are – Prince Harry, Pippa Middleton, Fergus Boyd, and Emilia d’Erlanger are all names that have been mentioned.

Official photos will be taken after the ceremony. A picture of the Queen and all three future monarchs – Prince Charles, Prince William, and Prince George – will be released. According to the BBC, the last time this happened was at the christening of the future Edward VIII in 1894 showed the royal baby with his father, George V; grandfather, Edward VII; and great-grandmother, Queen Victoria.

Queen Victoria and Three Future Monarchs (1894)

Queen Victoria and three future monarchs (1894)

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