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Prince William Steps in For Queen at Investiture Ceremony

Per BBC royal correspondent, Peter Hunt, the Queen pulled out of today’s investiture ceremony at the last minute due to “minor discomfort” in her ankle. In her place, Prince William knighted 67-year-old comedian and actor, Tony Robinson. Apparently Sir Robinson got the future monarch to agree to a cameo in Blackadder if it ever were brought back for a new season. From the BBC:

“I said to him ‘would you be prepared to be in it?’ He said ‘yes’ like a shot,” Sir Tony said.

“I managed to do a bit of casting while he was awarding my knighthood. I think that is probably a first,” he added.

Photo courtesy of the BBC

Photo courtesy of the BBC

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Remembrance Sunday

Daily Mail: "Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh (left) pay their respects during ceremonies marking Remembrance Sunday in Central London"

Daily Mail: “Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh (left) pay their respects during ceremonies marking Remembrance Sunday in Central London”

Daily Mail: "The Queen stood as the crowds gathered and observed a moment of quiet contemplation as Big Ben struck 11am"

Daily Mail: “The Queen stood as the crowds gathered and observed a moment of quiet contemplation as Big Ben struck 11am”

Daily Mail: "The Queen (left) and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (front right) arrive at the Cenotaph in Central London, ahead of Prince Harry (top)"

Daily Mail: “The Queen (left) and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (front right) arrive at the Cenotaph in Central London, ahead of Prince Harry (top)”

Daily Mail: "Princess Anne, Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh attend the Remembrance Sunday commemorations"

Daily Mail: “Princess Anne, Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh attend the Remembrance Sunday commemorations”

Daily Mail: "Three Princes: Philip (left) is joined in laying a wreath on Whitehall in Central London by William (centre) and Harry (right)"

Daily Mail: “Three Princes: Philip (left) is joined in laying a wreath on Whitehall in Central London by William (centre) and Harry (right)”

Daily Mail: "The Duchess of Cambridge (centre), Sophie, Countess of Wessex (left) and Timothy Laurence (right) attend the commemorations"

Daily Mail: “The Duchess of Cambridge (centre), Sophie, Countess of Wessex (left) and Timothy Laurence (right) attend the commemorations”

Daily Mail: "The Duchess of Cambridge (right) smiles as she stands with the Countess of Wessex, on a balcony overlooking Whitehall's Cenotaph in Central London"

Daily Mail: “The Duchess of Cambridge (right) smiles as she stands with the Countess of Wessex, on a balcony overlooking Whitehall’s Cenotaph in Central London”

Daily Mail: The Duchess of Cambridge (right) plays with her hair as stands with Sophie, Countess of Wessex, on a balcony overlooking Whitehall's Cenotaph"

Daily Mail: The Duchess of Cambridge (right) plays with her hair as stands with Sophie, Countess of Wessex, on a balcony overlooking Whitehall’s Cenotaph”

Daily Mail: "Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge watches on while her husband Prince William lays a wreath at the Cenotaph"

Daily Mail: “Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge watches on while her husband Prince William lays a wreath at the Cenotaph”

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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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Pippa Middleton’s Unusual Christening Gift

The Daily Mail reports that Prince George’s aunt gave him and his parents quite the gift on his christening…his hands and feet cast in silver. People also ran a story on the interesting gift regarding how the sculptures are made –

“According to Wrightson and Platt, the company that makes the sculptures, it takes 30 seconds to make the mold by placing the baby’s feet in a jelly-like mixture of water and a seaweed-based powder (which is a long time to stop a newborn from wriggling around).”

Pippa Middleton is reported to have spent $11,000 on the gift.

Photo Courtesy of Daily Mail

Photo Courtesy of Daily Mail

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Official Portraits from Prince George’s Christening

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