On Sunday, Princess Charlotte was christened at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham. As expected, the royals all turned out for the event; Charlotte's god parents were revealed (Better luck next time Harry and Pippa!); and Will and Kate even took a semi-public stroll to allow their loyal subjects to catch a glimpse of the infant princess in her pram. Today, royal officials offered an even more intimate view of the ceremony by tweeting a series of pictures taken by famed photographer Mario Testino. As you might have guessed, Kate and Charlotte both stole the show in their high-fashion finery. Enjoy! 1. The Perfect Family? It’s Kate Middleton. It’s Prince William. It’s their two kids and it’s a photo so darn cute we may just die on the spot. 2. Mommy and Charlotte AWWWW! Look at Kate Middleton holding her daughter on the occasion of Princess Charlotte Christening. 3. William and George It may have been Princess Charlotte’s Christening, but Prince William found time to cradle his adorable son during the special occasion. 4. Princess Charlotte Christening Photo The entire family is here! As they should be, considering the occasion: it’s Princess Charlotte’s Christening! View Slideshow
Princess Charlotte and Prince George are ready for a close-up, and their proud mom Kate Middleton shared four adorable photos of the results. These images of their 1- and 22-month-old children were released by parents Prince William, 32, and Princess Kate, 33, early last night … View Slideshow: Princess Charlotte and Prince George Photos George is even seen giving Charlotte a kiss on the head in one especially sweet shot, taken by Kate Middleton herself at some point in late May. The intimate pictures were taken inside William and Kate’s country home, Anmer Hall, during “private family time,” a spokesman confirms. “They’re absolutely lovely,” adds the source, stating the obvious. “The Duchess has taken some absolutely beautiful photos.” Palace officials did not say why Kate and William (or dog Lupo) did not appear, but really, what else is there to say about these perfect shots? In August 2013, after George was born, a few shots taken by Kate’s father, Michael Middleton, were released that starred the whole family. In any case, Kate and William made good on a promise to release photos ahead of Princess Charlotte’s christening , set to take place July 5. Kate Middleton gave birth to their second child May 2, and introduced her to the adoring UK public, and the world, shortly thereafter. See all the photos from that day here: View Slideshow: Royal Baby Photos: Hail to the Princess!
Princess Charlotte and Prince George are ready for a close-up, and their proud mom Kate Middleton shared four adorable photos of the results. These images of their 1- and 22-month-old children were released by parents Prince William, 32, and Princess Kate, 33, early last night … View Slideshow: Princess Charlotte and Prince George Photos George is even seen giving Charlotte a kiss on the head in one especially sweet shot, taken by Kate Middleton herself at some point in late May. The intimate pictures were taken inside William and Kate’s country home, Anmer Hall, during “private family time,” a spokesman confirms. “They’re absolutely lovely,” adds the source, stating the obvious. “The Duchess has taken some absolutely beautiful photos.” Palace officials did not say why Kate and William (or dog Lupo) did not appear, but really, what else is there to say about these perfect shots? In August 2013, after George was born, a few shots taken by Kate’s father, Michael Middleton, were released that starred the whole family. In any case, Kate and William made good on a promise to release photos ahead of Princess Charlotte’s christening , set to take place July 5. Kate Middleton gave birth to their second child May 2, and introduced her to the adoring UK public, and the world, shortly thereafter. See all the photos from that day here: View Slideshow: Royal Baby Photos: Hail to the Princess!
Kate Middleton is already being pressured to get pregnant again and have a third royal baby, but it’s a surprising person who’s leading that charge. Despite Kate wanting to shut down the royal baby factory for good after the birth of Princess Charlotte, insiders claim she’s gotten pushback there. From Carole Middleton, Catherine’s mum. That’s right, Kate’s mom – not any member of Prince William’s royal family – is the one urging the Duchess of Cambridge to keep crankin’ ’em out. Her first two pregnancies captivated the world, stimulated the British economy hard and generally made Kate and all things close to her look swell. Carole, meanwhile, is seen by many observers as the quiet orchestrator behind the scenes of Kate’s subtle but firm break from royal family tradition. Kate’s made it clear she wants no royal family members around her kids , and for Princess Charlotte and Prince George to experience normal life. They will never be “normal” as we think of it, but in eschewing London’s palace life for their country estate of Amner Hall, Kate’s motives are clear. Not to mention, Carole and Pippa Middleton were among the first to meet Princess Charlotte, and have played major roles in George’s upbringing. View Slideshow: 12 Celebrity Charlottes: The Princess and Her Peeps Since Prince William and Kate left Kensington Palace, Carole has moved into Amner Hall on almost a full-time basis as her granchildren’s caretaker. Her motives are equally transparent. By making herself a vital part of George and Charlotte’s lives, Carole is asserting control over the family , and another baby would only help cement it. Despite the health risks involved with another pregnancy , family insiders are certain Kate Middleton will be pregnant before long with her third child. Kate’s uncle, Gary Goldsmith, told Hello! , “I don’t think they’ll stop at two.” India Hicks, cousin to Prince Charles, reiterated the point, adding: “I think [Kate Middleton and Prince William] could have the perfect ending with a boy and girl. But I suspect they won’t stop there.” Added another palace source even before Charlotte’s birth, “I would put money on them having more. Whatever this baby is, there will be another.” She’s only 33 and while Prince George and Princess Charlotte would complete this family beautiful, it looks like #GreatKateWait3 is officially ON!!! View Slideshow: 21 Royally Hot Kate Middleton Bikini Photos
Celebs Attend “Cutting It” Screening In Atlanta Last night, WE TV hosted a “blue carpet” premiere for upcoming reality series “Cutting It: In the ATL.” Over 400 guests showed up to the Woodruff Arts Center to catch a sneak peak of the first episode. Cast members Maja Sly, Mushiya Tshikuka, Beautii Joseph, Lakenya Morris and Dedra Allen hit the carpet amid a throng of excited fans and photographers, as well as celebs from Real Housewives of Atlanta , Love & Hip Hop Atlanta , and well-known Atlanta socialites. Claudia Jordan and MiMi Faust came out… And Miss Foxy is out of jail and waiting on you at the door . Hit the flip for more pics… Prince William / ATLpics.net Continue reading →
Kate Middleton and Prince William welcomed their second child a few hours ago, according to media reports and the palace’s official Twitter. The couple’s Heir arrived in 2013. Now the Spare is here as well … … and it’s a GIRL!! View Slideshow: Prince George: A Young Life in Photos Kensington Palace has announced the arrival of the fourth in line for the throne, after Prince Charles, William and Prince George, 21 months. The royal Twitter (so hip) shared the following updates Saturday: Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34 a.m. The baby weighs 8 lbs 3 oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth. The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry & members of both families have been informed Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well. With Kate Middleton in labor , she and William left George with nanny Maria Borrallo and headed to the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s hospital. That was around 6 a.m. Royal Baby #2 didn’t waste any time, did she? Per royal protocol, an official birth announcement will be posted with the full details on an easel in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace soon. In the meantime … the palace just posted this on Twitter (so hip): It’s expected that close relatives, like Kate’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, and William’s father Prince Charles will visit the hospital. Following the celebratory formalities, the parents are expected to take their baby home to Kensington Palace, where Queen Elizabeth may visit. Great grandmother Elizabeth, 89, has been monarch for 61 years! Royal fans assembling outside the hospital are no doubt pining for a mini press conference just like the one William and Kate held to debut George. The birth follows weeks of building royal baby fever, and is no doubt a relief to the 33-year-old Duchess, who was six days past her due date . Now that the gender is known, the name should follow in the coming days; Kate Middleton baby name bets seem to think Alice is the pick. Whatever they name her, CONGRATULATIONS! View Slideshow: 17 Vintage Kate Middleton Photos
The ladies of Bravo manage to dish up the drama on The Real Housewives franchise while keeping their hair looking fab! How does Kenya Moore manage to twirl up dirt about Nene Leakes ruining people’s lives on The Real Housewives of Atlanta while keeping her locks looking so fresh? How does Kim Zolciak manage to keep her tiny waist and raise five kids without losing her wig? Don’t get us started on the ever-changing weaves, extensions and apologies from Phaedra Parks that Cynthia Bailey throws our way. We wish could rock red tresses like Caroline Manzo from The Real Housewives of New Jersey. We may never know the ladies’ top secret ways to awesomely beautiful hair because, let’s face it, some secrets they refuse to keep under their weaves. However, that wont stop us from judging them and deciding for ourselves who we think has the best ‘do. View Slideshow: 10 Hair-Raising Hairstyles from The Real Housewives Take a click around at the ladies of The Real Housewives best hair styles and decide for yourself if their locks are a must have or a must not. Judge at your own risk, because these ladies are known for breaking out their claws and we wouldn’t want you in the middle of a cat fight.
The first Royal Baby has met the brand new Royal Baby! Earlier this morning, the world stopped and collectively cooed when Kate Middleton gave birth for the second time. She and Prince Williams are now the parents to a newborn baby girl!!!! And little George is now a big brother!!!!!!! Prince George Arrives to Meet Sister According to the Royal Twitter account (yes, there’s a Royal Twitter account), the fourth in line to the crown was safely delivered at 8:34 a.m. and weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces. Middleton and the child are both in good health. While millions wonder what about the Royal Baby name , William stopped traffic in London a few hours after becoming a father again in order to carry his son into St. Mary’s Hospital. Wearing matching sweaters (or “jumpers,” as the British announcer in this video adorably dubs the attire), William and George waved to reporters before making their way inside to see their tiny loved one. Prior to picking up his first born, William told members of the press that he is “very happy” about his new arrival. This visit from the big brother, meanwhile, is a tradition that Prince William himself participated in as a child. In September 1984, at just two years old, Prince William met his newborn baby brother Harry at the same hospital. The tiny tot held the hand of his father Prince Charles in order to pay a visit to the baby and his mother, the late Princess Diana. What a beautiful circle of life, huh? And what a beautiful family! View Slideshow: Prince George: A Young Life in Photos
Kate Middleton and Prince William have introduced the new Princess of Cambridge, just a few hours after the little girl came into the world. View Slideshow: Royal Baby Photos: Hail to the Princess! Not long after Kate Middleton welcomed a royal baby girl at St. Mary’s Hospital in London, the littlest royal made her public debut out front. The duo has yet to announce the princess’ name, but the 8 lb., 3 oz. youngster was revealed to the revelers outside of the hospital by her parents. It’s astonishing that Kate Middleton was in labor not even 12 hours ago, given how beautiful she looked cradling her baby daughter in her arms. Visited by hairstylist Amanda Cook Tucker before stepping out (that helps), she wore a patterned white-and-yellow floral Jenny Packham dress. William wore a blue V-neck sweater over a collared shirt, and the woman of the hour – HRH the Princess – was swaddled in delicate white fabric. You can expect that item and the aforementioned Jenny Packham frock to sell out faster than tickets for the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight tonight. “The Princess’ shawl is from GH Hurt and Son Ltd,” a rep for the palace said. “The company has a long-standing connection with the royal family.” “Other members of the royal family have been presented with these shawls in the past,” the palace added, including Princes George and William. Speaking of the princess’ older brother, Prince George visited his sister earlier today; he had stayed home with his nanny during the actual birth. William stepped away from his wife and daughter for a brief moment Saturday, going to retrieve his son from nearby Kensington Palace. It’s not clear what George and his baby sister talked about, but we’re sure it was very cute! No photos of them together yet, but give it time. Royal family fans surely recall how Prince George made his own public debut outside the Lindo Wing in similar fashion on July, 23, 2013. Has it been that long?! Click through the galleries above and below for precious pics galore as we start counting down to Royal Baby #3! View Slideshow: Prince George: A Young Life in Photos
Mathew Knowles In The Way Of Destiny’s Child Reunion Tour DC3’s performance during the Stellar Awards not only got fans nostalgic for the good old Destiny’s Child days, but the group members themselves. Not only are they eager to tour together again, but they’re even interested in doing a 10-year-anniversary album full of brand new tracks for their legion of fans. However…they’re all so fed up with Mathew Knowles that none of them want to give him a dime of money from the deal — a major complication since his name is irrevocably tied to the group. Via MailOnline : “Although Destiny’s Child is made up of the three ladies, Beyoncé’s father and former manager Mathew Knowles owns one-fourth of the group as well. Anytime they do anything under the name Destiny’s Child, he has involvement in it and money from it,” a source close to the group reveals to Daily Mail Online. None of the members of Destiny’s Child want any involvement with Mathew, who once managed each of their individual careers as well as the group. Kelly was first to fire him in 2009, Michelle followed in 2010 and Beyoncé finally nixed all dealings with her dad after accusations of stealing money from her in 2011. “That it was claimed Mathew stole money from Beyoncé and then he sued to prove that he didn’t was bad enough. But all of the extramarital affairs and children outside the marriage just made it so that Beyoncé doesn’t have anything to do with her dad at all,” the source explained. The trio’s unwillingness to deal with Mathew is why they keep putting off a Destiny’s Child reunion album and tour. Their 2005 Destiny Fulfilled tour grossed approximately $70.8 million in the U.S. alone and according to Billboard it was the highest-grossing tour for either a pop or R&B band since TLC’s FanMail Tour. Beyoncé, Kelly and Michelle wanted to record a 10-year follow-up CD and launch a tour. They know both the album and tour could a huge seller and break tour records. “The problem is they can’t figure out how to nix Mathew from the deal. They all want more than anything to give the fans one last run of the group, especially since they all have their own individual success, but don’t want to deal with Mathew,” the source explained. It’s unlikely that Mathew would allow the women to cut any deals without him. Yeah, we guess not — not with all those fresh mouths to feed and his well-documented money troubles. However, we seriously doubt that Bey & the crew are going to let Mathew stand in between them and the money.
