An Aussie mum has caused an online frenzy after revealing her unusual baby name.
The Gold Coast mum admitted she wanted to name her baby girl Kaitlin but hated how popular the name had become.
So, her husband came up with a simple solution.
“My husband suggested we replace the ‘ait’ with the Roman numeral symbol for eight!” she wrote.
“Now our daughter is truly unique.”
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The Duchess of Cambridge has stepped out in yet another show-stopping dress.
Kate dazzled in her $6000 cut-out Roland Mouret gown on Thursday night at a special dinner held at Kensington Palace.
The Duchess was hosting a dinner for one of her charities, SportAid where she invited charity ambassadors as well as some athletes hoping to compete at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
“Some of you may know that I love sport,” she said at the event. “I love cheering on teams and athletes that I am passionate about.”
“I love the physical challenge sport presents and the mental strength it gives us all. And I love the way it so often brings people together to work as part of a team. I suspect many of you in this room may feel the same.”
Do we hear wedding bells?
A new report out of the US claims that our very own Liam Hemsworth will be saying “I do” to Miley Cyrus sooner than anticipated.
“They’re getting married on the beach,” a source revealed to Us Weekly, adding that the loved-up pair “will have help planning the event” as “their parents are doing most of the work.”
“It’s been easy,” the insider added.
The smitten-duo were pictured at the holiday destination in late April.
What’s more, this isn’t the first time rumours of an impending Australian wedding have done the rounds.
Earlier this year, reports emerged from Us Weekly claiming that the Wrecking Ball singer and the Hunger Games actor had been scoping out potential wedding venues in the Byron Bay area of New South Wales in Australia.
The genetically blessed pair were spotted touring wedding venues in the picturesque coastal town in April, with sources telling the publication the pair are keen to book something soon.
“They were discussing potential venues and looking around,” the source revealed.
Check out Miley and Liam holding hands! Post continues below.
The pair, who called off their engagement back in September 2013, caught the world by surprise when they reconciled at the end of 2015 in the beach town – proving that the vacation spot holds sentimental meaning to both of them.
Since then, the platinum blonde beauty has been pictured on many occasions getting close to the Hemsworth family again, all the while donning her old sparkling Neil Lane engagement ring.
The star has been wearing her old engagement ring ever since their rekindling.
When asked about their relationship status last month, the Aussie actor told GQ Australia, “People will figure it out, they already have… They’re not dumb.”
“Of course it was hard, man,” the 26-year-old remarked, referring to the duo’s shock split, “But we were both going in different directions and it’s just what needed to happen.”
“We were both super young and it was a good decision at the time — we both needed that.”
Earlier this year, Miley enjoyed a girls’ lunch with Liam’s sister-in-law, Elsa Pataky. “True friends are never apart, maybe in distance but never in heart!” the mother-of-three penned.
Now, seven months into their rekindled relationship, it would seem that the smitten couple, who met on the set of The Last Song in 2010, are right back where they started.
“I guess when I feel something, then I just feel it and I go for it.”
Fans were thrilled to hear that their favourite couple had rekindled their romance.
To commence the beginning of a weekend of national and Commonwealth celebrations, one final portrait of Her Majesty The Queen has been unveiled and it’s truly beautiful.
The stunning shot, taken by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, shows Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh with his wife of 68 years at their beloved Windsor Castle just after Easter.
Alongside the image, the Queen has remarked: “He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years.”
The Queen and Prince Philip will celebrate their 69th wedding anniversary in November.
In the snap, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch sits regally beside her husband.
Shedding the extravagance for a stripped down close up of the two, the pair smile down the lens of the camera looking polished.
Their unbreakable bond is clear for all to see and it provides a rare glimpse into one of the strongest royal marriages in history.
In the past, The Duke has previously joked of their first few meetings: “You were so shy. I couldn’t get a word out of you.”
But after decades of marriage, The Queen and Philip have only flourished as a couple.
“You can take it from me, the Queen has the quality of tolerance in abundance,” Prince Philip has remarked, before adding “the secret of a happy marriage is to have different interests.”
Her Majesty dons a salmon-pink cardigan adorned with gold buttons, a striped blouse and her signature pearl earrings while her husband matches his beloved with a pink pocket square tucked into a checkered suit that sits atop a pastel pink shirt.
Everything you need to know about the new portrait in the player below. Post continues after the video!
This last, stunning portrait is the sixth in the series shot by the famed American photographer in celebration of the 90-year-old’s incredible milestone.
And it is fitting that Elizabeth II should stand beside her loving husband on the day of its released, June 10, as this day also marks the Duke’s 95th birthday.
The previous portrait released in the series showed the Monarch at Windsor Castles sitting comfortably in the lush gardens of her country estate.
Perched on a bench covered by a blue blanket, Her Majesty is surrounded by her four loyal corgis and dorgies Willow, Vulcan, Candy and Holly.
Her Majesty graces the summer issue of Vanity Fair for the second time.
And it was an idea thought up by the Queen herself!
“The most moving, important thing about this shoot is that these were all her ideas,” Annie, 66, said to Vanity Fair.
“I was told how relaxed she was at Windsor, and it was really true. You get the sense of how at peace she was with herself, and very much enthralled with her family.”
And of course who could forget the amazing family photo of The Queen with her five great-grandchildren and her two youngest grandchildren, which was shared back in April.
Birthday bash! Queen Elizabeth was joined by Prince Charles for a meet-and-greet on April 21 – her actual birthday.
It’s been a year of continuous celebrations for the inspirational leader, who began her birthday celebrations back in April.
Kicking off her special day with a local walkabout on April 21, Her Majesty was greeted by thousands of adoring fans, who had lined the streets of Windsor to wish her a very happy 90th birthday.
Following the short engagement, the Queen headed home to her lavish castle, where she was believed to be having a private dinner with 71 guests, including 30 members of the royal family.
Flash forward a month, and members of the royal family flooded into Windsor once more to help honour Britain’s longest-reigning monarch at a special gala marking her 90th birthday.
The woman of the hour (or rather, year!) arrived at the event with her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh at her side, in a horse-drawn carriage and were treated to an extravagant evening of entertainment.
And her celebrations will only kick up a notch this weekend with the annual Trooping The Colour ceremony set to take place in London.
Can you just imagine all the throwbacks?
The final portrait in the series of stunning shots by Annie Leibovitz to celebrate Her Majesty’s milestone birthday has been revealed.
The stunning shot, taken by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, shows Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh with his wife of 68 years at their beloved Windsor Castle just after Easter.
Alongside the image, the Queen has remarked: “He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years.”
Their’s is a love story that has been broadcast, photographed, and documented since their very first correspondence in 1934, but one that has remained private and protected.
Since those letters in the 30s, a marriage was celebrated, as was the birth of four children, eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, and 63 years as Queen and Consort.
Always by her side, Prince Philip is The Queen’s number one confidante.
To celebrate his 95th birthday, we take a walk down memory lane…
The final portrait in the series of stunning shots by Annie Leibovitz to celebrate Her Majesty’s milestone birthday has been revealed.
Elizabeth and Philip were married on 20 November 1947 at Westminster Abbey. Their wedding took place at the end of the second world war and Elizabeth required ration coupons to buy the material of her dress.
Elizabeth and Philip were married on 20 November 1947 at Westminster Abbey. Their wedding took place at the end of the second world war and Elizabeth required ration coupons to buy the material of her dress.
Jamie Cox, 15, was rushed to hospital on Wednesday after playing ‘black out’ – a game where one person is choked in a headlock for as long as they can.
The Courier Mail reports he passed out, fracturing his skull as he landed on the ground.
He’s currently at Gold Coast University Hospital, where he’s undergone emergency surgery for the injuries.
His father Rodney took to Facebook to share an update on Jamie’s progress.
“Surgery was a success and although not quite out of the woods, he is fairly alert and responsive at this stage. Further scans and tests to come.”
We wish him a speedy recovery.
A search is underway for three children last seen at Christies Beach in Adelaide’s south.
Siblings Ethan Lawson, 12, Jayden Lawson, 10, and Sienna Dodd, six, were dropped off to football training at Bice Oval at 6pm on Wednesday night but are believed to have run off and have not been found despite an extensive search of the area.
“It is believed they intended to go to their father’s house in Hackham West and police are making inquiries with family and friends in the area to find the children,” police said in a statement.
“Police have concerns for the children’s welfare.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Police Assistance Line on 131 444.
The actions of police are under scrutiny after police shot at a knife-wielding man at Hornsby Westfield yesterday, injuring three innocent shoppers in the process.
Police have launched a critical incident investigation into the shooting which will be carried out by the Parramatta Local Area Command, news.com.au reports.
The main issue to be investigated will be why a Taser or other options were not used by the officers.
“The officers have fired shots at the offender, he was wounded several times, unfortunately some bystanders were also injured with other bullet or fragment wounds,” Assistant Commissioner Denis Clifford said of the moment psychiatric patient Jerry Sourian, 23, ran at them, armed with a large carving knife.
Via Nine news.
“If a Taser was available a decision was made by those officers in a life and death situation.”
“This occurred in a matter of seconds … there was a matter of metres in it in the confined space of a shopping mall.”
Mr Sourian is in a serious but stable condition at Royal North Shore Hospital and two women, aged 82 and 65, are in stable conditions, ABC News reports.
Another woman, aged 60, is at Westmead Hospital in a stable condition.
The Danish palace has released a colourful new portrait marking the 76th birthday of Queen Margrethe.
The impeccably symmetrical snap, which was taken in the palace by photographer Steen Brogaard, shows the Monarch sitting beside her husband Henrik, Prince Consort of Denmark.
Standing regally either side of the two are the couple’s sons and daughters-in-law.
Our very own Mary rests her hands contently on the back of her mother-in-law’s chair, as does her handsome husband Frederik, and beside him stands Prince Joachim who bears an identical smile to his mother.
And if the outfits look familiar, it’s because they are! The post from the Danish royal family’s Facebook page reveals that this happy snap was taken just moments after the six waved to onlookers from the balcony of the Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen.
The stunning portrait was taken just moments after the royals stepped out to wave at onlookers.
The 76-year-old celebrated her birthday on April 16 which funnily enough sits days before Queen Elizabeth’s on April 21.
“She’s wonderful. I really admire the way she has lived her life, the way she continues to live her life. She’s so dedicated and she has a marvellous sense of humour,” Margrethe said to the Telegraph of her fellow Monarch.
“I’m lucky enough to know her privately and I do enjoy that sense of humour.”
Watch Queen Margrethe chat candidly about Queen Elizabeth in the video player below! Post continues…
While the two Queens have their titles and colourful style in common, they also differ in a few ways.
Queen Margrethe is known among the royals as the life of the party who takes a rather candid approach when it comes to royal events, compared to her comrade Elizabeth II who usually remains stoic in public.
The Monarchs are longtime pals.
The 76-year-old loves a good time!
Meanwhile this week Princess Mary traded in her tiara for something a little more practical.
On June 5, the Tasmanian-born royal became one of 5,000 volunteers at the Bülows Barracks in Fredericia town to train with the Denmark’s National Guard.
Dressed in head-to-toe camouflage, the 44-year-old spent two days undergoing rigorous drills, naval manoeuvres and target practices.
The future queen of Denmark, who also holds the rank of First Lieutenant, proved that she sure is one tough cookie as she joined in with all the activities.
The future Queen showed off her skills at the two-day training session.
She even had time to mingle with the other volunteers!
For Courtney Baker, the light in her life is her beautiful daughter Emersyn. She’s a giggly, happy 15-month-old baby girl.
“Emersyn has not only added to our quality of life, she’s touched the hearts of thousands,” the Florida mother said.
But when she was pregnant with Emersyn and learned that her unborn child would have special needs, she was told to seriously consider terminating the pregnancy.
The doctor seemed to assume that it would be an unwanted burden on Courtney and her partner’s life.
Courtney has never forgotten that conversation between herself and the doctor, and she has now written a powerful letter straight from the heart to share how wrong it was to question her decision to keep Emmy.
She delivered the letter in the mail (with some help from little Emersyn!) at the end of last month and said: “I have no idea how the doctor might have reacted to my letter, but I do have faith that God can work any miracle and he can change any heart.”
Pic via Parker Myles.
“Emmy is proof that children with special needs are worthy and can change the world. She’s doing it right now.”
In the heartfelt letter to the doctor, she hopes that they be caring when seeing a Down syndrome baby “lovingly tucked in her mother’s womb.”
Pic via Parker Myles.
Read the full letter below
“Dear Doctor,
A friend recently told me of when her prenatal specialist would see her child during her sonograms, he would comment, “He’s perfect.” Once her son was born with Down syndrome, she visited that same doctor. He looked at her little boy and said, “I told you. He’s perfect.”
Her story tore me apart. While I was so grateful for my friend’s experience, it filled me with such sorrow because of what I should have had. I wish you would have been that doctor.
I came to you during the most difficult time in my life. I was terrified, anxious and in complete despair. I didn’t know the truth yet about my baby, and that’s what I desperately needed from you. But instead of support and encouragement, you suggested we terminate our child. I told you her name, and you asked us again if we understood how low our quality of life would be with a child with Down syndrome. You suggested we reconsider our decision to continue the pregnancy.
From that first visit, we dreaded our appointments. The most difficult time in my life was made nearly unbearable because you never told me the truth. My child was perfect.
I’m not angry. I’m not bitter. I’m really just sad. I’m sad the tiny beating hearts you see every day don’t fill you with a perpetual awe. I’m sad the intricate details and the miracle of those sweet little fingers and toes, lungs and eyes and ears don’t always give you pause. I’m sad you were so very wrong to say a baby with Down syndrome would decrease our quality of life. And I’m heartbroken you might have said that to a mommy even today. But I’m mostly sad you’ll never have the privilege of knowing my daughter, Emersyn.
Because, you see, Emersyn has not only added to our quality of life, she’s touched the hearts of thousands. She’s given us a purpose and a joy that is impossible to express. She’s given us bigger smiles, more laughter and sweeter kisses than we’ve ever known. She’s opened our eyes to true beauty and pure love.
So my prayer is that no other mommy will have to go through what I did. My prayer is that you, too, will now see true beauty and pure love with every sonogram.
And my prayer is when you see that next baby with Down syndrome lovingly tucked in her mother’s womb, you will look at that mommy and see me then tell her the truth: “Your child is perfect.””
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