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Roll out the red carpet – Princess Mary is home!

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Roll out the red carpet – Princess Mary is home!

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark and her dashing Prince Frederick are landing in Sydney today to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House.

The Danish couple will be staying in Sydney until October 28 and attending an array of events and ceremonies while they’re here, including a visit to Government House, the official opening of Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen’s flagship store, visiting children at Five Dock Primary school for the Premier’s Reading Challenge, and the royals will be guests of honour at the official 40th anniversary gala event at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday.

Of particular significance to the couple, having twins of their own, is their visit to the Australian Twin registry at the Sydney Children’s Hospital.

The prince and princess have four children, Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, and the latest, the adorable set of twins, Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent. There has been no word yet as to whether they will accompany their parents to Australia.

While the children are not yet old enough to visit the Slip Inn bar, where their parents met, we can only speculate if the royal couple will find time to revisit the place that turned an Australian girl into a Danish princess and became the unusual backdrop to the ultimate fairytale.

We have our cameras at the ready for the arrival of Princess Mary and will keep you up to date on her movements over the week!

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Charles and Camilla to host party for Prince George

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New details released about Prince George’s christening

Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, will present their three-month-old son to the world this week at his christening, which will take place at a private ceremony at St. James’s Palace, followed by a gathering organised by his royal grandparents.

While Kensington Palace won’t release a guest list or details of the event until the day, sources have toldUS Weeklythat “close members of both families” are expected to attend, including Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Prince Harry, and Carole and Michael Middleton, along with the Duchess’s siblings, Pippa and James.

The guest list, which numbers fewer than 50 people, will include the midwives who helped deliver George, and Prince Harry’s girlfriend, Cressida Bonas.

The 45-minute ceremony is to take place on Wednesday at 3pm (1 am Thursday Australian time) and will be conducted by Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby.

“They have to follow a pretty tight schedule, so if George is crying, the show must go on, as they say,” the source said.

After the short ceremony, family and friends have been invited to Clarence House for a reception hosted by Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.

At the gathering, William and Catherine will present the top tier of their wedding cake, which they saved for this special day and will have a small champagne reception.

The pair has asked that instead of gifts, donations are made to local children’s charities.

“The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are incredibly grateful for the support and goodwill being expressed at this happy time. Their Royal Highnesses are grateful, too, for the many gifts they have already received,” the palace says.

“To harness this extraordinary generosity of spirit, they suggest people might at this time look to support those more in need; perhaps a children’s charity local to them,” the palace continues.

“Alternatively, you could look to support Imperial College Healthcare Charity, which is the charity of the hospital where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s baby was born.”

The official portraits taken on the day will be released on Thursday, October. 24.

Related video: Aunts snubbed for Prince George Christening.

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Kim and Kanye announce they’re engaged!

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are engaged!

Reality star Kim, who celebrated her 33rd birthday on Monday, was surprised by longtime boyfriend Kanye, who popped the question in front of the pair’s family and friends, E Online reported.

He started the proposal by popping the question on the stadium’s jumbo screen which flashed a sign, that read “PLEEEASE MARRY MEEE!!!”

Then a 50-piece orchestra played Lana Del Rey’s “Young and Beautiful,” followed by Keri Hilson, Ne-Yo and Kanye’s “Knock You Down” followed by a fireworks display.

Kanye sealed the deal with a 15 carat cushion cut diamond by Lorraine Schwartz.

He later attended the Hollywood Film Awards in Beverly Hills, talking about a quick commute from San Francisco, but said nothing about the surprise engagement.

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Miranda Kerr smoulders in edgy new Mango ad

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Miranda Kerr has proven she looks just as good in clothes as out of them in an edgy new fashion campaign.

The shoot sees Miranda, 30, posing on top of a New York skyscraper in a selection of outfits from Mango’s new autumn/winter collection.

The images show a side of Miranda we’re not used seeing – the fully-clothed side.

Since she became a Victoria’s Secret model in 2007, Miranda is rarely photographed in anything other than her underwear.

Miranda Kerr for Mango.

The images were shot by photographic due Inez and Vinoodh.

Miranda has been the face of the Spanish brand for one year.

She looked sultry and beautiful in the images.

The shoot was styled by Geraldine Saglio.

“The clothing is fun this season with a punk-inspired edge,” Miranda said.

Miranda for Mango.

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Celebrities who love Halloween

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It’s tinsel towns favourite time of year folks – Halloween!

Sadly Australian’s don’t celebrate this spooky day in the same fashion as the American’s do, and while small sections of neighbourhoods try to encourage trick or treating, there are still many doors that go unanswered, or if opened, contain no treats inside.

However in the US, everyone, including the most esteemed celebrities, don a fancy dress costume, pick out pumpkins and head to the hotest Halloween parties of the year.

Check out our gallery of all the biggest and best celebrity Halloween fans

Neil Patrick Harris

The How I Met Your Mother actor was spotted out with his partner David Burtka and their twins Gideon and Harper.

The awesome foursome were dressed up in Alice in Wonderland theme.

Jessica Alba

Jessica, 32, takes her daughter’s Honor and Haven Cash, to the West Hollywood Halloween patch where her kids can take pony rides, get face paintings, ride super slides and crawl through straw mazes.

It looks like Haven, 2, has found her perfect little pumpkin too.

Paris Hilton

Paris picks out a pumpkin at one-stop Halloween shop, Mr Bones Pumpkin Patch.

Sandra Bullock

Dressed to scare, Sandra Bullock, 49, and son Louis, 3, were snapped leaving a Halloween party in Studio City, California.

Even conspicuously dressed as skeletons, the cute pair couldn’t escape the paparazzi.

Fergie and Josh Duhamel

Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie and husband Josh Duhamel were almost unrecognisable at Kate Hudson’s Halloween bash in California.

Fergie dressed as the mistress of darkness Elvira and the Safe Haven actor took inspiration from The Rocky Horror Picture Show dressing as Riff Raff.

Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber

Cindy Crawford rocks up to the Casamigos Halloween party in Beverly Hills dressed as Guns N’ Roses guitar legend Slash, while her long-term hubby Rande Gerber completes the Halloween outfit ensemble as front man, Axl Rose.

John Stamos

Full House hunk John Stamos makes a charming looking devil as he steps out with a throng of other celebs for the Casamigos Halloween party hosted at the home of actor Mike Meldman.

Lady Gaga

It’s hard to tell if Lady Gaga was dressed up for Halloween or just in her usual attire when she arrived in London last week.

Lauren Conrad

The Hills reality star Lauren Conrad makes a beautiful fairy, arriving at the Matthew Morrison Halloween Party in Hollywood with her beau William Tell.

Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton channels Miley Cyrus in a grey teddy bear print one-piece at the Playboy Halloween Party in Hollywood.

Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen

There’s no guessing who picked this couples bizarre Halloween outfit.

Australia’s Isla Fisher and funny man Sacha Baron Cohen come completely incognito to Mike Meldman’s Beverly Hills Halloween bash.

Snooki

Wild Jersey Shore reality star turned wife and mother Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi has been ramping it up this Halloween.

The 25-year-old dressed up in Alice in Wonderland theme for her own event, Night of the Living Drag, and even had a costume change mid-event.

Snooki also took the opportunity to dress up for some family snaps with her husband Jionni Lavalle and their son Lorenzo Lavalle.

Tara Reid

Tara Reid hosted Harrah’s Halloween party in Atlantic City on Saturday night in a barely there costume.

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Prince Harry’s girlfriend to attend George’s christening

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Cressida Bonas quits dancing for Prince Harry

While there’s been much talk of Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, snubbing royal family members by cutting them from the guest list to Prince George’s christening, it has now emerged that one lucky young lady appears to have made the coveted VIP roster: Prince Harry’s squeeze, Cressida Bonas.

The 24-year-old socialite’s inclusion is sure to fan the flames of the feud that’s raged since the guest list was revealed for the christening, due to take place at Kensington Palace on Wednesday at 3pm. (1 am Thursday Australian time).

Royals who didn’t make the cut for the modest 60-guest baptism include William’s uncles, Prince Andrew and Edward, and his aunt, Princess Anne.

Prince Harry, 29, and Cressida have been dating for 18 months and while the couple shy away from media attention there has been much speculation about an imminent engagement.

With many believing it’s only a matter before such an announcement, this high-profile invitation to a private royal event gives more impetus to the rumour Cressida’s soon to be part of the family.

Nevertheless, Cressida’s attendance at the christening is yet to be confirmed, with reports she’s wary of being at the centre of any family rift.

“She’s very, very nervous, about everything, but Prince Harry is being very protective of her and wants her there,” a source told UK Mail.

Harry and Cressida were introduced to each other by his cousin, Princess Eugenie, in May last year.

As George’s christening draws near, speculation has mounted over who’ll be the future King’s godparents.

While Kensington Palace is staying tight-lipped, the front runners are said to be Pippa Middleton, Emilia d’Erlanger, Hugh van Cutsem and Fergus Boyd.

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Kate shows off post baby bod

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Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge has showed off her post baby body – and volleyball skills – attending a SportAid Athlete Workshop at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London.

The Royal Mum bared her toned mid-section in a game of volleyball, just 89 days after the birth of her first son, Prince George.

Skinny jeans and high heels didn’t stop this sporty mum from throwing herself into the game, with onlookers in awe of her small, athlete frame and volleyball prowess.

See the beautiful duchess rocking the volleyball court in high heels here!

The athletes were impressed with Kate’s determination.

Baby! What baby? The Duchess shows of her flat tummy.

Mind the gap! Kate looks fab in a Ralph Lauren striped top and J Brand skinny

This is how a Royal volleys.

Flying through the sky – wedged heels can’t hold back this Royal.

This former Middleton means business.

Kate takes time out to chat with some SportsAid athletes.

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Royals lash out: Who does Kate think she is?

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Royals lash out: Who does Kate think she is?

Noses are firmly out of joint after key figures weren’t invited to Prince George’s christening – and Kate is copping the blame.

A controversial decision to snub key royals from Prince George’s christening this week has sparked a bitter feud across three generations of the family.

After learning the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s “intimate affair with just close family and friends” did not include Princes Andrew and Edward and Princess Anne, Woman’s Day can reveal Andrew went straight to the top in a bid to overrule Kate and Wills.

In other words, he threw a tantrum to his mother, the Queen. Friends say when news of his complaints inevitably filtered back to Kate, she was devastated to be seen in such poor light, but luckily for her, everyone knows that messing with her means messing with Wills – and he’s known to stand by his wife.

“Prince Andrew was livid when he spoke to the Queen, shortly after being informed he was not invited to the christening,” Bill Coles, a veteran royal reporter with sources extremely close to Andrew tells Woman’s Day exclusively. “He told her he feels Kate’s ‘common upbringing’ means she doesn’t understand the proper standing and hierarchy in the royal family.”

Read more about Kate’s battle with senior royals in this week’s issue of Woman’s Day, on sale Monday, October 21, 2013.

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Naomi Watts talks playing Princess Diana

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Naomi Watts has opened up about her biggest role yet – playing Princess Diana in her new movie Diana.

“It’s a little scary playing one of the most famous women of our time,” Naomi Watts has said of playing the lead role in Diana, the new biopic about the late Princess Of Wales.

“There’s so much information out there – people are inevitably going to make comparisons.”

The movie, now in cinemas, saw Naomi undergo a transformation that included six weeks of dialogue training, four wigs, a prosthetic nose, months of research and fittings for clothes that belonged to Diana herself.

Producer Robert Bernstein says the movie isn’t a typical biopic, but instead concentrates on a crucial part of her short life.

Diana focuses on the compassion and kindness of her final years and her relationship with the inspirational Dr. Hasnat Khan.

“It was really very difficult for her,” Naomi says of Diana’s tortured love life.

“She’s definitely someone who had to fight for happiness, but it’s impressive that she did, and that she kept fighting for it given the circumstances.”

Naomi says she thought long and hard about the role and didn’t immediately agree to being in the film.

“I struggled with the idea for some time, obviously because she is the most famous woman of our time, and with that comes a lot of pressure. Everyone feels they know her so I questioned whether I could ever claim her as being my own character,” she said.

“I like to play women who are complicated and full of contradictions, and Diana was this and more.

“At times she was strong and rebellious: she could also be happy, giggly, flirty, mischievous and incredibly wise. I’m interested in watching those kinds of women on screen. I’m also drawn to these kinds of women in my friendships in life.”

Despite Naomi’s initial doubts, director Oliver Hirschbiegel says there was no one else to play the role.

“I don’t know who else would have been right and who could have pulled it off,” he said.

“Naomi’s an exquisite actress and is outstandingly good. She has the ability to be a chameleon. You know it’s her and at the same time it’s definitely that character and in this case you’re watching Diana. That’s an exceptional gift.”

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Heidi and Seal back together!

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Heidi and Seal back together!

Nearly two years after splitting, they’re giving their marriage another go for the sake of the children.

They were once a Hollywood golden couple but last time we checked, Heidi Klum and Seal’s marital bliss was long gone and had sadly been replaced by a split that was as bitter as any in celebrity history.

Heidi had filed for divorce and immediately embarked on a fling with her beefy bodyguard Martin Kirsten while Seal spent the time being linked to a string of beauties in LA and Australia, where he was working as a coach on The Voice.

It seemed there would be no going back, especially when singer Seal, 50, publicly scolded the TV host and supermodel for “sleeping with the help”, and the 40-year-old responded by saying she would only talk to her ex through lawyers.

But last week, the pair revealed their shock reconciliation, sharing a romantic kiss at their daughter Lou’s fourth birthday party.

Read more about Heidi and Seal’s reunion in this week’s issue of Woman’s Day, on sale Monday, October 21, 2013.

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