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Growing up royal: Zara Phillips’ life in pictures

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Unlike William, Kate and Harry, Zara Phillips usually stays out of the spotlight, preferring the company of her horses and dogs to VIP rooms in nightclubs.

But next January, Zara will leave her canine and equine friends behind to visit Australia for the first time.

Her trip will give us a chance to get to know the Queen’s eldest granddaughter a bit better, and hopefully get a glimpse of the cheekiness that has made her a firm family favourite, particularly with cousins William and Harry.

While we wait for the arrival of the real thing, here are some of the best pictures of Zara and her royal relatives.

William, Zara and Harry attend the royal’s Christmas service at Sandringham in 2009.

Zara at Windsor in 1984.

Zara and her brother Peter with their mother Princess Anne in Scotland in 1985.

The young royal at a gymnastics demonstration in 1991.

William and Zara attend the Queen Mother’s 97th birthday celebrations in 1997.

Zara debuts her trendy new cropped hair in 1998.

A rebellious Zara shows off her infamous tongue stud in 1999.

Zara at the premiere of *Sea Biscuit* in London in 2003.

Zara at the premiere of Sea Biscuit in London in 2003.

Zara and William chew the fat during a polo match in July 2004.

William inspects Zara’s gloves at the royal’s Christmas service in 2004.

Zara with her new boyfriend Mike Tindall and her beloved dogs in 2004.

Zara cracks William and Harry up at the 2005 wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla.

Zara kisses her horse during an Equestrian World Cup qualifier in Ireland in 2005.

Zara shows off her gold medals as she becomes the European Eventing Champion in 2005.

William, Harry and Zara join the queen to celebrate her 80th birthday in 2006.

Zara chats with Kate Middleton at the Concert for Diana in July 2007.

Zara even made the notoriously stoic Queen Elizabeth laugh at Royal Ascot in 2007.

Harry leans in to kiss Zara at the wedding of Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly in 2008.

Zara and William play fight at an equestrian event in August, 2010.

William gives Zara a hug.

Zara and Mike announce their engagement outside their home in December 2010.

Zara has Harry in stitches at this rugby game in February 2011.

Zara at the rugby with Prince Harry in February 2011.

Zara attends the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in April 2011.

Zara and a disapproving Princess Anne at the Cheltenham Festival in March 2011.

Zara Phillips on her wedding day in July 2011.

Zara and her husband Mike Tindall.

Zara and Mike.

Zara at a pre-Olympics press conference.

Zara and High Kingdom competing in the Olympic dressage.

Zara and High Kingdom at the Olympics.

Zara and High Kingdom on the cross country course.

William and Kate cheering Zara on.

Harry, Beatrice and Eugenie also watched their cousin.

Zara knocking a fence down in the showjumping round.

Princess Anne presented her daughter with her silver medal.

Zara with her silver medal.

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‘Submit’ wedding vows may be invalid

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Should women have to 'submit' to their husbands?

New marriage vows saying a women must 'submit' to her husband may not comply with Marriage Act.

New wives who have already promised to honour and “submit” to their husbands could find their marriages are not legally viable.

A proposal by the Anglican diocese in Sydney that a woman must pledge to “honour and submit to [her husband] as the church submits to Christ”, has sparked heated debate amongst social commentators and raised tensions within the church.

Related: Church wants women to ‘submit’ to their husbands

Now it has been found that as well as being sexist, the vows may also be illegal.

The proposed vows have been used by some Sydney churches within the Sydney Anglican Diocese, but have not been authorised by the Anglican Church of Australia.

Under the Marriage Act, a religious ceremony must use a service authorised by the religion’s governing body.

Considering suggestions from the an expert on church law, the Attorney-General has weighed in, responding to concerns of the wedding service’s compliance with federal laws.

“Under the Marriage Act, ministers of religion may use any form and ceremony recognised as sufficient for the purpose by their religious organisation, in this case the Anglican Church of Australia,” a statement from the Attorney-General’s office said.

The move to authorise the new vows has also prompted criticism within the church.

Archdeacon John Davis from the Wangaratta Diocese in Victoria, an expert in Anglican doctrine, raised concern over the legality of the vows, and recognised the wording carried “unpleasant connotations”.

As well as raising legal concerns, Dr Davis told the Sydney Morning Herald that the word “submit” had never been used as part of the marriage vow in the Book of Common Prayer, and questioned whether it was a valid substitute.

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Dr Davis said it was even uncommon for brides to agree to use the word obey in their vows.

“In all my 35 years as a priest, I have only ever had one bride who even wanted to use the word obey, and she was 60 years old,” he said.

There has also been suggestions from within the church that the controversy may have to be settled in a national church tribunal.

Your say: Do you think the new vows should be authorised by the Church?

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Another reason breast is best

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Newsflash Kochie: We'd rather not bare our breasts in public – but babies come first

Everyone knows breast milk is best for babies, and a new study has found yet another reason mother’s should try to use their own milk instead of formula.

Researchers at Duke University Medical Center found that breastfed newborns developed a healthier gut than those bottle-fed baby formula.

The study — published in the August issue of the journal Current Nutrition & Food Science — showed that breast milk encourages growth of microbiotic flora that boost the immune system and aid digestion.

Related: Bottle feeding ‘like AIDS’, expectant mothers told

“This study is the first we know of that examines the effects of infant nutrition on the way that bacteria grow, providing insight to the mechanisms underlying the benefits of breast feeding over formula feeding for newborns,” study leader Dr William Parker said.

Previous studies have shown breast milk can guard against allergies, type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis and other illnesses.

It has also been proven to reduce the risk of diarrhoea, influenza and respiratory infections during the first year of life.

Researchers grew bacteria in breast milk, baby formula and cow’s milk. The bacteria grew in all specimens, but in very different ways.

In breast milk, bacteria formed in biofilms, thin layers of bacteria that act as a shield against harmful pathogens and infections.

The bacteria grown in the other milks multiplied steadily, but did not form a protective film.

Dr Parker and his team hope their research can be used to make baby formulas that better mimic breast milk to help mothers who can’t breast feed.

Related: Should military mums be allowed to breastfeed in uniform?

“Knowing how breast milk conveys its benefits could help in the development of infant formulas that better mimic nature,” he said.

“This could have a long-lasting effect on the health of infants who, for many reasons, may not get mother’s milk.”

Video: Bottle feeding controversy

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Russell Brand dating Geri Halliwell

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Could Russell Brand and Geri Halliwell be the perfect couple? According to friends of the pair they’re “a match made in heaven”.

The relationship between the Spice Girl and the comedian is said to have begun after they hit it off at the London Olympics closing ceremony, at which they both performed.

“Things are getting very serious between them – they’re a proper couple now,” a close friend of Russell told UK newspaper The Sun. “They had met several times in the past, but really got to know each other during the Olympics.

“People thought Russell was joking at the time, when he said he had a crush on Geri all over again, but it was true.”

Geri, 40, and Russell, 37, have enjoyed a number of dates, including a tour of Hampton Court Palace with Geri’s six-year-old daughter, Bluebell Madonna, over the weekend.

“They just clicked – they have so much in common,” the friend said.

Russell, who recently divorced singer Katy Perry, reportedly dumped American beauty Isabella Brewster earlier this month so he could be with the pop star.

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Our favourite retro royal covers

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In this month’s magazine we introduce the new breed of young royals shaping the monarchy, devoting our cover to one of the royal family’s newest additions, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

But The Weekly has been monitoring the royals for decades.

From Queen Elizabeth’s first cover at only 11 years old in the days of illustration in 1937, to Princess Diana’s wedding in 1981, the royal wedding of Catherine and William only last year, and some stunning portraits in between.

Here we share some of our favourite retro royal covers from The Weekly’s archives.

A stunning portrait of the queen from 1956.

Queen Elizabeth II first graced the cover in 1937.

An illustration of the queen and Prince Philip arriving on their first royal tour of Australia.

Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III in 1956 to become Princess Grace of Monaco.

Prince Charles looking handsome at 28.

A very proud Queen Elizabeth II shows off baby Charles – 1950.

Queen Elizabeth II coronation in 1953.

Charles and Diana looking very happy pre-wedding – 1981.

The royal wedding souvenir issue from Prince Charles’ wedding to Diana – 1981

The royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Prince William had his first solo cover as a gorgeous baby.

A portrait of the queen in uniform – 1956.

Queen Elizabeth II shares some happy snaps in a 1982 issue.

Diana has appeared on the cover of The Weekly 86 times – 1982.

We commemorated Prince William’s christening in 1982.

Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark’s wedding – 2004.

The Queen’s 25th Jubilee special.

Princess Anne’s visit to Australia – 1975.

Some family photos from proud parents Charles and Diana – 1982.

Catherine and William’s royal wedding kiss – 2011.

Kate represents a new breed of young royals – September 2012.

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Video to emerge of Prince Harry’s wild night in Vegas

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Video to emerge of Prince Harry’s wild night in Vegas

Prince Harry made world headlines last week when naked pictures of him partying in Las Vegas were published on the internet. Now it has emerged there is video footage of the same night, which is about to be aired.

The 27-year-old prince was photographed naked after reportedly playing “strip billiards” with his friends and a group of girls in his private suite at the Wynn Hotel and Casino.

PICTURES: Prince Harry parties in Las Vegas.

“There is video of Harry partying naked with women in the Las Vegas hotel room,” a source familiar with the situation told Radar Online.

“There have been some very quiet inquiries to see how much the video is worth.

“If the video goes public, this could be the biggest royal scandal ever.”

Harry has already felt the effects of the leaked images. His new girlfriend, Cressida Bonas, is said to have been “humiliated” by his wild partying and has dumped him.

The royal family is also trying to settle the situation, with Clarence House first releasing a statement confirming that it is indeed the prince in the photos, before unsuccessfully trying to stop the images running in UK publications.

But it seems this scandal is far from over. A Las Vegas newspaper reveals that the nude photos of the playboy prince are just the beginning and that “something gigantic” is yet to be revealed.

“The video has not been shopped around yet, its existence is being kept as discreet as possible,” the source said.

“With all the attention the photos got, the people with the video know it could be worth a fortune.”

The footage was shot by one of those partying with the prince. It is not known if the video was taken by the same person who took the photographs.

VIDEO: Harry races Olympian Ryan Lochte.

The question is what does the video actually show? According to one eyewitness, who was with the prince the night the naked photos were taken, drugs and alcohol were used by people in the hotel room.

“Things got pretty crazy in Prince Harry’s suite that night. Everyone was drinking and drugs were also being used by some people,” an eyewitness, who wished to remain anonymous, told Radar online.

“Some people were snorting cocaine.

“Some were already rolling on shrooms (hallucinogenic mushrooms) when they arrived at the party, and some were just high on weed. And that’s exactly why no-one there has come forward on the record… they don’t want to be implicated for any illegal activities.”

The witness said they did not see Prince Harry partake in any drug use and that they were not with him for the entire evening.

No doubt the Palace will do whatever it takes to ensure the video is never made public and although it could cause an enormous privacy lawsuit, it could also sell for a very high price.

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Circumcision best for your baby, study finds

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Circumcision 'prevents disease' study finds

Circumcision has fallen from favour in Australia recent years but a new study suggests it could help protect baby boys from an array of diseases and infections.

The surgical removal of the foreskin of newborn boys has been fiercely debated among parents and medical professionals for decades.

Until recently, popular opinion deemed circumcision at best unnecessary and at worst harmful, but the tide is now turning back in favour of the controversial procedure.

Related: Circumcision – to cut or not to cut?

The influential American Academy of Pediatrics has ruled that the benefits of circumcision outweigh the risks.

The academy examined 10 years of evidence and concluded that circumcision helped prevent urinary tract infections, transmission of HIV and some sexually transmitted infections and penile and prostate cancer.

It also found the procedure “does not appear to adversely affect penile sexual function-sensitivity or sexual satisfaction”.

This finding is likely to be particularly controversial, as many opponents of circumcision — known as “intactivists” — claim their sex lives have been ruined by the procedure.

American Wayne Griffiths, 78, — who was so upset about being circumcised that he used weights to stretch his skin and “restore” his foreskin — strongly opposes the surgery and wants it outlawed.

“Circumcision cut off anywhere from 20 to 80 thousand nerve endings,” Wayne told The Weekly. “They are all the pleasure-sensing nerves. And they’re gone forever.”

Unfortunately for Wayne and his supporters, an increasing number of Australian doctors are coming out in support of circumcision.

“The evidence in favour of infant circumcision is now so strong that advocating this simple, inexpensive procedure for baby boys is about as effective and safe as childhood vaccination,” Professor Brian Morris, a professor of medicine at Sydney University, said.

Dr Alex Wodak, a doctor based at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney and a member of the Circumcision Foundation of Australia, agrees.

“The benefits outweigh the risks by a huge amount,” he says. “The evidence is getting so strong and yet the opposition is so strident, and the situation is unfair for parents.

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“They should be able to get fair and balanced information, but they’re not. It’s a simple procedure when it’s carried out on infants — it’s quick, it’s painless, the benefits are considerable and the risks very small.”

Your say: Are you or your children circumcised? Have you noticed any negative side effects?

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Rosie O’Donnell ties the knot!

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Surprise! Rosie O’Donnell has married her long-time love Michelle Rounds in a secret wedding!

Rosie, 50, who recently suffered a heart attack, moved her wedding to fiancée Michelle forward after Michelle was diagnosed with rarely occurring, and sometimes fatal, desmoid tumours.

The couple secretly exchanged vows in a private ceremony in New York on June 9.

“They got married but they haven’t had the wedding celebration,” Rosie’s representative Cindi Berger told People .

The pair had originally planned to marry this month, but chose to tie the knot early, before Michelle’s first surgery on June 14.

“It is such a rare tumor. It took them quite a while to get an accurate diagnosis,” Cindi said.

“She had several gastrointestinal surgeries to remove the desmoid tumours. She is now on the road to recovery.”

Rosie also confirmed the happy news via her blog.

“We married in private before [Michelle’s] surgery, just the [two] of us,” she wrote.

“When we r both well enough [we] will have the wedding of r dreams surrounded by those we cherish.

“Thankful for the love and support so many have given us during these trying times, including all of u stranger-friends connected thru invisible strands of wi fi.”

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Quadriplegic model lands national modelling campaign

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Models are often told they need to work hard if they want to make it in the industry. It’s something quadriplegic model Angela Rockwood is very familiar with.

Angela began modelling when she was 17, but following a horrific car crash at the age of 26, which saw her lose the use of her legs and left her with extremely limited use of her arms, she became wheelchair bound.

But courageous Angela didn’t let the life-changing accident stop her achieving her goal and doing what she loves.

Now, 11 years after the accident, she has achieved her dream. Not only is she modelling again, but she has landed a national campaign with US brand Nordstrom.

The 37-year-old is also one of the stars of Sundance Channel series Push Girls, which looks at the real-life struggles of four inspiring women in wheelchairs.

“After my accident, the thought of modelling didn’t even cross my mind,” Angela told US magazine People.

“But what did occur to me was that I had been transported to the realm of the paralysed for a reason. I realised I had a huge choice to make: to go down the positive path, be an example for others in similar positions and be a voice.”

Once she made her decision to take a positive outlook on life, she knew she wanted to continue her modelling career.

“There weren’t many models in chairs to make a statement like, ‘Hey, we are consumers too!’ and ‘Who doesn’t want to look sexy or fashionable sitting in a wheelchair?’” she said.

And she was just what fashion retail giant Nordstrom was looking for models with disabilities to feature in an upcoming ad campaign. Angela submitted pictures and was chosen to face the campaign.

“When I was on set for Nordstrom, I felt like I was at ‘home’ again,” she said.

“It was like throwing a fighter back in the ring to win their belt after a major setback from a recovering injury.”

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Showgirl Charne bows out of Big Brother

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She was the first housemate to be evicted from the Big Brother house, but delightful Charne is loving life after her Big Brother experience.

The fun-loving, sassy singer from the Gold Coast knew right from the word go, that her time on the show was going to be a challenge.

Right from the start, the 31-year-old, who revealed that her big secret is that she has obsessive compulsive disorder, said that she would either be the first or the last to go.

And after two weeks in the house, she has returned to an exceptional welcome on the outside along with “tonnes” of Facebook friend requests and some admirers.

“I’ve had a few interesting emails and Facebook messages,” she said. “Yesterday, when I did a live online chat, I had a few date offers.”

“It’s flattering but you know, it’s not for me, I’m the most awkward dater in the world. I don’t date and I find dating incredibly awkward to deal with. I know I can get high anxiety from dating so I think, ‘OK, I’m just not going to do it’.”

Charne, who says she went into the house to get out of her comfort zone, got along fairly well with most of the other contestants.

But like many other housemates, she has an issue with 18-year-old Bradley who is up for nomination this week.

“Some of the comments he’s been coming out with – he’s been quite crass and quite rude, quite derogatory towards the girls and saying very inappropriate things,” she said.

“I just think with the environment, it’s quite extreme, it’s kind of a coping mechanism.

“He’s hanging around and talking with the boys a lot and I think they’re egging him on, because he felt that he could get away with it and they couldn’t get away with it. It’s just gotten progressively worse over the week. It’s a little disheartening.”

Five minutes with Charne:

What did you miss most in the house?

My music collection, I was craving a lot of “up” music, a lot of my ska music and some of my swing stuff. I was craving a little bit of Radiohead at times, when I was feeling a bit melancholy.

What was the worst thing you ate in the house?

The powdered soy milk – it was the most horrendous thing I’ve ever tasted in my life. I don’t mind lentils and chickpeas and sardines. The boys stank of sardines –there was nothing else for them to eat and because they were all working out, they needed that protein, but that’s all there kind of was.

Are you surprised by this week’s nominations?

No surprises – I kind of knew it was going to be those three.

Who is the most likely to crack under pressure?

I would hate to think anyone is, but I think… Ben and I were having a bit of a discussion a few nights ago, and I think he might. There have been a few things that have been aired out in the past few days, they don’t have much food in there at the moment, I think he – I’d hate to see him go – but yeah.

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