THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE IS PREGNANT...PHOTOS AND WE LOOK BACK

 

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KATE, THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE, IS PREGNANT

The Duchess of Cambridge, known to the world as Kate Middleton for many years is pregnant. The Duchess found out in November but had no intention of making a public announcement until she was at least 12 weeks pregnant.

The Duchess was seen last week playing hockey at her old school and there were no signs at all that she could be pregnant despite the rumours circulating in the last couple of months.

Royal couple engagement annoucement

The royal couple had been talking about children as early as their engagement in 2010.

It is understood that the Duchess has been hospitalised for severe morning sickness which has made her dehydrated. There is speculation that the palace has made the announcement to avoid any speculation as to why she is in hospital.

The palace sources have not given any further information apart from the press release made public. It has not been conclusively been confirmed how many weeks along the Duchess is.

Royal couple looking happy on balcony after wedding ceremony

Here is a summary of the information that has come through since the public announcement.

·         Kate suffering severe morning sickness

 

·         Royal baby third in line ot the throne and will take the throne regardless of sex

 

·         The Duchess's good humour will be tested as never before

 

·         Prince Harry has received the news that he is to be an uncle

 

·         Diana and Charles 'likely' names for royal baby

 

·         Cameron leads royal congratulations

 

Official Photo

FORMAL ANNOUCEMENT ON PALACE FACEBOOK PAGE

www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=tn_tnmn#!/TheBritishMonarchy

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby.

The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry and members of both families are delighted with the news.

The Duchess was admitted this afternoon to King Edward VII Hospital in Central London with Hyperemesis Gravidarum. As the pregnancy is in its very early stages, Her Royal Highness is expected to stay in hospital for several days and will require a period of rest thereafter.

Further information:

Hyperemesis Gravidarumis very acute morning sickness, which requires supplementary hydration and nutrients.

 

Kate and William looking blissfully happy

The 3 men of Windsor Prince Charles, William & Harry

FABRICE MUAMBA...TO JOIN STRICTLY COME DANCING CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Fabrice Muamba & Aliona courtesy of www.alionavilani.co.uk

FABRICE MUAMBA...TO JOIN STRICTLY COME DANCING CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Fabrice Muamba is back in action partnered with professional dancer Aliona Vilani for the Christmas Special dance off. Muamba has always been a fan of the show and is said to be excited.

Go to Muamba's wikepedia page to found out more about him http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabrice_Muamba

 

Fabrice Muamba & Aliona courtesy of www.alionavilani.co.uk

 

After suffering from a cardiac arrest on the pitch during the football match between Bolton Wanderers and Tottenham in early 2012, Fabrice Muamba is back! He has been rehearsing with professional partner Aliona for Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special.

Fabrice who is only 24 collapsed on the football pitch during FA cup match in March 2012 and his heart stopped for 78 minutes.

Muamba is now a retired footballer, who has been paired with professional dancer Aliona Vilani, 28. The Strictly Christmas special is his first challenge but he seems to be relishing the opportunity to learn some new skills.

Muamba and Aliona have so far been practising for a week and are said to be coping well. Despite the cardiac arrest and the ongoing recovery process, the ex footballer is excited to be involved in the show. He is a big fan of Strictly and can't wait to get on the show.

Fabrice Muamba & Aliona courtesy of www.alionavilani.co.uk

Video of Fabrice Muamba collapsing on pitch courtesy (c)  @Telegraph TV

 

DICKENS DAY FOR GOSH...A RESOUNDING SUCCESS!

DICKENS DAY FOR GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL 25TH NOVEMBER AT THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR MEDICINE WAS A FUN PACKED FAMILY DAY

There were performances, talks and information to thrill any Charles Dickens or Victorian period fan.

Please see the programme on Chris West's website to see what exciting items were on the programme. A detailed programme is also pasted at the end of this blog entry.

http://www.charlesdickenslondon.net/DICKENS-DAY-PROGRAMME.html

Below are the photos from the day

 

 

 

PROGRAMME

MAIN THEATRE:

10:30 Putney Park SchoolPresenting their own version of 'A Christmas Carol'.

11:00 Our Lady of The Visitation RC School - Greenford

Extracts from Oliver (acting, singing and dancing).

Dominic Gerrard

Extract from 'A Christmas Carol', adapted and performed by Dominic Gerrard, uses music, puppetry and original notes written by Dickens for his own stage performances.

12:00 Trevor-Roberts School(Senior Choir and Chamber Choir)

seasonal carols and carol-anthems:Ding dong merrily on high, Hark the herald,

In the bleak mid-winter, O come all ye faithful, Tomorrow shall be my dancing day (Gardner), Walking in a winter wonderland.The Trevor-Roberts Chamber choir will sing:What sweeter music (Rutter). We will also have some pupils performing extracts from Dylan Thomas' 'A Child's Christmas'

1:00 Amrit Hare

'My Dickens Reading Experience'

In 2012, to mark the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Dickens, Amrit Hare, aged 10, decided to read the entire 36 volumes of Charles Dickens' Complete Works.Here he talks about his Dickens reading experience.

2:00 Kings College Chorus

A poem by Matthew Thompson, a young outpatient at GOSH, set to music by Christopher Schlechte-Bond. "I'm So Happy To Have You There". Followed by a selection of carols. Choristers are all university students.

Orchard House School, Chiswick

'Who will buy' by Lionel Bart (from Oliver Twist) Little Jack Horner - TraditionalWassail song - Traditional Monologue by Scrooge
Scene from Scrooge's Counting House

3:00 Portland Place School

Oliver Twist Adapted by Neil Bartlett.Scenes from Oliver Twist.

Chiswick School Theatre Company

Hard Times This is an adaptation of the opening pages of Dickens Hard Times, featuring a scene set in Coketown school. It shows Dickens’ satirical attitude to schooling in the 1800s.

4:00 Matthews Family 30-45 min

Talk and songs about Dickens fascination with Arctic exploration, tracking down lost explorers searching

for the North West Passage, and the fate of HM Discovery Ship Resolute.

5:00 Christopher West presenting Charles Dickens London

Dominic Gerrard

Extract from 'A Christmas Carol', adapted and performed by Dominic Gerrard, uses music, puppetry and original notes written by Dickens for his own stage performances.

6:15 Grand Finale and Carols

TALKS THEATRE:

Talks:

10.15: Christopher West

11:00: Professor Leonee Ormond

11.45: Joanna Fryer

12.30: Lucinda Dickens Hawksley

1.15: Lucinda Dickens Hawksley

2.00: Matthews family

2.45: Chantelle Msumbuga

3.30: Clare Smallman

4.15: Clare Smallman

5.00: Christopher West

5.45: Dominic Gerrard and Scrooge