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French photographers who snapped topless Kate Middleton under criminal investigation (IrishCentral)

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:13:06 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The publisher and photographer of unauthorized topless snaps of Prince William's wife Kate have been placed under formal criminal investigation by French prosecutors.

Duchess Kate Middleton reveals she hopes she is pregnant with a boy during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations (IrishCentral)

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:32:22 PDT

Duchess Kate Middleton's bump starting to showThe royal is expecting her first child later this year and while handing out symbolic shamrocks to members of the Irish Guards at the annual St Patrick's Day ceremony on Sunday, Catherine revealed she wants a son while her husband Prince William is hoping for a daughterGuardsman Lee Wheeler said: "I asked her do you know if it's a girl or a boy and she said not yet She said 'I'd like to have a boy and William would like a girl READ MORE

Kate Middleton and Prince William present shamrocks to Irish Guards for St. Patrick’s Day - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:14:03 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The luck of the Irish nearly tripped up the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton yesterday, as one of her high heels got stuck in a grate and almost caused her to fall during a St. Patrick’s ceremony with the Irish Guards regiment in Hampshire, outside of London.

Kate Middleton can trace Irish lineage back to High King Brian Boru (IrishCentral)

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:22:46 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Britain’s Queen in waiting Kate Middleton is related to Irish warrior Brian Boru – and singer Chris de Burgh.

Kate Middleton and Prince William are expecting a girl - Duchess of Cambridge lets it slip (IrishCentral)

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:58:51 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Kate Middleton accidentally announced that she and Prince William are expecting a girl.

Kate Middleton and Prince William to attend 1st Battalion Irish Guards St. Patrick’s Day parade (IrishCentral)

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:06:43 PST

By: MICHELLE K SMITH

Prince William and Kate Middleton will visit the First Battalion Irish Guards at the annual St. Patrick’s Day at Mons Barracks in Aldershot, St. James’s Palace.

Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton related to Irish singer Chris de Burgh (IrishCentral)

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 04:19:59 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Family researchers have an uncovered a link between Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton and Irish-British singer Chris de Burgh, who is most famous for his hit ‘Lady in Red.’

Prince William and Kate Middleton to visit Ireland in 2014 (IrishCentral)

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 04:06:33 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Kate Middleton and her husband Prince William are to visit Ireland in 2014.

Royal fury as Italian magazine publishes photos of pregnant Kate Middleton in a bikini (IrishCentral)

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:32:18 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Photos of Prince William and his pregnant wife Kate Middleton on a private Caribbean holiday have sparked fresh anguish for the Royal family.

Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton voted the world's most perfect couple (IrishCentral)

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:00:56 PST

Prince William and Duchess CatherinePrince William and Duchess Catherine - who are currently expecting their first child together - topped a poll by UK TV network Watch, to find the celebrity pair British couples aspire to be like in 2013William and Catherine - who was known as Kate Middleton until her wedding in April 2011 - beat good friends David and Victoria Beckham into second place while Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie came third, with Beyonce and Jay-Z in fourthDespite recently getting engaged, people questioned in the poll thought Katie Price and Kieran Hayler will be the first celebrity couple to split in 2013, closely followed by parents-to-be Kim Kardashian and Kanye WestThe survey - which was carried out from Monday 14 to Tuesday 15 January with 1,000 participants by market researchers Vision Critical - was commissioned by Watch to mark the launch of 'Beauty and the Beast' on Wednesday 16 January at 9pm READ MORE

Kate Middleton painting looks like she’s posing for a mug shot - Or maybe it is a Lindsay Lohan night out look alike (IrishCentral)

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 04:31:17 PST

Paul Emsley's painting of Kate MiddletonI’m sorry, but that new portrait of the Duchess of Cambridge makes her look like she is posing for a mugshot or Lindsay Lohan after a late night outI don’t think much of royalty, but I do agree that Kate is a beautiful woman and if you think this portrait captures that beauty then I suggest you get rather large rose-tinted spectaclesThe white faced, puffy eyed incarnation of the future queen makes her look much older, and she is vaguely cross eyed, like she’d had too much gin to imbibe -- a la Lindsay LohanThen there’s the half smile that looks like a Chucky evil grin, not convincing at all READ MORE

Protests continue to rage as Union flag raised over City Hall to mark Kate Middleton's birthday (IrishCentral)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 01:34:50 PST

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Protests in Belfast regarding the new rule on limiting the flying of the Union Jack over Belfast’s City Hall incited a sixth night of violence in East Belfast on Tuesday. The flag, however, was raised for the first time this year on Wednesday to honor the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton’s 31st birthday.

Top designer Roland Mouret says Kim Kardashian has more style influence than Kate Middleton (IrishCentral)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 05:30:49 PST

Kim Kardashian, Kate Middleton Humberto Carreno/startraksphotocomRoland Mouret, a designer for A-list favorite the Galaxy dress, has said that Kim Kardashian helps sell more clothes than Duchess of Cambridge, Kate MiddletonIn the past anything Middleton wears to a Royal event tends to sell out almost immediately The most memorable instance of this fashion phenomenon was when she work a brown, birdie Orla Kiely dress READ MORE

Irish lace firm responsible for Kate Middleton’s wedding dress create gown for Prince William’s baby (IrishCentral)

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 01:26:12 PST

By: BERNIE MALONE

The Carrickmacross Lace Company in Co. Monaghan, which was responsible for the delicate lace of Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, say they’re ready to turn their hand to making baby clothes for the Royals.

An employee told the Herald, “I think anybody would be happy to oblige at this stage.”

The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William announced two weeks ago that they are expecting their first child after their fairytale wedding at Westminster in April 2011.

Her dress was made by English designer Sarah Burton of luxury fashion house Alexander McQueen. However, the stitching technique for the satin gown came from Monaghan.

The lace-making technique originated in Carrickmacross and was also featured on Diana, Princess of Wale’s wedding dress.

Carrickmacross lace was first established in the 1820s by Mrs Grey Porter, wife of the rector of Donaghmoyne, according to the County Monaghan’s tourist website.

The Carrickmacross Lace Gallery, which operates as a co-op, continues to produce the fine lace.

The company’s website says the lace was historically "made by the poor for the rich and famous."

The method used for stitching the delicate lace appliqué flowers on the train and bodice of the bride’s dress is named after the market town in County Monaghan where it began.

“Carrickmacross Lace uses a technique of needlework called ‘applique’, the lace being worked by applying fine organdie to a delicate net ground,” says the website.

Read more: Lace used in Kate Middleton’s wedding gown traced to Ireland

Ed Sheeran wants the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to call their baby "something rock 'n' roll" (IrishCentral)

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 07:01:46 PST

Ed SheeranThe 'A Team' hitmaker is thrilled the young royal couple are expecting a future heir to the throne and has urged them to be inventive when choosing a nameHe told the Daily Star newspaper: "I just think it's time for someone in the royal family to have a rock 'n' roll name for their kids Call it Ziggy or Twig"This is the time, if there's ever a time to do it, it's now READ MORE

Victoria Beckham sent Kate Middleton flowers to congratulate Royal couple on baby news (IrishCentral)

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:31:50 PST

Kate Middleton leaves the hospital with Prince WilliamThe fashion designer – who has four children, Brooklyn, 13, Romeo, 10, Cruz, seven, and 17-month-old Harper, with husband David – was thrilled when she heard Duchess Catherine was pregnant and wanted to let her know she was thinking of her when she was in hospital with acute morning sicknessA source said: "Victoria sent flowers and a card to congratulate William and Kate"Victoria really understands morning sickness and has suffered terribly from it herself during all her pregnancies Victoria actually lose weight in the first trimesters and couldn't keep her food down, so she really felt for Kate, as she knew a little of what she was going through READ MORE

Will.i.am has congratulated Prince William and Duchess Catherine on their baby news (IrishCentral)

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:31:46 PST

William has congratulated Prince William and Duchess CatherineThe Black Eyed Peas musician is absolutely thrilled for the couple who announced last week they are expecting their first child together and he considers them an "inspirational" couple to people everywhereThe pop star - who works with William's father Prince Charles' charity The Prince's Trust to help disadvantaged kids in the UK - said: "I want to congratulate them and I think they as a couple are very inspirational READ MORE

Noel Gallagher has advised Britain's Prince William to rejoin the army once he becomes a father (IrishCentral)

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:16:48 PST

Prince William in uniformThe second-in-line to the throne is expecting his first child with wife Duchess Catherine and father-of-three Noel says if William wants some peace and quiet, he would be better off fighting for his country because the baby will take up a lot of the couple's time and ruin his chances of sleepSpeaking at a press conference to announce the line-up for the 2013 Teenage Cancer Trust concerts, the former Oasis guitarist said: "They're not the first people in the country to have a child, are they? I've got three, you know Do I have any advice for them? People write books about that sh*t Very expensive books - my wife's got 'em all READ MORE

Kate Middleton is starting to ‘feel better’ as she battles morning sickness in hospital (IrishCentral)

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:31:42 PST

Kate MiddletonThe 30-year-old royal - who is expecting her first child with husband Prince William - is currently being treated in London's King Edward VII Hospital and officials say she is responding well to treatmentA palace spokesperson said: "The Duchess of Cambridge is continuing to feel better She and the duke are immensely grateful for the good wishes they have received She will remain in hospital at present READ MORE

Alas, news of Kate Middleton’s pregnancy will now dominate world media -- Forget famine, fires and foreign conflicts – a baby is due (IrishCentral)

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:16:29 PST

Duchess Catherine and Prince William announce they're pregnantThe news of Kate Middleton’s pregnancy will cause great joy across Britain and indeed many parts of the worldBut nowhere will it be greeted with more anticipation than in the world’s gossip-crazed media, crazy for the next royal storyAnd this is the big one, the next heir to the throne, a great-grandchild for the Queen, and the latest member of “the lucky sperm club” as Warren Buffet so memorably described those born into wealthSo forget, dear world, about the serious issues facing us such as fiscal cliffs, Afghanistan, and European meltdowns READ MORE