Will-Kat put work before honeymoon

Will-Kat put work before honeymoon

Putting an end to speculations over their honeymoon, the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have revealed they would not be immediately travelling overseas for the traditional post-wedding break.

Prince William and his wife Kate have instead chosen to spend time at an undisclosed location in the UK before the Prince returns to work next week, reports the Telegraph .

The sudden change, announced on Saturday, came despite aides having said consistently that the honeymoon would immediately follow the wedding, and Kate shopping for sundresses and bikinis last week.

There was speculation the delay might have been prompted by security concerns.

The couple was originally believed to have booked a honeymoon in Jordan, where the Duchess lived for two years as a child.

The trip was thought to have included visits to the Wadi-Rum desert and the ancient city of Petra.

However, potential security hazards surrounding the continuing unrest throughout the Middle East may have prompted them to rethink their plans. 

 

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Kate is my rock, says Prince William

Kate is my rock, says Prince William

Prince William has declared that his new wife Kate is 'his rock'' in a speech to guests during the intimate evening reception after the wedding.

Behind closed doors William, now the Duke of Cambridge, dropped his guard among 300 close friends and family to reveal the true debt he owes to Kate, reports the Herald Sun.

His words reflected how she provides him with the security and normality that he has always craved, according to The ( London) Sunday Times.

After the wedding confirmed Kate as a star set to transform and revive the monarchy, the couple spent the night in the Belgian suite at Buckingham Palace, usually reserved for visiting heads of state.

On Saturday, they left the palace in a helicopter piloted by William's colleagues from RAF Valley, where he is stationed on Anglesey.

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William wants Kate to be called 'princess'

William wants Kate to be called 'princess'

Prince William would prefer that his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, be called "Princess Catherine", officials said.

A commoner by birth, Kate Middleton was given the title Her Royal Highness Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, after her marriage to William, the second-in-line to the throne.

The prince's spokesman said, "William was "honoured" to become the Duke of Cambridge."

But he let it be known that he would prefer to remain Prince William and his wife to become "Princess Catherine", according to the Daily Telegraph.

The Buckingham Palace said, "if people wanted to call Catherine 'princess', they were welcome to do so."

Paddy Harverson, the communications secretary of Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, said, "The public may be encouraged to use the names Prince William and Princess Catherine."

When Prince Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005, she took the title "Duchess of Cornwall", while Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones, who married Charles' brother Prince Edward in 1999, was given the title "Countess of Wessex". 

 

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Will-Kate to honeymoon in Seychelles

Will-Kate to honeymoon in Seychelles

It has emerged that Prince William is set to whisk his new bride away to a 4,000 pounds-a-night luxury villa on an exclusive island in the Seychelles.

The Duke and the Duchess are due to fly out by private jet in mid-May – a secret even to Kate - before being taken by helicopter from the mainland to spend 10 days in the Indian Ocean archipelago, reports the Daily Mail.

It was widely expected that the couple would be going on honeymoon this week after their wedding on Friday. But at the weekend it was announced that the Duke, a search and rescue pilot, would be returning to work tomorrow at RAF Valley on Anglesey.

"It's one of the most incredible places you will ever visit and Kate will have the time of her life. It's everything you could want from a honeymoon destination and more – beautiful beaches, tropical seas and complete privacy," a source said.

"The prince's protection officers flew out two and half weeks ago to check it out and their villa has been booked and confirmed."

"It's a real Robinson Crusoe kind of place. There are some beautiful hikes, but if you can't be bothered to walk golf cart will transport you. They will also deliver you a picnic with ice-cold drinks," the source added. 

 

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Abhishek Bachchan Biography

Date of Birth

5 February 1976, Bombay, Maharashtra, India

Birth Name

Abhishek Amitabh Srivastav

Nickname

Baby B
Junior B
A B
Junior
Abi
Abhi
AB Baby

Height

6' 3" (1.91 m)

Mini Biography

Aquarian Abhishek Srivastav was born in February 5, 1976, son of Bollywood mega-stars, Jaya Bhaduri and Amitabh Bachchan, brother to Shweta, uncle to her two children (Navya Naveli & Agastye), and the grandson of Harivansh Rai Srivastav, Hindu and Urdu poet, who wrote under the pen-name of Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

He was enrolled in the prestigious Jamnabai Narsee School and Bombay Scottish School, both in Bombay; as well as Modern School in Vasant Vihar in Delhi. After completing school he went to further his studies in Aiglon College. He also studied Business in the United States, but changed his mind and decided to try his luck in Bollywood.

Starting in 2000 with 'Refugee', he went on to star in many other films.

He has also been a playback singer in 'Bluffmaster', and 'Dhoom'.

Success did elude Abhishek at first, but the public starting appreciating him, especially for his role in 'Yuva', Bunty Aur Babli', 'Sarkar', and 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kahena' for which he has won a total of 6 awards. He also has two non-film awards, and has been the recipient of 'Yash Bharatiya Sammam' from the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

As far as his personal love life, he was engaged to Bollywood hottie, Karishma Kapoor, but the engagement was broken. Then he met Aishwarya Rai, who was his co-star in several movies, they got engaged, and were married on April 20, 2007 in Juhu, Bombay. Festivities started as early as April 17, and continued with firecrackers and lights at the Srivastav residences at Pratiskha and Jalsa, as well as the Rai's flat in Bandra.
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Spouse

Aishwarya Rai

(20 April 2007 - present)

Trivia

Didn't finish studying business in the United States since he wanted to become an actor. His father, Amitabh Bachchan, supported Abhishek's decision.
Son of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri. Grandson of Harivansh Rai Bachchan.
Engaged to Karisma Kapoor [2002]
Was engaged to Karisma Kapoor before the engagement was mutually broken off without any explanations by both parties.
Became a Mama (maternal uncle) in 1997, when his married sister, Shweta Nanda, gave birth to a baby girl.
Has a niece called Navya Naveli and a nephew called Agastye born to his sister Shweta Nanda.
His engagement to Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai was announced on Sunday January 14, 2007, at the Bachchan residence near Juhu. The wedding was held on 20 Apr 2007. The wedding took place in a private ceremony at the Bachchan residence Prateeksha in Juhu, Mumbai.

Personal Quotes

Critics have a job to do. They do not criticise you without reason. About his father taking on the role of Marlon Brando in Sarkar (2005): "Please don't compare my father with Brando. It belittles both the actors who are big in their own fields. Even if my father plays The Godfather (1972), he'll do so in his own way".

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Akshay Kumar Biography

Date of Birth

9 September 1967, Amritsar, Punjab, India

Birth Name

Rajiv Hari Om-Bhatia

Nickname

Akki
Mac

Height

6' 1" (1.85 m)

Mini Biography

This handsome man out of nowhere suddenly entered Bollywood's film industry. He studied martial arts in Hong Kong. It was a student that suggested that he try modelling. Because of his success as model, he was offered films. Along with his good looks and excellent martial art skills, he was always the first choice to do adventurous movies. He did his own death defying stunts.

His breakthrough performance was in Saugandh (1991). He was well known for his Khiladi series, an Indian version of James Bond, such as _Mr.Bond (1992)_, Khiladi (1992), Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (1997) and Khiladi 420 (2000). He dated strings of his co-stars including Raveena Tandon, Shilpa Shetty,Pooja Batra and Rekha. But his recent marriage to Twinkle Khanna, his two time love lady changed his playboy attitudes.
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Mini Biography

A long road traveled; from a waiter in Bangkok, to one of the most successful actors in Bollywood, Akshay Kumar has come a long way. As an instructor in martial artist, Rajiv Bhatia always dreamt of making it big in that field but when a student suggested that with his good looks and a good built, he should take up modelling, the anonymous Rajiv Bhatia began his journey as Akshay Kumar who then slowly but surely worked his way up to becoming one of the most talented stars of the industry. Stunned at the pay package and his success as a model, Akshay took the next obvious step, and entered into films. However unlike most of the other stars in his time, Akshay neither had star parents, nor a godfather to launch him. Although his first few films were unsuccessful at the box office, they helped Akshay get noticed for his dancing abilities and his dare-devilish stunts. His first true hit film was 'Khiladi' and although it was a success, the top banners continued to be elusive until 'Yeh Dillagi' which not only got him recognition but marked his position as a top league actor. Though 'Jai Kishen' and 'Main Khiladi Tu Anari' were quite successful at the box office, it was 'Mohra' and 'Sabse Bada 

Khiladi' that it catapulted Akshay to fame and established his position as one of the top most heroes of the industry. With a series of 'Khiladi' movies including the "Khiladiyon Ke Khiladi', Akshay became the quintessential "action hero'. But with 'Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi', 'Dil To Pagal Hai' and 'Aflatoon', he attempted new genres in order to change his stereotypical image, and he was quite successful at it. Another attempt at a new role with 'Ajnabee', where he played the villain, was again well portrayed and well received by audiences and critics alike. 'Dhadkan', where he starred opposite Shilpa Shetty reaffirmed the fact that aside from being an action hero, Akshay Kumar was also the perfect romantic lead. 

In the same year came another memorable performance with the film "Hera Pheri' which brought to the forefront his strength in comedy and superb timing as he held his ground with the seasoned Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty. Akshay Kumar continued to improve with every film, from "Khakee, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi', "Aitraaz, Waqt', 'Awara Pagaal Deewana', "Garam Masala' to the recently released "Phir Hera Phiri' proved that Akshay was a sure-fire hit at the box-office as well. Today he is one of the most sought after actors who commands a strong box-office opening. His forthcoming films include Jaaneman, Saamna, London Namaste and Welcome.

IMDb Mini Biography By: gavin (gunmasterM@hotmail.com)

Spouse

Twinkle Khanna

(14 January 2001 - present) 1 child

Trivia

Dated most of his co-stars including Pooja Batra, Raveena Tandon and Rekha (before his marriage to Twinkle Khanna).
Was a martial arts teacher. One of his students suggested he model and he was soon offered films after his success as a model.
Dated Shilpa Shetty twice before his marriage to Twinkle Khanna.
Has a son with wife Twinkle Khanna named Araav born 15th September 2002. Became an uncle when sister-in-law Rinke Khanna gave birth to a baby girl on 19 October 2004.
Won Best Villain award for Ajnabee (2001) as it was his first ever award since his career started in 1991.
He is the son-in-law of Bollywood mega-star, Rajesh Khanna and actress, Dimple Kapadia, as well as the brother-in-law of actress Rinke Khanna.
Was working as a chef in a restaurant in Bangkok before entering films.
Studied martial arts in Bangkok before becoming an actor.
Formed a popular team with Sunil Shetty and Paresh Rawal.

Personal QuotesControversies are a package deal in this industry. You just have to understand that and accept it.

I savour the adulation and love I have been getting from my fans and the blessings of elders in my family. Fourteen years have given me a lot and I can't thank God and the industry enough.

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How to Create a Successful Marriage

 

As with most good things, a long and satisfying marriage takes time and effort - on the part of both spouses. Your reward is happiness of the highest order.

Instructions

 Cherish compatibility. Seek out the things that interest, please and delight both of you.

Respect and treasure your differences. Learn from one another. Appreciate and understand your spouse's distinctive style, approach and personality - especially when it diverges from yours. Differences can often turn into delight.

Cultivate patience. Give your spouse enough time to reach a comfortable middle ground in his or her own way.

Learn how to be understanding, and develop the ability to see through your spouse's eyes.

Share your feelings in regular talk sessions. A nice atmosphere in a good restaurant helps open the doors to intimacy and sharing. Really listen to your partner.

Be sure to look directly into the eyes of your loved one.

Strive for a high ratio of positive to negative in comments and actions.

Allow time to pass when you're surprised by a disappointment. Solutions will become evident when there is patience. A good night's sleep will help additional insights to surface.

Resolve the inevitable differences in a way that strengthens and deepens your love. Strive to communicate your feelings without being aggressive or defensive.

Listen to each other with an open mind and seek resolutions that you both can be happy with.

Learn to express thankfulness for the smallest things. This gratitude can be brief and must be genuine.

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