Julia Samuel: Last News

Prince George's godmother, Julia Samuel, has been injured in a skiing accident during a family holiday to Courchevel in the French Alps. Julia, a distinguished psychotherapist who was a close friend of Diana, Princess of Wales, has been a source of enormous strength for the Wales family over the years and was made one of Prince George's godmothers in 2013. Speaking to Richard Eden at the Daily Mail for Eden Confidential, Julia revealed the shocking news, saying: "The first morning of my holiday, I fell over nothing and busted my shoulder.

It is well known that the adult members of the Royal Family buy each other jokey presents for Christmas each year, while the children receive normal gifts. From leather toilet seats to singing hamsters and lewd shower caps, there are many examples of unbelievable presents exchanged behind palace walls.

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Prince George's godparents was announced, one name generated the most excitement. Most of the line-up consisted of friends of Kate Middleton and Prince William such as Oliver Baker, Emilia Jardine-Paterson, Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, Julia Samuel, William Van-Cutsem and Zara Tindall.Hugh Richard Louis Grosvenor, then Earl Grosvenor but now the Duke of Westminster, also made the list.

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Princess Diana.The People's Princess reportedly loved to give children gifts that were noisy and tricky for their parents to assemble.It was typical of the cheeky and fun-loving nature of the princess who once gave her then teenage son William a birthday cake in the shape of a pair of boobs.Following her tragic death in August 1997, Diana's long-time friend Julia Samuel decided to carry on her pal's tradition.Godmother to both Prince George and Prince William, Ms Samuel described how she still buys 'impossible' toys for the family that William then spends days attempting to put together with cautious assembling.It may not especially please George's parents, but is all in good spirits.Ms Samuel said: “I do to George what [Diana] did to us, which is give impossible toys that are really noisy and take a lot of making.“I come in slightly tipped by the size of the present that William then has to spend days putting together."And then put all the machinery together and it makes awful tooting noises and lights flashing and all of that. That makes me laugh and it makes George laugh."The traditional noisy homage to Diana is expected to take place again this year on July 22 when Prince George celebrates his ninth birthday.The young royal - third in line to the throne - was born at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on July 22, 2013.He was introduced to the world the following day when he was just over 24 hours old.Ms Samuel said George is amazing, funny, feisty and cheeky."God she [Diana] would have loved him so much.

Prince George is no different.He is turning nine years old today (July 22) and in celebration there is one tradition set by Princess Diana that the Royal Family enjoys – except for Prince William.George has enjoyed a whirlwind of a childhood, being born into one of the most famous families in the world.He has also been caught in the middle of the public eye since his birth, as millions have seen him grow from a baby, through school and into the young royal he is now.Born in 2013, he was the focus of media attention even before his birth because the government introduced a Succession to the Crown Bill in the House of Commons to help end sex discrimination.It meant that no matter the sex of the first-born in the Royal line of succession, they would grow up to take the throne, male or female.In the end it made no difference for George, but even though he is a trend-setter in that regard, he certainly keeps to some traditions, especially for his birthday.The tradition actually started with Princess Diana and has been continued by her close friend and the future king’s godmother, Julia Samuel.Each year, she buys George an ‘impossible’ gift, one that William will then spend the next few days painstakingly assembling.She said: "I do to George what [Diana] did to us, which is give impossible toys that are really noisy and take a lot of making."William then has to spend days putting together.

Prince George is set to celebrate a key milestone this month, with the Cambridge household expected to prepare days in advance. Kate Middleton and Prince William will celebrate their son's ninth birthday with noisy toys and traditions in tow.

When Prince George was born, Kate Middleton and Prince William selected a very special godmother for him. Julia Samuel is a close family friend with a very special connection to the young Prince's late grandmother, Princess Diana.The 62 year old befriended Princess Diana in 1987 and the pair shared a close bond until her untimely death in 1997. When George was born in 2014, the special responsibility was given to Julia as a poignant nod to William's mother, Diana.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's son Prince George receives hilariously inconvenient present from his godmother as she pays tribute to Princess Diana.The eight-year-old's godmother Julia Samuel has recently revealed how she honours her late friend when giving presents to George.During the podcast, How to Fail with Elizabeth Day, Julia explained how Diana started the joke which later became a tradition.The tradition which is where the godparents gift to the family must be the most inconvenient but hilarious present in terms of noise and time to construct.Julia said: "So I do to George what [Diana] did to us."Which is give impossible toys which are really noisy, take a lot of making."Explaining the inconvenience she sets for Prince William and Kate after gifting George the gift, she added: "I come in slightly tipped by the size of the present that William then has to spend days putting together."And then put all the machinery together and it makes awful tooting noises and lights flashing and all of that. That makes me laugh and it makes George laugh."The 60-year-old went on to say how much her friend Diana would have "loved" her grandson.She continued: "He is amazing.

Parliament meets to vote on new legislation that would entitle those who have suffered a miscarriage three days of paid bereavement leave – something that is only presently offered if a baby is lost after 24 weeks, when it is considered a stillbirth. “A miscarriage is a complicated grief because we are grieving the future we imagined with a living, healthy baby,” explains the psychotherapist Julia Samuel, who specialises in grief and is the founder patron of Child Bereavement UK.

Prince George is set to turn eight on Thursday 22 July and the young royal is undoubtedly excited about the celebrations. The young royal, who delighted fans when he was seen alongside mum Kate Middleton and dad Prince William at Wembley Stadium for the Euros final, is also treated to a fun birthday tradition that was started by his late grandmother, Princess Diana.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Prince George’s godmother is continuing a birthday tradition for the “feisty” royal which Princess Diana started.Julia Samuel, a psychotherapist who founded the Child Bereavement UK charity and was one of Diana’s best friends, has remained close to Prince William and Prince Harry since their mum’s tragic death.She also loves treating the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s kids on their birthday.

‘I felt the same when my cat died’ Don’t tell people you know how they feel unless you do, advises psychotherapist Julia Samuel. ‘There’s no hierarchy with grief, but unless you’ve been through a very similar  loss, keep yourself out of  it and focus on their loss.’‘Here’s a casserole’ Rather than saying, ‘Let me know if there’s anything I can do,’ be proactive, suggests Andy Langford of Cruse Bereavement care.  ‘Drop off a hot meal, or offer to pick their children up from school.’‘It’s time to move on’ About as helpful as ‘time heals’ or ‘you’ll get over it’.

Prince George's godmother has revealed the heartwarming gift-giving tradition she pinched from her friend Princess Diana.The late Princess used to buy "noisy" toys that take "a lot of making" says Julia Samuel. And she's got quite the present for the young Prince George, who will turn seven, on his birthday in a couple of days time on 22 July.

Prince George's godmother has revealed the heartwarming gift tradition she does for Prince William's son every birthday.Julia Samuel borrowed the sweet idea from pal Princess Diana and has a special surprise in store for the young royal's seventh birthday on July 22.She was a long-time friend of William's late mother and is godmother to both William and George.Julia described how she buys "impossible" toys for the family that William then spends days trying to put together.She said: "I do to George what Diana did to us, which is give impossible toys that are really noisy and take a lot of making."William then has to spend days putting together.

Prince George's godmother has revealed the heartwarming gift-giving tradition she does for the young royal each birthday.

Prince George’s godmother, Julia Samuel, is keeping a tradition his late grandmother, Princess Diana had.

Prince George might not get to meet his grandmother Princess Diana, but thanks to his godmother, he is getting a taste of her wicked sense of humor. Julia Samuel, who was close friends with Diana, recently appeared on the How To Fail With Elizabeth Day podcast, as People reports—and revealed she's preserving a funny tradition started by the late Princess."I do to George what [Diana] did to us, which is give impossible toys that are really noisy and take a lot of making," she said.

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