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READ MORE: Photos show Prince William struggling to take his eyes off Kate Middleton during their Caribbean tour Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined Prince William and Catherine at the memorial service for their great-grandfather this morning at Westminster Abbey (March 29). The pair looked shy as they arrived hand-in-hand with their parents but soon started to smile as they ventured into the Abbey. While the service was underway, many royal fans couldn't help but point out the adorable moment Princess Charlotte was scanning the rows behind her and saw her father's cousin, Princess Beatrice.

The memorial service for the late Duke of Edinburgh (aka Prince Philip, the Queen‘s late husband) was underway earlier today (March 29) at Westminster Abbey in London, England.

coronavirus outbreak, as they attended a memorial service to remember the life of their great-grandfather Prince Philip today (March 29). Accompanying their parents Prince William and Kate Middleton, George and Charlotte arrived at Westminster Abbey for the service this morning wearing a smart suit and dress.

Her big night was overshadowed after her collaborator Will Smith shocked the audience and viewers at home by slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards.And Venus Williams suffered another setback during the ceremony when she suffered a wardrobe malfunction that was briefly captured on the live ABC broadcast.The 41-year-old tennis superstar arrived at Hollywood's biggest night in a stunning white Elie Saab gown, but it's skimpy plunging neckline failed her as she watched Smith deliver his controversial — and tearful — acceptance speech for Best Actor. Exposed: Venus Williams, 41, suffered a wardrobe malfunction on Sunday at the Oscars in Hollywood while she watched Will Smith's Best Actor acceptance speech.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have claimed they should have 'dressed down' on their dramatic royal tour last week.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were caught up in a media firestorm last week after anti-monarchy comments by political leaders and protests rom angry crowds cast a shadow over their Caribbean tour.Gaffes made by the couple included a 'poorly angled' photograph showing them interacting with children behind fences. Kate also appeared to be brutally snubbed by Jamaican politician and Miss World 1993 Lisa Hanna.Now, several commentators have said that the couple should have ditched their designer clothes and 'dressed-down' to avoid offending the locals.Writing in the Daily Mail, pro-royal columnist Jan Moir saved some sharp words for the Cambridges, first taking aim at William for adorning himself "in the tropical dress of his old regiment, trundling around a field in a jeep with his medals on his chest, his wife in a hat by his side and a ceremonial sword in his hand." "Dear God, it couldn’t have been more colonial if he had worn a pith helmet and driven a tank through the streets of Kingston", she added.Moir also criticised his efforts at damage control after several PR disasters in a row, saying that "every time he tried to help, he only made things worse" as he failed to emphasise the UK's role in ending slavery when expressing his "profound sorrow" for the British Empire's transgressions.Internet users also singled out their choice of clothing as having affected their reception on the tour, with one responding to the column by writing: "I think they should have dressed down a bit especially her.

Prince William must have returned from the Caribbean feeling as though he has a target on his back, a royal expert claims.William and Kate came under fire from protestors during their tour which was followed by scathing criticism of the Duke's speeches and the photos their PR team chose to share on social media.Specific events that have been widely labelled as unfortunate gaffes from the trip include poorly angled photographs of children reaching for the royal couple through fences, and Kate appearing to be openly snubbed by Jamaican politician Lisa Hanna.Anti-monarchy protests over the Royal Family's colonial past and Belize and Jamaica announcing their intentions to become republics did not help matters for the touring royals.

A tearful Will Smith has explained the reason he smacked Chris Rock at the Oscars, blaming the love he has for his wife.

Will Smith attacked Chris Rock over comments the comedian made about his wife. Smith, 53, stormed the stage at the Oscars and slapped Rock for his 'GI Jane' joke he had made at the expense of Jada Pinkett Smith, who had been sitting alongside her husband in the audience.

Gary Lineker has offered Will Smith some tongue-in-cheek acting advice after the iconic actor lost control of his emotions in slapping Chris Rock live on stage at the Oscars. The Men in Black and I Am Legend star didn't take too kindly after Rock joked about the shaved head of wife Jada Pinkett Smith, who has suffered from alopecia.Smith left his seat and ascended steps onto the stage before smacking the startled comedian live on TV which was followed by a foul-mouthed rant before he picked up his first Academy Award, and Lineker knows exactly what he should do next.Lineker joked on Twitter: "Will Smith should play Muhammad Ali in a movie." Before adding: This is better than any of the movies." The BBC broadcaster was of course referring to the 2001 film, Ali, in which Smith portrays the greatest boxer in history through ten years of his early career.With one follower saying in response: "The tweet of the night goes to Gary Lineker."And another, more confused fan, writing: "He already did..

Will Smith has told the Academy Awards he hopes he'll be welcomed back again after he hit Chris Rock after a swipe at Jada Pinkett Smith.His apology comes after Will landed himself an Oscar for his role in King Richard and began to give a speech on how proud he felt to land the gong, but also referenced the scenes that had previously taken place.Will said his priority is to "love and protect people", adding: "I that to do what we do you've got to be able to take abuse. You've got to be able to have people talk crazy about you."In this business, you got to be able to have people disrespecting you.

Nothing to see here. Diddy tried to put a positive spin on an awkward situation after Will Smith and Chris Rock appeared to fight on the Oscars 2022 stage.

Red Table Talk at the time, per . She recounted the story of handfuls of hair falling out during a shower, which left her “literally shaking” with fear. “That's why I cut my hair and why I continue to cut it,” she explained.

READ MORE: Prince William and Kate Middleton issue 'unprecedented' statement after criticism that Caribbean tour is 'tone deaf' So it's a bit of a surprise to find the Hollywood superstar spent a significant portion of her life living in cramped south-west London digs before she ever made it to the big screen. Less than six years ago, Margot was roughing it in a six-person house-share in Clapham, reports The Sun.

Kate Middleton and Prince William spent their Caribbean royal tour meeting locals and taking in the rich culture of Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas. During their eight-day trip, the 40-year-old Duchess of Cambridge sported vibrantly colored outfits while participating in loads of activities, including playing drums at Bob Marley's former home, dancing with crowds, greeting locals, and making formal appearances. Though she's known for recycling her looks, Kate opted to mostly wear new ensembles during the tour, which she and William took part in to honor Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee year. Take a look at some of her most stunning styles!Matching the royal blue of the Belize flag, Kate wore a beautiful Jenny Packham lacy two-piece for her arrival in the Caribbean. In perhaps her most glam getup of the trip, Kate wowed in a sparkly pink gown by The Vampire's Wife at a reception in Belize. During her first full day of the tour in Belize, Kate rocked a colorful Tory Burch printed dress that allowed her plenty of room to show off her dance moves. Kate went full Laura Croft in this casual look while touring Belize's Caracol ruins.

Queen's dwindling health and Prince William and Kate's recent blunders are leading the Royal Family into "dangerous times", a royal biographer says. Christopher Wilson claims the monarchy faces an uphill battle to remain as head of state following "several awkward moments" as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge toured the Caribbean.

Prince Harry and Prince William's rift cannot be healed because of the former's upcoming memoir, according to a royal expert. The two brothers have reportedly been on opposite sides of a royal feud for some time now, dating back to at least when Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from their senior royal roles in early 2020.

Meghan Markle released the name of her upcoming Spotify podcast in a bid to "steal the spotlight" from William and Kate's Caribbean tour according to royal fans. The podcast - called Archetypes - will launch this summer and will be hosted by Meghan Markle.

Royal tours are meant to go off without a hitch, but Prince William and Kate Middleton 's Caribbean trip has been littered with PR blunders.

Prince William and Kate arrived in Jamaica on Tuesday (March 22) as they continued a royal tour of the Caribbean that has received mixed reviews so far.The trip has been seen as a last-ditch attempt to dissuade Caribbean nations from removing the Queen as head of state, after Barbados became a republic last November. The Mirror's Russell Myers followed William and Kate Middleton on claims their tour featured a series of PR blunders that may have damaged their own image and the reputation of the monarchy altogether.

Kate Middleton has a Cinderella moment in a pretty ice blue gown while arriving for a dinner reception hosted by the Governor-General of the Bahamas, Cornelius A. Smith, at the Baha Mar Resort in Nassau, Bahamas, on Friday (March 25).

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continue their week-long royal tour of the Caribbean in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, slated to conclude on Saturday, March 26.