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Australia's oldest person bids farewell to iconic beach house

<p>In a heartwarming tale that speaks to the enduring love for cherished places and the passing of generational torches, Marija Ruljancich, Australia's oldest person, has bid farewell to her beloved holiday retreat.</p> <p>The Sorrento pile, nestled on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, has found new hands, marking the end of an era and the dawn of a promising new chapter.</p> <p>Marija, who reached the remarkable milestone of 110 years in 2023, has been the guardian of this beachside haven for countless years. With its origins tracing back to 1960, when it was designed by the esteemed architect Daryl Jackson AO for local businessman Robert Riley, the house has stood as a testament to timeless design and cherished memories.</p> <p>The sale of this iconic property has not only captured the attention of locals but also stirred the hearts of many across the nation. Despite its undisclosed transaction sum, it's understood that the sale falls within the property's estimated range, a fitting exchange for a home steeped in history and affection.</p> <p>What truly warms the soul is the buyer's commitment to honouring the legacy of Riley House. With plans to restore the dwelling to its original glory, there's a palpable sense of joy and relief within Marija's family. The Melbourne-based buyer, driven by a passion for preserving architectural heritage, sees beyond the bricks and mortar; they envision a continuation of the house's story, enriched by their own memories and experiences.</p> <p>As Liz Jensen of Kay & Burton Portsea recounts the emotional journey of the sale, it's evident that this isn't merely a transaction; it's a celebration of life, love, and the power of preservation. </p> <p>"Congratulations to Australia’s oldest living person," Liz wrote on Instagram, "as today she successfully sells her long-held and much loved Sorrento mid century beachside family holiday home designed by Architect Daryl Jackson AO."</p> <p>The buyer's dedication to retaining even the smallest details, such as the built-in speaker nestled within the dining room cupboard, speaks volumes about their reverence for the past and their vision for the future.</p> <p>Amid whispers of demolishing the home, the decision to uphold its structure stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of community and connection. For those who walked through its halls during inspections, the house isn't just a property; it's a repository of memories, a canvas upon which stories of old Sorrento are painted with every creaking floorboard and whispering breeze.</p> <p>For Marija and her family, and for all those who have been touched by its charm, the legacy lives on – a timeless reminder of the beauty found in preserving the past while embracing the promise of tomorrow.</p> <p><em>Images: Instagram | </em><em>Kay & Burton Portsea</em></p>

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Crude religious joke on The Project sparks wave of backlash

<p>A crude religious joke on <em>The Project</em> has prompted a wave of backlash, with many calling for a formal apology from the panel show. </p> <p>On Tuesday night's episode, the panel were joined by special guest Reuben Kaye: a queer comedian known for pushing social boundaries in his comedy. </p> <p>Reuben, who dresses in drag for his performances, was relaying details of the online hate he receives, particularly from the Christian community, when he made the X-rated remark.</p> <p>"I think it's hilarious when someone messages me and says 'You have to accept Jesus' love or you will burn in hell', because I love Jesus."</p> <p>"I love any man who can get nailed for three days straight and come back for more,” Kaye quipped.</p> <p>Waleed Aly looked stunned by the joke, while co-host Sarah Harris burst into laughter.</p> <p>Some viewers, however, were not amused by the joke, with outraged religious believers taking their criticism online. </p> <p>“Absolutely disgusting comment about Jesus. He just insulted millions of people of faith,” one wrote on Twitter.</p> <p>An upset parent wrote, “Having to explain the offensive joke to my eight-year-old before <em>Survivor</em> kicked in, thanks legends. Shame on you guys. Have some respect and offer a public apology.”</p> <p>Another said, “Having to watch this FILTH during dinner time with a young family. You owe the public an apology &amp; furthermore, this horrible program cancelled.”</p> <p>One outraged viewer wrote, “The three nails sick derogatory joke allowed to air on tour show tonight is you giving permission to mock and ridicule Christianity and my Lord and saviour Jesus.”</p> <p>Despite the backlash from the Christian community, others thought Kaye's joke was "hilarious", and praised the comedian for his blunt delivery. </p> <p>“More of this on <em>The Project</em> please. I p***ed myself,” said one.</p> <p>Another wrote, “I can’t believe Reuben Kaye just said that on national, prime-time television. What an icon!”</p> <p>Kaye is known for his edgy jokes, saying elsewhere during his interview on <em>The Project</em>, when asked about his busy tour schedule, “I’m so thickly spread around this country that I might as well be systemic racism.”</p> <p><em>Image credits: The Project</em></p>

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Pippa Middleton reveals baby daughter's name

<p>Pippa Middleton has announced the name of her new baby daughter.</p> <p>The 38-year-old younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to her third child with husband James Matthews in <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/family-pets/pippa-middleton-welcomes-third-child" target="_blank" rel="noopener">June</a>.</p> <p>According to People magazine, Pippa and James have chosen a name for their daughter that has a connection to Harry and Meghan's daughter Lilibet. </p> <p>The proud parents have reportedly named their daughter Rose, according to the publication. </p> <p>Like Lilibet, said to be called Lili by her parents, Rose's name is also floral in origin, being derived from the Latin "rosa", which refers to the thorny-stemmed flower.</p> <p>While Rose is a classic name, it's not a particularly popular one, as name-ranking website NameBerry stated that Rose ranked 61st in popularity of registered baby girls' names in the UK in 2020.</p> <p>Pippa and James' name choice is keeping in theme with the other classic names as their other children, Arthur, three, and Grace, one. </p> <p>While Pippa never formally announced her third pregnancy, her bump was proudly on display when the couple attended the Party at the Palace" concert for Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee last month. </p> <p>Rose is the sixth grandchild for Middleton's parents Michael and Carole and another cousin for the Cambridges' royal trio, Prince George, 9, Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince Louis, 4.</p> <p>Pippa could soon be following in her sister's footsteps by inheriting a <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/beauty-style/pippa-middleton-to-gain-noble-inheritance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">royal title</a> of her own from her father-in-law. </p> <p dir="ltr">Her husband, James Matthews, is the eldest son of David Matthews, and is in line to inherit his father's title as Laird of Glen Affric, along with a 10,000-acre Scottish estate near Loch Ness.</p> <p dir="ltr">If he does receive the hereditary title upon his father's death, that would see Pippa and James become Lord and Lady Glen Affric.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Commonwealth-recognised title would make the couple members of the nobility, one step down from royalty.</p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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Pippa Middleton to gain noble inheritance

<p dir="ltr">Pippa Middleton could be joining her older sister Kate in royal life with a title of her own, inherited from her father-in-law.</p> <p dir="ltr">Her husband, James Matthews, is the eldest son of David Matthews, and is in line to inherit his father's title as Laird of Glen Affric, along with a 10,000-acre Scottish estate near Loch Ness.</p> <p dir="ltr">If he does receive the hereditary title upon his father's death, that would see Pippa and James become Lord and Lady Glen Affric.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Commonwealth-recognised title would make the couple members of the nobility, one step down from royalty.</p> <p dir="ltr">Pippa and James, a former professional racing driver and hedge fund manager, married in 2017 and share three children: Arthur, three, Grace, one, and three-week-old Rose.</p> <p dir="ltr">The news of their future title comes as the family reportedly plan to relocate to a 31-hectare lot in Buckleberry, less than an hour’s drive from the Middleton’s new home in Windsor.</p> <p dir="ltr">Their new home will reportedly mimic Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm Shop, complete with glamping, cabins and a restaurant. </p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-e84dce1d-7fff-7ae3-1e08-e3412ea596e7"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">Kate and Pippa’s parents, Michael, 73, and Carole, 67, also live in Buckleberry, which has been a long-time base for the family and where they founded a party accessory company in 1987.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: @pippa.middleton.matthews (Instagram)</em></p>

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Pippa Middleton welcomes third child!

<p dir="ltr">Pippa Middleton has given birth to her third child with husband James Matthews.</p> <p dir="ltr">The 38-year-old younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge reportedly gave birth to a baby daughter, a sibling to Arthur, three, and Grace, one. </p> <p dir="ltr">The couple is yet to formally announce the birth of their third child. </p> <p dir="ltr">It is likely Pippa gave birth at London's Lindo Wing, the same place where she welcomed her first two children.</p> <p dir="ltr">It’s also the same place that Kate Middleton gave birth to Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.</p> <p dir="ltr">Pippa married James, a British motorsports racing driver and hedge fund manager, back in 2017.</p> <p dir="ltr">The couple are yet to formally announce that Pippa is pregnant with their third child. </p> <p dir="ltr">Despite being the sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, Pippa made headlines at Kate and Will’s wedding thanks to her backside. </p> <p dir="ltr">She joked about the incident and even compared it to Kim Kardashian’s bottom. </p> <p dir="ltr">“I must say that [my backside] — though it has enjoyed fleeting fame — is not comparable [to Kardashian’s],” she previously wrote in the UK’s Spectator.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Getty</em></p>

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Pippa Middleton pregnant with third child

<p dir="ltr">Kate Middleton’s sister Pippa is pregnant with her third child.</p> <p dir="ltr">The 38-year-old arrived at the Party at the Palace concert in London on Saturday dressed in a stunning green dress and cradling her baby bump. </p> <p dir="ltr">Pippa, who is already a mother to Arthur, three, and one-year-old Grace, appeared to be all smiles as she watched the historic 70-year celebrations at Buckingham Palace.</p> <p dir="ltr">Sources close to Pippa and her husband James told <a href="https://pagesix.com/2022/06/04/pippa-middleton-sporting-what-looks-to-be-a-baby-bump/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Page Six</a> that the loved up couple are “so happy” to be expecting again and to expand their family.</p> <p dir="ltr">Pippa married James, a British motorsports racing driver and hedge fund manager, back in 2017.</p> <p dir="ltr">The couple are yet to formally announce that Pippa is pregnant with their third child. </p> <p dir="ltr">Despite being the sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, Pippa made headlines at Kate and Will’s wedding thanks to her backside. </p> <p dir="ltr">She joked about the incident and even compared it to Kim Kardashian’s bottom. </p> <p dir="ltr">“I must say that [my backside] — though it has enjoyed fleeting fame — is not comparable [to Kardashian’s],” she previously wrote in the UK’s Spectator.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Getty</em></p>

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It’s a girl! Sweet meaning behind Pippa Middleton’s new baby’s name

<p><span>Pippa Middleton and her husband James Matthews are the proud new parents of their baby girl, Grace Elizabeth Jane.</span><br /><br /><span>The announcement of little Grace’s birth followed in the early hours of Monday, and excitement around her name is already swirling.</span><br /><br /><span>It is not confirmed why Grace recieved her middle name Elizabeth, but it appears it may have been inspired by Her Majesty herself.</span><br /><br /><span>Pippa and Duchess Kate’s mother Carole also have the middle name Elizabeth interestingly enough, so it is no surprise if Pippa wanted to honour her parents as well.</span><br /><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7840290/daily-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/a7adcc4670584c769acedf8c37ccef3f" /></p> <p><em>Michael Middleton and Carole Middleton. Image: Getty</em></p> <p><span>Kate and Prince William also chose to give their daughter Princess Charlotte the middle name Elizabeth.</span><br /><br /><span>Pippa's daughter's second middle name is Jane, which is a tribute to James's own mother and Pippa's mother-in-law, Jane Matthews.</span><br /><br /><span>Pippa gave birth to a baby girl, and she weighed in at 6lbs 7oz at around 4:22am.</span><br /><br /><span>"Mother and baby are doing well," a family source said.</span><br /><br /><span>"She's perfect, everyone is overjoyed at such a happy arrival."</span><br /><br /><span>The new arrival is the fifth grandchild for Pippa's parents Carole and Michael Middleton, and she is the second child to Pippa and James who had </span><span>their two-year-old son Arthur on 15 October 2018 in the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in London.</span><br /><br /><span>Pippa’s pregnancy was only confirmed in early March by her mother, as the Middleton sister chooses to remain notoriously private.</span></p>

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Baby number two! Pippa Middleton's exciting news

<p>Pippa Middleton is “thrilled” to be pregnant with her second child, according to Page Six.</p> <p>The younger sister of Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, already has a two-year-old son Arthur with husband James Matthews.</p> <p>The newborn will be the cousin of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.</p> <p>A source close to the family told the<span> </span><em>NY Post</em>, “Pippa and James are thrilled, it’s fantastic news amid a difficult year. The entire family is delighted.”</p> <p>The couple tied the knot in 2017 and currently reside in London.</p> <p>It is said they are about to purchase a 72-acre country estate called Bucklebury Farm Park in Berkshire.</p> <p>They currently live in a $29 million mansion in up-market Chelsea, London.</p>

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Duchess Kate and Pippa Middleton’s former London home sells for $3.36 million

<p>Before she was lapping in royal family luxury, the Duchess of Cambridge was a relatively normal person. When she was just Kate, without the royal title, or a marriage to Prince William – the heir to the British throne – or an address at Kensington Palace, the royal was just plain Kate Middleton. </p> <p>The home she once lived in with her sister, Pippa Middleton, recently sold for an eye-watering $3.36 million. </p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BzW6_kAhqvP/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BzW6_kAhqvP/" target="_blank">A post shared by KatePippamiddleton (@katepippamiddleton)</a> on Jun 30, 2019 at 7:56pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>It is not hard to find the personality of the beloved sisters who once graced the three-bedroom Chelsea home – with charm, elegance and a luxury feel, it is no surprise it was once lived in by a member of the royal family. </p> <p>The property recently went on the market for $3.448 million, however sold for a little under the asking price.</p> <p>The flat was purchased by the Middleton parents, Carole and Michael, in 2002 for $1.3 million – a pretty big leap from what it was sold for 17 years later. </p> <p>The home hosts three spacious bedrooms along with two bathrooms and goes over three levels. A large living room – or ‘reception room’ – makes up the bulk of the living space on the second floor, while the three bedrooms can be located on the third floor. </p> <p>Bathed with light, the new homeowners will be spoilt with an open and airy space – a rare find in a London home. </p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BniHrhHlXR7/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BniHrhHlXR7/" target="_blank">A post shared by KatePippamiddleton (@katepippamiddleton)</a> on Sep 9, 2018 at 10:01pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>While the kitchen and bathroom finishings are clean and appropriate – they have been left for the new house owners to put their own personal stamp on the place to make it officially their own. Although the home may not have quite the same design or finish as it did when Duchess Kate and her little sister lived there, it  definitely retains the same regal feeling. </p> <p>The royal has not lived in the home since 2009, before she was engaged to Prince William. </p> <p>Pippa has not resided in the property for many years either, and now lives with her husband and son in their $30 million home. </p> <p>The property is not quite a palace, but it is definitely a perfect home for a family. </p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see the Chelsea home here. </p> <p>Image credit: Knight Frank</p>

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Wimbledon's chicest pair: Duchess Kate and Duchess Meghan's winning looks

<p>Royal fans were treated to an extremely rare outing by the Duchess of Cambridge, Duchess of Sussex and Pippa Middleton for the Wimbledon women’s single final of 2019.</p> <p>It’s the second time both Duchess Kate and Duchess Meghan have attended the event together and this year was made all the more special as they watched and cheered Serena Williams on alongside Duchess Kate’s sister, Pippa.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr">kate and meghan greeting the duke of kent ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/JkxpPee68Q">pic.twitter.com/JkxpPee68Q</a></p> — barb (@daernerys) <a href="https://twitter.com/daernerys/status/1150094351470604289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <p>While it is not the first time the royals have spent a day out together, it is not often the public get to see the duo out and about – <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/archie-s-first-official-outing-the-royal-babies-steal-the-spotlight-from-their-dads" target="_blank">especially just days after a fun day out with family</a> at the polo.</p> <p>The Duchess of Cambridge donned a Dolce &amp; Gabbana green crepe dress with a row of gold buttons and simple bow. The gorgeous frock is recycled by the royal – worn back in 2017 during a visit to Vancouver. However, this time the stunning, figure-hugging outfit was paired with a Dolce Sicily shoulder bag, adding a perfect touch to the regal look.</p> <p><span>The Duchess of Sussex looked equally as beautiful in a chic tennis look for the special outing with her sister-in-law and Pippa. The royal wore a crisp white Givenchy shirt and a blue and white patterned skirt from Hugo Boss, which featured a stroke print and gorgeous plissé pleats. The new mother to Archie added classic touches from her elegant jewellery to sleek pulled back hair, but this time she added a micro bag – a cream Stella McCartney Grace clutch.</span></p> <p>Earlier this week, the Duchess Meghan was spotted cheering on her close friend Serena Williams in a surprisingly casual yet chic ensemble – a white blazer, black top, jeans and a thick rimmed pair of sunnies.</p> <p>A body language expert deemed the royal members to be like “three sisters sitting together” alongside Pippa.</p> <p>Judi James told <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/9500171/kate-meghan-wanted-appear-friendly-wimbledon/" target="_blank"><em>The Sun’s Fabulous</em></a>: “Sitting Meghan in between Kate and Pippa looks like a very active attempt to both host her and include her in a way that hasn't quite occurred since she married Harry."</p> <p>James added, “There is a lot of eye contact between the sisters-in-law here too, which, along with the laughter, should be seen as a sign they want to be seen as friendly together.”</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see the Duchess of Cambridge and Duchess of Sussex’s special day out together.</p> <p>To end her Wimbledon style streak, Duchess Kate attended the men’s final the following day, where Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in a nail-biting match. This time, however, the royal switched out her two 'royal' sisters and finished off the closing event with her husband Prince William while wearing one of her favourite designers, Emilia Wickstead.</p> <p>The the mum-of-three kept is simple, chic and summery in a blue below-the-knee frock with capped sleeves and a delicate bow, but her choice of footwear is what really surprised royal fans. The Duchess usually opts for hefty summer wedges, however, she chose a nude ankle-strap pump with a thick heel instead for her tennis outing.</p>

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Court-side fashion: Pippa Middleton pretty in pink at Wimbledon

<p>Pippa Middleton looked pretty in pink as she attended Wimbledon for the first time this year.</p> <p>The 35-year-old tennis fan looked spectacular in an AUD$1300 Stella McCartney dress as she arrived for day seven of the WS19 alongside her brother James, 32.</p> <p>Pippa teamed her powder pink frock with a J.Crew rattan clutch, matching pink fedora hat by Luisa Kelsey and summer-chic tan mules.</p> <p>The siblings are not the only Middletons to get amongst the action at Wimbledon, with the Duchess of Cambridge and parents Carole and Michael Middleton also attending last week.</p> <p>Wimbledon has a strict hat protocol; the championship website discourages attendees in the royal box from wearing hats as they “obscure the vision of those seated behind them.”</p> <p>Pippa and James watched Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer play their rounds at Centre Court.</p> <p>The Middleton family are huge fans of tennis and have attended the championships together many times in the past.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see Pippa and James Middleton attend Day 7 at Wimbledon 2019.</p>

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Inside Duchess Kate’s $3.5 million home before she became a royal

<p>The home Kate shared with her sister Pippa before she became the Duchess of Cambridge has been put up for sale for a cool $3.5 million.</p> <p>The three-bedroom apartment located in Chelsea, London, belongs to the Duchess’ parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, and according to <em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Sunday Times</a></em>, they are expected to make a cool $2.1 million profit from the sale.</p> <p>The home was purchased by the Middleton’s for $1.4 million in 2002, and now with the Duchess residing in Kensington Palace and Pippa living in a $30 million luxury townhouse in London with her husband James Matthews and their baby boy, the home is no longer needed.</p> <p>After the birth of Prince George in 2013, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge moved into Apartment 1A. The beautiful home consists of 20 bedrooms and has a view of Hyde Park.</p> <p>Pippa Middleton isn’t doing too bad either, as her and her multi-millionaire husband James recently completed the renovations on their five-story London mansion, which had already featured a gym, an underground cinema, a lift, a “staff room” and six bedrooms.</p> <p>The renovations cost a total of $2.1 million.</p> <p>The Middleton family's apartment sits on a quaint street in Chelsea with the home consisting of three floors with a number of rooms, along with the three bedrooms.</p> <p>Also shown in photos is a small kitchen and a large dining area decorated with classic furniture and patterned curtains.</p> <p>Kensington Palace did not provide a comment on the home being put up for sale.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see all the photos of Kate’s home before she became the Duchess of Cambridge. </p>

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Pippa Middleton pays tribute to family members as baby name is finally revealed

<p>The secret’s out, as the name of the baby boy welcomed by Pippa Middleton and husband James Matthews has been released.</p> <p>And there’s a touching story behind it, as according to<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/7712444/pippa-middleton-baby-name-arthur-michael-william-matthews/" target="_blank"><em>The Sun</em></a>, the couple chose to pay homage to many family members – including Pippa’s brother-in-law Prince William.</p> <p>Pippa chose to give birth at the same location as her famous sister, the Duchess of Cambridge, as her little boy was born at the prestigious Lindo Wing in St Mary’s Hospital, London. The same place her royal niece and nephews were born.</p> <p>According to<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/mailonsunday/index.html" target="_blank"><em>The Mail on Sunday</em></a>, the one-month old boy has been named Arthur Michael William Matthews.</p> <p>While the name William sounds familiar, the first middle name is considered to be named after Pippa’s father Michael.</p> <p>Michael is also the name of James’ brother who tragically passed away at the age of 23 during his journey to climb Mount Everest in 1999.</p> <p>The couple announced that they were expecting their first child in June of this year.</p> <p>The little boy is already well connected, as he’s the cousin of Princes George and Louis and Princess Charlotte.</p> <p>When the news was announced, Kensington Palace responded with a statement saying: “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are thrilled for Pippa and James.”</p> <p>Do you like the name Pippa and James gave their son? Let us know in the comments below.</p>

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The sweet way Duchess Meghan honoured Prince Charles with her jewellery

<p>Duchess Meghan has made a habit of wearing <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/the-hidden-messages-behind-duchess-megan-s-royal-tour-jewellery" target="_blank">jewellery with special meaning</a> throughout her royal tour with husband Prince Harry.</p> <p>Now, the latest symbolism from her travelling collection has been revealed, and is a very sweet tribute to her father-in-law Prince Charles. The 37-year-old, well known for wearing sustainable jewellery, was snapped in Fiji wearing two gold bracelets connected to a charity started by him, Turquoise Mountain, reports <a rel="noopener" href="https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-pippa-small-jewelry-prince-charles/" target="_blank"><em>People</em></a>.</p> <p>Worn during a welcome ceremony to Fiji and again at the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games in Sydney, they were made by artisans who are members of the charity.</p> <p><img id="__mcenew" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7821673/meghan-and-harry-bracelet-close-up-main.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/96a7fa4a45834073a3ba5a16289d177b" /></p> <p>The organisation works across Afghanistan, Myanmar and Saudi Arabia, with the aim to “preserve and regenerate historic areas and communities with a rich cultural heritage and to revive traditional crafts, to create jobs, skills and a renewed sense of pride,” according to its <a rel="noopener" href="https://turquoisemountain.org/" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>Established in 2006 by the Prince of Wales, the foundation has trained more than 6000 artisans.</p> <p>The gold bracelets – Oshna and Omeen bangles, valued at $AU198 and $269 respectively – are part of jeweller Pippa Small’s Turquoise Mountain Collection with the British ethical designer a favourite of Duchess Meghan’s.</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7821671/megan-close-up-bangle.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/386eac233cbe4d19ac266dbd4ea7afcc" /></p> <p>Awarded an MBE by Queen Elizabeth in 2013 for her ethical jewellery and charity work, Small works with the Turquoise Mountain foundation in Afghanistan and Burma training and employing artisans to promote traditional skills, and hopes to introduce Syrian refugees to the program.</p> <p>“It creates jobs and it gives people a sense of pride and a sense of identity,” Small said of Turquoise Mountain in an interview with <em>People</em>.</p> <p>“I’m so thrilled that she was wearing those bangles,” she said. “Even though they were just simple bangles — they look incredibly chic on her of course — but it’s what’s behind them that is so utterly amazing.”</p> <p>This isn’t the first time the Duchess of Sussex has paid tribute to Prince Harry’s father on the current royal tour. According to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/style/jewelry-and-watches/a24109850/meghan-markle-prince-charles-tennis-bracelet/" target="_blank"><em>Town &amp; Country</em></a>, she wore a diamond tennis bracelet, a gift from Prince Charles, when she and her husband arrived in Fiji.</p>

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Why Duchess Kate hasn't met Pippa's baby yet

<p>On Monday, Duchess Kate’s younger sister Pippa Middleton gave birth to her first child at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington.</p> <p>Kate’s other sibling, James Middleton, was quick to visit his new nephew, however, the Duchess of Cambridge was nowhere to be seen.</p> <p>While royal reporter Richard Palmer said Prince William and Kate were “thrilled” for Pippa and her husband James Matthews, it is likely the royals will be unable to visit their family while they remain in the Lindo Wing at the hospital.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr">Pippa Middleton has given birth to a boy, born on Monday at 1.58pm and weighing 8lb and 9oz. Kensington Palace says: "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are thrilled for Pippa and James."<br /><br />......</p> — Richard Palmer (@RoyalReporter) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalReporter/status/1052210305667919872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2018</a></blockquote> <p>Kensington Palace confirmed that Kate’s schedule was unfortunately already booked on Tuesday as she took part in an unannounced charity engagement.</p> <p>The court circular, which documents the engagements of the royal family, explained what the meeting was about.</p> <p>“The Duchess of Cambridge this morning held a meeting of experts convened by the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex to inform Her Royal Highness’s charitable ‘Early Years’ initiative,” it said.</p> <p>According to the <em style="font-weight: inherit;">Express</em>, Kate will wait until Pippa comes home to meet her new nephew in order to avoid a media circus.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 358.66666666666663px; height: 500px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7821422/image_.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/97b8f4a5de6248bfa6d409ba30d25f8f" /></p> <p>Pippa also didn’t visit Kate in hospital after she gave birth to any of her three children.</p> <p>Although the sisters share a close relationship and both acted as each other’s matron’s of honour, the pair choose to catch up behind closed doors, rarely being seen together in public.</p> <p><a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/family-pets/more-baby-joy-pippa-middleton-welcomes-her-first-child"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Pippa’s baby boy</strong> </span></a>was born on Monday at 1.58 pm after a three-hour labour, weighing 3.88kg.</p> <p>The newborn is the cousin of future king Prince George, 5, his sister Princess Charlotte, 3, and their baby brother Prince Louis, who is five months old. </p>

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More baby joy! Pippa Middleton welcomes her first child

<p>Pippa Middleton, sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, has welcomed her first child with husband James Matthews.</p> <p>The new mother gave birth to a baby boy, weighing 3.88kg, at the same hospital her sister famously gave birth in – the Lindo Wing in West London, just before 1 am (AESDT).</p> <p>Earlier on Tuesday, photos of Pippa arriving at the hospital circulated as people prepared themselves for the happy news.</p> <p>The ward – which is the place of birth of her nephews Prince George and Prince Louis and niece Princess Charlotte – clearly treated the 35-year-old well as she was seen smiling and happy.</p> <p>According to the the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/"><em>Daily Express</em></a> royal reporter, Richard Palmer, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted for the new parents.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr">Pippa Middleton has given birth to a boy, born on Monday at 1.58pm and weighing 8lb and 9oz. Kensington Palace says: "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are thrilled for Pippa and James."<br /><br />......</p> — Richard Palmer (@RoyalReporter) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalReporter/status/1052210305667919872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2018</a></blockquote> <p>Only a day before Pippa gave birth, Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex announced that they are expecting their first child as they landed in Australia to kick start their tour for the Invictus Games.</p> <p>Pippa, who caused speculation about her pregnancy earlier in the year, confirmed the news when speaking to British supermarket chain Waitrose in their fitness column.</p> <p>Her sister, Kate, suffered many problems throughout her pregnancies as she dealt with hyperemesis gravidarum, but for Pippa, it’s been a smooth ride.</p> <p>“I was lucky to pass the 12-week scan without suffering from morning sickness,” Pippa said. “That meant that I was able to carry on as normal and continue my sports.”</p> <p><em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> </em>reported that the Duchess of Cambridge “could not have been more delighted” once she discovered the news that her sister was pregnant.</p>

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Inside the outrageously expensive hospital where Pippa Middleton will give birth

<p>It’s the royal birth hospital of choice, and now Duchess Kate’s sister Pippa Middleton and her husband James Matthews, who she married in 2017, have been spotted visiting the St Mary’s Hospital Lindo Wing, in London, reports <em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a23620740/pippa-middleton-pregnant-arrives-to-hospital/" target="_blank">Harpers Bazaar</a></em>.</p> <p>Middleton, who is reportedly due to give birth to her first child this month, will follow in the footsteps of her sister who gave birth to Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis there. The Lindo wing was also the place of birth for some of the most loved royals including Prince William, Prince Harry and their cousin Zara Tindall.</p> <p><img style="width: 400px; height: 500px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7821257/pregnant-pippa-small.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/ba3c614c221b4aa4869228fe2b7d7bba" /></p> <p>And with that heritage, it’s perhaps no surprise that 24 hours in a suite of the maternity wing costs a princely sum, starting at almost $AU11,000, according to <em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/pippa-middleton-baby-news/" target="_blank">MamaMia</a></em>, which compares it to a five-star resort.</p> <p>The <a rel="noopener" href="https://imperialprivatehealthcare.co.uk/our-hospitals/lindo-maternity/" target="_blank">website</a> for the Lindo wing, which opened in 1937, describes its ambience as “modern” and “homely”, with deluxe rooms and suites available “for patients who would like to take advantage of a larger space.” No doubt that will include Middleton.</p> <p><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/949487/Kate-Middleton-delighted-after-Pippa-Middleton-pregnant-news-Duchess-of-Cambridge-royal" target="_blank"><em>The Sunday Express</em></a> reported on Middleton’s pregnancy in April, just prior to Duchess Kate giving birth to Prince Louis, with a friend saying: <span>“When Pippa found out she was pregnant, she was obviously thrilled and utterly overjoyed.</span></p> <p><span><img style="width: 340.667px; height: 500px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7821254/wills-and-kate-medium.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/eec58b7eb7094d298d0b880cad767c8a" /></span></p> <p>“Naturally, big sister Kate and parents, Carole and Michael were the first people she told — [husband] James aside — and they could not have been more delighted.”</p> <p>Middleton kept mum until June, according to <em>Harpers Bazaar</em>, confirming the couple’s happy news, writing about the effect exercise has had on her pregnancy in a column for <em>Waitrose Weekend.</em></p> <p>"I've noticed my body change but through exercise I feel it's being strengthened," she wrote.</p> <p>The expectant mum has reportedly chosen not to find out the sex of the baby, with her brother-in-law Spencer Matthews saying the couple are “extremely private and honestly, we know nothing."</p> <p>What would you do with $11,000? Tell us in the comments below.</p>

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Why Pippa Middleton will one day receive a noble title of her own

<p>It seems it’s not only her big sister Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, who will have a fancy title in the Middleton family.</p> <p>While younger sibling Pippa, 34, did not marry a member of the British Royal Family, it turns out her husband, James Matthews, will one day receive a noble title of his own – and being his wife, so will Pippa.</p> <p>James’ hedge fund manager father, David Matthews, purchased a castle in Scotland 10 years ago, on the 10,000-acre Glen Affric estate.</p> <p><img width="348" height="553" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7819175/screen-shot-2018-06-15-at-22450-pm.png" alt="Screen Shot 2018-06-15 At 2.24.50 Pm"/></p> <p>Along with the purchase of the historic castle in the Scottish Highlands came the titles of Laird and Lady Glen Affric.</p> <p>Which means that James, 42, will one day inherit his parents’ estate, and he and Pippa will also receive the official titles of Laird and Lady.</p> <p>In the meantime, the couple – who recently confirmed they are expecting their first child together – will be able to use the “courtesy titles” of Mr and Mrs Matthews of Glen Affric, which is reportedly quite elite across the Commonwealth.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

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Pippa Middleton confirms she’s pregnant with first child

<p>After months of speculations, Pippa Matthews (née Middleton) has confirmed she’s expecting her first child with husband of one year, James Matthews.</p> <p>The Duchess of Cambridge's sister announced the news in a regular column she writes for Waitrose magazine.</p> <p>Titled "Exercising During Pregnancy," Pippa reveals in the article the "joys of the first trimester and the challenges she faces in adjusting her exercise regime to be as healthy as possible during this exciting time."</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Pippa Middleton Matthews is featured in a new column for <a href="https://twitter.com/waitrose?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@waitrose</a> weekend. “Exercising during pregnancy” <a href="https://t.co/2rktWaKaFg">pic.twitter.com/2rktWaKaFg</a></p> — MiddletonMaven (@MiddletonMaven) <a href="https://twitter.com/MiddletonMaven/status/1004814384718401538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 7, 2018</a></blockquote> <p>She writes: "I've noticed my body change but through exercise I feel it's being strengthened.”</p> <p>The 34-year-old also said she’s been lucky not to feel any morning sickness, unlike her sister Kate, who suffered from <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/health/body/2017/09/how-kate-is-battling-morning-sickness/">severe morning sickness during all three of her pregnancies</a>.</strong></span></p> <p>"I was lucky to pass the 12-week scan without suffering from morning sickness. That meant I was able to carry on as normal,” the mum-to-be said.</p> <p>A source told The Sun that Kate "could not have been more delighted" with the exciting news.</p> <p>"When Pippa found out she was pregnant, she was obviously thrilled and utterly overjoyed," a friend told the publication.</p> <p>A due date hasn't been officially confirmed, but we can likely expect little Baby Matthews in October.</p>

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A poem looking back on the horror of polio

<p><em><strong>Pippa Kay, 65, is a writer with many interests. She enjoys time with her family, sailing, reading, writing, and all sorts of travel. She belongs to writing organisations including the Society of Women Writers and the Fellowship of Australian Writers.</strong></em></p> <p align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">POLIO</span></strong></p> <p align="center">When we were kids a monster came to play. <br /> Its slobber slimed our toys. It swam at our beach<br /> uninvited; splashed us and ran away;<br /> hid in our homes, always just out of reach.<br /> Hands over ears couldn’t stop its snigger<br /> as it crept under beds, slept on the floor.<br /> It wasn’t scared of us. It was bigger<br /> stronger and worse than anything before.<br /> It shared our breath and caught the goodnight kiss<br /> mothers blew from lips to land on our cheeks. <br /> Chance chose its victims. It was hit and miss <br /> slaughter. <br /> This killer stalked our town for weeks<br /> in nineteen-fifty-three. Our legs were chained,<br /> voices frozen. Some children couldn’t walk.<br /> Some couldn’t breathe. Infants were constrained<br /> in iron lungs. Many died before Salk’s<br /> vaccine arrived. <br /> With open arms and doors<br /> We asked the virus vanquisher to stay.<br /> We rolled up our sleeves, took the jab, because<br /> we wanted this monster to go away.</p> <p><em>Do you have a poem to share? Share your story with Over60 <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/community/contributor/community-contributor/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">here</span></strong></a>. </em></p>

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