Kate Middleton's Waist Slimmed Down By Grazia Or Not?

Grazia magazine is getting some negative reviews as media and bloggers feel that the magazine has Photoshopped Kate Middleton's waist immensely for their cover page.

It is quite evident when one compares the original picture with that on the cover. The image of Kate Middleton on the royal wedding issue of Grazia is being criticized for a very slim waist, which looks rather dramatic in comparison to how show she appeared on her wedding day.

Although, Grazia has released a statement in which it denies changing the original image to make her look slimmer than usual.

The original shot was photographed by James Veysey where Kate and Prince William are holding hands together. It is obvious that her waist looks slimmer on the magazine cover page, her left hand has been duplicated (her right arm flipped onto her left arm through Photoshop) and sadly Prince William is completely cropped out of the scene totally.

Well, looking at the two pics, it does seem that media and the internet savvy people are criticizing Grazia correctly. It does seem that her waist line has been reduced dramatically. I don't know why there was such a need because she is already quite skinny and slim.

Queen Elizabeth Turns 85 and Meets The Middletons Finally

I can't help it, the Royals are everywhere on every source I am reading so I have to write down on them. Today is Queen Elizabeth II's 85th birthday. It is the first time that the Queen's birthday has fallen on a Maundy Thursday.

Therefore, she attended the traditional Royal Maundy Service at Westminster Abbey where she was accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh.

She handed out Maundy money to 85 men and 85 women, one for each of her 85 years. Anyway, I was just going through the Queen's various photos and she looks so cunning. Look at her shrewd eyes.

And just on the side, let me fill in the other news as well that finally Kate Middleton's parents ended up meeting the Queen just eight days before the Royal Wedding.

The Queen invited Michael and Carole Middleton to a private lunch at Windsor Castle where they spent more than an hour together in a warm atmosphere. Though, Kate met the Queen on several occasions, her parents never met the monarch in the eight year courtship of William and Kate. Since the Queen's diaries are booked for months, they had to wait for a long time to actually meet her.

The most interesting part of these Royal newsflash are the comments of the locals. Most of the people said they care not about this wedding at all. Some are putting up questions like did the Middleton's ever thought that they are marrying their daughter in a highly dysfunctional family. While some even asked if meeting Granny's so important otherwise but then everybody's granny is not the Queen. And one person said that Kate is facing media in a far better way than Diana and is going to be a much charming PR face for the rather dull Royal family in the years to come.

Astrologer Predicts Royal Wedding Day Can Be Doomed

One astrologer has warned that the planets are spelling doom for the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

According to him, April 29th is not a suitable day for the big day as most of the planets are in a disharmonious alignment as per the readings. This means the marriage could face hurdles. Perhaps they should have waited a month or two for the wedding said the astrologer.

Though nothing is certain, but this means there are risks of terrorism or chaos behind the scenes of the wedding, as per the prediction. And Kate and William should be prepared to face these challenges.

As per their birth charts, William is a Cancerian while Kate's star is Capricorn, which means their sun signs are opposites. However, this leads to a perfect astrological pairing because opposite signs complement each other.

However, their birth charts are closely analyzed with their wedding day - April 29th and that shows the planets are not in a great position for the two. It could also mean that there could be trouble on the wedding day and perhaps their married life will be filled with challenges and misunderstandings.

It is said, that if Diana were alive, she would have never allowed William to get married on the 29th of April because she consulted astrologers all the time for her decisions. I guess because her own marriage was doomed, she ended up consulting astrologers.

Anyhow any good astrologer would have told the Royals to wait up for a month or two for a better wedding.

Well, it all depends on how much you believe in stars, numerology and astrology for these sort of things. Now that I have read this, I will closely follow how much the reading holds true for this couple.

George Michael Recorded A Song As A Wedding Gift For William and Kate

George Michael, who is not really invited to Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding has recorded a version of Stevie Wonder's song for the couple.

George Michael was very close to Prince Diana and so although he was not invited to the wedding, he made a cover of the 1972 romantic track 'You and I' for William and his would be wife.

The track will be released as a free download but Michael has requested fans to make a donation to charitable fund set up by Prince William and Kate Middleton. It took him two days to record the song and it is his way to express his wishes and happiness at their marriage.

George said, 'I am absolutely sure Diana would have loved the whole thing. I really hope she would have loved this track. I have a feeling she would have done.'

He added further, 'I want Will and Kate to know that this is a genuine gift, not a promo exercise.'

Sweet of George Michael and how mean of the Royal Family that they never even invited him to the wedding.

British People Want Prince William To Take Over The Throne

The British are just way too excited about the Royal Wedding that has to take place on the 29th of April. They are talking a lot about the Royal family, Kate and Prince William, remembering his late mother Diana, making comparisons between Diana and Kate and much more.

On the same lines, 2000 adults of UK participated in a survey conducted by the Sunday Times that shows how the British people want the Queen to abdicate the throne and Prince William should be the new king.

One in three British want the Queen to abdicate within the next two years. 59% of the participants favored that they wanted Prince William to ascend the throne instead of Prince Charles. While 33% of the UK adults want the Queen to give the throne in two years time.

The younger women in particular supported Prince William the most.

Well, I particularly don't have much interest in the Royal family of Britain. Princess Diana was the only person who was charming enough to get attention. Anyhow, I do feel for the sake of mankind, in the name of excitement, to kill the boredom - the Queen must just leave the throne now.

Everybody is absolutely tired of watching her. Let the men take over for once! Whether Charles or William - it is up to them!

Kate Middleton's Look Alike Doll Launched Today

Hamleys - the toy shop launched the limited edition of 'Princess Catherine Engagement Doll' today. The doll resembles Kate Middleton as the designers have matched intricate details such as her blow dry, her blue Issa dress and her big Hollywood smile.

Seven British fashion designers have worked together to dress and accessorize the doll. Wow this blue doll is utterly sad and demented. Looks a bit freaky too. I have seen better dolls for sure.

Yesterday, I read an article on Prince Charles and how he is following and understanding Islam to bridge the gap. He said unity can only be achieved through diversity. Quite a statement.

I was amazed to see how the youth of England hated Charles and the royals. Their comments were too open and straight from the heart.

The royals are just a big phony from their lives to their dolls.

Royal Couple Doesn't Want Any Wedding Gifts

Prince William and his soon to be bride Kate Middleton have asked their wedding guests and well wishers for donations for a special charitable fund instead of giving them any wedding gifts. St. James Palace has announced this news.

The couple thought about it and have selected 26 charities falling in five different categories - children, arts and sports, conservation, service personnel, help and care at home. The guests can donate to any charity they like through the website: www.royalweddingcharityfund.org/.

Most of the charities are very small and they need donations to operate well and continue their noble cause. The list of charities includes anti-bullying group, a dance group, a charity for army widows and Earthwatch - a community of scientists and environmentalists. Some of them work with disadvantaged young people while some are based in Canada, New Zealand and Australia.

It seems William has taken this compassionate side from his late mother, Princess Diana who despite of her troubled life always went out of her way to help the unfortunate and less privileged beings around the world. It is said that both Kate and William have been associated with charity work before. This was something different and I didn't really expect a kind announcement of the sort from the royal family. And I guess with Prince Andrew's shameless history, such kindness and consideration would be quite a delightful thought for the Britain and the royal family members.