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Chelsea buns

<p>This plump, fruit-filled bun has been around since the 18th century, and there’s a reason it remains popular to this day. Try our cranberry version of this English institution.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>¾ cup warm milk</li> <li>14g dry yeast</li> <li>¼ cup caster sugar</li> <li>3 ½ cups plain flour</li> <li>1 teaspoon salt</li> <li>60g butter, chopped</li> <li>2 eggs, lightly beaten</li> <li>1 ½ cups dried cranberries</li> <li>⅓ cup brown sugar</li> <li>1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon</li> <li>1 orange rind, finely grated</li> <li>70g butter, softened</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Whisk together the milk, yeast, and two teaspoons of the caster sugar. Leave aside in a warm place for about 10 minutes, until frothy.</li> <li>Into a large bowl, sift the flour then stir in the salt and remaining caster sugar.</li> <li>Use your fingertips to rub the chopped butter into the flour mixture until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.</li> <li>Add the milk mixture and eggs and stir until combined. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth (around 10 minutes).</li> <li>Place the dough into a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside in a warm place for at least 40 minutes, or until doubled in size.</li> <li>Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out into a rectangle of about 30cm by 35cm. Set aside two teaspoons of the softened butter and spread the rest over the dough.</li> <li>In a bowl, combine the cranberries brown sugar, cinnamon, and orange rind. Spread this mixture evenly over the buttered dough.</li> <li>Roll the dough from the longer side. Cut into three-cm-thick slices and place into a greased a 20 to 25cm cake tin or baking dish. Be sure to leave a little room between each bun. Set the buns aside for about 20 minutes to rise.</li> <li>Preheat your oven to 200°C and spread the remaining softened butter over the buns.</li> <li>Bake buns for two to 25 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and cooked through. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.</li> </ol> <p><em>Images: Shutterstock</em></p>

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Hillary Clinton says the gutsiest thing she ever did was stay with Bill after Monica Lewinsky scandal

<p>Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has revealed that continuing her marriage with her husband Bill Clinton after his affair was the “gutsiest” thing she’s ever done.</p> <p>Clinton made the candid statement during an appearance on<span> </span><em>Good Morning America</em>, where she sat alongside her daughter Chelsea to promote their new book<span> </span><em>The Book of Gutsy Women: Favourite Stories of Courage and Resilience</em>.</p> <p>When asked about her own “gutsy moments” throughout her career, Clinton didn’t hold back saying that it was standing by her husband after the 1998 cheating scandal that she considers her most courageous moment.</p> <p>“I think the gutsiest thing I’ve ever done – well, personally – was make the decision to stay in my marriage,” she said.</p> <p>Chelsea was taken aback by her mother’s comments, telling hosts: “I think I’m so overwhelmed by my mother’s answer that I’m a bit out of words. I’m so proud to be her daughter.”</p> <p>In 1988 a scandal broke out after it was revealed that the then US President Bill Clinton took part in a sexual relationship with then-White House intern Monica Lewinsky, who was only 22 at the time.</p> <p>The news came as a shock to the First Lady and the American public, who were disgusted that the leader of the free world was sleeping with an employee almost 30 years his junior.</p> <p>Despite the betrayal, Hillary decided to stick by Bill’s side even as he went through multiple trials and faced major public scrutiny.</p> <p>He was later acquitted and allowed to remain in office, but the incident took a toll on both their personal and political lives.</p>

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Duchess Kate just broke a BIG rule with the Queen

<p>There are certain royal traditions royal family members must abide by when it comes to interacting with the Queen, and the Duchess of Cambridge has broken a big one.</p> <p>On Monday, Duchess Kate was joined by the Queen and other royal family members, including her husband in support for a project she had been working on for a number of months, her Back to Nature garden.</p> <p>While the royal gave a grand tour of the incredible displays and pointed out key features of each garden, the grandmother-in-law smiled and nodded in approval.</p> <p>But before the quick journey around the Chelsea Flower Show began, Duchess Kate made a grand gesture of kissing her grandmother-in-law on both cheeks, followed by a quick curtsy.</p> <p>The moment, albeit a sweet one, is a big no in the world of the British royals.</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/BxsUAe7hEYo/" 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/BxsUAe7hEYo/" target="_blank">A post shared by Catherine Duchess Of Cambridge (@katemiddleton_kurdistan)</a> on May 20, 2019 at 10:17am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The tradition goes, all women in the royal family are required to curtsy before the Queen – and although it may seem minor, Duchess Kate’s quick decision to greet her esteemed family member with a royal kiss instead tells a bigger story about the dynamics of their relationship.</p> <p>For the mother-of-three to be able to address Her Majesty with such an informal greeting spells a massive tick of approval.</p> <p>Although it is a minuscule moment, one the Duchess may have gotten mixed up whilst in a public setting, it is more likely she is comfortable enough with the Queen to know her place – after all, image matters deeply to the royal family.</p> <p>This is not the first time Queen Elizabeth has showed her delight and approval towards the 37-year-old Duchess.</p> <p>In March, Her Majesty and Kate <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/duchess-kate-steps-out-for-her-first-ever-solo-outing-with-the-queen" target="_blank">spent a few hours together for a solo public engagement</a> – one that was not overlooked by royal fans.</p> <p>Further, on April 29, the royal was bestowed with the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/highest-seal-of-approval-the-queen-awards-duchess-kate-with-significant-honour" target="_blank">highest honour a royal can receive from the Queen</a> – the special title as the Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order.</p> <p>The role is so big, it is the equivalent of being a knight, according to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/8966354/kate-middleton-dame-grand-cross-of-the-royal-victorian-order-queen/" target="_blank"><em>The Sun</em>.</a></p> <p>Awards of this level are given personally by the Queen as recognition for their services to the Sovereign.</p>

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Royals likes we've never seen them! The Queen and Duchess Kate's garden date

<p>The Duchess of Cambridge was joined by the Queen and other members of the royal family, for the opening of the Chelsea Flower Show.</p> <p>The royal took a tour around the incredible displays on Monday evening, as well as took a look at her granddaughter-in-law’s very own creation, a garden design titled Back to Nature.</p> <p>While the Queen and the Duchess walked alongside each other at the event, she pointed out several key features as her grandmother-in-law smiled and nodded in approval.</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/BxsUAe7hEYo/" 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/BxsUAe7hEYo/" target="_blank">A post shared by Catherine Duchess Of Cambridge (@katemiddleton_kurdistan)</a> on May 20, 2019 at 10:17am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The Queen was wearing a vibrant green jacket paired with a floral dress – perfect for the occasion.</p> <p>The Duchess wore a gorgeous floor-length frock for the occasion, with her hair pulled back in a regal style.</p> <p>Kate Middleton told journalists her three children, Prince George, 5, Princess Charlotte, 4, and Prince George, 1, enjoyed playing in her very own co-designed garden alongside her and her husband, Prince William.</p> <p>“The children played last night in a way I hadn’t imagined... They were throwing stones.</p> <p>“I hadn’t actually thought that that was what they would be doing. They kicked their shoes off and wanted to paddle in the stream… using it in a way that I hadn’t anticipated.”</p> <p>The Duchess and Queen were joined by Prince William, the Countess of Wessex and Princess Beatrice at the lively event.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see the royal family members at the Chelsea Flower Show.</p>

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Property gurus: Inside Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's incredible real estate portfolio

<p>Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have sealed themselves as Hollywood royalty over the span of their successful careers and maintained a loving audience all the way from Australia.</p> <p>Their affection for Aussies and the beautiful land down under is shown through their impressive real estate collection – that shows no signs of slowing down.</p> <p>The impressive properties the married pair share are scattered all around the globe and quite a few are right in the heart of Australia. </p> <p>From a Southern Highlands country home to a sky-high Milsons Point penthouse overlooking Sydney harbour, this Hollywood couple is spoilt for choice when choosing which house to stay in when they're back on Aussie soil.</p> <p>Swipe through the gallery above to see the incredible homes Nicole and Keith's own all around the world. </p> <p>Which one is your favourite property owned by Nicole and Keith? Let us know in the comments below.</p>

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Top 5 gardens from Chelsea Flower Show

<p>The Chelsea Flower Show is held for five days during May by the Royal Horticultural Society in the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea. Here are five spectacular gardens from this year’s show.</p> <p><strong>5. Greening Grey Britain Garden</strong></p> <p>Designed by: Professor Nigel Dunnett</p> <p>This garden was designed by Professor Nigel Dunnett whose work includes the Olympic Park meadows and the Barbican roof garden. This garden expresses the challenges of climate change and rapid urban development.</p> <p><strong>4. Morgan Stanley Garden</strong></p> <p>Designed by: Chris Beardshaw</p> <p>“I have often thought that the orchestration of a garden must share similarities with the orchestration of music,” said Chris Beardshaw. His garden is inspired by music legends as the coloured perennials remind him of Mozart and the lush green woodland reminds him of Bach. Chris grew many of the 3000 herbaceous plants in the show garden himself.</p> <p><strong>3. Silk Road Garden</strong></p> <p>Designed by: Laurie Chetwood and Patrick Collins</p> <p>This garden features many flower favourites that come from Chine including the peony, laburnum, primula and buddleia. The duo only received funding for their Chinese garden in February but pulled off a spectacular show which depicted the Silk Road trade route and red mountain range.</p> <p><strong>2. 500 years of Covent Garden</strong></p> <p>Designed by: Lee Bestall</p> <p>The theme of this garden is Covent Garden’s floral heritage. The patio area in the garden is symbolic of Covent Garden Piazza and the metal arches are similar to those in the original market garden.</p> <p><strong>1.  The M&amp;G Garden</strong></p> <p>Designed by: James Basson</p> <p>This garden which included slabs of limestone and evergreens, perennials and ground cover, won best in show this year. Garden designer James Basson designed the garden to reveal the interaction between humans and nature and the balance that needs to be maintained. The garden also received the best construction award.</p> <p>What is your favourite garden from the 2017 Chelsea Flower Show? Let us know in the comments below. </p>

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Duchess Kate attends the Chelsea Flower Show

<p>The Duchess of Cambridge visited the 2017 RHS Chelsea Flower Show ahead of the annual event’s opening to the public.</p> <p>Kate wore a patterned mid-length dress which was designed by Rochas for the event. She completed her outfit with a side-swept ponytail, nude heels and emerald drop earrings.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img width="498" height="415" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/36903/kate-2_498x415.jpg" alt="Kate 2"/></p> <p>Kate, who attended the event last year with Prince William, was greeted at the event by Sir Nicholas Bacon, president of the Royal Horticulture Society.</p> <p>During her time at the flower show, Kate was treated to a guided tour or the show’s horticultural creations and was happy to talk to others who were there.</p> <p>At the flower show was the highly-anticipated creation from Professor Nigel Dunnett which featured a tower block and street art.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">HRH visited The David Austen Rose exhibit where she saw the 'William and Catherine Rose' named in 2012 for The Royal Wedding. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RHSChelsea?src=hash">#RHSChelsea</a> <a href="https://t.co/GTUKWoeOzJ">pic.twitter.com/GTUKWoeOzJ</a></p> — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) <a href="https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/866697101731917824">May 22, 2017</a></blockquote> <p>Kate also viewed the David Austen Rose exhibit which featured the ‘William and Catherine Rose’ which was named in 2012.</p> <p>After touring the gardens, Kate enjoyed a private reception alongside other notable attendees including the Queen and Prince Philip.</p> <p>Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex, Princess Eugenie, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and Princess Alexandra, were also at the event.</p> <p>The flower show is hosting more than 500 exhibitors and is expected to have 165,000 visitors and draw guests including Gemma Arterton and Dame Judi Dench on the opening day. </p>

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Fascinated orangutan tries to taste bubbles

<p>Chelsea the Bornean orangutan from Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison, Wisconsin has had quite the morning, investigating the source of some mysterious bubbles just like a curious child would. And, we have to say, it looks like she’s having the time of her life.</p> <p>The video, posted to Facebook last week, has attracted more than 13,000 views, with one commenter pointing out, “they are so human like. How many of us tried to catch bubbles?”</p> <p><em>Credit: Henry Vilas Zoo via Storyful</em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/news/news/2017/02/oddball-warrnambool-penguin-protector-dies-at-15/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Oddball, the Warrnambool penguin protector, has died aged 15</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/news/news/2017/02/zookeeper-valentines-day-kisses-from-koalas/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Zookeeper receives Valentine’s Day kisses from two cute koalas</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/news/news/2017/02/man-stops-traffic-to-help-a-swan-get-back-home/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Man stops traffic to help a swan get back home</strong></em></span></a></p>

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Kate honours Princess Diana in most beautiful way

<p>While Queen Elizabeth has long been a regular attendee at the <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/news/news/2016/05/10-photos-of-the-royal-family-at-the-chelsea-flower-show/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>annual Chelsea Flower Show</strong></span></a>, it was Duchess Catherine and Prince William’s first year at the prestigious event. For her debut, Kate paid a touching tribute to Princess Diana, wearing a vibrant green Catherine Walker dress for the occasion. It’s a special choice as Walker rose to fame as Princess Diana's favourite designer.</p> <p>While the royal pair observed the beautiful blooms on display, <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/news/news/2016/05/chelsea-flower-show-highlights/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>many of which celebrated Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday</strong></span></a>, including a floral arch of 10,000 blooms, we’re sure one flower was their favourite: the Princess Charlotte Chrysanthemum, which debuted at the event.</p> <p>Naming plants after the British Royal Family is a long-standing tradition, with a daffodil named for Prince George and a striking pink Clematis paying tribute to Princess Diana.</p> <p>Scroll thorugh the gallery above to see the Princess Charlotte Chrysanthemum. </p> <p>If a flower had to be named after you, what flower would it be? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.  </p> <p><strong>Related links: </strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/news/news/2016/05/gallery-the-royal-family-and-their-pets/"><em>Gallery: The royal family and their pets</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/news/news/2016/05/trespasser-caught-climbing-walls-at-buckingham-palace-grounds/"><em>Trespasser caught climbing walls at Buckingham Palace grounds</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/news/news/2016/05/the-queen-opens-parliament/"><em>The Queen opens Parliament in extravagant ceremony</em></a></strong></span></p>

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The breathtaking Chelsea Flower Show display dedicated to the Queen

<p>It’s the annual horticultural event that never fails to draw a crowd of stars and royals alike – the Chelsea Flower Show.</p> <p>This year has been no exception, with the Queen, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry in attendance along with stars Judi Dench and Twiggy.</p> <p>Some of the show’s highlights include a beautiful floral arrangement designed in the silhouette of Her Majesty’s profile and The Princess Charlotte Chrysanthemum, named of course after the newest addition to the royal family.</p> <p>Take a look at some of the stunning photos in the gallery above.</p> <p>Have you ever been to the Chelsea Flower Show? Tell us about your experience in the comment section below.</p> <p><em>Images: Daily Mail</em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/news/news/2016/05/gallery-the-royal-family-and-their-pets/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Gallery: The royal family and their pets</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/news/news/2016/05/trespasser-caught-climbing-walls-at-buckingham-palace-grounds/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em>Trespasser caught climbing walls at Buckingham Palace grounds</em></strong></span></a></p> <p><a href="/news/news/2016/05/the-queen-opens-parliament/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em>The Queen opens Parliament in extravagant ceremony</em></strong></span></a></p>

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10 best photos of the Royal Family at the 2016 Chelsea Flower Show

<p>It’s the world’s greatest flower show, and for the first time ever the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have had time in their busy schedule to visit it!</p> <p>For five days in May every year since 1912 (apart from gaps for the two world wars) the grounds of Royal Hospital Chelsea have been transformed by the Royal Horticultural Society for the Chelsea Flower Show, a highlight of the royal summer calendar.</p> <p>Visitors from around the world descend upon the show to walk the grounds, observing the incredible floral displays and amazing horticultural feats.</p> <p><img width="500" height="448" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/20719/royal-family-1_500x448.jpg" alt="Royal Family 1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have never found time as a couple to attend the event before, but had the added incentive this year of viewing a pink and green chrysanthemum which had been named in honour of their daughter, Princess Charlotte.</p> <p>The couple were accompanied by Prince Harry.</p> <p>Queen Elizabeth II was also in attendance, as was her famously dry humour. Her Majesty remarked on the poisonous qualities of two bunches of lily of the valley that she'd been given this week by people - she joked - who perhaps "wanted her dead".</p> <p>To see all the photos, scroll through the gallery above. It’s quite a difficult decision, but which image is your favourite?</p> <p>Please let us know in the comments below. </p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/news/news/2016/04/prince-harry-response-when-asked-if-he-will-be-king/"><strong><em>Prince Harry’s perfect response when asked if he’ll ever be king</em></strong></a></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/news/news/2016/04/royal-home-videos-shows-prince-george-like-young-charles/"><em><strong>Rare home videos show Prince George’s uncanny likeness to young Charles</strong></em></a></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/news/news/2016/04/royals-announce-health-initiative/">Royals announce major health initiative in fun video</a></em></strong></span></p>

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