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"Little Victory": First glimpse of Monaco’s newest royal baby

<p dir="ltr">Marie Ducruet, who is married to Princess Stéphanie’s son, Louis has shared the first glimpse of their newborn daughter Princess Victoire of Monaco in a sweet snap posted on Instagram.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Monegasque royal stunned with the glow of a new mother as she cradled her baby girl.</p> <p dir="ltr">This is the first photo of Princess Victoire since Marie announced her birth on April 7.</p> <p dir="ltr">Earlier this month Marie shared a photo of the newborn's leg with her ankle tag confirming her name and date of birth.</p> <p dir="ltr">The photo was captioned (translated from French): “Our little family has grown with the arrival of our little Victory” .</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" 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);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqvk9PjoUy8/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <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> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </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;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqvk9PjoUy8/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Marie Ducruet (@marieducruet)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">Fans and family members took to the comments to share their joy.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Congratulations to my gorgeous Cousins! Welcome to the world Victoire, can’t wait to meet you!,” wrote Jazmin Grace Grimaldi, the first-born daughter of Prince Albert II of Monaco and Tamara Rotolo.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Congratulations and many blessings,” wrote one fan.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Congratulations and all the best for your family!” commented another.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Congratulations to you both and welcome to your baby girl with such a sweet name,” wrote a third.</p> <p dir="ltr">The couple tied the knot in 2019 in a civil ceremony at Monaco's townhall, followed by a more lavish service at Monaco's Cathedral later on.</p> <p dir="ltr">They announced that they were expecting in a sweet social media post on November 24 2022 with a picture of their dog wearing a T-shirt which read “soon to be big brother”.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

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A rare glimpse into the Depression-era

<p>Yale University recently released 170,000 historic photos of the Great Depression to the public. These photos were commissioned by the US government in the 1930s to capture America “at her most vulnerable”. Shot over a 10 year period from 1935 to 1945, these pictures offer a rare and fascinating glimpse into the daily life of ordinary people simply trying to get by.</p> <p>A selection of some of the most captivating images are in the gallery above, but if you’re interested in browsing all the photos, <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://photogrammar.yale.edu/" target="_blank">head over to their interactive website here. </a></strong></span></em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><em><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/family-pets/2016/01/15-things-kids-of-today-are-missing-out-on/">15 things kids of today are missing out on</a></strong></em></p> <p><em><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/family-pets/2016/01/inside-a-1950s-tea-factory/">Inside a tea factory from the 50s</a></strong></em></p> <p><em><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/family-pets/2016/01/5-types-of-grandparents/">There are 5 different types of grandparents – which one are you?</a></strong></em></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

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Princess Diana’s brother gives rare glimpse into childhood life

<p>Charles Spencer has posted a rare throwback photograph with his sister, Princess Diana, on to Twitter</p> <p>The siblings were shot standing side by side, with a much taller Diana wrapping her arm around her brother.</p> <p>Earl Spencer, 56, shared the sweet photo with no caption and royal fans swarmed the comment to praise the royal.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/lpZXrQNsid">pic.twitter.com/lpZXrQNsid</a></p> — Charles Spencer (@cspencer1508) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspencer1508/status/1325016523073875969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <p>"Her legacy and influence remains and in fact gets stronger and stronger as years go by. It's unbelievable how much she is still loved," one Twitter user wrote.</p> <p>"She showed the way, and she is dearly missed by charities. She could move mountains."</p> <p>Another wrote: "Such a lovely photo! No one will ever replace Diana, she was unique, as your [funeral] speech at Westminster Abbey expressed so well.”</p> <p>The photo has been shared following the Earl's public accusations that the BBC sent him a "piecemeal apology" for using fake documents to secure Diana's famous Panorama TV Interview 25 years ago.</p> <p>The interview is what launched journalist Martin Bashir to fame, as it is where Diana famously said there were "three of us" in her marriage to Prince Charles ­– a reference to his mistress Camilla Parker Bowles.</p> <p>Spencer has been vocal on Twitter about the ordeal.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">1/2 Many people are, quite understandably, asking why I’ve waited till now to come forward with the truth about how the <a href="https://twitter.com/BBCPanorama?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BBCPanorama</a> with my sister came about. While I knew that Martin Bashir used fake bank statements and other dishonesty to get my sister to do the interview,...</p> — Charles Spencer (@cspencer1508) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspencer1508/status/1325369386648154113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2020</a></blockquote> <p>"Many people are, quite understandably, asking why I've waited till now to come forward with the truth about how the @BBCPanorama with my sister came about," he wrote.</p> <p>"While I knew that Martin Bashir used fake bank statements and other dishonesty to get my sister to do the interview … what I only found out 2 weeks ago, thanks to journalist Andy Webb's persistent use of the Freedom of Information Act, is that the BBC also knew. Not only knew about it, but that they covered it up."</p> <p>The Sunday Times revealed in October that Bashir created fake bank statements in an orchestrated effort to convince Spencer and Princess Diana that staff were leaking information about her.</p> <p>A 1996 BBC internal investigation said the documents had "no bearing" on the prospect of the interview, but Spencer accused the network of "sheer dishonesty".</p> <p>A family friend of the family labelled Bashir "awful", and told The Sunday Times that the forged bank statements were key to the interview taking place.</p> <p>"Without Spencer, Bashir wouldn't have got to her," they said</p> <p>BBC Director-General Tim Davie has reportedly issued an apology to the Earl.</p> <p>After new claims about these documents came to light the BBC released the following statement:</p> <p>"Martin Bashir is seriously unwell so we are unable to put these questions to him. We would urge you to consider carefully the implications of running a story where the central figure concerned is unable to provide a right of reply.</p> <p>"BBC records from the period indicate that Martin had explained to the BBC that the documents had been shown to Earl Spencer, and that they were not shown to the Princess of Wales. They indicate that Martin had met the Princess of Wales before the mocked-up documentation existed."</p> <p>Bashir is reportedly battling COVID-19.</p>

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Rare glimpse inside Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell's home

<p>Goldie has given fans a rare look into her beautiful home that she shares with her husband Kurt Russel.</p> <p>It is not the first time the actress has shared her home with loyal fans as thanks to lockdown the star has posted videos from her spacious living room and her workout room.</p> <p>Now the actress has also shared pictures of her large garden, which perfectly encapsulates her eccentric and bubbly personality.</p> <p>The lush green garden is filled with quirky décor, including a giant cow that has been spotted multiple times throughout her social media account.</p> <p>Now that lockdown restrictions have been eased, Goldie and Kurt have been able to allow visits from their family again, including Goldie’s daughter Kate Hudson.</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/tv/CAtYhTgni0h/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" 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/tv/CAtYhTgni0h/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Goldie Hawn (@goldiehawn)</a> on May 27, 2020 at 4:08pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Doting grandmother Goldie was pictured with her grandson Ryder in July, and has five other beautiful grandkids to spoil and love.</p> <p>The actress previously told Australian Women's Weekly: "A good family is the answer to happiness. I look at our kids and grandchildren and there's nothing in the world that could make me as proud as I am of all of them."</p> <p>Goldie and her hubby Kurt, who is also an A-list actor, celebrated 37 years of blissful marriage together back in February.</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/CDmlqJEH4gk/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" 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/CDmlqJEH4gk/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Goldie Hawn (@goldiehawn)</a> on Aug 7, 2020 at 2:21pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The celebrity couple are often asked about marriage, and Goldie previously revealed their reasons for not tying the knot.</p> <p>Speaking on Loose Women in 2015, the actress admitted: "I would have been long divorced if I’d been married. Marriage is an interesting psychological thing. If you need to feel bound to someone, then it's important to be married.</p> <p>"If you have independence, if you have enough money and sense of independence and you like your independence, there’s something psychological about not being married because it gives you the freedom to make decisions one way or the other.</p> <p>“For me, I chose to stay. Kurt chose to stay, and we like the choice."</p>

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Cate Blanchett gives rare glimpse inside $12 million Sydney home

<p><span>Australian actress Cate Blanchett and her husband Andrew Upton have listed their Sydney home for an eye watering $12 million.</span><br /><br /><span>Blanchett, who is notoriously known for keeping her life private, has given fans a rare glimpse into her luxurious five-bedroom apartment in the heart of the CBD.</span><br /><br /><span>She purchased the property for $8 million in 2015.</span><br /><br /><span>According to The Daily Telegraph, the home has attracted considerable interest online.</span><br /><br /><span>It has been viewed more than 3,000 times since it was listed 12 days ago.</span><br /><br /><span>The two-storey apartment is listed in the Astor building of Sydney and offers unbelievable panoramic views of some of the city's most famous landmarks, including Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and the Royal Botanic Garden.</span><br /><br /><span>The first floor boasts a gorgeous open plan living, including a lounge, a generous kitchen and dining area, and two bedrooms.</span><br /><br /><span>The kitchen is simply a chef’s delight with stainless steel appliances, and gives plenty of storage options.</span><br /><br /><span>High ceilings with deep stylish black windows flood the interior with natural light.</span><br /><br /><span>The property previously belonged to Barry Humphries, who was better known by his comedic alter ego Dame Edna.</span><br /><br /><span>He infamously and illegally combined three units in the historic building 35 years ago.</span><br /><br /><span>Cate and Andrew, 53, bought the apartment from businessman Mark Bouris, the former host of The Apprentice Australia.</span><br /><br /><span>It seems the pair are getting rid of all their Australian properties, after selling their Berlera Creek holiday home in December.</span><br /><br /><span>Cate and Andrew are now living in England, where they own a $5.7 million manor called Highwell House in East Sussex.</span><br /><br /><span>The pair wed in 1997 and share sons Dashiell, 17, Roman, 15, and Ignatius, 11, and daughter Edith, five.</span></p>

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Princess Mary offers rare glimpse into her home office for Children's Day

<p>Crown Princess Mary has shared a glimpse into her home office in a new video.</p> <p>On Sunday, the Danish Royal Family shared an Instagram clip of the Princess giving an announcement about a special annual event celebrated by Danes across the country.</p> <p>Mary could be seen sitting at her Palace office, where a set of black-and-white portraits of the Princess’ four children – Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine – was featured on the wall.</p> <p>Mary explained in Danish how Children’s Day is celebrated in the Nordic country this year.</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/tv/B_uOre2AGjM/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" 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/tv/B_uOre2AGjM/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by DET DANSKE KONGEHUS (@detdanskekongehus)</a> on May 3, 2020 at 3:29am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The Palace stated in the caption: “HRH The Crown Princess sends greetings on Children’s Day 2020.</p> <p>“Like other events, the Children’s Aid Day is this year affected by the situation with the spread of coronavirus, and the planned marking in Kongens Have in Copenhagen and the City Hall Park in Aarhus have therefore been cancelled.”</p> <p>The Palace stated that the day would be marked online instead so that people can participate from their homes.</p> <p>Mary and her family are currently in isolation in Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen after cutting short their three-month stay in Switzerland.</p>

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Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky offer rare glimpse inside $20 million Byron Bay mansion

<p>Hemsworth and his family just moved into their $20 million mansion in Byron Bay.</p> <p>On Wednesday, the Australian actor’s wife, Elsa Pataky, shared a rare look into the lives of the Hemsworths’.</p> <p>The Spanish actress, 43, posted a rare video to her Instagram page of herself helping her three children decorate their gigantic Christmas tree.</p> <p>The couple’s daughter, seven-year-old India Rose, and five-year-old twins Tristan and Sasha – were all seen wearing adorable patching plaid pyjamas.</p> <p>In the clip, one of Elsa’s children offered a candy cane decoration to their mother, which she then placed high on the tree.</p> <p>The Hemsworths' tree was adorned with red poinsettia flowers and gold and red baubles, and also featured a gold star on top.</p> <p>In November, Elsa made a guest appearance on<span> </span>The Kyle and Jackie O Show<span> </span>to address complaints made by neighbours that her famous actor husband’s home “looks like a shopping centre.”</p> <p>“Seriously, it's not that big!” she said live on air.</p> <p>Elsa also added people believed the 4.2-hectare estate appeared bigger on aerial photographs due to the angle it was taken.</p> <p>Elsa married Chris, who reached international fame for playing<span> </span>Thor<span> </span>in the Marvel Universe films, in 2010.</p> <p>The couple had been dating for less than a year at the time.</p> <p>36-year-old Chris purchased their Byron Bay property for $7million in 2014.</p> <p>They began extensive renovations in 2017 and the property is now believed to be worth in excess of $20 million.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery to see the Hemsworth family. </p>

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Prince Harry shares a glimpse inside his home

<p>The Duke of Sussex has unveiled a sneak peek into their residence in a new clip.</p> <p>In the teaser video posted on the Sussex Royal Instagram account, singer Ed Sheeran could be seen ringing the doorbell, which chimes to the melody of <em>God Save the Queen</em>, before Prince Harry comes out to greet him.</p> <p>“Do you mind if I bring the camera in?” Sheeran asks after shaking hands.</p> <p>“Of course, yeah, come on in,” the prince answers.</p> <p>The clip then fades to black with a message that read, “Tomorrow 10<sup>th</sup> October”, suggesting that Prince Harry and Sheeran will be announcing their collaboration project on Thursday. The post is captioned “Coming soon…” along with the hashtag for World Mental Health Day.</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-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3ZVm5rFXOs/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" 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="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3ZVm5rFXOs/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">Coming soon... @teddysphotos • #WMHD</a></p> <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 post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/sussexroyal/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank"> The Duke and Duchess of Sussex</a> (@sussexroyal) on Oct 9, 2019 at 4:40am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>It is unknown whether the residence shown in the clip is Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan’s Frogmore Cottage. <a href="https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/a29411506/ed-sheeran-prince-harry-home-meghan-markle-doorbell/">Several outlets</a> reported that the house is Ivy Cottage, which is owned by Prince Harry’s cousin Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank.</p> <p>This was not the first time that the prince and the singer have been linked. Last year, Sheeran denied the rumours that he would be performing at the prince’s royal wedding, saying he had conflicting schedules and that he had not been asked.</p>

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Hillary and Bill Clinton give rare glimpse inside their not so humble abode

<p>Hillary Clinton has given <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/clinton-washington-dc-home" target="_blank"><em>Architectural Design</em></a> a tour of the home she shares with husband Bill Clinton, which is a 510 square metre Neo-Georgian red brick house in Washington, D.C.</p> <p>The house was built in 1951 and is called ‘Whitehaven’ because it sits on a street of the same name.</p> <p>Hillary came across the house in 2000, which was the last year of her husband’s US presidency.</p> <p>"It was an emotional reaction," she told the magazine.</p> <p>"When I was elected to the Senate in 2000, I knew that I needed a place to live while we were in session during the year. So I began looking.</p> <p>"I had an experience in this house, which was just emotional."</p> <p>However, the house required extensive renovations according to the interior designer who worked with Hillary on the project from 2003 to 2006.</p> <p>“The mandate was to bring more light and to create more physical space for sitting and relaxing,” says Rosemarie Howe, the interior designer who worked with Hillary on the project.</p> <p>“We also wanted to open the house and all of its interior rooms to this beautiful back garden.”</p> <p>Howe also shared her thoughts on the bathrooms and the kitchen.</p> <p>“It was kind of this Ozzie and Harriet house and it had never been updated. The bathrooms were sort of '50s.</p> <p>"The kitchen was functional but very outdated, too. The people who had lived there before were very tall, so counters and things were quite high.”</p> <p>Renovating the house was a family affair for the Clintons as Hillary’s mother Dorothy Rodham helped her daughter as well as the interior designer.</p> <p>“It was a joy working with my mom and Rosemarie,” said Hillary.</p> <p>“Both my mother and I love colour, and you can see, we have a lot of colour in the house that came from our collaboration.”</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see inside Hillary and Bill Clinton's home.</p> <p><em>Photo credit: <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/clinton-washington-dc-home" target="_blank">Architectural Digest</a></em></p>

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“How do they get Archie to sleep?” Royal fans' inside glimpse of Harry and Meghan's home

<div> <div class="replay"> <div class="reply_body body linkify"> <div class="reply_body"> <div class="body_text "> <p>Royal fans were given a rare opportunity to wander through the grounds of Frogmore House this week, allowing them to get an inside look into the lives of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.</p> <p>The royal couple moved into Frogmore Cottage, on the Frogmore Estate in Windsor, earlier this year in May in preparation for the birth of their first child, baby Archie.</p> <p>Today fans were able to take a tour around the royal retreat as part of a special charity event for the National Garden Scheme.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr">Lovely morning at Frogmore House and Gardens, before the crowds descended and the rain came 🌹🌸<br /><br />I felt like a VIP driving down the Long Walk! <a href="https://twitter.com/NGSOpenGardens?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NGSOpenGardens</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/visitwindsor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@visitwindsor</a> <a href="https://t.co/4Bgfw1vENs">pic.twitter.com/4Bgfw1vENs</a></p> — Anne Robinson (@robbo_anne) <a href="https://twitter.com/robbo_anne/status/1133345024974962690?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <p>While visitors were not allowed within 20 feet of Frogmore Cottage, some took a moment to “peer into” the windows and were unable to spot the new parents.</p> <p>Some royal fans claimed they were able to walk past the gate of the cottage while others said they took photographs of the cottage despite being warned by police not to.</p> <p>Although the gardens and estate are a sight to behold, many visitors made comments on the loud sound of planes flying overhead, while others wondered how the newborn royal manages to sleep through the constant noise.</p> <p>Heathrow Airport is located just kilometres away from the Frogmore Estate, with 14 flights passing within just one kilometre of the house every 30 minutes.</p> <p>The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reported to have spent a staggering AUD$91,000 on soundproofing their home, in order to block out the loud noise.</p> <p>One royal fan said it was maddening how close they and other visitors got to the home of Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan.</p> <p>“'Couple of windows open and two shiny cars out front so someone's there ... Mad how close you can get,” they wrote.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr">Frogmore House and Garden Windsor <a href="https://t.co/rT6O8Veb5a">pic.twitter.com/rT6O8Veb5a</a></p> — Brendan byrne (@BLENDENNIS) <a href="https://twitter.com/BLENDENNIS/status/1133476513913987072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <p>“Although how they're getting Archie to sleep under this flight path is beyond me. Absolute racket.”</p> <p>Frogmore House and Gardens are open to the public only three days of the year in honour of Charity Open Days where all the proceeds made from granting entrance to visitors goes towards selected organisations.</p> <p>The gardens this year were open to visitors from May 28 to May 30.</p> <p>Proceeds made from May 29 will go towards the British Heart Foundation and the last open day will be given to the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div>

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In photos: A rare glimpse into Elvis Presley’s life before he became the king

<p>The year was 1956 when the soon-to-be king Elvis Presley released his first, self-titled album and made his film debut in Love Me Tender.</p> <p>Earlier that year, recording company RCA hired Alfred Wertheimer to photograph the 21-year-old star. Wertheimer shot nearly 3,000 photographs that year of the young up-and-comer whose meteoric rise to fame was still come. </p> <p><img width="634" height="423" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/05/03/00/2825905500000578-0-image-a-1_1430608312330.jpg" alt="The Kiss: Alfred Wertheimer's work, including this iconic shot of Presley before a show, provided an intimate look at the young star" class="blkBorder img-share" id="i-fd9d4bea48ed4df6"/></p> <p><img width="634" height="423" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/05/03/00/2825908900000578-0-image-a-2_1430608375827.jpg" alt="Unguarded: 'He got there right when he was still a human being,' Wertheimer's niece Pam told the New York Times, since in later years Elvis would be kept sequestered from the press" class="blkBorder img-share" id="i-6386a087dcfcf95c"/></p> <p><img width="634" height="955" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/05/03/00/2825906F00000578-0-image-a-4_1430608517232.jpg" alt="Crooner: Wertheimer is responsible for some of the most famous - and only - photos of the King, as his zealous manager Colonel Tom Parker hid his talent from the press in later years " class="blkBorder img-share" id="i-66daec5cfb8d0baa"/></p> <p><img width="634" height="423" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/05/03/00/282C708800000578-0-image-a-5_1430608662916.jpg" alt="Unrecognized: The face that sparked the screams of millions of fans was still rarely recognized when Presley (right) dined in a restaurant in Jefferson, Virginia, in 1956" class="blkBorder img-share" id="i-6cdff5bb73802943"/></p> <p><img width="634" height="951" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/05/03/00/2825909900000578-0-image-a-6_1430608665492.jpg" alt="On their feet: After Elvis's death in 1977, Wertheimer said the calls for his work came pouring in with renewed interest in the singer's early life" class="blkBorder img-share" id="i-8382e3ea1b83a21d"/></p> <p><strong>Related links: </strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/news/news/2015/04/elvis-presleys-grandson-ben/">Elvis Presley’s grandson is the spitting image of him</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/news/news/2015/04/10-facts-about-the-beatles/">10 things you might not know about the Beatles</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/news/news/2015/04/100-year-old-maths-teacher/">A 100-year-old maths teacher is still working at the school she attended in the 1920s</a></strong></em></span></p>

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George and Amal Clooney share rare glimpse of life with twins in new interview

<p><span>For two of the most recognisable faces in the world, George and Amal Clooney are notoriously picky about the moments they choose to address the press. </span></p> <p><span>But the aesthetically-pleasing couple <a href="https://www.vogue.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>loosened their lips for Vouge</strong></em></span></a> this month to speak about their twins Alexander and Ella, who were born in June 2017. </span></p> <p><span>And the 40-year-old human rights lawyer, who graced the edition’s cover, was even happy enough to share the twin’s first words with the fashion magazine.</span></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: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"> <div style="background: url(data:image/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5/p8/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></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;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BhYzGOOhZRH/" target="_blank">A post shared by Vogue (@voguemagazine)</a> on Apr 10, 2018 at 4:00am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><span>"We've had some 'Mamas' and 'Dadas,' " Amal shared. </span></p> <p><span>"George was very careful to ensure that 'Mama' was the first word."</span></p> <p><span>What a lovely couple. What are your thoughts?</span></p>

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A rare glimpse inside the real Titanic

<p>When the Titanic sunk in 1912, not only did hundreds of passengers die but it also destroyed any evidence on life onboard the historic ship.</p> <p>However, one passenger, Francis Browne, was the only person whose photographs survived the tragic shipwreck.</p> <p>Browne was an Irish Jesuit priest who sailed on the Titanic from Southampton, England, to Cobh, Ireland.</p> <p>Browne would have stayed onboard the Titanic for the remainder of the journey, after receiving a ticket from wealthy family he met, but was called back to his station immediately from his clerical superior.</p> <p>Brown obeyed the orders and left the ship, bringing with him the only photos of the Titanic at sea that survived the disaster.</p> <p>The photos of his time aboard the Titanic are now in the Irish Picture Library.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see the historic photographs.</p> <p><em>Image credit: The Bridgeman Art Library </em></p>

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Auction of Audrey Hepburn treasures reveals rare glimpse into star’s life

<p>A collection of Audrey Hepburn treasures, including film scripts and dresses, went up for auction in London.</p> <p>Hepburn’s son Luca Dotti told AFP that his mother kept all her treasures in the attic for sentimental reasons.</p> <p>“My mother kept it in the attic, quite literally. My mother was not a collector but she kept every little bits and pieces for sentimental reasons,” he said.</p> <p>Some of Hepburn’s luggage went for auction including a battered black-lacquered suitcase which is believed to have been used by the star when she arrived in London when she took up a ballet scholarship in 1948.</p> <p>The working script for the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s which features Hepburn’s handwritten notes, also went under the hammer.</p> <p>Designer dresses by Givenchy and Valentino were also sold but Hepburn’s son Sean Hepburn-Ferrer highlighted that few would be able to fit into these petite gowns.</p> <p>The actresses’ family chose to keep a number of items like Hepburn’s collection of awards, including the Oscar she won for <em>Roman Holiday</em>.</p> <p>Items such as her childhood family photos were too sentimental to sell.</p> <p>“I’m particularly fond of the beginnings. Her life before becoming Audrey Hepburn,” Luca said.</p> <p>However, many personal items were put up for auction including an artwork Hepburn painted while pregnant with Luca in 1969.</p> <p>The sale also included her American cine camera, which she used to document life from the other side of the camera.</p> <p>Christie’s director of private collections, Adrian Hume-Sayer, said the sale was “pretty extensive”.</p> <p>“There’s lots of little personal things.”</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see Audrey Hepburn’s personal belongings. </p>

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A rare glimpse into Lucille Ball’s home

<p>While we grew up admiring The Ricardos' apartments on “I Love Lucy”, we always wondered what Lucille Ball's real-life home might have looked like. Fortunately, these vintage photos, taken in the 1950s to the early 60s, let us peek behind the scenes. </p> <p><img width="536" height="670" src="http://ghk.h-cdn.co/assets/15/28/1280x1600/1436546151-syn-ghk-1436471671-lucy-desi-home-exterior.jpg" class="swap-image embedded-image--image zoomable lazy-loaded" style="display: block;"/></p> <p><img width="535" height="558" src="http://ghk.h-cdn.co/assets/15/28/1280x1335/1436546157-syn-ghk-1436470304-lucy-painting-archive-photos.jpg" class="swap-image embedded-image--image zoomable lazy-loaded" style="display: block;"/></p> <p><img width="532" height="715" src="http://ghk.h-cdn.co/assets/15/28/1280x1718/1436546171-syn-ghk-1436470439-lucy-gardening-popperfoto.jpg" class="swap-image embedded-image--image zoomable lazy-loaded" style="display: block;"/></p> <p><img width="529" height="541" src="http://ghk.h-cdn.co/assets/15/28/1280x1310/1436546175-syn-ghk-1436470542-lucy-desi-reading-archive-photos.jpg" class="swap-image embedded-image--image zoomable lazy-loaded" style="display: block;"/></p> <p><img width="527" height="531" src="http://ghk.h-cdn.co/assets/15/28/1280x1291/1436546193-syn-ghk-1436470682-lucy-desi-pool-archive-photo.jpg" class="swap-image embedded-image--image zoomable lazy-loaded" style="display: block;"/></p> <p><img width="526" height="547" src="http://ghk.h-cdn.co/assets/15/28/1280x1330/1436546207-syn-ghk-1436470911-lucy-desi-archive-photo.jpg" class="swap-image embedded-image--image zoomable lazy-loaded" style="display: block;"/></p> <p><img width="518" height="550" src="http://ghk.h-cdn.co/assets/15/28/1280x1361/1436546219-syn-ghk-1436470822-lucy-desi-piano-archive-photo.jpg" class="swap-image embedded-image--image zoomable lazy-loaded" style="display: block;"/></p> <p><img width="518" height="530" src="http://ghk.h-cdn.co/assets/15/28/1280x1310/1436546233-syn-ghk-1436471039-lucy-bedroom-archive-photos.jpg" class="swap-image embedded-image--image zoomable lazy-loaded" style="display: block;"/></p> <p><img width="518" height="517" src="http://ghk.h-cdn.co/assets/15/28/1280x1277/1436546246-syn-ghk-1436470179-lucy-desi-jr-hulton-archive.jpg" class="swap-image embedded-image--image zoomable lazy-loaded" style="display: block;"/></p> <p><strong>Related links: </strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/news/news/2015/07/woman-breaks-abseiling-record/">101-year-old woman breaks abseiling record</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/news/news/2015/07/heart-disease-and-diabetes-danger/">Heart disease plus diabetes can knock more than 10 years off your life</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/news/news/2015/07/peanut-turtle-litter/">Turtle lives 20 years after being cut free from a six-pack ring</a></strong></em></span></p>

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14 photos offer rare glimpse of London’s secret gardens

<p>British gardening produces some of the most incredible floral creations in the world, so it might seem strange to learn that many of London’s most spectacular gardens are private. But once every year, 200 of these secret gardens are opened to visitors.</p> <p>And as you can see in the gallery above, the results are incredible.</p> <p>Taking place on the 18th and 19th of June, <a href="http://www.opensquares.org/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Open Garden Squares Weekend</strong></span></a> displays some of the best in British gardening, from historic, traditional themes to newer ideas.</p> <p>We’ve showcased 14 of the most incredible images from the festival in the gallery above. As you can see, some of these gardens have to be seen to be believed.</p> <p>To see the most spectacular gardens from the weekend, scroll through the gallery above. Tough call, but which image is your favourite?</p> <p>Share your thoughts in the comments.</p> <p><em>Image credit: Facebook / Open Garden Squares Weekend </em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/travel/international/2016/05/aerial-tour-of-beautiful-flower-field-in-the-netherlands/">Aerial tour of beautiful flower field in the Netherlands</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/travel/international/2016/05/10-gorgeous-photos-from-seaside-towns-in-italy/">10 gorgeous photos from seaside towns in Italy</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/travel/international/2016/05/woman-travels-to-paris-to-explore-amelie-film-locations/"><em><strong>Woman travels to Paris to explore Amelie film locations</strong></em></a></span></p>

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Breathtaking photos give rare glimpse inside the world’s largest cave

<p>These breathtaking pictures give a rare glimpse inside the world’s largest cave.</p> <p>The Han Son Doong cave in Vietnam is so enormous it could fit a 40-storey skyscraper within its walls, and even has its own climate and cloud inside.</p> <p>If you want to view the caves though, it’s not a trip for the faint-hearted. It takes a half day trek through a jungle and deep rivers just to get to the entrance of the cavernous caves.</p> <p>These photos were taken by Swiss photographer Urs Zihlmann, who went on a special photographic tour of the cave with more than 40 eager photographers.</p> <p>“I was very lucky to be able to go on a guided tour of the cave,” said Zihlmann, “As we approached the entrance, clouds were rising from the cave into the surrounding forest – we had to descend 262ft (80 metres) down a steep wall, using harnesses and ropes.”</p> <p>He added, “Standing on the slippery ground in a huge, dark chamber, you begin to realise how amazing it is.</p> <p>“You feel very small as a human being in this enormous, underground paradise - it has such an unearthly beauty. It felt like being in another world.</p> <p>“Less people have seen the inside of Son Doong than stood on the summit of Mount Everest.</p> <p>“It's a natural wonder at its best!”</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see Zihlmann’s stunning snaps.</p> <p>What’s the most breathtaking place you’ve been to? Share your experience 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/travel/international/2016/05/10-amazing-queensland-waterfalls/"><em>10 amazing Queensland waterfalls</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/travel/international/2016/04/top-10-australian-destinations-to-visit-in-2016/"><em>Top 10 Australian destinations to visit in 2016</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/travel/international/2016/04/pictures-from-best-drives-in-australia/"><em>10 jaw-dropping pictures from Australia’s best drives</em></a></strong></span></p>

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