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35 HEALTH & FITNESS Leigh Fr
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merican actress Meghan Markle already has a strong
B
eautiful American actress Meghan Markle, who is connection with Britain’s Royal Family – even before she
marrying into one of the most famous families in walks down the aisle with Prince Harry.
the world, is now the only pupil at a unique school – learning how One of her ancestors Lord Hussey, 1st Baron Hussey
to be royal – before she walks down the aisle with Prince Harry of Sleaford, was executed by Henry VIII – Harry’s 14th great-
in May 2018. granduncle.
And the curriculum, coupled with her studies on that score, includes He was beheaded on the orders of Henry after falling out of favour
swotting up on information, which will get her through the UK citizenship with the king.
test to make her a British subject, which takes three years. But Meghan,
Meghan is Sleaford’s relative 10 generations down the line.
36, will also retain her US citizenship.
And on her wedding day, Meghan and Harry are expected to be
These are “exams” that Meghan just cannot fail and given her track
given a royal title as a wedding present from the Queen.
record she looks certain to gain an honours degree in QAC – Queen and
Country. They are expected to be named as the Duke and Duchess of
Sussex, which will give Meghan an HRH status.
Meghan has already been learning a lot about the Royal Family from
her fiancé Prince Harry, 33, and one lesson she will need to make sure It is one of the few remaining dukedoms that is available.
she does not screw up is whom should she dip and bob to in the social Meghan, 36, will not formally be known as Princess Meghan
minefield of curtseying. because she is not of royal birth. However, she will become Her
Meghan will be expected to become swiftly au fait with who’s above, and Royal Highness Princess Henry of Wales when she marries Harry,
who’s beneath, her and Harry. For his part, as guide and mentor, Harry will whose proper first name is Henry.
need to take her painstakingly through the protocol. Like Prince William’s wife Kate, Meghan will be known as a
The Queen is a definite as is her sister-in-law The Duchess of Cambridge. duchess and not a princess – unless a future decision is taken to
But it is a no to Sophie, Countess of Wessex, as she too is a commoner. upgrade their titles to that of princess.
However the answer changes to yes if she is with her husband Prince Harry’s mother, Diana, was widely known as Princess Diana, but
Edward. that was never her formal title. She was the
Princess Anne also gets a curtsey from Meghan, as she is the daughter of Princess of Wales by virtue of her
a sovereign, but not Zara Tindall, Anne’s daughter, or Peter Phillips. eventual unsuccessful marriage
to Charles, the Prince of Wales.
Eugenie and Beatrice are a yes, unless Meghan walks into the room with
Harry, then no because he is a higher rank. But it was largely the media
who constantly referred to
Any royal prince also merits a curtsey.
her as Princess Diana and
The current rules on who curtseys to who come from a document drawn by which she was known
up by the Queen’s private secretary in 2005 and circulated among the around the world.
family and courtiers only. Entitled ‘Precedence Of The Royal Family To Be
If Harry and Meghan
Observed At Court’, its purpose was to clarify Camilla’s place in the firm
have children they will
following her marriage to Charles.
have the titles of prince or
Applicants on the citizenship test must prove they have a good knowledge princess, just like William
of English and life in the UK, with most required to sit a test costing £50, and Kate’s two children
which covers British values, traditions, history and everyday life. Prince George and Princess
She has been warmly welcomed into the Royal Family and her first royal Charlotte.
duty with Prince Harry in Nottingham shortly after the couple’s engagement was
announced shows that Britain is already in the grips of Meghan mania.
Meghan has already announced she is giving up the vast amount of charity of work she
has undertaken. But instead she will join William, Kate and Harry in the Heads Together
mental health charity. She will also increase her charity work here in the UK and is expected
to become patron of a number of organisations.
Photo Credits: Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock.com John Hussey, 1st Baron Hussey of Sleaford
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Community centre plans to be resubmitted
Owing to the late publication of a couple of reports, the
parish council has decided to temporarily withdraw
the planning application for the new community
centre; this was due to be decided at the Chiltern
District Council planning committee on February 1.
The parish council will now have more time to
respond to various objections in the district council
case officer’s report in order to give the proposed
application a better chance of success. The
application will be resubmitted shortly.
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Local plan meeting attended by 500
An estimated 500 people attended a meeting held
jointly by the parish council and the community
association on January 18 at Kings Church,
Amersham (see picture insert).
The meeting was addressed by the district
councillors representing Little Chalfont, Peter
Photo credit: Claire Pollard
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Little Chalfont
Martin and Don Phillips, who explained the
complexities and pressures on councils to
provide more housing.
The meeting was so well-attended and there
were so many questions from the audience
that there was unfortunately insufficient time
for councillors to address all concerns –
but councillors were left in no doubt about
the strength of the community’s opposition to the
development plans for Little Chalfont.
Both the parish council and the community
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association will continue to fight for the best possible
outcome for Little Chalfont.
Little Chalfont Parish Council chairman
The parish council is sorry to announce that Gill
Roberts, who has been the parish council chairman
for the past two years, has had to step down due to
personal circumstances.
We are very sorry to lose such a valued member
of the council. A new chairman will be elected by
the council at its next meeting on February 14, and
s/he will remain in place until May 2018 when a
further election will take place. In the meantime, Vice
Chairman Ian Griffiths will be acting chairman. Further
details about the new chairman will be posted on the
parish council website at www.littlechalfont-pc.gov.
uk
ell done to this month’s winner of the monthly photo
competition – Claire Pollard.
This image of a full moon poking out over the trees was taken
on January 31 in Chalfont St Giles.
Again, there will be no theme next month, so get snapping
and sending in your images.
The winner will be shown in the local news section in the
next edition.
Please submit entries by March 1. You can email them to
chalfonts@visionmag.co.uk with ‘Reader’s photo March’ in the
subject line.
As always, good luck and happy snapping.
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Ofsted re-inspection Wedding & Party Grooms –
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the Diogenes Sun Club, Chalfont St Peter’s very n Ofsted re-inspection of Buckinghamshire
own naturist club, saw around 50 individuals attend County Council’s children’s service, which
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serves The Chalfonts, remained as ‘inadequate’.
In November 2017, Ofsted inspected the
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Health and Beauty, and The Wonky Agency. There Cabinet member Warren Whyte said: “I am City & Guilds Qualified
was also a demonstration by Richard of Richard extremely disappointed and concerned with the
Robert Hairdressing. Delicious food was kindly outcome, and the council fully accepts the findings
provided by Chef Zhu. of the report.
Marie Cavanagh, who organises the Chamber “It is clear that some of our services are still not
seminars, said: “We try and use interesting venues good enough yet and the pace of improvement
wherever possible and we were really pleased with in some key areas has been too slow. It is our
the turnout.” collective responsibility to make sure that we put
The event is relaxed and the perfect opportunity this right.
for businesses and individuals to network. “It is important that we do not lose sight
VISION editor Leigh Fry is currently offering a of the strengths inspectors highlight and the
discount to Chamber of Commerce members improvements we have already delivered, and our
wishing to advertise in the magazine. continued commitment to improve.
For information on advertising costs, please “Above all else, my message to the children and
contact Leigh by calling 07875 538522 or emailing families we support is that we remain resolute and
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night by burglars
R esidents of Chalfont St Peter are being warned
to remain vigilant after several burglaries in the
village.
Between 1pm and midnight on January 27, there
were burglaries in Goldhill West, Tumners End,
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s Harvey Weinstein takes his ungracious exit young, vulnerable men. Some are asking why election. However, parliamentary authorities say the majority of the attempts
from the inner sanctum of the movie world’s victims didn’t speak out sooner, yet quickly we were not deliberate.
elite, he seems to be taking many others with must remind ourselves of the shame and fear that Some of the publicised revelations involve International Trade Minister Mark
him – even on this side of the Atlantic – but where still surrounds sexual abuse. Garnier (who asked his secretary to buy him sex toys as well as calling her an
will this modern-day sex scandal end? Mostly though, this is a story about power. inappropriate name), former Work and Pensions Secretary Stephen Crabb
On Thursday, October 5, The New York Times Weinstein’s wealth and status allowed him to hush (who sent explicit text messages to a job applicant) and Sir Michael
published a story detailing decades of allegations those he hurt for fear he would do irreparable Fallon (multiple offences). Defence Secretary Fallon fell on his sword,
of sexual harassment against Hollywood producer damage to their careers, and those who dared Commons veteran Kelvin Hopkins was suspended by Labour for
Harvey Weinstein. speak out were kept at bay by lawyers, often by “inappropriate touching”, and Tory MP Charlie Elphicke had his
In an official apology, the 65-year-old admitted offering thousands in compensation. Actress Rose whip suspended as multiple other allegations against leading
that he had “caused a lot of pain”, but vehemently McGowan claims she turned down a $1million political figures surfaced.
denies having non-consensual sex with any of (£760,000) offer from Weinstein in return for her One of the latest people to be accused of sexual
those named. Stars of the magnitude including silence. harassment is Marvel creator Stan Lee. According to
Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow came forward The red carpet at the Golden Globes was the Daily Mail, who exclusively revealed the news, a
to speak out against Weinstein and other men in dominated by one colour – black. This was to nursing company employed to care for him stopped
power, unleashing a flood of accusations. show support of Time Up’s movement, standing working for him after several complaints. These
Those who know the film industry are not in solidarity with victims of sexual assault and included demanding oral sex, groping and
surprised, for the Hollywood casting couch is harassment. Actresses Nicole Kidman, Angelia walking around naked. Lee’s lawyers have
legendary. But these powerful sexual predators Jolie and Emma Stone were among those to walk accused the company of defaming Lee.
do not prey solely on the beautiful and famous; the red carpet in the colour. It seems the first allegations have
nor do they target just females, as actor Anthony It’s not just Hollywood actors who have been caused a snowball effect, giving those
Rapp proved when he accused Kevin Spacey, one subject to allegations. Several MPs, including a affected the confidence to step
of Hollywood’s most decorated actors, of sexually minister, have also been accused of inappropriate forward and share their stories.
assaulting him when he was just 14 years old. behaviour towards young women. In January 2018, Many believe this is just the
The claim prompted Spacey to come out publicly it was revealed under a Freedom of Information beginning and, as
as gay for the first time, sparking criticism for the request by the Press Association that there have recent months show, it
inappropriate timing of his announcement as a been more than 24,000 attempts to access seems that is true.
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Murs made his debut on ITV’s The Voice recently. Twitter followers, before
When Olly finished second to Joe McElderry on season adding, “Evacuating store now! F*** heart is
six of The X Factor, it was assumed that the show’s winner pounding.” As there turned out to
would be the one to go on to have the triumphant be no gunshots, or any specific
career. And yet, eight years later it is Murs who is still reason for the panic, Murs
wowing us, not just in the charts, but on television too was mercilessly mocked
where he has carved out quite the niche for himself as for his overreaction, and
a chatty and charismatic cheeky chappy. even scolded by Piers
It’s not hard to spot what the Essex lad’s appeal is. Not only is the 33-year- Morgan for fuelling the
old effortlessly charming, talented and extremely handsome, he also has a certain hysteria.
down-to-earth appeal – an ability to make everyone feel they’d quite like to be best Still, such a nervous
mates with the Heart Skips a Beat crooner. disposition doesn’t
Certainly for his latest role as a coach on ITV’s The Voice, his likeability and seem to have affected
warmth will be vital as he nurtures and guides his musical protegees to success. his appeal with the
Filling the spot of Gavin Rossdale (who left after just one season) Murs will take his ladies, and in the last
spinning chair next to fellow coaches Sir Tom Jones, will.i.am and Jennifer Hudson. few months alone Murs
Prior to making his Voice debut, Murs admitted to feeling the pressure, but said has been romantically
the team had been extremely welcoming. “When I first started I was really nervous linked to Melanie Sykes,
to be the new member - it is like being in a new class at a new school with all new Love Island’s Amber
kids. I have got all these new people to meet and they all know each other, and Davies and Capital Xtra
they have got to get to know me. Will they like me or not? I don’t know, but I have DJ Emma Conybeare.
settled in brilliantly.” Rumour has it the Dear
Having worked as a presenter both on the Xtra Factor and the X Factor, it’s Darlin’ singer hasn’t
certainly familiar territory for Murs, though let’s hope he doesn’t make any howling found his true love
reality ‘big reveal’ errors - cue like Prue Leith who last year accidently tweeted yet, so let’s hope the
The Great British Bake Off winner before the final was aired. coming months bring
huge success both
Thankfully, Murs is likely to exercise caution on social media following his
on and off screen for
overreaction at the Oxford Circus tube incident last November where a scuffle
everyone’s favourite
on a platform led to mass stampedes and panic.
runner-up.
“F***, everyone get out of Selfridges now gun shots!! I’m inside,” posted
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