William didn’t want Meghan to attend Princess Diana statue unveiling, royal experts claim

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Monica Pop
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Not only Britons, but basically people from all around the world were happy and relieved when they saw Harry and William walking shoulder to shoulder for the unveiling of their late mother’s statue. The statue was ordered by the brothers back in 2017 and depicts Princess Diana’s character and her involvement with charity. It was placed on the grounds of the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace on July 1.

“The figure of Diana, Princess of Wales is surrounded by three children who represent the universality and generational impact of The Princess’ work,” Kensington Palace said in a statement about the statue.

“The portrait and style of dress was based on the final period of her life as she gained confidence in her role as an ambassador for humanitarian causes and aims to convey her character and compassion.”

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The brothers didn’t give speeches at the end of the ceremony but released a joined statement which read: “Today, on what would have been our Mother’s 60th birthday, we remember her love, strength and character — qualities that made her a force for good around the world, changing countless lives for the better,” they said.

“Every day, we wish she were still with us, and our hope is that this statue will be seen forever as a symbol of her life and her legacy.” 

According to Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield, the brothers opted for a statement instead of speeches because they wanted to stay out of the spotlight on the big day.

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Meghan Markle wasn’t in attendance at the unveiling of the statue because she gave birth to her daughter Lilibet Diana and was advised not to travel. However, royal experts claim that it was William who didn’t want her there having in mind the accusations she raised against the Royal Family during the infamous Oprah interview.

Royal expert Charlotte Griffith said: “This was not the right time to bring Meghan in because there is so much tension between William and Meghan particularly. In another world, you can imagine Meghan really looking forward to this visit.

“Her daughter’s middle name is Diana and it’s quite good for ‘brand Markle.’ But how could she actually face up to it after everything that has happened?”

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When they first met, William was very fond of Meghan, although she believed at the time that the relationship between the two would be “trying” from the off, according to Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand, authors of the Pro-Sussex biography Finding Freedom.

“She was self-aware enough to understand that the brothers were wary of women who were more interested in their titles than their wellbeing,” Scobie and Durand wrote in the book. “And she couldn’t have come from a more different world than that of William, his wife, and most of their friends.”

However, the first-ever encounter between William and Meghan was quite pleasant for both of them. William was reported to have said to his brother’s girlfriend: “I was looking forward to meeting the girl who has put that silly grin on my brother’s face.”

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At the same time, William was concerned that the things between Harry and Meghan were moving too fast. “William soon began to wonder about some of Meghan’s traits and motivations,” a source told the Daily Mail, as revealed by the Express.

“He was worried that at times she seemed to be more concerned about her personal progression or profile over the wider goals and aims of the Royal Family.”

Eventually, he decided to keep those feeling for himself because all he ever wanted was for “[Meghan] to be happy and appreciated the huge adjustment of entering the Royal Family.”

After everything that happened between the Sussexes and the rest of the Royal Family, we are glad William and Harry got the opportunity to speak at the ceremony of the statue unveiling and probably mend their broken relationship.

Little girl dies days after eating a tiny battery – family warns other parents of the dangers

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Maryane
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Life is full of surprises, and sadly, we never known when a tragedy could struck. For the family of sweet Brianna Florer, that Christmas was the last holiday they got to spend around her company, because a day after the celebration took place, Brianna died. 

No one was prepared for such horrific thing as the death of such young lady. 

Her grandpa, Kent Vice recalls the day when his granddaughter swallowed the tiny battery which lead to her passing. What was supposed to be one of the best days of their life turned into a nigthmare. 

“On Saturday she was fine,” Vice said. “It was a perfect Christmas.”

No one in the family was aware that Brianna had the battery in her body until she started throwing up blood. This scared the parents and they looked for a doctor to check on her, but where they live, Delaware County, there aren’t many medical professionals. 

Brian and Stephanie Florer called the Jay ambulance which met them at a convenience store to check the girl’s condition. But it wasn’t until little Briana threw up “a massive amount of blood” that they took her to the hospital at the nearest town of Grove, Oklahoma. 

There, they were told how the battery was in Brianna’s system for a few days. 

Doctors tried to take her to another facility in Tulsa but the weather was really bad and no medical helicopters were available so Brianna was instead rushed into surgery. 

Sadly, there was nothing that could be done for her life to be saved. 

“They operated on her for 2½ hours, but they couldn’t stop the bleeding,” Vice said. “They believed the battery ate through to her carotid artery by way of her esophagus.”

If swallowed, batteries can do extensive damage to the body and even lead to death such in Brianna’s case. 

According to The National Capitol Poison Center in Washington D.C, between 2005 and 2014 there were 11, 940 incidents of children swallowing batteries 15 of which were fatal. 

“…if the battery lodges in the esophagus or digestive tract, it can open and release an alkaline substance that can cause corrosive or burning injuries,” says Randy Badillo of the Oklahoma Poison Control Center.

In cases where lithium button batteries are inside the system, they craete electrical currents which damage the body by creating chemical reaction that produces hydroxide. 

Briana’s family is sharing the girls story in hopes of preventing anything similar from happening to other children. 

They ask from parents to keep the batteries away from the reach of young kids.

We as parents should be extra cautious and keep a close eye on everything our little ones do. Batteries can be found in many household gadgets where they come easy accessible to the children.

Below is a video that shows the dangers of swallowing batteries. Make sure you watch it and share it with friends. 

Mom is outraged after doctors apologize for her daughter having Down Syndrome

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Monica Pop
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Nicola and Todd Bailey from Sheffield, England, were eagerly waiting for their twin daughters to be welcomed into the world. Their son, Lucas, was as excited to meet his sisters.

Then, just 30 weeks into the pregnancy, Nicola was taken to the hospital and had a c-section. The moment they all have been waiting for has finally arrived.

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She was feeling fine and doctors told them their babies, Harper and Quinn, were born perfectly healthy, which was a huge relief considering they were born prematurely.

But then, around an hour later, doctors entered into Nicole’s room and looked all puzzled. Starting their speech by saying “I’m sorry,” they informed the parents that the firstborn, Harper, had Down Syndrome.

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Down Syndrome represents a genetic condition caused by a chromosomal disorder which affects the person’s development, and sometimes, their intellectual ability. These people share similar facial features which result in bulging tongue, eyes that slant upwards, and atypically shaped ears among the rest. However, despite all this, people with Down Syndrome can do everything other people can. The sad reality is that they are often stigmatized and stared at, although the perception about them seems to be changing over the years.

Besides having Down Syndrome, Harper experienced other health issues as well. She had two small holes in her heart, one of which closed by itself and the other one required surgery.

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Once home, Nicola and Todd couldn’t stop thinking about the way doctors delivered the news about Harper to them. Why did they feel the need to apologize for the girl’s condition? The Bailey’s hated the fact that the doctors felt bad about their daughter’s diagnosis, because according to them, Harper is as happy and as vibrant as any other child her age.

In order to try change the perception about people with Down Syndrome, Nicola decided to share her life raising the girls by posting on the social media. She couldn’t put up with people whose first words were “I’m sorry” when they met Harper for the first time because there is nothing to be sorry about.

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People need to accept that it’s okay for someone to be born different and Down Syndrome isn’t a diagnosis anyone, especially doctors, need to apologize for.

If you want to learn more about this beautiful family, scroll down to the video.

7 amazing animal rescue stories involving children

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Monica Pop
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Children and animals make the best of friends. Growing up around a creature, usually a four-legged one, can be great for children. That way, they have a pal by their side and learn how to be responsible from early age.

Below are seven incredible rescue stories in which the heroes who saved the day are young kids.

1. The volunteers at the South Charlotte Dog Rescue in North Carolina were struggling to get to a litter of puppies who somehow got stuck inside an underground drainage ditch. The time was running out and everyone was worried for the outcome and was praying for the little ones’ safety.

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Then, out the blue, a nine-year-old boy named Rafe Spuler came across the rescue mission and offered to help. In no time, the little boy started crawling inside the tunnel and was able to pull out the puppies to safety one by one. They were taken back to their mom and the entire family was placed in foster care.

2. Animal advocates are those people who do all in their power to be the voice of the voiceless. They stand for the rights of animals of every kind and are changing lives every single day.

One of the youngest animal lovers and advocates that we know of is 6-year-old Zach Ford. Despite his age, this incredible boy is helping the most vulnerable creatures. Some time ago, Zach learned the sad fact that a number of species from around the world are endangered. Unlike many adults, he decided to do something about that. His first mission was to raise funds for the World Wildlife Fund and help save the tigers. Believe it or not, with the help of his family and his parents, he raised $150.

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Currently, Zach is involved in raising money for the Bornean orangutan and the Sumatran orangutan, both critically endangered species. Way to go, young man!

3. Most young children enjoy spending time at zoos and animal sanctuaries because they get to meet different species whom they have previously seen only in books and movies.

Well, 3-year-old Ollie Augustus is not one of them. His parents were eager to take him to the Healesville Sanctuary in Australia, but the day didn’t go as planned. Instead of getting excited for meeting the animals, Ollie got really concerned for them. He dubbed the staff working at the sanctuary “not nice people” and explained that all those animals “just want to be free.”

What a clever boy.

4. 6-year-old Mia Rabii was taking a walk with her mom when they noticed a group of people gathered around a duck. It turned out that this poor mamma’s ducklings fell into a drainage pipe. The people tried pulling the babies out, but the pipe was way too narrow for them to be able to fit their hands inside.

Luckily, Mia’s hands fit just perfectly. In no time, this brave young lady pulled each of the ducklings out and everyone was very thankful to her, especially the worried mommy duck.

5. India is a country with a lot of stray animals. And as we all know, the life on the streets is an everyday struggle for these creatures. They are left all by themselves and are forces to look for food and shelter every single day.

And as not many people are interested in solving the problem, a 9-year-old boy named Neal Batra, from Gurgaon, India, decided to take matters in his own hands.

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In order to be able to buy food for the homeless dogs, Neal is selling his comic books. So far, he has sold around 60 of them, including Archie, Jungle Book and Pokemon, and has raised around $30 dollars.

In the future, Neal is planning on baking and selling cookies in order to be able to raise money for the dogs.

6. The Polar Bear Walk to School Day then 7-year-old Sean Hutton did caught the attention of many media outlets and even the World Wildlife Fund. He wanted to raise awareness about the polar bears and nailed it. Over the years, more than 500 students joined Sean for the annual Polar Bear Walk to School Day.

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We are very proud of Neal for trying to make a change.

7. One man snapped the most incredible photo of his 11-year-old neighbor and a blind deer taking a walk towards the grass patches together. As it turned out, the boy made friends with the animal and helped him find its path to food before he would go to school.

Although the man believed this was one of the most incredible bonds between a human and a wild animal, he had to call an animal rescue group. They came for the deer and took it to a wildlife preserve.

The photo gathered the attention of a huge number of people.

If you love these stories as much as we do, make sure you share them with your friends.

Mother who has a backpack leash for her adopted son has a message for those who shame her parenting

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Monica Pop
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Those people who still don’t have children on their own are easy to judge others for their parenting. The truth is that we can never really know what moms and dads out there experience when it comes to their kids.

One mother opens up about her struggles with her adopted child whose parents were drug addicts, and as a result, he was born with an addiction himself. Other than that horrific fact, Rachel Butcher doesn’t know much about her boy’s biological parents. She has no idea whether there were any genetic illnesses running in the family or if there were any other super energetic children related to her son. What she knows is that she loves her boy endlessly and that she has to find ways to cope with his hyperactivity.

In a Facebook post, Rachel wrote that she used to run a lot, but now, due to the scar tissue from her hysterectomy, she can’t walk fast or run, and that is one of the reasons why she has a backpack leash on her son who throws tantrums very often.

Now, she wants to send a message to all those people who stare at her and judge her whenever she is at the store or outside for a walk.

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“10 years ago, walking around Disney World, I laughed and cringed at the sight of children on leashes. ‘How can they not control their child?, I’ll never let my child behave that way,'” Rachel wrote. “Yes, I was ‘Karen’ then, but, lets be real, every parent has said that line once or twice BEFORE they had children and ate crow years later.”

She only decided to open up about the situation after a recent visit to Target. After a lot of stares and nasty comments, she decided to leave the store with tears in her eyes and asking herself why so many women feel the need to mom shame so often.

She ended her post writing: “My child isn’t talking yet and we have a communication barrier. He attends occupational and speech therapy and he is THRIVING. He is such a happy, beautiful little boy with A LOT of energy.

“I’m not writing this for pity or sympathy, but more of a public service announcement to kids with leashes. My son does not have a disability, he is a runner. My neighbors know he is a runner, so much so that they chase after him too.

“It takes a village to raise a kid and my village rocks.”

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Rachel’s story is truly eye-opening. Whenever we see a child having a meltdown at a public place, we shouldn’t be quick to pass judgments but remember that every family is facing their own struggles and battling their own battles.

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Céline Dion posts new throwback picture from 25 years ago and we feel nostalgic

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Monica Pop
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Being one of the best female singers the world has ever seen, Céline Dion has given the music industry more than anyone can ever assume or expect. Her voice, described by many as angelic, gives us goosebumps every time we listen to it.

Born as the youngest child in the family of 14 siblings, Dion described her childhood as a beautiful one. Of course, being the little girl among all her brothers and sisters wasn’t easy at times, but despite the number of children, her parents always tried to provide a decent life for everyone in the household.

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Speaking to Woman’s Weekly about her younger days, the singer said: “No, it really wasn’t. I remember passing down clothes from one sibling to another – I’m the youngest child of 14. I had to walk to and from school four times a day often in snowstorms that were quite common in my hometown of Charlemagne in Quebec, Canada.”

She also said that being home with her parents and siblings was where she felt most secure and most comfortable while growing up.

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Dion’s mom and dad, who were into music themselves, were aware of her singing talent and introduced her to the world of music. She stared performing at the age of only five, but the entire world learned of her only after manager and producer Rene Angelil, who later became her husband, heard her singing. He believed that she would succeed in conquering the world so much that he put another mortgage on his house just to help finance her album.

However, the name Céline Dion became one of the most famous ones after she represented Switzerland in the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest.

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She became known internationally, and her everlasting hits, such as My Heart Will Go On, Because You Loved Me, The Power of Love and Where Does My Heart Beat Now, helped her stay on the top for that many years.

Dion became one of the biggest-selling recording artists of all time and has won numerous awards, including Golden Globe Awards and Academy Awards.

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Dion and Rene, who was 26 years her senior, tied the knot in 1994 after dating for seven years. They have three sons together. Sadly, Rene passed away in 2016 after he lost his battle with throat cancer.

Dion was devastated. But she had to move on because of her sons.

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In the past few years, the singer was heavily criticized because of her looks. Many of her fans believe that her overly skinny figure makes her look unhealthy. However, the singer responded to the criticism and said she didn’t need anyone telling her how to look. “It pisses people off that I am thin and I don’t make any effort. I have been thin all my life. Nobody in my family is overweight,” she told The Guardian.

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A few days ago, she posted an old photo of her which brought both smiles and nostalgia to many of her fans and followers. The beautiful photo was taken some 25 years ago and it shows the singer rocking a short hair and wearing tight dress.

The beautiful photo was posted along with a caption regarding her album Falling Into You for which the photo was taken.

I can’t believe it’s been 25 years since we released ‘Falling Into You’! (I think I was only 10 at the time! LOL… I wish!) Our world has changed so much since then and who knows what’s coming next, but 25 years later I still love performing the songs on this album and I can’t wait to do that again!”, Celine Dion wrote.

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my music a small part of your lives and for your love and support throughout all these years! As things continue to improve out there, please stay safe and healthy until we’re able to get back together again and celebrate – Love Celine.“

We love Dion and her music so much. After the pandemic is finally over, her European Courage World Tour will go on as planned, and honestly, we can’t wait.

Garbage truck driver spots tiny dog in trash collection and saves her life

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Monica Pop
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The morning of July 19 started just like any other for a garbage truck driver from Michigan. Little did he know, however, that the day would end up in the most unexpected manner and that he would be dubbed a hero by the members of his community.

Namely, as this Granger Waste Services’ employee was doing his job, he noticed something moving inside the trash collection. As he took a closer look, he spotted a terrified dog among the debris.

He took the fragile animal in his hands and saved her life. Had it not been for this man, the dog could have suffered a horrific death.

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One thing that neither he, nor the organization that took the animal under their care could understand was how did the poor creature end up there. That particular route was for commercial-grade dumpsters, which meant the dog experienced quite an ordeal before being rescued.

Capital Area Humane Society shared the incredible rescue story on their Facebook page, writing: “It is almost unbelievable that she endured being transferred from a dumpster, into a garbage truck, and then, endured the journey and the unloading process.”

Currently, the Ingham County Animal Control is investigating the case. Luckily, the dog recovered from the injuries, but due to the ongoing investigation, she can’t be put up for adoption just yet.

We are so thankful to the driver who saved the dog and hope she will be able to find a loving family in the near future.

Simone Biles’ boyfriend says they are “a match made in Heaven”

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Monica Pop
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Simone Biles being part of the Tokyo Olympics is just another gem in her career’s crown of glory. This time, with her decision to withdraw from the competition, she became sort of a spokesperson for the importance of the mental health. “It’s been a long week. It’s been a long Olympic process. It’s been a long year. Just a lot of different variables and I think we’re just a little bit too stressed out, but we should be out here having fun and sometimes that’s not the case,” she said after announcing her withdrawal, as per USA Today.

At only 24, Biles has already accomplished a lot. During the Olympic Games in Rio in 2016, she got three golden medals and a bronze and helped put gymnastics on the pedestal.

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Biles’ life hasn’t always been easy. As a young child, she and her sisters were part of the foster system before their grandparents could adopt them. Her grandmother Nellie, whom the star calls ‘mom,’ has always been very supportive of Biles’ dreams. “She encourages me and never lets me feel down about something for too long,” Biles told CNN.

In her Facebook series Simone vs. Herself, she spoke of the time she and her siblings were taken from their mother and then given to their grandparents.

“I don’t remember a lot about foster care, but I definitely knew that we had been taken from our biological mom and then you just think you’re going to go back to her,” she wrote. “[Me and my siblings] were very fortunate that we actually got to stay with our siblings because a lot of the time you either get regrouped from home to home to home or you and your siblings get split up.”

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Biles’ fell in love with gymnastics “by accident,” or better said after a serendipitous encounter with the equipment used in the sport that would help her reach for the stars. Namely, as part of the daycare program she attended when she was just 6, they were supposed to go on a trip to a farm, but after the weather went bad, they were taken to a tumbling gym instead.

“The minute I got inside Bannon’s, I saw all kinds of equipment made for just my size – low beams and low bars and floor vaults that I was eager to try,” she wrote in her book Courage to Soar.

“I watched a gymnast do a back handspring skill on the vault, and I immediately wanted to try out the same move on the kiddie springboard. I let loose, going from one apparatus to the other, trying to copy skills I saw the older gymnasts practicing in the gym.”

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At the age of 13, Biles was spending more than 16 hours a day at the gym practicing. She even decided to be home schooled in order to be able to practice more hours.

Biles made her international debut at the American Cup in 2013 and the rest is history. That same year, Biles won her two first World Championships.

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Although she has a number of commitments she needs to answer to, our superstar still finds the time for love. Biles is dating 26-year-old Jonathan Owens, an NFL player for the Houston Texas. The two met through the dating app Raya. At the time they started chatting, Owens claimed he had no idea who Biles was.

“I didn’t know who she was,” he told Texas Monthly. “I just hadn’t heard of her, and when I told her that, that’s one of the things she liked.”

“He would say I slid into his DMs,” Biles told Wall Street Journal Magazine. “I saw him and I was like, ‘Oh, he’s pretty cute,’ so I said hi … and then I saw that he was in the Houston area, so we started chatting a little bit, and then we went to hang out a week or two later.”

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Couple of weeks into dating, Biles’ sister invited Owens to a family lake house. Her family liked him very much.

“We ended up hanging out right before the pandemic,” Owens said. “It was one of the few times in her life where everything was just shut off and she couldn’t do anything. So we used it to get to know each other — really get to know each other. It created our bond and made it stronger.”

Biles and Owens have been together for over a year now and he says they are a match made in Heaven.

“He’s a real man. I just, I love him,” Biles told Today. “We have a great time together. Our personalities match right up. We have the same sense of humor. And he’s just great. He’s an athlete, too, so we really understand each other and I think that’s why our relationship has been seamless.”

We believe these two make an awesome couple. We wish them only the best.

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