Big Brother 2010: John James reduced to tears after Josie tells him he has bad breath

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By Mail Online Showbiz Reporter

John James was in tears last night following a run in with Josie, who joked that he had smelly breath


Big Brother contestant John James and was in floods of tears last night following a heated row with Josie in which she jokingly said he had bad breath.

The 24-year-old Australian was comforted by other housemates as he broke down following the run-in with financial sales rep Josie, 25.

Things turned nasty when John last night announced he had a headache and was feeling 'cranky' after being constantly disturbed by the wake-up alarm.

But his mood worsened when Josie and Govan began teasing the Aussie housemate claiming he had bad breath and continued to mock him.

Their comments led to a riled John 'venting his anger' at Josie, who retorted that he was just looking for someone to argue with following Rachael's eviction.

After going to the diary room to obtain some medication, he said: 'Josie, why are you acting like this? You're supposed to be my friend. I told you I had a headache why did you not get the point.'

Josie retorted she would not be reduced to tears.


The Australian contestant is comforted by fellow housemates Mario and Ben


Josie and John James later chatted and resolved their differences


John began crying in the aftermath of the row and was comforted by Corin and Mario as he went to the bedroom to start to pack his bags.

He said: 'I didn't even do anything, I just sat there and just copped it.'

The pair later sat on the bed together talking through the episode. Josie kissed John's head as he shed a few tears, then she said: 'Stop being stupid, don't do this...it makes me feel really guilty now.'

Earlier in the day housemates failed their Humpty Dumpty themed endurance task after breaking too many rules as one team pelted the other with eggs.

But the two groups cracked a smile when a generous Big Brother informed them they could all attend a party, despite rebelling against the conditions of the task.

Housemates were split into two teams, with Shabby, Caoimhe, Ife, Nathan, John James and Govan donning their Humpty Dumpty suits to perch on a wall.

Ben, Corin, David, Josie, Mario and Steve were chosen as all the Queen's horses and all the Queen's men.

Whenever Big Brother played the nursery rhyme, they collected a bucket of eggs from the store room and threw them at their Humpty Dumpty housemates, attempting to knock them from the wall.

Sunshine had an egg allergy so took on the role of Queen, urging them on.

Big Brother directed that if three or more Humpty Dumptys remained sitting by the end of four hours, they could attend a party at the expense of their rivals.


He earlier had said he was feeling cranky from a lack of sleep


Both teams flouted various rules governing the challenge, including the Humpty Dumptys smoking while on the wall, climbing off it and costumes being taken off, resulting in Big Brother calling off the task after two hours.

In other events, Shabby confided in Ife that she liked Caoimhe, who replied she should tell her or risk feeling awkward.

While the three were sitting on the sofa, Ife said: 'Stop. Let's go outside. Shabby has something she wants to talk about'. Shabby replied: 'You serious? That is not cool'.

In the diary room, Shabby said she was 'absolutely mortified'.


Mario lays a comforting hand on John James as he composes himself


Later, when Shabby and Caoimhe were alone at the Carousel, Shabby revealed to her housemate she 'really likes' her.

Surprised, Caoimhe said: 'Oh my God, Shabby, I never would have expected that'.

Shabby explained her reasons for telling her and said she had been avoiding her because of how she felt.

Caoimhe then told Shabby that she had respect for her and it would not change anything.

Caoimhe admitted: 'I think there's a bit of bisexual in me.'










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World Cup 2010: Brazil 3 Ivory Coast 1

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Post content hereBy Martin Samuel in South Africa

Screamer: Luis Fabiano celebrates scoring with team-mate Robinho


Handball twice, or the goal of the tournament so far? Both, probably. It was not exactly a Thierry Henry moment but when Luis Fabiano got the better of Ivory Coast's defence to seal the game in the 50th minute, an accompanying rendition of the Harlem Globetrotters' theme song Sweet Georgia Brown would have been as appropriate as any samba.

And yet, unlike Henry's winner in the World Cup play-off with the Republic of Ireland, Fabiano's goal was hard to begrudge.

First, it ensured a deserved victory for Brazil, arguably the team of the tournament so far. Secondly, the disgraceful way Kader Keita, the Ivory Coast substitute, got Kaka sent off near the end saw all sympathy for the Africans evaporate instantly.

And finally, what Fabiano did with the ball when he was not juggling it with the top of his arm on his way to goal was rather wonderful.

There have not been enough stand-out occasions like this in the 2010 World Cup so far for us not to shine light on the magic of this one.



No stopping that: Luis Fabiano blasts the ball past Boubacar Barry


The fun began with Fabiano winning the ball in the air on the edge of the area, although it may have run accidentally off his arm. From there he lobbed it over left back Siaka Tiene and then more deftly over central defender Didier Zokora. On the other side of Zokora, he appeared to control it as much with his arm again as his chest, but referee Stephane Lannoy played on - well, who would expect a Frenchman to spot a handball?

Now faced with goalkeeper Boubacar Barry, Fabiano finished, smartly, his second of the night.


Double trouble: Luis Fabiano caps his fine run with a cool volleyed finish


Tough on the Ivorians maybe, but he displayed more imagination than some of the teams here put together (England and Italy to name but two). It would be giving benefit of the doubt to say he was trying to play fair and just got lucky; a darker thought would be that Lannoy was too star struck to pay attention to such trifles as the rules.

Having already given the goal he then seemed to be asking Fabiano if he had handballed as they trotted back to the centre circle, getting far from the whole truth in return. Bizarre.


That clinches it: Elano guides home Brazil's third goal from close range


So Fabiano was sly and opportunistic. Keita by contrast was despicable in his behaviour and if there is any justice will play as little part in the third round of group games as unfortunate Kaka, dismissed for a second yellow card for doing, well, nothing.

The game had become scrappy and ill-tempered in its closing minutes when Keita, not looking where he was going, simply ran into the back of Kaka and fell to the ground.He did so, however, clutching his face as if struck off the ball and Lannoy bought it.

Players from both sides did not help, making entreaties for and against Brazil's No 10, but sympathy must favour the Brazilians, who were protesting a great injustice, not the Ivorians, who were attempting to perpetrate one.


Consolation: Didier Drogba nods in Ivory Coast's solitary strike

The dark side prevailed and Lannoy showed blameless Kaka a second yellow. He was on his way off when the red was brandished, a contemptuous laugh his only protest.



Off: Referee Stephane Lannoy shows the red card to Kaka


FIFA's foolish rules will not allow the decision to be revoked, so he will miss the next game in which Brazil, already qualified, will be playing only for supremacy in the group. It is no great loss, except that Kaka was just coming into form having floundered for so long at Real Madrid this season.

As for Keita, one can only hope he is punished as Brazil's play-acting Rivaldo was in 2002. Ivory Coast are all but out - and on this evidence will not be missed - but it would be a travesty if he was allowed to aid even their slender hopes.

When reasons are advanced for Brazil not winning this World Cup, chief among them is often the presence of Fabiano as the main striker. For a country brought up on sublime talents this is perhaps understandable.

Fabiano has had a chequered career, a series of scraps with Sao Paulo, dismal spells in Europe with Rennes and Porto, and five inconsistent years with Sevilla in Spain.

His troubles have seen him spend three years outside the national team, he failed to make the squad for the last World Cup and coming into this game he had failed to score for nine months.Most had him marked down as the weakest link in a team of creation.


In the 25th minute, however, Fabiano begged to differ.

That he disputed this logic in conjunction with another of Brazil's conundrums, Kaka, will be of even greater worry to the competition. Kaka was also being touted as a lame duck, a year of unexpectedly playing second fiddle in Madrid said to have taken a toll on his spirit and sharpness.

How wrong this proved. Kaka's display last night revealed he most surely has the potential to be among the stars of this tournament and the awakening of a towering talent came with the beautifully weighted ball he slipped through for the first goal.

From there, it was the finish that caught the eye, Fabiano's powerful shot flying past Barry and into the net. It took his international record to 26 goals in 38 appearances. Some weak link.Emile Heskey, eat your heart out.

This may not be vintage Brazil, but they are still a team who have faced arguably the toughest test of any in the tournament and come through it, qualifying from the group of death with 90 minutes to spare.

Ivory Coast are the strongest of the African nations here and were considered among the favourites. Instead, they were matched in technique and imagination going forward, equalled in desire and might at the back.

Didier Drogba scored a header for the Ivorians after 79 minutes but it was too late.

Brazil looked irresistible. Never more so than in the 62nd minute when Kaka cut the ball back for Elano to effortlessly snap up his second of the tournament.
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World Cup 2010: Italy 1 New Zealand 1

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By Sportsmail Reporter

What a start: Smeltz nips in ahead of Cannavaro to open the scoring


The All Whites, buoyant after their last-gasp equaliser against Slovakia, made the perfect start as Smeltz crept into the box to give them a seventh-minute lead.

Italy coach Marcello Lippi had warned New Zealand's greatest threat would come from set-pieces and his side were caught out as Simon Elliott swung in a free-kick from the left.

The ball dipped over Alberto Gilardino and Leo Bertos and wrong-footed Fabio Cannavaro, who could only divert it into the path of Smeltz.


Celebration: Smeltz wheels away as dejected Italy keeper Marchetti looks on


A controversial Vincenzo Iaquinta penalty spared champions Italy from World Cup embarrassment against minnows New Zealand this afternoon.

The Juventus forward hauled Italy level following a debatable decision after former Halifax striker Shane Smeltz had handed New Zealand a shock early lead at the Mbombela Stadium.

Italy dominated a compelling Group F contest thereafter but could not find a way past outstanding goalkeeper Mark Paston.

The surprise result keeps alive New Zealand's hopes of reaching the second round for the first time in their history and leaves Italy with much still to do.

The Gold Coast forward, who has also played for Mansfield and AFC Wimbledon, gleefully accepted and poked past second-choice goalkeeper Federico Marchetti.

Italy responded with a free-kick from Claudio Marchisio bouncing awkwardly and forcing Paston to save.

New Zealand were incensed when Rory Fallon was booked for catching Cannavaro in the face and replays did suggest contact had been minimal.

Italy complained soon after when Fallon's elbow appeared to connect with Giorgio Chiellini but this time Guatemalan referee Carlos Batres was lenient.

Moments earlier Chiellini had stabbed wide when well placed and then Riccardo Montolivo hit the post with a long-range shot as Italy stepped up the pressure.


Spot on: Iaquinta makes no mistake with his first-half penalty for Italy


New Zealand were caught out after 28 minutes as Daniele de Rossi went down in the area after the slightest of shirt pulls from Ipswich defender Tommy Smith.

The Kiwis complained about the decision but Iaquinta stepped up to convert from the spot, much to Italian relief.

New Zealand recovered their composure but Paston made a good save from a 20-yard De Rossi effort in first-half injury time.

Italy played at a slower tempo in the second period but dominated possession.

Half-time substitute Antonio di Natale threatened with a smart shot on the turn but Paston was equal to the half-volley.

Iaquinta controlled on the edge of the area but Winston Reid did enough to force him to fire wide as he turned.


Flying high: Iaquinta goes for a run to celebrate scoring his penalty


New Zealand struggled to break out of their own half and it was not until just after the hour they threatened again, Ivan Vicelich firing narrowly wide after a Cannavaro clearance fell invitingly.

The introduction of Mauro Camoranesi gave Italy extra drive and he put Montolivo through to force a fine save from Paston from 25 yards.

Reid then claimed to have been caught in the face by Chiellini and stayed down as Italy attacked but the Danish-born defender soon recovered.

Italy's urgency increased as time ran down but Camoranesi and Di Natale both shot wide and Chiellini missed the target with a header.

Kiwi substitute Chris Wood, of West Brom, almost caught Italy off guard on a rare counter-attack eight minutes from time but shot across goal.

In a frantic finish Camoranesi then tested Paston from long range and Ryan Nelsen blocked well from Iaquinta as New Zealand held on for a famous draw.



NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 20: Mark Paston of New Zealand is dejected after Vincenzo Iaquinta of Italy scores from the penalty spot during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group F match between Italy and New Zealand at the Mbombela Stadium on June 20, 2010 in Nelspruit, South Africa.



NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 20: Vincenzo Iaquinta of Italy scores from the penalty spot Mark Paston of New Zealand during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group F match between Italy and New Zealand at the Mbombela Stadium on June 20, 2010 in Nelspruit, South Africa.



Italy's Vincenzo Iaquinta, center left, scores a goal past New Zealand goalkeeper Mark Paston, right, during the World Cup group F soccer match between Italy and New Zealand at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, South Africa, Sunday, June 20, 2010.



NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 20: Shane Smeltz of New Zealand (R) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group F match between Italy and New Zealand at the Mbombela Stadium on June 20, 2010 in Nelspruit, South Africa.




NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 20: Vincenzo Iaquinta of Italy (L) celebrates with team mates after he scores from the penalty spot during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group F match between Italy and New Zealand at the Mbombela Stadium on June 20, 2010 in Nelspruit, South Africa.


NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 20: Claudio Marchisio of Italy and Tony Lochhead of New Zealand battle for the ball during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group F match between Italy and New Zealand at the Mbombela Stadium on June 20, 2010 in Nelspruit, South Africa.



Italy's Claudio Marchisio, background, and New Zealand's Tony Lochhead compete for the ball during the World Cup group F soccer match between Italy and New Zealand at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, South Africa, Sunday, June 20, 2010.


Italy's Simone Pepe, top, and New Zealand's Winston Reid, bottom, compete for the ball during the World Cup group F soccer match between Italy and New Zealand at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, South Africa, Sunday, June 20, 2010.

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2010 World Cup: Slovakia 0 Paraguay 2

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By Sportsmail Reporter

Quick off the mark: Vera reaches the ball first to curl home the opener


Paraguay are in sight of the second phase of the World Cup after goals from Enrique Vera and Cristian Riveros gave them victory against Slovakia in Group F.

It was just the result coach Gerardo Martino was looking for after the draw with reigning world champions in their opening game. Vera made the breakthrough in the 27th minute after a spell of sustained pressure at the Free State Stadium.

Paraguay then squandered a number of good chances to extend their advantage before Riveros added a second with five minutes to go.

It is Slovakia's first appearance in the finals and they are heading for an early exit.

The team's only effort of note came in stoppage time when substitute Filip Holosko's shot was turned over the bar by goalkeeper Justo Villar.

Paraguay dictated the pace from the start and Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz, who returned after a minor injury, came close to scoring twice.


Celebration: Vera enjoys his moment after opening the scoring for Paraguay


He almost gave his side the lead in the third minute, his effort turned away at the post by Everton-bound goalkeeper Jan Mucha.

Then Nelson Valdez turned quickly but saw his effort go wide before play switched back down the other end. Marek Hamsik played the ball out to Jan Durica but he sent his shot over the bar.

Paraguay were having the majority of possession and Paulo Da Silva was only inches away from making contact at the back post following a free-kick by Claudio Morel.


No holding back: Victor Caceres (left) and Slovakia's Jan Durica get stuck in


Then Cristian Riveros drilled a shot from the edge of the area but Mucha was equal to it before Lucas Barrios was off target from an acute angle.

Slovakia again found themselves on the back foot in the 24th minute but Valdez fired wide.

Paraguay's pressure paid on the 27th minute when they made the breakthrough. Barrios released Vera and he got the better of Durica to hook the ball home.

Slovakia hit back and Kornel Salata headed over the bar from inside the area in the 37th minute.


Challenge: Skrtel slides in to tackle Alcaraz during this encounter


It proved brief respite, however, with Santa Cruz almost adding a second a minute later only for Mucha to boot the ball clear.

Slovakia tried to step up the tempo at the start of the second half but Paraguay looked well in control.

Vera should have scored his second goal of the game in the 72nd minute following a swift counter attack.


Done and dusted: Riveros finds enough space to slam home the clincher


However he steered a header wide in front of the posts following a cross and some good skill from Santa Cruz, who was unhappy at some of his treatment from Liverpool's Martin Skrtel.

Then substitute Aureliano Torres saw his effort take a deflection off a Slovakia defender and finish high over the bar.

Paraguay extended their advantage in the 85th minute when Da Silva played the ball into Riveros and he curled a shot into the corner.




Paraguay's Enrique Vera, left, goes to score against Slovakia goalkeeper Jan Mucha, right, and Slovakia's Jan Durica during the World Cup group F soccer match between Slovakia and Paraguay at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, Sunday, June 20, 2010.



BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 20: Jan Mucha of Slovakia makes a save during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group F match between Slovakia and Paraguay at the Free State Stadium on June 20, 2010 in Mangaung/Bloemfontein, South Africa.



Slovakia's goalkeeper Jan Mucha (L) leaps for a shot which went wide of the goal during the Group F first round 2010 World Cup football match Slovakia versus Paraguay on June 20, 2010 at Free State Stadium in Mangaung/Bloemfontein.



BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 20: Robert Vittek of Slovakia shields the ball from Cristian Riveros of Paraguay during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group F match between Slovakia and Paraguay at the Free State Stadium on June 20, 2010 in Mangaung/Bloemfontein, South Africa.



Paraguay's striker Nelson Valdez (L) fights for the ball with Slovakia's defender Peter Pekarik (R) during the Group F first round 2010 World Cup football match Slovakia vs Paraguay on June 20, 2010 at Free State Stadium in Mangaung/Bloemfontein.


Slovakia's defender Peter Pekarik (L) kicks the ball as Paraguay's striker Nelson Valdez falls to the pitch during the Group F first round 2010 World Cup football match Slovakia versus Paraguay on June 20, 2010 at Free State Stadium in Mangaung/Bloemfontein.
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What NOT To Bare: Naked Trinny Woodall gets a bottom massage in new spoof with Susannah Constantine

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By Mailonline Reporter

Handle with care: Trinny Woodall in 'What They Did Next'


She's famous for her series Undress The Nation but as our pictures show, Trinny Woodall doesn't mind getting her clothes off on camera for a bottom massage.

But these stills aren't taken from the latest makeover programme from style gurus Trinny and Susannah. They're from a new spoof series that the pair are hoping will rejuvenate their flagging careers.

Called Trinny and Susannah: What They Did Next, the series of 16 episodes sees the pair sending themselves up in the style of hit U.S. show Curb Your Enthusiasm.


Just a laugh: Trinny Woodall admits she's sending herself up in her series of spoof documentaries


Trinny and Susannah Constantine, both 46, came up with the idea for the series so viewers would see they don't take themselves too seriously. They then decided to air the fly-on-the-wall spoof over the internet to 'make a production where we're in control.'

Susannah told the Guardian: 'It came about from a very bizarre process. One weekend I had the Scissor Sisters staying and I read a Sunday Times article which said the next time Trinny and I should be on TV should be our own hanging.


Undress The Nation: Trinny and Susannah in their ITV series


'I burst into tears and Scott Hoffman said to me: 'What is this, it's the kind of thing normally used for world leaders.' He said to me we should do something along the lines of Curb Your Enthusiasm. I spoke to Trinny about it and we started developing it.'

In the trailer for the spoof (below), the pair say they want viewers to get to know 'the real Trinny and Susannah'.

Trinny adds: 'This relationship has been going for 14 years - longer than my marriage.'

Susannah quips: 'We might not have a reputation - let's keep what we've got left.'

The duo became famous in 2001 for their BBC series What Not To Wear. They were well-known for prodding and poking contestants as they often made harsh and cutting critiques of the contestants' fashion choices.

By 2006 ITV had poached them on a £1.2million contract for the series Trinny and Susannah Undress, where the flamboyant pair were seen helping couples with marriage problems by trying to build their confidence with and without clothing.

The series, only available on iVillage.co.uk, is available now.
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Sweden celebrates as princess marries her personal trainer in biggest royal wedding for decades

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By Jo Macfarlane

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, heir to the country's throne, married her former personal trainer, the gym owner Daniel Westling at Stockholm Cathedral


Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, heir to the country's throne, married her former personal trainer, the gym owner Daniel Westling today at Stockholm Cathedral.

About 250,000 people lined the streets of Stockholm as the country celebrated its ‘fairytale royal wedding’.

The couple exchanged vows in front of nearly 1,000 royals and dignitaries from across the world while four ministers conducted the service.


About 250,000 people lined the streets of Stockholm as the country celebrated its fairytale royal wedding


The princess, 32, who wore an ivory silk, off-the-shoulder gown designed for her by Par Engsheden, met Westling, 36, eight years ago when she joined his Stockholm gym.

When the couple’s relationship became public, he was mocked as an outsider with a country accent.

Victoria is also 196th in line to the British throne through her father, a third cousin of the Queen. Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, and his wife Sophie, wearing a grey silk dress with cape, represented the British Royal Family. They were among a host of European royals there.


A regal affair: (From left to right) Queen Rania of Jordan, the Duchess of Wessex and Princess Laurentien of Holland all attended Princess Victoria's special day in their finest



Wedding party: There were ten flower girls and pageboys who wore simple white dresses and sailor suits


The newly-married couple exchanged vows on the same date as Victoria’s father King Carl XVI Gustaf married Queen Silvia 34 years ago.

After the wedding ceremony, Victoria and Daniel headed a grand procession through central Stockholm before attending a lavish banquet thrown by the king and queen.

‘This is Sweden’s 15 minutes in the limelight,’ said Herman Lindqvist, a journalist who is
a royal watcher.


The bridal couple shares the June 19 wedding date with Princess Victoria's parents, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, who married on 19 June 1976 in the same cathedral


The happy couple leave the cathedral after their wedding ceremony today. The bride wore a dress designed by Par Engsheden with a 5-metre train


Sealed with a kiss: Guard of honour, the couple leave the cathedral


The bride's five-metre train, attached at the waist of her dress, trailed out from behind and perfectly matched the shape of the princess' veil, which was held in place by the same tiara Queen Silvia wore to her wedding in 1976.

The princess was escorted up the aisle by her proud father, King Carl Gustav VI, and was then met by her long-term boyfriend – now titled Prince Daniel, Duke of Vastergotland – who kissed his bride on the cheek while she responded by kissing his hand.

The happy couple were seen shedding a tear with the emotion of the ceremony but the only sign of nerves was when they slightly fumbled the exchange of the rings.


The happy couple acknowledge the crowds from the Royal Palace after their wedding in Storkyrkan Church



Crown Princess Victoria is led into the church by her father King Carl Gustaf of Sweden


The swedish capital has been celebrating the nuptials under the banner 'Love Stockholm'


Since June 6, Sweden's national day, the capital has been celebrating under the banner 'Love Stockholm 2010' in anticipation of the wedding - the top event on the social calendar.

Lavish flower arrangements, in urns and baskets, adorn the streets and Sweden's furniture giant Ikea has erected a two-storey tent replica of the princess' castle.

Stockholmers were preparing to hold private champagne parties and store windows displayed wedding regalia in Sweden's yellow and blue colours.

'I will celebrate with pink bubbly on the rooftop and watch the procession,' 38-year-old Roger Lejonqvist said. 'It's something of a historic event.'

Even anti-royalty republicans prepared their own celebrations - under an alternative banner: 'Love Republic.'


The newly-weds prepare to board the Royal Barge 'Vasaorden' during the cortege through central Stockholm


Aboard the 'Vasaorden': Victoria and Daniel sailed downstream to the royal palace for a private reception


Eighteen Gripen fighter jets flew overhead in formation as the procession ended.

While the majority of Swedes support the monarchy, the estimated 20 million kronor (£1.75 million) wedding price tag has also triggered scepticism.

Last year, 56% of Swedes wanted to retain the monarchy, a drop from 68% in 2003, according to a survey by the SOM Institute at the University of Gothenburg.

The moment Westling said 'I do' in the afternoon ceremony, the gym owner became Duke of Vastergotland and a prince for life - endowed with his own coat of arms and monogram.


The happy couple dance the bridal waltz during the celebrations at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. The couple had been together for eight years before deciding to get married


Surrounded by liveried servants the wedding guests sit for the wedding banquet


Westling grew up in a middle-class family in the village of Ockelbo in central Sweden.

His mother worked as a clerk at the Swedish post office and his father was a manager at a municipal social services centre. Soon, they will rub shoulders with royals and dignitaries worldwide.

Royal families and heads of state in Europe converged on Stockholm, including Belgium's King Albert II, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, Prince Albert II of Monaco and the Earl and Countess of Wessex.

Members of royal families from neighbouring Norway and Denmark were attending, while the other Nordics, Finland and Iceland, were sending their presidents.

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