Friday, September 21, 2012

EUROPA LEAGUE 2012 - Edinson Cavani también tuvo elogios para Vargas: "Ahora tendrá seguridad"

El delantero uruguayo dijo que ahora el chileno tiene "lo necesario" para ser parte de los atacantes de Napoli.

21/09/2012 - 15:30

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Los tres goles que marcó ayer Eduardo Vargas en el triunfo de Napoli por 4-0 sober AIK Solna, por la Europa League, remeció al club por completo.
Desde el presidente hasta sus compañeros elogiaron al chileno por su "destape" en la competencia internacional. Hoy fue el turno de Edinson Cavani.
"Fue una tripleta importantísima para él. Lo conozco bien y está creciendo. Y crecerá más todavía", dijo el uruguayo, quien ha marcado 69 goles en 99 partidos con la camiseta "azzurra".
"Tiene mucho para aportar a nuestro equipo. Ahora tendrá una seguridad mayor, que es aquella que les sirve a nuestros atancantes", añadió el "charrúa".
Napoli visitará a Catania el próximo domingo, con el chileno probablemente en la banca de suplentes.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

ESTUDIO DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE HARVARD: Presentan documento donde se afirma que Jesús sí pudo estar casado

Un estudio de Harvard exhibió un papiro en donde se observa la primera declaración explícita asegurando que Jesús estaba casado, además de referirse a una discípulo de sexo femenino.

19/09/2012 - 10:20

La historiadora Karen L. King, de la Universidad de Harvard.

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Un estudio exhibido en Roma por la Escuela de Divinidad de la Universidad de Harvard podría arrojar nuevas pistas sobre un polémico aspecto de la vida de Jesús, al sugerir que éste pudo haber estado casado, presumiblemente con María Magdalena. El papiro, del tamaño de una tarjeta de visita y que data del siglo IV, fue presentado por la historiadora Karen L. King y en él se lee un escueto: "Jesús les dijo: Mi esposa ... ".
El papiro, mostrado en el Congreso Internacional de Estudios Cópticos parece ser parte de una conversación entre Jesús y sus discípulos donde habla dos veces de su madre, además de incluir referencias a una segunda mujer -o bien puede ser la misma- con la frase: "... ella será capaz de ser mi discípulo".
El documento, escrito en copto -lengua egipcia que utiliza caracteres griegos- ha sido verificado por algunos expertos en papirología y lingüística, concluyendo que es muy probable que no sea una falsificación, aunque todavía quedan algunas pruebas y estudios profundos para conocer su procedencia de la que sólo se conoce a su antiguo propietario, un coleccionista privado que ha pedido mantener el anonimato y que adquirió el documento en 1997 de un profesor de egiptología en Berlín.
El descubrimiento, que aunque abre nuevamente el debate sobre el estado civil de Jesús, el papel de María Magdalena en su vida y la presencia de una discípula, "no debe tomarse como prueba fehaciente que el personaje histórico estuvo casado en realidad", según afirma Karen L. King, quien agrega en su estudio que "el documento fue escrito probablemente hace varios siglos, y que hay que esperar los resultados finales de la traducción e interpretación antes de aventurar cualquier deducción.
Sin embargo, hay que destacar el hecho que este papiro es la primera declaración conocida con esta data de antigüedad que habla de Jesús refiriéndose en primera persona a su mujer.
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HOT CELEBRITIES BREAK UP: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart "Had a Dramatic Makeup"

This epic romance isn't over.

After the most trying, painful couple months of their three-year relationship, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart recently "had a dramatic makeup" in Los Angeles, sources reveal in the new Us Weekly, out now.
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Gutted by Stewart's shocking mid-July affair with her Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders -- Us Weekly broke the story -- the 26-year-old British hunk finally agreed to meet his estranged love, 22, for an initial meeting.

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After that tete-a-tete, the Twilight twosome (Breaking Dawn Part 2 hits theaters in November) have met on subsequent occasions, another source confirms. "They're working it out," the source tells Us. "He's still in love with her."
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For much, much more on the reconciliation -- and inside their tense, charged conversations about her betrayal and how things stand with Sanders, 41, and wife Liberty Ross-- pick up the new Us Weekly, on stands Friday.
This article originally appeared on Usmagazine.com: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart "Had a Dramatic Makeup"

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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2012: Real Madrid encontró el rumbo en la Champions y derrotó al Manchester City 3-2 en los 90'

El conjunto de José Mourinho estuvo dos veces en desventaja pero logró darlo vuelta sobre el final y ponerse al frente de su grupo.

18/09/2012 - 17:42

Ronaldo marcó el gol del triunfo en el minuto 89.

Un revitalizante triunfo por 3-2 logró esta tarde el Real Madrid sobre Manchester City, en la primera jornada de la Liga de Campeones.
El elenco de José Mourinho estuvo dos veces abajo en el marcador, pero logró dar vuelta el partido e imponerse en los minutos finales, con goles del francés Karim Benzema y el portugués Cristiano Ronaldo.
La apertura de la cuenta la marcó la visita a través del delantero Edin Dzeko en los 68 minutos. Empató más tarde el brasileño Marcelo, con un tiro que venció al meta Joe Hart en los 76'.
La amargura volvió al estadio Santiago Bernabéu cuando el volante Aleksandr Kolarov marcó el desnivel en los 85 minutos.
Sin embargo, dos minutos más tarde el francés Karin Benzema logró empate parcial y Cristiano Ronaldo puso el definitivo 3-2 en los 89.
Así, el conjunto "merengue" pasó a liderar el grupo D de la competencia, junto a Borussia Drtmund, que derrotó 1-0 a Ajax en el otro partido de la zona.
El triunfo sobre el "City" le servirá además al equipo de Mourinho para comenzar a levantar el vuelo en la Liga Española, en donde marcha en la duodécima posición.

Mourinho retoma el cariño por su equipo: "Se sacrificaron como animales"

El entrenador portugués de Real Madrid quedó conforme con el triunfo en el último minuto sobre Manchester City.

19/09/2012 - 09:12

Mourinho felicitó a sus jugadores del Real Madrid por el triunfo sobre Manchester City.

El técnico del Real Madrid, José Mourinho, recuperó el afecto por sus jugadores tras el épico triunfo 3-2 ante el Manchester City en el inicio de la Liga de Campeones y destacó que "se sacrificaron como animales".

"Más importante que la victoria, me siento muy orgulloso de mi equipo. Por encima del resultado. El Real Madrid puede perder, incluso pudo hacerlo hoy (ayer), pero siempre debe jugar como hoy, sacrificándose como animales", manifestó.
Mourinho matizó sus palabras tras la derrota ante Sevilla, en donde dijo que "no tenía equipo".
Su conferencia tuvo a los periodistas como destinatarios iniciales de sus mensajes. Cuando le preguntaron por su celebración en el gol definitivo, el portugués no se reprimió.
"En mi cerebro vi un periodista, una computadora, la tecla de borrar y comenzar de nuevo la crónica. Tengo un 'hacker' que lo tenía todo controlado", comentó en inglés.
Según aseguró Mourinho, los periodistas estaban preparados para "sacudir fuerte" con la derrota, algo que habría quedado abortado con el tanto final de Cristiano Ronaldo. "Mala suerte", dijo con ironía a los periodistas.
Más allá de eso, Mourinho se mostró muy satisfecho con la imagen de su equipo. "En Sevilla (anterior partido de Liga) hemos tenido jugadores que no han recuperado ni un balón, que no recuperaron un balón dividido. Pocos llegaron cansados al final. Hoy ha sido exactamente lo contrario: equipo sólido, compacto, ganando balones divididos ante un rival más preparado para este tipo de juego", analizó.
Mourinho habló de un equipo lleno de fortaleza. "El equipo sufrió un gol y continuó, recibió otro y continuó... Esto es Real Madrid, digno del Real Madrid. No soy nadie en la historia del Real Madrid, pero tengo el derecho de decir que el madridismo quiere este compromiso", aseguró.
El portugués habló de recuperar el ADN del equipo. "Hoy teníamos la autoestima baja, dudas en el equipo. Era difícil jugar mejor de lo que lo hicimos. Fue una alegría muy grande de todos. Hemos recuperado nuestro ADN y hemos ganado un partido importante para clasificarnos en un grupo muy duro", analizó.

Manuel Iturra debuta en goleada de Málaga en la Champions League

El volante nacional jugó todo el complemento en el gran triunfo ante Zenit por el grupo C. El equipo de Manuel Pellegrini jugó a gran nivel.

18/09/2012 - 17:34

El chileno Manuel Iturra debutó en Málaga y lo hizo en la goleada ante Zenit por 3-0 en un compromiso válido por el grupo C de la Champions League.
El ex jugador de Universidad de Chile, ingresó en el complemento en el equipo de Manuel Pellegrini y aportó con un gran despliegue y afirmó el mediocampo.
El arranque de los dirigidos por Manuel Pellegrini fue excepcional, ya que a los tres minutos Isco abrió el marcador con un gran remate de derecho y colocó el balón en el palo más lejano del golero Malafeev.
Y 10 minutos más tarde, llegó la segunda cifra para Málaga. Tras centro de Gámez desde el sector derecho, el delantero argentino Javier Saviola definió de zurda con el arco descubierto.
Zenit, tuvo en Hulk y Kerzhakov como sus jugadores más peligrosos, pero no pudieron vulnerar la resistencia de Willy Caballero. Los pupilos de Pellegrini pudieron sentenciar el partido en la primera mitad, pero Saviola y Eliseo, no definieron bien.
En el complemento, Iturra mostró su despliegue y no cometió errores. Si bien el duelo fue muy lento, apareció a los 75' Isco, quien con un gran remate desde fuera del área cerró las cifras con un potente remate.
Málaga comenzó de buena manera su sueño en la Champions League y sumó sus tres primeros puntos con autoridad y además, quedó líder del grupo C, ya que AC Milan igualó 0-0 con Anderlecht.
Pellegrini por su parte, volvió a plasmar en el estadio La Rosaleda su gran manejo de grupo y mantuvo la racha ganadora en la temporada.

Estrada, Contreras y Carrasco debutaron en la Champions League con una derrota

Montpellier, Olympiakos y Dinamo Zagreb sucumbieron de local ante Arsenal, Schalke 04 y Porto respectivamente.

18/09/2012 - 18:11

Marco Estrada, Pablo Contreras y Bryan Carrasco corrieron la misma suerte en la Champions League, puesto que conocieron la derrota en sus respectivos equipos.
El volante nacional que milita en Montpellier jugó hasta el minuto 78 en la caída por 1-2 ante Arsenal por el grupo B. Estrada fue reemplazado por el ex Unión Española Emanuel Herrera.
Montpellier se puso en ventaja a los 9 minutos con la anotación de Belhanda, pero Podolski a los 16' igualó y a los 18' Gervinho le dio la victoria a los "Gunners".
En el otro compromiso del grupo, Pablo Contreras corrió la misma suerte que Estrada, ya que Olympiakos se inclinó por 1-2 ante Schalke 04 en Grecia.
El ex jugador de Colo Colo fue titular, pero no afirmar la zaga del equipo griego, quienes a los 41 minutos estaban en desventaja tras la conquista de Howedes. Igualó a los 58' Abdoun, pero a los 59' el holandes Huntelaar le dio la victoria a los germanos.
Y por el grupo A, Dinamo Zagreb perdió 0-2 ante Porto en Croacia. El lateral Bryan Carrasco ingresó a los 68 minutos, cuando su equipo perdía por 1-0 tras la anotación de Lucho González a los 41'.
Carrasco no tuvo un buen desempeño y a los 92' Defour, sentenció el marcador y le dio la victoria a Porto.

Bieber's mom open opens up about dark past - Justin Bieber's Mom Pattie Mallette: I Was Sexually Abused

Justin Bieber's millions of fans are fully aware of the teen pop phenom's humble beginnings as a young Canadian YouTube sensation, and now, thanks to a new memoir they are learning a little bit more about his mother, Pattie Mallette.

Penning her own memoir, Nowhere But Up: The Story of Justin Bieber's Mom, Mallette, 36, promoted her new book during a Tuesday interview with TODAY's Kathie Lee Gifford, and opened up about her life as a struggling single mom who lost her virginity at age 15 became pregnant at 17.
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Surviving a suicide attempt in her teens after being sexually abused, Mallette told Gifford she had a spiritual awakening when she was visited by a Christian counselor in a psychiatric ward during her recovery. "I just knew I couldn't [abort it]. I just knew I couldn't," Mallette -- who was "messed up" on drugs and alcohol at the time she tried to take her own life -- said. "I just know I had to keep him," she told Gifford. "I didn't know how I was going to do it. But I just knew that I couldn't abort. I had to do my best. I had to see what I could do. And I was determined to do whatever it took."
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Abuse survivor Mallette was inspired to tell her story so young girls -- many of whom are fans of her son -- can relate to her struggle, and calls the writing process cathartic.
"I pretty much bared my soul. It definitely furthered my healing process," she says of penning Nowhere But Up. "Justin's really supportive, and really proud of me."

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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

ROYAL TOPLESS SCANDAL: THE Editor of CHI magazine in Italy has defended the publication of 18 topless pictures of Kate Middleton — the Duchess of Cambridge

Tuesday September 18, 2012

THE Editor of CHI magazine in Italy has defended the publication of 18 topless pictures of Kate Middleton — the Duchess of Cambridge/
Alfonso Signorini said he has done nothing illegal and he published the 26-page photo feature to show how the royal family in Britain had modernized.
“I published them with a conviction that they are pictures of a modern contemporary duchess,” Alfonso told Sky News, which said that off-camera Signorini had described her as “resembling a Greek goddess”.
Signorini said it was legal in Italy to take photographs on “a public thoroughfare” and the photos could just as easily been taken by a member of the public standing on the road bordering Lord Linley’s Chateau d’Autet.
It has been estimated the photos were all taken from between 400m and 800m away, which would have meant a member of the public would have to have been equipped with an expensive long-lens camera.
CHI magazine – like France’s Closer magazine, which caused a furor by publishing photos of the duchess topless on Friday — is owned by former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi‘s media company Mondadori.
Signorini said it was “a very important scoop” for the magazine which rushed out its special edition on Monday, two days ahead of its normal Wednesday publication date.
Meanwhile, Kate’s hubby Prince William has vowed to see the people responsible for taking topless pictures of his wife put behind bars.
The heir to the to the throne has even told his confidantes that he is willing to give evidence in court to help seek justice for the future Queen.
William has told pals that he will not just pursue Closer magazine in the French civil courts but will also pursue criminal action.
“I want them jailed,” William told pals.
The royal couple is currently in the middle of a nine-day Far East tour to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
“They will take any action they can within the law to seek redress,” William’s spokesman said. “They’ve been clear that they will not allow this to intrude on their enjoyment of the tour, or more importantly their work on behalf of the Queen.
“The couple always felt very strongly about privacy and harassment. It’s part of a very long-standing and heartfelt position by the Duke and Prince Harry, given their past, to do everything they can to protect themselves.”

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KATE MIDDLETON: Swaying to the South Pacific beat: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge don grass skirts to join in tribal dance on royal tour

Kate and William touch down in remote island cluster of Tuvalu
They donned grass skirts to take part in a traditional welcome dance
They are carried from private jet on thrones behind procession of performers
Royal couple had previously snorkelled and had private dinner before flying
Stop in Tuvalu is the last leg of their Diamond Jubilee Tour

Swaying in time to the music, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge became true South Pacific royalty today when they donned colourful skirts and danced the night away at a gathering of island chiefs.
The couple are currently on the island of Tuvalu, one of the most remote spots on earth, to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Until now they have been members of Tuvalu's royal family in name only - but after their display at an inter-island singing celebration earlier they became fully fledged members of the community.
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Shake their hips: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge donned grass skirts and took part in a traditional welcome dance today on the last leg of their South Pacific tour

Traditional dance: The Royal couple seem to be enjoying the dance, known as Fatele after arriving in Tuvalu

Star of the show: Princess Kate joined local women in costume during the dance

William and Kate shimmied, swayed their hips and moved their arms as they joined six island communities of the South Pacific nation at a fatele or local dance where groups try to out sing and dance each other in a friendly rivalry.
The Duchess looked the more natural and got to her feet time after time to join the performers, while William left it till in later in the evening to try out his moves.
At one stage, however, both had colourful skirts tied around them to make them really feel the part.

Natural performer: Kate got to her feet and joined in many times during the dance

The Duchess of Cambridge visit Tuvalu and dance traditional dance

Looking the part: Kate got involved in the South Pacific tradition

Spraying dancers: Kate performed another tradition where dignitaries sprayed dancers with perfume as a mark of respect and gratitude

Another tradition associated with the event is for dignitaries to spray perfume or scent on dancers they like as a mark of respect and gratitude.
Armed with a bottle of Paul Smith London for Men, both royals liberally sprayed the performers.
The Duke and Duchess clearly enjoyed themselves, laughing and joking with each other.
VIDEO: Duchess of Cambridge dons a grass skirt to join in with tribal dance

To celebrate: The couple are on the island of Tuvalu, one of the most remote spots on earth, to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Shimmied: William and Kate shimmied along with six island communities as the groups tried to out sing and dance each other in a friendly rivalry

Hands in the air: Kate and her fellow dancers are all smiles as they perform

Line dancing: The Duchess looks a little nervous as she adjusts her headgear alongside the dancers

At the end, William summed it up as 'good, really good - an amazing evening' when asked by Tapugao Falefou, a senior government official who helped organise the royal visit, if he had enjoyed himself.
The rousing event capped a busy but exciting day for the royals who were welcomed with a greeting not seen since the Queen last set foot on the Funafuti, Tuvalu's main island in 1982.
The couple later toured the village in their carriage that had been fitted to a large flat bed truck that flew William's royal standard from its cabin.

On tour: Kate spoke to students at Nauti Primary School on Tuvalu

Kate was shown a child's school book as she sat in the classroom

William donned a wreath of flowers during the visit to the local primary school

KATE AND WILLIAM VISIT NAUTI PRIMARY SCHOOL TUVALU

Centre of attention: The couple took a tour of the primary school as well as a university and an exhibition showcasing traditional houses and crafts from the islands

Captive audience: The school children watch on as Kate speaks to the class

It was part of a motorcade that featured a number of 4X4 vehicles and at the front and back had an escort of policemen without helmets riding small motorbikes.
Their tour took them to a school and a university and to an exhibition showcasing traditional houses and crafts from across a number of the islands.
But the highlight of the visit was the rousing end to the night when the island communities sang in glorious unison to the enjoyment of the royal couple.
Before they arrived at the hall the royals enjoyed a banquet fit for two kings at a nearby venue that also saw the chiefs and politicians enjoy the sumptuous meal.

Table talk: William and Kate also spoke to locals at the University of the South Pacific

The locals listened intently as Kate spoke to them at the University of the South Pacific

Kate looked stunning in a yellow dress and flower head dress as she toured Tuvalu

Kate clearly enjoyed her time among the local children at the primary school, sitting with them and touring the school grounds

Kate arrived barefoot, as were all the other guests, and had changed into a long flowing dress by Angela Temperley, while William had taken his shoes off to walk on the matted floor but kept his socks on.
Sat on two low stools while everyone else sat crossed legged on the floor the royals watched as two men strained carrying a huge platter to the Duke while another pair lifted an enormous spread of food and placed it in front of Kate.

Having a smashing time: Kate applauds as William cracks open a coconut

Thirst quencher: William and Kate drink coconut milk from a tree planted by the Queen when she visited in 1982

Green fingers: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge plant coconut trees

Island game: William played a Tulvaluian game with coconuts called Te Ano

Featured on the menu were raw slices of Paala fish, and a main course of leg of pork and roast chicken, local seafood was served including lobster and fresh clam, while vegetables included lauluu – local spinach -rolled mashed breadfruit with sweet potato leaf stuffing and pumpkin.
For dessert were banana fritters and fruits from pawpaw to bananas and utanu tao – baked germinating coconut - but as is traditional there was no alcohol to wash down the food but pii – fresh green coconut juice drank with straws – and iced water.
Like the other guests each of the royals had a waitress sat in front of them waving a fan in case of flies and the Duke and Duchess chatted to the women who pointed out the dishes to describing what they were.

Throne of a different kind: The couple sat at heart-shaped thrones for a celebratory meal today

Offering: William and Kate were presented with food at the meal in Funafuti on Tuvalu

The royal couple arrived on the small cluster of islands in the South Pacific, and were greeted by an enthusiastic 5,000-strong local crowd.
William and Kate’s plane had landed on the tiny strip at Funafuti which doubles as a playground for local children and sports pitch for adults who want to play football or the local game of te ano - similar to volleyball.
Thousands of residents from the island and Tuvalu’s other outcrops and atolls lined the runway which receives only a few planes a week, and waved and cheered the procession.
Two days of holiday have been called to mark the brief royal visit which ends tomorrow, but in the laidback tradition of ‘island time’ the previous two Fridays have seen little work done as people spruced up buildings and roads for the arrival of the royals.
The procession stopped in front of a guard of honour and nearby were island chiefs, dressed in colourful costumes, who were waiting to greet the royals along with Tuvalu’s governor general, Sir Iakoba Taeia Italeli, and prime minister Willy Telavi.
A choir of schoolchildren gave a beautiful rendition of the British national anthem as the guard of honour stood to attention. The Duchess wore a sunflower yellow dress featuring broderie anglaise by an undisclosed maker, and her favourite wedges.

King and Queen for the day: William and Kate are carried on thrones after their arrival at Funafuti in Tuvalu today as they await the judgment in Paris

Special greeting: The Duke and Duchess's seated journey continued even after they touched down, as they were carried on thrones behind a procession of dancers

Grand entrance: The couple received a royal welcome, led by some 40 singing women dressed in vibrant costumes made specially for the occasion

After the couple chatted with the chiefs, a bare-chested islander wearing a leaf skirt blew a conch shell three times to signal the start of the fatele - a traditional welcoming ceremony - and the chiefs and politicians filed into the Vaiaku Falekaupule, a hall where community gatherings are held.
After taking their seats William and Kate had a necklace of tiny sea shells and wooden beads, called a te pakasoa, placed around their necks and were crowned with a garland of frangipani flowers.
Sat at their feet was a man armed with a white handkerchief whose job it was to swat away flies from two coconuts, freshly picked and with straws sticking out of them, which were refreshment.
People began to crowd around the edge of the windowless building and a stray dog wandered past one entrance a few metres from the royal couple oblivious to the historic visit taking place.
After a performance by a group of singers and dancers who created an electric atmosphere, with singing that was as deafening as it was rousing, the Duke rose to his feet and described their island nation as the highlight of the couple’s Diamond Jubilee tour.
William tried his hand at speaking Tuvaluan and when he said ‘talofa’ - hello - the guests replied in the language.

Friendly welcome: William and Kate are carried from their private jet in Tuvalu, where thousands greeted them on the small cluster of islands

He went on to tell them: ‘Tuvalu and the people’s of these islands hold a very special place in the Queen’s heart. Her Majesty well remembers the warmth of the traditional Tuvaluan welcome she and the Duke of Edinburgh received on the occasion of her last visit to her people in 1982.’
Speaking about the memorable greeting the Queen and Philip received when they were carried aloft in carriages from the Royal Yacht Britannia, the Duke said: ‘Indeed the whole world remembers the reception you gave Her Majesty back then it is one of the iconic images of her reign.
‘It is precisely because of the Queen’s deep love for this place and the stories we have heard from her about its great natural beauty, its rich culture and the friendliness and character of its people that Catherine and I have been so looking forward to our visit.
‘It is the highlight of the Diamond Jubilee tour on her behalf, we are very delighted to be here. Your wonderful welcome has to be the most original and quite literally uplifting ever. We will both remember it and the joy and happiness of what has followed for the rest of our lives.’
William ended with more Tuvaluan ‘fakafetai larsi’ - thank you very much.

Enjoying the scenery: The royal couple soak up the atmosphere in Tuvalu on the latest leg of their tour

Having a ball: After her giggling fit yesterday, the Duke and Duchess were again in good spirits after arriving in Tuvalu today despite the court case hanging over them

The Duchess, still wearing her headpiece, drinks from a coconut in Funafuti, Tuvalu, during which she appeared to be enjoying herself

Private moment: The royal couple share an aside as the welcome celebrations continue in Tuvalu

Meeting the locals: Kate talks to a dancer dressed with a brightly-coloured headpiece after touching down in Tuvalu

Happy to be here: The Duchess, wearing a primrose dress with a lace overlay, gets to know locals after touching down in Tuvalu

William and Kate had earlier stayed on the South Pacific isle of Tavanipupu, where they had a private meal in one of the most romantic spots on earth.

The Duke and Duchess also went snorkelling under the stars in the middle of a tropical downpour last night.
The couple were staying on the South Pacific isle of Tavanipupu, one of the most romantic spots on earth.
After the anguish of recent days, they enjoyed a few brief hours of private time as they cooled off in the Coral Sea before enjoying dinner on the deck of their £785 a night thatched bungalow on the exclusive resort, away from even their Scotland Yard bodyguards.
A source said: 'It was utterly beautiful and they enjoyed themselves immensely.'
Pamela Kimberly, the resort's co-owner, said: 'I was astounded at how down to Earth and lovely they were. They just seemed to love it. They were happy and relaxed.
'When they arrived, we gave them a pina colada each made from rum, fresh pineapple juice and coconut cream. William liked it so much, we gave him another one. He had two, she had one.'

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'They got straight into the snorkelling and saw lots of beautiful fish. They were just swimming and enjoying the island. They had dinner on their own private jetty. This morning they walked out on the big dock.

Safe descent: The Duchess disembarks from the private jet after landing at Honiara International Airport today

Fan of flying: The Duchess earlier held a fan as she prepared to board the private jet to Tuvalu with her husband

The Duchess battled the humidity in the South Pacific by using this fan as she boarded the private jet

Ready to board: Kate gives a cheerful wave to onlookers at Honiara Airport as the couple embarked for the final leg of their tour

Pre-flight routine: The Duchess had earlier chatted to Solomon Island officials as her and her husband prepared to board the private jet to Tuvalu

Pre-flight routine: The Duchess had earlier chatted to Solomon Island officials as she and her husband prepared to board the private jet to Tuvalu

THE SOLOMON ISLANDS: A WELL KEPT SECRET PARADISE

They were the scene of fierce fighting between the Americans and Japanese during WWII before infighting broke out in the late 1990s. In 2007 they were struck by a major earthquake and subsequent tsunami.
It's fair to say the Solomon Islands were in desperate need of this Royal boost.
Lying east of Papua New Guinea there are nearly 1,000 islands in all covering around 11,000 square miles.
They are still far from being a tourist destination, but some parts remain an undiscovered gem for divers and those looking for adventure. A wealth of coral reefs team with fish - and WWII wrecks - in the Central Province area, while to the west volcanoes bubble under the surface.
Tonight Kate and William are staying on the five star private island resort of Tavanipupu, an ideal honeymoon destination.
The island had been a coconut plantation in the 19th century before English interior decorator Dennis Bellote and his late partner Keith Paske bought it in the 1970s.
In 2010 the population of the Solomon Islands was just over half a million people. The majority are Christian but the worship of ancestors is still widely practised in village areas.
One of the ancestral beliefs is that the soul is re-incarnated in birds, reptiles or sharks. As such these creatures are held in high regard. Solomon Islanders have traditionally worshipped the shark and when warriors went out on raiding parties to rival islanders, some of the tribesmen would usually swim alongside in shark costumes.
Handicraft skills are also passed down through the generations as is the ability to play the pan pipes.
The Duke and Duchess have received nothing but a warm welcome from islanders during their tour of the South Pacific, so it's hard to believe that up until the 1930s they were considered violent and dangerous head-hunting, cannibals who worshipped skulls.
The Islands remain at a steamy 27C (80F) throughout most of the year, but there is some respite from June to August with cooler temperatures. November to April sees more, frequent rain - and the occasional cyclone.

'At least the weather was glorious for them this morning. Last night it poured down for hours. But that did not stop William and Kate wanting to eat outdoors beneath a bamboo gazebo at the end of their jetty.
'They had some shelter but that's not completely waterproof, I can tell that but they just wanted to be outside,'
'They couldn't have been more complimentary about the island. They said they would definitely tell their friends about it. And that meant a lot to us.
Ms Kimberly, who has spent £3.69 million buying and upgrading the island, hopes that the royal visit will lead to a boom in bookings. 'After four years of hard work, it felt like it was worth the whole thing,' she said.
Tavanipupu is already the top-rated destination on holiday review website TripAdvisor in the South Pacific and in the top 10 rated in the world, according to John Sullivan, chairman of the board that runs the island.
The couple have spent the last two days in the Solomon Islands learning more about the Melenesian culture and passing on the good wishes of the Queen, who is still, remarkably, head of state.
Today they arrived back in the capital, Honiara, where they boarded their private jet for the last leg of their Diamond Jubilee tour to Tuvalu.
Kate, 30, was wearing a pretty primrose dress made for her by an anonymous dressmaker which had a lace overlay dotted with flowers.
Her hair was swept back in a bun - no bad thing due to the oppressive humidity - and on her feet were one of her favourite Russell and Bromley wedges.
As they changed over planes, William, dressed in a dark blue suit, stood for the National Anthem and then inspected a guard of honour before he and his wife waved one last goodbye and then flew off out over the crystal waters.
The couple will swap their night of luxury to stay in the spartan apartment of an Australian naval officer on Tuvalu, as accommodation is so limited on one of the most remote places ion the globe.
Tuvalu is a remote cluster of islands at the other end of the South Pacific, with a population of barely 10,000 people.
It last hosted a royal visit in 1882 when the Queen, who is also head of state there, and Prince Philip were ferried to shore from the royal yacht in garlanded canoes.
They were then hoisted onto the shoulders of dozens of strapping warriors and carried through the street of the capital Funafuti.
Although they are arriving by plane, the Duke and Duchess have been promised a similarly exotic welcome involving some sort of vessel and the same strapping young men - but even aides admit that they don't quite know what the locals have in mind.
'It will be a bit of an adventure - for all of us,' said one.
Tuvalu is the fourth smallest state in the world after the Vatican City, Monaco and neighbouring Nauru.

The archipelago of nine coral atolls came under British jurisdiction in 1877 and became a colony in 1915.
The islands were granted self governance in 1978.
Television was only introduced five years ago - allowing islanders to watch William and Kate's royal wedding last year for the first time.
Ifikhar Ayar, Tuvaluan Consul to the UK, said the islanders were thrilled at their visit.
'Tuvaluans respect royalty very much. The people have a strong devotion to Her Majesty The Queen.'

Flying high: The royal couple have received a hugely warm and friendly welcome from all officials in the Solomon Islands throughout their trip

The Duke of Cambridge climbs into the private jet for the trip to Tuvalu, a cluster of islands with a population of just over 10,000

All smiles: The Duchess looked relaxed and happy as her and William flew from the international airport in Honiara today

Jetting off: William and Kate flew from Honiara on a private jet to the last leg of the tour in Tuvalu

EBAY REMOVES COPIES OF ITALIAN MAG WHICH PUBLISHED PICS AS BIDS TOP £120

Trashy: The issue of Italian 'Chi' magazine which published the pictures

ebay has decided to remove copies of Closer featuring the photos of the Duchess of Cambridge after shameless eBay sellers attempted to cash in on the topless photos by selling copies of the magazine on the auction website.
eBay's decision came after feedback from mebers.
A spokeswoman said today: 'Following strong feedback from the eBay community, we will be removing these items, and are already in the process of doing so.'
Bids for a copy of Italian 'Chi' magazine containing the images had by this morning reached a staggering £122.
A description of the magazine shows the offending image itself of Kate sunbathing topless.
It adds underneath that the magazine 'features the much talked about topless photos of Kate Middleton'.
The description then insists that the magazine is 'well worth it - 26 page spread!!'.
By 8am this morning there had been 26 bids for a copy of the magazine, with the top price a whopping £122.
The down market Italian magazine published 18 controversial pictures of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on holiday.
And in a bizarre and at times embarrassing series of interviews its editor described Kate as a 'Greek goddess' and William as a 'fine figure of man.'
Alfonso Signorini, 48, went ahead with the publication despite calls from Buckingham Palace to respect the couple's privacy.
In a tasteless and trashy article accompanying the photos the magazine also commissioned a plastic surgeon Paolo Santanche to describe the Duchess’s body.
Signorini, 48, a former Latin teacher said: 'I really don't see what all the fuss is about. I don't see how a topless photo in 2012 can create all these scandal and controversy. Kate is a very beautiful woman. What is the problem - and William is also a fine figure of a man.
'All Kate is doing is sunbathing topless like millions of other women. They are a normal couple in love.'
The pictures are the same ones that were used in the French magazine Closer last week and which were taken while the couple were on holiday in a French chateau in Provence.

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