Prince William and his wife Kate shared a sweet moment as they wished Irish people a happy St Patrick's Day in a video message. William and Kate joined a host of global figures to take part in a video released by the Irish Foreign Ministry to mark the country's national day. Turning to his wife and gently teasing, William said: "How come you got that easy bit? The couple reflected on their trip to Ireland a year ago, which came just before the first UK national lockdown. Read more: Meghan Markle sends personalised notes to women starting new jobs.

Kate Middleton's younger sister, Pippa Middleton, gave birth to her second child at 4. Pippa Middleton has welcomed her second child with husband James Matthews, a beautiful baby girl. The name is thought to be a tribute to her grandmothers - Carole Elizabeth Middleton and Jane Matthews, and there may also be a little nod to the Queen. A source told Hello magazine :"Mother and baby are doing well. Pippa welcomed Arthur at the Lindo Wing in Paddington, where Kate had all three of her children, however it's not known if she returned there for her second birth. Kate and Pippa's mum, Carole, only officially confirmed her younger daughter was expecting earlier this month. Do you enjoy reading about the royal family?

William snapped back at reporters during the public appearance, saying his family was "very much not" racist. He also told reporters in attendance that he had not yet spoken to his brother Harry, Prince of Wales. But he conceded he "will do", while Kate walked beside him on Thursday, less than 72 hours after the interview aired in the UK. Kate, meanwhile, was accused of making Meghan cry in a row "pertaining to flower girl dresses. William and Kate both donned face coverings today, at a public appearance promoting a mental health initiative.

At least one coalition staffer involved in a group which shared images of themselves performing sex acts in Parliament House has been sacked. Ten News reported on Monday a small group of staffers had set up a Facebook Messenger group which enabled them to share images and video of sex acts. An unidentified whistleblower said at times the acts had been performed on the desks of female MPs. Finance Minister Simon Birmingham on Monday evening called for their immediate removal, telling an estimates hearing he was "disgusted and appalled" by the claims. Senator Birmingham said it further demonstrated the need for the inquiry by Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins into parliament's workplace culture.