PRINCE ANDREW returned to Britain last night after a highly public skiing weekend in the Swiss Alps with his former wife, the former Sarah Ferguson, and their two young children, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
The weekend break at a chalet owned by her friend Paddy McNally, the motor racing millionaire, came amid mounting speculation that the two - who divorced last year - plan to live together once again at Sunninghill Park.
Princess Diana will give away the entire proceeds of her auction of designer dresses to AIDS and cancer research charities.
She will split all the money raised by the Christie's auction - it is expected to be well over £1 million - between two of her favourite charities, said Michael Gibbins, her senior financial manager.
Frank Launder, who wrote, directed and produced some of the most popular films in the heyday of British cinema - including the St Trinian's comedies - died in Monaco yesterday, at the age of 91.
With Sidney Gilliat he took turns in writing scripts, directing and producing a series of films ranging from wartime hits such as Millions Like Us, Waterloo Road, and The Rake's Progress, to the St Trinian's comedies.
Romania's ex King Michael (75), his citizenship restored by the new government, is to visit his homeland this week for the first time since a triumphant return five years ago.
An actor who played Deng Xiaoping in a recent movie says he wants to avoid being typecast in the role.
Shi Xin (25) had his debut as the late paramount leader in Battles for Glory over Taihang Mountains, an action packed tale of Deng's exploits which had its premiere in December.