Water Cooler Chat: From Prince Harry's birthday to London Fashion Week

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published 15 September 2019

Here's the news you missed over the weekend...

Missed the news this weekend? Don’t sweat it – we’ve got you covered.

Here are some news stories you probably should have heard about to help you survive the dreaded Monday morning ‘water cooler chat’ at the office.

In this Monday’s Water Cooler Chat, we cover everything from Prince Harry's birthday to London Fashion Week – it’s been an eventful weekend.

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Prince Harry celebrated his 35th birthday

Prince Harry celebrated his birthday this week, with the Duke of Sussex turning 35-years-old.

‘Wishing a very happy birthday to His Royal Highness Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex!,’ the Sussex Royal Instagram account posted alongside a series of photographs about the nation’s favourite, going on to share a personal message from Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex.

‘Your service to the causes you care so deeply for inspires me every day. You are the best husband and most amazing dad to our son. We love you ❤️ Happiest birthday!’

Other royal family members were quick to wish Prince Harry a happy birthday, with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge taking to Instagram to post : ‘Wishing a very happy birthday to The Duke of Sussex today! 🎂’

It is not known how Prince Harry spent his birthday, but it is being assumed that he spent the day with his wife Meghan Markle and his new baby, Archie. This will be Harry’s first birthday since becoming a father.

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London Fashion Week came to the capital

London Fashion Week SS20 came to the capital, making viral news for everything from those photographs of Harper Beckham and Anna Wintour FROW at VB SS2O to the extinction rebellion protests.

For a full run down of London Fashion Week, we've compiled our favourite LFW moments and the best street style looks off the runway.

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Felicity Huffman has been sentenced for the college admissions scandal

The college admissions scandal came to a head this weekend as actress Felicity Huffman was sentenced to jail time for her involvement.

Huffman, who was one of the parents caught bribing school officials to get their children into top colleges, allegedly facilitated where and when one of their daughters would take an SAT which would then be falsified, sending a $15,000 wire payment to a charity in payment.

The 56-year-old has been sentenced to 14 days in prison after she pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud earlier this year.

Lori Loughlin, another actress involved is yet to be sentenced.

Jenny Proudfoot is an award-winning journalist, specialising in lifestyle, culture, entertainment, international development and politics. She has worked at Marie Claire UK for seven years, rising from intern to Features Editor and is now the most published Marie Claire writer of all time. She was made a 30 under 30 award-winner last year and named a rising star in journalism by the Professional Publishers Association.