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When you read this much of what will be written about the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in baseball will have already been done. Since June is our Men’s issue, I’ll use this platform as a conclusion to all of that. I’ll weave my father, Harold Malkin, into this narrative because his enlightened view for those times (the 1940s and 50s) remains one of my fondest memories. My dad loved baseball and imparted that love to me. Living in Philadelphia, we were Phillies fans through thick and thin. Back then, mostly thin. In the 1950s (except for the 1950 Whiz Kids) the Phillies were regularly hammered into submission by the Brooklyn Dodgers. Duke Snider, Roy Campanella, Don Newcombe, Pee Wee Reese and of course Jackie Robinson beat down on what were otherwise decent (but all White) Phillies teams. Dad always made it a point to take me to Dodgers games. The games were always sold out and the attendees were, unlike for other teams, about 75% Black fans who rooted vociferously for the Dodgers. Being a kid, I did not understand what was going on. “Why are all these people rooting for the Dodgers?” My dad explained in detail what Jackie Robinson (he was the engine that drove that Dodgers team) and his bravery in the face of open hostility and eventually what all of the other great Black Major Leaguers of that time, like Campanella, Newcombe, Willie Mays, Larry Doby, Minnie Minoso and Monte Irvin, meant to baseball. And not just to baseball, but to America. He then gave me a book titled, Great Negro Baseball Players. In it were profiles of the great Negro League stars who never had a chance to play in the Majors (or like Satchel Paige made it at the end of his career). Josh Gibson, Buck Leonard, Cool Papa Bell, Pop Lloyd and many others. My eyes were opened. I had never learned that in school. So here’s to my father, Harold (or Heschel as his friends called him). Here’s to the Dodgers and their wisdom and also to 1947 Dodgers like Pee Wee Reese and Clem Labine who embraced a Black teammate. Finally, here’s to the brave and trail-breaking legacy of Jackie Robinson.
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Marvelous Men MAKING THEIR MARKS Malibu is filled with remarkable men who make a positive difference in everything they do. The following four men in particular have spent the majority of their lives working toward the greater good for all.
“Don’t count the days—make the days count.” –Muhammad Ali As the captain of Fire Station 88 in Malibu, Alex Abdalla takes great pride in the vocation that enables him to have a positive impact on other people’s lives— especially in the midst of tragedy. “Some days, work can be very difficult,” says Alex, a resident of Oak Park. But responding to a structure fire or helping a person in need “really keeps me going, knowing I can positively impact someone on their worst possible day. I appreciate instances where I can make somebody’s day a little brighter.” Alex found his calling to the Fire Department at an early age. “When I got out of high school, I thought I wanted to be a vet,” Alex remembers. “Then I started taking fire science classes and found I had a strong interest… so I made the career choice around 18 years old and was hired by South Pasadena in 2001. I was there almost five years then I was hired on by L.A. County.” In addition to his job, “my family keeps me busy outside of work,” says Alex, who has two sons, ages 3 and 5, and a daughter on the way. When he’s on duty, especially during busy times like the fire season, he can be away from home for long periods of time, “so when I go home, I try to be the most active parent as I possibly can.” Looking back on his life so far, he believes his greatest accomplishment is “my family 100%!” This is a big reason why he’s looking forward to the next chapter in his life, because “my oldest is going to be 14 when I retire. I’m really looking forward to being able to be an active parent with school and sports and be a part of all those formative years of my kids.”
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When it comes to the immediate future, “I am very happy being able to serve the community of Malibu, and I’m looking forward to continuing to do so for the foreseeable future,” he says. Upon retirement, “I’m also looking forward to spending time with my family, including vacations, watching my family grow and being an active part of their lives.” As far as his secrets to success, Alex believes “persistence, hard work and not giving up” are important key factors to manifesting goals and dreams. “Stick with something—it can always get better if you put in the effort.” Additionally, “stay passionate about what you want. If you’re passionate, the interest will always stay there and the work will not seem like work.” These ideals coincide with one of Alex’s favorite quotes by Muhammad Ali: “Don’t count the days—make the days count.” “Especially in today’s world…do the best you can,” Alex emphasizes. “Do what’s best for you and your family.” This advice is particularly important as the world continues to navigate during these incredibly challenging times. “Understanding what you have control over and what you don’t have control over is integral…being able to understand that you have the most control over the decisions you make,” he advises. “Continue to make those decisions and don’t worry about what the other person is doing. I think people are good natured and well-intended…it’s important to be able to stay within your lane and make decisions that are best for you, and understand what you have control over.”
Alex Abdalla, Captain of Fire Station 88
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“In the end everything will be okay—and if it’s not okay…it’s not the end.” John Paul DeJoria worked as a janitor, sold encyclopedias door-to-door and lived in his car long before he became a self-made billionaire, businessman and philanthropist. “I had a deadbeat dad from 2 years old—I never had a father, but my mother did a damn good job of raising us,” recalls John Paul, adding that he and his brother were in foster care because of medical and financial challenges his mom had at a young age. Little did he know at the time that these early struggles would pave his future path of helping others in need. “When I was about 6 years old, my mother took my brother and I to downtown L.A.,” remembers John Paul of the excursion in the 1950s when trolley cars were a primary mode of transportation. “There was a guy ringing a bell, and my mother gave my brother and I one dime,” he continues. “She told us to walk over together and give the dime to the man ringing the bell and put it in his bucket.” At such a young age, John Paul was perplexed by the request to give a stranger a dime, “because in those days, that was the cost of three candy bars.” That’s when his mother told him the man ringing the bell was from The Salvation Army. “My mom said to us, ‘Boys, that’s The Salvation Army, and they take care of people that have no home to live in and no food to eat,” John Paul remembers. “We could only afford a dime, and my mother told us always to remember there will be somebody who needs more than you and I—never forgot that.” Flash forward to the man John Paul is today. Widely known as the co-founder of John Paul Mitchell Hair Systems and Patrón Spirits Company, he most recently made a $5 million donation to Austin’s Mobile Loaves and Fishes, a social outreach ministry that has been
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empowering communities into a lifestyle of service with the homeless since 1998. This ministry includes a 51-acre neighborhood development that provides affordable, permanent housing for those coming out of chronic homelessness. In other charitable endeavors, John Paul signed Bill Gates and Warren Buffet’s “The Giving Pledge” in 2011 as a formal promise to continue giving back. The same year, he established JP’s Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation as a hub for his charitable investments, which support the core values of his companies: sustainability, social responsibility and animal-friendliness. “It makes me happy to help someone turn their life around,” John Paul says. “When you give to someone else without asking for anything in return, it’s the best feeling.” A resident of Austin, Texas, for more than two decades, John Paul also has a house in Malibu which he calls his “family getaway house” that’s big enough for all his loved ones to gather in one location. “The Malibu house that I built will be there forever and never be sold—it will stay in the family forever,” says John Paul, adding that he has a daughter and grandchildren who live in Malibu, where his favorite restaurant is Ollo on Pacific Coast Highway. As people throughout the world continue to navigate their lives during today’s challenging times, John Paul offers the following advice: “You cannot change yesterday’s newspapers. It’s already happened, so anything that was negative, get rid of that,” he emphasizes. “The more you’re carrying bad thoughts on your shoulders, the more you’re stuck in the past. Immediately think of something positive—switch your mind to a happy time.” It’s also important to remember: “In the end everything will be okay—and if it’s not okay…it’s not the end.”
John Paul DeJoria, Philanthropist
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“The deed carries its own reward.” As a Gas Company Pipeline Technician for nearly four decades, Chris Cook takes great pride in making sure that high pressure gas lines are located correctly for contractors and ensuring everyone’s safety. “I also try my best to lead by example in regard to having a good work ethic—I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty and do the hard work,” says Chris, who was born and raised in Ventura County. Leading by example also means giving back to his community as a volunteer at Casa Pacifica, a local nonprofit organization that offers adolescent and family services designed to treat victims of abuse and neglect, substance abuse, homelessness, and other behavioral and mental health issues. At Casa Pacifica, where Chris was named Volunteer of the Year, “I love building things, so anything needed for the children’s parties is fun to plan and build. The parties are always a fun theme. I built a tiki bar for our Hawaiian Christmas a few years ago.” Chris also volunteers to help with Casa Pacifica’s fundraising events, like the Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival, which has established itself as Ventura County’s premiere Wine & Food event. “Whatever they need fixed, built or organized—I’m up for it,” Chris emphasizes. He has also done volunteer work for the City of Ventura, where “I’ve overseen and built four playgrounds around Ventura County.” Reflecting on his life so far, Chris says one of his greatest accomplishments is staying at the same job as a pipeline technician for nearly
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four decades. He is also proud of his wife, Tamiann, and their two children, Tyler, age 27, and Sara, age 31. As far as his secrets to success are concerned, Chris offers the following advice: “Ask what you need and get it done.” When it comes to working with other people, he also believes it’s important to ask: “How can I help? How can I make it easier for you? How can we accomplish what needs to be done?” What inspires him the most is “helping others.” He especially enjoys overcoming challenges to complete a task and seeing tasks through to the end, so he can move on to the next thing. Also, “being organized inspires me—to be organized means I’m organized on all levels.” When he’s not involved with work or philanthropy, Chris enjoys playing video games; spending time with his two English retrievers, Bella and Stella; and engaging in activities with his family, such as building items he and his wife see on Pinterest. Additionally, “I would like to get back into softball.” In the future, he’s looking forward to retirement, as well as upcoming projects at Casa Pacifica. “There’s so much to be done there. Tami, my wife, is president of the Casa Pacifica Angels, and with her leadership, they are making major events and projects happen.” While the past two years have been incredibly challenging due to the global pandemic, Chris offers the following words of wisdom: “Stay the course and it will be fine,” he says. “Focus on dealing with the here. Accept the facts. Try to be prepared, but be flexible to adjust to the situation.”
Chris Cook, Gas Company Pipeline Technician & Casa Pacifica Volunteer of the Year
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“Work hard or starve.” Originally from Wales, Nathan Jones moved to L.A. in 2001 to play rugby for the Santa Monica Rugby Club and work in the construction industry. Four years later, he started working in Malibu building homes for celebrities—and has since created countless bespoke homes in Malibu, Venice, Santa Monica and the Hollywood Hills. Today, as the driving force behind the Jones Builders Group, Nathan brings the very best out of renowned architects and subcontractors alike—earning him a reputation for finding a solution to every problem. “Our clients are successful people, and they know exactly what they want,” says the Malibu resident. “They have great taste and they don’t cut corners. So it’s our aim to use our knowledge and expertise to over-deliver on their vision.” To that end, Nathan takes great pride in “creating people’s dreams,” as well as “offering employment and opportunities to people.” He also takes pride in serving as the Board of Directors President for the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu where his children attended the Webster Elementary Clubhouse, a site where the Boys & Girls Club provides every child with the opportunity to benefit from a team of professionals and enriching programs. “I saw firsthand when my kids attended Webster how an incredible afterschool program is a positive influence on children and a great resource for families,” recalls Nathan, who also renovated, pro bono, the newest of the clubhouses at Webster Elementary. “As I got to know more about the
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Boys & Girls Club, I found out they have a vast offering of services to children of all school ages and community support.” Nathan’s close ties to the Boys & Girls Club organization is similar to that of his grandfather, who is the CEO of a Boys & Girls Club in Wales that has achieved enormous sporting success and earned his grandfather an MBE (Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) from the British Royal Family. Reflecting on his life so far, Nathan remembers inspirational people who helped him along the way. For instance, Nathan recalls his father quoting his grandmother: “Work hard or starve.” Nathan is also inspired by the book, Man’s Search for Meaning, written by Viktor E. Frankl about his experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps during World War II. “To go through the worst that mankind could do to you and get through it with hope and laughter was humbling to read,” Nathan remembers. When he’s not working or volunteering, Nathan enjoys playing soccer with his children, as well as taking them to their favorite activities. As far as the future is concerned, one of his goals is “to live in Florence for a year or two and truly discover the city and Tuscany.” Reflecting on the past two years—and how communities are still working through the pandemic—Nathan offers the following advice: “I believe we are in for another two or three years of change—we have to be flexible at all times to adjust to whatever is in front of us.”
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With the cognizance that Malibu is a place where many wish to live, Malibu C.A.R.T. (Malibu Community Assistance Resource Team) has discerned that this desire doesn’t exclude people who are struggling with homelessness. Founded by longtime Malibu resident and activist Carol Moss, Malibu C.A.R.T. aims to educate, serve and support individuals who are unhoused or struggle to maintain sustainment. Moss always believed that impacting one area of a community will impact another. Her mission to address the homeless and provide them with the resources necessary to obtain a preferable lifestyle coincided with a mission to better the Malibu community for its residents. “You need to be able to balance the needs of the immediate community while balancing the needs of the greater community,” says Terry Davis, current president of Malibu C.A.R.T. Recalling a comical anecdote of Moss referring to herself as a Jewish-Buddhist, Davis admired her for treating the community like her home. “She welcomed absolutely everyone. For over 20 years, she’d open her home on Thursday evenings and lead a meditation. She’d even let people without homes stay there. Her home was your home [regardless of who you were]. I miss her.” Following the footsteps of her predecessor and keeping Moss’ legend alive, Davis feels inspired to continue to open the doors of Malibu C.A.R.T.’s home to any and everyone who wants to acknowledge and assist in changing the issues the unhoused community faces on a daily basis. “Think about the things that you take for granted versus when you have nothing,” says Davis. “A lot of the time, these people are receiving stipends—now, that may cover little things like getting a bed and a couch or some towels; but what about everything else? What about dishes, cups and silverware, or even something as small as a broom?” When it comes to being able to support the unhoused community and contributing to the success of their sustainment, Malibu C.A.R.T. has their communal partners to thank. Receiving donations and fundraising from neighbors and community leaders, and with the combined efforts of the city’s
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outreach team: The People’s Concern, Venice Family Clinic, St. Joseph’s Center, and the Department of Public Health, this program helps house and feed those in need. Acting with great emphasis on interconnection, Davis and her team intend to start an important conversation: that just like us, the homeless are people too. It is time to acknowledge their humanity. “It may not always be safe to cross paths with someone who is homeless, but keep in mind that this is often not by choice for them. A smile or a ‘hello’ could go a long way. It’s a basic human need to have that kind of connection.” Whether it’s a conversation over the weekly meals provided by Malibu C.A.R.T. or an event during one of their Connect Days, the unhoused community is promised a chance at what Davis calls an “incredible collaboration.” “Our Connect Days have helped with providing IDs and licenses with the help of the Department of Motor Vehicles. We partner with medical services to make sure they’re getting the attention they need. We offer free haircuts,” proclaims Davis. “It really is a one-stop shop for guests who typically don’t have access to local services to get the help and tools they need. It’s also a chance for us to sit down with the guests and really interact and to build trust with these interactions.” Since its inception as a nonprofit in 2015, this program has seen tremendous success. “I truly believe that mostly everyone wants to help and feels compassion for those that are unfortunate. It’s become an amazing thing to see unfold because the more help that we are providing, the more that we are starting to see that we are less needed. We, as a community, are helping people get off the streets,” notes Davis. Welcoming volunteers to help at the lunches and dinners, the Malibu C.A.R.T. team serves as a reminder of our shared responsibility to help make a difference. We must have the willingness to share responsibility for humanity and help alleviate this existing crisis, she adds. For more information, to make a donation and learn about volunteering opportunities, visit MalibuCART.org.
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The World in Focus Khanna Vision Institute Promotes Healthy Eyes and Optimal Vision
In order to see clearly, whether up close or far away, many of us need glasses or contact lenses, especially as we get older. The problems with these are many, including everchanging prescriptions and misplacing glasses to irritated eyes. Wouldn’t it be nice to work, play sports, read and see the world around us without these bothersome issues? Thanks to ever-improving technology and Khanna Vision Institute, we can. “I originally became an eye surgeon 30 years ago to help people regain vision,” says the owner of the practice, Dr. Rajesh Khanna, a medical doctor certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. “But, over the last few years, my mission has become bigger.” In addition to their main office in Beverly Hills, Khanna Vision Institute now has offices in Westlake Village, Inglewood, Sherman Oaks, Moorpark and Oxnard and has five optometrists on staff. Even more locations are planned as well so more people will have access to their services. In order to provide an integrated approach, Dr. Khanna has also installed in-house labs for eyeglasses. “This way kids can come in for eye exams, and then as they grow up, we can do contact lenses and glasses, and then surgery as they age,” he says. All vision needs will be provided in one place. Dr. Khanna is proud of the fact that he and his team really spend time with patients and listen carefully to find out exactly what’s needed in order for them to enjoy their best sight. Before any treatment is scheduled, all information, including costs, is provided upfront so patients know exactly what to expect. He and his staff have a motto: “The Patient is King.” “We are here for the patient; the patient is not here for us,” he says. “There are a lot of choices available, so we need to listen to what the problem is to find the best solution. Taking time with patients and listening is becoming a dying art in medicine.” Multiple types of eye surgeries, which are only performed by Dr. Khanna, take place in his Beverly Hills and Westlake Village locations. Of course, there’s the well-known and
in-demand Lasik surgery, but when patients aren’t eligible candidates for Lasik due to age and other factors, he can also provide Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) surgery. Whereas Lasik is a surgery that removes tissue by laser, ICL inserts a lens into the eye for optimal vision. Dr. Khanna is also experienced with pterygium (or surfer’s eye) removal. (Pterygia are benign growths that affect vision and may become cancerous.) In addition, he offers Presbyopic Implant in Eye (PIE) surgery, which treats presbyopia, which is a change in the natural lens of the eye that occurs over time and affects one’s ability to see near objects. Dr. Khanna wrote a book, Rejuvenate Aging Eyes: The Miracle of PIE, about this surgery. Another critical treatment Khanna Vision Institute offers is Corneal Cross-Linking. “This is very important for young kids,” he says. “In the teenage years, this disease is rampant and our interventions over the last decade can prevent them from going blind.” Recovery from these surgeries is usually only a day or two but may be faster depending on the patient. “I see a lot of very high level and demanding patients who want the best and also need to return to work pretty fast,” says Dr. Khanna. “I recently called one of my patients, a CEO, six hours after surgery on both eyes, and when I asked how he was doing, he said, ‘I'm working.’” All of his post-surgery patients get his personal cell phone number in case they have any questions or concerns. Patients are also given a lifetime warranty on all surgeries. “If at any time something has to be touched up, which is very rare, we do it at no cost,” he says. Dr. Khanna has successfully performed tens of thousands of vision correction procedures, including on his son, mother and staff members. He uses the latest and safest equipment and techniques to guarantee a pain-free and exceptional experience and has an impeccable bedside manner that makes patients feel comfortable and relaxed. To find out more, visit KhannaInstitute.com or call 805.222.7785.
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Chapter 10: Mr. Malibu Talks Royalty ARTICLE BY CARY ONEAL
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In this series of Mr. Malibu articles, Cary ONeal utilizes creative poetic license, extensive research and conscious observations that bring new understanding to the narrative of superstars and fame itself.
PRINCESS CATHERINE “KATE” MIDDLETON “Kate” Middleton was born in 1982, the same year “E.T.” and Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” were released (still the highest selling album of all time). These were part of the ‘80’s “global psyche” as Kate arrived in the world and would later echo that there is more majesty in phoning home than arriving by acute propofol intoxication. Our beloved Michael did not leave in vain as the light on addiction shined brighter and inspired Majestic Kate to create The Forward Trust’s “Taking Action on Addiction,” which prompted me to invite her to join forces with HeartAscent. Kate was thrilled to be from another planet called England where stars don’t collide with their untimely end unless the star chamber says. Kate would become extraterrestrial in society after growing up in Chapel Row, Berkshire. Chapel Row itself changed forever because of her. Even her new puppy is considered royalty, with all the eligible male spaniel bachelors secretly wishing for a royal wedding with her. A stickler of stuffiness may say that Kate is the first “commoner” to marry into the royal family since the 17th century. What is common about her? Royalty is seen in word, action and honesty, even with personality traits that do not cater to everyone.
Is the unseen power of Kate’s magnetic heart a type of royalty? Kate has something sought by all kings and queens and it wasn’t earned with royalty lessons or by trying to imitate female Pharaoh Hatshepsut. Though Kate beams an organic charisma that leaps out and wallops any camera, it wasn’t like this in her childhood. Kate’s father was a flight dispatcher and her mother a flight attendant prior to establishing their own business, Party Pieces, a mail-order company that sells party supplies and decorations, worth about $40 million in 1987. They could easily afford to treat Kate to a manicure and an occasional couture dress but refrained from gifting her with a pink diamond-studded Rolls Royce convertible because that could spoil the party. Kate was cruelly teased while attending the $13,000-per-term Downe House School. Girls are cliquey by nature, and they can be rather cruel to an attractive peer seen as a possible threat to their pecking order. The quiet Kate was heard crying herself to sleep. She would later ask people at her wedding to support an anti-bullying organization, a request from her experience at Downe House. In contrast, prior to Downe, she spent six happy years, boarding for the final two, at the co-educational St. Andrew’s School in Pangbourne, where she had an active circle of friends. Kate was accepted to University of Edinburgh but decided to wait a year and go to St. Andrews College, where Prince William (“Wills”) would be beginning at the same time. Soon the two would meet and Wills would invite her to join him for breakfast with his other school friends, Fergus Boyd and Eton. CONTINUED > JUNE 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/MAL I BUC OAST
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There was a college fashion show where Wills, Fergus and other friends watched Kate walk down the catwalk. Wills could not take his eyes off her. In the direct blast of overwhelming beauty, had he taken his eyes off of her he would indeed have been a royal doofus destined to marry distraction. Instead, some might say he became a knight in shining amour. Unbeknownst to the media, Wills and Kate spent all kinds of time together boating, golfing and walking. They lived in the same hall of residence and later lived together. They had time and relative privacy to get to know each other as friends. Their graduation was a good day for everyone, as the Queen and the royal family were present. It was not such a good day as it was now open season for the paparazzi, who would pull any punch to capture an image of a first kiss or an on-camera sneeze. Magazines and newspapers approached students offering to clear their student debt for stories about Kate and Wills. In November 2006, Kate accepted a position as an accessory buyer with the clothing chain, Jigsaw, where she worked part-time until November 2007. She also worked until January 2011 at her parents’ company, Party Pieces. Wills enrolled in the Royal Military Academy after college. However, the couple still showed up at royal events together, one of which was on December 15, 2006. Kate, accompanied by her parents, attended Wills’ academy graduation ceremony. The brass band played the song “Dancing Queen” by Abba. One could imagine Princess Diana looking over Wills and Kate from above. The official inquest into Diana’s death was made public that week, stating that the crash in Paris nine years before was a “tragic accident.” While Wills may have felt some closure, obviously no report could approach the depth of loss he felt and still feels today. Many are not aware that Princess Diana dined at Malibu’s Tra di Noi and that Wills was a frequent surfer. Wills decided to join the RAF as a search and rescue pilot, which would postpone his official duties for another five years. This was a complete surprise to Kate and a jolt to her. A military scorned hath no fury like a woman’s clock. He told her if they could survive this, they could survive anything. Kate and Wills survived the extended time passing with ups and downs, announcing their engagement in November 2010. The magnificent wedding took place on April 20, 2011 at Westminster Abbey in front of over 300 million people worldwide, all basking in the nostalgia of an everlasting romance and the heavenly marriage ceremony that only a prince and princess could experience. For the moment, Kate and Wills are rocketing forward in family life. So far, the Duke and Duchess have three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. So, what made Kate famous? She took royalty by the horns and rode that bucking bronco with lightning quick equanimity. When she broke up with Wills three years before the marriage, she proceeded to show up at parties having a ball. He came back. If he didn’t, he might not be that famous. Cary ONeal’s high-profile events and celebrity interviews reach over 22 million on television, 500,000 via social media and nearly 4 million on YouTube. Visit MalibuHD.com and HeartAscent. com to learn more. Look for more Mr. Malibu chapters in next month’s issue.
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