Kate Middleton attends movie Premiere

November 20th, 2009

Kate Middleton has made a rare public appearence attending the premiere of Tenacity on the Tasman, held at the Odeon Leicester Square. The Daily Mail reports…

Prince William’s girlfriend joined her friend Holly Branson at the premiere. The 27-year-old wore a light blue mini dress, blazer and boots to watch the film – which charts the story of Olly Hicks, who at 23 became the first person to row solo from America to England.

In recent weeks rumours of a royal wedding planned for 2012 have intensified…

‘Nothing is set in stone but 2012 is the date that is now being talked about… Whether William and Kate get married in 2012 or the year before, it will be the Queen who will throw them the most wonderful party and the line of thinking at the moment is that 2012 could be the perfect date. It would be the opportune time to put Britain and the Royal Family on the world stage.’

Royal News Links

November 19th, 2009

Kate Middleton is now in Super Mario’s sights – Daily Mail
There are two figures who have proved elusive for fashion photographer Mario Testino – the Queen and royal girlfriend Kate Middleton. ‘I’d also love to photograph Kate Middleton. But with some people it’s hard to find a time when you are both free to organise it. I haven’t managed to pin her down yet.’…

Photos show real royal affair – The Sun
The black and white pictures show the young royals with their proud mum and dad, then Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. The couple are sharing a rare family moment with the Queen Mother, King George VI, and Princess Margaret…

Video: How To Make Queen Elizabeth Cake – Associated Content
Learn how to make step by step a Queen Elizabeth Cake, a date nut cake that is truly fit for a queen…

Royal News Links

November 17th, 2009

The Queen in 3D

The Queen in 3D – YouTube / Channel 4
Innovative young cameramenb Bob Angell and Arthur Wooster filmed a 3D colour newsreel of the Queen’s Coronation that they named ‘Royal Review’. Bob and Arthur captured the Queen at the events she attended in the lead-up to and after the Coronation in 1953, including her journey to the Coronation itself…

Beatrice and Eugenie’s wild night at Party – Daily Mail
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are at the centre of fresh security fears after partying into the early hours at a wild bash that police had tried to close down. One guest said: ‘Beatrice was very low key, staying downstairs chatting to her boyfriend and steering clear of alcohol, but Eugenie was really enjoying herself, she was partying hard…

Charles ‘hoped for Australian republic’ - News.com.au
Prince Charles secretly confided he believed Australia should split from Britain and become a republic while touring there 32 years ago, a new book claims. A new autobiography claims the heir to the throne told a 1977 dinner party in Sydney that he did not understand “why Australia bothered with us – we really are yesterday’s news”…

Prince Edward one of the crew – Stuff.co.uk / North Shore Times
When exchange student Levi Gennrich arrived in New Zealand he never dreamt he would meet Prince Edward. The Glenfield College student from Germany was on the Spirit of New Zealand boat on Waitemata Harbour with 40 other teenagers when the Prince came on board for a day…

Chelsy to Tour World, Harry kisses Bloke for Beer

November 15th, 2009

Chelsy DavyKatie Nicholl reckons that Chelsy Davy will put her legal training on hold for a year while she tours Asia and Australia…

Prince Harry’s Zimbabwean girlfriend had been due to start a traineeship with top London law firm Allen and Overy but she has deferred until September 2010 as she has been given a bursary to travel the world.

‘She and Harry plan to go to South Africa for the New Year and they are hoping to be able to get to Lesotho.’ Sources say the couple, who have only just rekindled their on-off five-year relationship, plan to stay together while Chelsy embarks on her travels.

Harry is keen for Chelsy to socialise with her group of friends and to not be constrained by Royal protocol. ‘That was the problem in their relationship before. Chelsy likes to be her own person and Harry realises and respects that.’

Meanwhile Prince Harry is also expanding his horizons… Harry has swapped a kiss on the cheek with another fella for a Stella Artois lager!

Male admirer Rocky Bennett got a smacker from Prince Harry in exchange for a little bottle. The starstruck 21-year-old made his cheeky move when he spotted the royal boozing in a club.

Ricky grinned: “I went up to him and told him I would love to buy him a drink – if he gave me a kiss, Harry just burst out laughing, threw his arms around me and kissed me on the left cheek. It was the best moment of my life. I just burst into tears, he’s so down to earth.”

Prince William & Kate Middleton to wed in 2012?

November 15th, 2009

William and Kate

Royal Courtiers have apparently been briefed to begin preparations for a Royal Wedding in 2012. Britain’s Mail on Sunday newspaper reports

A wedding is now being openly talked about at Buckingham Palace and early-stage talks are under way to dovetail William and Kate’s wedding with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Significantly, it is the year when Prince William turns 30, the age he famously said he was likely to get married.

According to a source, the Queen, who has insisted that her jubilee celebrations are kept separate from the London Olympics in the summer of 2012, has privately said she would be delighted if William and Kate’s wedding were to coincide with her diamond celebrations.

Nothing is set in stone but 2012 is the date that is now being talked about,’ one royal insider told The Mail on Sunday. ‘Whether William and Kate get married in 2012 or the year before, it will be the Queen who will throw them the most wonderful party and the line of thinking at the moment is that 2012 could be the perfect date. It would be the opportune time to put Britain and the Royal Family on the world stage.’

Royal News Links & Tweets

November 13th, 2009

Sir Joshua Reynolds tweet

Tweeted by Sir Joshua Reynolds (I am reborne in Modern times, at the age of TWOHUNDREDANDEIGHTYSIXYEARSONLY! )

Honorary ranger Prince William – Monsters & Critics
Britain’s Princes William and Harry have been made honorary Canadian Rangers by the country’s prime minister. A Palace spokesman said: “Prince William and Prince Harry are very grateful to be made honorary Canadian Rangers, whom they admire enormously.”…

What awaits the Windsors once Elizabeth goes on her way? – Globe & Mail
Recently, Princes Charles (Chuck, as he’s called in my house) and his missus, the Duchess of Something-or-Other, came to Canada for a visit and look-see. What did it all mean?…

We pooh-pooh but Canadians relish their royals – lfpress.com
Criticism of the monarchy is mostly based on a lack of knowledge. We simply don’t teach our children the fundamentals of parliamentary democracy and the role of the constitutional monarch…

Royal News Catch-Up

November 11th, 2009

New York-bound Kate Middleton – Monsters & Critics
Britain’s Kate Middleton is moving to New York to work with top snapper Nikolai von Bismark as she trains to be a fashion photographer…

Prince Harry dines in Stevenage – The Comet 24
Prince Harry tucked in to chicken and chips with Army friends at Nando’s on Stevenage Leisure Park…

Prince William’s tribal invitation – Monsters & Critics
Britain’s Prince William has been invited to stay with a tribe who believe his grandfather is a God…

Did Sarah Ferguson shows off a little too much at royal ball? – Daily Mail
The duchess, who turned 50 last month, chose a black dress with a spectacularly plunging neckline for the Royal Rajasthan Gala in London…

Storm over Queen’s visit to Bermuda – Daily Mail
The royal visit comes just five months after a diplomatic row in which the Foreign Office threatened to cancel the Queen’s trip…

Princess Margaret: unearthed letter sheds light on decision not to marry – Telegraph
Princess Margaret’s decision not to marry Group Captain Peter Townsend, a divorcee, has always been thought to have been made under pressure and opposition from the Queen…

Zara Phillips relaxes at spa after Melbourne Cup – Telegraph
“I had an amazing time. It’s so peaceful at Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa and I feel thoroughly relaxed.” Miss Phillips said…

Video: Prince Harry lays wreath at Remembrance Day Ceremony

November 9th, 2009

Prince Harry makes a sombre debut at the Cenotaph – Daily Mail
Remembrance Day at the Cenotaph is always the most sacred gathering in the national calendar, the only occasion when the Queen, the Royal Family, the Prime Minister, former Prime Ministers and the Opposition all gather in one place and no one says a word…

Photos: Royals at Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph – Getty Images

What is Remembrance Day? – Wikipedia

Prince Harry & Chelsy Davy’s Rugby Date

November 8th, 2009

Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy at Rugby

They have been remarkably coy about the rekindling of their romance. But it seems that Prince Harry and on-off girlfriend Chelsy Davy are slowly bringing their second-time-around relationship into the public eye.

The bashful couple braved the chill at the rugby this afternoon – but chose to sit apart during the first half for England’s defeat to Australia at Twickenham.

Harry, a keen sports fan, dressed in a blue beanie, a casual green jacket, black zip-up top and jeans while Chelsy wore a bright blue jumper, leather jacket and gold scarf. The pair have been spotted out together in the past few months as rumours grew in Royal circles that they were still in touch.

Read the entire story at the Daily Mail…

Royal News Links

November 6th, 2009

Sparkly gold Princess Beatrice out with boyfriend Dave Clark – Daily Mail
Last night the Queen’s granddaughter played the chauffeur as she drove her boyfriend Dave Clark around London. She carefully did up her seatbelt before her 27-year-old boyfriend, a university friend of her cousin Prince William, slid into the passenger seat…

Zara Phillips hits Melbourne’s clubs – Monsters & Critics
Britain’s Zara Phillips stunned fans by going clubbing in Melbourne. An onlooker said: “Zara managed to avoid being photographed in the club and looked like she really enjoyed herself. She turned up with a few pals and spent the evening mingling with the celebrity crowd.”…

Camilla steps into fashionable shoes – The Star
Image makeover takes her from dowdy to designer – The Duchess of Cornwall is on her first official tour of Canada, alongside her husband Prince Charles. They’ve landed in Toronto and will open the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Friday…

Photos: Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall visit Canada – Getty Images