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Prince William flies back with dead soldier amid criticism over ‘PR exercise’ - The Times Online
Prince William flew back from his brief visit to Afghanistan with the body of a soldier killed in action, it was revealed today. He then privately met members of the family of Trooper Robert Pearson, who died on April 21 when the soldier’s vehicle hit a mine. Clarence House said William was “honoured” to be a member of the air crew that repatriated Trooper Pearson’s body. But the Prince faced criticism from soldiers that his secret visit to the war torn country was nothing more than a public relations exercise…
Princess Beatrice struggles to rule the waves on jet ski jaunt - Daily Mail
She’s a qualified diver, an accomplished skier and, rumour has it, no slouch on the dancefloor. She even considered putting her skates on to appear on Dancing On Ice. However, it seems that riding a jet ski was a challenge too far for Princess Beatrice - at least at first. After attempting a tricky manoeuvre, the young Royal ended up with a faceful of surf…
Mark Phillips firm in dock over quad bike death - The Telegraph
A company run by Capt Mark Phillips, the former husband of the Princess Royal and the father of Zara and Peter Phillips, faces a health and safety prosecution today over the death of a 19-year-old in a quad bike accident on the Gatcombe Park estate. Daniel Brookman, a friend of Peter Phillips, died in 2005 when the quad bike on which he was a passenger flipped over and landed on his chest…
