Zara and love Mike withdraw offer on a £1.75 million dream home – Hello!
Less than two months after Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall put in a £1.75 million offer for a dream home in Gloucestershire, they have announced their decision to pull out of the deal. Concerns over security have reportedly prompted the couple to reconsider, however. As Zara and Mike spent New Year’s day at the Cheltenham races on Thursday…

Charles tops royal engagements list – PA
The Prince of Wales’ busy year travelling the country and abroad on official visits has earned him top place in a survey of engagements carried out by the royal family. Charles has eclipsed his sister the Princess Royal, who normally heads the table, completing 560 engagements this year to his sister’s 534…

Bea joy as her lost dog returns – The Sun
Princess Beatrice was “overjoyed” last night after her lost dog Max came home. The eight-year-old Norfolk Terrier disappeared more than three weeks ago in Windsor Great Park. Bea, 20, was so upset she offered a reward and arranged search parties, even roping in the Queen. Just as she was losing hope, Max trotted into her Royal Lodge residence…

Enter Prince Edward, the dog lover… – Daily Mail
It was only a week ago that Prince Edward was photographed apparently lashing out at his gun dogs with a walking stick. Yesterday he was shooting again at Sandringham accompanied by the two black labradors – and the same stick. But this time, interestingly enough, the Prince adopted a rather different approach, patting and cuddling them in a very public show of affection…

Eventful 2008 for Royal Family – ITN (with video)
The year 2008 was an eventful one for the royals, with Prince Harry on the frontline and Prince Charles celebrating his 60th birthday. The year started with Prince Harry fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan. His deployment remained top secret until an online leak meant his ten-week stint as a battlefield air controller had to come to an end…