Royal News Links
Queen offers sympathies to bushfire victims – ABC News
The Queen has sent a message of condolence to the families of those who have died in the Victoria bushfires. The Queen said she was shocked and saddened to learn of the terrible toll being exacted by the fires. She wanted also to convey her admiration for the work of Australian firefighters and emergency services for what she called their extraordinary efforts…
Fergie pledged to help – but where is the cash? – Daily Express
The Duchess of York has been accused of breaking a promise she made on television to fund a Romanian charity. It has also been alleged the documentary she took part in was partially fabricated. During the documentary the Duchess told Rogers: “I knew I had to find a solution. I couldn’t have gone with you and seen abhorrent sights and not back it up. I am not that sort of person. I am absolutely adamant about it. You cannot make false promises.”…
Prince Andrew facing cover-up claims over foreign trips – Daily Mail
Prince Andrew has been accused by MPs of suppressing a report on his controversial work as Britain’s roving business ambassador. The Prince, dubbed ‘Air Miles Andy’ and the ‘Junket of York’ by critics of his taxpayer-funded foreign trips, commissioned the review from consultants PricewaterhouseCoopers a year ago…


February 12th, 2009 13:17
I thought I read somewhere that HM had made a financial contribution out of her own pocket. It was sort of an aside. Haven’t seen anything else about it.
February 12th, 2009 13:27
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