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Why Natalie Imbruglia is a good bet to be Prince Harry’s new girlfriend – Mirror
It is scientifically proven that anyone named Prince, no matter how grotesque, gets to sleep with amazingly attractive women… there’s Prince Harry, a man who has defied gingerdom to punch well above his weight in the dating stakes. Bookies Paddy Power are betting on who will be Prince Harry’s next girlfriend and make Aussie poppet Natalie Imbruglia the 9-4 favourite…
See exhibition of The Young Victoria at Belvoir Castle – Boxwish.com
History buffs are in for a real treat with new period drama The Young Victoria. The film which charts the rise to power of the young queen and her marriage to Prince Albert is an English garden of visual delights. There are the stunning costumes, the immaculately detailed props and sumptuous interiors courtesy of some of Britain’s grandest stately homes and now fans can get up close and personal with these at a new exhibition in celebration of the frock-heavy flick…
February 28th, 2009 07:38
if Harry have a relationship with actress maybe royal family doesn’t agree, but i think both of them doesn’t match at all, cause natalie more older than harry of course
February 28th, 2009 14:02
I find the Harry – Natalie relationships hard to believe. I need more evidence.
February 28th, 2009 17:30
I guest this will end that silly rumor.
http://www.theroyalist.net/content/view/4408/1/
February 28th, 2009 18:28
Have you guys seen this yet?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1158045/Pilot-Harry-crashes–8211-brother-Williams-bachelor-pad.html
February 28th, 2009 20:55
Hmmmmm
This story makes me wonder whether the story about Kate and William moving in together was true… I hope we get to see them soon. Although I feel as if this is the best move for them staying out of the spot light I still miss seeing them.
February 28th, 2009 21:25
Rman,
Thanks! Silly it is.
Lisa and JJ,
That DM article changes the whole Kate and William living together idea, if the information is accurate. However, while it may be a weekend bolthole for the princes that does not rule out whatever romantic encounters they wish to use it for.
February 28th, 2009 21:45
Yeah I think William & Kate will have lots of privacy where ever his pad is. I also think they will live together in their home as a married couple. I’m not worried about their engagement because that can come at anytime this year or next year. It’s not always going to happen Feburary. Although a nice early spring announcemet would be nice and spring is not here yet.
JJ, I also hope we see them soon. Royal news and pictures is just not the same without William & Kate.
February 28th, 2009 22:34
I believe the Duchess of York is going to get some good praise for that movie. It was her idea and she is trying to highlight that love is very important to have in that family.
February 28th, 2009 22:40
I read how the Duchess of York pushed this project. Also explains Bea’s small part in the film. I can’t wait to see it.
March 1st, 2009 03:06
I have a couple of questions. What is the date of Jecca Craig’s wedding? I thought that someone said that it was this month in March. Also, will the wedding be in Africa or in the UK?
March 1st, 2009 10:27
Kat, I don’t know the date nor where it will be held. Maybe Gracie, Ked, Alsgal or Mapleleaf have some clues.
March 1st, 2009 11:35
Here is the Telegraph interview with the Duchess of York. I must say that she is now a very strong woman and I’m glad she is doing so well. If Kate need any advice about becoming a part of that family, it’s Sarah she should turn to. I’m just know Sarah would welcome her with open arms.
http://tinyurl.com/b6bjvk
March 1st, 2009 12:08
I saw the Telegraph article on Sarah DOY and I think she has gained perspective and regrets how she handled her time as a member of the BRF.
March 1st, 2009 13:36
She is an opportunist and always was.
March 1st, 2009 14:06
Yes the Duchess had a hard time when she was married to Andrew. She just didn’t have the proper guidance that she needed. It was a learning experience for her and if she knew then what she knows now, she would still be married to him. I believe she deserves a second chance at. I’m also glad The Queen has welcomed her back into the fold.
As for the movie, it looks like it’s really going to be good and it will leave room for a sequel. I read that on Tuesday there will be a big gala premiere.
March 1st, 2009 14:48
I hope tp see lots of photos from the big gala premiere of Young Victoria and will look for them on tuesday.
Agree with all you said about the Duchess.
March 1st, 2009 16:30
Good Evening. Well its been a nice weekend on the box. We’ve had a royal weekend, with dramatisations and documentaries on ITV3.
With regards to W & K living together. I have no doubt that K will visit W regularly and even stay the odd weekends, but living openly together IMO is not on the cards. Whilst I doubt anyone would see any wrong in that in this day and age, I suspect the courtiers think very differently. They’re intent on preserving the ‘mystique’ of royalty and will not have that image tarnished even though W & K will one day marry.
As for Harry sharing, I thought that sometime ago. It makes sense all round, and I’m not just talking about security.
It was you guys who informed me that W threw a fit when he felt his room had been tampered with. Then there was H video, which appears to have been stolen whilst he was at barracks. Sharing a house is a way of these princes of having some semblance of privacy.
Manwhile, have you guys seen this?
http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news/197925/Chelsy-Davy-has-tried-to-win-back-Prince-Harrymdashby-inviting-him-on-a-student-pub-crawl-the-infamous-Otley-Mile-pub-run-next-month.html
March 1st, 2009 17:37
Hale I agree with you. But I think it’s a bad idea for them to live together because William may get too comfortable with that and not see a point in making it legal. But they already act like husband & wife so I hope they just make it official before they hit 50.
They make it seem like Chelsy is on her hands and knees, begging him to take her back.
March 1st, 2009 17:44
Rman, fingers crossed for them making it official sooner rather than later.
Though I have every respect for ked’s opinions I just can’t see it going to 2014.
March 1st, 2009 17:55
Oh no, they will make it official way before that time. I don’t believe for one second Hale that William will leave this woman hanging like that. I also don’t think Kate will wait that long, I have a good feeling that she can be a tough cookie when she wants to be and just won’t put up with it.
Oh you bet I have my fingers crossed, I had them crossed so long that by the time they make that announcement, my fingers will be tied in a knot.
March 1st, 2009 17:59
Hale,
Agree with what you said about K and W NOT living together — it would be considered inappropriate given his position in the RF.
Also, I don’t believe the Harry and Chelsey pub crawl story.
March 1st, 2009 18:56
I agree – Kate is in no way going to wait to get marrried until 2014. She may love William with all her heart and soul, but even she has her limits. William needs to grow up as does Harry!
March 1st, 2009 19:07
Hello,
First things first.
If the CD story is true then she has the wrong Nat. In case anyone has forgotten there has been another Nat. around for some time with regular access to PH.
I think the house story could very well be true as I did hear that there was ” activity in the area “. I believe that it is not yet ‘hospitable’ but I do think that when they say move they mean move so all should be well without undue delay.
It is interesting to read that PW is to stay in Shropshire for his helicopter training with a couple of years mentioned. That means he will not be on squadron training with S ad R on Anglesey .
I do believe that is quite a mojor change from the previous announcements neither of which however may be true and we shall just have to wait and see but it has been obvious from reports that PW has been away from camp for some time. Strange happenings.
gracie, I don’t know anything about PW’s South African friend’s wedding or the venue. If it’s like her brother’s then it will be very secretive without reporters or photographers and may just be at Somerset House or similar venue.
I did hear that Sarak F. had quite a long term relationship with a guy called McNally who was something to do with F1 racing and had split up just before meeting PA at Silverstone.
As a matter of interest didn’t CD go to school at Stowe School which is next door to Silverstone which has nothing at all to do do with rest of post. Sorry.
March 1st, 2009 19:17
It is interesting to read that PW is to stay in Shropshire for his helicopter training with a couple of years mentioned. That means he will not be on squadron training with S ad R on Anglesey .
ked,where did you read this at? It would be a change for sure. W/K could hideout there and we would never see them
March 1st, 2009 19:23
It looks like Sam Waley-Cohen has a beautful woman on his arms.
http://tinyurl.com/br42uo
Interesting post Ked.
March 1st, 2009 19:26
So they are giving Sam credit for getting W/K back together huh? Not certain I buy that one..
March 1st, 2009 19:27
The Craigs are from Kenya, not South Africa.
March 1st, 2009 21:25
I think that decisions have already been made where PW and KM are concerned. Right now, PW has to know whether he will marry her or not. I agree with those people who say that they are in love with each other. I can also say that joining the SAR team would be a good idea. To be doing something that you are passionate about as he is flying can only add to himself and his life experiences. To be on base and seeing the day to day living of those people can truly put him in touch with the people who he will be king one day. There are people who say about his lack of engagements. How better to learn about the country then to interact with the people at such a personal level? It will increase his understanding of their day to day lives. As for Kate, I truly think that there is a plan in place. I can’t see them dragging out an engagement wedding for another 5 years.But again, they have to be on their own timetable. I do miss reading about her and William and seeing them about. I do not think that they will live together. Many visits are probably be more like it.
March 1st, 2009 21:31
I don’t know if Sam did that but if so, I’m glad he did. I do hope we see them soon. I have to admit that I do miss seeing them out and about. It would be nice if she accompanied him to the reception and dinner aboard HMS Victory for the charities and organizations of which he is Patron, President or Vice Patron on the 5th.
March 1st, 2009 22:22
This is completely off subject but I just saw this funny commercial on YouTube and I thought it would be nice show you guys this very funny commercial.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc0mVGqE1gk
March 1st, 2009 22:34
That is one human-like turkey!
March 1st, 2009 23:13
LOL, you telling me.
March 1st, 2009 23:20
People are calling on Prince William.
http://newsblackout.blogspot.com/2009/02/holding-out-for-hero-er-that-means-you.html
March 2nd, 2009 07:20
Rman,
What with Football World Cup, Rugby World Cup, Cricket World Cup General Election and Olympics over next three years then other Royal and Constitutional events announced the schedule is getting quite full.
We know that it ppeared that certain plans had already been put in place for 2009 but that was blown out by PW’s decision to try S and R for a few years.
For such important events like the marriage of a King in waiting certain planning and scheduling time is required to avoid other world events.
That time may have passed for a few years and maybe PW now has to give an irrevocable decision this time for the resheduling to start again.
March 2nd, 2009 07:51
ked,I am quite sure that when William and Kate decide they are ready, a date will be found,no matter what the year. They just are not ready to take it on yet.
March 2nd, 2009 08:31
Lisa,
I appreciate your point that a date will be found but when you start thinking about the political implications , the number of foreign Royal families members and other dignitaries who have to attend then that date does need careful planning.
There are obviously many rumours but it is being said that many holidays have been hastily rearranged because 2009 was inked (not pencilled) in many diaries.
First however PW has to make up his mind because more and more I am thinking that despite his obvious attraction to KM which is reciprocated, the haunting spectre of his parents, his uncles and aunts (on both sides of the family) must always be there in his face.
Those doubts plus the mind blowing warning almost certainly given by HM and other RF members that this time there is no acceptable manoeuvre or excuses , must place enormous pressures upon him.
In some ways it would almost be easier for him to walk away or have KM make his decision for him and say enough is enough.
The result is therefore that the longer he can put off making his final decision makes day to day living just slightly easier for him though possibly not for KM.
March 2nd, 2009 08:43
Honestly,ked,we really don’t know what has gone on behind the scenes in this regard. Yes, his wedding is a state event but the world will not come to a crashing halt if one or two world leaders do not make the day. I am sure it will be worked out when the time comes.
March 2nd, 2009 10:18
It’s going to come Ked, don’t worry. The doors has opened for them to walk down that isle. William & Kate will make it. This will not drag on and on. William has a good head on his shoulders and do believe his grandparents will give him lots of advice. I don’t think William will allow the past royal marriages haunt him but will allow God to guide him and his wife.
March 2nd, 2009 12:13
Ked,
Can you tell me approximately when the wedding was inked in? Was this part of the reconcilliation in July 2007? after the break up? Hence why she always looked so happy and confident?
When was the wedding planned for? Who else knew about it? how was it not leaked to the press if others had known about it?
Is kate hiding away partly due to the stress of having the wedding put off by William? Did he give a new date to her? What did he say to her?
When did she know about the S & R decision William made? Early on or late?
Thanks a lot, i know these are a lot of questions but it would help to understand the context of where they stand now.
March 2nd, 2009 12:47
I thought this was a touching video of Charles’s recent visit to RAF Valley. The way he picked the little girl up, I thought he will make a great grandfather someday.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/north_west/7919415.stm
waydownsouth, I don’t think Ked know any of those things. The media thought that William was going to become a full-time royal this year but he was planning to continue his training for awhile to become a pilot. These two can still get married.I think it’s the case that she knew he was going to continue his training, it was just a surprise to the media because it’s not what they had in mind. I don’t think William is messing with this girls head and heart. I don’t think Kate is hiding like some think but just living her life and working. She often take a break from public life for awhile but hopefully we will see her this month. I do notice a pattern of us seeing Pippa out and about first before we see Kate. I think Pippa would make a excellent unofficial Lady-in-Waiting to her sister.
March 2nd, 2009 13:20
It’s nice to see The Queen out riding today.
http://tinyurl.com/dhmurl
http://tinyurl.com/bdp42b
March 2nd, 2009 14:38
Rman, I’m just glad to see the Queen out doing anything. Always lovely, always proper, never too this, never too that, always just right. It is nearly impossible for Alsgal to think of the Monarchy after she is gone, just as Dynasty wasn’t the same after Joan left. But go on we shall, and for now let us think of happier things, like a wedding, for instance.:)
No, not Vicky and Daniel’s — Alsgal couldn’t care less as the only Swedish connection my family have is a ‘67 Volvo w/ three doors up on cinder blocks over at my cousin Smitty’s place.
Guys (and gals) I’m not buying all of this it-takes-years-to-plan-a-wedding nonsense for William and Kate.
Prince Charles as second-in-line to the Throne didn’t get a “yes, why the eff not?!” from Diana until early February. He was married at the end of July. Of that same year.
Charles and Camilla rushed their nups through within what, 3 months? And that included securing the services of that very famous floral designer who has worked with Sir Elton John on many occasions.
C’mon, peeps, the Palace is full of nothing but people who plan parties/state events all day long whilst making sure the Waterloo Chamber is properly Swiffered.
Most of the plans for these milestone occasions are in place, all they have to do is insert the bride, allow her to pick the colour theme so she doesn’t get too cranky with the help, maybe allow her to chime in with the odd suggestion “bakewell tarts for pudding would be lovely” and bam –
there you go — another Royal Wedding, another beached whale sitting on a lawn chair on the Mall. It’s just that simple, really.
March 2nd, 2009 14:38
Rman wrote:
“…But I think it’s a bad idea for them to live together because William may get too comfortable with that and not see a point in making it legal.
….But they already act like husband & wife so I hope they just make it official before they hit 50…. ”
Rman, no offense intended, but coming from you, these statements seem uncharacteristically realistic.
You are acknowledging what some of us have been arguing for quite a while now: PW may already be “too comfortable” with things, and prefer a very prolonged comfort state over taking the plunge…..
But how long will/can KM tolerate being in this comfort state?
You’re also acknowledging that marriage may be a long time from now.
just saying );
March 2nd, 2009 14:58
Alsgal you make some very good points. It doesn’t actually take that long… Where as Charles and Camilla’s nuptials were small I think Charles and Diana’s were a huge undertaking. I would like to believe that the air force training at the moment is the main hold up. I am hoping that either in December or Jan/Feb next year we will hear what we have been waiting for….
March 2nd, 2009 16:44
Rman, have just seen the turkey commercial.
Ouch!
I happen to agree with Alsgal when she implied the plans are probably already in place when W gets married.
Charles’ wedding plans were in place long before he met Diana. It was just a question of finding a bride.
As I am aware for over a year they have rehersals for the Queens funeral. Thats what these master of ceremonies do.
Personally, I don’t think it will be a large wedding if held this year or the next, purely because of the credit crunch.
I don’t doubt they will marry, but I also take Rman’s point about W being too comfortable with the way things are.
I’m going by what Miguel Head had to say as reported in the Telegraph article, when he said people who train in SAR have to do a minimum of three years.
William started when? if 2008 that would take it to 2011 or 2012. If it comes before I will view it as a bonus. Whenever it comes I will celebrate with that expensive bottle of champagne.
As for sightings with Kate, again if it happens anytime soon then I will view it as a bonus. Personally, I don’t expect to see her with W before the polo season.
March 2nd, 2009 17:07
I agree Hale but I still say that it will come sooner and not 3 years from now. When I said that they already act like a married couple, I didn’t mean that they are totally comfortable with the way things are but they seemed to have moved on from that teenage boyfriend and girlfriend thing. I believe a plan is in place too. Last year, William really made the effort of getting the message out there that Kate is his longtime companion and she’s not going anywhere. It’s only in a matter of time when they make it all official. I also think the wedding will be toned down a bit.
I look forward to seeing them. I think they will make their public appearence soon.
March 2nd, 2009 17:33
Hale but I do recognize she don’t appear in public without him too much. I think she is trying to get the message out there that she is the proper consort and not a star. It’s about working towards the creation of the two of us. Very smart woman.
March 2nd, 2009 17:42
Rman, I totally agree with you. Unfortunately for kate, when she does show her face she’s dammed by the press.
I think Lisa made a good point in one of her postings when she said that but keeping a low profile it will allow her image to be restored to how the Palace wants it.
Furthermore, those books coming out should go a long way to that end.
But, sadly for all of us forum members, royal news stories will be less and less. So we will just have to come up with our own topics.
March 2nd, 2009 18:39
Yeah, it’s the samething The Duchess of Cornwall is doing. She is rarely seen without Charles, she do her own little engagements but she is making it her job to be by his side and not be her own royal star. Sadly people people can’t help but call Kate a man-pleaser. The media can get very ugly. Kate is proving that she is the best consort for William and I have a feeling she is doing it out of love for him.
I can’t wait for the books to come out. I would like to see a documentary that focused on the couple. I think ITV did say that they made one but will release it after the engagement announcement.
March 2nd, 2009 18:44
William & Harry Unlimited have photos of Chelsy trying to hide from the paps.
March 2nd, 2009 19:12
Hey, do you all think the RF are trying to shut down the Royal Forums?
Goodnight, God bless and may your God go with you.
March 2nd, 2009 19:35
Hale,at one point I thought the point of Kate disappearing was to quiet things down and silence the tabloids prior to an announcement,but feb has come and gone and no announcement. I have begun to truely believe that neither Kate nor William want the public life that marriage will bring and that they will marry when they are good and ready to have a baby. Meanwhile the RAF is providing them with a nice little piece of privacy that they cannot get elsewhere. JMO. I think they are doing fine as a couple but I have given up holding my breath for that announcement. For now,anyway.
March 2nd, 2009 19:41
Lisa, yeah she did lay low and silenced the tabs. That announcement will come so I’m not worried about that. I think they are doing just fine as well.
March 2nd, 2009 19:55
With the RF wanting privacy, I am sure that they probably wished that people would not disect their every move. In trying to rehabilitate everyone’s reputation, I think everyone is trying to keep a low profile. I think William and Kate are in a catch twenty-two situation. When they or the young royals are out and about, unless they are doing some charity event or some other engagement, everyone talks about how much they party. I wish that people wouldn’t take it to the extreme . Their party days have been limited. They are growing up. As for William and Kate, I dont have a clue when they will be seen together. I hope that it is soon. They seem to inspire admiration and hope in many people.(Me Too)
March 2nd, 2009 20:27
Me too Kat. I just admire this couple and I believe what they have is a genuine love for each other. Just the way they take their time with their relationship is something that goes unrecognized. The more their relationship grows, the more hope I have for the future of the Monarchy. So you are right, William & Kate is very much a inspirational royal couple.