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Daily Star apologises to Prince William – Guardian
Prince William has taken the unusual step of using his solicitor to force the Daily Star to apologise for mistakenly claiming that he had “wrecked” a £2m RAF plane during pilot training. The prince’s solicitor, Gerrard Tyrrell of law firm Harbottle & Lewis, contacted the Daily Star to complain about the 14 April story alleging that William had flicked the wrong switch in the cockpit and forced an RAF plane to be grounded for a week…
Is Prince Harry in the Philippines? – ABS CBN News
Residents said they believe that he is a real prince since four of his Filipino companions have been addressing him as “Your Highness.” The man also visited schools and homes around town and reportedly introduced himself as Harry. Residents said Harry has been in Dumanjug since April 23 for humanitarian works. They said he painted Dumanjug Central School and has been making friends with school children…
Zara Phillips’ sponsor ‘irritation’ – Monsters & Critics
The 27-year-old equestrienne – who is the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth – is reportedly unhappy with her £90,000-a-year ?brand ambassador’ deal with Royal Bank of Scotland. Zara’s representatives insist she does not use her royal status to win corporate sponsorships, as her critics have claimed…
Carol Ann Duffy is first woman Poet Laureate – Telegraph
Carol Ann Duffy has been appointed Britain’s first ever female Poet Laureate, and said that she will “ignore” royal events like weddings if they do not inspire her to write. The post of laureate was created for John Dryden by Charles II 1668, with a remit to commemorate major state occasions and events involving the Royal Family through poetry. Since then the position has been held by some of the country’s most celebrated writers, including William Wordsworth, Alfred Lord Tennyson and John Betjeman…
