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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Prince William To Get Engaged This Year? – Betting Directory
William and Katy making it official this year seems much more likely and would certainly generate the sort of good feeling across the nation that might be required after the dryness of a General Election…

Prince Harry hit by charity resignation – Daily Mail
One of the key factors in the transformation of Prince Harry from a nightclub-­loving royal-about-town to mature adult has been his passionate commitment to Sentebale…

‘Striking’ royal portrait on show – PA
A “striking” photographic portrait of Prince William taken by a former homeless man has received a public airing…

Zara Phillips rules out Toytown’s world title defence – Telegraph
Zara Phillips has confirmed she will not be defending her World Equestrian Games title with Toytown at Lexington, Kentucky, in October…

Prince of Wales pictured during Royal Marines training – Telegraph
A collection of photographs from the Royal Marines’ archive that show the Prince of Wales going through his commando training have emerged…

Royal News Links

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Kate Middleton’s dog eats birthday present from Prince William – Telegraph
It was a special present. Prince William had chosen the finest and most expensive pearl earrings for Kate Middleton’s 28th birthday. Otto, a cocker spaniel, had chewed the jewellery so much that they were unwearable…

Prince Harry must choose Duty or Charity – Daily Express
Prince Harry is again having to choose between his career and his charity work…. He would be unable to accompany his brother William to the World Cup in South Africa…

Heir loss ad ribs receding Royal Prince William – The Sun
A Cheeky T-shirt that shows Prince William in a spoof advert for hair loss treatment has become a massive hit. Aussies are snapping up the £20 top with Wills by the slogan: “Advanced Heir. Yeah! Yeah!”… (check out the Pom Pom T-Shirt!)

The 100 British celebrities who really matter – Daily Mail
So it’s time to sort the chaff from the wheat, and resolve once and for all who really counts in the world of celebrity in this country. #4 Prince William | #19 Prince Harry & #20 Kate Middleton

Prince William shoots down Royal Wedding Speculation

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

During a visit to a centre for visually impaired ex-servicemen, Prince William has laughed off a cheeky remark about his marriage plans from Corporal Simon Brown.

Asked about a possible invite to his wedding, 27-year-old Prince William quipped: “You will have to wait a while yet”.

Though he made no more than an offhand comment, the second in line to the throne has sent royal-watchers into a flurry of excitement that an engagement announcement from Buckingham Palace could be in the pipeline.

Speculation surrounding William’s wedding plans has led to 2012 being earmarked as a possible date for his and Kate’s nuptials as the occasion would tie in nicely with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. (via Metro)

Photos: Prince William Visits St Dunstan’s Centre – Getty Images

Video: Prince William on the red carpet at BAFTAs

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Baftas 2010: Prince William, the new leading man – Daily Mail
Some of the biggest screams from fans lining the red carpet last night were for Prince William. William looked dashing as he made his way up the red carpet…

William set to be Bafta president – PA
Prince William is to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps by becoming the British Academy of Film and Television Arts’ (Bafta’s) fifth president.

Photos: Prince William at the BAFTA Awards – Zimbio

Photos: Prince William greets spectators as he arrives at the BAFTAs – Getty Images

Prince William & Kate Middleton to live on Birkhall Estate

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Prince William will make his dad’s Scottish hideaway his home after he marries Kate Middleton.

The couple have already spent several romantic weekends at remote Birkhall, on the Queen’s Balmoral estate. And aides reckon Wills, 27, will pop the question there once he’s finished his helicopter training with the RAF.

A source said: “They have fallen in love with Birkhall and Prince Charles is keen for it to be handed on to them when they wed, which is highly likely next year.

Some experts believe the pair may even take the titles Duke and Duchess of Scotland – but The People understands Wills is against any more  elitist titles.

Sources say the prospect of him marrying Kate, 26, next year is “very high”. (via people.co.uk)

Royal News Links (Heir’s Hair Edition)

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Princes William and Harry set for joint Africa tour – Times
The trip, which is unconfirmed but is understood to include a visit to South Africa to watch one of England’s matches, would be the brothers’ first joint royal tour…

How former homeless photographer made Wills’ black hair apparent – Daily Mail
It’s been the talking point of the week: Has Prince William really dyed his hair black or has the future king been given a digitally altered new thatch?

Prince William’s Hairy Situation – Marilyn’s Royal Blog
King Edward VII enjoyed a good meal and was called ‘tum tum’. Prince Charles has his ears. Diana had her nose. Now Prince William has his hair…

Three Parties as Prince Andrew turns 50 – The Sun
Party-loving Prince Andrew will celebrate turning 50 with three bashes. (He) will spend the big day at Swiss ski resort Verbier with ex-wife Fergie, and daughters Beatrice and Eugenie…

Queen celebrates Australia-UK landmark – Sydney Morning Herald
A fitting break from pomp and ceremony is how one prominent Australian summed up a reception to celebrate 100 years of diplomatic relations between Australia and Britain…

Photos: Prince Harry speaks during a video broadcast at The Brit Awards 2010 – Zimbio

Video: Prince William’s Hello! Photo Shoot

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Prince William posed for a series of photographs taken by Jeff Hubbard, a former drug addict who was until recently homeless, to raise money for charity.

Prince William Update

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Photos: William & Kate hit the Pub for Valentines – Bauer-Griffin
Prince William and Kate Middleton spent their Valentine’s Day at the Pot Kiln Free house, which is one of Britain’s finest rural pubs…

World exclusive: remarkable portrait of the real William – Hello!
This week’s issue contains historic pictures of the second-in-line to the throne – confident, playful and with an unmistakable look of his mother, the late princess Diana…

Prince Andrew’s hopes for Princes William and Harry – Herald Sun (with video)
Prince Andrew hopes nephews Prince William and Prince Harry can avoid past mistakes of failed marriages among British royals…

William’s Date at Glitzy BAFTAs – Daily Express
Prince William is to mark another milestone in his official life as a royal – presenting a gong at the British film industry’s glitziest awards ­ceremony…

Prince William royally approves Bacon & Egg Burger

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

The Flaming Grill may be a far cry from the regal banquets usually enjoyed by the Windsor family but for Flight Lieutenant Wales his bacon and egg bap was a feast fit for a future king.

After tucking into his ketchup topped bap the prince’s flying colleagues at RAF Valley texted the owners of the Valley based van to confirm the Royal assent had been given.

Owner, Alison Williams, said: “I didn’t even realise it was Prince William at first as he was there with four or five other pilots from the base. It was only after I served them that I realised who it was.

“He was very polite and seemed a very nice man, he thanked me for the bap.”

“Later that day we received a text from one of his colleagues that said that Prince Wills enjoyed his bacon and egg bap, so we now have Royal approval.” (via Daily Post)

Prince William Downunder Tour Analysis

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

How Prince William won over Australia and New Zealand – The Guardian
So, as he and his advisers flew back home last night – business class on a scheduled flight, not by private jet like some royals – they will undoubtedly feel buoyed up by success…

These Palace PR men are making Wills so un-royal – Daily Mail
As the Queen’s official representative, much hangs on the success of his tour. Strike up the barbie, mate, crack a few tinnies, and wheel out the Sheilas. Prince Wills is in town…

Prince William trip sparks memories of Diana – BBC News
So how will this trip be judged? It’s involved the future of the Windsor brand being market tested in an overseas realm…

Wills has made Oz love Royals Again (by Jason Donovan) – The Sun
Australians are a pretty down-to-earth people in general and they admire William and Harry. They know they’ve had their own struggle and there’s a huge love for their late mother…

The Prince charms us, but he hasn’t moved us – Times Online
It would be wrong to imagine that Prince William’s youthful charms are going to change the republican debate in Australia…