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The Daily Mail is reporting that Prince William and Kate Middleton spent night together on the eve of the Diana Concert!

The couple - who split up in April after four years together - went to extraordinary lengths to cover up the tryst. The revelation comes as William gave the clearest signal to date that he is once again close to Kate by inviting her and her family to sit in the royal box for the Wembley spectacular celebrating his mother’s life.

But in public the couple tried to keep everyone guessing by not sitting together.

William’s behaviour was in stark contrast to that of his brother Prince Harry and girlfriend Chelsy Davy who were pictured flirting and kissing in the front row. Miss Middleton, 25, was two rows from her apparent “ex” in front of 63,000 at the concert for Diana and millions watching on television around the world.

Looking stunning in a white coat dress and high boots, she was also invited to mingle with the performers at the after show party, but left alone.

Officials bluntly refused to discuss William’s private life and the status of his relationship. But one senior royal source said: “They are of course close friends and have remained so since April.

Today it emerged that William and Kate - who have always gone to great lengths to shield their private life even when officially dating - were back to their old cloak and dagger ways. On the eve of the show, Kate left her flat in Chelsea at 9pm and arrived at Clarence House - William’s London home - around midnight.

Her Audi car, which she had left at a Mayfair hotel car park, was collected by an aide and driven into Clarence House, waved through by police on guard at 1.45am.

Reports of the tryst were given credence by William’s decision to put Miss Middleton back in the spotlight by inviting her into the royal box for the high-profile concert. (via Daily Mail)

Diana Concert a Star-Studded Affair - tvnz.co.nz
Britain’s latest terrorism plots haven’t deterred tens of thousands from flocking to the new Wembley Stadium in London to pay tribute to the late Princess of Wales. The event also saw Kate Middleton back in the spotlight. But it was still Diana who stole the show. Following the concert, the princes mingled with the performers at a celebrity-packed after-show party… The brothers posed for photos alongside Kanye West and P Diddy. The four greeted each other warmly with Harry putting his arm over P Diddy’s shoulder…

Kate Middleton’s New Look - Telegraph Online
Kate Middleton, the on-off girlfriend of Prince William, unveiled a sensual new look at the Wembley concert in honour of Diana, Princess of Wales. Ms Middleton, before her much-publicised split from the prince, was best known for a sleek-chic style which owed much of its origins to the King’s Road of the Sloane Ranger era, despite her occasional forays into the trendy Bluebird Garage boutique, her own job with high street chain, Jigsaw…

Princes Greeted by Standing Ovation - Guardian Unlimited
Prince Harry kicked off the Concert for Diana with the words: “Hello, Wembley!” William and brother Harry took to the stage in front of a 63,000-strong crowd at Wembley Stadium at the start of the special event they have organised in memory of their mother, on what would have been her 46th birthday…The princes were watched by Harry’s girlfriend Chelsy Davy and William’s former girlfriend Kate Middleton, who helped them to organise the event…

Video: Prince William and Harry tour backstage at the Concert for Diana - during an interview, a reporter asks Prince William how things are going with Kate Middleton!

Prince William has confessed that he is dreading having to make a speech at the Concert for Diana tomorrow. In an interview with Fearne Cotton which was broadcast on BBC One last night, William revealed that he and brother Harry were shocked when they were told that they should deliver a speech at tomorrow’s event.

“We’ll definitely be up at some point giving some sort of speech,” William explained. “It wasn’t something we were contemplating and now we’re like, ahhh… OK, 65,000 people at Wembley and God knows how many people will be watching it on television.”

Prince Harry added: “If it goes wrong it will be very nerve-racking but there’s a lot to look forward to. It’s easy to say we’re nervous beforehand but at the end of the day I hope it’s going to be a really amazing evening.” - via Digital Spy

via The Sun Online

LOVELORN Prince William has begged Kate Middleton to go back to him, The Sun can reveal. He opened his heart to his ex during a secret liaison at Clarence House.

But Kate, 25, has so far refused to rekindle their relationship, saying she was “too badly hurt” by the break-up.

News of William’s U-turn only emerged yesterday when the same source that revealed the split in March spoke exclusively to The Sun. The close friend of the couple insisted it is now William doing all the chasing.

“Wills is very keen, but Kate is unsure. She has been seriously hurt. He must persist and convince her he is serious. William invited Kate to Clarence House to smooth things over. They had a first awkward drink but then talked about their split. He made it obvious that he hasn’t got over her. Kate is in the driving seat. William is trying very hard to win her over.”

News that Wills, 25, had ended his four-year romance with Kate caused shockwaves around the world. They were thought to be about to get engaged. Reports that there had been interference from senior royals were way off mark. He told Kate that they should split because they wanted different things.

But pals say the prince has become increasingly unhappy at the decision he made.

“William said the relationship was too intense. He wanted to live a little. Now he feels he has made a terrible mistake. He has hardly been out and has been feeling increasing depressed without Kate.”

Eventually he persuaded Kate to see him in secret at his London residence. It is understood Kate returned to see William on her own TWICE more before she agreed to join his friends at a mess party on June 9.

The source also revealed Kate had agreed to be William’s guest at Sunday’s Concert for Diana at Wembley.

The Concert For Diana is being held this weekend - July 1st at Wembley Stadium in London. The concert coincides with what would have been Princess Diana’s 46th birthday. Prince William and Harry have been promoting the concert which will not only mark the 10th anniversary of their mother’s death, but which will also celebrate her life.

Royal watchers will also be keeping a keen eye out for the royal ‘girlfriends’, Chelsy Davy and Kate Middleton who have also helped with the planning of the event.

Performers at the event include; Duran Duran, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Bryan Ferry (Roxy Music), Elton John, Fergie (Black Eyed Peas), Joss Stone, James Morrison, Kanye West, Nelly Furtado, Natasha Bedingfield, P. Diddy, Lily Allen, Take That, Rod Stewart, The Feeling, Tom Jones and many more…

If you can’t make it to the concert - it’s being broadcast throughout the world, check your TV guide for viewing times;

• Australia - Foxtel & Channel Nine
• Canada - CTV
• United Kingdom - BBC One & BBC HD
• USA - NBC Primetime Special & MTVHD
• South East Asia - Star TV
• For a full list of countries click here…

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Prince William has turned 25 and becomes entitled to part of the inheritance left to him by his mother Diana, Princess of Wales.

The second in line to the throne gains access to the income accrued on the £6.5 million he was left in the Princess’s will.

But sources said that the future King will, for now, not touch the money - estimated by financial experts to be between £250,000 and £300,000 a year.

When Diana died a decade ago, she left an estate of £21 million. More than £8 million was paid in inheritance tax, leaving £12,966,022. It was split equally between William and younger brother Prince Harry, leaving them around £6.5 million each.

Following investment, this is estimated to have grown to around £9 million.

Changes agreed to the will in December 1997 meant that, upon reaching 25, William and Harry are entitled to the whole of the income of their share. Before the age of 25, income can be paid at the trustees’ discretion.

The trustees can pay over capital at any time, but when the Princes turn 30, they can ask for their share of the capital in full. A Clarence House spokesman said: “We don’t discuss Prince William’s private financial arrangements.”

William will spend his birthday training with the Army at Lulworth in Dorset. He already earns around £22,000 as a Cornet in the Blues and Royals and receives money from the Prince of Wales from the Duchy of Cornwall which pays for his accommodation, staff and polo playing.

He is also believed to have access to funds left in trust for him by his great-grandmother the Queen Mother.

The Princess’s estate was made up of stocks and shares, jewellery, her multi-million-pound divorce settlement, dresses and personal items from Kensington Palace.

A behind the scenes account of the Matt Lauer interview with our favourite princes, as told by a TODAY show producer (includes video).

With so many questions we wanted to ask and operating under a tight schedule with the Princes—there was a lot of preparation and planning that went into this one. Matt, Joe, and I spent a great amount of time brainstorming areas of interest and questions to ask.

We were given complete access. There were no constraints or ground rules in place for this interview. At the same time we wanted to be respectful in our tone and sensitive to the tragedy of these two young men having lost their mother at such a young age…

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And don’t forget to catch the upcoming NBC - Matt Lauer’s Interview with the Princes:

Broadcast Times:

• USA - Monday 18th June on TODAY 7:00am & Dateline NBC 10:00pm (NBC)
• Australia - Tuesday 18th on Today Tonight 7:00pm & Special 10:00pm (Ch 7)
• Canada - unknown at this time
• United Kingdom - unknown at this time

via NBC News

This August marks the tenth anniversary of the tragic death of their mother, Princess Diana. In her honor Prince William and Prince Harry have organized a concert to be held in London on her July 1st birthday. The Princes talked with Lauer about why they decided to honor their mother in this fashion, how they will memorialize her on this anniversary, and the paths their lives have taken since her untimely death.

Among the topics discussed with the Princes are their thoughts on trying to lead a normal life - what they remember of their mother and her challenge to do so, their feelings about the public’s fascination with them, and how this affects all aspects of their personal lives.

Additionally, the Princes discuss their opinions of America, the fact that they have an image here, what they would do if they were not royalty, and what their childhood nicknames were.

Following are some excerpts from the interview;

RE: THEIR ATTEMPTS TO LEAD A NORMAL LIFE:

LAUER: Your mom used to say that one of her main concerns for you two was that you live as normal lives as possible.

PRINCE WILLIAM: Um-hm

PRINCE HARRY: Um-hm

LAUER: So ten years later do you think she would be happy or saddened by the state of normalcy?

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