Prince William has been presented with his ‘wings’ by his father – Prince Charles – after completing an advance helicopter training course. Flight Lieutenant Wales is now a step closer to becoming an RAF search and rescue pilot.
His easy-going manner and heartwarming smile have already earned comparisons with Princess Diana.
And Prince William followed in his late mother’s footsteps today as he comforted terminally-ill patients in the same hospice that Princess Diana did 18 years ago.
Royal watchers stunned as Officers seize their cameras – Daily Mail
For decades, supporters of the royals have turned out to greet them as they go about their duties. But those hoping for a memento of the Queen and her family yesterday were stunned after police seized their cameras…
Kate Middleton turns down Christmas invitation with the Queen – OK Magazine
Kate Middleton turned down an invitation to pre-Christmas lunch with the Royal family at Buckingham Palace. It was the first formal festive invitation Prince William’s girlfriend has received but the couple decided against attending…
Chelsy Davy and Prince Harry plan to meet up for the World Cup – Daily Mail
Things seem to be getting increasingly serious for Prince Harry and girlfriend Chelsy Davy… the couple are also planning a trip to South Africa in June to coincide with the football World Cup…
Princes’ hi-tech Xmas gift to Queen – People
Princes William and Harry treated the gadget-loving Queen to a trendy Blu-ray player for Christmas. The brothers clubbed together to buy their gran the latest must-have in home entertainment…
Well-wisher gets Christmas kiss from Prince William – ABC Online
“He gave me a hug and a kiss and asked me where my snowman was,” she said. I’ve been coming here for the past 20 years. It’s one chance you get to see the Royals altogether. It’s lovely.”"…
Zara shines at Royal Service – The Sun
Zara Phillips walked along an icy path in six-inch stiletto heels as she made her way to church to attend a Christmas Day service on one of the Queen’s estates…
Prince William: An heir to save the monarchy? – The Guardian
At his mother’s funeral his uncle, Charles Spencer, said an extra, steadying hand was needed to guide the young prince, but it was his father and the royal ‘firm’ who steered his adolescence. They appear to have done well…
Mysterious Mustique: Island Owner’s revealing interview – Daily Mail
At Basil’s Bar, a staffer says: ‘We always had the Prince’s “poison” ready for him – vodka and cranberry juice. Kate would usually have a pina colada, flavoured with Sunset Premium rum.’…
“Each year that passes seems to have its own character. Some leave us with a feeling of satisfaction, others are best forgotten. 2009 was a difficult year for many, in particular those facing the continuing effects of the economic downturn.” read more
Prince William spent a night sleeping rough to find out what it is like to be homeless, it emerged yesterday. The heir to the throne braved temperatures of -4C as he bedded down in a sleeping bag on top of cardboard boxes in a London alley.
The Queen gets tough on paparazzi – Telegraph
The Queen has authorised a crackdown on the paparazzi amid her growing anger at intrusions into the private lives of members of the Royal family and their friends…
Prince William and Kate Middleton now have a wedding planner – Telegraph
Prince William and Kate Middleton scarcely appear to be in any great hurry to announce their engagement, but when they eventually do they will not need to look far for help planning the marriage ceremony…
Royal wedding bells speculation rises – TVNZ
Attempts to preserve the British royal family’s privacy have fuelled speculation Prince William is preparing to propose during traditional Christmas celebrations at Sandringham, the Queen’s estate in Norfolk…