British Royal Wedding

Seems Princess Eugenie’s gap-year hi-jinx have prompted a review of around-the-clock protection for junior members of the royal family. The Sun reports…

Experts believe the bill for ensuring the security of the entire family may have topped the £50million mark. The review will look at where the money is spent and whether some younger family members actually need the current level of protection.

A senior Royal source said: “Few people would begrudge working members of the Royal family adequate security arrangements. However, their is growing unease at the sheer costs involved in offering round-the-clock protection to non-working members of the family.

“The only thing the public see is bodyguards being used as glorified taxi drivers to ferry young members of the family to and from nightclubs.

Zara Phillips has let rip at paparazzi who have been hounding her at the Badminton Horse Trials. The Daily Mail has the story…

She raged at the press pack following her: ‘This is a competition, not a ****ing social event!’

Her outburst came the day after a member of the paparazzi allegedly caused her horse, Ardfield Magic Star, to rear as she entered the dressage arena.

After getting the message off her chest she did, however, offer a half-hearted apology.
‘I’m not blaming you, it’s just people like that [the paparazzi] who give you lot a bad name,’ she said, then offered a wave.

Her mood was further lightened later when she came ninth in the dressage event on her other horse, Toytown.

Whew! That ‘Prince Harry’ item (Harry spotted in the Philippines) – The News Today
I hope that by now that “Prince Harry” media-hyped prank is now put to rest. I remember that a few weeks ago in Tagaytay, I was introduced to this 18-year-old. Those with him called him “Prince Harry,” and I immediately got the joke. The fellow has a striking resemblance with the real McCoy, though perhaps a bit more refined, regal and definitely better behaved…

Brave Eugenie travels on – The Sun
Brave Princess Eugenie was yesterday carrying on her gap year travels despite being involved in a mugging. A thief grabbed a purse belonging to a friend of the Duke of York’s younger daughter in Phnom Penh, Cambodia…

World champion Zara Phillips has a great chance at Badminton – W & G Standard
Royal rider and world champion Zara Phillips is naturally one of the favourites to lift the trophy after the showjumping on Sunday, riding her World and European championship-winning horse Toytown…

Century old royal wedding cake under the hammer – Herald Sun
A 138-YEAR-old piece of cake from one of the British royal family’s most controversial weddings will go on sale this week. Wrapped in parchment and tied with string, the cake is thought to be the only surviving piece from the wedding celebrations of Princess Louise, daughter of Queen Victoria, and the Marquis of Lorne…

Artist unveils portrait of Duchess of Cornwall – Daily Mail
The hint of a smile playing across the subject’s lips gives the painting more than a passing resemblance to a rather more famous portrait. But while the Mona Lisa has intrigued millions of people who have filed past her over the years, this painting of the Duchess of Cornwall is going on public display for the first time this week…

So, Zara, what first attracted you to the rugby star Mike Tindall? – Daily Mail
She’s no shrinking violet and he’s not exactly a wallflower. So the organisers of a Mr & Mrs-style competition knew they could expect a few giggles when they invited Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall to take part. At one point, displaying that they both share the same sense of fun, the couple agreed that what first attracted Miss Phillips to the England rugby star was his ‘big tackle’…

You dare to head ‘with Kate Middleton? – Hola.com
All girls dream of becoming a small real princess, but very few do. Perhaps Kate Middleton, current partner of Prince William of England, was one of them: all the British tabloids for months awaiting the announcement of the commitment of the couple, especially since she was declared ‘official girlfriend’ of the heir last July…

Fergie’s mid air horror – The Sun
Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson was left “trembling in shock” after a terrifying mid-air drama, The Sun can reveal. Princess Eugenie’s mum, 49, is said to have screamed in fear when an engine casing flew loose. A source said: “It made a hell of a racket and the alarms went off and lights on the control screen began flashing. “Sarah was terrified the plane was going to crash and was trembling with shock when it landed.”…

Windsor Castle sex couple fear sack – Monsters & Critics
The couple who had sex in Britain’s Queen Elizabeth’s front garden fear their drunken illegal romp could cost them their jobs. The pair – who spent a night in police cells and were cautioned for outraging public decency – were pictured at Jo’s flat yesterday but refused to comment on their romp…

Zara Phillips moonlights in Monaco as a Bond girl – Daily Mail
She could probably beat James Bond at showjumping. And she can certainly match his girlfriends for glamour. Zara Phillips was one of the star attractions at a charity poker event in the South of France. In a purple satin dress and huge gold earrings, and armed with a glass of champagne, she could have outshone Eva Green in the 007 film Casino Royale…

David Walliams meets Princess Beatrice at fashion bash – The Sun
David Walliams towers over a little Briton as he meets Princess Beatrice at a fashion bash.Walliams and Bea, 20, were at a dinner to mark the launch of a Michael Kors store in London’s Bond Street…

Paparazzi: scum, or a showbiz essential? – London Student
“I feared for my life in chase by paparazzi” and “Leave us alone” are some of the recent headlines in the press. Who are the paparazzi or “paps” as they are commonly known? Why have they come to be feared, hated and disgusted?  And most importantly: How come we don’t see any headlines blaming the public?.. (Link thanks to Rman)

Prince William’s Facebook Exposed – Daily Express
Prince William’s attempts to disguise his identity on the social networking website Facebook are not proving very successful. Well, now it seems his childhood friend Harry Soames may have unwittingly published his latest pseudonym, Will Wells, on his own Facebook entry…

Chelsy’s New Fella – People
Devastated Prince Harry has been told by his ex Chelsy Davy: “It’s over between us for good – I’ve found someone else.” Harry, 24, has been bombarding the stunning blonde with calls in a bid to win her back since she ended their five-year relationship in January. His hopes were high after she denied any links with other men. But last week she admitted: “I’m sorry, Harry – it’s true.”…

Zara’s £250,000 royal box – The Sun
Royal eventing champ Zara Phillips is riding high — in this plush £250,000 horsebox. The Oakley ‘Supremacy’ boasts room for four horses, a shower, two widescreen TVs, high-tech sound system, walnut interior and computerised cameras. It also has a slide-out extension to entertain guests.

Zara Phillips turns model this month for outdoor clothing brand Musto.

Princess Anne’s daughter, who’s known for her not-so-conservative fashion choices, posed for a series of images for Musto earlier this year, captured on film by top photographer Jason Bell.

In keeping with the brand’s practical reputation, the photo shoot wasn’t on some sizzling Caribbean beach, but in a freezing, cold Devon…

Read entire article at Marie Claire | View Behind-the-scenes video with Zara Phillips

Zara Phillips enjoys a Magic day at the Gatcombe horse trials – Telegraph
Competing on home ground is often a poisoned chalice – horses are inclined to misbehave – but there were no such gremlins for Zara Phillips at the Gatcombe horse trials. Phillips will have special pride in his result. The horse had several falls two seasons ago and some felt she should sell him to a stronger rider. However, her faith has finally paid off…

Ulrika Jonnson: My bit of slap and tickle with Prince Edward – Daily Mail
Ulrika Jonsson has admitted that she had ‘a bit of a slap and tickle’ with Prince Edward. The TV presenter’s first brush with fame came when she was photographed with the Prince at a garden party in 1989. But for the past 20 years she has resolutely refused to reveal the nature of their relationship…

Will’s a Safe Bet – Daily Star
Bookies fear a massive Grand National flutter on hot favourite My Will. Punters called Billy, Will and William are all rushing to back the runner. The National takes place at Aintree on Saturday and Ladbrokes fear the 8-1 shot could hammer them…

ThisIsGloucestershire.co.uk reckon that a Zara Phillips is on her way to being the first Royal WAG;

Speculation is growing that the Queen’s grand-daughter will soon set a wedding date with her rugby star boyfriend Mike Tindall.

She watched her fiance play for England against Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday amid growing speculation about their relationship.

Zara, 28, has so far kept her cards close to her chest with regard to a wedding, but friends of the couple say they are searching for a suitable date and may marry this year.

The going may have been good to soft at the Cheltenham Festival but that did not deter Zara Phillips from wearing a fashionable pair of high-heeled black suede frilled boots.

The Queen’s grand-daughter avoided the puddles in the paddock as she watched the Irish jockey Ruby Walsh achieve the first of his hat trick of wins on a nearby big screen.

The Princess Royal’s daughter, 27, wore a navy blue coat with red stitching and carried a red shiny handbag as she joined friends on the second day of the annual event. (via the Telegraph)

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