Princess Beatrice & Dave Clark front row at Fashion Show

February 24th, 2010

Most men won’t even go shopping with their girlfriends, so it must be love for Princess Beatrice and boyfriend Dave Clark, who attended the Issa show at London Fashion Week yesterday.

The pair, who were sitting front row, looked every inch the perfect couple as they shared a joke while waiting for the show to start.

Wearing this season’s Issa ant-print dress, teamed with a smart black blazer, the 21-year-old Princess looked glossy and polished.

Kate Middleton, who is also an Issa fan, did not attend, but her sister Pippa and brother, James, also joined the stars catwalk-side. (via Daily Mail)

Prince William shoots down Royal Wedding Speculation

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

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

Royal News Links

February 22nd, 2010

BBC demotes Prince Harry in obituary shake-up – Daily Telegraph
Prince Harry’s death will no longer trigger an automatic interruption of BBC programmes, but Prince William’s will, a British newspaper has reported…

Prince Andrew celebrates 50th at Swiss Ski Resort – Daily Mail
Prince Andrew spent the big day with ex-wife Fergie, 50, and daughters Beatrice, 21, and Eugenie, 19, at their favourite Swiss resort…

Kate Middleton to share baking passion with brother James – Evening Post
Middleton doesn’t do small talk. Visibly nervous, he can’t even say the words Kate or William without potentially breaching royal protocol (and presumably jeopardising his sister’s romance)…

Prince William & Kate Middleton to live on Birkhall Estate

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)

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

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 Harry + Lady GaGa + Drinks = Whisky Mist

February 17th, 2010

What would Chelsy think? The Daily Star reckons Prince Harry wants to take Lady GaGa for a raucous night on the tiles…

HRH naughty has told the First Lady of weirdness he wants to take her to his favourite exclusive drinking holes.

Our spy says: “Harry’s friends have told him he should take her out to Whisky Mist among the other clubs.”

The BRITS winner says she’s besotted with the prince but added: “I could never give up my leather and lace.”

Prince Harry & Chelsy Davy enjoy Gothic Valentine’s Dinner

February 17th, 2010

The Daily Mail reports that Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy are still very much an item after they were spotted dining at a posh London restaurant on Valentine’s Day…

The couple had booked a table at Julie’s restaurant in Holland Park, West London. Other couples in the restaurant’s ‘gothic’ room barely gave them a second glance as they sipped champagne and ate from the £40-ahead menu on Saturday night.

Says a fellow diner: ‘They were deep in conversation and looked very happy.’

Prince William Update

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…