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…

Kate Middleton’s Secret Cake Plan Exposed!

February 13th, 2010

Kate Middleton has been working on secret plans to start a new business with her brother, James.

They want to open a posh cake shop on the King’s Road in Chelsea and Kate has been checking out the opposition and looking for the perfect location.

‘Kate has been doing some research for James and just before Christmas she went to the Love Bakery on the Kings Road, where she ordered one of every cake,’ says my source. ‘She joked she was trying out the competition, which actually, she was.’

‘James thinks there’s a market for an upmarket cake shop which also sells all the bits and bobs you need to make cakes at homes.

‘Kate’s been helping him with market research and they are hoping to make an announcement this summer – although she’s keen not to be front-of-house,’ says the source. (via Daily Mail)

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February 13th, 2010

Prince Harry relaxes in the Caribbean – Daily Mail
Despite his recent Polo accident, Prince Harry seemed to be having a great time fishing on his recent trip to the Caribbean…

Princes to narrate documentary – Daily Mail
Princes William and Harry are to add another string to their bow by narrating a documentary about the latest work of the Henry Van Straubenzee Memorial Fund…

Princess Diana’s letters reveal personal details – CNN
More than 30 letters and cards written by the late Princess Diana were up for auction Saturday in London, revealing many personal details…

Prince Andrew runs down Buckingham Palace Cop – The Sun
Prince Andrew is at the centre of a police probe after he hit a cop in his 4×4 driving into Buckingham Palace…

Prince Andrew talks about living with Fergie again – Daily Mail
If remarriage to the Duchess of York is out of the question, there has been speculation that he might propose to the stunning American redhead model and occasional actress Angie Everhart…

Prince of Wales thanks Gurkhas for looking after Prince Harry – Telegraph
Charles met about 200 soldiers, their wives and children from 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles as they trained on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire ahead of deploying to Afghanistan…

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February 11th, 2010

Countess of Wessex tours Suffolk – Evening Star
The Countess of Wessex swept into Suffolk yesterday for a whistle-stop tour of the county. Prince Edward’s wife, Sophie, was on sparkling form during the Royal visit, which saw her travelling to a special school and dance studio…

Princess Eugenie reportedly seeing Richard Branson’s polo-player nephew – Hello!
The 19-year-old princess has been dating 24-year-old Otto Brockway, son of billionaire Richard’s sister Lindy and her graphic-designer husband Robin Brockway, for the last six months…

Nosey Parker-Bowles – The Sun
Wha a hooter! The Duchess of Cornwall laughs as she gets a surprise pinch on the nose from a cheeky Army baby. Ten-month-old Oliver Gidlow-Jackson tweaked Camilla’s conk yesterday…

Photos: Prince Michael Of Kent Marks 58th Anniversary Of Queens Accession – Getty Images

Prince William royally approves Bacon & Egg Burger

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)

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February 9th, 2010

Prince Harry to Attend Brit Awards – CBS News
The British prince will attend the annual awards show for the first time next week, according to Sean, as part of a PR onslaught to modernize the royals. His girlfriend, Chelsy Davy, will also be in attendance…

Princess Beatrice put through her paces – Daily Mail
The young royal donned pink boxing gloves for an energetic workout in the capital’s Green Park, as part of her training for the London marathon in April…

Prince Harry named top gay icon – Examiner
Prince Harry has just been named a top gay icon, thanks to his bad-boy good looks and athletic physique. “Red hair is getting very, very trendy in the gay scene”…

Prince Charles was a ‘gruesome child’ – Telegraph
The Prince of Wales was described as a “gruesome child” in a letter written by the Queen’s cousin recalling how he took pleasure in watching her have a painful blister lanced…

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February 6th, 2010

Kate Middleton’s father and engaging talk for Prince William – Telegraph
It can be disclosed that William’s prospective father-in-law, Michael Middleton, is considering taking a step back from running his successful family business. Friends have interpreted this as a signal that he wants to concentrate on preparations for a Royal wedding later this year…

Kate Middleton: I want to be like Margaret – NOTW
Royal girlfriend Kate Middleton wants to follow in the footsteps of the original party princess – Wills’ Auntie Margaret. She’s got her heart set on a home in Mustique – Margaret’s favourite retreat…

Scare to the Throne – The Sun
Prince William watched a violent Bond film when he was eight. Wills’s chauffeur Stephen Davies knew the Prince was a big fan of the secret agent and gave him the blockbuster as a birthday present…

Richard Branson’s children’s intriguing social alliance with the young Royals – Daily Mail
… if there is a party, and the royals are there, you can bet Holly, 28, and her younger brother Sam, 24, will be at the centre of it. The pair have long been mainstays of Princes William and Harry’s social scene…

Photos: Prince William & Prince Harry at Rugby Match – Getty Images
Their Royal Highnesses Prince Harry and Prince William attend the RBS 6 Nations Championship match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium…

Photos: William & Harry at England v Wales – RBS Six Nations – Zimbio

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February 5th, 2010

Family of soldier killed in Afghanistan thank Prince Harry for tribute – Telegraph
The Prince paid tribute to Cpl Liam Riley and L/Cpl Graham Shaw, who died in two explosions near Malgir, Helmand, on Monday. He described Cpl Riley, 21, as a ”really special man” as he told how he had served with him at a military training unit in Canada in 2007…

Prince Charles: I’m attacked for my opinions – The Sun
Prince Charles yesterday told how he suffers “unbelievable abuse” every time he voices an opinion…

The Perks of Air Miles Andy – Daily Express
Prince Andrew may not officially receive a salary for his work as Britain’s special trade ambassador – but at least the job does come with a few perks…

Photos: Camilla visits Coronation Street set – Getty Images
Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall meets actors on the set of British television soap opera ‘Coronation Street’…

Video: One-on-One interview with Prince Harry

February 2nd, 2010

A rare one-on-one interview with Prince Harry – he comments on the recently unveiled portrait of himself and brother, Prince William…

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February 2nd, 2010

Video: Prince Harry takes a tumble – Sydney Morning Herald
Prince Harry falls from his polo horse, fearing he had lost a bet for charity. The benefactor still paid up…

Bridal Chatter as Kate Middleton cancels Engagements – UK Express
Kate Middleton has scaled down her work commitments in a move further fueling rumours her engagement to Prince William is imminent…

Prince Harry complains that portrait made him look ‘too ginger’ – Telegraph
Prince Harry has accused the artist who painted the first double portrait of himself and Prince William of making his hair look “more ginger” than it really is…

Harry’s Wings Joy – Daily Star
Royal top gun Prince Harry has revealed he’s bang on target to win his helicopter wings and return to Afghanistan as an Apache gunship pilot…

Princess Di: I Wish I hadn’t Married into German Family – The Sun
Princess Diana said she “should never have married into a German family”, her divorce lawyer revealed yesterday…

Princess Beatrice to run a Marathon – Daily Star
Princess Beatrice is to become the first royal to run a marathon and will have a bodyguard in tow…

Royals take taxis to unofficial engagements – Daily Mail
Members of the Royal Family are using taxis to travel to unofficial engagements instead of expensive fleet cars as the Queen tries to keep a lid on costs…