British Royal Wedding

Kate Won’t Wait For Wills - Daily Star
Royal bride-in-waiting Kate Middleton has warned Prince William: “I won’t wait forever.” As the couple begin a Caribbean holiday on Mustique this weekend, pals say Kate is pushing her boyfriend for a wedding date. One family friend said: “William has promised Kate she won’t have to wait forever. “But each time she tries to nail him down on a date, something comes up and the moment slips away.”…

Emotions run high for Zara - Daily Mail
Even a world champion needs a bit of a pep talk sometimes. And, after a tough day in the saddle, who better to give Zara Phillips some timely advice than her mother? The Princess Royal, herself an Olympic class horsewoman, was on hand yesterday to have a word with her daughter as she endured a torrid time at the Festival of British Eventing…

Harry in visit to Nelson cell - The Sun
Prince Harry stood in the cell that caged Nelson Mandela for 18 years and said yesterday: “It sends a shiver down your spine.” Harry, 23, and his Army pals made the “humbling” trip to mark the end of their training in South Africa. The Prince took 26 comrades from Cape Town to ex-leper colony Robben Island to see the 7ft by 8ft room holding a straw bed, worn blankets and tiny window…

Kate’s kid sister snares Billy from the Drum - Daily Mail
Kate Middleton’s younger sister Pippa, certainly knows how to sniff out the most eligible bachelors in town. After splitting last year with her boyfriend of three-and-a-half years, Hong Kong banking scion ‘JJ’ Jardine Patterson, she is stepping out with Scottish socialite Billy More Nisbett…

Daredevil Prince Harry poses with pals just moments before doing the world’s biggest bungee jump – from a height of 700ft.

The 23-year-old stunned locals by leaping and free-falling for four seconds attached to a cord at Bloukrans Bridge, South Africa.

Harry needed a little Dutch courage before his monster jump.

A tourist said: “Harry arrived with about seven mates and headed straight to the pub for a few beers.

“He obviously needed something to settle the nerves.” (via The Sun)

Bloukrans is officially recognised by Guinness World Records as being the World’s Highest Commercial Bungy Jump at a whooping 216 m high!

Prince Harry is being targeted by an al-Qaeda cell—forcing his personal security to be raised to the same level as the Queen’s.

Specific intelligence of a threat to the 23-year-old royal has been passed by British spies to Scotland Yard’s elite Royal and Diplomatic Protection Department, the News of the World can reveal.

In response, Harry’s armed bodyguards have stepped up his security level to its highest ever degree.

The threat is considered so serious that his four-man personal protection team now carry out advance checks of ALL Harry’s destinations—private and public—as well as shadowing his every move

They are working with Army intelligence and Harry’s regiment, the Blues and Royals, where he is a lieutenant.

Until now, Scotland Yard officers would simply accompany him on the day.

A senior security source told us: “In the last two weeks there has been specific intelligence of a threat to Prince Harry.

“Of course, given the source and the Prince’s status as a serving Army officer who has seen active service in Afghanistan, it is being treated seriously. Every precaution is being taken.”

Read entire story at News Of The World…

Issa that a freebie frock, Kate? - Daily Mail
As one of the most photographed women in the world, fashion houses everywhere have been desperately fighting to get Kate Middleton into their creations. But it seems Kate has now put an end to the frantic scramble – by clearly opting for Issa as her label of choice. Prince William’s 26-year-old girlfriend is so closely affiliated with the label of Brazilian designer Daniella Issa Helayel that she is being treated as an unofficial muse…

Phillips still in with a chance at Festival - Daily Mail
World champion Zara Phillips put herself within sight of the leaders after a busy day at the Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park yesterday. If she can go clear in today’s showjumping and cross-country sections, she could be challenging for top honours…

Royal visit to Stellenbosch - Boerewors Express
Prince Harry visited Stellenbosch’s Nu Bar this week, with a group of friends and his bodyguards. The Prince was friendly with the locals who approached him…

He just got married earlier this year yet it seems Peter Phillips is already trying out his skills with youngsters.

Princess Anne’s son showed he was child-friendly as he and wife, Autumn, enjoyed an eventing festival at the family’s Gatcombe Park home on Friday.

Joined by the Princess Royal, the couple were cheering on Peter’s younger sister, Zara, who was taking part in the event.

Putting on a brave face in the week she should have been jetting off to the Olympics, the pretty royal took part in the dressage section on her horse Tsunami II. (via Hello)

View Gatcombe Park Day 2 thumbnail photos here…

The blonde helping Wills move back with dad - Daily Mail
It’s a hard life being a king in waiting.  After two years as an Army officer, Prince William will soon have to move back in with Charles and Camilla at Clarence House as he adjusts to full-time royal duties. And to make matters worse, he will have to put up with an attractive blonde organising his diary…

Family affair for Zara Phillips at the Gatcombe Park Horse Trials - The Telegraph
The Queen’s granddaughter was watched by her mother Princess Anne, her brother Peter, 30, and his new wife Autumn as she took part in the event held at the family home in the Cotswolds. The 27-year-old equestrian, the reigning World Champion, qualified for the Olympic team but had to pull out in June when her horse Toytown suffered an injury in training…

What Britain’s blue bloods are up to this summer - Palm Beach Post
Prince William: Summer ‘cruise’ with Royal Navy about to end, Prince Harry: Getting serious about charity, girlfriend Chelsy. Prince Harry has earned a reputation as a royal rebel, but he’s recently won plaudits for his charity work. Princess Eugenie: After nude romp, a lower profile. Often overshadowed by her older sister Beatrice, Eugenie, too, has been blasted in the British media for her fashion choices and frivolous ways…

Prince William joins the SAS - The Telegraph
The second in line to the throne will also spend time with the Special Boat Squadron, the ultra-covert sister regiment of the SAS, and the elite Special Reconnaissance Regiment. He will spend up to six weeks with the Special Services as part of his training across all branches of the military in preparation for when as King he will be the head of the Armed Forces…

Day I saw Her Majesty fall off her chair - The Sun
“One of my colleagues pulled out Her Majesty’s chair so she could sit down. But he took it out a little too far and the Queen fell to the ground. There was a small bump and she got to her feet but everyone was shocked. We all laughed about it after, but the footman knew he was lucky to still have a job…”

Unusual well-wisher makes a beeline for Charles at Sandringham - Hello
There was a well-wisher with a difference waiting to meet Prince Charles and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall at the Sandringham Flower Show. As they toured the Norfolk horticultural event, the royal couple came face to face with Barry the Bee, who was keen to talk to the Prince about a subject close to both their hearts – the decline in the UK’s bee population…

Prince William’s girlfriend Kate Middleton amazed airline staff by refusing an upgrade to first class.

She insisted on being treated as a regular passenger when she flew to Barbados to meet Wills.

The humble 26-year-old then asked British Airways cabin crew: “Please call me Kate.”

A BA source said: “She may be dating the future king but she’s so down to earth. It’s the first time we have had a passenger turn down the chance of an upgrade.”

A first-class ticket with bed for the 6,000-mile flight is worth £7,000.

She joins William, 26, this week after he leaves warship HMS Iron Duke.

They are due to spend next week on the Caribbean island of Mustique. Brother Harry, 23, is planning to spend time in South Africa with his girlfriend Chelsy Davy, 22. (via The Sun)

The International Best-Dressed List - Vanity Fair
Kate Middleton: Because we’re throwing her hats in the ring. Residence: London. Age: 26. Significant other: H.R.H. Prince William. Signature look: Tailored jackets, boots, and Philip Treacy hats. Frequented boutiques: Ralph Lauren and Topshop. Sunglasses: Chanel. Notable 2008 ensemble: Black suit and Philip Treacy hat worn to the Order of the Garter service…

Prince William Prepares For The Monarchy - And ‘Queen Kate’ - Post Chronicle
Britons favour Prince William over his father Charles as their next monarch, with widespread approval for William’s girlfriend boosting his ratings, a poll shows. More than half of 1,000 people polled said they would prefer the second-in-line to be the next to take the throne…

Princes’ pal is beaten up at the polo - Daily Mail
Prince William’s Royal Navy commitments in the Caribbean and Prince Harry’s charitable duties with the Household Cavalry in Africa prevented the brothers from attending the Cartier International polo. But their absence was fortuitous. Because if they had attended the Guards Polo Club in Windsor on Sunday, it’s likely they would have become involved in an ugly fracas…

Britons want to talk like the Queen - Press Association
Most Britons do not like the sound of their own voices - and would like to sound like the Queen if given the chance to change the way they talk, a survey has shown. And after the Queen’s, the accent most would like to have is Irish followed by Scottish. Overall the Queen’s English is the most popular accent in Great Britain…

Prince Charles is said to have been charmed when he met Dita Von Teese – so much so that he invited her to perform at his son’s birthday.

But poor Charlie had no idea that she’s actually a world-famous stripper.

The pair met at the Cartier International Polo Tournament at the weekend where Dita, 35, told Charles she was a ‘dancer’.

Enchanted with the burlesque star, he booked her to perform at Prince Harry’s 24th birthday bash in September.

But Charles, 59, is said to have been left red-faced after being told the nature of her routine.

‘Poor Charles was so embarrassed when he realised what he’d done,’ a source tells the Daily Star. ‘He genuinely had no idea about her raunchy stage act.’ (via Now Magazine)