Royal News Links

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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Royal News Links

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…

Prince Harry in Barbados – 2010 Tour

February 1st, 2010

Harry Struts His Stuff At Haiti Fundraiser – Sky News
Prince Harry has danced a Calypso on stage at a Haiti benefit concert after challenging the crowd to donate thousands to get him to his feet…

Prince Harry thrown from horse during charity polo competition – Telegraph
The royal was making a tight right hand turn when his pony’s legs slipped and the animal fell. The prince was thrown clear and rolled a couple of times before getting to his feet uninjured…

Video: Harry has Diana’s bedside manner – ITN News
Prince Harry has shown he has inherited his mother’s bedside manner after charming children at a hospital in Barbados…

Photos: Prince Harry in Barbados – Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 – Getty Images

Royal News Links

January 27th, 2010

Prince William starts RAF rescue training on Anglesey – BBC
Prince William has arrived at RAF Valley on Anglesey to start his training as a search and rescue pilot. The 27-year-old prince, who is known as Flt Lt Wales, will be based on the island until the end of the summer…

Charles bills Kate Middleton’s Family for Holiday – The Sun
Frugal Prince Charles made Kate Middleton’s family pay to stay at one of his posh holiday homes. His prospective in-laws spent several days over Christmas at historic Restormel Manor in Cornwall…

Rugby star Mike Tindall has a new hero – thisisgloucestershire.co.uk
Rugby star Mike Tindall made seven-year-old Abigail Payne’s day – by calling her his hero. Mike met Abigail during a visit to Gloucestershire Young Carers’ group in Barton…

Prince Harry moves into Chelsy Davy’s £1.5m Apartment

January 24th, 2010

Prince Harry has moved in to Chelsy Davy’s £1.5million London apartment – another sign that their relationship is back on track.

Harry is training as an Army Air Corps helicopter pilot  in Hampshire during the week, but he is increasingly using Chelsy’s Belgravia flat as his weekend base.

Chelsy has given him a set of keys to the three-bedroom apartment, and according to her friends, Harry was a regular fixture at her Belgravia home before she left the UK at Christmas.

‘The apartment has three double bedrooms. Chelsy and Harry share the master room and the two spare rooms are always made up in case her family come over to stay.

‘They would throw house parties for friends and Harry was helping Chelsy do the place up. He had quite a lot of his stuff there and said he preferred being there to Clarence House, which is not what you would expect of a palace. It’s actually small and when William and Kate Middleton stay there as well, it’s really cramped.’

Read entire story at the Daily Mail…

Royal News Links

January 22nd, 2010

Video: Prince William’s Engagement Rumors – CBS
A local (Australian) bride would bury republicans
– Herald Sun
Kate Middleton and the press – lawdit reading room
Following the royals through the lens – TVNZ
The Duchess of York parties until 2am – Daily Mail
How to snare a prince – ABC The Drum Unleashed
Pictures: Prince William drives the girls crazy down under – Telegraph
Melbourne has its own Kate Middleton – Herald Sun
Prince Charles pays tribute to Black Watch – The Inverness Courier
Unearthed: the remains of England’s first princess – Channel 4
Prince Harry to visit Barbados next week – Caribbean Net News

Prince William Downunder Tour Analysis

January 22nd, 2010

How Prince William won over Australia and New Zealand – The Guardian
So, as he and his advisers flew back home last night – business class on a scheduled flight, not by private jet like some royals – they will undoubtedly feel buoyed up by success…

These Palace PR men are making Wills so un-royal – Daily Mail
As the Queen’s official representative, much hangs on the success of his tour. Strike up the barbie, mate, crack a few tinnies, and wheel out the Sheilas. Prince Wills is in town…

Prince William trip sparks memories of Diana – BBC News
So how will this trip be judged? It’s involved the future of the Windsor brand being market tested in an overseas realm…

Wills has made Oz love Royals Again (by Jason Donovan) – The Sun
Australians are a pretty down-to-earth people in general and they admire William and Harry. They know they’ve had their own struggle and there’s a huge love for their late mother…

The Prince charms us, but he hasn’t moved us – Times Online
It would be wrong to imagine that Prince William’s youthful charms are going to change the republican debate in Australia…

Prince William visits Victoria on 2010 Royal Tour

January 21st, 2010

Prince William lifts spirits with visit to bushfire-hit communities – The Australian
Prince William has lifted the spirits of the community of Whittlesea with his royal charm, shaking hands, posing for photos and offering sincere condolences…

I know why Diana loved Australia, William says – ABC News
Prince William has told an audience gathered at Government House in Melbourne that his love for Australia is shared by his whole family…

Prince William takes on Australia at cricket – Times Online
Then it was William’s turn to face the tennis balls with the plastic bat. “Oh dear,” he said as he walked to the crease, in what is perhaps not the best preparation for facing an Australian attack…

Sporting Prince wows crowds at Australian Open – SBS News
Prince William has capped off a three-day visit to Australia, cheering on Roger Federer at the Australian Open…

Photos: Prince William visits Australia Day 3 – Getty Images
Photos: Prince William Day 3 of Australian Tour – Zimbio

Prince William’s Australian Tour Day 2

January 20th, 2010

Hundreds greet Prince William for Aussie BBQ – news.com.au
The royal visitor is being treated to one of Australia’s favourite pastimes – the BBQ – in the picturesque surrounds of the Botanic Gardens…

Prince William shows shooting skills in Australia – Telegraph
Prince William demonstrated his shooting skills when he took part in a live ammunition firing exercise with Australian soldiers…

Casual Prince jokes about buying Sydney home – Sydney Morning Herald
Prince William has joked about buying a house in Sydney at a barbecue hosted this afternoon by the NSW Premier, Kristina Keneally…

William crowned Prince of New South Wales – Times Online
The Prince’s first visit to Australia since he was a baby is being universally hailed as a triumph…

Photos: Prince William’s Official Tour of Australia Day 2 – Getty Images
Photos: Prince William Visits Australia – Day 2 – Zimbio
Candid Photos: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 – Twitter/Flickr

Video: Prince thanks Sydney for ‘warmest welcome’ – ABC News
Video: Prince William shows off his shooting skills – YouTube
Video: GMTV live Down Under as William jets around Sydney – YouTube