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Fergie Needs Family to Salvage Financial Situation

Adam Helliker of The Express gives updates on Sarah Ferguson’s financial trouble.

Prince Andrew to the Rescue

Sarah Ferguson might face bankruptcy

Sarah Ferguson may have to face bankruptcy

Prince Andrew has stepped in to rescue the Duchess of York’s finances as her debts threaten to spiral out of control.  The Duke of York has written off part of an estimated £5million owed by his ex-wife, according to royal sources who revealed the full extent of the crisis yesterday.

At least one financial adviser to Buckingham Palace has recommended she opt for voluntary bankruptcy, a move said to have “deeply concerned” the Queen. According to The Express, Sarah Ferguson’s debt at its highest point totalled £1.5million in Britain and £3.5million in the US, although Andrew has now settled most of her personal debts, believed to be about £1.5million.

Article: The Express

Princess Beatrice & Eugenie “Pawns” in Royal Money Row

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are being used as pawns in a battle of wits between their mother, the beleaguered Duchess of York, and her arch enemy Prince Philip.

The Express reports: “The subject of Sarah and what Andrew has offered to do for her came up several times. On several occasions Beatrice and Eugenie had to join Andrew in defending their mother, which was a draining experience for them given they feel intimidated by Prince Philip.”

“Philip’s view is that the Royal Family cannot be seen to be bailing out someone who is so profligate, especially in these restrictive times. He just doesn’t understand why Andrew always takes Sarah’s side. Meanwhile those poor girls are caught in the middle.”

Article: The Express

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Queen Leads Royal Family on Island Cruise

It’s a slow weekend… and the Royals are on holiday…

The monarch used to adore her annual cruises around the Western Isles of Scotland aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia and wept when the ship was decommissioned in 1997. Those days seemed destined to be more than a memory, but so keen was she to repeat the experience that she has spent an estimated £200,000 chartering a new cruise for her children, grandchildren, nephews and nieces.

Among the highlights of the trip will be two parties to celebrate the 60th birthday of The Princess Royal next month and the 50th birthday of The Duke of York earlier this year.

Bathed in glorious sunshine, an excited Royal Family arrived en masse at Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis to begin their holiday.

The Queen, dressed in a lime green trouser suit and pastel headscarf, boarded the luxury Hebridean Princess, which will be their home for the next ten days. She was joined by the Duke of York and his daughters, Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice.

The Princess Royal, boarded with a backpack and wearing cream trousers and a jacket, followed by her husband, Vice-Admiral Tim Laurence, who was carrying two bags. Viscount Linley, Princess Margaret’s son, was present with his wife Serena Stanhope and their two children, Charles and Margarita. The viscount’s sister, Lady Sarah Chatto, her husband, Daniel, and their sons, Samuel and Arthur, appeared cheerful as they boarded.

Among those due to join the trip later are the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex, with their children, and Peter Philips and his wife, Autumn.

Article: Telegraph
Pictures: Zimbio

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Ascot Appearances 2010

The Royal Enclosure at Ascot saw many guests this year, as a few people made appearances during the 5th and final day of of the races.

Carole & Kate Middleton share hats

Carole & Kate Middleton share hats

Making headlines was Carole Middleton, Kate’s mum, for wearing a hat previously seen on her daughter. Carole’s hat was the same one worn by Kate at a wedding she attended with Prince William last August.

Kate and sister Pippa are known to share some wardrobe, but it’s refreshing to see mother and daughter do the same.

Also enjoying the sun were Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, who waited for the Queen to pass in her carriage and waved excitedly, with Beatrice adding a generous curtsy.

Articles: The Telegraph | Daily Mail


The surprise racegoer was Chelsy Davy,who was seen wearing a racy red dress and sipping champagne with pal Olivia “Bubbles” Perry and other chums.

While Prince Harry and brother William are completing the final leg of their official tour in Africa, Chelsy had to return to Britain to sit for some exams.  Sources over the weekend have reported of her intention to move back to Africa, potentially jeopardizing her relationship with Harry.  News of the World say they have already broken up.

Read more about Chelsy’s rumoured split with Prince Harry.

At the same time, Prince William’s rumoured old flame Jecca Craig was also there.

Ascot 2010 Pictures: Getty Images

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Beatrice & Eugenie to Lose 24-Hour Protection?

Princess Eugenie with sister Beatrice, Trooping the Colour 2010

Princess Eugenie with sister Beatrice, Trooping the Colour 2010

It was claimed that the Duke of York’s daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, are to be stripped of their 24-hour police protection. The round-the-clock security measures afforded to Eugenie and Beatrice will end following a row about the costs of their bodyguards, reports say.

The claims come as Green politician Jenny Jones, a member of the Metropolitan Police Authority, said the police protection list needed thorough examination. She said: “It’s about time that the protection list was examined properly, and not simply wait for protected people to die before they can be crossed off the list. Not only do we protect partying junior royals, but also have 24/7 protection of at least one home of the often-absent multi-millionaire Blairs, in addition to protecting multi-millionaire ex-despotic dictators like Musharraf.  I just don’t understand why the taxpayer should pick up this very costly protection bill.”

Neither the Metropolitan police or Buckingham Palace said they could comment on matters of security following today’s reports.

The number of people who receive Scotland Yard protection is the subject of an ongoing secret review chaired by a retired Whitehall mandarin. The cost of safeguarding junior members of the Royal Family is one aspect that has come under considerable scrutiny during the review.





Article: Daily Mail

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Queen Marks Birthday at Trooping the Colour Parade

The British Royal Family. Trooping the Colour 2010

The Queen has marked her 84th official birthday at the Trooping the Colour parade in central London.

She wore a light lilac outfit as she inspected rows of crimson-coated Guardsmen while the sun shone weakly over Horse Guards Parade.  The parade included more than 1,400 soldiers in the traditional uniforms of the Household Cavalry, Royal Horse Artillery and Foot Guards.

The Queen was accompanied on the short journey from Buckingham Palace by Prince Phillip, who underwent minor surgery on his left hand earlier this week.  Prince Charles also attended the ceremony despite suffering from a persistent chest infection and is scheduled to take three days off next week. He was accompanied the Duchess of Cornwall, who suffered a broken leg earlier this year and had the cast removed just two weeks ago

Also present were Princess Anne, and grandchildren Prince William, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.

Article and Video: BBC News UK
Pictures: Getty Images

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Happy Easter from the Royals

Queen Elizabeth, Easter 2010

Queen Elizabeth, Easter 2010

The Queen was joined by two of her granddaughters as she took part in the traditional Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle.

A crowd of well-wishers gathered outside St George’s Chapel to see members of the Royal Family as they arrived for the Mattins service.

The Queen, wearing a long violet coat and matching hat accessorised by a flower, was joined by her children Prince Andrew, Princess Anne and Prince Edward. The Duke of York’s daughters Eugenie, wearing a dark purple dress, white beret and jacket, and Beatrice, who was in a floral dress and pale grey hat, were also present, as were the Countess of Wessex and Princess Anne’s husband Tim Laurence.

The Daily Mail also featured their story, focusing on Princess Beatrice and Eugenie’s Easter glamour.

Articles: The Telegraph | Daily Mail
Pictures: Getty Images

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