Archive for May, 2010

Prince William & Kate Middleton Weekend News Bits (May 30, 2010)

No news of wedding according to Queen’s Master of Music

We may have to wait a little longer for Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding, according to the Queen’s Master of Music, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Sir Peter, 75, who will be commissioned to write music for the ceremony, has not been given notice to start work by the Queen.

“I have attended various recent meetings at the Palace concerned with forward planning and there has been no mention of any wedding,” he says.

Royal commentator Tina Brown’s prediction that the couple would announce their marriage this Thursday now sounds a little optimistic.

Article: Daily Mail

Kate’s Big Date on plate

Supermarket Asda is designing a crockery range to mark the engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton – before he has even proposed.

But Asda is jumping the gun with a commemorative collection of plates and mugs. The supermarket is determined to be the first off the mark when Wills finally pops the question.

Kate’s mum fuelled speculation when she let slip that June is expected to be a “very busy time” for the family. Asda insiders say they want to be ready for customer demand if an announcement is made, as the market for royal souvenirs is worth £10 million.

Article: News of the World

Wills is Bonkers for Dizzee

For realm, homies – the rapping royal has revealed he’s a mega fan of Bonkers genius Dizzee Rascal.

Wills went to Radio 1’s Big Weekend festival in Bangor, Wales, with his girlfriend Kate Middleton last week. Watching from the side of the stage, Wills was certainly a posh Boy In Da Corner. But the polo-playing Prince also proved he wasn’t Snoot Dog as he rapped along to evert word of his hero’s song.

A festival-goer says: “Wills got a helicopter into the sight and as soon as he landed, he said he wanted to see Dizzee. “He watched from the side of the stage when Dizzee was performing on stage with Florence and the Machine. Wills knew the words to every single line of Dizzee’s rap.”

Article: The Sun

Belle Robinson, owner of Jigsaw, said this during her interview with The Times UK:
[Kate Middleton briefly worked at Jigsaw as an accessories buyer.]

What’s the most lucrative work you have ever done?
“Jigsaw — but that has been a long-term investment. Signing up Kate Middleton wasn’t really that lucrative. There was an initial buzz, but it quickly died down.”

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Prince Harry’s Lovelife According to Katie Nicholl

Likely another excerpt from Katie Nicholl’s new book entitled William and Harry, this weekend’s Daily Mail ran a story that chronicles Prince Harry’s lovelife — from his first love Emma Lippiat (who he dated on and off for 4 years), to his beginnings with current girlfriend Chelsy Davy, the ups and downs of their relationship, and his naughty encounters with Natalie Pinkham, socialite Astrid Harbord, mother-of-two Catherine Davies… plus a few waitresses.

As with all things Katie Nicholl, take everything with a grain of salt.

Article: Daily Mail





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Fergie: the Saga Continues…

Fergie after Cash for Access scandal broke out

Fergie after "Cash for Access" scandal broke out

Fergie to appear on Oprah

The Duchess of York is to appear on the Oprah Winfrey Show to make a public apology.

Sarah Ferguson has been in America since she was exposed in a tabloid newspaper for trying to sell access to the Duke of York for £500,000. She will record the 10 minute interview in Los Angeles on Friday but it will not be screened until next Tuesday, June 1st.

In the televised meeting, the 50-year-old will talk about the furore caused by her meeting with an undercover journalist as well as promote her new children’s book. She will not be paid for her appearance.

A source close to the duchess said: “She feels so much has been written she would like to have the chance to say sorry and explain – she’s not going to be making excuses. In a way, I suppose it is no surprise that she is going to be doing this in the US, it is where her main business interests are. Her business activities do not take place in the UK.”

The duchess has been interviewed by Oprah before, the first time soon after she divorced Prince Andrew.

Shamed Fergie is seeking bigger divorce payout from Andrew

The Duchess of York has held secret talks with Princess Diana’s lawyers about renegotiating her ‘paltry’ divorce settlement with Prince Andrew.

Sarah Ferguson consulted Anthony Julius at Mishcon de Reya, who famously negotiated a £17million pay off for Princess Diana when she divorced Prince Charles. The figure is in stark contrast to the £15,000 a year which the duchess receives from Prince Andrew after their marriage ended after ten years in 1996.

One leading divorce lawyer has estimated cash-strapped Fergie, whose reputation is now in tatters after the money-for-access scandal, is entitled to up to £7.5million more from Prince Andrew.

During the video scandal, Fergie expressed anger about the small size of her divorce settlement. Blaming it for all her money troubles, she said it had “left me without a pot to p*** in”.

Article: Daily Mail





Prince Andrew forgives Sarah Ferguson over cash scandal

Tearful Fergie was forgiven by ex-husband Prince Andrew or her “cash for access” scam. He sympathised as she poured out her heart in an emotional phone call.

The sobbing Duchess apologised for betraying his trust – and even offered to quit the room she has at his Windsor mansion. But Andrew told her: “Don’t be silly, you can stay as long as you like.”

A friend said: “He’s a very caring person. He thinks she was set up.”

Article: The Mirror

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Magazine Roundup: Wedding of the Century?

The US tabloids are going wedding crazy again, now with Star Magazine having Prince William and Kate Middleton on the cover with the title “Wedding of the Century.”  This, of course, is NOT to be taken seriously.

The magazine says:

We have eight pages of royal dish about William and Kate’s upcoming nuptials, including the A-list guests, the extravagant gown, where they’ll say “I do,” Kate’s surprise gift for William and more!

“William has always said he will be ready for marriage after his 28th birthday — that’s next month,” royal expert Nicholas Davies, author of William: King for the 21st Century, tells Star. “The timing is perfect for a wedding this year.”

Insiders estimate that as many as 3 billion awestruck viewers could tune in and the audience will not be disappointed by the ceremony with the couture gowns, lavish bouquets and priceless jewelry, including the 18-karat sapphire and diamond engagement ring William inherited from his late mother, Diana, which he plans to give to his bride-to-be.

This edition of Star Magazine is on stands now.

People Magazine also has a special issue currently on stands entitled “The Royals: Their Lives, Loves and Secrets”.  Prince William and Harry are on the cover, but the magazine includes royalty from all nations.   The magazine contains lots of recent photos, articles about Princess Diana, some coverage on Kate Middleton, royal fashion, marriages, jewels, etc.

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Fergie Shows a Brave Face after Cash for Access Scandal

Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, attempted to put a brave face on her cash-for-access scandal yesterday, wryly revealing she had written a book on ’stranger danger’.

At a New York book fair, Sarah Ferguson referred to her attempt to sell access to her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, to an undercover reporter for £500,000 – despite never having met the bogus businessman before.

“Actually, when I was going to talk to you about my books, I suddenly realised that maybe I should take a leaf out of my own books,” she told her audience at Book Expo America. “My books say they are “helping hand” books. And one of my books is Ashley Learns About Strangers… Or Matthew and the Bullies. Hmm.”

Her audience hooted with laughter.

Article: Daily Mail

Fergie’s Cash for Access Scandal, where she was filmed by an undercover News of the World Reporter attempting to sell access to Prince Andrew for £500,000, can be seen here:

Fergie has since apologized for her serious “lapse of judgement” and vehemently said that Prince Andrew knew nothing of the deal. Buckingham Palace also denied his involvement.

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Blog Hacked

We’re back up!

The blog has been compromised and we’ve lost about a week’s content.  Associated comments during that time period were also deleted.  Our sincere apologies…

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