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News Bits: February 1, 2010

Feb 2

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News and rumours…

Prince William and Prince Harry mock each other’s hair

Harry has this to say regarding the official portrait unveiled of him and his brother last month: “I don’t know, I’m a little bit more ginger in there than I am in real life, I think, I don’t know, and (William) got given more hair so, apart from that, it is what it is, but no its nice, it could have been worse.”  Article: Herald Sun AU

Prince William passes air crash test with flying colours

William, known in the RAF as Flt Lt Wales, took part in a staged air crash involving a flight simulator plunging into a freezing swimming pool.  The prince and fellow RAF students then had to escape from inside the simulator and get above water before they all “drowned”.  He passed with “flying colours.”  Article: Press Association

Bridal Chatter as Kate Middleton cancels engagements

Kate Middleton has allegedly scaled down her work commitments with their family business Party Pieces. The move further fuels rumours that her engagement to Prince William is imminent. Article: The Express

Royals take taxis to unofficial engagements as the Queen pulls rank on costs

Members of the Royal Family are using black taxis to travel to unofficial engagements instead of expensive fleet cars as the Queen tries to keep a lid on costs.  Article: Daily Mail

Princess Eugenie dating Branson’s nephew

Eugenie is said to been dating 24-year-old Otto Brockway — the nephew of billionaire Sir Richard Branson — for the past six months.  Article: Daily Mail





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Prince Harry in Barbados

Jan 31

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Prince Harry is thrown off his horse during a charity polo match


Harry dances to a calypso beat

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    Day 2: January 30, 2010

    - a garden party for orphaned and vulnerable children at the Garrison Museum, a visit to Queen Elizabeth II Hospital’s children’s ward, and a concert in aid of Haiti

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    Day 1: January 29, 2010

    - arrival

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    News Bits: Jan 27, 2010

    Jan 27

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    Prince Charles bills Kate Middleton’s family for holiday

    Prince Charles made Kate’s family pay for their Christmas holiday at historic Restormel Manor in Cornwall.  Regular winter rates would be around £3,000 a week.  The property is owned by the Duchy of Cornwall, whose income pays for Charles’ public, charitable and private activities.  A royal source told The Sun: “The Middletons paid for their stay like anyone else booking a holiday there.” This is the holiday when the Middletons were photographed playing tennis, and Kate — using the Queens lawyers — took legal action.

    Article: The Sun

    Prince William starts RAF Search & Rescue Training in Anglesey

    Wills has returned from a Royal tour of Australia to spend 8 months at the Anglesey airbase with the Search and Rescue Training Unit.  He will be staying at the officer’s quarters with other trainees, and will be trained with Sea King helicopters.  “This will see him training over the mountains of Snowdonia and off the coast of North Wales. He will probably remain at the base until August or September, at which point he will receive his first posting.”

    Article: North Wales Daily Post





    Prince Charles hits out at ITV; won’t ski at Klosters this year

    Prince Charles has attacked ITV bosses for axing the South Bank Show after 32 years. Speaking in front of a star-studded crowed during the South Bank Show Awards, he insisted the popular show had been ‘the most important beacon of arts that the country has had’.  [Article: Daily Mail]. Clarence House has also confirmed that Prince Charles won’t be skiing at Klosters this year.  Rumours say he was advised by Prime Minister Gordon Brown to cut on expenses during the recession, though Clarence House denies it.  [Article: The Telegraph]

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    Prince Harry Updates: Lesotho and “Moving In” with Chelsy

    Jan 24

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    Prince Harry in Lesotho: An Inside Look at his Charity Work

    In the landlocked kingdom of Lesotho they have a special name for Prince Harry.  “We don’t call him Harry; here he is known as Mohale, which means brave man or warrior. He dared to come here and live with us and his concern and empathy for
    the disadvantaged children of our country has made a difference and will continue to make a difference”

    Jane Gordon, on a recent visit to Lesotho, reports on Prince Harry’s involvement, and how his efforts are beginning to make a real difference.  A must read!

    Article: The Daily Mail

    Prince Harry is going to Barbados next week for 3 days.  While there, he will play in the inaugural Sentebale Polo Cup to raise funds for the charity.  He will also meet the Governor-General, visit children in a local hospital and be part of a children’s party in the Barbados Museum.  Details here.

    Another piece of news: Charles Denton, Sentebale’s boss of one year, has resigned. “He is leaving Sentebale, having overseen a major restructuring,” confirms a spokesman. This is amidst the controversy surrounding Sentebale last year, when the media revealed that only a tiny fraction of the money raised by the charity actually reach the orphans.

    Article: The Telegraph

    Harry Moving in with Chelsy?

    Another Katie Nicholl story.  She says Harry has been given keys to girlfriend Chelsy Davy’s Belgravia flat, where he has been spending most of his weekends when off from training.

    “Harry would stay at Chelsy’s every weekend, and his protection officers moved in as well,” her source revealed. ‘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.”

    Article: Daily Mail

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    William & Kate Map a Bridal Path

    Jan 24

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    Another weekend, another wedding rumour…

    Adam Helliker of The Express says the wait may be nearly over for Kate Middleton as she and Prince William held a 5-day “summit” with Prince Charles between Christmas and New Year at his Scottish retreat, Birkhall.  They discussed the the delicate subject of timings over their impending engagement and wedding.

    “Kate was also able to discuss the stress and pressure that her parents have been under too,” confides a friend. Michael and Carole Middleton have been concerned that their daughter has put her life on hold since meeting Wills at university eight years ago. She even cancelled an opportunity to work for American Vogue in New York so that she could support William.  Carole has not only had to put up with press inquisitions about her daughter’s future prospects but also had to bite her lip every time she reads disparaging tabloid newspaper reports about “work-shy Waitie Katie”.

    However, a conference call from Birkhall to the Middletons’ Berkshire roost put their minds at rest, reinforced by William himself who paid them a visit on Kate’s 28th birthday to assure them that plans to announce their engagement are imminent.

    A family friend says a wedding this year seems unlikely, though.  “Even though William has his wings he still has lots more training and flying commitments with the RAF and there is also a general election, so they will probably marry next year.”

    Article: The Express

    Meanwhile, Katie Nicholl reports on William’s living conditions as his training brings him to RAF Valley in Anglesey starting this week.  He will be living in a box-sized room with a single bed, which means Kate Middleton is unlikely to come and visit.

    “‘Kate is unlikely to want to come to Valley. It’s a pretty miserable place and six hours from London. William has a hard eight months ahead. He will get weekends off and he and Kate have chosen some places to meet up.  Pilots don’t usually stay in Anglesey for the weekends.  William loves Wales and hopes to spend weekends with Kate in the countryside.”

    Article: Daily Mail (scroll down)

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    Prince William: Post-Tour Summary and Analysis

    Jan 22

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    Katie Nicholl talks to CBS about the tour + engagement rumours

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