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Prince Harry Evokes Memories of Diana

Jun 24

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Prince Harry carries on Princess Diana’s legacy with visit to Mozambique minefield


Thirteen years after Diana, Princess of Wales drew the world’s attention to the horrors of land mines, Prince Harry has rekindled her legacy with a visit to a minefield in Mozambique. The Prince spent two days learning about the work of the HALO Trust, the same British charity that the Princess so famously visited in Angola eight months before her death. The Daily Telegraph understands that the Prince is so passionate about the work of HALO that he is now considering taking on a formal role with the charity.

Both he and his brother, Prince William, have maintained a close interest in the charity’s work, and have wanted to visit the minefields “for years”, according to one Royal aide, who said the trip was “very much an opportunity for the Prince to follow in his mother’s footsteps”.

The private visit to the Cahora Bassa minefields in the Tete province was kept secret until the Prince had left Mozambique, partly because of fears it would overshadow the official tour of southern Africa he and Prince William undertook last week.

As well as meeting victims of landmine blasts, including a 14-year-old boy who lost a leg last year and a 50-year-old man who lost both eyes and one arm, the Prince was taught mine-clearing techniques and personally attached a detonator to a live mine before carrying out a controlled explosion from a safe distance.

Article: The Telegraph





Joker Harry: Our mad mum

Prince Harry has joked about his mum Diana’s madcap antics – and said: “Mad would be one word to describe her!” He made the comment when asked what the Princess would have made of the charity work he and elder brother William carry out in Africa.

Harry, 25, said: “Every day, whatever we do, wherever we are and whoever we’re with, I always wonder what she’d think – what she’d be doing – if she was with us now. If she’d be sitting here having a laugh, whether she’d be in the background sticking her tongue out – or whether she’d be playing football with the children.

“That’s what keeps us going every day – that thought of what she’d be like if she was around today.”

Article: The Sun

Is Harry growing up?

An analysis from Kira Cochrane from The Guardian, chronicling Prince Harry’s early scandals to his later maturing roles and actions.  Harry’s trip to Africa has shown a more mature and responsible side to the prince.

Article: The Guardian

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Prince William & Kate Middleton News Bits (June 20, 2010)

Jun 21

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Weekend tidbits (and ironically another round of non-stories) on Prince William & girlfriend Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton moves in with Prince William… so are wedding bells on the cards?

This has been falsely reported numerous times before.  This time is no different.  No concrete proof… just Katie Nicholl connecting the dots — citing recent outings by the couple spotted by the press and information gathered from the The Party Times website.

Prince William and long-time girlfriend Kate Middleton are busy home-making in Wales, sparking fresh rumours that they will shortly announce their marriage plans. Sources close to the couple say Kate has given up her full-time job at Party Pieces, her family’s internet party planning business, and now spends much of her time at William’s home in North Wales while he trains to be an RAF search-and-rescue heli­copter pilot.

Reveals a “friend”: “Kate no longer works on a full-time basis at the offices of Party Pieces as those closest to her feel it wouldn’t be fitting for a future Queen to be working on a family-run web­site. Kate used to be the photo­grapher for Party Pieces, but they’ve hired Millie Pilkington to replace her and Kate is now focusing on her life with William while he trains at RAF Valley. William will be training for three years and they agreed that Kate should be closer to him. They go out to the shops in Blaenau Ffestiniog for groceries and she’s settling in well.”

Article: Daily Mail





Kate Middleton warns Wills to stay away from Africa/Jecca

Bride-in-waiting Kate Middleton has ordered Prince William to keep out of Africa – and away from his Kenyan-based old flame Jessica Craig.

Concerned Kate has seen William become a shoulder to cry on for ­Jessica after the break-up of her engagement. She broke off her engagement to Hugh Crossley last October but was devastated when he married and became a dad four months later.

Kate hit the roof when William told her he wanted to return to Africa this month to support Jecca, 28, who’ll be hosting a charity marathon across the family wildlife estate.

Article: Daily Star

Note: Prince William has already been a supporter of the Safari Marathon.  In May, he received prospective runners in St. James’ Place.  Previous story here.  And besides, William doesn’t need to go to Lewa to see Jecca.  She lives in the UK and was recently spotted at Ascot.

William “kicking himself” for predicting his marriage 5 years ago

During a ski holiday five years ago, William, who turns 28 today, admitted that he didn’t want to get married until he was “28 or even 30“.

Now he is said to have told friends: “I was young, I’d had a few drinks… what can I say? I wish I had kept my big mouth shut!”

Sources say the prince is “deeply committed” to Kate Middleton, who he has been dating for almost eight years, but is determined to concentrate on his career as an RAF search and rescue pilot for the foreseeable future.

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Did Prince Harry & Chelsy Davy Split Up (Again)?

Jun 20

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Prince Harry & Chelsy Davy break up (again)

Prince Harry & Chelsy Davy break up (again)

This weekend brings a new explosive rumour: that Prince Harry and his on-off girlfriend of six years Chelsy Davy have once again split up.  The reason: Chelsy plans to move back to South Africa.  Actually, two separate news sources (News of the World, The Daily Mail) mention Chelsy’s plan to move back home.  But they give conflicting stories about her current relationship status with Prince Harry.  The Daily Mail and Richard Palmer’s tweets say although Chelsy’s moving back to South Africa, she and Harry are still an item.

Maybe they’ve decided to break up for good.  Maybe they’ll try to work it out.  Maybe this is why Prince Harry dreams of living in Africa.  Maybe none of this is true…

Since we don’t expect any statement from the couple, only time will tell the truth.  It may take months before the actual situation is revealed.  Ah, the agony!

From News of the World:

Chelsy is moving to South Africa this week to begin a legal career and has told him they are OVER. The pair have had an on-and-off relationship for six years but friends say the spark has finally gone.

Chelsy told friends: “We’re finished. This is a new beginning for me. I want to start my career in South Africa where I plan to spend the rest of my life. I don’t want to live in Britain.”

An insider said: “It was a gradual end to the relationship. It whimpered out. It’s not practical with Harry’s commitments to the Army and his family to be in a relationship with someone in a different country. It was an obvious time for a clean break. The spark is gone and she’s focused on moving back to be where her heart lies.”

Article: News of the World


The Daily Mail’s take:

Chelsy Davy is said to have had a furious row with Prince Harry. The couple apparently fell out after Chelsy told Harry she was homesick and planned to move back to Africa to be closer to her family in Zambia. Sources close to the couple also say she expressed doubts about starting her graduate job at top law firm Allen & Overy.

However, this is not the first time their relationship has faltered, with the couple separating in January of last year before getting back together eight months later.

A source said: ‘Chelsy and Harry have just been on a two-week holiday to Zambia where they were very loved up. But she’s talking about going back – that’s what the row was about. Once his World Cup duties are over, Harry and Chelsy plan to meet in Africa to patch things up.’

‘I believe Chelsy is moving back to Africa. They haven’t split up, they’re still together but have a few things to work through.’


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Ascot Appearances 2010

Jun 20

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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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William & Harry’s Official African Tour – (Part 4)

Jun 20

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Day 4, June 18, Cape Town

A paediatric hospital visit, and it’s off to a disappointing World Cup match…

Prince William and Prince Harry traveled to Cape Town hoping to see an England win after a disappointing opening 1-1 draw with the USA. The princes had predicted a victiory for England, with William urging the team to ‘win, win, win’. But sadly, it turned into a goalless draw against Algeria.

A professional lip reader  said Prince William branded England’s game “a mess.” Though when asked about England’s performance, William, who is president of the FA, spoke instead about the fans, praising them for the way they got behind their team, despite the booing towards the end. ‘You could hear the England fans over the vuvuzelas which is quite impressive because there is quite a noise from vuvuzelas,’ he said.

Prince Harry was similarly upbeat. “It was a draw, we can still top the group, which is fantastic news. We are all really looking forward to next week. A win is a win next week no matter how many we score. It would be nice to see the team really enjoying it and actually smiling and playing football, the football that we all know they can play.”

Article: Daily Mail | Mirror UK

Day 5, June 19, Johannesburg


David Beckham, Prince William and Prince Harry were all handsome smiles at a reception Saturday to back England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup.  Talking about the fan who managed to get into the team’s dressing room, William joked that he and Harry let the intruder in by leaving the door open.

Soon to Come: TV interview with the Princes…

Watch for a 30-minute interview with Prince William and Prince Harry for ITN, to be broadcast later this week.  Here’s a preview:

Prince Harry has revealed that he thinks about his late mother Princess Diana ‘every day’ – and wants to live in Africa because it is the only place on earth where he can truly be himself. Harry, who vowed when he was 18 that he would continue Diana’s humanitarian work with AIDS victims in Africa, also said that he knows his role in the hierarchy of the Royal Family: “supporting his slightly balding brother” Prince William.

The Princes used the 30-minute programme to talk about their love of Africa and the charity work they have been carrying out in some of the poorest countries in the world.

Article: Daily Mail

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William & Harry’s Official African Tour – (Part 3)

Jun 18

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Day 3, June 17, Lesotho

visiting Sentebale & Lesotho’s children…

Prince Harry in Lesotho

Prince Harry in Lesotho

Prince Harry and Prince William are on a two-day visit to Lesotho, where Harry’s Sentebale charity – set up in memory of his mother – helps vulnerable children. They visited a remote village in one of the world’s poorest countries.

William and Harry met children infected with HIV. Wearing a traditional tribal blanket and a beanie hat, Harry rode a pony alongside his brother to the village of Semongkong before he and William visited schools supported by the charity for village children and nomadic shepherd boys. They also took part in a friendly soccer match with the Lesotho orphans

Prince Harry wants to be a photographer or surfer, or live in Africa…

Later, the princes traveled to the palace of the Lesothan king. In a confidence-building exercise through Mamohato Network Club, which allows HIV-infected youths to work together without being stigmatized for their disease, Prince Harry said that his dream job would be to be a surfer, helicopter pilot or wildlife photographer. He also dreams of living in Africa, a fact which has reportedly caused Prince Charles some concern.

Prince William just wants to be a successful helicopter pilot… and to be happy, lucky and caring.

Prince William and Prince Harry will travel to South Africa tomorrow, to watch the England vs. Algeria deciding match.

Articles: The Examiner | The Express

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