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Royals Meet the Media

Dec 7

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The Queen & The Duchess of Cambridge, both in green as they meet the media.
Pictures from Getty Images

Queen's Diamond Jubilee Gifts

On November 28, Her Majesty opened up the doors of Buckingham Palace to the world’s media to kick start her Diamond Jubilee celebrations. And she was armed with strong royal company. The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall, and the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge joined the Queen and met with 350 journalists and photographers. Interactions were off-the-record and pictures were limited. Interestingly, Buckingham Palace’s East Gallery was renamed the Tweet Suite for the night for those who wanted to post online messages about the event.

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Olympic Role for William, Kate &  Harry

Watch out for the Olympic power trio!

Prince William, Kate, and Prince Harry are joining forces in promoting the 2012 Games. All three young royals, who enjoy playing and watching sport, will help to rally public support for Britain’s athletes before, ­during and after the Olympics and Paralympics.

William, Kate and Harry are expected to visit team training camps in the run-up to the Games, attend some of the main events in London next ­summer, and champion the search for future Olympic stars. They join an elite group of 27 of this country’s most inspirational medal-winning Olympians as official ambassadors for Team GB and Paralympics GB.

Article: Express

Prince Harry & Chelsy Davy together in 2010

Prince Harry Meets up with Chelsy Davy

Back from training  in the US, Prince Harry bumped into ex-girlfriend (???) Chelsy Davy at The Henry Van Straubenzee Memorial carol concert at St Luke’s Church in Chelsea, London. The pair were seen greeting each other with a friendly hug and kiss as they attended the event of which Harry is a patron for the charity. A large gathering from the royal circle was there. Carole and Pippa Middleton were also present.

After the charity event, Harry & Chelsy met up at The Brompton Club until 2:30am. They went home separately.

Article: Daily Mail
Pictures: Celebrity-Gossip

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Busy Week for the Royals: Remembrance Sunday, Appearances, Deployments, Breakups & Fines

Nov 15

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Last week was busy for the royals in terms of appearances and news, which culminated in a moving ceremony at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday.

Remembrance Sunday


Her Majesty leads the nation in commemorating the war dead. Pictures by Reuters


The Foreign Office balcony with the Duchess of Cornwall,
the Duchess of Cambridge, & the Countess of Wessex
Photo by Getty Images


Video Coverage in its entirety: (3 parts)



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Pictures: Getty Images | Zimbio

William & Kate Appearances

In between this month’s appearance in Copenhagen with the Danish royals for Unicef and Remembrance Sunday, we saw the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge in 2 events: (1) a black tie gala for the National Memorial Arboretum Appeal, and (2) a meeting with The Prince’s Charities.

National Memorial Arboretum Appeal

Kate wears a grecian gown for the National Memorial Arboretum Appeal dinner

William & Kate attended a black-tie reception in aid of the National Memorial Arboretum Appeal at St James’s Palace. The Duke launched the appeal, which aims to raise £12 million to develop the Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire, into a world-renowned centre for remembrance

The Prince’s Charities Forum

The following day, the Cambridges attended The Prince’s Charities Forum at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly. It is the first time Kate has attended the forum.  It gathers every 2 years.

Prince William to be Posted in the Falklands

We knew it was coming next year, and now it’s confirmed.  The Ministry of Defence announced that the Duke of Cambridge will complete a routine deployment as a RAF search and rescue co-pilot in the Falklands for 6 weeks on February to March 2012.   This will help him obtain his goal of captaincy by next year.  (Article)

The announcement as ruffled feathers in Argentina ahead of next year’s 30th anniversary of the war over the Falklands. (Article)

Kate will not be able to join him for this posting.  However the newlyweds are slated to spend Christmas with the royals at Sandringham (another first for Kate) and celebrate her 30th birthday on January 9.  William will also be back in time for the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations in June 2012.

Pippa Middleton & Alex Loudon Broke Up

Pippa & Alex kissing after the Boodles Boxing Ball last October

It’s true.  Kate’s little sister is back on the market!  Pippa has reportedly split from financier boyfriend of one & a half years Alex after weeks of blazing rows, including a recent public one during a friend’s wedding. (Original article from The Sun)

The papers are having a field day playing the who-dumped-who game.  Most say it’s a matter of quiet Alex not being able to handle Pippa’s sudden fame after she’s thrown into the international spotlight following her sister’s wedding.  The Daily Mail even wrote a rather snarky article saying Alex’s very discreet parents thought Pippa “sweet” but “not wife material” (I take this article with a grain of salt, as those really in the know would never talk to the press).  On top of that, there are rumblings of a 3rd party in the relationship (Pippa’s side). (Article)

Either way, Pippa is said to be finding comfort from Will & Kate.  She joined Will, Kate and her parents at Birkhall last weekend, where Kate was said to have been practicing her hunting skills in preparation for Sandringham.  And last weekend, word has it that Pippa joined old pal (ex-boyfriend) George Percy on a shooting party in Northumberland.

What’s next from this frenzy? Without a doubt more Pippa-Harry nonsense…

Mike Tindall Sacked from England Rugby Team & Fined £25k for “Serious Misconduct”

Queen's Diamond Jubilee Gifts

It’s a devastating end to the new royal’s career.  Mike Tindall, who married Zara Phillips in July, has been embroiled in a controversy over the World Cup last September when he was seen flirting & kissing a girl in a bar.  Later reports say the blonde was an ex-girlfriend, and that Mike had gone on to a second bar with the same girl.  Zara flew to NZ a few  days later, and all seemed forgiven

However, after a Rugby Football Union investigation of the said night, Mike was slapped with a heavy fine and kicked out of Elite Player Squad.  This will very likely mean the end of his career.  Mike is said to be trying to appeal the fine.

Article: Telegraph

For video summaries of the latest news from last week, here are reports from US morning shows:

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William & Kate Back from Summer Hibernation

Oct 1

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It didn’t feel too long, did it?  After a low-key summer, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge stepped out to open The Royal Marsden Hospital’s Oak Centre for Children and Young People in Sutton. They toured the facility, and met medical staff, patients and their parents.  Prince William is president of the children’s cancer charity.


The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge open cancer centre at the Royal Marsden Hospital
29 September 2011. Photos: Getty Images

The event came after William pulled a 24-hour shift flying emergency helicopter rescue missions. The all-nighter ferried a serviceman from a warship off the Isle of Mann to Sandhurst in Surrey to see a seriously ill relative. He also helped pick up a casualty with serious head injuries in Snowdonia. Mind you, he didn’t look tired at all and was all smiles during the event. Kate arrived separately from London in a beautiful oatmeal Amanda Wakeley dress (which, naturally, has already sold out).

During the visit, William was reunited with Alice Marples, 12, a cancer patient who interviewed him two years ago for the CBBC Newsround programme. She presented Kate with flowers.

The couple chatted with cancer patients and their families — William making plenty of jokes (didn’t escape any football talk) and Kate asking lots of questions. She promised to look up a child’s blog and post a message. William made a speech; they unveiled a plaque and did a small walkabout. As usual, they spend 30 more minutes doing the engagement than scheduled.

Videos: Telegraph (recap) | The Royal Channel (includes William’s speech) |  BBC | Sky News
Pictures: Getty Images | BBC |
Articles: Daily Mail

P.S.  Many people questioned why Kate arrived wearing her engagement ring and left without it?  Answer?  Hygiene! Here’s an explanation…

Kate Continues “Princess Training”…

As Prince William buckles down to get flight hours needed for RAF captaincy, Kate has started spending plenty of her time training to be a royal.  The Palace said that they have issued a program that will strengthen the Duchess’ knowledge on the arts, media and the government.  Personal sessions with experts are being conducted in St James’s Palace and on site.  One sighting was a visit to London’s National Portrait Gallery to understand how it is run.  Kate has also been researching on which charities she plans to support by meeting with organizers and visiting on site.  However, it is unlikely that any patronages will be announced until the new year.  On the evening of the Royal Marsden visit, William, Kate & Harry hosted a reception at St James’s Palace for the staff and donors of The Foundation of Prince William & Prince Harry (they’re still working on a name to encompass Kate).

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Zara & Mike Updates

Zara & Mike reunite in New Zealand

The recent controversy of Mike Tindall caught on video hugging and kissing a blonde did not go away quietly.  Since then, Zara has flown to New Zealand.  The pair has reunited and have shown a brave face of solidarity in public.  Their spokesperson maintained that the woman in the video is an “old friend.”

The Queen's new portrait


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Prince Harry Turns 27

Sep 15

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Happy 27th Birthday, Harry!

Henry Charles Albert David
Born 15 September 1984
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Prince Harry turns 27, and remains England’s most eligible bachelor.  He spends his special day at work.  This week, Harry joined his cousins for BGC Charity Day, raising funds for his charity Sentebale and simultaneously trumping big brother William’s record on the trading floor.

Ladies Linked to Prince Harry

After more than a year of traveling, Harry’s ex Chelsy Davy has finally started work in London as a solicitor trainee.  Royal watchers are pointing out that she’s working for Farrer & Co. (solicitors to the Queen) and not for Allen & Overy as previously reported.  This means she’ll be in the UK for the foreseeable future.  Chelsy has also debuted a new boyfriend — property developer Taylor McWilliams.

William & Kate whereabouts

The Cambridges spent some time in Balmoral as of late. It seems the newlyweds are spending time with William’s family this time around. Earlier this summer, they reportedly were with the Middletons at Birkhall.

  • 13 September: William & Kate were with Prince Charles & Camilla on a grouse shoot. @AnnabelBlackett, whose father runs the estate, tweeted the experience of meeting them and is full of praise.
  • 11 September: William, Kate & Harry joined the Queen & Duke of Edinburgh for service at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral to pray for 9/11 victims.

Earlier that week, William &  Kate were spotted around London

  • 6 September: William & Kate joined Pippa’s 28th birthday celebration at a restaurant in Kensington
  • 5 September: Kate spotted shopping in Peter Jones in London, browsing rugs, pillows, bed linens, and kitchen items. (Pictures — of her back, that is)
  • 4 September: Kate spotted with her family in Hungerford, near their family home in Berkshire, and popped into shops including Hungerford Arcade and Hungerford Emporium, leaving locals stunned.  Some reports say she also visited the area earlier that week with her mum Carole.

William & Kate Tidbits:

Mike Tindall allegedly "groped" blonde

Zara & Mike

A new allegation of newlywed Mike Tindall acting slightly less than royal… According to The Sun, Zara Phillips’ husband of 6 weeks got a bit close with a blonde as he as his rugby mates celebrate their opening match World Cup victory.  They were said to have been at a nightspot and engaged in a “dwarf-throwing” competition.  Mike was allegedly seen kissing and groping a beautiful blonde, and also allowed to have his face rubbed into her breasts after downing a string of shots at the bar on Sunday.

The bar manager dismissed the allegations, saying: “There was no dwarf throwing – that’s just not cool! Secondly: there was no scandal by any of the English Rugby players that we saw!” England Rugby chiefs also played down the incident, saying: “Like all the lads he plays for England with a massive amount of passion and he was relaxing after a tough match.”

We are yet to hear from Mike or Zara’s reps.  Zara is expected to join Mike in New Zealand later this month.

The Queen

Prince of Wales + Duchess of Cornwall

The Prince of Wales & the Duchess of Cambridge have been seen with William & Kate at Balmoral this week.  Other news:

Pippa Middleton

The Yorks

Princess Beatrice graduates from Goldsmith's College

Congratulations to Princess Beatrice! She graduated from Goldsmith’s College with a 2:1 degree in history and history of ideas.  Both Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson were in attendance.  Beatrice plans to take on a few internships before getting a job, with a preference in fashion.

Princess Diana

 

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Prince Harry Knows How to Party — and Make Sick Kids Happy

Sep 3

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Prince Harry has dominated the headlines this past week — as cameras captured him both at work and at play…

Last weekend Harry was spotted in Hvar, Croatia, partying  in a nightclub with good chum Tom Inskip.  A video of him dancing (not very well, it seems) and diving into a shallow pool fully clothed went viral.  Apparently Harry was letting his hair down in preparation for a long training stint in the US starting October.  He probably had a bit to drink and was clearly enjoying his time.  He was given a white shirt by the nightclub and was then seen in the company of a bevy of girls.  Naturally some of the girls talked about the experience.  This is Harry’s second holiday this summer.  He was on a week-long vacation in Mallorca with the Warrens last month.


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While Prince Harry showed he could party hard, he proved the following week that he also knows how to do his job well.  On 31 August, Harry presented awards to a six-year-old quadruple amputee and a five-year-old cerebral palsy sufferer at the Wellchild charity ceremony in London. As patron of the charity, he made the appearance on the 14th anniversary of the death of his mother, Diana.  He delivered a humbling speech at the end of the ceremony.

This was Prince Harry’s final official engagement before advancing his Apache training in the US. He arrives in El Centro, California the first week of October for Exercise Crimson Eagle as the final part of his Apache training.

Meanwhile, ex Chelsy Davy was spotted with “new boyfriend” Taylor McWilliams in Ibiza (scroll down for article) over the bank holiday weekend.  They attended a party thrown by the nightclub Boujis, a favourite royal London joint.   Oh, and she flew economy to the island.  This is Chelsy’s second Ibiza getaway this year.  She was also there along with friends (plus Taylor, if rumour is to be believed) back in May.

William & Kate Updates

It’s been quiet for the newlyweds lately…

Beatrice & Eugenie attend launch of new pizzeria/karaoke joint

Zara Phillips

The Yorks

Pippa Middleton

 

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