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Royal Sightings Amidst Summer News Drought

Aug 5

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August is upon us, and as with every summer, most royals take a break from official functions and return to public life in the fall.  The Queen stays at Balmoral.  The younger ones often go somewhere tropical for a holiday.  Also note that with the lack of any distinct royal material, the most imaginative of stories often come out in the summer…

So what are we left with?  A scattering of sightings… (though there’s always some guilt in seeing pictures of them upset over paparazzi shots. So I’ll be linking, but won’t be posting said pictures here).

Prince Harry in Mallorca

Prince Harry in Edinburgh for Zara's wedding

Prince Harry is on holiday! Believed to have arrived on the island Monday or Tuesday, staying in a villa in Port Andratx. The big question is: who’s he with? Royal watchers instantly recognize the Warrens — Jake and Susanna (or as the media refers to as “unknown bikini-clad female) from paparazzi pictures. They’re old friends, and Susanna’s Guy Pelly’s ex. The group has been spotted dining, having drinks, and exploring the coastline on a boat.

So what about Harry’s rumoured girlfriend Florence Brudenell-Bruce?  As of Wednesday, she was photographed in London tending to her plants.  According to Katie Nicholl of the Mail, they’re planning to meet up in Ibiza in the weekend.  We’ll see.  Watch this space…

Pictures: Shirtless Harry in Mallorca
Article: Info on Harry’s alleged activities in Mallorca thus far

William & Kate are back in Anglesey

People were waiting for their Edinburgh exit on Sunday after Zara’s wedding.  But the pair was nowhere to be found.  Why?  Because they left Edinburgh on Monday.  That morning, William & Kate were photographed walking hand-in-hand in Holyrood Park.  They were also wearing matching purple sweaters.  It’s a rare PDA sighting, which delighted many royal-watchers.  However any thrill from the pictures was dampened by the fact that the couple (William, in particular) looked annoyed, prompting speculation that they were harassed / upset by the photographer.  After taking a budget flight (they flew FlyBe!) home that afternoon, Kate’s first stop was Tesco.  Again, she was photographed carrying her grocery bags and pushing the trolley back into the cart return.  Peeping out of one of the bags is a box of Kellogg’s cereals.

Pictures: William & Kate walk hand-in-hand in Holyrood Park (Edinburgh)
Pictures: Kate grocery shopping at Tesco (North Wales)

 

 

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Zara & Mike’s Wedding

Jul 31

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Another glorious day for the Royal Family under beautiful Edinburgh sunshine as Zara Phillips, the Queen’s eldest granddaughter, marries rugby captain Mike Tindall. This year’s second Royal Wedding couldn’t be more different than the global April 29 event, but it was equally beautiful and executed to perfection.

6,000 people lined the streets of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile to catch a glimpse of the bride, groom, the royal family and a host of sporting personalities as they came in and out of the Canongate Kirk church. It was a very private wedding, but the UK media did their best in bringing the goods.

Zara wore a romantic full-length ivory silk gown with silk tulle detail, designed by the Queen’s favourite couturier Stewart Parvin. Her blonde hair was swept up, and her head sparkled with diamonds from the Greek Key tiara lent by her mother.

 


The radiant bride and her proud granny 

 


Princesses Beatrice & Eugenie both wore Angela Kelly.  The Duchess of Cambridge, keen not to upstage the bride, recycled almost everything she wore (except the hat).  The champagne brocade coat dress was first seen on her during Laura Parker-Bowles’ wedding back in 2006.  Complete details on Kate’s look on What Kate Wore. 

 


Zara & Mikes official wedding photo 

The happy couple left the Kirk in a Bentley for the 400-yard journey to Holyroodhouse for the reception. For the newlyweds, there will be no immediate honeymoon. Instead, in keeping with their down-to-earth approach, they will go back to work – Zara will head off to the Gatcombe International Horse Trials while her husband will return to training.

Also announced: Zara Phillips is to retain her maiden name for public sporting purposes.

Congratulations to Zara & Mike!

 

 

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Pictures:   BBC | Day Life | Getty Images | Rex Features |

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The Day Before the Wedding…

On Friday morning, dressed down Zara & Mike were at Canongate Kirk for a wedding rehearsal. In the afternoon, they hosted a pre-wedding cocktail party aboard the Royal yacht Britannia.  Britannia was decommissioned in 1997 and is now a museum.  The younger royals — William, Kate, Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice (who brought boyfriend Dave Clark), and a dateless Prince Harry joined in the celebrations.


A kiss before parting after the wedding rehearsal.  Zara & Mike disembark from the Britannia after their pre-wedding cocktail party 

 


Single file: the young royals headed the Countess of Wessex.  Check out Beatrice’s butterfly belt!  Right: Radiant newlyweds William & Kate were keen not to steal the spotlight from the bride & groom.  And once again, Kate recycled her green DVF dress 

 


Prince Harry was dateless for his cousin’s wedding.  William & Kate — who are known as the Earl & Countess of Strathearn when in Scotland –  arrive for pre-wedding cocktails. 

Article: The day before the wedding (includes pictures)
Pictures: Rex Features | Getty Images
Video: The day before: boarding the Britannia + rehearsal

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While We Wait for Zara’s Wedding…

Jul 28

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The next big event in the royal calendar is Zara Phillips’ wedding to rugby fiance Mike Tindall in Edinburgh this July 30. Till then, a splattering of royal tidbits…

Zara & Mike

William & Kate

Prince Harry

Prince Charles & Camilla

The Yorks

Pippa Middleton

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Weekend Royal Recap

Jun 19

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Wrapping Up Ascot 2011

The last few days at Ascot have brought some royal interest…

Carole Middleton at Ascot 2011

Day 3: On Ladies’ Day, the big news was that Kate’s parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, joined the royal carriage procession and were in the royal box with the Queen.  Lovely!  While the Countess of Wessex has had her father in Ascot for years, no one ever recalls Diana’s or Fergie’s parents ever invited.  Significantly, it was the Queen’s invitation, showing their welcome into the royal fold. Carole Middleton looked the epitome of elegance in a cream Catherine Walker suit and matching hat.
Articles: Mirror | Daily Mail
Pictures: Isopix| Rex Features

Day 4:  Prince Andrew spotted with a mystery brunette.  Probably nothing, but  the Duke of York spent much of the day with a brunette in an oversized hat.  He also took time to chat with an ex-flame – blonde TV presenter Catrina Skepper
Article: Daily Mail
Pictures: Getty Images | Rex Features

Day 5: The Queen was in blue, but most of the talk surrounded Princess Eugenie, who came with a figure-hugging red dress by Alexander McQueen – almost the red version of what Pippa won during the royal wedding.  Eugenie was accompanied by her boyfriend Jack Brooksbank.  Later, she awarded the cup for the winner of the Chesham Stakes.
Article: Daily Mail
Pictures: Isopix

William & Kate’s Canada/California Tour

The next big event will be the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge’s first official overseas tour, bringing them around Canada a  nd LA on 30 June to 10 July.  Media interest is massive.  So far, a detailed itinerary for the LA visit has been released.  Canada’s itinerary comes next week.

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Zara & Mike

Gearing up for the second Royal Wedding of the year!  Zara Phillips weds rugby player Mike Tindall on July 30.

… which leads us to Prince Harry & Chelsy

Pippa Middleton

Two weeks ago, Pippa participated in a triathlon.  This weekend, she was seen in Scotland in a duathlon – running and cycling from coast to coast.  Article: Daily Mail

Pictures: Isopix | Zimbio

And in other news, Earl Spencer (Diana’s brother) marries for the 3rd time in a small, private ceremony in Althorp. Neither William nor Harry was there.  William’s working in Anglesey and Harry has prior private commitments.

 

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Royals at Garter Day, Prince Philip’s 90th

Jun 13

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After a very happy appearance at the Trooping the Colour parade on Saturday, the royals continue their busy weekend celebrating the Duke of Edinburgh’s 90th birthday on Sunday, and participating in the Order of the Garter ceremony on Monday.

Garter Day


Each year in June a procession and service take place at Windsor Castle for the Order of the Garter. The Order is the senior and oldest British Order of Chivalry, founded by Edward III in 1348. The Queen, as Sovereign of the Order, attends the service along with other members of the Royal family in the Order, including Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward Princess Anne, and latest, Prince William — who all donned their ostrich plume caps and velvet robes.

Royals in attendance today were the spouses: Duchess of Cornwall, the Countess of Wessex, and the person everyone was waiting to see — the Duchess of Cambridge.  Kate wore a dove-grey coat with a matching fascinator.   A big smile from his wife reportedly made Prince William blush during the procession.  After the service, William and Kate joined Prince Charles and Camilla in a carriage ride back to Windsor Castle.

Article: Daily Mail | Telegraph | People
Pictures: Getty Images | DayLife | Isopix | Rex Features

Prince Philip’s 90th Birthday Celebration

The Duke of Edinburgh turns 90

The Duke of Edinburgh turned 90 on June 10, but the royal family celebrated his landmark birthday on June 12 with a private church service with up to 750 guests (including some foreign royals) at St George’s Chapel.  There was a reception and lunch at Windsor Castle after.  Everyone in the family was present, including the new Duke & Duchess of Cambridge.

The Rt Rev David Conner, who gave the sermon in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, made the congregation laugh when he told them the Duke “doesn’t like to the praised”.  But he went on to insist that despite Philip not wanting to be the topic of conversation, praise was due for the royal has been a tireless supporter of the Queen and more than 800 charities.

Articles: Telegraph
Pictures: Getty Images
Videos:  ITN | BBC

William & Kate attend Prince Philip's 90th birthday service

Kate recycles her wardrobe. Once again, focus on the newlyweds, who arrived with Prince Harry.  What did the new Princess Catherine wear?  Recycled coat.  Recycled dress.  Recycled shoes.  Good on her!  She wore the coat in 2009 for a friends wedding, the dress on the day after her wedding, and the shoes from the recent derby.  The day before, after the Trooping the Colour parade, she and Pippa attended the wedding of friend Sam Waley-Cohen in another recycled dress.

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William & Harry Play Polo for Charity

Prince Harry & Prince William. Sentebale Polo Cup 2011

After a private reception with the royal family for Prince Philip’s 90th, Princes William & Harry played for opposing teams for the Sentebale Polo Cup. Torrential rain didn’t stop the the brothers. Who won? Prince William’s Tusk Trust team beat Prince Harry’s Sentebale.

After the polo Harry hosted a fundraising dinner where a charity auction was held to raise funds for Sentebale, while William left to join his wife Kate for another private royal family function.

Article: Daily Mail
Pictures: Getty Images

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