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Royal News for 2012-08-08

Aug 8

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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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Roundup of Royal Week

Aug 15

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August is always a slow month on royal news.  The Queen is in Balmoral and the rest of the family are laying low or going on private holidays.  News bits below:

Prince Harry

Last spring, Prince Harry was in the Arctic with a group of injured soldiers, who were completing one of man’s greatest challenges:  a 12-day trek across the ‘Devil’s Dancefloor’. Although Harry did not join them for the full 160-mile journey, he spent 10 days with them – including three days on the ice – sharing the very real dangers. Now a new documentary, Harry’s Arctic Heroes, reveals the bonds the men forged in such a hostile environment. New details emerge of Harry’s frostnip ears, and how he spared the Queen knowledge of the trek in case it upset her.

The documentary “Harry’s Arctic Heroes” will air on BBC One — Part 1 on 23 August, and Part 2 on 30 August — at 9pm.

In other news, Prince Harry has just returned from a week-long holiday in Mallorca with friends the Warrens.  There was no evidence that he met up with rumoured new girlfriend Florence Brudenell-Bruce in Ibiza as previously speculated.  Harry was recently spotted around London — jogging and eating.

William & Kate

Kate on the cover of People magazine - fashion special edition

The newlyweds said to be enjoying some quiet, private time together as William continues his work as a helicopter pilot in Wales.  On August 8, William & Kate were at the SAS headquarters in Herefordshire to receive safety briefings and meet injured soldiers and families of fallen members.  Though a private function, they delighted many people. Someone who met them tweeted this picture.  They are set to return to the SAS HQ soon for kidnap training, just as Prince Charles & Diana once did.

On August, 8, Kate was spotted shopping at Wilkinson (a hardware / family value store) in Wales wearing the same outfit (except the jeans) as the week before at Tesco. (Smart move, Kate!  Now those pap pics won’t sell as much)  Later in the week, an article says she was spotted in Kensington in London buying books.  There’s also some talk about their new home in Kensington Palace — with one report claiming they might move out due to lack of privacy, and another saying Prince Philip is helping them remodel the kitchen.  Seriously, one can’t believe anything they read these days…  William & Kate are also getting SAS kidnap training soon.  And they’re expected at Balmoral for a weekend.

Prince Andrew

Sarah Ferguson

Zara Phillips & Mike Tindall

Zara Phillips retires Toytown. Photo by Richard Gillard

Pippa Middleton

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A Starter Home for William & Kate

Jun 9

Posted by britishroyals in Carole & Mike Middleton, Pippa & James Middleton, Prince Harry, Prince William, Prince William & Catherine, Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of Cambridge | 2 Comments

Goodbye Clarence House. Hello Kensington Palace! Must be an exciting time for the royal couple as they establish their first household.

Kensington Palace

The dominant royal news in the past few days focused on the official London base of Prince William & Princess Catherine. They are to take a “small” apartment at Kensington Palace, which was recently renovated to rid of asbestos and poor wiring. William spent much of his childhood at Kensington Palace — where Princess Diana also lived, though it should be pointed out that they had occupied a different (and much larger) apartment. William and Kate’s new London base is temporary, according to the Palace. They plan to move in this month and are expected to stay there for about a year or two, or until a more suitable place is available.

Article: Telegraph
Article: More about Kensington Palace

In accordance to the move, the royal couple is in search for one staff member. (This corrects previous reports that falsely said they are advertising for four… how typical of tabloids to sensationalise things!) According to the palace, the position open is for a housekeeper/dresser. Take note that a dresser is not a stylist. So Kate will continue to pick her own clothes. The dresser helps keep her wardrobe clean, ironed and in order.  With official functions and a sprawling overseas tour requiring 3 wardrobe changes a day, how can Kate do without one?  The position is only based in London.  William & Kate will continue to NOT have household staff while in Anglesey.

Article: People

Princess Catherine’s bridal gown to go on display at Buckingham Palace

London tourists rejoice! Kate’s Sarah Burton wedding dress, along with her shoes,earrings and the magnificant Halo Tiara, will be part of the special exhibition at Buckingham Palace this summer. The royal wedding cake by Fiona Cairns will also be on display. With the popularity of the recent Royal Wedding, Buckingham Palace is expected to draw large crowds.

The special exhibition will run from 23 July to 3 October 2011.

Source: The Royal Collection

Other William & Kate News:

We are heading toward a very busy few days for the royals.  It kicks Thursday with the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge’s attendance to the ARK charity gala.  Stay tuned.  But in the meantime…

Prince Harry

Harry to teach Kate how to fly.  Allegedly, William’s schedule is manic, so Harry has offered to teach sister-in-law how to fly in Anglesey.  Hard to believe, actually, that Harry could do something like this when he trains hundreds of miles away.  Besides, similar stories of Kate learning to fly & sail (she’s already an accomplished sailer!) have been reported before.

Harry in Polo match. On Sunday, Prince Harry led his team to victory for a charity polo match in aide of the Centrepoint at the Cirencester Park Polo Club.

Gym buddy: Cameron Diaz.  Fan: Adele.  Hollywood star Cameron Diaz is said to have run treadmills alongside Harry after joining a swanky gym.  Meanwhile, singer Adele sets her sight on the ginger prince.

The Middletons

The Middleton family (sans Kate) at a beach party at the Goring Hotel.  Pippa joined parents Mike & Carole and brother James (though not photographed) as guests of honour for the summer beach party of Jeremy Goring.  The hotel, where the family stayed during the Royal Wedding, launched Basil’s Bar — a replica of the famous bar in Mustique where the Middletons frequent.  ( More pictures )

Pippa loses to Carol Vorderman for Rear of the Year award.  She’s only had 6 weeks to rack up the votes, and so loses to 50-year-old TV presenter.  Ugh, so?

The Yorks

Sarah Ferguson’s reality docu “Finding Sarah” airs on Oprah’s OWN network starting June 12 in the US.  Her book — a memoir of the journey to self discovery, also launches on the same day.  So TV alert: Fergie’s promoting.

Video: Amidst regrets, Sarah Ferguson is proud of her girls: 

 

 

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After Ireland & Obama: Royal News Roundup

May 27

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It’s been a very busy and successful two weeks for the Royal Family.  We saw Her Majesty make a historic visit to the Republic of Ireland — the first monarch to do so in 100 years.  This week, the Royal Family hosted a state visit for US President Barack Obama. Coming after Prince William & Catherine’s royal wedding in April 29, it caps a month of glory for the monarchy.  A fine, fine month it was indeed!

The next big event?  We’ll have to wait another 2 weeks for a big weekend:

Trooping the Colour

  • June 11 (Saturday): Trooping the Colour, celebrating the Queen’s ceremonial birthday. It will be extra special as she turned 85 this year. Many members of the Royal Family expected. Expecting Prince William to be on a horse for the parade, and Princess Catherine to make an appearance with him on the balcony for the fly-past.
  • June 12 (Sunday): The Duke of Edinburgh’s birthday celebration.  Prince Philip turns 90.  A service for the royals at St. George’s Cathedral followed by a reception at Windsor Castle.  That afternoon, Prince William & Prince Harry play polo against each other for the Sentebale Polo Cup.
  • June 13 (Monday): Order of the Garter Ceremony.  Expect the Queen, along with Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Princess Anne & Prince William in full velvet robes and feathered hats.

In the meantime, a round of royal tidbits….

Pippa! Pippa!  Pippa!

Pippa Middleton has been followed around London and photographed in the past week.  The constant paparazzi presence is eerily reminiscent of Kate a few years ago, when she was in London working for Jigsaw.  She ended up quitting her job and moving to secluded Bucklebury with her parents.  Hopefully the paps back off this time around and the same thing won’t have to happen to Pippa.  Anyhow:

And that’s just the past week.  Let’s not forget she was followed around Madrid before that.  Pippa is also mentioned as a possible feature on the ‘Glee’ finale, amidst silly rumours that she’s getting her own show on Oprah’s own network.

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And in preparation for the Duke of Edinburgh’s 90th birthday, I leave you with a must-see video about the steadfast consort to the Queen:

Prince Philip at 90 (Part 1)

Prince Philip at 90 (Part 2)

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