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Royal Weekend News (July 11, 2010)

Fergie lets go of Kate Waddington, her PR relations adviser for 10 years

Fergie lets go of Kate Waddington, her PR relations adviser for 10 years

Fergie Sacks Staff to Prevent Bankrupcy

The cash-strapped Duchess of York has been forced to sack her entire team of seven full-time staff to save money. In another blow, the Duchess has also parted company with Kate Waddington, her long-suffering public relations adviser who worked hard to improve the Duchess’s battered public image.

The cutbacks will also affect three more staff who were on temporary contracts and worked for the Duchess on an ad-hoc basis. In total she should save an estimated £700,000 a year. Fergie made personal phone calls to each of her 12 tearful flunkies to explain why their jobs had gone.

But despite being £2million in the red, next week she flies to Necker Island, Sir Richard Branson’s luxury home in the British Virgin Islands.

Articles: Daily Mail | The Sun

Princess Beatrice looks Bea-utiful after training for London marathon

Svelte and far from shy, Princess Beatrice shows how marathon training has transformed her figure from the curvy one that in the past drew unflattering comments. The 21-year-old, said to have shed a stone and a half, displayed her new slimline look as she showered on the back of a luxury yacht in St Tropez. With her on holiday is boyfriend Dave Clark.

The fifth in line to the throne had been mortified by pictures of herself in a blue bikini during a beach holiday on St Barts in 2008 and admitted being ‘terribly upset’ by unkind remarks.

Follow the link below for pictures of Bea looking great in a bikini, including a comparative shot of unflattering pictures in the past.

Article: Daily Mail

Queen’s visit to Canada a royal success story

The Queen’s visit to Canada visit was a roaring success, drawing record-breaking crowds eager to see the monarch in the flesh in what may well prove her valedictory tour.

Article: The Telegraph

Chelsy Davy

Chelsy Davy

Chelsy heading for Johannesburg?

According to Katie Nicholl, Chelsy Davy is giving up previous plans to train as a solicitor in London, will be traveling through December, and moving to Johannesburg in January.

‘She doesn’t want to live in Cape Town because all her friends have moved to Jo’burg,’ says a friend.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry did not relish being the butt of the joke himself. The Prince apparently had a ‘sense-of-humour failure’ at his friend Mark Dyer’s wedding in Wales when chums continually ribbed him about his on-off relationship with Chelsy.

‘Quite a few people kept saying “you’ll be next” to Harry, and making remarks about “walking the plank” with Chelsy,’ says a spy. He laughed along at first but it wore thin pretty quickly.’

Article: Daily Mail (scroll down)

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Kate Middleton Watches Princes William & Harry Play Polo

Kate Middleton watches William play polo

Kate Middleton watches William play polo. Click to see more pictures from Getty Images

**Updated with link to more pictures below** Finally!  An appearance from Kate this polo season!

Kate Middleton was all smiles yesterday as she watched Prince William take part in a polo match.

The 28-year-old beamed as she chatted with a male friend in the glorious sunshine at the Beaufort Polo Club in Tetbury, Gloucestershire. Wearing a belted light green summer dress and carrying an enormous bag, she was there to watch her Royal boyfriend and his brother Prince Harry compete in a charity event.

William, 28, and his 25-year-old brother were taking part in the Chakravarty Cup and were left with big smiles on their faces after their team won the match. It was put on to raise funds for charities including the English Schools’ Swimming Association and Wellchild, which helps sick children and their families across the UK.

Last year the event, which is named after Saroj Chakravarty, a patron of The Prince’s Trust, raised more than £50,000.

Article: Daily Mail
Pictures: Getty Images
Pictures (Kate with arm around William): Profimedia (search Kate Middleton & browse)

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Queen is Expecting First Great-Grandchild

Peter Philips & wife Autumn Kelly expecting first child

Peter Phillips & wife Autumn Kelly are expecting their first child

The Queen is said to be overjoyed after learning that she is to become a great-grandmother for the first time.

Princess Anne’s son Peter Phillips and his wife Autumn are expecting their first child in December, Buckingham Palace confirmed yesterday.

Mr Phillips and his Canadian-born wife, both 32, said in a statement: “Peter and Autumn Phillips are delighted to confirm they are expecting a baby in December. ‘The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh as well as Autumn’s family have been informed and are delighted with the news.”

The couple are living in Hong Kong where Mr Phillips works in the sponsorship division of the Royal Bank of Scotland. It is not known if they will return to the UK for the birth.

The couple wed in May 2008.  Their decision to accept £500,000 from Hello! magazine for exclusive use of photographs of their wedding ceremony – featuring the Queen, Prince Charles, Prince Harry and royal girlfriends Kate Middleton and Chelsy Davy – caused some controversy.

Article: Daily Mail

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The Queen Visits New York

On her first trip to New York since 1976, Queen Elizabeth II addressed the U.N. General Assembly and visited Ground Zero. She is accompanied by Prince Philip.

Video from the Associated Press:

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Katie Nicholl Continues to Promote Book

Royal correspondent Katie Nicholl continues to promote her new book, entitled William and Harry, which is already out in the UK.  She recently gave another interview to a South African publication, sharing her opinion on the Princes.  Here are some things she shared:

About how she started: Katie’s route to fame started when she witnessed Harry’s partying first hand as a young show business reporter covering an event at the Kensington Roof Gardens. “I had gone outside onto the terrace when Harry suddenly emerged from the VIP room. ‘You look freezing,’ he said as he tried to light his cigarette. ‘Do come and join my party. I was welcomed in and I was trusted.”

About her book: “I have been told Prince William was surprised that I found out about his first love, Rose Farquhar.”

About William & Kate Middleton: “”The relationship hasn’t always been smooth but they are making the most of their freedom. At the moment they go on long weekends together and we (the press) know nothing about it. When they get married all that will stop. William told Kate she was the one, but he was not ready to get married. He promised her his commitment and said he would not let her down, and she in turn agreed to wait for him.”

About Harry & Chelsy Davy: “I don’t think Harry is going to end up with Chelsy. They are very on and off. Chelsy has decided she wants to come back to Africa, which was never the plan.”

Other tidbits: William and Camilla’s daughter, Laura, used to have the most awful rows. But William got on with Camilla from the start. Harry, on the other hand, took more time to warm up to his stepmum.

Refer to these links for more of Katie Nicholl promoting her book:  a video interview, and about Prince Harry’s lovelife.

Article: Times Live – South Africa
Links of Interest: William and Harry: Amazon UK | Amazon US (Available Nov 2, 2010)

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