In the days of Princess Diana, the press would have definitely caught Prince William’s much-buzzed stag weekend on camera.  And Kate’s wedding dress would probably have been leaked.  Things have certainly changed for this royal couple.  Surely they are delighted with the bit of privacy…

As reported, Prince William enjoyed his stag do in a Norfolk estate over the weekend, and none of the press was there to spoil it.

When Prince Harry was given the job as best man, many thought the party would involve downing cocktails at a string of top London nightclubs. It later emerged that Harry was planning a water-themed celebration with high-speed boats and water skiing in Exmouth, Devon, this weekend. But he changed plans at the last minute after details were leaked.

Instead a low-key event is said to have been organised attended by around 20 close friends believed to have been at a Norfolk estate.  The guests are reported to have included James Meade, Thomas Van Straubenzee and Hugh Van Cutsem.

According to the Express, the total cost of the weekend was not anticipated to exceed £2,500 as the 22-man group stayed at the sprawling country house.  The event would have taken place closer to the wedding on April 29, as is the tradition for stag parties, but Prince William has a number of royal engagements.

“I can confirm that Prince William’s stag party happened this weekend,” says a source at St James’s Palace. “It was an entirely private event and we don’t intend to make any further comment.”

Articles: Daily Mail | Express

William & Kate Official Engagement Alert! After visiting Wales, Scotland & Ireland, it’s time for London.  The royal couple will be in Lancashire on April 11.  They will open the Darwen Aldridge Community Academy and launch an award through SkillForce. In Darwen, William and Kate will also be promoting an initiative to create 2,012 protected playing fields for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Links: Aldridge Foundation excited about William & Kate’s visit

The Royal Mint’s Royal Wedding Prize Draw (for UK residents). The Royal Mint is offering a fantastic opportunity for a winner + a friend to be right at the heart of the celebrations on 29th April.  Head to the Royal Mint’s site for an exclusive chance to win.

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Prince Harry & Walking for the Wounded. Harry flies to Norway today and heads for the North Pole on Friday.  He will join four wounded servicemen on the first 5 days of their expedition.  Harry is on the cover GQ in connection with this charity trek.  Head over to this article from the Daily Mail for pictures.

Bicycle treasure hunt for Princess Eugenie’s 21st birthday.  Eugenie led a friends on a bicycle treasure hunt this weekend.  Among the cyclers were boyfriend Jack Brooksband, sister Beatrice and her boyfriend Dave Clark.

“Lord” Mike Tindall.  Zara Phillips’ fiance is has been called “The Lord” because of his royal connection.


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