Andrew's Air Miles Still Accumulating Despite giving up his role as a special trade envoy several months ago, Prince Andrew is still making trips abroad on business. It should not be unusual for the Prince - who is the Duke of York and the second son of the Queen - to perform duties … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 2-1-12: Camilla Cooks; Airmiles Andy; Celebrate the Jubilee and Win
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Royal Round Up 1-25-12: Gillard vs. The Palace; Jubilee Date Sans Duke; Family Of Sandringham Vicitm Speaks
January 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Buckingham Palace and Julia Gillard Face Off The office of Julia Gillard, the Australian prime minister, disputes who paid for what during the Queen's visit last year. The Queen and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, distributed gifts to over 40 dignitaries during their official visit to … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 1-18-12: Fergie Cancels US Trip; Midget Blames Mike; Philip Sidelined; Royal Yacht Reborn; Ascot Attire Revamped
January 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Fergie Cancels US Trip Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has cancelled a planned trip to the US for fear that Turkey could press to extradite her. Ferguson has had charges brought against her for her covert filming of the living conditions of a state-run orphanage in Turkey. The US-Turkish … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 1-11-11: Pippa’s Pics Stolen; Catherine’s Birthday Milestone; Sophie Wessex Jewel Maelstrom
January 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Middleton Family - How To Celebrate the Queen The Middleton business empire, Party Pieces, has served up a dollop of party princess power. Now they're giving tips on how to have a cost-effective celebration for the Queen's Jubilee. Are they cashing in? [Read more] --- Pippa's photos … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 1-3-12: Sandringham Murder; Queen’s Jewels; Honors List; 1936 Photoshopping
January 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Body Found On Sandringham Estate Police have launched a murder inquiry after the remains of a human body were found in the woods of the Queen's Sandringham estate. Norfolk police have determined that it was a female corpse, but have not yet ascertained her identity. A member of the public out … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 12-27-11: Duke Has Surgery; Catherine Dazzles; Queen’s Irish Trip Praised By PM
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Duke of Edinburgh Sent To Hospital For Chest Pains The inimitable Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, was suffering chest pains and was immediately flown from Sandringham to Papworth Hospital in Cambridgeshire nearby. As it turns out, Philip had a blocked coronary artery and needed a stent put in … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 12-20-11: Don’t Shoot! Kate Lays Down Her Gun; Sandringham Stuffed; Harry the Hero
December 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
You'll Find No Sentimental Christmas Feelings Here! The Guardian's Tanya Gold zings it to the Royals with sarcastic alacrity. The royal family is embracing the global brand ethos with alacrity (and Catherine's big hair). So 2012 is to host the greatest celebration of the hereditary principle … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 12-14-11: Link Time
December 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Below is a great selection of links. Enjoy! The owner of the barge selected to host the Queen for her Diamond Jubilee Pageant the River Thames says the ship will be completely transformed for the event. Read more - Queen's Diamond Jubilee: barge to be transformed into 'regal podium' --- The … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 12-7-11: Canine Illness at Sandringham; Bradford’s New Bio of the Queen; Charles Develops Cornwall; Royal History, the Collection
December 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
More Canine Illness at Sandringham The Queen's country retreat of Sandringham is facing yet another outbreak of Seasonal Canine Illness. Two dogs walked on the royal estate are known to have died this year, and six died last year. It was thought that the dogs had come in contact with plants that … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 11-30-11: Cambridge Style Upset; Mint Loses Jubilee Medal; Mike Makes a Comeback
November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Duchess of Cambridge Style Alert FYI Whether it's her clothes or her weight, the Duchess of Cambridge is critiqued for her appearance at every turn. Now people are in a tizzy about her hair and her teeth. Reports are now flying about Duchess Catherine's chompers being artistically realigned by … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 11-23-11: Philip vs Wind Turbines; Turkey Talks; York Conundrum;
November 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Wind Farms and Fairy Tales In his usual inimitable style, the Duke of Edinburgh has proclaimed that wind farms "are useless". Prince Philip, the Queen's husband of 64 years, embraces much of today's technology. Wind turbines, however, fail to impress. Philip has accused people who support … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 11-16-11: Angry Argentina; Catherine Shoots; Duchy Revealed
November 16, 2011 By 1 Comment
Argentina Not Amused At William's Falklands Landing Flight Lieutenant Wales of the RAF is causing controversy with his Falklands post. Prince William, the second-in-line to Britain's throne, is stirring angry feelings with his posting, expected next year, as the 30th anniversary of the start … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 11-9-11: The Queen in Australia; Harry Cautioned Over Girls; Charles Fights Back For Education
November 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Prince Charles Wants English History Back in Curriculum The Prince of Wales wants to restore the traditional study of subjects such as Geoffrey Chaucer, The English Civil War, and the Crusades. The Prince also wants to see "subject specialism" brought back, rather than a blanket coverage of … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 11-1-11: Snowstorm Edition – Anne, Kate, Recommended Reads
November 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We're having a rough time of it here in Massachusetts after the snow storm. I am still without power, so I am sending out this Royal Round Up in a rare area with electricity. Anne In Africa Sierra Leone's President Ernest Koroma welcomed the Queen's daughter,HRH Princess Anne, at the start of … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 10-26-11: Curtsey Controversy; Harry Set To Make Mark; Succession Law Countdown
October 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Royal Australian Tour Is A Smashing Success Upon arrival in Australia on Wednesday, October 19th, Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh were greeted at the Royal Australian Air Force base by Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Governor-General Quentin Bryce. Bryce curtsied as protocol … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 10-19-11: Great-Granny, Part Deux; Goodbye To Primogeniture; Wootton Bassett Is Royal
October 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Queen To Be Great-Grandmother, Round 2 The Palace has announced that a new member of the Windsor family will be born in March 2012. The Queen's eldest grandson, Peter Phillips, and his wife Autumn are expecting their second child, the second grandchild for Princess Anne and second … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 10-12-11: Olympic Lieutenant; Vogue Offer to Duchess; Coin For Queen’s Jubilee
October 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Olympic Gold Medalist Named Deputy Lieutenant of West Sussex Ms. Sally Gunnell, a former Olympic gold medalist, has been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant of West Sussex. Gunnell won a gold medal in the 400 meter hurdles at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. Gunnell lives in West Sussex … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 10-5-11: Zara Marriage Woes; Stalker Found Dead; Prince’s Pal In Crash
October 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Royal Stalker Found Dead Near Palace American Robert Moore was found dead just outside Buckingham Palace - three years after his passing. According to reports, Moore arrived in Britain in 2007. He sent hundreds of “strange and offensive” letters to the Palace, including pornography. Then … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 9-27-11: Charles’ Charities; William Loves RAF Life; Anne Annoyed
September 27, 2011 By 1 Comment
William wants to stay on as pilot Reports say that Prince William wants to continue as a RAF pilot beyond 2013 when he is due to leave. The prince has already stated that he tries not to think of the burden of kingship just yet. He is enjoying his time as a RAF pilot: "As I’m flying along in … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 9-20-11: Dog Disease At Sandringham; A Balmoral First; Kids Celebrate Queen
September 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Mysterious Illness Befalls Dogs At Sandringham A mystery illness has sickened nearly a dozen dogs at Sandringham, the Queen's Norfolk estate. The woods of Sandringham are open to the public, and those who have walked their dogs on the grounds within the past few weeks reported that their animals … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 9-13-11: Beatrice graduates; Charles at 9-11 Ceremony; Queen’s Palaces
September 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Princess Beatrice graduates Princess Bea put on her mortarboard bonnet last week and said farewell to Goldsmiths College. The Queen's eldest York granddaughter graduated with a 2:1 degree in history. The Duke of York and his ex-wife, Sarah, watched proudly as Beatrice entered the next phase of … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 9-7-11: Zara Dislikes Facebook; Looking for Jeeves; Bea’s Hat Hate
September 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Zara Doesn't "Like" Facebook It turns out that Zara Phillips is not a fan of Facebook. Speaking to Tatler magazine, Zara says: "I think Facebook’s dangerous. So many people I know get into trouble with Facebook...I’d rather just pick up the phone. Or Skype." This is one hot young royal … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 8-30-11: Rebuilding After The Riots; Windsor Turbines; Charles Cheers Canadian Entrepreneurs
August 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Rebuilding After The Riots After the Duchess of Cambridge's trip to Birmingham to visit those affected by the riots, she has decided that she will take up worthy causes to prevent such traumatic events. In this she mirrors the sentiments of her father-in-law, Prince Charles, who expressed his … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 8-23-11: Irish-American Honored By The Queen; Harry and The Cambridges Visit Riot Areas; Welsh Gold Found For Harry’s Bride
August 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Queen Elizabeth II honors Nashville man Dr. Ian Brick of Nashville, Tennessee, has been appointed an officer of the Civil Division of the Order of the British Empire. He visited England earlier this summer with his family for a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. The honor was created during the … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 8-17-11: Kate’s Waist Whittled; Harry’s Arctic Adventure; Zara Sees Different Future For Kids
August 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Kate's waist whittled down by magazine The former Miss Middleton was slim and trim for her April wedding to Prince William, but Grazia magazine went further and digitally slimmed her more. Grazia wanted to feature the new Duchess of Cambridge on their cover solo. The graphic artists took the … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 8-9-11: Adventures of Harry; Stylish Catherine; Recommended
August 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Duchess of Cambridge Vanity Fair's Most Fashionable Touring Canada and the U.S. city of Los Angeles required the Duchess of Cambridge to wear dozens of outfits. Vanity Fair took notice and declared Catherine to be among their best dressed. The new duchess took third place, topped only by Carla … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 8-3-11: Zara and Mike’s Wedding Weekend
August 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Zara Phillips: Can't wait for honeymoon Britain's Zara Phillips, the eldest granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth, and her husband England rugby captain Mike Tindall, leave the church after their marriage at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, Scotland, July 30, 2011. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (BRITAIN - Tags: … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 7-27-11: Lewis Loves The Queen; Charles Locks Homeopathic Horns; York Princesses Have Enough
July 27, 2011 By 3 Comments
Prince Charles accused of being a 'snake-oil salesman' Professor Edzard Ernst says the Prince of Wales' support for homeopathy and other alternative medicines earns him the title of "snake-oil salesman". Professor Ernst, Britain's first professor of complementary medicine, frowns on Prince … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 7-20-11: Zara’s Half-Sister; Charles Annoyed; Royal Kiwi Wine
July 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Zara's Wedding To Be Overshadowed By Father's Old Scandal? Mark Phillips will travel to Scotland on July 30 to give away his daughter Zara in marriage. There is one daughter, however, who will never know the pleasure of walking down the aisle with him. Felicity Tonkin, Mark Phillips' … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 7-12-11: Earl of Harewood Passes Away; Notes for Duchess; Murdoch’s Mess
July 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Queen's first cousin, Lord Harewood, has died aged 88. George Lascelles, the 7th Earl of Harewood, had devoted much of his life to opera and served as the editor of the Opera magazine. A family statement said he had died peacefully at his home, Harewood House in Leeds. Lord Harewood was … [Read more...]
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