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Injunction Granted The photos of a topless Duchess of Cambridge have scandalized people the world over. It's not because the Duchess is sans top - rather, people are infuriated over the invasion of the Duke and Duchess' privacy while they sunbathed within the grounds of a private chateau. What has been seen cannot be unseen, but thankfully … [Read more...]
Harry: Scandals and Scares Well, it's the question that has been burning since it happened: What was he thinking? Lots of people were wondering just what the Queen's grandson, Prince Harry, was doing naked with a bunch of strangers in Las Vegas. "Letting off steam" has been the key phrase of late, and even though he behaved badly, many are … [Read more...]
The End To An Epic Summer The Olympics are over, but boy, was it a jolly good show. In fact, it seems that most of 2012 has been spectacular for that jewel set in the silver sea. The Queen's Diamond Jubilee was another fantastic affair. The memories of both highly successful events will last a lifetime. The Jubilee occurred just prior to the … [Read more...]
Charles' Wedding Toast Sold HRH The Prince of Wales must've been amused when he heard that a piece of toast claimed to be his had gone on sale. It wasn't a speech-style toast, written nervously on a napkin. No, it was actual, consumable toasted bread from Prince Charles' own table. Nibbled by the Prince of Wales on the morning of his wedding … [Read more...]
Charles Takes On Honorary Rank The Queen has appointed Prince Charles an honorary five-star rank in all three services - Field Marshal, Admiral of the Fleet and Marshal of the Royal Air Force. He joins his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, who is also the highest rank in all three services and the Duke of Kent, who is a Field Marshal. Read … [Read more...]
Empire Is Out, Classless Is In It has been reported that the Queen's lords lieutenant are looking to drop the word "empire" from awards and honors. The lords lieutenant in question represent Cheshire, Cumbria and Clackmannanshire. Having the word "empire" in, for instance, The Order of the British Empire is regarded by these lords lieutenant … [Read more...]
Queen Honored In Parliament A proposal has been brought forth to rename the tower that houses the iconic "Big Ben" bell. In honor of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, it will be named Elizabeth tower. 23 Conservative MPs have signed a motion requesting the name. The west tower, or Sovereign's entrance, is named after Queen Victoria, the only … [Read more...]
Harry's Jubilee Tour Smashing Success Prince Harry has wrapped up his Diamond Jubilee Tour in the Caribbean, and his visit to Brazil, at the request of the British government, has also been extremely successful. Harry's itinerary included: • Belize (including Belize and Cayo Districts) from March 2nd & 3rd. • The Bahamas (New … [Read more...]
Princess Beatrice Hires Emma Watson's Stylist At Rate Of $2,400 A Day Far be it for me to criticize someone attempting to look classy. Princess Beatrice of York took a lot of flack for her horrid hat (of royal wedding day fame). Needless to say, she's toned it down a bit since then. Apparently the torrent of criticism over her chapeau faux … [Read more...]
Prince Harry will visit Belize, The Bahamas and Jamaica on behalf of The Queen as part of Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee celebrations from 2nd March to 8th March. In addition, Prince Harry will visit Brazil in support of the United Kingdom Government and his charities from 9th to 11th March. The visit, organised by the Foreign and Commonwealth … [Read more...]
The British Government has announced that Prince Harry will make a goodwill trip to Brazil in an effort to drum up business and goodwill for Britain. According to the Guardian: Prince Harry will visit Brazil in March as part of "Britain's most ambitious effort to strengthen ties with Latin America in 200 years", the foreign secretary has … [Read more...]
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 of the Falklands War occurs in April of 2012. … [Read more...]
Prince Harry has landed at El Centro in the Californian desert for two months of intensive Apache helicopter combat training. … [Read more...]
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