I don't make a habit out of watching the E! network as I'm not it's target demographic but I thought it was worth reporting that Kate and Pippa Middleton will be getting the E! True Hollywood Story treatment, despite not having anything to do with Hollywood. According to the Los Angeles … [Read more...]
Kate and Pippa Middleton to Get the E! True Hollywood Story Treatment
October 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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 Wedding Trip Diaries: British Airways World Traveler Plus Flight Experience Review
June 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you've been following the site for a while, you'll know that I'm a British Airways fanboy - I've only ever flown BA to London from Chicago and that's the way I intend to keep it. Some people may have had different experiences with them - but I've always had a good experience and there's no better … [Read more...]
Royal Wedding Trip Diaries: Hotel Review – The Cavendish London Hotel
June 14, 2011 By 2 Comments
After I booked my tickets with British Airways for my Royal Wedding trip, the next task to deal with was finding the right place to stay in London. Usually, I'm after the cheapest place to stay, but in London that usually turns out to be rather expensive. I've a big fan of the EasyHotel chain. … [Read more...]
Royal Wedding: The William and Kate Wedding Dress to go on Public Display at Buckingham Palace
June 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It has now been decided where the public can get their own view of the historic wedding dress worn by The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton on her wedding day to Prince William. The Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding dress, designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, will go on display at … [Read more...]
Royal Couple: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Canada and USA Itinerary Details Released
June 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
St James Palace snuck out the details of William and Kate's upcoming trip to Canada and the USA on Monday (a holiday in the UK). They have a pretty packed trip ahead of them - covering over 17,000 miles of North America. Some trip highlights include participating in Canada Day celebrations, … [Read more...]
Royal Couple: Another William and Kate Romance Movie in the Works
June 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I'm not sure we really need another movie recounting the love story of the world's most famous young married couple. But it looks like another film is being made about the love story behind the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Let's hope this William and Kate movie is at least better than the last … [Read more...]
Royal Wedding Trip Diaries: Day 3 – The Big Day
May 25, 2011 By 2 Comments
I rose early at about 5 am. The morning was going to be busy. I'd opted not to sleep on the Mall, mostly because I'm a lightweight, but also because I'd been scheduled for two interviews with the BBC at around 6 am. I wasn't going to be able to get a spot on the Mall until those were … [Read more...]
DVD Review: The Royal Wedding DVD from the BBC – Win a Copy!
May 24, 2011 By 12 Comments
Today marks the release of the official Royal Wedding DVD of the BBC's coverage of the Royal Wedding. We were given a copy to review so we sat down to watch it. Here's our verdict: it's worth buying, that is unless you already bought it on iTunes. The coverage on the DVD is the exact same video … [Read more...]
Royal Wedding Trip Diaries: Day 2 – The Day Before the Big Day
May 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I woke up in London bright and early. There was much to do the day before the Royal Wedding. I had a lot on the schedule, and I needed an early start to make it happen. I had to manage the site, meet friends at Visit Britain for lunch, and then prepare for my first-ever live television appearance … [Read more...]
Picture: President Obama Meets Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Will and Kate
May 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As part of his State Visit to the United Kingdom today, President Barack Obama had an opportunity to meet the hottest couple in the world today - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Will and Kate. Check out the picture below: … [Read more...]
Royal Wedding Trip Diaries: Trip Background and Day 1 Diary
May 23, 2011 By 4 Comments
This was to be a quick trip. I hadn't originally planned to be in London during the Royal Wedding, despite wanting to more than anything. The problem was that 8 weeks before the Royal Wedding, our first baby was due to be born. It just wouldn't be a good idea to go -- something both Jackie and I … [Read more...]
Royal Couple: The Honeymoon is Over – Details Emerge for Upcoming Canada and USA Trip
May 22, 2011 By 2 Comments
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have returned to Britain from their honeymoon in the Seychelles. Thus far they've managed to stay well under the radar despite their high profile. Now that they've returned to their 'normal' lives, it's time to start thinking about their upcoming trip to Canada and … [Read more...]
President Obama to visit the United Kingdom This Week – Itinerary Highlights Inside
May 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
President Obama is making a State Visit to the United Kingdom this week and his schedule is looking pretty interesting for us Anglophiles and watchers of the Anglo-American relationship. Here's a peek at his itinerary and schedule for the week. On Monday, Obama will visit Ireland briefly and … [Read more...]
How to Create Your Own Papercraft Princess Beatrice Hat
May 19, 2011 By 4 Comments
The big news this week was that Princess Beatrice's... er... classic hat that she wore to the Royal Wedding is on sale on eBay for Charity. This video explains how to make your very own home version! … [Read more...]
Royal Wedding: Sarah Ferguson Discusses Royal Wedding Snub on Oprah
May 11, 2011 By 1 Comment
The Duchess of York tells Oprah that not being invited to Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal wedding was "so difficult". In my humble opinion, I think they were right not to invite the woman. She's a constant source of embarrassment for the Royal family so why chance it that she would ruin … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 5-10-11: Middleton Scandals; Beatrice’s Hat; Civil List Trimmings; Kate in California
May 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Labour MP to attack Duke of York in Commons Paul Flynn, a back-bench Labour MP, says he has been "gagged" by John Bercow, the speaker, who last week barred him from debating the Duke of York's controversial performance as a special trade envoy. He now intends to side-step the ban using the … [Read more...]
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Slip out of Britain for Honeymoon in the Seychelles – Pictures Inside
May 10, 2011 By 1 Comment
Well they wanted it to be a surprise to everyone and they succeeded. Prince William and Kate Middleton have slipped away for their honey moon. Their destination? The Seychelles. Where? Here's a map: So - off the coast of Africa in the Indiana Ocean then north of Madagascar. The … [Read more...]
Big News: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – William and Kate – To Visit the USA in July
May 5, 2011 By 1 Comment
We've known for some time that the newly minted Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - William and Kate to everyone else - were planning an official visit to Canada in July. Now - news comes from the official Royal Wedding Website that they've tacked on a quick trip to the US state of California after … [Read more...]
So, After the Royal Wedding – What’s Next for Anglophiles and Britain?
May 3, 2011 By 2 Comments
The Royal Wedding was quite a event - for those that watched it on TV and for those that were there. We're not likely to see such an event again for many years to come. Still, there's plenty to look forward to in the British and Royal calendar that will be worth celebrating and worth covering. … [Read more...]
Royal Round Up 5-3-11: Wedding Recaps
May 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Buckingham Palace Photostream on Flickr To view the official wedding photos and those special moments throughout the day, check out Buck House's photos at Flickr. --- The Duchess of Cambridge: Wedding Style Perfection Miss Catherine Middleton has officially become the newest Princess in … [Read more...]
BBC Puts Entire Royal Wedding on iTunes – Official Album of Event Also Released
April 30, 2011 By 1 Comment
The BBC has put it's complete coverage of the Royal Wedding online for all to download for a small cost of $4.99. All proceeds will go to The Foundation for Prince William and Harry. From the BBC: BBC Worldwide will donate all proceeds of the distribution rights (after deduction of its own … [Read more...]
Royal Wedding: A highlight reel of the best bits
April 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In case you haven't seen enough Royal Wedding footage... here are the best highlights from yesterday. … [Read more...]
Royal Wedding: Top 5 Royal Wedding Moments you might have missed
April 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
You all saw the vows, but did you see the cartwheeling verger? We look at the more unexpected moments of Kate and William's weddin … [Read more...]
Royal Wedding: Check out this Amazing Video of the Crowds from the Air
April 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It's hard to believe that I was in this crowd! What an amazing day! … [Read more...]
Doctor Who: Did the Doctor Attend the Royal Wedding?
April 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
You be the judge. The man does get around! … [Read more...]
Royal Wedding: Palace Releases Official Wedding Portraits
April 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
They're released the official Royal Wedding Portraits and pictures today. Check them out below! … [Read more...]
Royal Wedding: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leave Buckingham Palace in an Aston Martin
April 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Prince Williamn and Kate Middleton) leave Buckingham Palace for Clarence House. The Duke is driving an Aston Martin DB6. The convertible Aston Martin Volante DB6 MKII in Seychelles blue is owned by his father HRH The Prince of Wales. The Prince has owned the car … [Read more...]
Royal Wedding: View from the roof on Buckingham Palace
April 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Crowds gather outside Buckingham Palace for the balcony appearance and fly-past. It was pretty amazing! … [Read more...]
Royal Wedding: Check out My Pictures from Buckingham Palace – Will and Kate!
April 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I got to Buckingham Palace pretty early and was able to snag a prime spot - and here are the lovely pictures - including of the happy couple! Check them out below: … [Read more...]
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