Nanny Anderson Joins Royals on Holiday
The former nanny to all four of the Queen’s children was invited to cruise the Scottish isles with the Royal Family.
The 83-year-old Mabel Anderson, a year younger than the Queen, spent time among her former charges and their own children. The cruise aboard the Hebridean Princess was a private occasion to celebrate the birthdays of the Princess Royal, soon to be 60 this month, and Prince Andrew, who celebrated his 50th birthday earlier this year.
It was a special invitation to reward Anderson’s loyalty, a far cry from the situation surrounding Her Majesty’s own nanny. Marion Crawford dared to break royal silence and penned a book detailing the young lives of Elizabeth and her little sister, Princess Margaret. Loving though it was, Queen Elizabeth and King George VI were livid that one of their household could betray confidence. Crawfie, as the nanny was known, was banished from court life forever.
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Luxembourg Prince Comes to Florida
Prince Louis, the third son of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and his wife, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, is coming stateside.
Louis will be studying Aeronautics and Aeronautical Management at the Florida Institute of Technology.
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I’m An Athlete First, says Zara Phillips
Zara Phillips, the daughter of Princess Anne, has trained for many years to be a horsewoman of Olympian quality.
She has achieved her aim in skill, but officially competing on an Olympic team is a goal still unmet.
Phillips was forced to abandon her spot on Britain’s Olympic team two years ago when her horse was injured. She missed her chance again in the 2004 Olympics when the horse was injured again.
In the interim, the 29-year-old Royal has been designing equestrian wear for the brand Musto. Phillips is dismayed at the description of “model” or “royal”. She prefers simply “athlete”.
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Prince Charles Steps It Up In the Recycling Stakes
The Prince of Wales is further promoting sustainability and recycling by having his curtains made into carrier bags, says the Telegraph.
The Prince will be holding a 12-day garden party called “A Garden Party To Make A Difference” within the grounds of Clarence House, Lancaster House and Marlborough House, where the public will be able to visit and sew their own bags from curtains straight out of Clarence House.
Strange? The Prince describes it thus:
“We have a fantastic team of talented curators who are helping us create an event which will, I hope, be both fun and informative. This festival is just one way in which [we] can help to demonstrate how we can all make a difference, however big or small the steps we take.”
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