Prince William says he doesn't want to be 'an ornament' in royal dutiesSeptember 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Prince William has said his idea of royal duties was not to be "an ornament". The second in line to the British throne confessed at a St James' Palace forum that "there is a place" for shaking hands on official visits but he would rather be more involved than just "turning up and opening things".
Prince Charles accused of 'abusing his position' to influence planning processSeptember 2nd, 2009 LONDON - A senior architect in Britain has accused Prince Charles of "abusing his position" to influence planning decisions. Ruth Reed, the first woman president of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), claims that the Prince of Wales used his royal status to interfere in the "democratic process".
Prince William and Kate Middleton have already set a wedding dateAugust 16th, 2009 LONDON - Prince of Wales William and his long-time girlfriend Kate Middleton, both 27, are said to have reached "an understanding" that their eight-year relationship will end in marriage. If reports are to be believed, by the time the Queen celebrates her historic Diamond Jubilee in 2012, Kate may be on the palace balcony at her side as a fully-fledged princess.
Prince William follows tradition, becomes an honorary barristerJuly 7th, 2009 LONDON - Heir to the British throne, Prince William, has been made an honorary barrister at one of the ancient Inns of Court but promised not to practice. Prince William visiting the Queens room in Middle Temple, on the occasion of his Call to the Bench.
"Mortified" Prince Charles's heartbreaking tribute to his army palJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - Prince Charles has paid tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Thorneloe, a close friend, whose "heartbreaking" death in Afghanistan has left him "mortified". Charles, the colonel-in-chief of the Welsh Guards, had met the high-flying officer and his wife Sally many times.
On D-Day's 65th anniversary, French to honor vet from all-black unit that went unrecognizedJune 5th, 2009 French honor D-Day vet from all-black unitROANOKE, Va. — As a soldier in World War II, William Dabney was used to the military's segregated quarters.
Prince Charles to attend D-Day commemoration in France after row over royal 'snub'June 2nd, 2009 Prince Charles to attend D-Day ceremonyLONDON — Prince Charles will attend this week's 65th-anniversary commemoration of the D-Day landings, royal officials said Tuesday, in an attempt to defuse a cross-Channel spat over France's alleged failure to invite his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Charles' office announced he would attend, alongside President Barack Obama and French President Nicolas Sarkozy, after days of outrage by British veterans and commentators over the omission of the queen, who is Britain's head of state and supreme commander of its armed forces.
Buckingham Palace officials livid over Sarkozy's D-Day snub to QueenMay 27th, 2009 LONDON - Buckingham Palace officials are very angry with French President Nicolas Sarkozy because he has not invited the Queen as a guest at next week's D-Day 65th anniversary. Organisers have revealed that the French President is focused on the "main event" of hosting his US counterpart Barack Obama.
Yes, we can save rainforests: Prince Charles borrows Obama magicMay 7th, 2009 LONDON - Prince Charles seems to be looking to borrow a little bit of Obama magic. To boost his campaign to save rainforests, he has hired the Internet consultancy firm that created the web campaign for the US president.
Charles meets Pope, warns of a 'new Dark Age'because of climate changeApril 28th, 2009 LONDON - Heir to the British throne, Prince Charles, has warned that the world risks the possibility of plunging into a "new Dark Age" unless urgent action is taken on climate change. During his first meeting with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican, Charles said the global economic crisis was "nothing" compared with the "horror" of global warming.
Prince Harry completes his maiden solo flight with easeApril 1st, 2009 LONDON - Prince Henry of Wales commonly known as Prince Harry has completed his maiden solo flight with ease. Harry flew a Firefly training plane for about 30 minutes before making a copybook landing at the RAF Barkston strip.
Mark Ronson named Britain's 'Best Dressed Man'April 1st, 2009 LONDON - Music producer Mark Ronson has been named Britain's 'Best Dressed Man' by GQ magazine. The 33-year-old artist has beaten James Bond Daniel Craig and Prince of Wales to earn the topspot in the list.
Prince William speaks of grief at losing motherMarch 15th, 2009 LONDON - Prince William has shared his grief for his late mother Diana, princess of Wales, with other bereaved kids at a charity event here. Twelve years after the princess was killed Aug 31, 1997 in a car crash in the Pont de l'Alma road tunnel in Paris, the heir spoke out about his loss at the child bereavement charity event, reported contactmusic.com
'Never being able to say the word 'Mummy' again in your life sounds like a small thing.
"We have less than 100 months to save Earth," says Prince CharlesMarch 13th, 2009 LONDON - The Prince of Wales has warned that global warming has reached a 'defining moment,' and humanity has 'less than 100 months' to save the planet. According to a report in the Telegraph, Prince Charles made this statement to 200 business leaders in Rio de Janeiro.
Indian friend of British royals says they aren't racistJanuary 13th, 2009 LONDON - Prince Harry, flayed for using a racist word to describe a fellow Pakistani officer, has received unexpected support from an Indian-origin friend who says the royals call him 'Sooty' but they are not racist. The man called 'Sooty' by Prince Charles and his two sons is Kuldip Dhillon, a wealthy property developer who plays polo with the royals at the Cirencester Polo Club near the Prince of Wales's Highgrove estate.
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