tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15394343214341923652011-11-27T18:14:49.330-06:00All the news that's fit to print about Prince William and his girlfriend, Kate MiddletonElla Kaynoreply@blogger.comBlogger3241100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-12079522700036547412010-04-10T12:46:00.002-05:002010-04-10T12:48:57.029-05:00

Read more updates on Wills and Kate at Ella Kay's new blog,Royalty with Ella KaySee you there!Love, Ella Kay

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-27041800134626610442009-04-04T18:09:00.005-05:002009-04-04T18:25:24.672-05:00

Readers,After months of running The Wills & Kate Update, I've made the decision to blog about Prince William and Kate Middleton in a new way. Instead of continuing this blog devoted solely to William and Kate, I will now be blogging about the royal couple in a new location: my newest blog venture,Royal Romance(http://royal-romance.net/)Royal Romance is a blog devoted to the relationships of

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-35942928070265919362009-03-30T15:41:00.000-05:002009-03-30T16:01:45.044-05:00

So, what have William and Kate been up to since we last checked in with the pair? Here's a condensed update to cover some of the recent news on the couple...After Prince William's slew of engagements, including a reception for Centrepoint and a tour of St Giles's Trust, he and the Middletons pulled a fast one on Katie Nicholl and spirited away for a ski holiday weeks before she predicted they'd

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-20809129794727006732009-03-20T09:02:00.002-05:002009-03-20T09:09:10.492-05:00

Blogger Lula from the entertaining astrology site, Astro Crack, has mapped out the astrological charts for Prince William and Kate Middleton to determine their compatibility.Lula explains the general outlook for Cancer William and Capricorn Kate: "Cancers and Goats are opposite signs which usually translates to harmonious intrigue at very least, but the two national sensations have a lot more

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-88677516818988228172009-03-20T08:50:00.002-05:002009-03-20T08:56:46.201-05:00

Prince William sat down this week at Clarence House with a young interviewer from CBBC's Newsround. He was grilled by Alice, a ten-year-old cancer patient from The Royal Marsden Hospital, for which William serves as president.Alice had some great questions for William, including some of the following:What would you do if you weren't a prince?A long time ago I wanted to be a policeman, when I was

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-86703971517131690732009-03-17T09:27:00.004-05:002009-03-17T09:34:44.425-05:00

The Prince of Wales seemed a bit pleased with himself yesterday after mischeviously naming a baby tortoise after his elder son, Prince William.The Telegraph reports that Prince Charles, who is traveling through South America with his wife, The Duchess of Cornwall, was named the godparent of the little tortoise at the Galapagos Island tortoise breeding center.Charles laughed, "I think it will be

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Though many sources had reported that Prince William and Kate Middleton were likely to forego their annual ski trip to Klosters this year because of the lagging global economy, the Mail on Sunday's Katie Nicholl claims that they will be heading to the Swiss ski mecca after all, as long as his security officers give the plain their okay.Nicholl writes, "Prince William doesn’t seem too concerned

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Prince William took at tour of the headquarters of St. Giles Trust in Camberwell, South London on Friday. The Telegraph writes that the Trust is a charity that "helps offenders and other disadvantaged people rebuild their lives with employment and housing through education, training and support."During the visit, Willam noted, "I think a lot of employers don't understand from where a lot of

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Prince William gave his first speech as Patron of the Child Bereavement Charity this week, in which he spoke publicly for the first time about his grief over the death of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.The speech helped to mark the launch of the charity’s Mother’s Day campaign, which in Britain falls on March 22. In his remarks, William explained, “Never being able to say the word 'Mummy'

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The Daily Mail reports today that French magazine Point de Vue features a story about Prince William and Kate Middleton on its cover and predicts an impending summer wedding for the pair.Peter Allen writes, "Prince William will marry his on-off girlfriend Kate Middleton this summer with an official announcement expected 'imminently,' France’s leading society magazine reports today. Point de Vue,

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-87844421326654260202009-03-08T21:33:00.002-05:002009-03-08T21:37:04.648-05:00

The Sun has published more details of Prince William and Kate Middleton's low-key weekend date in London.The pair grabbed a bite at Tom's Kitchen in Chelsea, where paparazzi caught them leaving the restaurant after their meal.The Sun article adds, "And later they watched the movie The Young Victoria about Wills’s great great great great grandmother."The movie, which is a celebration of royal

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-73153906539301271902009-03-08T18:08:00.004-05:002009-03-08T20:27:00.789-05:00

A photo agency has released a photo online that shows Prince William and Kate Middleton enjoying a midday lunch date in London last week.The thumbnail (I don't have access to larger photos from this agency) shows the couple leaving a restaurant together. Prince William, at left, wears a baseball cap, a puffy vest, and jeans. Kate Middleton stands near the door, wearing a white shirt and a

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Clive Goodman at The Daily Star reports this weekend that Prince Charles has allegedly joined the chorus of voices encouraging Prince William to participate in more official royal duties.Goodman writes, "Concerned Charles fears William will lose touch with his future subjects unless he gets more involved in royal duties."Goodman's unnamed source, an "aide," elaborates, "He has made it very plain

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-47024550817140914772009-03-07T10:01:00.006-06:002009-03-07T10:11:16.337-06:00

Richard Kay's column last weekend, reprinted on the Mail Online website, included a small William-and-Kate tidbit. In an item about the new girlfriend of pal Sam Waley-Cohen, brother of Kate's schoolmate Tom, who died of bone cancer at the age of 20, Kay claims that it was Sam who helped to reunite William and Kate after their brief breakup in the summer of 2007.Kay suggests that Sam's new

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Prince William spent some time with the Metropolitan Police on March 6, reviewing future police officers at a passing out parade.The Press Association reported before the event that William would "meet staff and recruits before presenting awards at a reception at the college in Aerodrome Road, north London."They added that the new police officers would "join the ranks of the capital's

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-62802392076928899832009-03-01T15:54:00.002-06:002009-03-01T15:59:47.077-06:00

The Mail on Sunday's Katie Nicholl writes this weekend that Prince William will not be alone in his new house in Shropshire -- he will share the new digs with his brother, Prince Harry.Nicholl explains, "I can reveal that the stone cottage, close to the brothers’ RAF training base at Shawbury, Shropshire, will also be used by Prince Harry over the summer. Royal aides believe that having William

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-24660467099953489652009-02-28T12:33:00.003-06:002009-02-28T12:37:40.279-06:00

In the wake of criticisms about his lack of royal engagements, Prince William has been announced as the new patron for Skill Force.BBC News explains that the charity "enlists armed forces veterans to train disadvantaged young people," adding, "Veterans run courses for those at risk of leaving school with no further education or employment prospects."The organization is the 13th for which William

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Princes William and Harry made a surprise visit on February 24 to sign the condolence book for the victims of the bushfires in Australia at the Australian High Commission in London.Paola Tortaro of The Age reports, "Dressed in dark suits and colourful ties, the young Princes expressed deep shock and sadness at the death toll in the wake of the fires and expressed concern the emergency was not

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-48735707965264301062009-02-28T12:20:00.006-06:002009-02-28T12:28:06.752-06:00

Prince William was one of many members of the British royal family to attend the unveiling of a new statue erected in memory of his late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.The unveiling took place on Tuesday, February 24, on the Mall near Clarence House and Buckingham Palace. William apparently traveled from his base at RAF Cranwell to attend the family event.The statue was

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-13912746886446250452009-02-21T19:44:00.004-06:002009-02-21T19:51:41.334-06:00

Clive Goodman at the Daily Star reports today that Prince William has found a new home for himself and girlfriend Kate Middleton near his current digs at the RAF base in Shropshire.Goodman writes that "William is to take over a refurbished house previously used by RAF top brass at the base where he is training as a helicopter pilot," and adds that previous plans for him to rent a nearby home from

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-53559258574878056222009-02-21T19:36:00.003-06:002009-02-21T19:43:53.633-06:00

The News of the World's Jennifer Wiley reports that an upcoming episode of the Channel 4 Dispatches program will paint Prince William as a lazy, workshy member of the royal family. According to Wiley, the show "accuses him of carrying out far fewer engagements than other royals."The episode apparently compares the current workload carried out by William to the duties his father was undertaking

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The Mail on Sunday's Katie Nicholl has published an interview with former royal girlfriend Koo Stark about current royal squeeze Kate Middleton.Actress Koo, who dated Prince Andrew in the 1980s until it was revealed that she had appeared in an erotic film, notes that royal girlfriends must understand their complicated public image, guard the secrets of their royal loves, and stay calm in the face

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-67267661604513260992009-02-11T14:24:00.001-06:002009-02-11T14:31:22.684-06:00

Prince William celebrates with the Welsh national rugby team in March 2008image via Reuters PicturesJoanna Leyland at The Royalist reveals that Prince William will not be attending a weekend rugby match up between England and Wales this Valentine's Day.Leyland explains, "It’s been revealed that the future Prince of Wales and King of England won’t be taking his seat in the stands at the Millennium

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-85322191633466704642009-02-08T15:13:00.003-06:002009-02-08T15:21:06.216-06:00

All remains quiet on the Wills and Kate front this weekend, but here are a couple of links to continue to tide you over until one or both of them pops up unexpectedly somewhere...ABC News has a feature on the British royals and how they're modernizing for the twenty-first century. Lots of it is pretty run of the mill, but there are a couple of interesting quotes from Miguel Head, who finally

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-73917549026075507602009-02-03T17:04:00.003-06:002009-02-03T17:13:53.031-06:00

Hands down, the biggest piece of news on the Wills 'n Kate front this weekend has been the hint that Prince William may be posted to the Falklands while serving as a search and rescue pilot with the RAF.The story was broken by the Telegraph, which claimed that the RAF News was its source. Defence correspondent Sean Rayment writes, "The Prince will spend up to three months on the South Atlantic

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-52739156651952424732009-01-31T11:45:00.002-06:002009-01-31T11:50:56.387-06:00

Kate Middleton: could the wait be over at last? [telegraph.co.uk]: This profile, by Rosie Mortimer for the UK version of Reader's Digest, includes the "allergic to horses" anecdote and lots of information we know already. The most interesting part, perhaps, is the quote from Miguel Head, the princes' press secretary, who clarifies the length of William's RAF service.On a wing and a prayer ...

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-54674936005495195082009-01-26T14:59:00.002-06:002009-01-26T15:05:51.011-06:00

Robert Jobson and Ryan Sabey of the News of the World report that Kate Middleton and Prince William will be having a scaled-down royal wedding should they decide to tie the knot while the economy is in crisis.Sabey and Jobson write, "A senior palace source told the News of the World Her Majesty is 'mindful' of the misery caused across the nation by economic meltdown. And she believes a lavish

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Richard Palmer, the royal correspondent for the Daily Express, writes that Prince William and Kate Middleton are learning from Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy's recent breakup.Palmer notes, "Prince William has taken the lessons from the break-up to heart and has promised to make more time for his girlfriend Kate Middleton while he is training to be an RAF helicopter pilot in Shropshire."Perhaps

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-34029656128132336012009-01-24T18:01:00.004-06:002009-01-26T15:07:03.022-06:00

The Mail on Sunday's Katie Nicholl writes today that Kate Middleton is drawing closer to the Windsor family, as she takes up in earnest one of their favorite pastimes: deer-stalking.Nicholl writes, "Prince William recently bought his girlfriend shooting paraphernalia, including a Swarovski stalking scope, for her birthday and I’m told Kate is now looking forward to her first stalk."She adds, "

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-82280043060109747582009-01-24T15:19:00.002-06:002009-01-24T15:28:13.815-06:00

Better watch out, William -- turns out you've decided to become a pilot in Britain's UFO capital!An amusing story today from Anuji Varma at the Sunday Mercury reveals that Shawbury, where Prince William is training with the RAF, "is a UFO hotspot."Varma details the various recorded encounters with possible alien craft, including a '93 sighting by a "Head of Secretariat for the Ministry of Defence

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image via Reuters PicturesThe Sun's Duncan Larcombe reports that Prince William has decided to rent a small house near his RAF base in Shropshire so that Kate Middleton can spend weekends with him.Larcombe writes, "Wills, 26, will spend the next two years at the stone-fronted house on land owned by a family with royal connections. It has access to an outdoor pool, tennis courts and a boating

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-91383520973682426202009-01-22T23:11:00.003-06:002009-01-22T23:25:25.876-06:00

[Hey, everyone! The academic term has started up, so I'll be around a bit more sporadically lately. William and Kate are so considerate in choosing to slip back into the shadows just when my life gets busy! They have been in a few stories of late, however; here are some of the pair's recent headlines! -- Ella]"Welsh chippy loses out to Prince William's hangout" [walesonline.co.uk]"Wills the

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-15337422792175953822009-01-14T22:56:00.003-06:002009-01-14T23:01:20.513-06:00

If royal girlfriend Kate Middleton didn't know she was a celebrity before, she should now: StarNow.com has a casting call out for "Kate Middleton lookalikes."Those interested are directed to apply on the website; the casting call is reportedly to be held in London on February 15. Do we have any readers who could pass for Kate and let us know what in the world these people are up to? ;)The call

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Christopher Wilson of the Sunday Express has an article today that suggests that 2009 may be the year for marriage for Kate Middleton and Prince William ... if Prince Charles doesn't interfere.Wilson writes, "By comparison William and Kate are cool. A royal wedding would reignite the dying embers of the House of Windsor’s once-glossy image but here is the stumbling block: it would have the effect

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-36773736569558401372009-01-11T18:51:00.003-06:002009-01-11T18:58:01.394-06:00

The AFP reports that Prince William will begin training for his new career as a search and rescue helicopter pilot on Monday.The report explains, "The 26-year-old, who is second in line to the throne after his father Prince Charles, will learn to fly Sea King helicopters in treacherous conditions to rescue stranded sailors or mountaineers in trouble."Though William is expected to inherit the

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Cameras caught Prince William's car at Kate Middleton's parents' home in Berkshire this weekend, suggesting that Kate had a quiet birthday celebration at home with family this year.The Mail on Sunday's Katie Nicholl writes that "It is the first time the Prince has actually been seen at the Middletons' house in Bucklebury, Berkshire, though he has stayed there several times secretly," though

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-64145939912181245772009-01-10T23:13:00.003-06:002009-01-10T23:18:45.036-06:00

Prince William and Kate Middleton reportedly gifted each other with a pair of puppies for the holidays. Sadly, neither dog is said to be a corgi.The Mail Online's Katie Nicholl, who has been making nice to the royal girlfriend of late, quotes an unnamed "friend" who explains, "William’s beloved gun dog Widgeon, who was given to him when he was 14 by his mother, is old and poorly so Kate

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-76534635717577371812009-01-10T00:30:00.000-06:002009-01-09T23:40:07.564-06:00

Buried deep in the text of a Mail Online story about Prince Harry's night out with his blonde Spencer cousins is a tidbit on Prince William's girlfriend, Kate Middleton.Kate, who was photographed in her car talking on her mobile phone last autumn, will apparently not be the subject of an investigation into the incident.Rebecca English and Lucy Ballinger write, "Kate Middleton will not be

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-9412187775668057942009-01-09T20:55:00.003-06:002009-01-09T21:06:54.947-06:00

Here's a royal story that should surprise exactly no one: Kate Middleton isn't exactly a fan of her "Waity Katie" nickname, given to her courtesy the tabloids and a couple of spiteful message boards. In fact, CBS News claims that she "despises" it, and one of their sources is ... Katie Nicholl. Well, she should know.The article (and accompanying video -- see above) is yet another birthday

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-65146257253219592662009-01-09T00:00:00.005-06:002009-01-09T08:07:38.645-06:00

Happy birthday to Prince William's longtime love, Kate Middleton! She turns 27 today.Kate was born in Berkshire, England. She shares her birthday with famous musicians Joan Baez, Dave Matthews, and Jimmy Page, novelist Judith Krantz, and actresses Joely Richardson and Joey Lauren Adams.Astrologer Holiday Mathis gives the following birthday horoscope for January 9, 2009: "Your head is filled

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-14860965157782774042009-01-08T17:47:00.003-06:002009-01-08T17:52:16.550-06:00

GMTV has posted a picture slideshow and a short article in time for Kate Middleton's 27th birthday on Friday.The writer notes, "Might we expect an engagement announcement soon? Kate's 27th birthday is on Friday, January 9. A sparkly ring would be a great birthday present from Prince William."Continuing the engagement speculation, they invite posters to weigh in on whether or not the pair will

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-75870176603661848382009-01-08T15:36:00.004-06:002009-01-08T15:49:14.890-06:00

Prince William applauds Prince Harry after his speech at the charity launch (Photo by Getty)Prince William and Prince Harry, recently returned from holidays to Scotland with Kate Middleton and Mauritius with Chelsy Davy, attended a reception in London today to mark the formal launch of the Henry Van Straubenzee Memorial Fund.Prince Harry was a friend of Henry, who died in a car accident aged 18

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The Press Association has released a new article today about the increasing speculation about an engagement between Prince William and girlfriend Kate Middleton.The article outlines some of the news stories that I've covered here in the blog over the past few days, including the new odds-on betting on an '09 engagement at British bookies William Hill.After also discussing the pair's romantic

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-17006803133670924602009-01-07T14:19:00.003-06:002009-01-07T14:36:00.359-06:00

Photo agency Rex Features has released an internet compilation of pictures of Kate Middleton ahead of her 27th birthday this Friday.The pictures, only available in full size to website subscribers, can be viewed as thumbnails by the general public. Many of the snaps are familiar to royal watchers, but there are some less-often-seen photos in the batch.Along with the pictures, there is a short

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Prince William and Kate Middleton were photographed at Heathrow airport in London today after arriving on a flight from Aberdeen, both the Mail and the Sun report. Prince William was notably sans beard, but sporting a cute pair of specs.The pair had been on holiday at Birkhall, The Prince of Wales's home on the Balmoral estate. The pair reportedly also enjoyed private candlelight dinners at a

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-30934942370705571832009-01-06T17:32:00.002-06:002009-01-06T17:41:52.959-06:00

The Telegraph has a new article about sporty ski fashion, and one of their three "models" for great ski wear is royal girlfriend Kate Middleton.Ticky Hedley-Dent writes, "As befits her surname, Kate Middleton treads the same line in skiwear as she does with fashion: the safe middle ground. There's nothing too chi-chi about Will's girl. Her look is more sporty Sloane than James Bond femme

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William and Harry's new ciphers; William's will be red, Harry's blueAlong with getting their own private office in St. James's Palace, Princes William and Harry have also been given their own ciphers to use.Peter Hunt at BBC News reports that the ciphers are a part of the move toward independence for the princes.Hunt writes, "Following on from their coats of arms, which they acquired when they

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-70264199219605353272009-01-06T10:29:00.002-06:002009-01-06T10:35:27.644-06:00

It's a little funny that one of the websites providing the most consistent stream of new content about Prince William and Kate Middleton these days is ... Casino Beacon!I wrote a few days ago that the odds that Kate and William would get engaged in 2009 had been reduced to 6/4, and today the site reports that, for the first time, the odds on an '09 engagement have been set by William Hill at 1/2,

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The Telegraph reports that Prince William and Prince Harry have taken another step in their slow march toward independence from Clarence House and their father, as they have moved to establish their own private office in St. James's Palace.Andrew Pierce writes that "It is a significant step for the two young princes in establishing some independence from their father who fully supports their

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-40029840104832881412009-01-05T10:39:00.002-06:002009-01-05T10:47:21.992-06:00

The Mail Online reports that Prince William and Kate Middleton have sneaked away to a secluded log cabin on the Balmoral estate for a romantic candlelight dinner.Rebecca English writes, "The 26-year-old royal drove his girlfriend to the former fishing lodge hidden in a picturesque pine forest clearing on the banks of the River Dee for an intimate meal on Friday night."She adds, "According to

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Things are really revving up on the engagement speculation front for Prince William and Kate Middleton in the light of their reported break in Scotland with their families.British bookies William Hill are now offering, according to Casino Beacon, "just 6/4 (2.5) that the royal couple get engaged in 2009." Only a few days ago, the same agency had the odds of an '09 engagement

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Sounds like things are getting to be quite family-oriented in the Highlands this week.Clive Goodman at the Daily Star writes today that Michael and Carole Middleton are set to join the royal party currently on holiday at The Prince of Wales's Birkhall retreat in Scotland.Goodman quotes a "Middleton family friend" who says that "The Prince wanted to get to know Kate’s parents better and it seemed

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People.co.uk reports that The Prince of Wales's best holiday gift was beating his two sons at an arm-wrestling match on Christmas Day at Sandringham.Dean Rousewell writes that the pair thought beating their father would be a snap, but they were surprised when "neither could budge their father's arm."Rousewell quotes a royal aide who says, "The Princes will say they let him win. But they were

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Actor Verne Troyer, who gained fame playing "Mini-Me" in the Austin Powers movie franchise, has named Kate Middleton as one of his Brit crushes.The actor will be featured on the newest series of Big Brother in the UK. He made an appearance at frequent royal hotspot Mahiki on New Year's Day.According to Digital Spy, the star "was telling one girl that he hoped Prince William would turn up with his

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Rebecca English at the Mail Online reports today that Kate Middleton and Prince William have embarked on a Scottish holiday to begin the new year.English reports that the pair have joined Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall at Birkhall, Charles's private retreat on the Balmoral estate. Prince Harry is currently enjoying a holiday with girlfriend Chelsy Davy in a more tropical

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While rumblings persist in many Commonwealth nations in favor of a republic after Queen Elizabeth II, a poll in New Zealand reveals that Kiwis want the monarchy to continue - and many are in favor of King William to reign soon.The poll, conducted by Research New Zealand and reported by Radio New Zealand, reveals the people at 48-42 in favor of continuing the monarchy over establishing a

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Months after Kate Middleton helped to organize September's roller-disco charity event in memory of Tom Waley-Cohen, the Mail Online features an interview with Tom's mother, Felicity, who praises Kate for her involvement.At the time of the event, the Mail Online roasted Kate for her dress at the event and highlighted unflattering photographs taken of her after she took a fall while skating. Mail

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Here's Part Two of our William and Kate Year in Review post. Enjoy this recap of the most intriguing stories about the pair from the second half of the year!***The Wills & Kate Year in Review, Part TwoJulyRichard Eden claims that Kate's actually been advised not to find a new job ... Kate photographed leaving her parents' company, Party Pieces, after a long day of work ... Prince William and the

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With 2009 looming large on the horizon, let's take a moment to look back at some of the most memorable moments for Prince William and girlfriend Kate Middleton in 2008. Stay tuned for Part Two tomorrow!***The Wills & Kate Year in Review, Part OneJanuaryRumors fly that Kate Middleton will be assigned police protection ... Prince William largely stays out of the spotlight as he begins four months

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Prince William and Princess Eugenie mingle with locals outside St. Mary Magdalen on Dec. 28Though he apparently promised to get rid of his attention-getting new facial hair, Prince William showed up in all his bearded glory for this morning's church service at St. Mary Magdalen near the Sandringham estate - and got props from a group of facial hair enthusiasts (who knew, right?).The Beard

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Best wishes for a happy and safe holiday seasonfromThe Wills and Kate Update!(May you all have at least as much fun as little miss Margarita Armstrong-Jones did in the above picture!)Love to all,Ella Kay

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The Mail Online reports that Prince William and his brother, Prince Harry, played a little football with locals near Sandringham to celebrate Christmas Eve.William, still sporting his beard, helped his team triumph 4-3 over Harry's. The game was played near Castle Rising, and the teams were composed of workers from the Queen's Sandringham estate.The brothers are in Norfolk to attend the annual

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Two articles cropped up this week speculating on the odds that Prince William will propose to longtime girlfriend Kate Middleton in 2009.Monsters and Critics reports that British bookmakers William Hill have set 11/8 odds on a proposal in the new year. The blog notes, "The British public thinks the likelihood of the 26-year-old royal - who has been dating Kate since 2003, after the pair met at

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Prince William and Kate Middleton spent a rare (these days) night out on the town in London last night, heading to favorite hotspot Whisky Mist with Prince Harry, Chelsy Davy, Kate's sister, Pippa Middleton, and several other friends.William garnered attention for his facial hair, as he has not yet shaved the beard he was first seen sporting at Sandringham last week. Kate wore a dress in a

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Now that Prince William and Kate Middleton have made their way back into the spotlight, here are some of the places they're popping up on royal blogs...British Royal Wedding asks, "Beard or No Beard?" for Prince William......but Monsters & Critics thinks that the military will order him to shave it off anyway.The Kate Middleton Report wonders presciently if Kate has been out in disguise, perhaps

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After months of rumors that Kate Middleton and Prince William had ended their romance, Kate was photographed this weekend with her prince in the middle of one of the most traditional of royal pursuits -- a Christmastime shoot at Sandringham in Norfolk.William, sporting a new red-tinted beard, was seen shooting pheasant on the grounds of the royal estate with Kate, brother Harry, and an

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Reporters for the "Day & Night" column at the Daily Express reportedly spotted Kate Middleton out at the Coliseum Theatre in London watching an English National Ballet production of The Sleeping Beauty. The column is not yet available on the newspaper's website.Performances of Tchaikovsky's famous ballet have been running since December 3, and the curtain closes on the production on Saturday,

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The slow royal news cycle continues, but today, in the spirit of the holidays, we've got a link to a blog suggesting a possible Christmas gift for Kate Middleton to buy longtime boyfriend Prince William.As the royal family is reportedly cutting back a bit (global economic crisis and all), the gifts suggested are all under fifty pounds from Hersey Silver Gifts.They offer: "I’m sure Kate Middleton

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Pippa and Carole Middleton at the Hennessey Gold Cup in NovemberRichard Eden's Mandrake column in the Telegraph this weekend features direct quotes from Kate Middleton's mother, Carole.Carole reportedly told "Mandrake" that she feels "very vulnerable about everything," and added that she is frustrated by the spotlight shined by the media on her entire family. "I'm not a celebrity and don't want

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Hello! Magazine reports today that Prince William and Prince Harry have accepted invitations to join the Turf Club, an elite London gentlemen's club.The article states, "The siblings are taking up honorary membership of the venerable £1,000-a-year establishment, which club secretary Lt Col Oliver Breakwell describes as 'very dyed in the wool, old fashioned.'"Old-fashioned and dyed in the wool may

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Over at The Guardian, Hadley Freeman is at it again, but this time, she's roasting Kate Middleton for one fashion item in particular: her beret.While discussing the millinery fashion of PM Gordon Brown's wife, Sarah, Freeman writes, "To be fair to Brown, mainly because I like her, hers was less irritating than most. Worn with her solemn grey suit, it didn’t make her look too girly, which is the

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Kate Middleton has had equal amounts of praise and derision for her fashion sense since she began dating Prince William years ago. Today, Hadley Freeman at the Guardian heaps more onto the "frump" side of the critical scales:Another reason has to do with today's aristocratic offspring. This may not be a demographic that has ever had much connection to the world outside their bay windows. But the

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Prince William in the Caribbean with the Royal Navy in summer 2008Prince William is currently in very familiar territory, having journeyed back to the Caribbean for another round of military training, as per The Telegraph.Instead of returning to his previous role with the Royal Navy, however, William is training with the Special Boat Service. The work sounds basically the same, though: Jon

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Sunday Express columnist Adam Helliker has a new piece out this morning about the Middleton family fighting back against the negative press that they've gotten of late.Helliker writes that some of Prince William's friends are once again pushing an anti-Middleton agenda, just as they were reported to have done when they made fun of Carole Middleton's former career as a flight attendant.Helliker

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Update #1: The Mail is now reporting that the girlfriends were there, and were seen around the breakfast table this morning (though it is Rebecca English, so grain of salt). There's also a rumor that Rod Stewart has confirmed their attendance to a radio station interviewer - more on that if I can find some hard evidence.Update #2: The Mandrake column at the Telegraph places the girlfriends there

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The Independent has an interesting little tidbit about Katie Nicholl, the Mail columnist that many of us love to hate for her ridiculous stories about Prince William and Kate Middleton. According to this catty little piece of gossip, Nicholl may have pulled that "Waity Katie" nickname from personal experience... Royal namesake Feisty 'Mail on Sunday' diarist Katie Nicholl has a history of

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A new book about Kate Middleton, titled Kate: Princess in Waiting, is scheduled for UK release in April 2009.The book was written by Claudia Joseph, a journalist who has worked for several publications, including Tatler, The Times and the Mail on Sunday.Amazon UK gives the following synopsis for the book:With her glossy dark hair, classic looks, natural appearance and cut-glass accent, Kate

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-53833296848250464512008-11-15T10:03:00.005-06:002008-12-06T23:54:45.592-06:00

(L-R): Prince William, The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Harry, The Duchess of Cornwall, Queen Elizabeth, and The Prince of Wales arrive for Charles's party at Buckingham PalacePrince William was one of several family members in attendance at Prince Charles's Buckingham Palace birthday party on November 13. He attended with his "Pa," the Duchess of Cornwall, and younger brother Prince Harry.Many

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Prince William delivers a speech at Centrepoint's anniversary celebrationPrince William spoke at a reception on Thursday night honoring the fortieth anniversary of Centrepoint, a charity that benefits homeless youth in Britain. The organization is a favorite charity of William's, and was also a favored project of his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.The Daily Mail reports that the party was

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Prince William and violinist Jennifer PikePrince William attended the Grand Finale of The Lord Mayor’s Appeal 2008 at St. Paul's Cathedral in London on Wednesday, November 5, wrapping up a year as patron of the organization.The musical evening included performances by teen violinist Jennifer Pike, the 2002 winner of the BBC's Young Musician of the Year title, and the Philharmonia Orchestra. She

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Weeks after last being seen together, Prince William and Kate Middleton reportedly spent a weekend together at Birkhall on the royal family's Balmoral estate in Scotland.The Daily Express reports, "The couple were spotted together for the first time in eight weeks, entertaining guests at Prince Charles’s Highland retreat, a 14-bedroom Jacobean hunting lodge on the Balmoral estate that he

Ella Kaynoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539434321434192365.post-83115203976632360802008-11-01T10:06:00.004-05:002008-11-01T10:16:30.776-05:00

Princes William and Harry added a bit of royal sparkle to the recent London premiere of Quantum of Solace, the newest film in the James Bond franchise.The two attended the October 29 premiere to help raise money for two charities that benefit those in the military: The Royal British Legion and Help for Heroes.A Clarence House spokesperson told the Daily Mail: "The princes chose these two great

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[Just wanted to thank everyone, especially JJ, for continuing to post links to the blog over the past week or so ... I had a particularly demanding week at work, and now I'm playing catch up! Thanks for sticking with me! --Ella]News Roundup: William and Harry's Motorcycle TrekBike-trek William rescues girl rider | The Sun: William aided a fellow rider who was having trouble getting her bike up

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Days after reappearing in the spotlight with a visit to London nightclub Whisky Mist, Prince William and Prince Harry have arrived in Africa to begin their charity motorcycle trek.The two have been photographed alongside their motorbikes, wearing their gear and T-shirts bearing the name of Harry's favorite charity, Sentebale. (Pictures here at WENN -- thanks to JJ for the link!) The foundation

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The Sun's Duncan Larcombe broke a story yesterday in which he revealed that Kate Middleton had apparently been caught by photographers talking on her mobile phone while driving in Berkshire. The shots were apparently snapped on October 10.The paper included photographs that do indeed show Kate on the phone in the driver's seat of her Audi. Other news outlets, including the Daily Mail, Sky News,

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First reported a month ago, the motorcycle trek across Africa is apparently officially on.The Press Association reports that Prince William and Prince Harry will take part in the Enduro Africa 08 off-road motorcycle rally to raise money for charity. Sentebale (Prince Harry's favorite charity), Unicef, and the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund will split the event proceeds equally. The event has

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Vanity Fair has posted a video interview with Vicky Ward, the woman who wrote the excellent VF article on Kate Middleton recently. In the video, Ward discusses Kate and William, and debunks the rumors that Kate was derided by the royal family for being "too middle class."See the video here at the Vanity Fair website.You can also see a feature here called "Kate Middleton's Reign of Glamour,"

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With so much back-and-forth and no new news in the world of William and Kate this week, I thought we might all benefit from a little internet fun. And, with HM and Prince Philip headed soon to tour the British Google headquarters, why not take a look at some Google searches?John Kelly at The Washington Post has a really fun article this week about keywords and searching for American government

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It's Saturday: of course, we've got two stories from the Mail to fill their usual weekend quota of rumor/gossip/restatement/non-news from Katie Nicholl...Why William's new RAF rescue career could spell seven-year waity for Katie [from Katie Nicholl @ DailyMail.co.uk]: Where in the world was Katie Nicholl when everyone was talking about this weeks ago? I'm not seeing a single new piece of

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Here are the links to some of this week's news stories about William and Kate...Will's Cup of Tea [from Vicky Ward @ VanityFair.com]: A profile of Kate, detailing her friends, her family, and her job at Party Pieces. Ward quotes Richard Kay, Katie Nicholl, Belle Robinson, and Tamara Rosenberg, among others. It's a fairly balanced piece, neither fawning nor scathing, but mostly it's information

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Richard Eden reports this weekend in his Mandrake column in the Telegraph that Prince William and Prince Charles are in the midst of auditioning protection officers to help keep William's girlfriend, Kate Middleton, safe.Eden quotes an unnamed "security source" close to Clarence House who explains, "Having a protection officer is a very close relationship and it is vital to get it right ...

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I'm going to be doing a little reworking of the blog template this afternoon, so don't be alarmed if things are a bit out of whack for a moment or two.We'll be back to your regularly scheduled Wills & Kate Updates in a short while!Thanks for your patience,Ella

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Only days after being criticized for helping to organize a children's charity fundraising event with a roller-disco theme, royal girlfriend Kate Middleton is increasing her charity work by forging a link between her work at her parents' party supply company and the Starlight Foundation.Party Pieces, on Kate's initiative, will be partnering with the charitable foundation to provide supplies for

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This weekend, reading the online versions of the British tabloids and newspapers has been a bit like watching the brides at the famous Filene's Basement wedding dress sale here in the US -- they line up at the starting line, getting more and more excited for the go ahead, and when they get the signal, they go nuts.These royal journalists (a kind term for some of the tabloid writers, really) have

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Just when Kate Middleton thought it was safe to appear in public for a charitable cause ... the Daily Mail strikes again! And it all stems from that seemingly harmless snap of Kate taking an unfortunate spill while roller skating for charity in London.The tabloid, which has been notably unkind in its coverage of the royal girlfriend in recent months, took the opportunity provided by two

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The Telegraph reports this week that Prince William has already begun his RAF training by piloting some of the service's Apache helicopters this week in Salisbury.Chris Irvine writes, "The young Prince will fly a series of missions in the £25 million helicopters, taking part in training exercises over Salisbury plain, Wilts."He reportedly arrived "at the Air Corps' base in Middle Wallop, Hants"

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With the royal-watching world still waiting to find out if Kate Middleton will indeed be the future bride of Prince William, the astrologers at California Psychics are looking to the stars for the answer.Cortney Litwin reveals some interesting information about the couple's compatibility. She writes, "Born on June 21, 1982, William has Sun and Moon in sensitive Cancer. Middleton, who is from a

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Prince William's decision to become an RAF search and rescue helicopter pilot -- and its possible ramifications for his relationship with Kate Middleton -- has made waves across the pond in America, as well.Robert Jephson, former equerry to the late Diana, Princess of Wales, discussed William's choice on CBS's Early Show this morning with reporter Maggie Rodriguez.Jephson says that it would be "

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When the news broke shortly after another one of Katie Nicholl's "Get a job, Middleton" stories earlier this summer that Kate would be helping to organize a charity roller disco benefit, I think we all anticipated the possibility of the second-in-line to the British throne showing up in day-glo disco gear. Alas, while that was not to be, Kate Middleton did do her leggy best with her own theme

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In an interview that coincides with London's Fashion Week, designer Danielle Issa Helayel discusses one of her most famous clients, royal girlfriend Kate Middleton, with Telegraph reporter Celia Walden.Though some tabloid reports suggested that the designer was courting Kate Middleton as a means of advertisement, according to Walden, that isn't the case. "When Prince William's girlfriend, Kate

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