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Prince Harry Passes Helicopter Course

  August 18, 2009 at 8:16 pm by

“Delighted,” is the word to describe Prince Harry these days. On Sunday, it was revealed that he passed his basic helicopter pilot course with flying colors. This, after he has completed the required 40 hours of the course, where he learned to land and take-off, as well as handling some emergencies. Now, the third in line to the throne could move on to learning to operate a military helicopter during … Continue reading →

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William & Harry to Pose for Rankin Portraits

  August 2, 2009 at 5:51 pm by

After taking a striking photograph of Queen Elizabeth II, photographer Rankin will now aim his lenses at her two grandsons, Princes William and Harry. “I think that Prince William and Prince Harry are amazing,” he told the Telegraph. “I would absolutely love to photograph them. For me, it’s not about celebrity or the privilege into which you were born. They have an incredibly difficult life and I think they carry … Continue reading →

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Prince William Hikes for Charity

  July 24, 2009 at 2:43 pm by

Prince William went hiking through England’s countryside Friday, in the name of charity. Six teenagers from Centrepoint, an organization which helps homeless youths, and members of Mountain Rescue, a volunteer run charity, joined the future King in a trek up Helvellyn, a mountain in the Cumbria region of northeastern England. Prince William did this to help the teens get a different view of life. “A lot of these guys have … Continue reading →

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Prince William Made Honorary Barrister

  July 9, 2009 at 2:57 pm by

The second-in-line to the British throne was called to the bench on Monday. Prince William went to London’s Middle Temple, where he was made an honorary barrister. He is the sixth member of the royal family to be made a member of the bar. The list also includes his great-grandmother, the Queen Mother, and his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales. The Prince told a little about himself in an … Continue reading →

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Prince Harry in New York – Day 2

  June 2, 2009 at 9:43 am by

Prince Harry spent his second and final day in New York doing more fun events than on Friday, where he laid a wreath at Ground Zero and met with war veterans. Saturday however saw him mingle with Harlem students and participate in the sport of kings – polo. In the morning, Prince Harry went up to Harlem with fellow royal Prince Seeiso of Lesotho to the Harlem Children’s Zone. The … Continue reading →

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Prince Harry in New York – Day 1

  May 29, 2009 at 3:33 pm by

Prince Harry is in New York City for the next 36 hours. He arrived in the Big Apple earlier today. The third in line to the British throne is here to raise money for his charity, Sentebale, and pay his respects to those who died in the 9/11 terror attacks. The latter was the first event on Harry’s agenda for Friday. He stopped by Ground Zero, and met with New … Continue reading →

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Princes William & Harry Promote UK for Sporting Events

  May 18, 2009 at 8:09 pm by

Royal brothers Princes William and Harry are hoping that their country will be the host of two major sporting events – the Rugby World Cup in 2015 and the Football World Cup in 2018 or 2022. So eager are they, that the two made separate videos promoting the UK as the site for the events. In William’s video, he explains, “England’s love for the game is world renowned, football is … Continue reading →

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Prince William Uses Royal Charm Up and Down England

  May 11, 2009 at 4:28 pm by

Prince William was out and about Monday, performing two engagements in two English cities. The first was a visit to London’s Whitechapel Gallery, where the prince opened a new center. The other was to the Kingshurst Sporting FC in Birmingham, where as president of the Football Association, William met with young football players. At Whitechapel, Prince William took the time to make a few jokes in his opening speech. “Before … Continue reading →

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William Cozies Up With Kate After Polo Match

  May 10, 2009 at 7:38 pm by

To all the naysayers who firmly believe that the relationship between Prince William and Kate Middleton is over, or at least on the rocks – think again! After weeks of not being photographed together, Wills and Kate appeared at the Audi Polo Challenge this Sunday. Kate watched as her prince played for charity, along with his brother, Prince Harry. Once the game was over, Prince William walked up to his … Continue reading →

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Sweden’s Victoria Inaugurates New Breeding Ground for Birds

  May 7, 2009 at 3:06 pm by

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden was in the southwestern part of Sweden Wednesday, to inaugurate a new breeding facility for Norden’s Ark. Nordern’s is foundation focused on saving wildlife and endangered species through breeding and reproduction programs, as well as research and studies. This time, the Ark was getting ready to work on birds, and Victoria was there to help them get started. In a brief speech, the Crown Princess … Continue reading →

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William & Harry Join Charles on Saving Rainforests

  May 6, 2009 at 4:28 pm by

Princes William and Harry joined their father, Prince Charles, in a 90 second video which aired on MySpace to encourage viewers to save the world’s rainforests. The video also included the Dalai Lama, Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig. But the big star of the video is a digitally animated frog, who sat with the three princes to discuss the need to save the environment. In the film the Prince of … Continue reading →

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Prince Harry Coming to U.S. in May

  April 29, 2009 at 8:40 am by

Royal fever in the United States is going to be high pitch next month! That is because Prince Harry, the youngest son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, is going to be making his first official trip here. The third in the line to the British throne will be taking part in a New York polo match and will be doing a couple of engagements. One of them … Continue reading →

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Prince William in Staffordshire

  April 24, 2009 at 2:10 pm by

Friday saw Prince William have not one, but two engagements. The first was for the completion of the 750,000 machine made by JCB. The Prince went to the company’s headquarters in Staffordshire, and was greeted by hundreds of cheering schoolchildren waving the Union Jack. William then went inside and had a look around the plant. He had a chance to sit on the milestone machine and joked, “I won’t drive … Continue reading →

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Engagement Reception for Victoria & Daniel

  April 17, 2009 at 2:33 pm by

Daniel Westling, the fiance to Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria, has been formally introduced to the Swedish government on Friday. 180 special invited guests had the opportunity to congratulate the couple on their betrothal. Representatives of the parliament, government, authorities, land chiefs, representatives from the news industry and various organizations had been invited to the Bernadotte Hall at the royal palace. They all first met Victoria and Daniel before moving on … Continue reading →

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King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia in Italy

  March 24, 2009 at 2:46 pm by

The King and Queen of Sweden are currently on a state visit to Italy. After a private lunch, the Swedish royals got started with their state visit. First, King Carl XVI Gustaf visited the Italian Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. While he did that, his wife, Queen Silvia, went to a conference at the Fatebenefratelli Hospital, a place for deaf and disabled children. There, the Queen received an award … Continue reading →

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10 Year Old Cancer Patient Interviews Prince William

  March 18, 2009 at 3:46 pm by

Prince William sat down for a rare interview for the CBBC’s Newsround, where a 10 year old cancer patient named Alice Marples asked him the questions. The Prince talked with Alice about how his mother inspired him, his “Harry Potter” scar, and how he would easily beat brother Harry in an arm-wrestling match. “It’s not even a contest. Obviously I’d win. Obviously. As the bigger brother you have that psychological … Continue reading →

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Prince William Speaks About Mother’s Death at Bereavement Charity Lunch

  March 12, 2009 at 4:30 pm by

Prince William spoke openly about losing his mother, Princess Diana, at a lunch for The Child Bereavement Charity, which was once supported by Diana. Now her eldest son is its patron. “Losing a close family member is one of the hardest experiences that anyone can ever endure,” Prince William said. “Never being able to say the word ‘mummy’ again in your life sounds like a small thing. “However, for many, … Continue reading →

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Report: Prince William to Marry Kate Middleton

  March 11, 2009 at 8:12 pm by

It’s happening again: reports are going around that Britain’s Prince William will announce his engagement to long time love Kate Middleton at the end of this March. But this recent report is not coming from the usual gossip magazines. It’s from the French publication Pointe de Vue, which claims to have reliable sources in all the royal houses in the world. According to Pointe de Vue, William likely purposed to … Continue reading →

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Prince William Inspects New London Police

  March 6, 2009 at 2:28 pm by

The second in line to the British throne congratulated 216 new policemen and women at the Metropolitan Police training college in Hendon, north London. Prince William told the new recruits today reminded him of his days at Sandhurst. “I have to say it is all a little too fresh in my mind – from being on your side of the fence at Sandhurst – for my knees not to be … Continue reading →

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Crown Princess Victoria, Fiance, Parents, Speak to Sweden Regarding Engagement

  February 24, 2009 at 2:27 pm by

After years of speculations, the Swedish royal court finally announced the engagement of Crown Princess Victoria to gym-owner Daniel Westling. The official announcement was not only done by a simple press release, but a statement to Sweden, and the world, via online video. Sitting with his wife, his daughter and heir, and future son-in-law, King Carl XVI Gustaf gave the news Swedes everywhere have been waiting for. “Dear Swedes, at … Continue reading →

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