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Queen's Jubilee Year Cost UK Taxpayers $50.7M

That's an extra $1.4M more than the year prior

(Newser) - We're hoping that Britons enjoyed Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee year—because it ran taxpayers about $1.4 million more than the year before. The long-reigning monarch's official bottom line expenses came in at $50.7 million, according to royal finances. Where did the additional money go? Mainly...

More Health Woes for Queen's Hubby

Duke to stay in hospital up to 2 weeks after 'exploratory operation'

(Newser) - It's probably not the birthday he was hoping for: Prince Philip will turn 92 in the hospital on Monday following his admission yesterday to the London Clinic for an "exploratory operation following abdominal investigations," Buckingham Palace said in a somewhat vague statement. Though it's not clear...

Horrors: Belgian Royals Must Now Pay Taxes

Their allowances also are cut, except for the reigning king

(Newser) - Belgium is taking after the monarchies of Britain and the Netherlands and trimming the royal purse strings. Reigning King Albert II is exempt, but other royals are going to pay income taxes for the first time and get smaller allowances, reports Reuters . For instance, in the case of Queen Fabiola—...

Painter of Kate's Portrait Defends His Work

Paul Emsley tells Washington Post it might be his masterpiece

(Newser) - When Paul Emsley unveiled his official portrait of Kate Middleton earlier this month, the criticism was so savage that Emsley retreated from public view and began asking himself, Did I screw this up? After weeks of contemplation and sketching, Emsley tells the Washington Post he has his answer: No way....

Duchess Kate Gets First Official Portrait

It's hanging in London's National Portrait Gallery

(Newser) - Kate Middleton not only turned 31 week, she got to see her first official painted portrait, reports Today.com . Artist Paul Emsley says he depicted Kate smiling because she wanted to be portrayed as her "natural self," not her "official self." The duchess of Cambridge, for...

Prince Harry 'Makes 1st Kill' in Afghanistan

His unit's Apache helicopter rescued patrol under attack

(Newser) - Prince Harry has likely killed his first Taliban militants in Afghanistan. He probably made the kill when his unit's Apache attack helicopter came to the rescue of a patrol under attack, the Telegraph reports. Military sources denied reports that he had gunned down a Taliban commander, but said he...

DJs in Royal Hoax Taken Off Air

Move comes after nurse they duped apparently kills herself

(Newser) - The Australian radio hosts whose royal hoax led to the apparent suicide of the nurse they tricked are off the air for the time being, reports the Guardian . Sydney station 2Day FM said Mel Greig and Michael Christian were "both deeply shocked" at the death of Jacintha Saldanha. "...

Kate Feels Better, but Faces Tough Pregnancy

Vomiting, weight loss may last for months

(Newser) - Britain is fully in the grip of royal-baby fever these days, and mom-to-be Kate Middleton is getting better—but her acute morning sickness will likely spell a difficult pregnancy, the Daily Mail reports. Prince William spent hours at her bedside and left her London hospital with a relieved smile today,...

Sun Defies Royal Warning, Runs Nude Harry Photos

And more trouble for the prince...

(Newser) - Despite the fact that anyone from the UK could have gone to TMZ.com and seen the naked pictures of Prince Harry , the snaps were kept off British media websites and newspapers—until now. The Sun went ahead and published the photos, even though the royal family's lawyers specifically...

Why You Shouldn&#39;t Have Looked at Harry&#39;s Photos
Why You Shouldn't Have Looked at Harry's Photos
OPINION
Aug 23, 2012 12:16 PM CDT

Why You Shouldn't Have Looked at Harry's Photos

It's time to put principle ahead of titillation: Slate blogger

(Newser) - Slate blogger Alyssa Rosenberg wishes she had never clicked on those clothing-challenged Prince Harry photos, and not for the reason you might expect. It's nothing against Harry, but rather latent guilt about invading his privacy. He may have a better relationship with the paparazzi than his mom, but...

Prince Philip Hospitalized
 Prince Philip Hospitalized 
Aug 15, 2012 11:21 AM CDT

Prince Philip Hospitalized

Buckingham Palace says it's just a 'precautionary' trip

(Newser) - The British queen's husband, Prince Philip, has been taken to a Scottish hospital as "a precautionary measure," Buckingham palace said today. The palace says the 91-year-old Duke of Edinburgh was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. It did not give details of his condition.

Prince Philip Hospitalized
 Prince Philip Hospitalized 
Jun 4, 2012 11:44 AM CDT

Prince Philip Hospitalized

Will miss tonight's Diamond Jubilee festivities

(Newser) - Prince Philip has been hospitalized with a bladder infection, and will miss the rest of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee . Paramedics were called to Windsor castle today to fetch Philip, in what's being billed as a "precautionary measure," according to the Daily Mail . In a statement, Buckingham...

Queen Celebrates Diamond Jubilee

Elizabeth, Britain mark her 60 years on the throne

(Newser) - Queen Elizabeth II is off to the races today, the start of a four-day celebration of her 60 years on the throne. Later in the weekend she'll make a trip down the River Thames, then take in a concert—all accompanied by tens of thousands of her subjects, coming...

Will and Kate's New Neighbor: Prince Harry

Royal siblings will live at Kensington Palace

(Newser) - Roll out the royal couch. Prince Harry is crashing with his older bro and sister-in-law for the foreseeable future. Things likely won't get too tight as there is plenty of space on the grounds of Kensington Palace, where Harry, William, and Kate reside. Harry, 27, has moved into a...

Elizabeth Marks 60 Years as Queen

Thanks British people as Diamond Jubilee kicks off

(Newser) - It's 60 years to the day since Elizabeth II became queen, and she's kicking off a year of celebrations with a message to the British people. "I am writing to thank you for the wonderful support and encouragement that you have given to me and Prince Philip...

Queen&#39;s Hubby Hospitalized
 Queen's Hubby 
 Has Heart Surgery 
UPDATED
Dec 23, 2011 9:07 PM CST

Queen's Hubby Has Heart Surgery

Prince Philip suffered chest pains

(Newser) - The Christmas holiday is off to a not-so-joyful start for the royal family: Prince Philip has undergone treatment for a blocked coronary artery, British royal officials said today. The palace refused to confirm if the queen's 90-year-old husband had suffered a heart attack, saying only that tests showed a...

Prince Harry: Witness for the Prosecution?

Royal family member may testify in robbery case

(Newser) - Prince Harry may testify in a case involving a friend whose cell phone was allegedly stolen late last month, ABC News reports. Harry was on the phone with buddy Thomas van Straubenzee on Nov. 30 when Harry overheard his friend's cell being robbed. Harry drove to south-west London looking...

Firstborn Daughters Can Now Ascend British Throne

Rule change agreed to today

(Newser) - Thanks to a rule change agreed to today, Prince William’s firstborn can ascend the throne, even if that firstborn happens to be a girl. The change to the royal succession rules was approved by leaders of the 16 countries for whom the British monarch is head of state; they...

Books Airs Secrets of Royals
 Book Airs Secrets of Royals 
IRONED SHOELACES?
Oct 26, 2011 6:21 AM CDT

Book Airs Secrets of Royals

Who is the nicest, who's the fussiest, and who never picks up his clothes

(Newser) - Who is the fussiest member of the British royal family? Where is the secret closet in Buckingham Palace for private drinks? Who can swim in the royal pool? These secrets and more are revealed in the Daily Mail's excerpts of the new book Not in Front of the Corgis...

Weeks After Wedding, Royal Hubby Gropes Blonde

Rugby star drunkenly pressed face into breasts, says tabloid

(Newser) - Royal scandal alert! England rugby captain Mike Tindall has been spotted kissing and groping a blonde woman just six weeks after wedding Zara Phillips , Queen Elizabeth’s oldest granddaughter. He also, the Sun notes, allegedly rubbed his face into the woman’s breasts. Tindall was enjoying a night off during...

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