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Prince Andrew in Hot Water Over Links to Pedophile

Billionaire pal Jeffrey Epstein paid off about $25K of Sarah Ferguson's debts

(Newser) - Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein may have escaped sex trafficking charges over his tendency to hire underage hookers, but one of his many high-profile buddies may not be able to sidestep trouble. Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, will likely see his job responsibilities cut now that news has come out that...

Wills, Kate Launch Wedding Website

That still doesn't mean you're invited, though

(Newser) - British royals: They're just like us! Case in point: Prince William and Kate Middleton have launched a wedding website. All the royal wedding news you need, all in one convenient location: OfficialRoyalWedding2011.org . Adding to the modernness of the proceedings, the website has links to the royal Facebook, the royal...

Wills, Kate Pick Wedding Party
 Wills, Kate Pick Wedding Party 
Feb 14, 2011 9:37 AM CST

Wills, Kate Pick Wedding Party

Top spots go to siblings Harry and Pippa

(Newser) - Prince William has chosen the best man for his wedding, and—shocker!—it’s his brother, Prince Harry. Wills and Kate Middleton announced their wedding party today, People reports, and Middleton also went the family route: Sister Pippa will serve as maid of honor. The other attendants include young...

Prince Harry, Chelsy Together Again

After more than five hours, they leave bar together

(Newser) - On-again, off-again … and again … and again couple Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy appear to be on again. Davy is back in Britain after a six-month trip to Africa, and the two were spotted reuniting at a cocktail bar. “It was like they had never split up. Harry...

Royal Wedding Guests Invited... Via Fax?

Apparently that's modern enough for Wills and Kate

(Newser) - Prince William and Kate Middleton are said to want a modern wedding —in, apparently, every way except one. Save-the-date cards were recently sent to Europe’s royal families … by fax. Despite the fact that the technology is a bit outdated, it was still a more “efficient” way...

William Proposed... Because He's Balding?

It's a possibility, claim the experts

(Newser) - Why did Prince William finally propose to girlfriend Kate Middleton? To hear the Brit tabloids tell it, there’s only one explanation: baldness. Yep, many speculate, 28-year-old Wills felt his attractiveness receding and figured he’d better lock in his longtime galpal. Lending a sort of credibility to this theory...

Brits Feared Attack on Charles at Di's Funeral

Young princes were asked to walk with him

(Newser) - After Princess Diana’s death, Buckingham Palace feared Prince Charles might also be in danger—at Di’s funeral. In his newly published diaries, former Tony Blair aide Alastair Campbell writes that an attack on the prince as he walked behind the coffin was considered a risk—unless his sons...

Queen 'Delighted' by First Great-Grandchild

Peter Phillips welcomes a daughter

(Newser) - Queen Elizabeth is a great-grandmother now, and she’s quite pleased about it. The queen’s eldest grandson, Peter Phillips, welcomed a daughter yesterday with wife Autumn Kelly, the Daily Mail reports. “The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal, Captain Mark Phillips, and Autumn's family have been...

Wills, Kate Set the Date, Place
 Wills, Kate Set the Date, Place 
royal wedding watch
Nov 23, 2010 6:28 AM CST

Wills, Kate Set the Date, Place

Royal couple will wed in April at Westminster Abbey

(Newser) - After a little bit of drama and much speculation, Prince William and Kate Middleton have decided on a wedding date: Friday, April 29, 2011 at Westminster Abbey. The royal family made the announcement today at St. James' Palace, MSNBC reports. Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Ann, and Prince Andrew all married...

Frustrated Queen in the Dark as Wills Plans Wedding

The thoroughly modern prince insists on doing it his way

(Newser) - Kids these days, insisting on planning their own weddings without any help from Buckingham Palace. Prince William’s modern and somewhat headstrong attitude about his upcoming nuptials is apparently causing quite a bit of friction within the royal family, the Daily Mail reports. He wants his aides to plan everything,...

Queen Camilla? Maybe, Says Prince Charles

He seems to shift position for the first time publicly

(Newser) - NBC's Brian Williams puts the possible king of England under the hot light when he asks if Camilla could be the next queen. "That's, well ... We'll see won't we? That could be," replies Charles, his first response in a five-year quietus concerning the future role of his second...

Kate Gets Diana's Ring
 Kate Gets Diana's Ring 
Nov 16, 2010 2:00 PM CST

Kate Gets Diana's Ring

William wanted to 'make sure my mother didn't miss out on today'

(Newser) - Prince William's choice of a wedding ring made today's engagement announcement a bit more special: He gave Kate Middleton the blue sapphire and diamond ring his father gave Diana in 1981, the Guardian reports. William explained it was "my way of making sure my mother didn't miss out on...

Royal Family Opens Flickr Photo Page

Over 600 photos of available online

(Newser) - Can't get enough of the British Royals? Now you can get photos of the English monarchy straight from the source—their very own Flickr page . The page offers more than 600 photographs, including documentation of recent activities of the queen and prince of Wales, as well as photosets going back...

Harry, Chelsy Split Again
 Harry, Chelsy Split Again 
for good?
Jun 21, 2010 8:55 AM CDT

Harry, Chelsy Split Again

This time it's permanent, tabloid claims

(Newser) - It’s quits again—maybe for good this time—for Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy. The on-again off-again couple has been dating for six years, but broke up in 2007 and again last year . Now, “we’re finished,” Davy reportedly told friends, adding that she doesn’t want...

The Tabloid Pic Stalling Wills' Engagement

But fear not: Wedding is apparently still on track

(Newser) - For all you rabid royal-watchers wondering why Prince William didn’t announce his engagement to Kate Middleton last week like Tina Brown said he would , she's got the story behind the delay over at the Daily Beast . Turns out Wills and Kate are having a bit of a tiff about...

Lady Di's Racy Dress Fetches $276,000

She caused a stir at age 19 with strapless gown

(Newser) - A racy black gown worn by Lady Diana Spencer on one of her first official engagements has been snapped up by a Chilean fashion museum for more than $276,000—several times the original estimate. The strapless silk taffeta dress's revealing cut and striking black color caused a minor scandal...

I Was Drinking Before Bribe Bid: Fergie

Disgraced duchess opens up to Oprah

(Newser) - Sarah Ferguson had been drinking before she discussed selling access to her ex-husband, Prince Andrew , with an undercover tabloid reporter, the Duchess of York tells Oprah in an interview scheduled to air tomorrow. And she says she hasn't watched the now-ubiquitous video, People reports . "I haven't faced the devil...

Pauper Fergie: 'I Haven't a Pot to Piss In'

She chose friendship with Queen over divorce settlement

(Newser) - When Sarah Ferguson got caught trying to sell access to ex-hubby Prince Andrew, it was only because she’s apparently broke. In a follow-up piece, News of the World charts Fergie’s path to destitution:
  • Her divorce settlement is just $21,000 a year: “That's why the Queen is
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Fergie Busted Selling Access to Prince Andrew

Duchess of York filmed taking downpayment for intro to ex

(Newser) - Sarah Ferguson is scrambling to apologize after an undercover tabloid reporter filmed her offering to sell access to Prince Andrew for $723,000. "Look after me and he'll look after you," she told a News of the World staffer pretending to be a business exec. "I can...

Princess Beatrice Helps Set Record in London Marathon

First royal to compete in race runs as part of human caterpillar

(Newser) - Princess Beatrice became the first member of the British royal family to complete the London Marathon today—and even helped set a record. The 21-year-old daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson was part of the largest group ever to complete a marathon while linked together, the Telegraph reports. Bungee...

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