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Royal Infant On The Way, But Housing Unclear

Royal Infant On The Way, But Housing Unclear

IS IT A BOY? A girl? Prince William and the former Kate Middleton aren’t telling, and palace officials are not revealing where the royal baby will spend its first few months, since renovation of their future home at Kensington Palace is taking longer than expected. William’s tour of duty as a search-and-rescue pilot in Wales [...]

Princess Alexandra? UK Royal Baby Name Bets Surge

Princess Alexandra? UK Royal Baby Name Bets Surge

By Sylvia Hui QUEEN DEBBIE doesn’t quite have the right ring to it. King Bob just sounds wrong. Naming a baby is no easy business, but much more is at stake when it comes to finding the right name for a future monarch. Britain’s bookmakers have some ideas to offer to Prince William and the [...]

Royal Baby? You Can Bet On It

Royal Baby? You Can Bet On It

WHO’S CASHING in on the royal pregnancy? Betting shops. Punters (bettors) in Britain have a range of possible wagers from betting agencies William Hill, Ladbrokes and Paddy Power. Odds as of December 4: MULTIPLE BIRTH? Paddy Power: Twins: 8-1; Triplets 100-1; Quadruplets or more 500-1 HOW BIG? Paddy Power: Under 5lbs, 5-1; 6lbs to 6lbs15oz, [...]

Will And Kate Expecting A Baby, UK Palace Confirms

Will And Kate Expecting A Baby, UK Palace Confirms

By Cassandra Vinograd BRITAIN, Anglophiles, and Brits worldwide don’t have to wait any longer: Prince William’s wife, Kate, is pregnant. St James’s Palace made the announcement December 3, saying that the Duchess of Cambridge – formerly Kate Middleton – has a severe form of morning sickness and is currently in a London hospital. William was [...]

Diana – Legacy Of A Princess

By Patty Smith THE QUEEN MARY in Long Beach is currently hosting a new exhibit featuring over 2,000 items from the Windsor family. Just a few of the items include some of Diana’s dresses (including some never worn in public), a nightdress of Wallis Simpson’s, many letters from Diana, King George, the Queen Mother, The [...]

PBS Announces US Premiere Of Royal Memories

PBS Announces US Premiere Of Royal Memories

Prince Charles’ Tribute To The Queen PBS ANNOUNCED last month that Royal Memories: Prince Charles’ Tribute To The Queen, which premiered to 10 million viewers in the UK as part of Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee weekend, will air Sunday, September 2, at 8pm ET on PBS. In this touching, personal film, Charles, Prince of Wales [...]

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee In Videos

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee In Videos

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant On The Thames The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert end finale Fantastic fireworks The Red Arrows Jubilee flypast and God save the Queen  

Diamond Jubilee: Britain Marks Queen’s Reign

Diamond Jubilee: Britain Marks Queen’s Reign

LONDON (AP) – The patriotic bunting is ready, the golden carriage on standby, the boats freshly painted, the shops filled with royal souvenirs. The normal ebb and flow of British life gives way in the next four days to a series of street parties, flotillas, outdoor concerts and finally the appearance of an elderly great-grandmother [...]

Prince Charles Visits Base He Once Trained At

Prince Charles Visits Base He Once Trained At

GAGETOWN, New Brunswick (AP) – Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, began their first full day of their Canadian tour on Monday with a visit to a military base where he trained in 1975. Charles drew laughter when he said he has fond memories training as a young naval helicopter pilot “in [...]

Corgis, Bulldogs Needed For Camera Call!

NEW YORK CITY Calling All Corgis And Bulldogs For A Royal Canine Camera Call! The American Scottish Foundation’s Corgi & Bulldogs competition for HM the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.   YOU could be the stars of our congratulatory card to HM Queen Elizabeth II on her Diamond Jubilee. Register to be Top Dog by sending a [...]

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