The Melbourne-based Herald Sun is reporting that Prince William and Kate Middleton might be planning to honeymoon on the islands of North Queensland, Australia.
Australia is not the bookies favourite for the royal couple's first holiday as man and wife, with many experts tipping Kenya, where Prince William proposed to his fiance.
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Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Royal couple 'over the moon'
Prince William and Kate Middleton will marry April 29 in Westminster Abbey, the historic London church where Princess Diana's funeral was held.
Royal officials said Tuesday that the couple chose the venue for its beauty, intimacy and historic royal connections, and the date because they wanted a spring wedding. It also the feast day of St. Catherine of Siena, whose name Middleton shares — though that is a coincidence.
Prince William's private secretary, Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, said the couple chose the 1,000-year-old abbey in central London because despite its size — it holds 2,200 people — it has a sense of intimacy.
"Even at the altar, it seems like a parish church," he said.
It also has centuries of royal history. William's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and her mother both married at the abbey, where British kings and queens are crowned.
William and Kate decided against celebrating their nuptials at St. Paul's Cathedral, where William's parents married in 1981.
The palace said the royal family and the Middletons would cover the costs of the nuptials, apart from security. There have been grumbles about the propriety of holding a lavish royal bash in the midst of economic austerity.
"All parties involved in the wedding, not least Prince William and Miss Middleton, want to ensure that a balance is struck between an enjoyable day and the current economic situation," Lowther-Pinkerton said.
He said the guest list had not been finalized, but that "we will have a full church."
He said William and Kate were playing "a very active role" in planning the day.
"We know that the world will be watching on the 29th of April, and the couple are very, very keen indeed that the spectacle should be a classic example of what Britain does best," he said.
"The couple are completely over the moon," Lowther-Pinkerton added. "They are on cloud nine."
Royal officials said Tuesday that the couple chose the venue for its beauty, intimacy and historic royal connections, and the date because they wanted a spring wedding. It also the feast day of St. Catherine of Siena, whose name Middleton shares — though that is a coincidence.
Prince William's private secretary, Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, said the couple chose the 1,000-year-old abbey in central London because despite its size — it holds 2,200 people — it has a sense of intimacy.
"Even at the altar, it seems like a parish church," he said.
It also has centuries of royal history. William's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and her mother both married at the abbey, where British kings and queens are crowned.
William and Kate decided against celebrating their nuptials at St. Paul's Cathedral, where William's parents married in 1981.
The palace said the royal family and the Middletons would cover the costs of the nuptials, apart from security. There have been grumbles about the propriety of holding a lavish royal bash in the midst of economic austerity.
"All parties involved in the wedding, not least Prince William and Miss Middleton, want to ensure that a balance is struck between an enjoyable day and the current economic situation," Lowther-Pinkerton said.
He said the guest list had not been finalized, but that "we will have a full church."
He said William and Kate were playing "a very active role" in planning the day.
"We know that the world will be watching on the 29th of April, and the couple are very, very keen indeed that the spectacle should be a classic example of what Britain does best," he said.
"The couple are completely over the moon," Lowther-Pinkerton added. "They are on cloud nine."
Royal Wedding will be Bank Holiday
The Prime Minister has announced that the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton will be a bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The Prime Minister issued the following statement: "The wedding of Kate and William will be a happy and momentous occasion. We want to mark the day as one of national celebration, a public holiday will ensure the most people possible will have a chance to celebrate on the day.
The costs of the wedding itself will be met by the Royal Household, with Government meeting any wider security or transport related costs."
The Prime Minister issued the following statement: "The wedding of Kate and William will be a happy and momentous occasion. We want to mark the day as one of national celebration, a public holiday will ensure the most people possible will have a chance to celebrate on the day.
The costs of the wedding itself will be met by the Royal Household, with Government meeting any wider security or transport related costs."
Westlife - Westlife Want To Play At Royal Wedding
"Boy band WESTLIFE are desperate to perform at British royal PRINCE WILLIAM and his bride KATE MIDDLETON's big wedding next year (11) - because "every artist in the world" would want to perform at the high profile event.
The couple announced wedding plans last week (16Nov10) after revealing the romantic prince had proposed to his girlfriend in Kenya".
Read more at contactmusic.com
The couple announced wedding plans last week (16Nov10) after revealing the romantic prince had proposed to his girlfriend in Kenya".
Read more at contactmusic.com
Monday, 22 November 2010
Prince William's secret engagement
Prince William kept the news of his engagement to Kate Middleton from some of his closest advisors until just hours before the announcement was made to the world. His desire to keep his personal life from Royal Family officials is a distinct contrast to his grandmother the Queen's more open relationship with her staff.
Story from CBS.
Story from CBS.
Dudley Zoo names new penguin chicks William and Kate
Keepers at Dudley Zoo are celebrating the royal engagement by naming two rare baby penguins after Prince William and Kate Middleton.
One of the Humboldt chicks was born on the day the announcement was made and the other had hatched ten days earlier.
Read more at bbc.co.uk
One of the Humboldt chicks was born on the day the announcement was made and the other had hatched ten days earlier.
Read more at bbc.co.uk
Prince William involved in dramatic Snowdon rescue
Just two days after the announcement of his engagement to Kate Middleton, Prince William was engaged in a dramatic rescue in Snowdon national park.
Mr Greg Watkins collapsed during a walk on Snowdon on Thursday 18th November, and was rescued by an RAF Sea King helicoper piloted by the prince.
Full story from the BBC.
Mr Greg Watkins collapsed during a walk on Snowdon on Thursday 18th November, and was rescued by an RAF Sea King helicoper piloted by the prince.
Full story from the BBC.
Has Prince William set a date?
Prince William is said to be pushing for 28th April 2011 for the date of his wedding to Kate Middleton. This may cause problems as it will clash with political campaigns for local elections as well as a proposed referendum on the UK's electoral system.
Full story.
Full story.
Friday, 19 November 2010
The log cabin where Prince William proposed
Sources have revealed the log cabin at the foot of Mount Kenya where Prince William is said to have popped the question to Kate Middleton.
Read the full story.
Read the full story.
Thursday, 18 November 2010
Royal wedding: former St Andrews student discloses details of couple's early romance
An American woman who claims to have been at university with Prince William and Kate Middleton has disclosed some eye-catching details of their early romance.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/royal-wedding/8143014/Royal-wedding-former-St-Andrews-student-discloses-details-of-couples-early-romance.html
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/royal-wedding/8143014/Royal-wedding-former-St-Andrews-student-discloses-details-of-couples-early-romance.html
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
Engagement
The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince William to Miss Catherine Middleton.
The wedding will take place in the Spring or Summer of 2011, in London. Further details about the wedding day will be announced in due course.
Prince William and Miss Middleton became engaged in October during a private holiday in Kenya. Prince William has informed The Queen and other close members of his family. Prince William has also sought the permission of Miss Middleton’s father.
Following the marriage, the couple will live in north Wales, where Prince William will continue to serve with the Royal Air Force.
Official announcement
The wedding will take place in the Spring or Summer of 2011, in London. Further details about the wedding day will be announced in due course.
Prince William and Miss Middleton became engaged in October during a private holiday in Kenya. Prince William has informed The Queen and other close members of his family. Prince William has also sought the permission of Miss Middleton’s father.
Following the marriage, the couple will live in north Wales, where Prince William will continue to serve with the Royal Air Force.
Official announcement
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