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July 27, 2012

A royal welcome for the Olympic torch Thursday at Buckingham Palace

Photo Credit: PA

William, Kate, and Harry watch as the Olympic torch is passed. Photo Credit: PA

As the Olympic flame reached Buckingham Palace yesterday (July 26), the dedicated royal team GB ambassadors were ready and waiting to greet it.

Dressed in patriotic team GB shirts, William, Kate and Harry witnessed the flame pass between three torch bearers; each member of the royal trio had hand-selected a bearer from their royal charities:

“Prince William, Patron of Mountain Rescue England and Wales, selected mountain rescuer John Hulse,” reports the examiner.com. “…the Duchess of Cambridge chose Scout volunteer Jon Sayer and Prince Harry chose Wai-Ming Lee from charity MapAction.”

The torch relay ends at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games tonight (July 27) .

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July 9, 2012

William and Harry surf as Kate and Pippa watch Wimbledon final

William and Harry (L) went surfboarding (Photo Credit: John Brown), while the Duchess of Cambridge and Pippa Middleton (R) went to the men’s final at Wimbledon (Photo Credit: AP).

While tennis fan Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, was in the Royal Box cheering at the Wimbledon men’s final on Sunday, one couldn’t help but wonder where her Prince Charming, the Duke of Cambridge, was on the momentous occasion.

As it turns out, William and Prince Harry were surfboarding on a public beach in Cornwall, reports The Daily Mail.

Joined by a group of friends, and dressed in black wetsuits, the royal brothers shared a day of bonding in the waves.

Prince William is especially fond of water sports and went surfing for his stag do in 2011.

Prince William walks on the beach in Cornwall on surf outing with brother, Prince Harry. Photo Credit: John Brown.

The Duke of Cambridge walks on the beach in Cornwall on a surf outing. Photo Credit: John Brown.

Prince Harry walks on the beach in Cornwall on surf outing with William. Photo Credit: John Brown.

Prince Harry walks on the beach in Cornwall on surf outing with William. Photo Credit: John Brown.

Prince Harry gestures on the beach. Photo Credit: John Brown

Prince Harry gestures on the beach. Photo Credit: John Brown

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July 6, 2012

Duke installed as Knight of the Thistle in Edinburgh

The Duke of Cambridge at the Thistle Ceremony, St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain - 05 Jul 2012. Photo Credit: Tim Rooke / Rex Features

The Duke of Cambridge at the Thistle Ceremony, St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain – 05 Jul 2012. Photo Credit: Tim Rooke / Rex Features

The Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn, was installed as a Knight of the Thistle in Edinburgh today (5 July), in a service that included prayers, readings, and hymns.

William entered the Thistle Chapel in his ceremonial gown just shy of 11 am, reports the Press Association.

The Queen said: “It is our pleasure that His Royal Highness the Prince William, Earl of Strathearn, be installed a Knight of the most ancient and most noble Order of the Thistle.”

Dean of the Thistle, Rev Gilleasbuig Macmillan, headed the installation ceremony.

The Duchess of Cambridge joined the Duke at St Giles Cathedral on July 05, 2012 in Edinburgh, England. Photo Credit: Michael Dunlea / Barcroft Media

The Duchess of Cambridge joined the Duke at St Giles Cathedral on July 05, 2012 in Edinburgh, England. Photo Credit: Michael Dunlea / Barcroft Media

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal, and the Duke of Cambridge are pictured at the Thistle Service. Photo Credit: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal, and the Duke of Cambridge are pictured at the Thistle Service. Photo Credit: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Queen Elizabeth (R) leaving St Giles Cathedral after attending Thistle Service in Edinburgh. Photo Credit: REUTERS/David Moir

Queen Elizabeth (R) leaving St Giles Cathedral after attending Thistle Service in Edinburgh. Photo Credit: REUTERS/David Moir

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June 27, 2012

Hats rented by Kate Middleton sold at auction

Hats worn by Kate Middleton shown at Kerry Taylor Auctions. Image via Telegraph video footage.

Hats worn by Kate Middleton shown at Kerry Taylor Auctions. Image via Telegraph video footage.

The Duchess wore an elaborate black and white creation by Philip Somerville for a Knight of the Garter ceremony back in 2008. It too was auctioned off yesterday, but for £3,224. Photo via Zimbio.

The Duchess wore an elaborate black and white creation by Philip Somerville for a Knight of the Garter ceremony back in 2008; it was auctioned off yesterday for £3,224. Photo Credit: PA

A black Aurora hat worn by Kate to the 2010 wedding of Harry Meade was auctioned off for £3,720. Photo Credit: PA

Two hats rented and worn to engagements with Prince William (now the Duke of Cambridge) by the former Kate Middleton have sold at auction for three times their guide price, say reports.

An anonymous American bidder snatched up the pieces of fashion history at the Passion for Fashion auction in London yesterday, reports The Belfast Telegraph.

The now Duchess of Cambridge rented the items for an estimated £100 each at Get Ahead Hats in Reading, says The Daily Telegraph.

The hats were expected to sell at auction for £1,000-£1,500 a piece, but they fetched much more than that: the Philip Somerville hat brought in £3,224 and the Aurora hat went for £3,720.

Rental receipts, and diary entries showing Kate’s appointments at Get Ahead Hats, were auctioned off as well.

Events took place at the very same auction house (Kerry Taylor Auctions) that sold the famous see-though dress Kate wore in a St. Andrews University Fashion show; the frock is said to have piqued William’s interest in Kate.

The above dress, worn by the former Kate Middleton at a St.Andrews University fashion show in 2002, was auctioned off for £78,000 at Kerry Taylor Auctions in 2011. Photo Credit: M Neilson / Getty Images file

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June 21, 2012

Happy Birthday! The Duke of Cambridge turns 30

The Duke of Cambridge, pictured on June 6, 2012 at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park in Port Lympne, southern England; William is feeding a black rhino called Zawadi. Photo Credit: Chris Jackson/Pool / AP

The Duke of Cambridge, above, turns 30 today. Picture taken at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park in Port Lympne, southern England. William feeds a black rhino called Zawadi. Photo Credit: Getty Images

The Duke of Cambridge. Photo Credit: Getty Images

The Duke of Cambridge celebrates his 30th birthday today and stands to inherit an estimated 10 million pounds from a trust set up by his mother, Princess Diana.

Despite the extra income, officials say there won’t be any significant changes to William’s lifestyle.

A royal aide has confirmed the latter notion to the Daily Telegraph:

“Whatever the financial position might be, you will see no obvious change of lifestyle over the coming weeks or months,” said the aide.

“There has been speculation about the Duke and Duchess having a house built but there are no plans for that at all.”

“If the Duke decides next year to continue his Search and Rescue career he might well have to move to another base, away from Anglesey, so the idea of a new house just isn’t on the radar at the moment.”

How did the Duke celebrate his special day? Predictably. Low-key and with close friends and family.

A spokesman for the Duke told The Telegraph: “He will spend some of his birthday at Highgrove, where he has been based this week, then whatever he does at the weekend will be low-key and private.”

Prince William spent his birthday at Highgrove, his father's country estate, which he visited as a boy. Photo Credit: AP PHOTO/TIM GRAHAM PICTURE LIBRARY

The Duke spent his birthday at Highgrove (pictured above), his father’s country estate, which he visited as a boy with his mother (Princess Diana), father (Charles) and brother (Harry). Photo Credit: AP PHOTO/TIM GRAHAM PICTURE LIBRARY

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June 9, 2012

William, Kate, and Harry attend the wedding of Princess Diana’s niece

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Photo Credit: GEOFF PUGH

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Photo Credit: GEOFF PUGH

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Photo Credit: James Whatling. Splash News.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Photo Credit: James Whatling. Splash News.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Photo Credit: James Whatling / Splash News

Prince Harry and the Duchess. Photo Credit: GEOFF PUGH

Prince Harry and the Duchess. Photo Credit: GEOFF PUGH

Prince Harry. Photo Credit: GEOFF PUGH

Prince Harry. Photo Credit: GEOFF PUGH

It was another wedding today for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and prince Harry; the royal trio attended the nuptials of Princess Diana’s niece, Emily McCorquodale, and James Hutt.

Photo Credit: GEOFF PUGH

The bride and groom: Princess Diana’s neice, Emily McCorquodale and James Hutt. Photo Credit: GEOFF PUGH

The Duchess of Cambridge‘s Prince Charming, the Duke of Cambridge, affectionately kept a hand on Kate’s back as he led her through the churchyard; it is turning into a signature move of William’s, as he often places a hand on his wife’s back when walking into events or chatting at receptions.

Kate looked effortlessly classy in a silk, floral Jenny Peckam dress; it was the same she wore to a polo match during her North American tour with William.

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May 29, 2012

Queen to make Duke of Cambridge a Knight of the Order of the Thistle

The breast star of the Order: "...consists of a silver saltire with a pointed ray between each of the arms of the cross. At the centre is a gold medallion contained in an enamelled representation of the thistle, surrounded by a green border bearing the Order's motto." Photo and description from the official website of the British Monarchy.

The breast star of the Order: “…consists of a silver saltire with a pointed ray between each of the arms of the cross. At the centre is a gold medallion contained in an enamelled representation of the thistle, surrounded by a green border bearing the Order’s motto.” Photo and description from the official website of the British Monarchy.

In honor of The Duke of Cambridge’s upcoming 30th birthday, the Queen will make William a Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle; it is Scotland’s highest award of chivalry granted by the Queen, second only to the UK’s Order of the Garter.

“The Order honours Scottish men and women who have held public office or who have contributed in a particular way to national life,”says the official website of the British Monarchy.

It is unknown exactly when the Order came to be, however, legend dictates that it began in 809 when King Achaius made an alliance with the Emperor Charlemagne.

Facts about the Order as stated on the official website of the British Monarchy:

Motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (No one harms me with impunity)

Chapel: Thistle Chapel, St. Giles’ Cathedral

Ranks: Knight or Lady

Post-nominals: KT or LT

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May 27, 2012

Harry’s favorite Chelsea club to re-open

Prince Harry. Photo via princeharry.co.uk

Prince Harry. Photo via princeharry.co.uk

Britain’s Party Prince can party on, after the news broke that his favorite nightclub in Chelsea, Public, won’t close after all.

The venue’s doors were sealed on May 15th, after the Kensington and Chelsea Council took away the club’s 2 am license, reports The Daily Mail.

Guy Pelly, an old friend of both Prince Harry and The Duke of Cambridge, co-owns Public with David Phelps.

Phelps told The Daily Mail: “We have been doing this for years, and the closure shouldn’t have happened. We are clearly the premium club in the area,”

Local residents had been complaining for the past year about extensive noise and mess associated with Public party-goers.

And, while there are two other clubs located in the same warehouse as Public—Embargo and Rumi— the problems were blamed on Public.

“Guy and David still have the lease and a license until midnight so they are working on a new concept which can work with those hours,” a club source told The Mail. “Things are being sorted out at the moment and there’s talk about Public becoming a joint venture with another well-known brand.

Since Public’s closing, Harry’s been spotted at a variety of night spots— most often at The Arts Club in Mayfair— where his grandfather, Prince Philip, is Patron.

Public has been frequented in the past by Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, Pippa Middleton, Chelsea Davey (Harry’s ex) and the former Prince William and Kate Middleton (now the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge).
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May 16, 2012

Puppy Love: HRH Lupo steals royal hearts

Three members of the royal family are in Puppy Love. Photos via Splash News and Hello!

Could Cocker Spaniels take the place of Corgis as the future dog breed of choice in the British Monarchy?

It doesn’t seem impossible—there is some serious puppy love floating around the royal family towards HRH Lupo, the new royal Spaniel.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry were all extremely affectionate towards the pup in front of  200-plus spectators at Sunday’s Audi Polo Challenge.

HRH Lupo in return seemed quite taken with his new owners.

The Duchess of Cambridge and HRH Lupo cheer on The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry during a polo match. Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews.com

The Duchess of Cambridge and HRH Lupo cheer on The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry during a polo match. Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews.com

Prince Harry and Lupo. Photo Credit: Newscom

Prince Harry and Lupo. Photo Credit: Newscom

The Duchess of Cambridge and HRH Lupo are present to cheer on The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry during a polo match. Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews.com

The Duchess of Cambridge, HRH Lupo, The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry at the Audi Polo Challenge. Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews.com

William, Harry and Lupo. Photo Credit: Newscom

William, Harry and Lupo. Photo Credit: Newscom

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May 14, 2012

Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry take part in Audi Polo Challenge

The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry played in the Audi Polo Challenge match at Coworth Park Polo Club.. Photo Credit: Splash News

The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry played in the Audi Polo Challenge match at Coworth Park Polo Club on Sunday. Photo Credit: Splash News

The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry played skillfully during The Audi Polo Challenge on Sunday in Coworth Park, Berkshire; both brothers were on the Audi Quattro team, which narrowly defeated Audi Ultra, according to The Daily Mail.

Who was cheering on the Princes from the sidelines? The Duchess of Cambridge and HRH Lupo, the adorable royal spaniel puppy.

Also in the audience were over 200 prominent society figures, including famous actors like Russell Crowe and Jesse Eisenberg (known for his role in The Social Network).

“The royal family – I am trying to think of what the equivalent thing in my country would be and there is nothing I guess,” Eisenberg told British media. “I don’t know, there’s nothing there’s no equivalent – it’s like meeting the president or something.”

Profits from Sunday’s lucrative event will go to Prince Harry’s charity Sentebale.

The Duchess of Cambridge and Lupo cheered the princes on from the sidelines. Photo via newswhip.com

The Duchess of Cambridge and Lupo cheered the princes on from the sidelines. Photo via newswhip.com

The Duchess of Cambridge and Lupo. Photo Credit: James Whatling/SplashNews.com

The Duchess of Cambridge and Lupo. Photo Credit: James Whatling/SplashNews.com

What did the royal brothers win for their efforts? Find out below.

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