Merry Royals: The Royal Blog

November 30th, 2006

The Merry Royals in November ‘06

If you’re new to this blog or think that you may have missed reading some of the posts this past month, never fear. Here’s a summary of the royal merriment we’ve seen:

British Royals
The British royal family was in the news almost everyday this month. The Royal Art collection got a boost with the identification of […]

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November 29th, 2006

A Baby Girl (Again) for Spanish Royal Couple

Spain’s Crown Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia are expecting their second daughter. This means that their firstborn, one-year-old Princess Leonor, is still in line to become Queen of Spain someday.

Spanish law currently states that if a son is born he takes precedence as the rightful heir. The govermnent have promised to repeal Article 57 which […]

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November 29th, 2006

Danish Royals Leave Tasmania

Danish Crown Prince Frederik and Tasmanian-born Crown Princess Mary have concluded their private visit to Mary’s family in Hobart. Prince Frederik is believed to have caught an early flight to Melbourne while Mary and their son, Prince Christian boarded an afternoon flight.

Avoiding the departure lounge, Mary and Christian were driven on to the tarmac by […]

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November 28th, 2006

Photos of Danish Royals in Tasmania

A few photos of Danish Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary and their son Prince Christian in Tasmania are popping up, despite the trip being a private vacation for the family.
The family look relaxed as they spend time, just like everybody else, at a wildlife park, galleries and a market.

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November 27th, 2006

Prince Harry Sleeps with Spidey

Prince Harry uses a Spiderman duvet and pillow, in his regimental barracks, no less.
Don’t worry. It’s not just him. All the other soldiers with him do it too, with various other kiddie cartoon characters.

Soldiers at Combermere barracks in Windsor, Berks — where Harry is an officer in the Blues and Royals regiment — are running […]

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November 27th, 2006

British Princes Planning Concert to Honor Mum Diana

Next year is the 10th anniversary of the death of Princess Diana. Her sons Prince William and Prince Harry are said to be planning a charity concert to mark the anniversary.

The Sunday Mirror reported that the brothers would arrange the event, scheduled to be held July 1, 2007 at London’s renovated Wembley Stadium, which can […]

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November 22nd, 2006

The Residences of Prince Charles

How many houses does Prince Charles have and what are they used for? Here’s a summary of his royal residences:
Clarence House

Located in Central London. It is the official residence of The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, and Princes William and Harry. It is a working residence where The Prince of Wales and The […]

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November 22nd, 2006

Recent Royal Whereabouts (11-22-06)

Our merry royals have been sighted around the globe on various official and personal visits, as is their wont. Here’s a sampling:

* Britain’s Prince Harry arrived in South Africa to celebrate with his girlfriend Chelsy Davy after she finished her degree studies. (Source with photo). The couple and their friends were then spotted in Namibia […]

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November 21st, 2006

British Princes at Madame Tussauds New York

Wax likenesses of both Prince William and Prince Harry were unveiled today at the Madame Tussauds Museum in New York. The figures are on loan from Madame Tussauds London and will be in NY only until January 15, 2007.
Here are some photos (excuse the watermarks):

Close-ups of the figures:

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November 21st, 2006

Will Prince William and Kate Middleton Get Engaged Soon?

Speculation has been rife about whether or not dashing Prince William and his girlfriend Kate Middleton will become engaged soon. Ever since the couple, or particularly bikini-clad Kate, was seen vacationing in Ibiza earlier this year, bookies (aka gambling firms) have lowered the odds that the royal engagement will happen by the end of the […]

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