Royal News Links (1-04-09)

Press and blog mentions of the royals for the weekend:

• Prince William and Kate Middleton among Vanity Fair’s Best-Dressed Couples of 2008 (Zimbio) [Note: Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but the photo in this article isn’t of Prince William, is it?]

• Thomas’s Day-Glo life: The boy who inspired Kate Middleton to get her skates on – “When Prince William’s girlfriend Kate Middleton donned hotpants and legwarmers at a ‘Day-Glo’ roller disco, it was a fitting tribute to the short but luminous life of Thomas Waley-Cohen” (Daily Mail)

• Prince Albert embarks on a South Pole Expedition for the new year – “From the 5th of January to the 21st of January 2009, Prince Albert will then embark on his South Pole Expedition by visiting the many scientific centers located into the 18 countries of the Antarctic Peninsula.” (Royal and Co.)

• Princess Beatrice’s missing dog returns after three weeks – “When Princess Beatrice’s Norfolk Terrier went missing three weeks ago the Royal Family was so upset even the Queen joined the search.” (Telegraph)

• Crown Prince Haakon to Brussels – “It has been reported that Crown Prince Haakon will visit Brussels on January 22nd for the opening of Norway House.” (Norwegian Royals Report)