Royal News Links (1-09-09)

United Kingdom

* Will Kate’s Day Be Extra Special? – “Prince William’s girlfriend Kate Middleton turns 27 today – and there is speculation her man will make it a double celebration by getting down on one knee.” (SkyNews)

* Kate engagement speculation grows – “Prince William’s girlfriend Kate Middleton turns 27 on Friday, as speculation grows the couple will announce their engagement this year.” (PA)

* Prince William: Clean-Shaven, Rested and Ready to Fly – “Call him The Fresh-Faced Prince of the Air as Prince William gets a new look while embarking on a new life training to pilot rescue helicopters.” (People StyleWatch)

* Zara Phillips’ boyfriend Mike Tindall gets three year ban after admitting drink driving – “The 30-year-old World Cup winning centre admitted being over the legal limit when he was stopped by police on the M4 near Newbury, Berkshire.” (Daily Mail)

Europe

* Princess Mary’s mother-in-law wooed Frederik with other girls – “Princess Mary’s mother-in-law tried to tempt her son away from the Aussie commoner with some European princesses, according to a new book.” (Couriermail.com.au)

* Norwegian culture presented in London – “Scene Norway, a festival of Norwegian music, art, film and literature was opened at Kings Cross in London by Crown Prince Haakon on Thursday.” (The Norway Post)