Royal News Links (1-10-09)

* Who’s that girl? Harry’s mystery Chelsy substitute is revealed as… his 16-year-old cousin – “It was no surprise to see Prince Harry emerge from a bar squiring an attractive young blonde.” (Daily Mail)

* Harry in ‘Paki’ video storm as MoD and Clarence House are locked in talks to defuse row – “Prince Harry is at the centre of a race row after he was caught on video using the word ‘Paki’ to describe another Army officer.” (Daily Mail)

* Prince Harry apologizes over racist remarks - “Britain’s Prince Harry issued a public apology Saturday after a British newspaper published video footage of him using offensive and racist language.” (Huffington Post)

* Edward not charged for treatment (of) dog – “An animal charity says it won’t seek the prosecution of Prince Edward over allegations he beat his dog while out shooting.” (Royalblog)

* William’s Girlfriend "Despises" Nickname – “Kate Middleton, Now 27, Seen By British Tabloids As Just Waiting For Prince To Propose, Has Been Dubbed "Waity Katy"” (CBS News)

* Princess Eugenie vows to kick her ’smelly’ smoking habit – “‘Eugenie has vowed to quit as she finds it a smelly habit,’ says a source.” (Daily Mail)

* Queen Rania joins in Turkish peace appeal – “First ladies from Middle Eastern countries are meeting in Istanbul to appeal for an end to the two-week old conflict in the Gaza Strip.” (Royalblog)