Royal Ascot, Ladies Day (Day 3)
June 23, 2008 by Maricar Macalincag
Royal Ascot 2008 is one for the books, but we still get to enjoy the hats and fashion of Ladies Day. Founded in 1711 by Queen Ann, followers of the Ascot Races switch their focus from the race to the stands. As traditional for all the days of the race, Queen Elizabeth II arrived from Windsor Castle by horse drawn carriage. Joining her are several members of her family, decked out in their daytime best.
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Peek at the Phillips-Kelly Wedding Photos on Hello!
May 22, 2008 by Maricar Macalincag
The deal made by Hello! magazine to have exclusive access to the wedding of Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly has brought on quite a storm of opinions left and right. The magazine issue that devotes 100 pages to the ceremony and reception went on sale on May 21. I still have to get my copy, but I managed to find these sneak peeks at what’s inside the magazine.
As you can see, a lot of pages were devoted to royal girlfriends Kate Middleton and Chelsy Davy, who both tried to be out of sight during the day. However, Hello’s photographers still managed to take several photos of them, from what I can see.
Should Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly Not Said "Hello!"?
May 20, 2008 by Maricar Macalincag
In a rather unfortunate twist to what should have been the happiest day of their lives, newly-weds Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly-Phillips are finding themselves at the center of a media storm. The said storm is about the couple’s decision to let Hello! Magazine into their home and into their previously private life. It is being said that they received half a million pounds for the interview.
In the run-up to the royal wedding last weekend, Hello! magazine published a multi-spread feature complete with full-page photographs of them in Aston Farm, their cottage. The couple talked about their wedding, the preparations, how they met, their relationship, and so on. There are mentions of the other members of the royal family, such as Peter’s mom, Princess Anne, and Granny, Queen Elizabeth. But the bulk of the feature focused on the two romantics.
A lot has been said about this decision to essentially play to a media hungry for such access to members of the royal family. Reports say that The Queen and other senior royals are unhappy about the deal, going so far as to refuse to be in photographs that were to be taken by Hello! photographers. The magazine’s feature on the wedding is yet to be seen. So we don’t know yet exactly what photos it will show.
Have you seen the magazine feature? What do you think?
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The Guests at the Wedding of Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly
May 17, 2008 by Maricar Macalincag
About 300 guests converged on Windsor Castle to celebrate the wedding of Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly today, May 17, 2008. All the senior royals were present for the wedding of Queen Elizabeth’s first grandchild, who himself is 11th in line to the throne.
Queen Elizabeth was elegant in a silver brocade ensemble and matching hat in grey and brown. The Duchess of Cornwall wore a similar hat to complete her look. Princess Anne was hatless in her simple chocolate-brown dress and cream jacket. The mother of the bride, Kitty, wore a long light blue dress with a wide-brimmed hat. The groom’s cousin Princess Beatrice wore a rather startlingly colorful head of butterflies.
Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly Wed at St. George’s Chapel
May 17, 2008 by Maricar Macalincag
In the first wedding among the younger British royals, Peter Phillips married Canadian Autumn Kelly at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle today, May 17.
Peter is the eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, and the son of Princess Anne and her first husband Captain Mark Phillips. He is 11th in line to the throne. Autumn is a management consultant, and the daughter of Brian and Kitty Kelly. She has a twin brother named Chris.
Fan Video: Autumn Kelly and Peter Phillips
May 14, 2008 by Maricar Macalincag
The romance of Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly is documented in this fan-made video. Included are photos of the couple when they were young, and as they have been seen in public over the recent years. A close-up of the engagement ring is here too, along with glimpses of the British royal family.
They look so happy and good together. I wish them a wonderful wedding and a happy marriage!
Prince William and Kate Middleton Will Miss Peter and Autumn’s Wedding
May 13, 2008 by Maricar Macalincag
This news comes as a surprise, considering how close Prince William is to his cousin Peter Phillips. It’s being reported that both Prince William and his girlfriend Kate Middleton will not be at the weekend wedding of Peter and Autumn Kelly.
Some reports say that the two will be on holiday, while others just mention a “prior engagement”.
Considering that Prince William took special pains to be at Peter’s stag do, I wonder what the prior engagement is that prevents him from being at the family affair.
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Zara’s Family Gives their Support at the Badminton Horse Trials
May 3, 2008 by Maricar Macalincag
As Zara Phillips concentrates on her events during the Badminton Horse Trials, her family and boyfriend are there to support her and cheer her on. Spotted on the grounds during the event were her mother Princess Anne and father Mark Phillips. Her brother Peter and his fiancee Autumn Kelly took time off from preparations for their wedding to also show their support. And of course, Zara’s boyfriend Mike Tindall was there as well.
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