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Why Prince Harry Dating Olympia of Greece and Denmark is Just a Creepy Rumor

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Over the weekend, Australia’s New Idea dreamed up a relationship involving Prince Harry and his distant cousin, 19-year-old Princess Maria-Olympia (who goes by “Olympia”) of Greece and Denmark.

It was once common practice for royal cousins to marry one another, whether out of love or to form alliances.

Queen Victoria married her first cousin, Prince Albert; Elizabeth II and Prince Philip are third cousins.

The tabloid is quite certain that love hath blossomed for the new generation of royal blood. [Read more…]

William and Kate Celebrate Christmas With The Royals

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Happy Christmas!

Today, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined the royal family for Christmas Service at St. Mary Magdalene Church.

Catherine wore a green belted coat with a festive hat, Aquatalia “Rhumba” boots and Kiki McDonough drop earrings, though to be a Christmas gift from William in 2011.  [Read more…]

William and Harry Get Their Hands Dirty For Wounded Vets

Today, the Duke of Cambridge and his younger brother, Prince Harry, joined the BBC’s DIY SOS program to build a Manchester community for veterans of the Armed Forces.

Eight of the homes are being designed for those who sustained injuries on the battlefield, while other structures (and the street itself) are being given a facelift.  A support center is also being built in the neighborhood, run by the Royal British Legion and Walking With the Wounded, both of which enjoy the involvement of the princes.

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Prince Harry Is Back From Africa, Shows His Handsome Mug in Rugby Video

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Bless this face, for we have missed it.

For the past three months, Prince Harry has been working with African conservationists and allegedly reigniting a flame with ex-girlfriend, Chelsy Davy (I approve), but now he is back on British soil and encouraging kids to get out and play some rugby.

Ahead of the Rugby World Cup, which begins on September 18th in London, the video (filmed before Harry left for Africa, according to People) focuses on the game at a “grassroots” level.

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What Does Prince Harry’s New Knighthood Really Mean?

Yesterday, Buckingham Palace announced that the Queen made Prince Harry a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO) during a private ceremony.

The Royal Victorian Order is given by The Queen to people who have served her or the Monarchy in a personal way, and can only be gifted by the Sovereign.

Now that Harry has been knighted, many are confused about his position in the royal family.  I asked royal commentator Victoria Arbiter to clear up any confusion regarding the prince and his well-deserved accolade.

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Never Turn Your Charm Off, Prince Harry

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Remember when we all thought April was the busiest royal month?  What a lark!  Here’s what else you missed whilst wondering how Charlotte’s bonnet was put on upside down (it looked normal to me). 

If Prince Harry were to try and take over the world, I doubt anyone would fight him on it – People Magazine  [Read more…]