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America Does Indeed Love Will and Kate

Prince William Suit Kate Middleton Seraphine Maternity Coat New York City Arrival

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Hurrah!  After waiting all day, fans were treated to a brief glimpse of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as they headed into New York City’s Carlyle Hotel, their royal tour base through Tuesday.  [Read more…]

What Kate Middleton Might Actually Wear During Her NYC Trip

Kate Middleton Cream Roland Mouret Gown Claridge's

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Over the last week, countless sites have speculated as to what the Duchess of Cambridge will wear when she and Prince William visit New York from December 7th-December 9th.

Given that Her Royal Highness is five months pregnant, I’m afraid we won’t see the waist-cinching outfits we’re used to.  It’s also quite cold out, so prepare yourselves for a lot of (great-looking) coats.

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My Favorite British Christmas Music Videos

Bono Sting Singing Do They Know It's Christmas

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Before I present what I consider some of the UK’s most entertaining holiday music videos, I ask that you put the tomatoes away until the viewing.

And no, I have no regrets about video #2.  [Read more…]

William & Catherine Take New York

Kate Middleton White Alexander McQueen Coat Trooping The Colour 2011

[Tony Clark / Splash News]

As The Wall Street Journal‘s Elizabeth Holmes said today, Christmas has come early for American royal watchers.  Clarence House confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit New York City from December 7th-9th.  The Daily Mirror first broke the report of a stateside tour in early October, but seeing as Catherine was suffering from acute morning sickness at the time, it didn’t seem very likely.  [Read more…]

What is Prince William’s Tie to Chatsworth House?

After graduating from St. Andrews University in 2005, Prince William undertook a series of work experiences throughout England, a country he will one day rule.

In addition to working in London’s financial district, it’s been revealed that William rolled up his sleeves alongside employees at the famed Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, a historical home that has appeared in countless television programs and movies, including Pride & Prejudice and The Duchess.

“He spent a week working around the estate and made sausage rolls and mince pies,” Christine Robinson, author of Chatsworth: The Housekeeper’s Tale, told the Daily Express.  “Then he spent a week at the house, dressed in overalls, drinking tea and eating fish and chips with the rest of the housemen and joiners.” [Read more…]

Whatever Happens in Scotland, The Queen Always Has Balmoral

On September 18th, Scotland will vote either Yes or No on independence from Great Britain, though Reuters reports that citizens will likely retain Queen Elizabeth as their head of state (as many of the Commonwealth realms do).

“Scotland will be a constitutional monarchy for as long as the people of Scotland wish us to be so,” the Scottish National Government says.

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