Prince William has his own PR spin-doctor

The Telgraph's Mandrake is reporting a royal exclusive that Prince William is about to get his very own PR spin doctor, to deal with the increasing press interest in the prince. Although the article is quick to suggest that this move is in preperation for William's ever impending engagement to Kate Middleton, a friend of the 26 year old prince apparantly confided that:

"William wants to start having more say over his own life and thinks that a dedicated press officer could help him achieve that"

Indeed, in the face of William's recent spate of bad publicity after the Chinook fiasco, perhaps having someone to deal with inquiries about his personal life is a smart decision.

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Kate Middleton is spotted at Wimbledon

Kate Middleton made another high profile outing this week as she attended People's Saturday at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. In what has become something of an annual tradition for Kate who attended the two week tennis tournament last year, Kate was seen chatting and giggling with female companions.

Kate's high profile socialising and partying is at stark contrast to Prince William who is currently on a two month training course with the Royal Navy, as part of his intentions to experience all branches of the British armed forces he will one day be head of. If Kate is to be his consort, surely her time would be better employed in pursuing a profession or lending her name to a charitable cause?

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Kate Middleton's surprise attendance at Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday concert

For royal watchers who were expecting the presence of Prince William or Prince Harry at the concert to celebrate the 90th birthday of former South African leader Nelson Mandela, it was a let down to say the least when Prince William's on off girlfriend Kate Middleton attended in the place of any representative for the British royal family. The event was a celebration of Nelson Mandela, arguably one of the most inspirational human beings alive today, who was imprisoned for 27 years and led the struggle against aparthaid. Proceeds from the concert went to the 46664 charity, named after Nelson Mandela's old prison number.

Kate 26, was photographed sitting with a VIP tag around her kneck and chatting to Virgin media magnate Richard Branson's daughter Holly. Throughout the concert Kate was seen smiling and looking directly at the photographers she has repeatedly in the past complained of intruding on her privacy.

Kate's attendance at the concert for Nelson Mandela, marks a second solo visit to a high profile event in the place of Prince William who is on a two month training course with the Royal Navy. Last month she also was a guest at the wedding of William's cousin Peter Phillips on her own.

However, many royal observers have been wondering why Kate Middleton, a self proclaimed "private individual" has agreed so willingly to attend these events, in the place of no public engagement to Prince William, it seems Kate does not know her place.

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Princess Beatrice's night out at new London hotspot White Mist

You know it's a slow news day when the reporters at the Daily Mail resort to writing an article on Princess Beatrice getting a black napkin caught on the bottom of her shoe on a recent night out to the newly opened White Mist, which is side venture of the royal favourite Mahiki. Beatrice stepped out in a pretty summer dress with her boyfriend Dave Clark.

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"Harry-mania" as Prince Harry visits the Royal Norfolk agricultural show

"Harry-mania" hit the Royal Norfolk show as Prince Harry paid a visit the agricultural event. Wearing a smart suit and tie, the third-in-line to the throne was ambushed by a gaggle of admiring female fans who had come to meet the prince. Harry proved to be a good sport and gamely posed for photographs.

The 22-year old prince was there to to mark the centenary of the granting of the Royal Charter to the show's organiser, the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association. Harry made good use of his time by chatting to farmers and taking in the show's many attractions.

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'Friends' reveal Kate Middleton refused Queen's invite to Royal Ascot

An article in the Mail on Sunday has claimed that Kate Middleton refused an invite from non other than the Queen to host her own table at this year's Royal Ascot horse racing show, over fears that Kate would be seen as a stand in for Prince William.

The article written by Katie Nicholl, goes onto reveal an explanation of Kate's refusal of the personal invite from a 'friend';

Kate was all set to take the table after having been personally invited by the Queen. She then had second thoughts and politely declined the offer

However, royal watchers have expressed their disbelief of this story due to Kate's solo appearance at William's cousin Peter Phillips' last month.

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Chelsy Davy gets a little tipsy at the opening night of a new club Whisky Mist

Wearing a white sundress teamed with her favourite pearl earrings, Prince Harry's girlfriend Chelsy Davy was photographed leaving the opening night of Whisky Mist, a new branch of Royal favourite Mahiki, looking a little disheveled.

The Zimbabwean student, 22, was joined by the Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson and her daughter Princess Beatrice, and celebrities including film maker Guy Ritchie.

Perhaps Chelsy was celebrating the end of her first year of her Law degree?

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