Kate Middleton avoids any horseplay at the polo

She may still be waiting for an engagement ring but Kate Middleton's devotion to Prince William knows no bounds. Last year Kate 27 told Kathy Lette the novelist that she was allergic to horses. At the weekend the full extent of her discomfort was on display.

Borat's homeland lures Prince and Princess Michael of Kent

To many people it is the home of Borat the amusingly vulgar character created by Sacha Baron Cohen. To Prince and Princess Michael of Kent however Kazakhstan represents a land of opportunity.

Cartier International Polo: it's all in the breeding

With its alluring combination of royalty and celebrity pulchritude and horseflesh Cartier International Polo is the jewel in the crown of the socialite's sporting calendar.

Duke of York 'ordered Royal protection officers to collect golf balls'

The Duke of York ordered Royal policemen to collect stray golf balls while he practised his swing at Buckingham Palace according to court documents presented by an exofficer whose claims were described as fantasy in court.

Royal protection officer facing jail for ?3 million scam

Paul Page conned colleagues friends and others out of life savings retirement money and loans.

Duke of Edinburgh levels with Alan Titchmarsh about hobby

Alan Titchmarsh has long been said to be a favourite of The Queen. The former presenter of Ground Force dines out on how when he was presented with his MBE she told him: "You've given a lot of ladies a lot of pleasure."

Prince of Wales quits William Morris society over heritage row

The Prince of Wales has resigned as patron of a leading heritage society after a row over his conservative architectural views it was reported.

Bird given to Duke of York by Abu Dhabi sheikh

The Duke of York was presented with a highly prized gyrfalcon by His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan on Sunday in recognition of the relationship between the Britain and United Arab Emirates.

Rankin: how I shot the Queen

Models including Kate Moss and Gisele have posed for indemand photographer Rankin - but his favourite subject remains the Queen

Duke of York's expenses claims jump to ?4000 a week

Claims by the Duke dubbed "Air Miles Andy" have risen 50 per cent The Telegraph can reveal.

Prince's Trust launches invest and give scheme

The Prince's Trust has joined forces with the City to launch an investment fund which makes taxfriendly donations to charity.

Prince Charles: next generation faces 'living hell' unless climate change tackled

Prince of Wales warned the next generation face a "living hell".

Nature the biggest bank of all could go bust warns Prince Charles

The Prince of Wales has said that "Nature the biggest bank of all could go bust" in an apocalyptic warning that the Earth is on the brink of environmental disaster.

Crown Estate's properties fall in value by ?1.3 billion

The value of the Crown Estate has fallen by ?1.3 billion over the last year as the recession has hit the collection of forests harbours fastfood shops and trading estates owned by the Queen.

'Monarch Air': plans for Royal plane for Queen revived

The Queen is to have her own ?3 million private jet under revived plans to try to cut the spiralling Royal Family travel bill The Daily Telegraph can disclose.

Prince William becomes honorary barrister

Prince William has been made a barrister at one of the ancient Inns of Court but promised not to practise.

Prince William tells tourists of Australia trip plans

Prince William hinted he is to take a trip to Australia as he met tourists from the country at the Tower of London.

Prince William arrives at polo on Ducati motorcycle

Prince William arrived for a polo event on his 180mph Ducati superbike.

The Queen's flight

Telegraph View: A private jet for the Queen would be a sensible move and not one jealous politicians should oppose.

Exclusive: behind the scenes with the Queen

Exclusive: Andrew Alderson has had remarkable and rarely granted access shadowing Her Majesty.

Lord Freddie Windsor goes to Hollywood

Known as one of the Royal family's most gregarious members Lord Frederick Windsor will soon be revelling in one of the world's party capitals. The 30yearold son of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent who works for the investment bank JP Morgan informs Mandrake that he plans to move to Hollywood after his marriage to the actress Sophie Winkleman 28.

The Elizabeth Cross: Is it too little too late?

The families of those killed in conflict have mixed feelings about receiving the new medal.

Queen honours dead service personnel with award

The Queen will recognise the loss suffered by the families of armed forces personnel killed on operations with the award of an Elizabeth Cross it has been announced.

The Royal Household's expediture: list of facts

A wealth of facts about the workings of the Royal Household and the Monarchy are revealed in the Palace accounts which have been released.

Queen's repair bill for crumbling palaces rises to ?40 million

The backlog in repairs at Buckingham Palace and other crumbling buildings on the Royal estate has soared.

Nina Bawden misses the applause at Carrie's War first night

Mandrake was sorry not to see the 84yearold Nina Bawden at the first night of the stage adaptation of her bestseller Carrie's War at the Apollo Theatre in the West End.

Prince Charles offers cash and contacts to struggling dairy farmers in Wales

The Prince of Wales has intervened in the dairy farming crisis offering his cash advice and top level contacts to embattled Welsh communities.

Earl Spencer divorce ruling 'will lead to greater scrutiny of other celebrity splits'

A judge's decision to allow the press to report details of Earl Spencer's divorce case will open the door to greater scrutiny of other celebrity marriage breakups legal experts said.

Prince Charles receives almost 25 per cent more from taxpayer

Taxpayer funding for the Prince of Wales rose by a record 24 per cent last year at the same time as his personal tax bill fell Clarence House's accounts showed.

The Royal Wardrobe: Fashion fit for Queen Elizabeth II

On her first Commonwealth tour alone the Queen took 100 different outfits. We have a look at the ultimate working wardrobe.

MPs' expenses: Queen's composer Sir Peter Maxwell Davies to write opera

The Queen's composer Sir Peter Maxwell Davies has disclosed that he is writing a comic opera about the MPs' expenses scandal which may feature duck houses and moats.