Sunday 31 January 2010

Prince William says he may buy a 'second home' in Australia



While Kate Middleton may see certain practical difficulties, Prince William appears to be toying with the idea of acquiring a 'second home' in Australia.

Saturday 30 January 2010

Prince William shows shooting skills in Australia



Prince William demonstrated his shooting skills when he took part in a live ammunition firing exercise with Australian soldiers.

Friday 29 January 2010

Prince William in Australia: local media hails Prince Charming



Within hours of stepping off the plane, the Australian media declared that Prince William had charmed Sydney.

Thursday 28 January 2010

Prince William is a worthy heir to Diana's mantle



It wasn't just Prince William's winning informality and ease of manner that won over the Australian crowds during his first official visit, writes Liz Hunt.

Wednesday 27 January 2010

Prince William counts Gabriella Cilmi as a fan



He may barely have set foot in Australia, but Prince William has already won over a notable convert to the monarchists' cause - the singer Gabriella Cilmi.

Tuesday 26 January 2010

Prince William shows his mother's touch



In scenes reminiscent of his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales Prince William displayed his gift with children at a hospital in New Zealand.

Monday 25 January 2010

Prince William determined to tackle republicanism in Australia



Prince William, in Sydney as part of his first foreign tour, declares himself "a friend of Australia".

Sunday 24 January 2010

No shortage of wise counsel for Prince William on first official trip



While Prince William may be missing Kate Middleton on his first foreign tour to New Zealand and Australia, he cannot complain about any shortage of wise counsel.

Saturday 23 January 2010

Prince William in New Zealand security alert as DJ gatecrashes barbecue



Prince at the centre of a security alert after a radio DJ gatecrashes the Prime Minister's barbecue.

Friday 22 January 2010

Prince William in near-miss with rugby ball



For a sport-loving prince, it was the perfect introduction to his new role as a working member of the Royal family on a foreign stage.

Thursday 21 January 2010

Prince William charms New Zealand



Telegraph View: Prince William is also showing a genuine enthusiasm for his royal duties which he undertakes with an easy, winning charm.

Wednesday 20 January 2010

The Queen insists on a 'wise man' for Prince William at start of first tour



Former diplomat Sir David Manning has been appointed senior adviser to Prince William at the start of his first foreign tour - of New Zealand and Australia - that begins today.

Tuesday 19 January 2010

Prince William's mentor, Maj Gen Sir Sebastian Roberts, celebrates son's engagement



Having seen Prince William through his training for the Household Cavalry, Maj Gen Sir Sebastian Roberts can rejoice in the success of another officer even closer to his heart - the engagement of his son, Orlando.

Monday 18 January 2010

Royal authors battle it out to write the Diamond Jubilee biography of the Queen



American and French writers go head to head to write the definitive version.

Sunday 17 January 2010

First portrait of Princes William and Harry unveiled by National Portrait Gallery



First double portrait of the princes on display at National Portrait Gallery.

Saturday 16 January 2010

Prince William: I will not become 'shadow king'



Prince William is determined to spend the next few years developing his military career.

Friday 15 January 2010

Prince Philip, James Robertson Justice and the sex that was too hot to handle



My disclosure yesterday about how the Duke of Edinburgh had prevailed upon the author James Hogg to omit some of the more lurid details about the sex life of his old friend James Robertson Justice in a biography amused Molly Parkin, the painter, whose virginity the much-loved actor took when she was 22.

Thursday 14 January 2010

Prince Philip orders Molly Parkin's light bulb out



The Duke of Edinburgh described his late friend James Robertson Justice as a man who "lived every bit of his life more than to the full and gave his friends endless pleasure and entertainment."

Wednesday 13 January 2010

Duchess of Cornwall is grandmother to twins



The Duchess of Cornwall's daughter has given birth to twin baby boys, Clarence House has announced.

Tuesday 12 January 2010

New Year's Honours List in full: part two



Below is a full list of the Queen's New Year's Honours:

Monday 11 January 2010

New Year's Honours List in full



Below is a full list of the Queen's New Year's Honours:

Sunday 10 January 2010

Queen cheers up dog owner with sympathy letter



The Queen sent a letter of condolence to a pensioner who wrote to Buckingham Palace to say that his dog had died.

Saturday 9 January 2010

Pocket watch given to Edward VIII by Wallis Simpson to be auctioned



A pocket watch given to Edward VIII by Wallis Simpson is expected to fetch ?60,000 at auction

Friday 8 January 2010

Queen amused by Bishop's I'm A Celebrity joke



The Queen was amused during a church service at Sandringham after the Bishop of Norwich suggested John The Baptist would have made a 'wonderful' contestant on reality programme ''I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here''

Thursday 7 January 2010

Royal Family attends Christmas service in Sandringham



Hundreds watched members of the Royal Family arrive for the Christmas Day church service in Sandringham.

Wednesday 6 January 2010

Queen praises bravery of troops in Afghanistan in Christmas message



Praise for troops in Afghanistan in the Queen's Christmas broadcast.

Tuesday 5 January 2010

As Princess Diana knew, a letter is still the best way to say thank you



The Princess was a prolific letter-writer - in her own hand, not typed - and a new batch is up for auction in February, writes Liz Hunt.

Monday 4 January 2010

Duchess of Cornwall gets in the saddle to take children of Brixton riding



Having tripled the size of the racing string that she owns with the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall now hopes to help the residents of one of the country's poorest areas take up horse riding.

Sunday 3 January 2010

Prince William admits: 'I love a fry-up but only with brown bread'



Prince William has disclosed that he enjoys a "healthy" fry-up, complete with brown sauce but by only using brown bread rather than white because "I am a healthy kind of person".

Saturday 2 January 2010

Prince Charles considering solar panels for 180-year-old Clarence House



The Prince of Wales is "actively considering" installing solar panels on the roof of his Grade II-listed London residence, Clarence House.

Friday 1 January 2010

Zara Phillips designs outdoor clothing range



Zara Phillips, the Queen's granddaughter, has turned fashion designer with her own collection of equestrian clothing.