LATEST NEWS: Prince William Returns to Clarence House

The newly styled Duke and Duchess of Cambridge left Buckingham Palace for Clarence House this afternoon in a convertible Aston Martin Volante DB6 MKII owned by the Prince of Wales. The car was festooned in balloons and ribbons whilst tennis shoes were dragged from the bumper. Overhead, a Search and Rescue helicopter followed them in a flypast.

Below is a video clip from the Youtube’s Royal Channel of the Duke and Duchess Cambridge leaving Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace Balcony Appearance

The royal newlyweds kissed twice as family members joined them on the Buckingham Palace balcony to acknowledge the crowd after the wedding ceremony in Westminster Abbey. After the second kiss, Prince William begged off anymore public displays of affection by saying, “that’s it, no more, no more, no more, I’m out.”Photos: The British Monarchy, The Prince of Wales

BREAKING NEWS: Prince William Styled Duke of Cambridge

Queen Elizabeth II has bestowed the titles Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus to Prince William before his marriage to Catherine Middleton.

Below is the press statement released from Buckingham Palace.

The Queen has today been pleased to confer a Dukedom on Prince William of Wales. His titles will be Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus.

Prince William thus becomes His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge and Miss Catherine Middleton on marriage will become Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge.

LATEST NEWS: First Great-Grandchild for Queen Elizabeth II

In a press statement released from Buckingham Palace today, the wife of Peter Phillips gave birth to a girl yesterday at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Princess Anne’s first grandchild weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces. The unnamed baby is twelfth in line to the British Throne.

Photo: © Press Association

Queen Elizabeth II Goes Flickr

Buckingham Palace announced yesterday the launch of the British Monarchy Flickr photo account on its official website. The photostream will feature the latest stills of royal engagements and archive images from the Royal Photograph Collection.

It is the latest addition of social mediums that have been utilized by the British Royal Family. The monarchy also has a YouTube channel and Twitter account.

Queen Elizabeth II Introduces Third Version of Her Official Website

The British Monarchy official website received special attention from the Queen when she introduced the third version of her internet address at a reception in Buckingham Palace on Thursday. She held the re-launch in the Blue Drawing Room with distinguished guest Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web, opening the ceremony.

Below is The Royal Channel's YouTube video of "The relaunch of www.royal.gov.uk."


The British Monarchy press release on the re-launch of the Queen’s official website can be read here.

The Royalist article, “So That's Where You'll All Be!” can be read here.

Photo: REUTERS

Peter Phillips Fiancée Converts to Anglicanism

Well, it seems the crisis has been adverted and Peter Phillips will retain his place in line to the British throne when he marries Autumn Kelly this month. When he announced his engagement last summer, it came to light that his fiancée had been baptised a Catholic. Therefore, it appeared that Peter would have to renounce his place of succession according to 1701 Act of Settlement which prohibits Queen Elizabeth II and her heirs from marrying Catholics. Last night, however, the Daily Mail received confirmation from a Buckingham Palace spokesperson that Miss Kelly had received ecclesiastical teachings from the Dean of Windsor and she was now a confirmed member of the Church of England. "Autumn Kelly was welcomed into the Church of England some time ago. Her decision to give up her Catholic faith means that Mr Phillips, who is 11th in line to the throne even though his mother decided he should not have an HRH title, will not have to renounce his claim," she said.

Meredith Vieira’s Interview with Prince Andrew

Prince Andrew appeared on the NBC Today Show this week to discuss Prince William, Prince Harry and Sarah Ferguson. He also talked about his daughters, his former military occupation and his current job. Meredith Vieira’s rare interview with the prince took place in the comfort of Buckingham Palace.

Of his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, Andrew praised her mothering skills and said: “She's the one that delivered what I would describe as that grounding and that down-to-earth attitude in the girls. “She's been through marriage to a member of the royal family. And she's seen both ends. So she knows something that I could never experience, because she's come into it and gone out of it. Now, that experience is probably more valuable to the girls in their grounding than anything that I can give them.”

As a former Navy officer, the prince appreciated the efforts of William and Harry when they signed up for military service and said: “Those two young men are outstanding young people who have chosen to join the armed forces. And I think it’s absolutely right and proper that they should have an exposure to the military.”

Along with the interview, Ms. Vieira was afforded a rare view around Buckingham Palace. During the tour, Prince Andrew recounted some of his favourite pastimes.

The Royalist article, 'Quiet' Prince Andrew Turns TV Tour Guide, can be read here.

The NBC Today Show article, Prince Andrew on being a parent, and a Royal, can be read here.

Below is a clip from Meredith Vieira's NBC exclusive interview with Prince Andrew.

Countess of Wessex Hastens to Hospital with Son James

The Sun is reporting that the Countess of Wessex brought in her 5-week-old son, James, to the Great Ormond Street hospital yesterday afternoon for an emergency consultation and to undergo some tests. The Buckingham Palace press office refused to comment on the situation, regarding it as “a private matter.” Anxious for her son, Sophie remained at the hospital all night. This morning, James will be subjected to “further tests.”