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.

Prince Charles Caught in Student Protest Fray

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall were caught in the crossfire of a student protest revolving around raised university tuition whilst on their way to a theatre engagement. The BBC reported that the Rolls-Royce bearing the royals was pelted with paint and one of windows was cracked by a violent group of protestors.

Clarence House Press Office confirmed the attack on the royal car by protestors. Charles and Camilla were headed to the London Palladium Theatre for a Royal Variety Performance in aid of the Entertainment Artistes’ Benevolent Fund.

The royal couple emerged unscathed from the incident.

Prince William Holds Engagement Photocall at St. James Palace

Prince William and Catherine Middleton made their first photocall appearance at St. James Palace after the engagement announcement this morning from Clarence House. The couple fielded some questions from reporters whilst dealing with the blinding flashes of many cameras.


Below is The Royal Channel’s YouTube video of Prince William’s engagement photocall at St. James Palace.

Photo: Reuters

Clarence House Announces Prince William’s Engagement

Perseverance prevails for Catherine Middleton! Clarence House issued the official engagement announcement of Prince William this morning. Below is the press statement from the Prince of Wales.

The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince William to Miss Catherine Middleton.
The wedding will take place in the Spring or Summer of 2011, in London. Further details about the wedding day will be announced in due course.
Prince William and Miss Middleton became engaged in October during a private holiday in Kenya.
Prince William has informed The Queen and other close members of his family. Prince William has also sought the permission of Miss Middleton’s father.
Following the marriage, the couple will live in north Wales, where Prince William will continue to serve with the Royal Air Force.