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Conspiracy Theories on Diana Unravel

Investigator says he can't back up cover-up claims from Dodi's dad

Feb 14, 08 9:49 PM CST
(Newser) - Mohamed al Fayed's grand conspiracy theories regarding the death of son Dodi and Princess Diana took a blow today as his chief investigator had to admit time and again on the witness stand that he had no evidence to back them up, the Guardian reports. John Macnamara grew increasingly uncomfortable... More »

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Princess Diana • Diana inquest • British royals • Mohamed al Fayed • Dodi al Fayed

Prince Andrew: Bush Botched Iraq War

America should have left colonialism to the experts, royal says

Feb 5, 08 1:05 PM CST
(Newser) - The latest attack on the Iraq war comes from an unlikely source: Prince Andrew, fourth in line for the British throne, is lambasting the US for ignoring British advice and botching the Iraq war. “We've won some, lost some, drawn some," the Royal Navy veteran said. "The... More »

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Iraq • Britain • British royals • Iraq war

Prince William May Try Stint
as Journo

Reporting would show him media's point of view, handlers say

Feb 2, 08 5:23 PM CST
(Newser) - In an odd twist, Prince William may try a stint in journalism to train for public life, the Guardian reports. Officials say he would benefit from reporting on others, as journos will one day report on him as heir to England's throne. His handlers are also considering spells for William... More »

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media • Prince William • England • journalism • royalty • Britain • British royals • Lady Di

Bodyguard: Diana Needed More Security

He blames al-Fayed family for small team and a lack of trust

Jan 29, 08 5:30 PM CST
(Newser) - One of the bodyguards protecting Princess Diana and Dodi al-Fayed says a lack of manpower and trust hamstrung the security team in the days preceding the fatal crash, Reuters reports. Kieran Wingfield testified at the Diana inquest that Dodi’s father repeatedly rejected his requests for more guards and that... More »

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Prince Philip • Queen Elizabeth • Princess Diana • Diana inquest • British royals • Mohamed al Fayed • Dodi al Fayed

To Save Energy, Prince Charles Beams to UAE

Hologram speaks up for environment at international summit

Jan 22, 08 11:39 AM CST
(Newser) - Prince Charles popped over to Abu Dhabi yesterday to underscore the importance of finding a solution to global warming, then went out like a light. And he used as much energy as a light bulb—instead of spewing 20 tons of carbon waste into the air by taking a jet,... More »

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Al Gore • Prince Charles • Abu Dhabi • British royals • hologram • World Future Energy Conference

Ex-Lawyer: Diana Predicted Queen's Abdication

Princess said she and Charles would be 'skipped over'

Jan 15, 08 3:49 PM CST
(Newser) - Princess Diana believed Queen Elizabeth would abdicate in 1996, and that Prince Charles should succeed her on the throne but wouldn't, the BBC reports. Divorce lawyer Maggie Rae testified today that Diana confided in her in October 1995, predicting that Prince William would be picked over Charles. She also said... More »

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Princess Diana • Diana inquest • Dodi Fayed • British royals • Mohamed Al Fayed

Brits Want Wills, Not Charles

Public would skip Charles & Camilla to crown Wills & Kate

Dec 28, 07 8:31 AM CST
(Newser) - The British want the monarchy to skip a generation, passing over Charles to Prince William, Reuters reports. More than half of those polled preferred a King William to having his pop ascend the throne. Younger people were especially keen to see Wills crowned. A clear majority were in favor of... More »

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Prince William • Kate Middleton • Princess Diana • Prince Charles • poll • monarchy • British royals • Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall

Queen of YouTube

Christmas message to be broadcast on
new Internet
'Royal Channel'

Dec 23, 07 8:24 AM CST
(Newser) - Look who's using YouTube. The British Royals have just joined the ranks of YouTube users with the launch of a "Royal Channel" on the video-sharing Internet site that showcases recent and historical clips of the queen and her family. On Tuesday the queen will broadcast her 50th anniversary Christmas... More »

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YouTube • Queen Elizabeth • Britain • Christmas • British royals

The Queen Called a Philistine

Historian says Elizabeth II is uneducated and incurious, even about her predecessors

Dec 22, 07 5:04 PM CST
(Newser) - Queen Elizabeth II is undereducated and lacks curiosity about culture and her predecessors, a British historian charges in an interview with the Guardian. "I think she's got elements a bit like Goebbels in her attitude to culture," David Starkey says. "You remember: 'Every time I hear the... More »

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Princess Diana • Prince Charles • Queen Elizabeth II • monarchy • Britain • British royals • philistine

'Charles Wants to Kill Me,'
Di Wrote

Suspected he was planning brake failure, 'serious head injury'

Dec 20, 07 11:26 AM CST
(Newser) - Princess Diana feared Prince Charles was trying to kill her so he could marry their sons' nanny, Tiggy Legge-Bourke, according to a handwritten letter admitted into evidence in the ongoing inquest into her death. "My husband is planning 'an accident' in my car, brake failure and serious head injury... More »

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car accident • Princess Diana • Prince Charles • letters • accident • Diana inquest • British royals • Paul Burrell • Tiggy Legge Bourke • Mohamed al Fayed • Dodi al Fayed • butler

Queen Breaks Royal Age Record

81-year-old passes Victoria, becomes oldest Brit monarch

Dec 20, 07 9:07 AM CST
(Newser) - As of today, Queen Elizabeth II is Britain's oldest-ever monarch, AFP reports. She's now a day older than Queen Victoria lived to be, and while she doesn't seem to be slowing down much, the British are starting to think about what will happen after she dies—as well as looking... More »

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Queen Elizabeth II • monarchy • Britain • British royals

Harry Can't Commit to
Love or War

Prince quits girlfriend, "ready to quit" army

Nov 13, 07 5:30 PM CST
(Newser) - Prince Harry has had commitment troubles recently, the AFP reports. The young royalty lost girlfriend Chelsy Davy earlier this month after skipping her 22nd birthday party to attend the Rugby World Cup between London and South Africa. And now he's "ready to quit' the army unless assigned to combat... More »

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Prince Harry • celebrity • breakup • British royals • Chelsy Davy

Harry, Pal Eyed in Shooting of Rare Birds

Protected hen harriers killed on royal estate

Oct 31, 07 10:54 AM CDT
(Newser) - Prince Harry and a pal were grilled by police after two rare birds of prey were killed last week on an estate belonging to the British royal family. The prince was out shooting when witnesses saw two hen harriers hit, a crime punishable by six months in prison or a... More »

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endangered species • Prince Harry • endangered species list • hunting • British royals • guns

Scotland Yard Busts Royal Sex Tape Blackmailers

Pair threatened to reveal video of mystery royal

Oct 28, 07 10:52 AM CDT
(Newser) - Two men have been arrested for attempted blackmail of a member of the British royal family who was threatened with exposure of a videotape allegedly showing a sex act, according to Scotland Yard officials. Authorities would not reveal the identity of the target, who was told to pay $100,000... More »

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Prince Charles • England • Scotland Yard • royalty • blackmail • Britain • sex tape • British royals

William Lashes Out at Paparazzi

He criticizes high-speed chase just days after Diana inquest begins

Oct 6, 07 1:48 PM CDT
(Newser) - Prince William blasted the paparazzi after they "aggressively" pursued him and his girlfriend in a high-speed car chase in the wee hours, the Guardian reports. The chase comes just days after the beginning of an inquest into the death of Princess Diana under similar circumstances. The prince's spokesman called... More »

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Prince William • Kate Middleton • Princess Diana • England • paparazzi • British royals

Diana’s Boys Became Windsor Men

In 10 years since her death, William and Harry have rejuvenated the royal family

Aug 28, 07 6:52 PM CDT
(Newser) - Ten years after princes William and Harry walked behind their mother’s casket to Westminster Abbey, flanked by a cheating father whose ascension to the throne was distasteful to many and an uncle who predicted a royal implosion, the House of Windsor has been solidly rebuilt. And it is in... More »

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Prince William • United Kingdom • Princess Diana • Prince Charles • Prince Harry • House of Windsor • British royals

Norway Royal Talks to Angels

Peculiar princess speaks of miracles, psychic powers, claims she'll teach disciples

Jul 25, 07 2:24 PM CDT
(Newser) - Princess Martha Louise of Norway says she can talk to angels—and teach other people how to strike up a chat as well. The 35-year-old princess claims to have psychic powers that she plans to use in her new alternative therapy center: For about $4,150 a year she'll teach... More »

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Norway • horse • royalty • physical therapy • alternative treatment • British royals

Wills & Kate Courting Again

Jun 24, 07 9:28 AM CDT
(Newser) - Hold your breath.  The second in line to the British throne, Prince William, and erstwhile girlfriend Kate Middleton are back together -- sort of.  And while they are seeing each other again, Kate is said to be holding out for the promise of a ring before she gets... More »

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Prince William • Kate Middleton • Prince Harry • England • British royals

Prince Charming Turns 25

Future king celebrates B-day, inherits Di's millions

Jun 21, 07 5:05 PM CDT
(Newser) - Prince William, the man who will be king, is about to get a whole lot richer. Today marks his 25th birthday, when he can start to collect his share of the $40 million left by his mother. It's also a time of reckoning, CBS News reports. William recently split with... More »

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Prince William • Kate Middleton • Princess Diana • birthday • British royals

UK TV Won't Pull Pix of Diana's Crash

Princes make plea to cut images of mom's wreck, to no avail

Jun 5, 07 1:59 PM CDT
(Newser) - Britain's Ch. 4 turned down a plea from Princes William and Harry to excise footage of the crash that killed Princess Diana from a documentary that will be shown this week. Instead, the channel will air a program that debates the issues raised by the decision. More »

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television • Prince William • United Kingdom • Princess Diana • Prince Harry • Britain • British royals

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