Otago Daily Times: Dunedin

New London digs for Royal couple

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:44:57 +1200

Most everyone wants a pied a terre in London, a fine city that showcases the arts and music and at times fine food. But only a select few can get a small renovated apartment in Kensington Palace to call home when they are in town.

Princess Bea's wedding hat at $38,000

Thu, 19 May 2011 04:51:56 +1200

Online auctioneer eBay says that bids for one of the wackiest pieces of royal wedding headgear have approached 18,400 pounds ($NZ38,000).

Princess Bea's hat to go under hammer

Fri, 13 May 2011 08:12:50 +1200

The eye-popping hat worn by Princess Beatrice at Britain's royal wedding is to be auctioned to raise money for charity, Buckingham Palace says.

'So difficult' - Fergie describes wedding snub

Wed, 11 May 2011 09:21:48 +1200

Not receiving an invitation to the royal wedding was "so difficult," Sarah Ferguson tells US talk show host Oprah Winfrey.

Support for monarchy up in wake of wedding

Wed, 04 May 2011 11:28:00 +1200

New Zealand approval of the British monarchy has surged in the wake of last week's royal wedding, a survey has found.

Revealed: Harry's hilarious best man's speech

Mon, 02 May 2011 05:56:00 +1200

Prince Harry has lived up to larrikin expectation, donning a fez and standing on a table to deliver a best man's speech for the "Dude and Duchess".

Honeymoon delayed as William goes back to work

Sun, 01 May 2011 05:24:00 +1200

Shunning an immediate overseas honeymoon and opting instead for a quiet weekend at a secret British location, Prince William and Kate Middleton made it clear they want to carve out some space for themselves.

Kate keen to visit NZ - Key

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 06:00:00 +1200

A star-struck Prime Minister has completed his week long trip to Europe with the highlight of the visit -- a day at the royal wedding.

William and Kate seal it with a kiss

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 05:00:00 +1200

Newlyweds Prince William and Kate Middleton sealed their wedding with a pair of kisses on a balcony at Buckingham Palace, delighting thousands of spectators.

Celebs, sports figures, royalty flock to wedding

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:43:54 +1200

It's a Who's Who of royalty, power and fame: David and Victoria Beckham, Elton John, Prime Minister David Cameron, the king of Norway and the cream of British nobility were among the hundreds of guests inside Westminster Abbey for the royal wedding.

Royal wedding dress 'stunning'

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:41:00 +1200

It's a stunner: Kate Middleton arrived at her Westminster Abbey wedding in a splendid dress by Sarah Burton, creative director of the Alexander McQueen fashion house - ending months of speculation about the identity of the designer.

Royal wedding: As it happens

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:48:36 +1200

Latest news from the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Catherine Walker designs dress for Kate's mother

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:35:09 +1200

Royal officials say Catherine Walker has designed the dress for Carole Middleton, the mother of Kate Middleton.

William, Kate to be duke, duchess of Cambridge

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:20:00 +1200

Prince William and Kate Middleton got their first royal wedding present from the queen: the titles duke and duchess of Cambridge.

John and Bronagh Key showcase NZ at royal wedding

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:36:00 +1200

Prime Minister John Key and his wife Bronagh are showcasing New Zealand with their royal wedding outfits.

Kate's ring of rare Welsh gold

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:12:25 +1200

Prince William and Kate Middleton have chosen a family business with long ties to the royal family to make the wedding ring of rare Welsh gold that will be slipped on her finger today.

Three arrested in wedding clampdown

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:10:17 +1200

Three people have been arrested in a security clampdown related to Prince William's wedding to Kate Middleton, police said.

Prince William to wear red uniform to wedding

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:04:00 +1200

With all the buzz about Kate Middleton's wedding dress, it's Prince William who has brought an unexpected surprise to royal wedding fashion.

Three arrests in royal wedding crackdown

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:48:00 +1200

Three people have been arrested in a security clampdown related to Prince William's wedding to Kate Middleton, police said.

Middleton mania rising as wedding nears

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:32:34 +1200

Goodbye Waity Katie. Hello Princess Catherine.

The transformation of Kate Middleton, which began in earnest with the announcement of her engagement to Prince William, is about to be complete with their wedding Friday at Westminster Abbey.

NZers flee London during Royal Wedding

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:20:00 +1200

Not every London-based New Zealander has entered Royal Wedding party mode -- many have used the festivities as a chance to escape the stifling heat and crowds.

Royal wedding timeline for NZ viewers

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:52:26 +1200

Below are the New Zealand times of the schedule for Prince William and Catherine Middleton's wedding and Westminster Abbey tonight. Britain is 11 hours behind New Zealand.

London ready for royal wedding

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:55:00 +1200

Each step has been rehearsed, each flower meticulously arranged, the aisle of Westminster Abbey transformed into a flowering green avenue of trees.

Britain braces to bear cost

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:29:56 +1200

It may be the stuff fairytales are made of - but Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding comes with a hefty real-life price tag.

Wedding v sport: who will win?

Nigel Benson — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:00:00 +1200

Today's Royal Wedding could test some marriages around Otago, and even lead to ugly custody battles.

Kate's royal wedding dress still veiled in mystery

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:23:56 +1200

Will it have sleeves? A sweeping train? Antique lace, or bead work? The questions keep coming, but no one has the answers.

Chinese couple holds 'royal wedding' with horses

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:12:24 +1200

A Chinese couple have tied the knot with a procession inspired by the British royal wedding, donning ceremonial garb and riding in a horse-drawn carriage flanked by guards in scarlet uniforms.

William, Kate at final rehearsal

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:51:19 +1200

Prince William and Kate Middleton are at Westminster Abbey for a final wedding rehearsal, royal officials said.

Wedding guests face strict security sweeps

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:37:27 +1200

It's not the type of welcome most wedding guests expect before they get into church - background checks, ID verification and a security sweep.

US fans descend on London

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 04:03:22 +1200

For hardcore fans of the British monarchy, sitting glued to the television with popcorn just doesn't cut it for an occasion like a royal wedding.

Royal stamps fly off shelves

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:20:00 +1200

Despite getting Prince William's birthday wrong the first time around, commemorative stamps to celebrate his wedding to Catherine Middleton have almost sold out, New Zealand Post says.

Other Kate Middleton in right royal mix-up

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:45:59 +1200

Yes, she really is Kate Middleton.

Here come the bets - wedding fuels wagers in UK

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:48:20 +1200

How long will Kate make William wait at the aisle? What colour will the Queen wear to the wedding? And will Harry be sober enough to deliver the best man's speech?

Westminster Abbey gears up for wedding rehearsal

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:28:00 +1200

New flags went up, cleaning crews scrubbed down, police checked for explosives and two die-hard fans were already camping out. Welcome to Westminster Abbey, ground zero for Britain's royal wedding frenzy.

Teenage Mexican royal fan blocked at UK airport

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:41:09 +1200

A Mexican teenager has hit another snag in her desperate quest to see Prince William and Kate Middleton heading to the altar.

Privacy probably key for honeymoon

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 16:02:23 +1200

In real estate, it's location, location, location. For royal honeymooners, it's privacy, privacy, privacy.

Beckham, Elton John and Mr Bean to attend royal wedding

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:28:01 +1200

David Beckham, Elton John and Mr. Bean actor Rowan Atkinson will mingle with dozens of royal guests at Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding, according to an official guest list that includes one uncomfortable presence - the Bahraini crown prince accused of a brutal crackdown on protesters.

Sharing the spotlight on the big day

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:07:59 +1200

What is it like getting married on the same day as Prince William and Kate Middleton?

Knitting book has Will and Kate in stitches

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:24:28 +1200

The bride's dress, it can now be revealed, is made of wool. So are the groom, the guests and the royal corgi.

Nuptials to stream online

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:18:41 +1200

Palace officials will offer live streaming of the April 29 royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton on the royal channel on YouTube.