Britain's Prince William has arrived in the Falkland Islands
for a posting as a military search-and-rescue pilot, the
defence ministry said, with tension resurging between London
and Argentina over sovereignty of the British-ruled
territory.
Britain's royal family says the Duchess of Cambridge
has handled her first solo duties since her wedding to Prince
William - acting as a last-minute stand-in for father-in-law
Prince Charles at a charity dinner.
Boasting a raft of royal guests and a palace reception,
tiara-wearing Zara Phillips' hopes of a private wedding were
dashed as a crowd of thousands gathered for a glimpse of the
latest regal nuptials.
Prince William and Kate faced more protests by
French-speaking separatists yesterday after arriving in
Quebec City on a Canadian navy frigate that sailed down the
picturesque St Lawrence Seaway.
The
latest Newsweek cover contains a ghostly sight: a
computer-generated image of a stylish Princess Diana, as she
might look now, walking with Kate Middleton.
Prince William and his wife Catherine Middleton will
definitely not be in New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup, a
spokeswoman for the prince has confirmed.
Prime Minister John Key says reports Prince William and his
wife, Catherine Middleton, have cancelled a visit to New
Zealand during the Rugby World Cup are "pure
speculation".
Prince Philip - the colourful and outspoken husband of Queen
Elizabeth II - has attended a special church service and
reception to celebrate his 90th birthday.
