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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 7, 1999 Tiggy enjoys a right royal wedding Princes William and Harry have watched their former nanny Tiggy Legge-Bourke marry at a private family wedding on her parents' Welsh estate. There was no sign of their father, Prince Charles, at Tiggy's marriage to security consultant Charles Pettifer. After the service 34-year-old Tiggy and her new husband posed for photographs on the lawn outside the family's 6,000-acre Glanusk Estate, which lies between the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons. Tiggy's father William had appealed for the media not to intrude on the ceremony. And to make sure the wedding was as private as possible, police put a security cordon around the estate. "No paper or magazine has been given any rights of exclusivity nor will be," he said. "Even the guests are being asked not to take photographs." Tiggy was a guest at Prince Edward and Sophie's wedding. The couple have been linked romantically since summer 1998, but they have known each other for years and enjoyed a brief romance as teenagers. Prince William, 17, had driven his younger brother 15-year-old Prince Harry to the estate which is situated alongside the River Usk. Tiggy, 34, joined the Prince of Wales's staff in 1993 and became a close companion to the princes following the separation of Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales. She often accompanied the two princes on holiday and following the death of Diana she helped them adjust to the loss of their mother. Last year she hit the headlines when she allowed the two princes to abseil down a 150-foot dam in the Black Mountains. __________________________________________ November 7, 1999 Wills and Jerry win dating game Prince William and Jerry Hall are the hottest dates for the year 2000, according to Tatler magazine. The society magazine has published the fifth annual edition of its Little Black Book, which lists 200 of the most dateable men and women in the country. Eligible bachelor: Joseph Fiennes makes the top ten. The 17-year-old Prince tops the list of eligible men, ahead of actor Rupert Everett, star of the film An Ideal Husband, who came in a surprising second, considering he is openly gay. Shakespeare in Love actor Joseph Fiennes and Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels director Guy Ritchie also made it into a top 10 dominated by high society bachelors. Jerry Hall, recently separated from Rolling Stone Mick Jagger, is featured in the book for the first time, as all those listed must be single. The 43-year-old mother-of-four beat off competition from actresses Anna Friel and Helena Bonham Carter. Model woman: Kate MossSir Paul McCartney's designer daughter Stella McCartney and supermodel Kate Moss also made it onto the female list, as did Prince William's distant cousin, Lady Gabriella Windsor. All those on this year's list have been invited to a party on 8 November to celebrate. It is not known if Prince William will get time off school to attend. The number one spot is a classier accolade for the Prince, who just three years ago was named the nation's top teenage pin-up by Smash Hits magazine. Last year's list of most desirable dates included Zoe Ball, who married DJ Fatboy Slim this summer. Current Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Mandelson, aristocrat Tom Parker Bowles and actor Kenneth Branagh were also listed. (I got this from ITN Online) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday, August 28, 1999 Eton College, arguably the most famous school in the world, has tumbled out of an influential list of the top 20 independent schools in Britain. The school fell from sixth place last year to 24th this year in the Financial Times' FT-500 list of the UK's top 500 private schools. The newspaper blamed the plunge on 'unremarkable' A level results at the school, which is attended by Princes William and Harry and charges almost Ł5,000 a term. Prince William will sit his A levels next year (I got this story from BBC World News) __________________________________________ Three princes, six teenage girls and the Full Monty written by GLENN STANAWAY in London August 7, 1999 Prince William and the six female teenage friends he has invited on his Mediterranean summer holiday spent their first night on the world's most luxurious yacht watching a movie in its private cinema and bopping away in its self-styled nightclub. On the 130m long Alexander yacht owned by Greek shipping and oil tycoon John Latsis, the young crowd enjoyed a lunch of chicken, pasta, hamburgers and chips before sitting down to an informal dinner at 8pm. Then the night fun started as 17-year-old William and his 14-year-old brother Harry danced away to a disco array of Techno music hits after watching the most successful English movie in modern times, The Full Monty. William's father Prince Charles, however, chose to have an early night after spending most of the first afternoon of his Greek islands cruise snorkling and spear-fishing with his long-term partner, the divorced Camilla Parker Bowles. Parker Bowles, 51, is on her first private holiday with the 50-year-old heir to the throne and ironically they are on the same yacht which Charles and his sons chose to spend their last family holiday together with Princess Diana before the royal divorce. Apart from the speculation in royal circles about the growing implications of Prince Charles' determination to have the world accept Parker Bowles as his official partner, this is also the first holiday which really marks William's dawning as a young man. All eyes are now on the young female friends William has invited on board after flying them to Athens on a private jet – there has been inevitable debate in Britain about how this blond, good-looking young man seems to have come of age. The female guest list, as expected from the royal family, includes the upper crust country society of Prince Charles. They include the 19-year-old university student Davina Duckworth-Chad who is a distant cousin of the royal family and is also making a name for herself in modelling circles, 17-year-old Emilia d'Erlanger whose mother is a regional director of the world's top auction house Sothebys, 18-year-old Laura Fellowes who is the daughter of the Queen's private secretary and 16-year-old Mary Forestier-Walker who is the daughter of a former high-ranking military officer with close links to the monarchy. On board the yacht – which according to reports is the most luxurious private yacht on offer in the world – are Parker Bowles' two children, Tom, 25, who has promised Charles he has put his cocaine-taking habit behind him and Laura, 21. (I got this story from World News) __________________________________________ Prince William has passed his driving test at the first attempt, St James's Palace has confirmed. Thursday, July 29, 1999 The 17-year-old prince leapt out of the car and punched the air in delight when the instructor gave him the good news, according to The Sun newspaper. William took the test in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, near the Prince of Wales's home at Highgrove, on Tuesday, the day after he drove to a photocall in front of the world's media. Prince William's good looks have won him a legion of female fansThe Sun quotes a lorry driver who was parked in a disused airfield when he saw the silver car pull in and witnessed William's delighted reaction. He realised what he had seen when the L-plates were removed from the car and new green plates for a recently qualified driver put on in their place. "I knew then he had passed his test. It was fantastic to witness the moment," said the man. William sat and passed the standard written test that accompanies the driving test on 22 June, the day after his 17th birthday. Although he has passed his test, his driving lessons are set to continue with instructor Sergeant Chris Gilbert of the Metropolitan Police Driving School, says The Daily Telegraph. He is still learning advanced skills under the Pass Plus scheme, in which drivers are also taught motorway and night driving. The Prince is also expected to learn specialist skills in avoiding hijack and threats from terrorists, usually taught to royal chauffeurs. Prince William has been driving on private roads for several years. At the age of 13 he beat Damon Hill's track record at a London go-karting centre. Prince Charles gave him a car for his 17th birthday. The make is being kept officially secret but it is believed he has been given a Volkswagen Golf. Prince William's Birthday</center> (I got this sory from BBC News) __________________________________________ Prince William hits the road for his 17th birthday Prince William has been given a car for his 17th birthday - and is keen to take to the roads as soon as possible. The teenage royal has reportedly been given a Golf 1.4 litre and has already applied for a provisional driving licence. William has already driven four-wheel vehicles on private land and in addition drives a motorbike. It is understood the Prince preferred a "sensible" car to a sports car and his choice could surprise some royal watchers. St James's Palace refused to discuss the make of car, but several reports claimed it was a Volkswagen Golf 1.4-litre. Like all learners, he will have to pass a written test on the Highway Code as well as a driving test on the roads. The birthday will be an ordinary school day for William who is currently sitting mock exams at Eton College. He is certain to see his brother Prince Harry, 14, who is a fellow boarder in Manor House at Eton, but could also visit nearby Windsor Castle where senior Royals are staying. (I got this story from ITN Online.) __________________________________________ The photographer who took the official family photo at Prince Edward and Sophie's wedding has said one of the pictures was digitally altered because Prince William did not look happy enough. Sir Geoffrey told ITN News: "Prince Edward said he didn't think Prince William looked absolutely his best, so digitally we were able to put in another picture of Prince William from one of the other shots where he is smiling and laughing." <img src="https://www.angelfire.com/hi/princewills9/images/new2.jpg"> (I got this story from BBC News) __________________________________________ 'WONDERFUL' WILLIAM IS A RIGHT ROYAL GODPARENT Prince William looked right at home holding the baby as he took on a new role as a godparent to six-month-old Prince Konstantine Alexios. Even with his left arm in a sling after a recent operation on his finger, William, 16, managed to hold the baby son of Crown Prince and Princess Pavlos of Greece during the ceremony at the Greek cathedral of St Sophia, in central London. He looked relaxed and smiling during the ceremony as he stood with the seven other godparents - Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden; Prince Nikolaos of Greece; Crown Prince Frederik; the Prince of Asturias; Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia; Princess Alexandra von Furstenburg; and family friend Doris Robbs. The Archbishop of Great Britain, Gregorios, officiated at the hour-long Greek Orthodox Christening, which was followed by a celebration dinner at Claridges. By Anjali Kwatra, Deputy Court Correspondent, PA News <center>Email: <a href="mailto:tinkerbell_abby@hotmail.com"> tinkerbell_abby@hotmail.com</a></center> </body> </html>