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  • Prince George Reportedly Being Stalked By Photographer

    According to a statement issued by Kensington Palace, Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge have pursued legal action against a photographer for allegedly bothering their son, Prince George. The photographer had reportedly been trying to take pictures of Prince George at a central London park while he was out walking with his nanny, which was the last straw for the royal couple.

    According to BBC royal editor Nicholas Witchell, palace officials believe that the behavior of the photographer concerning Prince George was tantamount to “stalking.”

    “There is reason to suspect that the individual may have been placing Prince George under surveillance and monitoring his daily routines for a period of time. The Duke and Duchess understand the particular public role that Prince George will one day inherit but while he is young, he must be permitted to lead as ordinary a life as possible,” said Kensington Palace officials.

    The freelance photographer had supposedly been told off by royal protection officers for his behavior on previous occasions over the last five years, said a source close to the royals to the Evening Standard. “Just like any parent, the Duke and Duchess want Prince George to have the freedom to safely experience normal childhood activities, like going to the park and playing with other children, without the threat of harassment or being placed under surveillance,” said the source.

    In the United Kingdom, only sanctioned photos of Prince George have been printed in newspapers, but unauthorized pictures of the royal toddler have appeared abroad, reported the Evening Standard.

    Prince William could be taking steps to protect Prince George from being hounded by paparazzi in the same way his mother, Princess Diana, was pursued. Prince George’s grandmother died in a car crash in 1997 after she sped away from paparazzi who were pursuing her.

  • Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas Are No Longer A Couple

    After dating for nearly two years, Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas have decided to split up. A source close to the Bonas family has confirmed the news saying that it is sad, but “it’s very amicable.”

    Bonas and Prince Harry first met when the socialite was introduced to Prince Harry by his cousin, Princess Eugenie of York. Since then, the two had been seen cozying up to each other and appearing together at public events.

    Just last fall, there were speculations about the couple’s engagement, but the rumors were quickly shot down by Bonas’ brother.

    A source at the Kensington Palace told US Magazine that the couple has “hit a rocky patch and this decision is the result of that.” The source also mentioned that Prince Harry is the type of man who likes to take breathers and then try the relationship again. Another source told the Telegraph that the break-up is just “a breather.”

    Nobody knows if the couple is taking a break or if they are over for good, but many seem to understand that being in a relationship has its challenges, especially for a couple that is being watched by the entire world.

    Now, people will be looking to see if Bonas and the Prince show up together in Memphis for the wedding on one of the prince’s closest friends, Guy Pelly. According to reports, Bonas was invited to the event and was planning on attending with Prince Harry and Prince William.

    The source also mentioned that it is truly impossible to say if the break-up is the end of the relationship, citing Prince William and Kate Middleton as an example, as the two broke up for a while before finally getting back together and getting married. Chances are the couple may not know what the status of their relationship is either.

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  • Prince William to Study at Cambridge University in 2014

    Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, is returning to school. Kensington Palace made the announcement on Monday.

    According to the official press release, William will begin a 10-week program in agricultural management in early January. The course is described as an “executive education [program] of seminars, lectures and meetings” and is organized by the Cambridge Program for Sustainability Leadership.

    According to the press release, the course was “designed to help provide The Duke with an understanding of contemporary issues affecting agricultural business and rural communities in the United Kingdom.”

    The course could very well be Prince William’s first step in learning to manage the vast wealth and resources of the Duchy of Cornwall, which he will inherit from his father, Prince Charles when he becomes king.

    The Duchy of Cornwall consists of 53,154 hectacres of land in 24 counties. That’s over 130,000 acres. Nearly half the land is in Devon, with other holdings in counties such as Cornwall, Dorset, Herefordshire, Norfolk, Somerset, and Wales.

    The land held by the Duchy ranges from agricultural to residential to commercial properties. In addition, the Duchy has a portfolio of financial investments.

    According to the Duchy’s annual report, it had income of 19.1 million pounds – roughly $31.5 million – for the year ending March 31, 2013.

    Income from the Duchy currently funds the public, private, and charitable activities of Prince Charles and his family.

    Prince William has a bit of spare time to dedicate to learning to manage the sizable estate he’ll one day inherit after having stepped down from his career in the Armed Forces in September.

    The press release assures the British public that the Duke and his bride, Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, will continue to support the Queen and the royal family through official engagements both at home and abroad.

    It also promises that William is carefully considering just how he’ll serve the public, and that an announcement will be made “in due course.”

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