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Prince William Addresses Helicopter Controversy

Prince William Addresses Helicopter Controversy

Originally posted 05/09/2008 06:00AM

Prince William openly acknowledged the controversy surrounding his military helicopter flights during a public appearance Thursday.

During a visit to a community center in Penygraig, Wales, William told Mildred Francis, 82, "I'm working on my license. I'm trying to do as much flying as I can." Then he added with a smile, "But I've been accused of wasting money – joyriding."

"He said he's got into a bit of trouble for flying," Francis told reporters, "but he was very nice about it."

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Prince William Flies Secret Mission to Afghanistan | Prince William

Prince William Flies Secret Mission to Afghanistan

Originally posted 04/30/2008 08:55AM

Prince William took control of a large troop-carrier plane for a secret mission to Afghanistan, PEOPLE confirmed Wednesday.

Once there, the prince, 25 – who is nearing the end of his four-month tour with Britain's Royal Air Force – got the chance to hear first-hand from troops fighting the Taliban.

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Prince William Under Fire for Backyard Landing | Kate Middleton, Prince William

Prince William Under Fire for Backyard Landing

Originally posted 04/21/2008 08:35AM

Prince William showed off his flying prowess to his girlfriend Kate Middleton by landing his helicopter in a field behind her parents' home.

Middleton, 26, and her parents Michael and Carole are believed by British newspaper reports to have watched as he maneuvered the 90-foot, twin-rotor, troop-carrying Chinook into position.

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William and Harry Help Throw a Royal Bachelor Party | Prince Harry, Prince William

William and Harry Help Throw a Royal Bachelor Party

Originally posted 04/14/2008 02:30PM

Prince William and Prince Harry let their royal hair down for a two-day bachelor party – complete with personalized T-shirts and drinking games – honoring their cousin this weekend.

"There was about 15 of them dressed in black rugby shirts with nicknames written on the back. William had 'Wills' and Harry, 'Hazza,' " Scott Hunnybun, bar manager of the Painters Arms on the Isle of Wigh (off England's southern coast), said of the group's visit to his pub Saturday night.

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Prince William Celebrates His 'Wings' with Kate | Kate Middleton, Prince William

Prince William Celebrates His 'Wings' with Kate

Originally posted 04/11/2008 12:00PM

Prince William received his coveted flying "wings" at a Royal Air Force graduation on Friday, while girlfriend Kate Middleton looked on with pride.

Britain's Air Chief Marshall – who happens to be his dad, Prince Charles – presented 25-year-old William and 32 other graduates with their "wings" during a 45-minute graduation ceremony at RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire on Friday morning.

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Princes William & Harry Agree with Jury in Diana Inquest | Prince Harry, Prince William

Princes William & Harry Agree with Jury in Diana Inquest

Originally posted 04/07/2008 04:50PM

Following Monday's findings by an inquest jury that Princess Diana's 1997 death was due to the actions of the driver and the pursuing paparazzi, Prince William and Prince Harry issued a statement expressing thanks – and agreeing with the conclusion.

"We should like to thank the members of the Jury at the Inquests into the deaths of our mother and Dodi Al Fayed for the thorough way in which they have considered the evidence," their statement reads. "We agree with their verdicts, and are both hugely grateful to each and every one of them for the forbearance they have shown in accepting such significant disruption to their lives over the past six months.

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Prince William and Kate's Striptease Surprise | Kate Middleton, Prince William

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Prince William and Kate's Striptease Surprise

Originally posted 04/04/2008 07:15AM

In a rare display of public affection, Prince William and girlfriend Kate Middleton cozied up on the dance floor Thursday at a raucous (and risqué!) charity event in London.

Middleton – in a pink strapless dress with a pleated skirt and a flower at her waist – kissed her boyfriend of five years as the pair boogied. William twirled her around as the pair danced to Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti" and then to Guns N' Roses' "Welcome to the Jungle."

"They looked happy and so in love," says a guest at the burleque themed-bash. "Kate was smiling so widely and they looked like there was no one else in the world when they were dancing."

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Could Prince William's Romantic Ski Break Point to Engagement?

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Could Prince William's Romantic Ski Break Point to Engagement?

Originally posted 03/24/2008 10:40AM

If Prince William and his girlfriend Kate Middleton are trying to discourage talk of a future engagement, a week spent flirting in the Alps isn't going to do the trick.

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Princes on Vacation: Sun for Harry, Snow for William
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Princes on Vacation: Sun for Harry, Snow for William

Originally posted 03/18/2008 12:55PM

It's a case of sun and snow for two princes in love.

While Prince Harry continues his safari break in Botswana with Chelsy Davy, Prince William has whisked his girlfriend, Kate Middleton, off to the Alps.

Middleton, 26, and William, 25, are skiing in the Swiss resort of Klosters – a favorite of the British royals and the place where the couple were first revealed to be seriously dating four years ago. Then, pictures of them were wired around the world as they were caught kissing in the snow.

Tuesday, as a constant flurry descended on ski-runs, they enjoyed the slopes once more – this time including Middleton's sister Pippa, 24.

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What's the Battle Plan for Prince William?

What's the Battle Plan for Prince William?

Originally posted 03/01/2008 12:55PM

After his brother Prince Harry's tour of duty, Prince William could also find himself in harm’s way.

William is scheduled to serve on a warship – either a frigate or destroyer – during an upcoming tour with the Royal Navy, a spokesman confirms to PEOPLE.

That deployment could be in any of several trouble spots in the world.

William is currently learning to fly during his four-month period with the Royal Air Force. Next up is the Royal Navy, in which he could tour a conflict zone during his time as a naval officer this summer.

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