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Prince William's a Natural Leader, Navy Superior Says
Originally posted 07/10/2008 08:25AM
He may be the future king of England, but Prince
William has no trouble getting his hands dirty as an officer of the
British navy.
The 26-year-old heir to the throne, known officially
as Sub-Lieutenant William Wales, has already taken part in a
multimillion-dollar drug bust and helped coordinate vital rescue
exercises in the Caribbean after only a couple of weeks on board the HMS
Iron Duke, according to British Press Association.
What's more, the young officer is proving that he's got what it takes
to be a leader of men, according to his superior officers.
"He understands instinctively the business of command," the ship's captain, Commander Mark Newland, says. "Being sent away with a small group to lead and conduct a particular task – that, to him, is second nature."
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Prince William's Ship Seizes $80 Million in Drugs
Originally posted 07/02/2008 09:45AM
Prince William took part in a major drug bust in the North Atlantic, it was revealed Wednesday.
The prince, 26, was part of a six-man crew in a Lynx naval helicopter that spotted a suspicious 50-ft. speedboat in the seas northeast of Barbados on Saturday, a naval spokesman tells PEOPLE.
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard – who are stationed on the ship alongside William – then boarded the boat and discovered cocaine bales worth an estimated $80 million. The five men on board have been arrested.
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Prince William Spends 26th Birthday with Girlfriend
Originally posted 06/22/2008 05:25PM
Add one more photographer to those snapping away at Prince William – his girlfriend.
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Proud Kate Watches Prince William Become a Knight
Originally posted 06/16/2008 12:15PM
Kate Middleton took one step closer into the inner royal circle Monday, when she watched proudly as her boyfriend, Prince William, celebrated a distinguished honor from his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II: being installed as a knight.
For William, the ceremony served as an early 26th birthday gift (his actual birthday is June 21). But for his girlfriend of about six years, it was another first to be included in so grand an occasion.
While Middleton had attended William's graduation from army academy Sandhurst and his ceremonial finish of Royal Air Force training, she has not been at an event of such royal importance led by the Queen.
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William and Harry's Double Date
Originally posted 06/09/2008 08:15AM
Princes William and Harry proved that they're a hit with the ladies – by taking their girlfriends on a double date to a boxing match.
William's girlfriend Kate Middleton, 26, winced and appeared squeamish as one of their best friends, James "The Badger" Meade, took a whack in a charity fight Saturday night.
With the prince, 25, opting to stand on a chair at his table, his girlfriend of five years (wearing an Issa dress) caught the action ringside. Unfortunately, their shouts of "Badger, Badger" failed to spur Meade to victory in his bout.
Meanwhile, double-daters Harry, 23, and Chelsy Davy, 22, sat at an adjoining table, alongside Holly Branson, the daughter of Virgin tycoon Sir Richard.
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Prince William Owes New Navy Buddies a 'Crate of Beer'
Originally posted 06/03/2008 08:30AM
Prince William was forced to buy his crewmates a round of beers after he failed to "drop anchor" at the first attempt during a Navy exercise.
On only his second day in the Royal Navy the 25-year-old Prince was asked to wield a sledgehammer to release a cable attached to an anchor on HMS Hindostan, a training ship, at the Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, Devon.
Using all his polo skills, William tapped the metal release mechanism – and groaned as nothing happened!
Looking somewhat nervous and embarrassed, he tried again and 30 meters of cable and the anchor slipped effortlessly into the River Dart.
"That's a crate of beer." William told reporters.
Petty Officer Wayne "Rats" Rattenbury explained it was a Naval tradition for those who had failed at the first go to buy their crewmembers drinks. "It could have been worse – 16 blows is the worst ever," he said.
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Prince William Heads for Caribbean with Royal Navy
Originally posted 05/31/2008 05:00PM
Drug runners beware: Prince William will soon be on your tail!
The 25-year-old starts a two-month crash course with the Royal Navy on Monday that will send him patrolling the Caribbean Sea onboard the frigate HMS Iron Duke.
Serving as Sub Lieutenant Wales, William will be expected to take part in the full range of naval officer duties – including boarding suspicious vessels and searching them for drugs.
"It will be down to the discretion of the commanding officer. But it's hoped he will take part in all aspects of life on board," explains Rear Admiral Bob Cooling, assistant chief of the naval staff. "He might even be armed as a precaution."
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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
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
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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