Royal Wedding..Fuss over Kate's Gown! Oldfield design? Not! Prince William ready to trot!

                                                     

Prince William to sport Military Uniform featuring red tunic!

(though formal morning coat suits future King)

Though the frenzied press is still knocking on doors - in a sly bold-faced effort to get the "goods" on the future Princess's much-ballyhooed wedding frock under lock-and-key out-of-sight from the world-at-large - one thing is certain.

Mike Oldfield did not whip up Kate's coming-out designer gown for the Wedding of the century!

The pressure was so great that the celebrated designer was forced to tip his hand at the 11th hour.

No chic spendiferous gown was crafted out of his studio to boast about!

In spite of the fact, Oldfield was the bookies' favorite (with odds of 1-3) to edge out the leading designers elbowing for the prestigious assignment.

Meanwhile, a curious world gazes on bemused by it all, as the final hours tick away before the big day in Jolly Old England across the pond!

Of course, it you can't land the headliner - just maybe - it's time to settle for second best.

Uh-huh!

Now, the frenzied media has focused its searing lens on the wedding party, young-and-old alike.

Kate's reluctance to spill the beans, has been a blessing in disguise for the Royal couple's minions in tow, after all.

Ladies-in-waiting, the Maids-of-honor - you name it - are stepping forward into the spotlight to model their stylish threads before the Royal heads roll at the crack-of-dawn tomorrow.

The tony elite worming their way out of the expensive woodwork are turning heads - and in the process - rustling up a lot of scuttlebutt about this 'n that.

For instance, Chelsy Davy - a high-profile South African heiress - will dazzle the lookie-loos in the packed streets outside Westminster Abbey with one of two spiffy outfits whipped up for the Royal occasion.

Although there has been quite a bit of chat about the Italian designer Albert Ferretti - who fashioned the exquisite creations - the juicy gossip around town is that Chelsy may very well end up between-the-sheets with Prince Harry (a casual boy-toy boyfriend) on his brother's night of wedded bliss.

Oh, would I like to be a fly on Harry's bedroom wall tomorrow night.

As to the outfits, well, it is rumored that the socialite will don an aqua blue green bias reverse satin short dress with a faille silk jacket of the same color in the shoulder and back.

The jet -set Diva will change into a midnight blue crepe satin gown off one shoulder with cutout detail on the back for a party in the early eve.

Word out of the Palace today is that  Camilla - step-mom to the Princes - will strut stylishly in an Anna Valentine gown; after all, Valentine designed the frock that Bowles wore to her own wedding to Prince Charles a few scant years ago.

With just a day to go, the world still knows next-to-nothing about what Prince William’s bride will wear, to mark her transition from commoner to princess.

There is a distinctive buzz in the air, though.

Some are whispering that Kate fiddled with a few fabrics at home one night - and essentially - designed the gown she is about to ceremoniously unveil to an adoring world!

It is hinted that the gown will have a Renaissance design featuring satin and lace and sure to “include" fashion flourishes and style influences indicative of the unique Emanuel wedding dress donned by Prince William’s mother Princess Diana.

“They’ve done an amazing job at keeping it secret,” gushed Darcy Miller, editorial director at Martha Stewart Weddings.

“The secrecy of the designer is making it more of an obsession” for brides and millions of royal fans everywhere," she added excitedly.

Insiders speculate that the gown will be - first and foremost - a notch above modest.

The future Princess is expected to walk the aisle in a gown that lends a graceful air to her presence - which means - the bride-to-be will avoid making too big of a splash.

Kate will not be donning anything strapless, nor will there be a titillating display of flesh, or eye-popping cleavage to provoke controversy (or scorn) on her special day.

True to tradition, she'll wear something borrowed and something blue, though.

Just wait and see!

The strongest contenders for the wedding-gown commission were Sarah Burton (creative director at the fashion house of  Alexander McQueen) and - surprise - Sophie Cranston (who worked with McQueen’s studio and Temperley) before setting up her small label "Libelula".

The wedding gown may feature pearl buttons and showcase a 10-foot sprawling train.

In a recent poll, Brits voted their thoughts on what color the gown will be, too.

A clear majority (57% ) gave the nod to ivory, while 20%  were of the mindset that Kate will jump-for-joy in white. 

Peach, I wonder!

Without doubt, there will be an exquisite hat atop her pretty head, for sure!

What do 'ya think?

By the way, Kate Middleton will have five in her wedding party which shall be comprised of sister Pippa, Lady Louise Windsor, the Hon. Margarita Armstrong-Jones,and three-year-olds Grace van Cutsem and Eliza Lopes.

At press time, details surrounding their wedding threads, were being slowly released.

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Jay Leno...puts damper on Royal Wedding plans! You go, girl! Leslie Mann's perky appeal!

Leslie Mann - high on her recent acting stint (a voice-over gig) on the just-released comedy flick - RIO - trotted out from behind the curtain at NBC last night and plunked herself down in the comfy armchair next to talk-show host Jay Leno.

But, a short way into the effervescent interview, Leno put an obvious damper on Ms. Mann's upcoming plans to jet across the big pond to jolly old England to celebrate the Royal Wedding.

"You're invited to the wedding," Leno quizzed the perky beauty, with a touch of envy in his voice.

At this point, Mann's face clouded over a tad - as she hesitated a sec - and stumbled for the words to respond.

"No," she finally fessed up.

At this point, Leno probed a little further in a sly effort to to rustle up the specifics.

Apparently, Mann is heading off to London with the kids and mother in tow, to take up a humble perch in the bustling city streets where the motorcade was expected to purr by.

Jay shook his head in disbelief.

In so many words, he appeared to be saying, that's no good!

Now, the poor little bodacious babe is in a quandary about what to do, given the fact Leno has apparently pooh-poohed the notion.

Frankly, I was surprised about the talk-show host's ignorance, with regard to such matters.

When I was a kid, I distinctly recall my mother dragging me off to catch a glimpse of Queen Elizabeth II, when she cruised by in her stately Rolls Royce along a carefully laid out route in the downtown streets of Toronto.

In fact, thousands of Brits - tourists and lookie loo's too - are expected to do the same when the handsome Royal couple drive by all kissey-face after tying-the knot at Westminster Abbey!

Gosh, I'd follow suit - and wear my Sunday-best even - if I could afford the air-fare and cost of a hotel suite.

Maybe there's a news agency out there willing to spring for my trip - in exchange for some lively reporting on the spot - in the midst of the adoring teaming masses expected to turn-out at the Royal event of the century on April 29th?

Leslie, you go girl!

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Royal Watchers have eye-out for Fairy-tale Coach!

(Wedded Bliss)

Prince William...stag party a military operation! Shy Royal sips tea from souvenir mug!

 



The normally press-shy Prince William sat casually with a reporter this morning and fielded questions on a myriad of topics much to the surprise of Royal-watchers far-and-wide.

Perhaps - it was the well-received highly-publicized interview featuring a down-to-earth Prince Harry on Network television in recent days - that inspired "Wills" to let down his guard and open up to the insatiable prying press at-long-last.

Who knows?

If anything, the Prince turned out to be quite "common", in some respects.

I mean that in a flattering way, of course.

For the most part, the future King was pretty forthcoming with his carefully-uttered responses, for example.

In fact, in one curious instance, Prince William confirmed that there was a sort-of "cat & mouse" aspect to his relationship with the tabloid gossip rags (although he may not have realized at the time that such a revelation was being offered up in a round-about way).

Indeed!

The Prince admitted that a stag party was not only orchestrated by bro Prince Harry - but was actually tossed this past weekend at a friend's Estate in the country - without anyone being the wiser.

"Yeah, we outfoxed the press," Wills jubilantly informed the interviewer.

And, he proceeded to describe the clandestine event this way.

"It was kind-of-like a military operation," he joked.

The Prince sat casually in uniform with a ubiquitous helicopter framing his solid masculine frame in the background.
Even so, he downplayed his ability to maneuvere the craft, and shrugged off the suggestion that he was a skilled pilot, too.

Modest dude, eh?

If you're not up on the scuttlebutt, you may be surprised to hear that Kate & William reside on an Estate close to the remote base, which suits the couple fine.

Today - Prince Willliam was expecting his grandmother (Queen E 2) to trot by - and take a tour of her son's "workplace".

It's doubtful there will be any bottles of champagne ceremoniously christening any of the fleet's ships, though.

Uh-huh.

Prince William views his position as a soldier as - "just a job" - as does his younger brother Harry.

Kate's fiancee displayed quite a keen sense of humor, too, when unfielded questions came his way.

For example, he sheepishly admitted that fellow soldiers coughed up the funds to purchase a souvenir mug - which is etched with his and Kate's images on its face - which he cheekily sips tea out of daily.

Why?

Because he's a good sport, after all.

A hand-made pillow was also crafted for his princely head.

So, in this instant case, William may not have to worry about an old familiar phrase that has haunted Monarchs for centuries.

"Uneasy lies the head that wears the Crown!"

Prince William doesn't plan to wear a wedding ring, by the way.

Apparently, the simple band is usually crafted from Welsh gold, which is scarce these days.

He was quick to note that Kate may sport one on her dainty finger, however.

Perhaps he might consider stringing a wedding band through a chain on his neck alongside his dog tags?

News at 11!

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Prince William sips tea out of similar mug!

Prince William...Royal Wedding, Harry's stag & Kate's weight loss rustle up media frenzy!

Mike Oldfield designer of the hour?

As "Royal Watchers" titter about Kate's sudden weight loss - and blame chic black fashion ensembles (in part) for slender impressions that hint on the suggestion that she is too thin - rambunctious social climbers fathom ways to crash a wild stag party that Prince Harry is expected to toss for his older brother Wills and a posse of their uppercrust pals.

No question about it!

There will be a barrel or two of potent grog on tap to get well-wishers in the mood to par-tay when the bachelor boy takes the final leap into manhood!

For sure - the festivities wll be held in either Scotland or Wales - some wager!

Others, suggest that a one of the exclusive watering holes in London, will offer up their snobby environs for the wild occasion!

For starters, Queen Elizabeth is expected to be most assuredly out-of-harm's-way when the Prince and his closest buddies tip their elbows into the wee hours of dawn.

In fact, I expect that Q E 2 (Queen Lizzie) will be busy dusting off a fairy-tale glass coach or two - down at the Palace garage - in anticipation of the delightful Royal Ceremony.

Meanwhile tongues are wagging about the latest scoops off the wire.

Fergie - once considered a black sheep of the family, for instance - somehow managed to wangle an invite to the Wedding Chapel.

Apparently, Prince William's childhood memories pulled at his heart strings a tad - enough so - that the Duchess of York may find herself trotting up to the Church on time to attend the blessed Royal event.

According to the scuttlebutt, though, the scorned woman (accused of influence peddling of late) won't be tripping-the-light-fantastic with true blue bloods in the inner sancum (at tony receptions and elite after-parties) as the Royal Couple cruise off into the sunset (happily-ever-after?)

And, what details - pray tell - are still under wraps?

The prying eyes of the fashion press have been kept in the dark about -"the dress" - for starters.

Insiders speculate that Mike Oldfield wlll do the honors, but the Royals are keeping "mum", nonetheless.

Kate observers are predicting that the frock will be understated but elegant, and spun from the romantic yarn of an upcoming fashion star on the horizon, across the great pond.

Expect dozens of knock-off versions to hit fashion houses once the designs have been ceremoniously unveiled (no pun intended).

"No one is tying to fill my Mother's shoes at the Palace," Prince William was inclined to hastily note for the record.

But, the pressure will be on, for sure.

My crystal ball reveals a designer frock with simple lines and exquisite romantic flourishes.

And, once the Royal Couple has kissy-faced on their honeymoon, a moving van may pull up in front of one of William's fond digs of yesteryear.

"I was raised at Kensington Palace. And, I had so many pleasant childhood memories there," the Prince beamed to media snoops in recent days, as he hinted in so many words that the two lovebirds may set up their love nest there.

No doubt, Lady Diana's loving spirit will be hovering overhead, with an approving eye.

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Royal Watchers keen on Kate being an eyeful!