Prince Charles

Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, have been in Canada this last week, making the hearts of monarchists palpitate and tongues of fashionistas spew venom about the second Mrs. Prince's dowdiness. Ordinarily I don’t pay much attention to either, but before they go back to the UK, I think it’s important to note that theirs is a real love story, one that is much more uplifting than that fairytale involved Diana Spencer.   Camilla and Charles met when they were 23 and 21 respectively, but even though sparks apparently flew, their romance was stifled because Royal Family advisors thought Charles too inexperienced ... Read Full Story

Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall’s official tour of Canada continued in Toronto and Vancouver this week. They examined Camilla’s Canadian roots and checked out the venues for the upcoming Winter Olympics in the latter city. REUTERS/ Mike Cassese First, Toronto. The couple arrived there on Thursday, and the first they did was tour Dundurn Castle. This castle, located in Hamilton, Ontario, was built by the Duchess’ great-great-grandfather, Sir Allan Napier MacNab, prime minister from 1854 to 1856 to the then Province of Canada. Just before touring the castle, the royal couple met with the 400 people who had gathered outside. One of ... Read Full Story

Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, wrapped their trip to Canada’s eastern province of Newfoundland, and arrived in Toronto Wednesday afternoon. They will be in the city for three days as part of their twelve day official visit to Canada. REUTERS/Greg Locke This visit was probably meant to boost the profile of the Prince of Wales and his wife, but it may not be going well. Media reports point out the low turnouts to see the royal couple. Even worse, the CBC is airing a documentary tonight which questions the future of the British monarchy once Queen Elizabeth II dies. But that ... Read Full Story

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales tours Hill Holt Wood on January 20, 2009 in Norton Disney, Lincolnshire, England. Hill Holt Wood is a social enterprise working with young people who are not in education or training that teaches them basic craft skill and 'eco construction' in a woodland setting. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Prince Charles, Prince of Wales (Getty Images) more pics » Janet Jenkins, the recipient of the Prince's love letters. A glimpse of Prince Charles in full-on wooing mode is available to anyone with some pounds sterling to spend on eBay. The Prince of Wales' private love ... Read Full Story

On Monday, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall arrived in eastern Canada to begin their 10 day visit there. This is Prince Charles’ 15th visit to the Great White North, and Camilla’s first, despite having ancestral ties to the country. AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Ryan Remiorz The couple landed at St. John’s, Newfoundland and were greeted by Governor-General Michaelle Jean and Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Native drum dancers, a children’s choir and a military band were part of the welcoming ceremony. In a speech, Charles said this trip is quite special to him. “But more special still, if I may say ... Read Full Story