For Australian republicans, Prince Charles has often been seen as an easy target, writes freelancer David Ritter.
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Peter the Wild Boy? More like Peter the Disabled Child
More than 200 years ago, a crazed child found wandering naked through a German forest was adopted as a pet — complete with collar — by King George I. But scientists have just unearthed that ‘Peter the Wild Boy’ suffered from a rare genetic condition.
Letting a first born female child become Queen of Australia
The Australian Government is being asked to approve changes in the law governing royal succession to allow the first born child of the sovereign, whether male or female, to become heir to the throne, reports Richard Farmer.
Don’t be jealous of Middleton: being a royal is way over-rated
Prince William’s engagement to Kate Middleton will undoubtedly bring out the green-eyed monster from woman around the world. But being a royal actually isn’t much fun, writes Andrew Roberts.
A special Royal Engagement edition of Leigh Josey’s Morning Media Mauling
Did you hear? Prince William and Kate Middleton are getting married! As a proud member of the Commonwealth, Leigh Josey believes we should do everything in our power to be embarrassingly sycophantic in the rush to praise our Royal overlords. And it appears Australia’s newspapers agree…
Guy Rundle: From Di’s dead hand, a ring for commoners everywhere
“Warning — this report contains flash photography” was how every news bulletin began tonight, as the engagement of Prince William and Kate — now Katherine — Middleton was announced. That was something of an understatement, reports Guy Rundle from London.
Britain goes mad over Big Willie and Babykins
Crikey media wrap: The biggest story in the world right now? A royal engagement. We waded through the British media as they froth at the mouth so you don’t have to.
The forgivable follies of Fergie
Fergie, the Duchess of York, has been a massive embarrassment to the UK royal family for nearly 20 years and the latest “cash for access” scandal is a shocker. But can you blame her?
Why Australia welcomes the wacky Windsors
Whether you support the monarchy or not, you have to admit: royal visits down under are a jolly good show, says Jack the Insider. They could sure show the Australian Republican Movement a thing or two about PR.
Republican movement’s new enemy: Prince William
Prince William’s visit has left more than just giggling schoolgirls and a princely display of bowling. It has also revealed how unprepared the Australian Republic movement is for the next generation of royals.
The secret plan to make Wills the “Shadow King”
The Mail says it has obtained private Treasury documents which reveal the Queen is planning to hand over a substantial part of her duties to Prince William in order to groom his as the next monarch, bypassing Prince Charles — though the Palace says “pish tosh”.
Prince Charles: now 25% more expensive
Another expenses scandal is brewing, with revelations that Prince Charles’ bill to the taxpayer rose from under £2½ million to over £3 million last year, most of it accounted for in overseas trips on private jets.
The horrid and gritty truth about the Republic – An Essay
Nature abhors a vacuum…
Flint: Don’t blame the Royal Family for Harry’s leak
By blaming the Royal Family for leaking the story that Prince Harry was serving at the front line, The Australian’s Mark Day has gone too far, writes David Flint.
