The Queen tells Harry he's going to Afghanistan
IT WAS the Queen who told her grandson, Prince Harry, that he was to be deployed to Afghanistan and fulfil his ambition of serving in a war zone. The young royal said his grandmother was a strong supporter of his desire to serve on the front line despite his position. He said the monarch had been “relieved” when it was agreed he would finally be able to do the job he had trained to do.

Prince Harry's Call to Girlfriend Chelsy Davy Before Leaving
Prince Harry's girlfriend Chelsy Davy was understandably concerned when it was reported Thursday the 23-year-old royal had been serving in Afghanistan since December. "She was so worried when his location was revealed unexpectedly," a source tells Usmagazine.com. "The worst kind of things had been going through her mind." (In compliance with the Ministry of Defense, Us participated in a reporting embargo on Harry's deployment but the news was widely posted after an item on the Drudge Report.) Befor

Prince Harry & Chelsy Davy's Night Out in London
Royal enjoys night out after returning from Afghanistan Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy have celebrated the Royal's return to the UK by partying until 4am. The couple - accompanied by several Scotland Yard protection officers - arrived at former soldier pal Mark Dyer's house in west London on Tuesday to toast his 42nd birthday. They were heard laughing and joking as they listened to Bob Marley tracks. Harry, 23, returned from Afghanistan – where he'd been fighting since Christmas – on Saturd

Prince William and Kate's Striptease Surprise
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's "Welcome to the Jungle." "They looked happy and so in love," says a guest

Video: The Jonas Brothers meet the Queen
The Jonas Brothers bump into their biggest fan on a recent trip to the UK.

Tourists to Britain more interested in Jamie Oliver than the Queen
The 'Naked Chef' Jamie Oliver has more tourist appeal than the Queen, according to new research. A poll conducted by national tourism board, VisitBritain, revealed that visitors are not too fussed about posing for cheesy pictures outside Buckingham Palace. German, Norwegian and French holidaymakers were particularly dismissive about a royal encounter, ranking Buckingham Palace only just above a full English breakfast on their must-do list. Instead, they would rather hunt down our celebrity chefs, w

Prince William Flies Secret Mission to Afghanistan
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. "The visit aimed to put into context his training over the last four months," a spokesman for the prince said in a statement Wednesday. "He [got] a feel for out-of-area operations ... He met personnel

ABC News conjures J.K. Rowling documentary
Following the success of last month's "20/20" installment on the Royal family, ABC News in the U.S. is working on a behind-the-scenes look at the life of "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling. The in-depth profile, which will air in November, includes several interviews, the book tour for the final "Harry Potter" installment, and a tour of locations that inspired her characters. It even hints to what the future holds for Harry and his friends. ABC is again working with U.K. producer RDF Media, which rais

Prince Harry Declares: 'I'm No Hero'
Back home from Afghanistan, Prince Harry has spoken about the suffering faced by fellow soldiers, and insists the military – and the media – can find a way for him to return to frontline duty. Despite the plaudits that have rained down on him since news of his secret military role was revealed, Harry, 23, said, "I wouldn't say I'm a hero." "There were two injured guys who came back on the plane with us who were essentially comatose throughout the whole way," he said in an interview shortly before

ABC Journalist calls Prince Harry "Expendable"
"Good Morning America" co-host Chris Cuomo joked on Monday's show that Britain's Prince Harry "has been over in Afghanistan fighting because he's expendable." Fellow host Robin Roberts appeared somewhat shocked by the comment and sputtered, "What did you say?" Cuomo, who was previewing an ABC special on the royals, didn't back off his assertion and reiterated, "It's true. The reason that Harry is allowed to be in Afghanistan is because he's not the heir to the throne. William's not allowed to be there."

Driver, Paparazzi to Blame for Princess Di's Death
The inquest into the deaths of Princess Diana and her boyfriend Dodi Fayed found they were unlawfully killed because of the actions of their driver and the pursuing paparazzi. The inquest returned verdicts that the couple died because of the "unlawful, negligent driving of the Mercedes and the following vehicles." The jury also had a damning verdict for driver Henri Paul, who also died. They found that the accident was "caused or contributed to" by the speed and manner of driving of the Mercedes and

Winehouse 'snorts vodka shots'
Singer Amy Winehouse has allegedly been seen snorting vodka, reports The Mirror. 24-year-old Amy was spotted inhaling neat vodka while out partying with Kelly Osbourne, Kimberly Stewart, Miquita Oliver and Mark Ronson. Winehouse, who has fought drink and drug addiction since finding fame, was reportedly spotted at club Bungalow 8 playing the "Gas Chamber" drinking game. "Amy was the life and soul - but even we were shocked by this party trick," a source said. "She was sat next to Kelly and Miqui

Prince William to be deployed in military?
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 ti

Prince Harry: Diana Is Looking Down on Me
More details are emerging about Prince Harry's time fighting in Afghanistan – including his heartfelt thoughts about how his mother Diana would have felt. "Hopefully she would be proud," the 23-year-old royal told reporters, including the U.K.'s Press Association, during his time on the front line fighting Taliban forces. "She would be looking down having a giggle about the stupid things that I've been doing, like going left when I should have gone right, finding myself in an awkward position earlier

Prince Harry deployed in Afghanistan
Prince Harry, third in line to the British throne, has been secretly serving as a combat soldier on the front lines in Afghanistan for 2-1/2 months, the Ministry of Defence said on Thursday. Following leaks in the international media about his deployment, officials said they were reviewing whether he should remain there, fearing that he could become a target for Taliban militants or other fighters. Harry, 23, was deployed to Helmand, a dangerous region of southern Afghanistan, in December, seven month

Prince Harry Heads Home From War Zone
Prince Harry has been pulled out of Afghanistan by British army chiefs and is heading home, PEOPLE has confirmed. His position as a frontline soldier became untenable once the news broke Thursday that he had been secretly fighting against the Taliban since before Christmas. "Following a detailed assessment of the risks by the operational chain of command, the decision has been taken ... to withdraw Prince Harry from Afghanistan immediately," the Ministry of Defense confirmed in a statement. "This dec

James Blunt plays graphic footage of war-torn Kosovo during gig in New York
James Blunt shocked concert goers - by playing graphic footage of war-torn Kosovo during a New York gig. The singer broke off from playing his love songs and ballads to show the home videos, which he shot while serving in the region with NATO. A US source revealed: “The audience watched a massive video screen display images of bombed homes, dead bodies and graves interspersed with smiling children flashing peace signs. The collective swooning turned to gasps.” Blunt, 34, later said of the Friday n