Prince Charles vs. McDonald’s

In this corner… we have His Royal Highness, Charles, the Prince of Wales: A 58-year-old father of two who likes to grow his own organic vegetables. And, in this corner, it’s the MacDaddy of all fast-food giants, home of the clown bearing its name, and a host of other greasy (yet yummy) menu options–McDonald’s. Ding! Ding! Let’s get ready to rumble! Okay, perhaps, I am overdoing it a bit. After all, the alleged feud between the famous British royal and the fast food chain may not be as bad as many first thought. So how did all of this get … Continue reading

A Royal Visit

The Prince has landed. Prince Charles that is… along with his wife Camilla arrived in the United States from Britain last night and spent much of today touring Philadelphia (he’s the first British royal to visit the state). The royal couple’s tour of the city included stops at Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the National Constitution Center and the Academy of Music. At each stop throngs of fans gathered to gush over the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. I would consider myself a “royal watcher” (as a child I was enthralled by Princess Diana), but I don’t … Continue reading

Prince William’s Girlfriend Gets a New Gig

You know, when you have the right connections, it seems that anything is possible. For those that don’t know, Prince William has been dating Catherine Elizabeth “Kate” Middleton for three years now. She graduated from the University of St. Andrews in 2005 with a degree in History of Art, but there has been speculation that she planned to find a job in the fashion industry and that plan has now come to fruition. Kate is now working for Jigsaw, a British clothing chain, as an accessory buyer. She’s has been frequently photographed wearing Jigsaw clothing but she had a bigger … Continue reading