Monaco's Prince Albert FINALLY to settle down as he proposes to girlfriend Charlene

Sunday 1st of August 2010 04:10:45 AM
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If she takes up swimming again, she won't be able to wear her engagement ring in the pool - she'd surely sink. Prince Albert of Monaco has proposed to South African former swimmer Charlene Wittstock - giving her a ring that more than makes up for his reputation as an eternal playboy. The royal palace said in a statement that the engagement was announced today between the 52-year-old prince and 32-year-old Wittstock.

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Sweden celebrates royal wedding

Sunday 1st of August 2010 04:10:45 AM
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The Swedish Crown Princess Victoria is set to tie the knot with Daniel Westling, her former personal trainer, in the country's long-awaited royal wedding. More than 1,000 guests, including royalties from around the world, were expected to attend the ceremony in Stockholm Cathedral on Saturday. Security was tight in the capital, with 7,000 security personell deployed, the biggest security operation ever in the Scandinavian country. The future queen's relationship with Westling, a commoner from a small town, has been under close scrutiny since it got known to the public eight years ago.

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Tesco sacked African royal over time off

Sunday 1st of August 2010 04:10:45 AM
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A Nigerian king-in-waiting has been awarded €10,000 compensation for unfair dismissal by Tesco An Employment Appeals Tribunal found that Tesco had failed to "adhere to any of the procedures" when it dismissed Edward Agbaje, of The Sycamores, Edenderry, Co Offaly. Mr Agbaje, who said he is now a taxi driver taking home €31 a week after expenses, had started work with Tesco in May 2006. Speaking at his home in Co Offaly yesterday, Mr Agbaje expressed disappointment at the level of the tribunal settlement. As he comes from royal lineage, Mr Agbaje had been required to carry out ceremonies in...

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