The Royalist - Who Calls The Shots Around Here?

Who Calls The Shots Around Here?

Written by Dr. Janice Seto
Sunday, 18 May 2008
Page 7 of 10 Those such as Nicholas Soames MP who spoke out in support of Prince Charles during the media-led 'War of the Waleses' stay within the circle. Invariably, many of the loyal royal exes also find their phone calls put through by the Palace switchboard. Koo Stark has continued to maintain her discretion in interviews published since her early 1980s romance with Prince Andrew. However, friends can't always be relied upon to be quite so discreet. The jury is still out in Denmark, where Crown Princess Mary has faced not a little embarrassment thanks to the loose-lips of her best friend and bridesmaid, Amber Petty. She was deemed to be an unsuitable choice as godmother to Mary and Frederik’s children, prompting Amber to go public with her disappointment. Now a radio personality in her Australian homeland, Ms Petty’s 'done a Fergie' by telling stories about her own private life, such as her delight at finding herself enjoying a passionate kiss with a younger man during a New Year’s party. While maintaining this tie to her pre-Frederik days helps keep Mary sane and connected to her pre-royal self, some might question whether it’s all that sensible? << Start < Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next > End >>

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