Prince Harry Decompressing, Chelsy Davy Delighted
Prince Harry’s long-term girlfriend, Chelsy Davy, is said to be very happy about the Prince’s non-deployment to Iraq. As well she might — his danger would translate into a period of acute anxiety for her, waiting for news back home.
After the bombshell rethink by the Army chief, Harry has been give a couple of weeks for “decompression”. Some might think that an unusual word for his normal method of letting off steam.
Over the weekend, the News of the World suggested there are plans to spirit him into Afghanistan “to fight the Taliban”. This would be done in absolute secrecy, so the enemy wouldn’t even know he was there.
It’s hard to imagine members of the Taliban reading the News of the World — an icon of Western decadence — but surely the paper must know that this kind of intelligence will find its way back to those who would dearly love to capture the Prince?
So, Afghanistan is definitely out then! It looks like the UN for desperate Harry. Who, though, will blow that mission before it begins? Chelsy could end up in a state of constant euphoria as “her Haz” remains confined to barracks at Windsor. The Prince could finish his Army career with only three medals : for the Boujis and Mahika campaigns, and the British equivalent of the Purple Heart for enduring testing hangovers without complaint. Poor Harry!
We’re also hearing that Harry and Prince William are planning an all-night bash immediately following the Diana Concert in July. Clarence House is totally spooked over this, thinking it would give the wrong impression if the two Falstaff Princes are seen falling out of a nightclub to mark the 10th anniversary of their mother’s death.
Meanwhile, Prince William is to accompany Kate Middleton (remember her?) to a wedding, according to Katie Nicholl in the MoS. This is a long-standing engagement apparently which neither wants to cancel.
Makes you think, though, doesn’t it?
I think the party would absolutely be the wrong message to send. The concert looks good, especially with a mix of older and younger performers. But a party, given both princes’ recent press, would probably be a bad idea. Maybe they could get away with it if it was private?
Also, I really hope Prince William gets back together with Kate Middleton. God forbid, we wouldn’t want her getting a nasty smoking habit because of the break-up
By Bex on May 21st, 2007 at 4:50 pm
As a nearly 60 year old woman who lost her greatly loved Mother in 1985 and will never get over her death, I would like to say the following. Ten years ago, Prince William and Prince Harry lost their Mother, Princess Diana, in sudden and very tragic circumstances. Their lives will never be the same again. Now, on the tenth anniversary of her death, they commemorate her life with a solemn church service for close family and friends, and a concert for all who wish to come among the many who loved and revered Princess Diana. These events satisfy in their turn the religious/mourning and the memorial/commemorative aspects approrpiate to the marking of a tenth death anniversary. It will show no disrespect in my mind if the young princes wish to have a party with their friends following the concert. Princess Diana, who dearly loved her children and is now in Heaven, would want them to be happy and enjoy life, which, as she knows, is often, tragically, too short.
By Gigi on May 21st, 2007 at 6:19 pm
Judging from the way the Princes have planned the memorial concert and service with the help of Fawcett it seems that it is being done more for PR than to remember Diana and this party proves it!!! Most invited guests have nothing to do with Diana or betrayed her Charles and Fawcett must have really done their job when the Princes were at their most vulnerable as teenagers mourning her death to brainwash them into airbrush her from history. News Alert to Charles and Fawcett Diana will never become a footnote in history and Fawcett is just another JOHN BROWN.
By Trudie on May 21st, 2007 at 8:23 pm
I agree with Trudie. I would love to see a kind of party with all the representants of the charity associations Diana worked with, and a memorial service with her sons, the people who were her true friends, and her family. Thats all. The concert is a very strange idea and I never found it good. And an after party is even more strange. They can partying and drink all the year whenever they want. She was their mother so they do what they want, but they must remember that she was also a public woman, people are expecting something good. Thats not because it’s not our business that does mean they can do rubbish. Making an after party with alcohol and guests who have nothing to do with her is nonsense. She loved society life events but she was healthy.Great CH refused the after party. Im sure the day following the concert will show disappointments.
By Lilyfromfrance on May 21st, 2007 at 9:25 pm
Lily the concert may have sounded strange but Diana was a well know patron of the arts and parts of the concert reflect this such as Andrew Lloyd Webber and the English National Ballet but a Party afterward with drinking and partying does not fit the personality of Diana instead of spending money on a party why not take the money they would have spent and with the proceeds of the concert make an even bigger contribution to the charities. but on the whole scheme of things this really has nothing to do with Diana.
By Trudie on May 22nd, 2007 at 2:29 am
Sorry Trudie, I still find the concert very strange
Whats that excuse the National Ballet thing? So people will see just one or two things she liked between Kanye West and James Morrison. How great. When they will settle down and will be less excited by partying all the time they will realise how crap their idea was, but for the moment they act like wild puppies. Her mother never brought stability to the Monarchy, she made it a mess, but she had a good heart and she has done something inestimable for it, the Monarchy transited the cap of the 21st century without any question thanks to her. Even the people who didn’t like her must realise how much she made for this institution. She really deserved better than concerts and parties. I don’t mean that the better thing to do is about sadness and nostalgia, but really, their idea is too questionable and too selfish for being convinced to me. Ofcourse it will bring money for charities, but if her sons could do charities in real life more than one or two times a year, then it would be even better. You will see, the day following the concert, the only thing the medias will talk will be Chelsy and Lily Allen’s togs. But afterall thats not my business.
If she was my mother I would certainly not honor her memory thanks to Lily Allen, Joss Stone, PDiddy or Take That. Thats not what I call the Arts Im afraid
By Lilyfromfrance on May 22nd, 2007 at 8:22 am
You’re right though, Lily. Yet another concert packed with superannuated rock stars and nobodies. Even Al Gore has a concert in London now. It’s all so boring.
It will be interesting to see if Kate turns up.
By John on May 22nd, 2007 at 8:29 am
Hey John! Godd morning! How are you today?
Even Rod Stewart and Bryan Ferry are hasbeens. For me at least.
“rock stars”. Well you are too nice, I can’t see any
By Lilyfromfrance on May 22nd, 2007 at 8:34 am
Good morning, Lily. I can see from the comments already that this concert is going to be divisive, dredging up all the old antagonisms surrounding Diana. We’ll have those who worship the ground she walked on , and those who believe she caused as much trouble to the Monarchy as the Abdication crisis, slugging out the old arguments all over again. She should be allowed to rest in peace now. There’s been enough public discussion around these events to last us a century. We should let the historians work out her place in history.
I can’t see the use of yet another event designed as a sentimental outpouring of repressed grief. Ughhh!
By John on May 22nd, 2007 at 9:09 am
This may sound strange coming from me, but i absolutely agree with you Lily.
I also saw another comment of yours, about Chelsy Davy, and how she does not seem the kind to fit in with the royal set because she looks too free-spirited and likes to do what she likes to do.
Absolutely. Her and Harry have to be longstanding during months together, not just falling into each other’s arms after long periods of being apart. Absence does make the heart grow fonder.
I wonder, like you, how they will weather out staying for long amounts of time together, day to day. If they can pull it off, bring on that wedding.
By mary on May 22nd, 2007 at 10:27 am
Lily coming from your perspective you’re right it will not honor Diana the only question will be what did you think of Chelsy’s outfit.
By Trudie on May 22nd, 2007 at 10:53 am