The British Are Coming, The British Are Coming!

It might just be the best Monday ever. No, wait.. I think it actually is. After what seems like an eternity of waiting for details on Prince Harry’s rumored United States visit, the time has arrived. Altough the initial chatter was of a New York City visit, this tour is shaping up to be much more than that. In fact, it is more than I could have hoped for. Just when I thought there was no way to love the handsome prince even more after his dance party in Lesotho, he goes and adds a tour stop in my home state of New Jersey..no it’s not just to see me (although I’ve heard that’s why he requested this tour stop), he will also be visiting  Hurricane Sandy victims. Those of you who read my blog often and follow me on Twitter know that I reside in one of the hardest hit areas from the storm and fortunately my house and family made out okay. It is really touching and means so much that he will be coming to Jersey to visit those who lost everything in that horrible storm.

Not only is Prince Harry coming to the greatest state in the union, but on his May 9-15 tour he will also be visiting Denver and Colorado Springs, Colorado, Washington D.C., New York City and Connecticut. Activities announced thus far include stops at Arlington National Cemetery, Walter Reed National Medical Center, a community baseball program and a Sentebale polo match.

I can’t wait to welcome the white pants to the United States and anxiously await more details so I can plan accordingly! Stay with Keep Calm and Harry On as the momentous occasion draws closer! And to all my royal reporter pals, I hope to meet you when you’re in New Jersey – I’ll get you the best pizza!

UPDATE (11:55 am): According to E! Online and The Telegraph, the dates appear to be shaping up as follows:

-May 9-10: Washington D.C.

-May 11-12: Colorado Springs and Denver, Colorado

-May 13: Travel day back to East Coast (the best coast 😉 )

-May 14 – New Jersey and New York City

-May 15 – Greenwich, Conneticut

Royal Wrap-Up

Hello royal friends! I know I have been delinquent in my blogging duties lately – I blame my recent vacation to Hawai`i. Now that I’m back, let’s catch up on the events of the past few days!

Queen Elizabeth II Celebrates Her 86th Birthday – Saturday, April 21

Credit - The British Monarchy

This past Saturday, Her Majesty turned 86-years-old with the help of a 21-gun salute from the Royal Navy. The annual salute took place at Portsmouth Harbor on the south coast of England. Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday will be honored again on June 16 with a special celebration at Buckingham Palace. 

The London Marathon 

On Sunday, April 22, 37,5000 took to the streets for the 32nd annual London Marathon. Despite “beating” the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, in a friendly race in Jamaica last month, Prince Harry was there to show his support. The 27-year-old prince awarded medals to the participants, but of course it would not be a Harry appearance without a little fun and games; Harry teased the crowds that William and Kate would run in the 2013 marathon. Erase that penciled in date off your calendars, Mini Middletons, The Palace confirmed Harry was up to his usual tricks and the comment was purely a joke. Hey, they still have a year to change their minds.. 

Prince Harry to Return to the United States

It was announced on Monday morning that in two weeks time, Prince Harry will make a very welcome return to the United States on May 7. Harry will be honored by the Atlantic Council at a dinner in Washington D.C., receiving the council’s “Award for Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership.” The award is in recognition of the charitable work by he and his older brother, Prince William, for wounded servicemen on the road to returning to civilian life. I would like to add that the nation’s capital is only 3 hours from me, so, if anyone has any connections at the Atlantic Council, I am currently accepting applications for my new best friend.

 

Finally, I would like to share the best thing Huffington Post Style has ever created – a year in the life of Prince Harry. Swoon away… The Huffington Post, Style.

The article even resulted in a http://twitter.com/#!/HuffPostStyle/status/194851229027930112 from your very favorite blogger..me!

 

Sources/Photo Credit: The British Monarchy, Getty Images, The Daily Mail, The Huffington Post