Prince Harry is about to do his long-awaited Walking with the Wounded trek to the South Pole. He leaves this weekend! But before he left, he got to do an event with some of his men (and some Aussie men who are competing against him) at Buckingham Palace with the Queen. And Harry also did an event today in Trafalgar Square. Harry looks amazing in black polar fleece, right? You wouldn’t think a cute ginger would look THIS dashing and sexy in black polar fleece and track pants, but there you go. Harry has that naughty look too, like his pants pull off in one swipe and he’s about do a Magic Mike strip show. Bless him.
I’m also including a photo of a blonde Dominic West – I’ve always liked Dom, but this blonde does not suit him. Dom is going to lead the Commonwealth Team (Canadians, Australians) while Alexander Skarsgard is hopefully still scheduled to lead the American team. Apparently, Alex has been training his ass off the past few weeks, which is why we haven’t seen him in a while. GO ALEX!! I feel like we should be putting money on this. I’ve got ten bucks on Alex and the Americans.
Here’s a video of the Queen greeting some of the men participating in the challenge. You know what I loved? The part where Harry leaned in and joked about sharing a tent with one of the men and the Queen laughs. Like, it’s a genuine, sweet laugh. She has a great laugh!
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How is it, he looks hotter and hotter each day?
BooBooLaRue – it’s the Mountbatten genes winning over all the others. Philip was quite a hottie even by today’s standards.
@LAK
Prince Phillip was indeed very handsome.
Prince Hot Ginge looks delicious in these shots.
Prince Phillip was sexy–he reminds me of my neighbor that I visit. He’s around Prince Phillip’s age–he showed me some pictures of him and his wife when they were younger–Good God. He looked like James Dean but with dark hair–had the swagger and everything (even while holding a baby).
I’ve heard how crochety Prince Phillip is–my mom just told me this story about this man named Charlie, who lived at the nursing home where she used to work. At this nursing home, they kept all the lights on in the common areas, so all the old people could see–the lights were controlled by the hospital, not the nursing home (so they couldn’t turn them off). Every night, Charlie would take his pajama pants off, walk around in his boxers and undershirt and try and turn off the lights saying “Who turned on the damn lights! I ain’t payin’ this bill! This is bullshit! Bullshit!” And my mom would say “Charlie why do you care–you don’t pay the bill?” And Charlie said “Well who pays it, if I’m not?” And my mom said the government paid it. She said he narrowed his eyes and said “BULLSHIT!”
Gotta love crazy old guys.
I’ll put $10 on Harry! I know Alex S also has military training but Harry was in Afghanistan so I’m thinking he’ll have the edge. We should donate the bet money to the WW when it’s over.
Or I could blow all my winnings on shoes and Cumberp0rn.
Cumberporn definitely.
Ohhh shoes!! Ok maybe some Cumberporn
How are you paying for cumberp0rn? Is there a secret pay-per-view tumblr that we need to know about? That is nothing but Cumby and Hiddles dancing in loincloths? God, I hope so.
Unless you’re actually thinking of buying Cumby. Then I want to write you a check in exchange for some kind of timeshare deal. My kids don’t need to go to college.
I’d put money on Hot Harry as well, although I won’t be disappointed if Alex wins either. Both are so friggin hot!!
Afghanistan is nothing compared to the swedish winter. Alex definitely has the upper hand, military training in sweden is cold and brutal.
Word. My money would go on Alex, and CB, I think donating money to the WW Project is a great idea.
Is it weird that I would want to do something like this? Not because of the admittedly hot teammates. But because I would want to trek to the South Pole. I think I’d kick all their asses. Except Alex’s. Because I agree with An, Alex is going to push his team hard and himself harder.
OK, I will take the bet, Celebitchy. You’re on.
So I, like Kaiser, am saying Alex and the Americans will take Harry and the Australians for $10.
Please excuse me now while I practice my “USA (led by a Scandinavian)” chant.
bring it J, I got $10 on Harry.. (sorry Alex)
I must admit, I was surprised by your choice… but I like your dedication.
I will make sure your Viking does not feel the sting of your defection for too long. I just hope, when I return him to you, he’s not too broken.
just make sure the important parts are still bang-able and we’re all good
Miss Eyre, He’s not just Scandinavian — he’s SWEDISH. And we’re better them all them other cold *waves hand in air* Nordic countries. Just ask us, we’ll tell you.
*digs out fashionable MN Viking horns & braids hat*
See? Ain’t I cute? 😉
Wait — we need a chant too?
Dayum.
*digs around in Mary Poppins bag for chants*
Nope nothing.
*sigh and hangs head*
So are you declaring yourself Team ASUSA?
OH MY GAWD WE’RE A PALINDROME!
You had best bring it now, Tru(e) Blu(e)s.
Fanty, I am terrified of what you are naming your team.
Anyway, we have LadySlippers and she’s in costume so pfft.
ps – LadySlippers, I know you are still new but somebody should really have warned you about dressing up like a Viking around me. I hope you have running shoes on.
I’ll match your $10 on Harry! I assume we’re doing it for bragging rights and all money will go to WW no matter who wins?
Great idea, by the way.
And chants, blu. We are doing it so we can make up chants.
(without my second cup of coffee, I thought you mean Weight Watchers when you said WW and I was going to say – no, I give them enough money. How about the charity these guys are walking for? So you see, I am an idiot.)
Us Brits are aweome at chants. And sing alongs. That’s what pubs are for!
Two pence, six pence, twelve pence a shilling
All for Harry, it’s so bloody thrilling!!!
(That’s as good as I get on 12 cups of tea.)
I’m putting my $10 on Dominic West. He’s pickled and will therefore be immune to the cold.
I’m putting my sad little $10 on them too. Canadians are used to the cold, & every Aussie guy I’ve ever met has been a rugged, scrappy s.o.b. They both seem tough enough for this.
However, Caveat: If I want them to win, they won’t. So my back-up will be the Brits.
My 10 are on Harry. I’m Canadian so should be cheering for West, but I get the feeling Harry is just naturally good at this stuff and will be a able to take the other two out 🙂
Um . . . they’re all pickled, T. Fanty! (Skarsgard football cheers, and Harry pretty much anywhere?)
Excellent. This is all shaping up well.
I am a bit behind, I was selecting my “yay. you made it!” outfit and blu already has her chant. I have to go down three sand get Anoninga’s help on ours.
Oh, since both hare and Marie are on that team, are you the True Blu(e)s?
I’m a bit biased, but I sort of like the True Blu(e)s. How about The Blu(e)s and Royals? That’s a regiment in Britain.
We shall start planning our victory party now!
True Blu(e) .. good call, I like it!
How about Tru(e) Blu(e)s, blue marie? That addresses my pathological fear of the letter “e”.
It works for me blu!
Hand to God I parenthesized your (e) in my above comment before I saw you comment, blu. If we weren’t embroiled in a bitter battle for walking dominance, I would, once again, declare our titled sisterhood! The Marchioness always remembers.
10 STERLING on Harry!!
I should have known you would take up for ol’ Blighty, LAK! No, I mean seriously, I should have known.
Never mind – ASUSA is stronger than ever. I am not sure why we are stronger than ever but the acquisition of a name has helped considerably, I feel.
J. Eyre: A Prince on a horse ALWAYS wins!
The Viking was a temptation, but the prince wins.
Sorry Commonwealth or whatever the others are calling themselves.
ps:- i have just landed back in London and there are posters on the tube for this challenge. It’s amazing.
How are we going to keep track (and smack talk)?
Hawt diggity DAMN, he is goooood-looking!
Most definitely!
When is Harry NOT hot???
*swoons*
And can we get both Harry porn AND Cumberporn? I know I am a greedy b!tch but I’m owning it all! And with enthusiasm! 🙂
The Brits! One of the guys did the North pole 6 months after a leg amputation finishing 4 days ahead of schedule. They are all amazing, but am rooting team Glenfiddich!
I’m rooting for Alex and the American team!
We need to some up with a name for it, don’t you think? Something incorporating Scandinavians, Vikings, USA, Vampires and Walking? Like The Walking Yankee Draugen’s March to Yggdrasil?
I may need to go back to the drawing board not hat one…
I’m gonna root for the Swedish led American team! I’m an American of Swedish decent (my avatar is my state flower).
People forget that we Americans HATE to be bested by the Brits!!!
The Viking better bring his A-game. Or there will be blood (no pun intended. Okay, maybe pun intended).
😉
We’ll need punnery, keep at it.
Alex has been filming The Giver in Cape Town for the past month, that’s why he wasn’t there.
“I’ve got ten bucks on Alex and the Americans.”
And pssst, you could donate that $10 to the charity instead. 😉
Oh goody! It’s summer down there!
So good to see McNulty’s face on this site!
Way to go, Harry! I’m torn. I love Harry and I love Alex. Team Wounded Warriors!
The Queen looks so pleased with Harry.
On just about anyone else, a fleece jacket and trackpants would look sloppy. But on Harry, it looks almost elegant. I don’t know how much of it is his personality that’s pulling it off and how much of it is due to clothes that were probably custom fit for him, but it really is a good look for him.
For the first time, the queen looks so cute and sweet!
I know! She and Harry seem to have such a wonderful rapport.
He’s so cheeky with his granny!
Team Commonwealth! Where are my fellow Canadian and Aussie Celebitches? I’m all alone here!
Here for ya Cora and Snazzie,
Team Commonwealth, but it doesn’t really matter, they are all worth cheering for.
I Just love the Queen, and my mom is her doppleganger..
My dad looks more like Sid Ceasar than Prince Philip, though!
On my way to London at the end of the month. My secret wish is to catch a glimpse
of a royal.. any one of them!!!
Team Britain all the way!
Best of luck Harry and his team!!!!
What angelic said! Gotta vote for my home country.
Yes, yes, Prince Harry looks adorable. But, it’s his voice + ACCENT in the video that make me want to take my clothes off!
+1
And it was so sweet to hear him say “Granny” so casually yet looking a bit nervous cause he wants his Granny to love what he loves and to see the value in it. Could just be me projecting cause I loved my Granny too and wanted her to be proud of me.
That little joke “I shared a tent with him grandma” was adorable
Did he say grandma? I thought he called her Nan…but my hearings not what it used to be!
I think they actually call her Granny.
I thought he called her ‘Gran’, but wasn’t sure. Either way… loved it!
I heard “gran”.
She can’t stop grinning at him. He’s obviously a favorite in the family.
Actually it sounde alike Granny which even more adorable! any grown man saying the word granny is fab and when it’s Harry talking about or to the Queen well then its on par with puppies in giraffe suits – to wit:
http://i.iscute.com/6do
Can’t stand how cute this is! And that’s how I feel about Harry too 🙂
I love Harry and think he’s really hot; but truth be told, I don’t think he’ll be good looking as he ages, so I’m just enjoying him now, in his youth…..
Objectively Harry isn’t “good” looking now. He’s not ugly imo (I love ginger men!) but he’s not drop dead, mouth hanging open gorgeous.
Harry’s appeal lies almost entirely in his personality and that doesn’t age.
I agree completely.
And I greatly admire Harry for this undertaking. I think he’s out to make a difference in this world, and he will do so.
I agree – his appeal is in his ease and charm.
All the charm in that family went to Harry!
Scandinavian led American team FTW!
Instead of $10 I’ll bet 10 days locked in KP with Harry. If we lose my consolation prize will be 10 days locked in KP with Harry! 😉
My gawd you are good. Well played, Reece.
Yes, that was definitely good, but we are NOBLE, j.eyre! We’re doing this for charity instead of our base, carnal desires.
@bluhare True very true. How about $10 whatever the outcome.
Although my carnal desires are generally my first consideration in everything, I don’t have a dog in this fight so I am, in fact, simply supporting my countrymen… and the irony of them being led by ASkars.
And the chants, dammit! Now I must come up with a chant.
Yes. I think we *all* know about your carnal desires, j.eyre.
How about (for your chant)
Alex, Alex, you’re so fine
You’re so fine you blow my mind
Oh Alex!
I’m not very good at this. I sucked at cheerleading.
PS Reece, you’re on. Who’s going to hold the money?
Dammit, Reece bested us. I’m not afraid to play dirty. I think we should kidnap her and throw her into a dungeon. Does Thornfield have one of those?????
Must plan her demise….
*drums fingers while concocting evil plan*
I thought everyone up thread was holding the money? I’m good for it tho.
LadyS you have to find me. I’ll give you a hint. I live on the Pacific side of the US. Keep in mind, the terrain includes mountains, forests, deserts, varying coastlines and an active volcano. Find Me! HA
You’re all missing the real story here. The Queen wasn’t wearing gloves! I thought she always wore them when being introduced to people at events like this.
I noticed that when she shook hands! I knew something was different but couldn’t put my finger on it.
Good eye, Bluhare!
Oh that hot piece of mmmmmm can lean in to my ear and murmur that the ground is cold on Tuesday and I’d be all whoops silly me, now where did my pants go?
My money is on Alex and his team. I talk smack about Alex but I really do admire how hard-working he is, and very determined. I think he is genuinely a really determined guy who would fall into hell to win or be the best at something. He’s a natural-born leader. And he’s big and really strong, doesn’t smoke, and I just bet he eats healthy food. Maybe he drinks a lot but I bet he’s been drying out since training. I think all around he’s got what it takes to lead his team to victory. I’m actually really super-excited for this!!
Team America, but why do we have a Swede leading us? Still love Alex, though. I think Harry looks hot because most men his height tend to be lanky, but Harry is built. Those broad shoulders, yum. I loved Dominic in The Wire and The Hour, but that hair is no bueno.
Lady, I have NO idea. I find it odd and I’m a Swedish-American. I mean, it’s not like we here in the States have a lack of people willing and able to do this…
*scratches head*
Two things:
1. I never thought I would say this but Harry has turned out much hotter than Wills. Wills’ appeal is that he has many similarities to Diana and so the masses flock.
2. In that first pic he looks A LOT like the guy everyone accused Diana of sleeping with. A LOT!
I’m so glad you mention beautiful Harry looking a bit like Di’s bit on the side – I thought the very same thing. Everytime I look at him I try to find something of Prince Charles in him, but so far my search is in vain. Ah rumours, gotta love em…
It was Captain James Hewitt if I remember correctly… go google some images…
Um, please always cover Harry. He is so fun!
Whatever…. You’re all gushing over his looks because he is a prince. Reality is he isn’t *that* special.
What he is doing with his position and influence is hot, though.
I find I react to Harry’s charm and his ability to navigate his role with ease. It’s not always about looks.
My $10 is on Alex & Team US, but I’m fangirling over everyone nutting up for this, soldiers included, because damn. I’m sewing my hybrid US/Swedish flag in 3…2…. As for why Alex is leading Team US, why the hell not!? I don’t see anyone else willing or able to step up. So GO USA and GO ALEX! Now I’m off to finish rummaging for my mascot costume. http://thedroidyourelookingfor.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/killthewabbit1.jpg I just need my spear and magic helmet. And beer. Lots of beer. Yankee Doodle could be a blonde with braids, right? What?
Oh and a bromance between Harry and Alex needs to happen. Like yesterday. Those two were made for each other.
Oh Miss Eyre! Please look! I’m not the only one dressed for battle! And Minx comes with her own set of horns!!!!!!
So do I still need to be fleet of foot?
Yum yum yummm. My money is on hot ginge, no worry if he wins or loses. He has a twinkle in his eyes that makes him so attractive.
he’s got a voice like prince charles… all smooth. MMMmm