Duchess Kate ‘is turning Kensington Palace into a nightclub’ for Harry’s b-day

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On Friday, St. James Palace/Kensington Palace finally handed out the firm itinerary for Duchess Kate’s first solo royal trip on behalf of the Queen. Kate is heading to Malta on September 20th and she’ll be staying overnight. Prince George will not be coming with her and “sources” speculated that William will be taking care of George “on his own.” Ten bucks says George is shipped off to Carole Middleton though, don’t you think? Anyway, Kate will be there to celebrate Malta’s 50th anniversary of independence and she’ll even be meeting one-on-one with the prime minister and president of Malta. She’ll be watching some military presentations and visiting the National Library and a bunch of other stuff – go here to read about her jam-packed two-day schedule. It really does look busy, but it also looks like a lot of fun tourist stuff and sight-seeing and garden parties.

Before Kate heads to Malta (which will likely be her only major royal work in September), she’s also in charge of putting together Prince Harry’s 30th birthday celebrations. I heard that she was putting together a dinner party for Harry’s birthday at Kensington Palace and a few weeks ago, sources said Harry didn’t want a big party because he’s got the opening of the Invictus Games that same week. But Kate wants to do a big blowout and turn KP into a “nightclub.”

KATE MIDDLETON is masterminding the party plans for her brother-in-law’s 30th birthday next month. Latest reports suggest that the Duchess of Cambridge is working with one of London’s top hotspot owners, Guy Pelly, to turn one of the rooms in Kensington Palace into a nightclub on September 15 for Prince Harry’s big day.

Both the Duchess, Harry and his brother Prince William have been friends with Guy for years, having also attended his wedding earlier this year. The guest list for the exclusive bash is said to include Harry’s closest friends, family – and two of his ex-girlfriends. But according to the Mirror, the fourth in line to the throne does not mind seeing old flames Cressida Bonas, 25, and Chelsy Davy, 28.

An insider told them: “Harry has no problem with seeing his exes all under the same roof. Let’s just hope they don’t either.”

The source then told the Mirror that the Duchess may have also invited charity worker Camilla Thurlow, 25, who Harry has been spotted getting close to in recent weeks. This follows his split from Cressida in April after meeting in the summer of 2012.

Clubbing into the early hours at Kensington Palace is not the only partying that Harry will be doing near his birthday. The day before he turns 30, the Prince will be rocking out with the likes of the Foo Fighters, Kaiser Chiefs and Ellie Goulding at the Invictus Games Closing Ceremony. The games, which were set up by Harry this year, and are a Paralympic-style sporting event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women.

As well as this, a documentary, titled ‘Prince Harry at 30: From Hellraiser to Heartthrob’, is also set to be released before the Prince’s birthday. From serving his country in Afghanistan to the embarrassment of those naked photos in Las Vegas – Harry has seen highs and lows over the past decade as well as constant speculation over whether he will settle down like his brother, William. The documentary, planned by ITN productions and DRG, will celebrate the life of perhaps the most eligible royal bachelor.

[From Express]

This is the same Guy Pelly who was just found guilty of drunk driving in July. It was Pelly’s second drunk-driving conviction and his driver’s license was yanked. But hey, Pelly is one of Harry and William’s closest friends and he keeps all of their secrets, so why not invite him to organize some kind of palace nightclub, I guess.

As for Harry’s exes and possibly his current lady all at the same party… That’s the part that doesn’t ring true to me. Harry doesn’t want to see Cressida, I tend to think they ended badly (made worse by the back-and-forth in the press post-breakup). And Chelsy… well, he probably wants to see Chelsy, “the one who got away,” but Chelsy is reportedly engaged now. Harry is probably heartbroken. As for Camilla Thurlow… I don’t know. Star Magazine had a story this week where sources claimed Harry is “completely hooked” on Camilla because she doesn’t drop everything to be with him (she’s the Anti-Waity?). A source says:

“She will turn Harry down for dates if she has something going on. She’s very confident and that makes Harry want her even more…She has no problem sharing a pint of lager with Harry… she doesn’t try to impress him by being something she’s not. She’s the complete opposite of everyone Harry’s dated, which could be just what he needs.”

[From Star Magazine, print edition]

Sigh… I remember when the American and UK tabloids used to describe Cressida the same way. Like, Cressida was the Anti-Waity for a while too, Cressida wasn’t at his beck-and-call, Cressida didn’t want The Ring, blah, blah. This Camilla girl sounds more like a throwback to Chelsy.

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  1. Irishserra says:

    Please let the Queen join the festivities and please let there be video! I’d love to see her living it up in a dance club!

  2. GiGi says:

    IIRC, there have been several parties where whichever palace has been “turned into a nightclub”, right? So that’s the grain of truth for this story…

    As for the Malta trip… I’m surprised by the itinerary, actually. It’s A LOT of events – 10 in 2 days? That’s a lot of “on” time. And while it’s not coal mining or brain surgery, it is difficult in its own way. I recently had to host an event where I had to be “on” for several hours. By then end of it, I was done. I felt like I could barely speak another word or take another step. And I was shocked, because I hadn’t done anything particularly strenuous, just having to be that present and engaging for hours on end absolutely finished me. It made me look at that kind of royal “work” in a different way.

    • LAK says:

      LOL – 4 of those engagements are simply transporting Kate from A to B or quick, meet without greeting, per required protocol.

      ….BUT!! those end of year numbers are coming up, so we’ll say that every single thing, like walking across a square which is the only way to reach one building from another, is a separate engagement. Gotta look like one worked!!

      • ArtHistorian says:

        I can’t helpt but laught about crossing a square to another event is counted as a separate engagement. It is slightly ludicrous!

      • GiGi says:

        LOL! Really!?!? Nevermind, then… I, too, can ride a tram from point A to point B without working too hard 😉

      • notasugarhere says:

        Walking across a square. Taking a boat ride. Yes, a lot of this looks like 1) call everything you can an “event” for the end of year tally or 2) a vacation.

        Will this be part of a vacation with William, either pre- or post- the Italian wedding?

      • anne_000 says:

        It’s sad how everything has to be dumbed down when it comes to Kate that even the simplest things seem like achievements of great effort,

    • Charme and... says:

      @Gigi
      Kate will not have to work so hard. She engages with important peopel for 20 min maximum, 10 min maximum if it is peasants.

      • Pippa M says:

        Walking a few feet smiling and shaking hands what’s the work. Even PGTips workwr harder than workless Waity doolittle.

  3. Nicole says:

    I have this suspicion that Kate has a crush on Harry based purely on the way she looks at him in photographs.

    • wolfpup says:

      They often look so charming together. Maybe Harry is someone that she feels more natural with, than she seems to be when she appears with Will (she still seems to be starstruck by Will). I think that Kate’s dependent nature,, as well as her kindness shows when she is with Harry, who always seems a genuine prince. I think that William also looks most comfortable when Harry is around.

    • wow says:

      She glows around Harry. Positively GLOWS. It’s like she just can’t help it.
      Glows in the same way she did in the early stages of her dating William and in the same way she did when she bounced down the hospital steps with George.

    • FLORC says:

      People see what they want.

      Personally, I think Harry just has that type of bright personality. William seems too proper and cold at events and Harry is always cracking jokes it appears.
      It’s a dull theory imo.

    • Fue McCormick says:

      I tend to think it’s Harry’s personality that makes people look charming around him. He makes people feel at ease.
      I’m not a fan of ‘plain jane’ Kate but since we have the same birthday I understand, personality wise, where she’s coming from and how uncomfortable she must be when it comes to royal activities. Don’t get me wrong, we love the attention, but the crap that comes with it and having to speak with people we don’t know on a ‘topical’ level … uggghhhhhhhh … terrifying …

      • may23 says:

        @notasugarhere “- Kate Middleton has a flirty nature around men, no matter which men they are.” HAHAHAHAHAHA!

  4. Abbott says:

    Kate will spend a ton of money turning a room at KP into a nightclub and then decide it needs to be held elsewhere. This is how this works, right?

  5. Backwards says:

    Pelly used to own nightclubs in London so he would be the best person to plan this!

  6. notasugarhere says:

    “I heard that she was putting together a dinner party for Harry’s birthday at Kensington Palace and a few weeks ago, sources said Harry didn’t want a big party because he’s got the opening of the Invictus Games that same week. But Kate wants to do a big blowout and turn KP into a “nightclub.””

    So, sources are saying that Harry doesn’t want a party. Kate Middleton is planning these things against his wishes, because what, she’d rather plan a big unwanted party than do royal work? It is his birthday, he should get to decide. It will be interesting to see what happens, this is from the Mirror after all (completely made up).

    When is the date of the September wedding they’re all rumored to be attending in Italy?

  7. whipmyhair says:

    Anyone want to take bets on how long a holiday Kate needs to recover from a two day trip and throwing a party?

    I’ll put $5 down on a two week holiday to the South of France.

  8. Francis says:

    Sounds like a blast..
    I’ll bet Kate gets a few dances in with Harry. 🙂 I totally think she crushes on him, but it’s innocent in sweet , sis n law type way.
    Party sounds like it’s going to be FUN!

  9. joy says:

    I hope she’s using #pippatips to plan this party!

  10. HWalesWatch says:

    Fact checks:

    -Guy isn’t out of the nightclub business. He owns Tonteria (where Harry & Camilla were spotted smooching. The only time they’ve been seen together.) Harry is a regular patron.

    -The Invictus Games end the day before Harry’s birthday.

  11. Lara K says:

    Is it just me or does it seem like Kate is so freaking bored that she cooks up this crap in a desperate attempt to feel some excitement?

    Although if I had her life I’d be bored to tears too.

    • FLORC says:

      Between the options of Charity work and parties it’s always parties. Or between raising money and spending money it’s alaways spending money.

      I tend to think this is busy work for Kate to feel useful without having to do work. And not actually something Harry was begging to have. No doubt he;ll enjoy it. He just seems to have shown himself to be more of a party guy without a red carpet involved. This sounds red carpet attention.

  12. MaryShaw says:

    Did Chelsy really dumped him because she hated the life of a Royal? Or were they just like any normal couple having issues and couldn’t make it through?

  13. hmmm says:

    A nightclub? How original.

  14. MinnFinn says:

    Someone needs to remind Kate to rent a few pool tables. Harry likes billiards.

  15. Dancinnancy says:

    Thank you for continuing to use the poppy pictures – I cannot get enough. I’ve ordered one!

    Also, if you can’t be stupid at KP – what is the point of being royal?

  16. HoustonGrl says:

    I’m not surprised Kate is in charge of this. It’s her value-added…She’s the “awesome, fun, party girl” with all kinds of time on her hands to please Prince William and now Prince Harry.

    • maybeiamcrazy says:

      But is it pleasing if he doesn’t want the party? I’d be annoyed.

    • Pippa M says:

      Waity value added: more time to bargain at discount stores for Prince George, hair clothes and party for the royals. Value added (not) for sure.
      Let’s see if the rest of the royals especially Princess B*E Zara Mike and not just HM POW will be invited.

      This is the best of Waity workless cannot can do just like carole muddletons (pippa party poop tips).

  17. Megan says:

    I believe the original plan was a dinner party at KP followed by a party at Pelly’s club with Harry out of the club by 10:30 so drunken antics didn’t overshadow the Invictus Games. Sounds like Harry wants to contain the entire evening. You know cell phones and cameras will be collected at the gate to ensure there are no embarrassing pics.

  18. SoCal says:

    Prince Harry’s 30th should be a grown-up royal affair in which guests wear black tie, no sleazy nightclub theme, that’s expected.

    Kate’s Malta tour is weak, all she is viewin g is art, art and art! The Agency for Youth seems likea visit her husband would do. Why not visit a hospital, school? Is there anything named after the Queen in which she could do a ribbon cutting?

  19. The Original Mia says:

    Seriously doubt Kate is throwing Harry a party. If anything, Harry is throwing himself a party. Why does he need his sister-in-law to do anything for him? Besides…isn’t Kate too busy getting Amner Hall ready for their new country life? And if she can handle renovating 2 households, raising Georgie, and planning a disco party at Kensington, what in the hell is preventing this capable woman from working with her charities and taking on royal duties?

    • notasugarhere says:

      “what in the hell is preventing this capable woman from working with her charities and taking on royal duties? ”

      See now, you’re assuming she’s *capable* of more than working out, shopping, vacationing, and party planning.

      • Charme and... says:

        Never assume that high-ranking politicians, buerocrats or aristocrats / royals were stupid or incapable. Instead assume “corrupt” – it is the right term in most cases.
        Kate is corrupt in that way that she likes to live like a Royal and having her perks paid for by the taxpayer but that she hardly gives anything in return.

    • Pippa M says:

      Mia.
      Well said. +1000.
      But very funny considering the sensible logic – what with the workless Waity doolittle ma carolla muddleton family PR and phony Cannot.

      Article state Waity workless doolittle ‘masterminding…” right – blowing tax payers pounds not to King Harry’s taste.

  20. anne_000 says:

    So basically Kate has the time, resources, connections, & use of a very appealing & sought-after location (KP) to organize & plan a great big bash for personal partying, but is not able to do the same thing for a charity of hers in order to raise money for it.

    Why? Because she’s very very busy doing things that are more important than her charities & she needs a very very normal life in order to focus all of her attention on raising George because having two or three nannies for him is not enough & doesn’t give her enough time to do anything else.

    Ironic that the same location she’s using for personal partying was once used by charities which had to be kicked out for W&K’s personal enjoyment. Priorities, people. Priorities.

    • Charme and... says:

      Excellent point! The Royal Family and especially Kate don’t deliver much return on investment. The taxpayer pays some 30 mio Pounds plus millions for security for them and Kate can’t be bothered to work 2 days / week.

  21. may23 says:

    Just cannot imagine Kate planning a good party. It would be one hell of a dull party.

    • Pippa M says:

      Anne 000 and May23
      +1m .
      Even worse if pippa party poop Tips employ.

      Workless Waity doolittle and ma corella strategy for cheapness, drunk open legs. Falling in cars, flashong – not so intact at KP.

      This is the best of Waity workess can come up with the use of tax payers millions in KP renovations, and all the staff Willnot and Waity cannot have.

  22. Pippa M says:

    Off topic _

    Anyone note PGTips and cousin Mia resemblance – strong Windsor / facial looks skin like g grannie HM.