Harry & Meghan's Pilot Cool Under Pressure World Exclusive

Airline Captain Nigel Rosser and a first officer were operating the Boeing 737 when they needed to make a "missed approach" at Sydney's Kingsford Smith Airport on Friday.

Captain Rosser, highly respected technical pilot for Australia's "Flag Carrier", was carrying Prince Harry and his wife the Duchess of Sussex from Tonga at the end of a four day visit to Fiji and Tonga.

According to a Boeing pilot with decades of commercial flying experience, a missed approach or "go around" is a prudent choice when factors such as poor weather, a mechanical issue, unstable approach, or as in this situation another aircraft slow to vacate the runway to be used for landing. 

A go around or missed approach is encouraged by airline operators who rather a short delay, than placing the aircraft and it's passengers in a risky situation.

Pilots brief each other before each landing and this includes what to do in the event of a missed approach. 

Prince Harry, a retired RAF helicopter pilot would have appreciated Captain Rosser's professionalism in this situation. A quick message via the public address system would serve to update passengers and cabin crew and allay any fears.

🇹🇴 Hello Tonga! #RoyalVisitTonga pic.twitter.com/5OygU3uumT

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 25, 2018

WATCH as flight carrying Duke & Duchess of Sussex aborts landing into Sydney. @qantas pilot says reason was another plane on the runway - and sees the positives... “You’ll get another great view of the harbour”. #RoyalTour #HarryandMeghan pic.twitter.com/TLWA76vIuO

— Simon Atkinson (@atko1978) October 26, 2018

Baby Louis Heads Back To Anmer

New video has captured the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and baby son Prince Louis walking from Kensington Palace to their waiting helicopter. 

The threesome had flown into Kensington days earlier to attend the State Banquet in honour of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. 

Prince George and Princess Charlotte are on mid term break and remained at Anmer Hall during their parents absence. 

I wonder if Catherine was able to meet her new nephew, son of sister Pippa during their time in Kensington?

#Duke and #DuchessofCambridge leaving for Anmer Hall with Prince Louis this morning after attending last night's #StatBanquet

Credit: theprincegeorgeofcambridge on insta pic.twitter.com/x2McYX9C4G

— RegalFille (@RegalFille) October 24, 2018

The #DukeandDuchessofCambridge and #PrinceLouis departed from Kensington Palace back to Amner.#DuchessofCambridge pic.twitter.com/vPgSHRyiqg

— Christin Zi (@PackhamGown) October 24, 2018

Sussex Baby Bump

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are currently in Fiji and will travel to Tonga
tomorrow (Thursday). Last night Meghan wore a stunning blue evening gown in the Fijian capital of Suva.

The gown showed the growing bump of Baby Sussex whose life's journey will be charted by this blog. 

Spring is when the baby is due but given the size of the bump, early spring rather than later seems likely.

Louis Is 6 Months Old !!

Happy 6 months Prince Louis!

A busy day to the Cambridges. Catherine, William and Louis flew from Anmer Hall in Norfolk in preparation for last night's State Banquet in honour of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands.

As it is half term break, Charlotte and George most likely stayed in Norfolk. Photos and video of the royal trio disembarking from the royal helicopter at Kensington Palace are available on the internet. 

 The Duchess of Cambridge looked stunning at the Banquet and wore the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II as well as the Lover's Knot tiara. 

PRINCE LOUIS WITH KATE AND WILLIAM pic.twitter.com/L3wM0VWB1u

— Tea Time With The Cambridges (@TeaCambridges) October 23, 2018

 

New 📸 of the #DukeandDuchessofCambridge and #PrinceLouis. It seems to be from today arriving at Kensington Palace.#DuchessofCambridge#NLUK pic.twitter.com/8aukDXLwWK

— Christin Zi (@PackhamGown) October 23, 2018

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge accompany State Visit guests, including Prime Minister Theresa May, to The Netherlands State Banquet held in the Ballroom at Buckingham Palace. pic.twitter.com/1aMGtemN0I

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 23, 2018

 

Cambridge Cousin Updates

George, Charlotte and Louis of Cambridge's first cousin was taken out for a walk on the weekend.

The Duchess of Cambridge's younger sister Pippa and husband James Matthews were pictured walking their baby boy in their Chelsea neighbourhood.

On the other side of the world, Prince Harry and his wife the Duchess of Sussex have just wrapped up their first week of their Australasian tour.

Meghan, who is expecting the couple's first child ( another Cambridge cousin!) missed morning engagements yesterday in Sydney and rested on Fraser Island, Queensland today while Prince Harry undertook his royal duties solo.

It seems the Duchess is not suffering morning sickness but is feeling the effects of pregnancy tiredness combined with long haul jet lag.

Aunty Pippa Celebrates Baby Boy

Add Eugenie's wedding on Friday

The Duchess of Cambridge's sister Pippa has given birth to a baby boy! Pippa and husband James Matthews welcomed their little boy at the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital where Catherine and William choose to have their children.

Only three days before the birth, Pippa and James attended Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's wedding at Windsor Castle. 

Catherine and Pippa's brother James has visited his new nephew and no doubt Carole and Michael Middleton have visited too!

Baby Matthews arrived on Monday 15th October at 1.58pm. The boy weighed 8lb 9oz.

New dad James entering the Lindo Wing

Brother James Middleton visits baby

New Photo Of Eugenie's Young Bridal Party

Princess Eugenie has released a new photo of her little bridal attendants. Very sweet!

Flashback: Diana Pregnant With Harry

On February 11th, 1984, the Princess of Wales undertook her first official overseas visit. Diana flew to Norway and her visit was a success. 

Upon returning to the UK, Buckingham Palace announced that Diana and Charles were expecting their second baby who would be born in around September. 

The Princess looked beautiful in her red evening gown and still to this day the photos of that evening in Oslo are widely used to show a glowing, maturing royal princess. 

Enjoy the look at the unborn Harry, just as today everyone is staring at his wife Meghan's abdomen for signs of a bump.

Harry and Meghan Announce Baby On The Way!!

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex landed in Sydney this morning at the start of their Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga tour. 

To add to the excitement, Kensington Palace has just announced that Harry and Meghan are expecting their first baby next spring.

The couple who were married just five months ago were last seen at Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's wedding on Friday.

We look forward to recording the life of this new little royal over the coming years.

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in the Spring of 2019. pic.twitter.com/Ut9C0RagLk

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 15, 2018

Eugenie & Jack's Official Portraits

George & Charlotte Star at Eugenie's Wedding

Princess Eugenie's Wedding

Princess Eugenie of York will marry her long time boyfriend Jack Brooksbank on Friday, 12th October at St George's Chapel, Windsor. 

Eugenie and sister Beatrice were brought up in the Windsor area, first at a purpose built home Sunningdale then at Royal Lodge in the Windsor Castle grounds. 

Eugenie and Jack now live in a Cottage in Kensington Palace, just next to cousin Prince Harry.

Buckingham Palace has just announced the attendants for the day and Eugenie has included all of her young royal cousins and second cousins:

Bridesmaids:

• Princess Charlotte of Cambridge
• Savannah and Isla Phillips, daughters of Peter and Autumn Phillips
• Mia Tindall, eldest daughter of Zara and Mike Tindall
• Maud Windsor, eldest daughter of Lord and Lady Frederick Windsor. Maud is a classmate of Prince George and also a goddaughter of Eugenie.
• Theodora Williams, daughter of singer Robbie Williams

Pageboys:

• Prince George of Cambridge
• Louis de  Givenchy, whose parents are friends of the bride

Prince Edward and wife Sophie's children Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn will be special attendants. Louise and James are first cousins of Eugenie. Lady Louise was bridesmaid for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2011 and is regularly seen at royal events. James is a little shy and is seen in public less often.

Princess Beatrice will be maid of honour and the groom's brother Thomas will be best man.

Little George and Charlotte will be wedding attendants for the fourth time.