Kate Middleton's uncle was warned about his hedonistic lifestyle over fears he would embarrass the British royal family.

Gary Goldsmith, who was recently captured on camera boasting about supplying illegal drugs and prostitutes, was urged to tone down his partying ways more than a year ago by security services who were concerned his behaviour could affect Kate's relationship with Britain's Prince William.

Britain's Prince William is set to announce his engagement within the next few months, according to well-informed sources. The future king - who made his first public appearance with girlfriend Kate Middleton for five months at a polo match over the weekend - is odds-on with bookmakers to propose to Kate by the end of this year after receiving a sudden rush of knowledgeable bets.

William Hill spokesman Rupert Adams said: "Almost all the best suggest that the announcement will come in the next few months."

Britain's Prince William doesn't want to fly first class. The 26-year-old royal - who is third in line to the throne - has asked his aides to cut his traveling costs wherever possible by avoiding expensive first luxury tickets.

A source said: "He is determined to get his traveling costs down. Obviously there will be occasions when his security team will advise him against this, but he has told us that his default position from now on will be to turn right when he enters an aircraft."

Kate Middleton and Chelsy Davy are no longer speaking. Chelsy - who dated Prince Harry for five years before they split in January - reportedly distanced herself from Prince William's girlfriend Kate when she suggested Chelsy ignore Harry's partying and alleged infidelities.

A source told Britain's The Daily Mail newspaper: "When they last saw each other Kate told Chelsy not to make such a fuss about Harry being away."

Lady GaGa is trying to seduce Britain's Prince Harry. The raunchy "Poker Face" singer thinks the 24-year-old prince - who recently split from long-term love Chelsy Davy - has a sexy accent and a handsome face.

She told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "I spotted him last year in a club and couldn't take my eyes off him."

Britain's Prince William has spent $80,000 on a holiday with girlfriend Kate Middleton. The prince has splashed out on a private chalet in the ski resort of Klosters in Switzerland, shunning the royal family's favorite five-star hotel Walserhof.

William, 26, is planning to travel with exclusive tour operator Descent, which offers "the best ski experience that money can buy" - including Michelin-star home-cooked dinners and a limitless supply of Perrier-Jouet champagne.