Britian's Prince Philip's nephew has written a tell-all book about the royal family.

Count Alexander von Schonburg, who is married to the prince's great-niece Princess Irina of Hesse, has written the tome - entitled 'Everything About The Royals' - which includes snippets such as what Queen Elizabeth carries in her handbag.

Colin Firth says the "quintessential Englishman" is a myth.

The 47-year-old actor - who played English gentleman Mr. Darcy in 'Pride and Prejudice' - thinks the stereotypical character portrayed by himself and other British actors like Hugh Grant doesn't exist in real life.

Britain's Prince Charles called a photographer "an annoying little prat" during a heated argument at the weekend.

The prince was riding at his estate in Sandringham, Norfolk, on Saturday morning (29.12.07) when he became "angry" and accused a photographer who was on a public road of getting in his way.

Sophie, Britain's Countess of Wessex, yesterday enjoyed her first public outing since the birth of her second child. The countess and her husband Prince Edward were greeted by a crowd of more than 1,000 people as they joined Queen Elizabeth at a church service in Sandringham, Norfolk, nearly two weeks after the birth of baby James.

Onlooker Mavis Hewson, who spoke to Sophie, said: "She told me the baby was very good and that his four-year-old sister Lady Louise loves him very much."

Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has a crush on Hollywood actor George Clooney.

The red-haired duchess - who has two children with her ex-husband Britain's Prince Andrew - confessed the 'Ocean's Eleven' star would be her perfect man, but admitted she is not his usual type.