Britain's Prince Andrew plans to hire a new press officer to improve his public image. The Duke of York, dubbed the 'Playboy Prince', personally interviewed candidates for the role and has chosen former ITN journalist Ed Perkins.

The prince sees the 32-year-old as the perfect man to restore the nation's faith in him, following a string of negative stories concerning his lavish lifestyle.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth and husband Prince Philip are planning a second honeymoon in Malta to mark their diamond wedding anniversary.

The royal couple plan to celebrate being married for 60 years by returning to the Mediterranean island where they enjoyed many happy holidays as a young married couple.

Britain's Prince Andrew has come under fire for spending $12,000 of taxpayers' money to fly to a golf tournament.

The Duke of York - nicknamed Air Miles Andy for his frequent flying - traveled on the Queen's Flight jet to and from Scotland to attend the British Open golf championship.

Britain's Zara Phillips was set to be a target for militant fathers' rights group Fathers4Justice.

British police discovered the group's plan to disrupt next month's Gatcombe Horse Trials, held at Zara's Gloucestershire home, by chaining themselves to the fences and are now investigating the organization.

The women in the British Royal Family upped the style stakes at the opening day at Royal Ascot on Tuesday with an array of stunning hats. Queen Elizabeth, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall and Princess Michael of Kent thrilled the crowds at the Berkshire racecourse with their stylish outfits as they entered the ground in the traditional carriage procession.

The queen, in shocking pink, was in the first carriage along with husband Prince Philip and son Prince Andrew. They were followed by Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, who sported an off-white dress with black embroidery, topped off with a feather trimmed hat, and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, who wore an elegant cream creation.