Congratulations to Prince William and Kate Middleton

It's always an historic occasion when a future king marries, so I wish His Highness and his fiancee every blessing as they prepare for what will hopefully be lifelong, happy and fruitful marriage.

BBC reports it here with an interview with the couple.

I'm afraid I find the familiarity of the interviewer almost disrespectful. Is it acceptable to call an heir to the throne by his first name? What about 'Your Highness' or, at least, 'Prince William'? One thing I notice here in the US is the extensive use of titles as a mark of respect.

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Tragic deaths on Beaver Road, South Ashford

At midnight Saturday night I was feeling sorry for myself as the Church Hall alarm went off and I had to get up and sort it out. Little did I know that 15 minutes later two people would lose their lives as a car mounted the pavement just a couple of minutes' walk from here. The names of the two who died are confirmed as a 49 year old mother of three, Denise Head, and 67 year old Brian Moon. A 12 year old girl was critically injured. A 24 year old man has been charged with driving after consuming excess alcohol and failing to stop after the incident.

News of the accident is carried by the following, amongst others:
Kentish Express
Daily Mail
Yahoo
BBC

A floral memorial has built up outside the nearby Marino's Fish Bar. I have left a card offering sympathy and a Mass for the repose of the souls of those who have died, the injured and their families.