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The king of clubs
10:21am Monday 11th February 2008
Comments (43)LAUGHING, joking and enjoying a convivial drink with friends, here is the future King of England nightclubbing in York.
This snap of Prince William enjoying himself in The Gallery, in Clifford Street, was captured by a reader of The Press during the Prince's tour of the city nightspots.
We revealed last week how Wills had visited the city for a night away from his training as a pilot at nearby RAF Linton-on-Ouse.
During his whistle-stop tour on Wednesday night, the Prince dined at Saffron Desi in York's Micklegate, popped in for a drink at Revolution Bar and finished the night in The Gallery.
Since coming to the area he has also taken in a flick at Clifton Moor's Vue Cinema.
If you see the Prince out and about, share your experiences with The Press newsroom on 01904 567131 or email newsdesk@ycp.co.uk
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Voice of reason, York says...
10:24am Mon 11 Feb 08
Elizabeth, york says...
10:25am Mon 11 Feb 08
i am the stig, in my car says...
10:28am Mon 11 Feb 08
If you see the Prince out and about, share your experiences with The Press newsroom on 01904 567131 or email newsdesk@ycp.co.uk
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Leave the poor lad alone.
He's already proved he's not stuck up by turning down offers of clearing VIP rooms etc just for him.
So as a return favour the least we can do is not stick a camera in his face every time he moves.
I'm sure now he is based at Linton he'll be out and about in York more offen, the novelty will wear off.
marc, says...
10:36am Mon 11 Feb 08
bjc, York says...
10:42am Mon 11 Feb 08
The guy's not asking (or wanting it would seem) any preferential treatment, just wants to do his own thing with his friends - like we all do.
Leave him alone.
Shakwow, APAC says...
10:57am Mon 11 Feb 08
I know, the paper should just leave the bloke alone, I mean, we have host of A list people in and around the city every night! Erm o yeah, maybe not, its just usually the chavs!!!
i am the stig, in my car says...
11:00am Mon 11 Feb 08
Shakwow wrote:A list or Z list, they are entitled to private lives just like the rest of us.
I know, the paper should just leave the bloke alone, I mean, we have host of A list people in and around the city every night! Erm o yeah, maybe not, its just usually the chavs!!!
When he's doing public appearances etc.. we are perfectly entitled to pictures and autographs, but after work as it were, privacy should be respected.
Franky, York says...
11:11am Mon 11 Feb 08
On Topic, says...
11:12am Mon 11 Feb 08
Shakwow, APAC says...
11:14am Mon 11 Feb 08
i am the stig wrote:The thing is, the paper has to sell papers, having a picture of you or I in there, nobody would buy, and nobody would read. But its Willy, people buy, people read, and people comment on it like you. Get the picture??
Shakwow wrote: I know, the paper should just leave the bloke alone, I mean, we have host of A list people in and around the city every night! Erm o yeah, maybe not, its just usually the chavs!!!A list or Z list, they are entitled to private lives just like the rest of us. When he's doing public appearances etc.. we are perfectly entitled to pictures and autographs, but after work as it were, privacy should be respected.
i am the stig, in my car says...
11:19am Mon 11 Feb 08
The thing is, the paper has to sell papers, having a picture of you or I in there, nobody would buy, and nobody would read. But its Willy, people buy, people read, and people comment on it like you. Get the picture??
I agree to an extent, the paper has to sell copies to get money to survive.
But its this bit that annoys me.
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The press is encouraging us to stick cameras in his face.
There are only so many photographers that can follow him on a night out in clubs etc... but he cant escape the general public.
Shakwow, APAC says...
11:25am Mon 11 Feb 08
i am the stig wrote:Yeah, thats a fair point. Cant imagine the paper paying big $$$ anyway for photos!!!
The thing is, the paper has to sell papers, having a picture of you or I in there, nobody would buy, and nobody would read. But its Willy, people buy, people read, and people comment on it like you. Get the picture??I agree to an extent, the paper has to sell copies to get money to survive. But its this bit that annoys me.If you see the Prince out and about, share your experiences with The Press newsroom on 01904 567131 or email newsdesk@ycp.co.uk advertisementThe press is encouraging us to stick cameras in his face. There are only so many photographers that can follow him on a night out in clubs etc... but he cant escape the general public.
Envelopes are brown, @ CYC says...
11:29am Mon 11 Feb 08
cutemloosebruce, York says...
11:39am Mon 11 Feb 08
Manwithaview, York says...
11:50am Mon 11 Feb 08
Manwithaview, York says...
11:50am Mon 11 Feb 08
Lt.Dobie, York- ish says...
12:23pm Mon 11 Feb 08
Manwithaview wrote:I agree, quite right M-W-A-V!
The majority of these comments are correct 'leave the lad alone' - the press are irresponsible asking people if they see him out and about to contact them - isn't that what contributed to his mothers death? - at least when he does become king he will likely to have been in touch with the ordinary people of our nation.
Being in touch is what the Royals have been so heavily criticised for. So now he's being in touch with the military, he's been slated for that too!?
Leave him alone.
oldgoat, York says...
12:39pm Mon 11 Feb 08
i am the stig wrote:Well said!
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Leave the poor lad alone.
He's already proved he's not stuck up by turning down offers of clearing VIP rooms etc just for him.
So as a return favour the least we can do is not stick a camera in his face every time he moves.
I'm sure now he is based at Linton he'll be out and about in York more offen, the novelty will wear off.
John M, says...
12:43pm Mon 11 Feb 08
cutemloosebruce, York says...
1:01pm Mon 11 Feb 08
R675, York says...
1:03pm Mon 11 Feb 08
I know the press really struggles for things to write - we all remember the story about the man having to cut his own toenails but asking people to stalk him is really taking the mick.
BL, says...
1:04pm Mon 11 Feb 08
cutemloosebruce wrote:Probably 'cos he wouldn't be able to run away from the cameras due to his feet being stuck to the carpet...
I wonder why he didn't go to Ziggys.....
cutemloosebruce, York says...
1:27pm Mon 11 Feb 08
misskittie, York says...
1:28pm Mon 11 Feb 08
i am the stig, in my car says...
1:35pm Mon 11 Feb 08
I wonder why he didnt go to Ziggys????
The only thing worth watching will be the sad sad slappers hurling themselves at him hoping to be Queen Chanelle-innit of Acomb.
Isn't Chanellen-innt a dancer at Ziggy's laptop?
That would be why he never went there then!
Bluesman, York says...
1:35pm Mon 11 Feb 08
To paraphrase The Simpsons, it's the last time I'll slap my Willie around.
i am the stig, in my car says...
1:41pm Mon 11 Feb 08
I have abit more respect for him now, none of the other royals, even in there youth would have gone to a regular nightclub.
And the fact he turned down having the VIP lounge all for himself and his mates shows he's on the level.
The others should follow his example, they could fully win the nations support back.
pickle, york says...
1:59pm Mon 11 Feb 08
The others should follow his example, they could fully win the nations support back.
Most of the others are stuck up snobs who don't deserve our respect and it wouldn't matter what they did to change, I will never have any respect for them.
cutemloosebruce, York says...
2:22pm Mon 11 Feb 08
i am the stig wrote:I dont think he does though, he probably had a team of security to get people out of his way. In the report about him going for a curry, it was said that people who wanted autographs were politely told no by his security.
Slightly off topic, I like the fact he chooses to mingle with the everyday people. I have abit more respect for him now, none of the other royals, even in there youth would have gone to a regular nightclub. And the fact he turned down having the VIP lounge all for himself and his mates shows he's on the level. The others should follow his example, they could fully win the nations support back.
i am the stig, in my car says...
2:28pm Mon 11 Feb 08
I dont think he does though, he probably had a team of security to get people out of his way. In the report about him going for a curry, it was said that people who wanted autographs were politely told no by his security.
According to that story he had one guard with him, and who approaches someone for an autograph while they are eating, thats just plain rude. No wonder he said no, and at least he said it politely to.
My mates was in the Gallery that evening and he was on the regular dance floor with everyone else, there was no security forming a protective ring around him or anything.
pickle, york says...
2:32pm Mon 11 Feb 08
i am the stig, in my car says...
2:38pm Mon 11 Feb 08
pickle wrote:But by doing one he opens the flood gates.
He didn't only have one guard with him that night, there was a few which were in the curry house and the gallery. Its natural that some people would ask for an autograph and he would be used to it - I'm sure he wouldn't think its rude, its to be expected when the future king is spotted.
That person calls and says I've just got Will's autpgraph, and in no time at all he's got a que, and they'll all be saying
"well, you signed his, whats wrong with me"
Its best to smile polite and decline when your out in private with friends.
Mike Oxhuge, Have a look says...
2:42pm Mon 11 Feb 08
exYorkist, USA says...
3:04pm Mon 11 Feb 08
If you see the Prince out and about, share your experiences with The Press newsroom on 01904 567131 or email newsdesk@ycp.co.uk
Good god, leave him alone. It's bad enough that the Press needs York residents to do their job for him but they're asking them to become stalkerazzi. It's pathetic that the Press is throwing its knickers onto the stage like this. Have some dignity, please.
Axe Man Jack, York says...
3:10pm Mon 11 Feb 08
encouraging I would say seeing as though the lad with be king one day. good on 'im.
cutemloosebruce, York says...
4:59pm Mon 11 Feb 08
Mike Oxhuge wrote:He was throwing up down Cliffird street at 2 am. He politely declined the kicking from the Foxwood chav squad.
He was seen in the kebab shop down the road later on. He politely declined the chilli sauce when offered.
the Butler, Cowichan Bay B.C Canada says...
5:38pm Mon 11 Feb 08
plaggy terry, classic cutz heworth says...
8:17pm Mon 11 Feb 08
misskittie wrote:om my days,, thats gotta be the funniest comment of week, im giving it plaggys award of the week, and its already monday,,, last weeks plaggy comment award of the week went on monday too.. keep it up folks and you too, could win plaggys comment of the week,!!
If he climbed the Minster, painted blue, singing god bless my grandma, I still couldn't care less about him, his mother, his father or any other member of his family. Just like he doesn't give two hoots about me, my mum, dad, goldfish etc. Oh the hilarity of his night out! The only thing worth watching will be the sad sad slappers hurling themselves at him hoping to be Queen Chanelle-innit of Acomb.
jules, york says...
9:41pm Mon 11 Feb 08
andyb, york says...
9:48pm Mon 11 Feb 08
jean clark, says...
8:39am Tue 12 Feb 08
visimp, york says...
1:27pm Fri 15 Feb 08
times must be hard or was he superimposed?
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BL, says...
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