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William back to work after split | William back to work after split |
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Prince William has returned to work after it emerged at the weekend that he had separated from long-term girlfriend Kate Middleton. | |
The prince is at Camp Bovington in Dorset continuing his army training. | |
His long absences from London as a result of his military career have been blamed for putting pressure on the four-year romance. | His long absences from London as a result of his military career have been blamed for putting pressure on the four-year romance. |
The break-up remained front page news in the UK, with papers offering varying accounts of how the couple split. | The break-up remained front page news in the UK, with papers offering varying accounts of how the couple split. |
William, an officer in the Blues and Royals, is training to become an armoured reconnaissance troop leader. | William, an officer in the Blues and Royals, is training to become an armoured reconnaissance troop leader. |
'Single man' | 'Single man' |
The Daily Mirror reported that William, 24, ended the relationship with Kate, 25, by mobile phone on Wednesday, while the Sun claimed they agreed to separate during a March holiday in the Swiss Alps. | The Daily Mirror reported that William, 24, ended the relationship with Kate, 25, by mobile phone on Wednesday, while the Sun claimed they agreed to separate during a March holiday in the Swiss Alps. |
From students to sweethearts A Royal romance flounders Are media to blame for split? | From students to sweethearts A Royal romance flounders Are media to blame for split? |
In contrast, the Daily Mail said that William had been "effectively acting as a single man" since February. | In contrast, the Daily Mail said that William had been "effectively acting as a single man" since February. |
Prime Minister Tony Blair had previously said the pair should be "left alone" by the press. | Prime Minister Tony Blair had previously said the pair should be "left alone" by the press. |
Factors offered to explain the split have included Miss Middleton's background, the Royal Family and the pressure of intense media attention. | Factors offered to explain the split have included Miss Middleton's background, the Royal Family and the pressure of intense media attention. |
It is understood that lawyers acting on behalf of Miss Middleton's family have already asked for the press to leave her and her relatives alone. | It is understood that lawyers acting on behalf of Miss Middleton's family have already asked for the press to leave her and her relatives alone. |
She spent the weekend at home with her parents in Berkshire, while William was photographed outside a London nightclub. | She spent the weekend at home with her parents in Berkshire, while William was photographed outside a London nightclub. |
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