Prince Harry Outsmarts the Press for William's Bachelor Party

By Elizabeth Yun Posted Mar 28th 2011 03:15PM

All celebrities can take a cue from Prince Harry after the seemingly impossible stunt he pulled off on behalf of his big brother this weekend. The younger royal threw the soon-to-be-wed Prince William a bachelor party (or stag party if you're from the other side of the pond) that managed to elude the prying eyes of the very intrusive press.

A month before William's April 29 wedding to longtime love Kate Middleton, his younger brother and best man, Harry, planned an ultra-private bachelor party with approximately 20 of William's closest friends. The only statement from the palace was a vague one: "I can confirm that Prince William's stag party happened this weekend. It was an entirely private event and we don't intend to make any further comment."

According to The Telegraph, club owner Guy Pelly teamed up with Harry to plan the event, but instead of painting the town red, the boys opted for a low-key getaway at a friend's country home two hours outside of London. Harry's original plans to spend the weekend doing watersports in Devon was scrapped when details leaked to the press and a flock of journalists flooded to the purported site.

His backup plan proved to be much more successful, managing to evade the British press that has been a constant presence in William's life since he was a child. And his guests, who were all sworn to secrecy, won't be budging anytime soon either. Thomas van Straubenzee, a party guest and former classmate of William's, only said, "I'm very sorry but I have got to keep it a secret. I hope you understand."

Now, whether Middleton's younger sister and maid of honor, Pippa, can follow suit remains to be seen. There is speculation that Middleton's bachelorette party is planned for this weekend at her family home.

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Monday 28 March

By Chuck

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UH they're already betrothed -- he's soon to be MARRIED!

By KR

They must have been thrilled when Tiger Woods' gift arrived - 6 strippers and 6 porn stars - at the bachelor party.

By Jennifer

I swear when I say I wish them well!! But please, the Royals don't mean that much to me, I am an American. Perhaps if I were in the UK, I'd understand the hoopla with them, but really, I just don't. As I said, I wish them well, but wish all this was situated more to the UK than here.

By Cinbad

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Way to go Prince Harry! Please let all the hollywood douchbags in on how to keep private things private. Oh wait, they don't want to know - that's why they became hollywood douchbags!

By stu

wish i was there. i heard harry is a lite weight & 2 beers short of switching teams.

Tuesday 29 March

By Leslie

stu - Best. Statement. Ever.

Tuesday 19 April

By Joyce Spencer

Although Kate certainly is lovely, Diane will always have special place in my heart, she had a smile that would touch one's heart.

Sunday 08 May

By Jeannie

I agree that Kate is lovely but Diana will always have a special place in my heart. She was so beautiful inside and out. She did so much good for so many people. RIP Diana. I miss you.

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