Far from paparazzi, the prince bid his single life goodbye in a bachelor party held in eastern England over the weekend
Far from paparazzi, the prince bid his single life goodbye in a bachelor party held in eastern England over the weekend
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Instead, at the weekend he marked the end of his bachelor days with a low-key private party, thought to have been held at a friend's country estate outside London.
Prince William and Harry
The party was attended by about 20 of the Prince's closest friends including James Meade, whom he met at Eton, and Thomas van Straubenzee who attended Ludgrove Prep School in Berkshire with the Prince.
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Hugh van Cutsem, one of Prince Charles's godsons, was also present.
His father owns a large estate in Norfolk, leading to speculation that it could have provided the perfect bolt-hole for a low-key event.
Guy Pelly, a nightclub owner renowned for his love of partying, is understood to have planned the stag weekend with Prince Harry.
But as with all good stag nights it appears the details of what went on are unlikely to emerge. All guests were sworn to secrecy.
Straubenzee yesterday declined to comment. He said, "I'm very sorry but I have got to keep it a secret. I hope you understand."
Yesterday, as Prince William and his friends returned from the weekend, a source at St James's Palace confirmed that the event had taken place but refused to divulge any details.
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The source said, "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."
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