Well, the sums have been tallied and the results published - Prince William's flight training during his short time with the Royal Air Force cost the taxpayer upwards of £50,000.
If Kate felt that hosting her own table inside the Royal enclosure at Ascot would cause heads to turn, what on earth was she thinking by allowing her mother to attend?
*Ding*Ding* We have Kate "Princess in Waiting" Middleton in one corner versus Jessica "The African Queen" Craig in the other! Who are you putting your money on?
This week saw Prince William begin his training with the Royal Navy in Dartmouth, Devon. William has jumped in head first, joining other recruits practicing maneuvers on the river Dart.