Royal Family

Prince Harry's charity polo match in South Africa over the weekend didn't quite go as planned ... unless he was trying to get thrown off his horse.

The prince was tossed head first off his steed, but bounced right back up and appeared unscathed. Good news for Harry, but better news for his ride.

South Africans needs glue too, ya know.

If you were a TMZ photog and could fire off one question to Prince Harry, what would it be?

From our vantage point our photog Colin did it right, because it could have at the very least gotten a chuckle.

Kate Middleton and Prince George were like any other mom and son checking out giant dinosaur bones at a museum -- except for the whole he's the next King of England thing.

The heir to the throne and his caretaker hit up London's Natural History Museum -- and attempted to blend in with their royal subjects.

Kate's following in Princess Diana's footsteps. George's late grandma was often criticized for giving Princes William and Harry a taste of the real life.

In Di's favor ... her boys turned out just fine. Upstanding leaders, who also know how to party.

Caitlyn Jenner has a great strategy for getting on best dressed lists ... copy Kate Middleton's wardrobe.

Cait duplicated the royal princess' look from her 2010 engagement party all the way down to her heels when she stepped out Thursday night for dinner in LA.

It's a pretty brilliant move on Cait's part considering Middleton is praised as one of the best dressed women in the world.

Now, if she could just get her hands on one of those fancy tiara thingys.

Dan Marino found a brand new wide receiver in London today ... Prince Harry of Wales ... who fired around the pigskin with the NFL legend during a charity event in the U.K.

Marino is across the pond with the Miami Dolphins ... who play the NY Jets at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

But before the game, he hooked up with Prince Harry to participate in an event called Walking with the Wounded's Walk of Britain -- where injured military veterans walk 1,000 miles in 72 days to raise money and awareness to soldiers injured during their service.

During the walk, the two stars found time to play catch -- and we gotta say, Harry's form didn't look too bad for a guy who's never strapped on the pads.

Side note -- nice beard Harry ... but you're no Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Casper Van Dien's princess is no longer his queen -- he's divorcing Catherine Oxenberg after 16 years of marriage.

Van Dien filed divorce docs in L.A. earlier this week, citing irreconcilable differences. He and Oxenberg have two daughters ... 14-year-old Amanda and 11-year-old Celeste, and he's asking for joint physical and legal custody.

The "Starship Troopers" star also doesn't want to pay spousal support to Catherine ... who famously starred on "Dynasty" back in the '80s. Casper isn't asking for spousal support either -- so, he's hoping for a clean break. This is the 2nd divorce for both of them.

Prince Harry spent the summer working in Africa on conservation projects and the bush seems to have rubbed off on him.

Harry was back in the UK Tuesday ... where he celebrated his 31st birthday doing royal duty, but all eyes were on his new beard.

David Drew Howe -- the Maryland man/TLC reality star who claims he's a direct descendant of the family that once ruled the Isle of Man -- is having trouble getting allegiance from his subjects.

TLC's "Suddenly Royal" premiered this week, chronicling the journey of Howe and family as they spend 6 weeks in the self-governing British island, trying to gain control based on his lineage.

The local parliament is scoffing British style, saying Howe "is not to be taken seriously." The spokesperson added, "the Head of State of the Isle of Man is and remains Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II."

Howe says he has legal claim to the throne because he placed an official notice in the London Gazette, claiming his rule and no one objected. He doesn't want to oust the Queen, but he wants the title and the perks.

On the surface the locals think Howe's a doofus, but we're told on another level they're happy the show is bringing attention, and hopefully tourists, to the island.

Prince Philip has a royally bad potty mouth ... and he doesn’t care who hears it.

Philip got testy with a meticulous photog during a group photo -- that included Prince William -- for the 75th anniversary of the “Battle of Britain.”

First, the 94-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II spouted out “just take it” to get the whole process moving along … but then he really lost his composure and let out profanity fit for a king … which he's not.

Get too close to Queen Elizabeth II, and you might take a shot to the face ... is the lesson a a 6-year-old girl learned at the hand of a Royal Guard.

The little girl, named Maisie, got the chance of a lifetime when she handed flowers and curtsied for QE2 Thursday in Wales.

But watch, right after her moment in the sun, Maisie got a quick reminder life sucks sometimes -- 'cause Lizzie's guard decided to snap off a VERY enthusiastic salute ... and nearly took off the kid's head.

Princess Charlotte is making her public debut -- and she already has to share the spotlight with her big brother, aka ... the Heir to the Throne.

Kensington Palace just released the first official photo of Prince William and Kate's baby girl -- who was born on May 2 -- and while it's an adorable shot ... it's not a solo portrait.

Prince George, who's a month shy of turning 2, is holding his little sister in the pic.

Oh, the life of the spare.

Prince Harry struck some emotional gold during his visit to New Zealand ... where he ran into a former teacher who holds a special place in his heart.

After his reaction to the unexpected reunion ... Harry could be the coolest Brit on Earth -- if that damn Clive Owen would just give him a chance.

Prince Harry just experienced how small the world really is ... because today he ran into his former teacher who consoled him during Princess Diana's tragic death.

The Prince got a huge shock while greeting an ecstatic crowd in Christchurch, NZ -- Vicki McBratney stepped forward and brought an unexpected smile to Harry's face. McBratney was by his side at London's Ludgrove School in 1997 as he dealt with the horrific news.

They shared a brief hug, friendly kiss on the cheek, and she handed him childhood pics from his school days -- and it's obvious they were close.

Cool moment for Harry.

Prince William and Kate Middleton caused a huge stir in London by taking their new baby out for a stroll amongst the commoners -- or at least they would have ... but instead a couple of look-alikes did it.

The imposters are definitely dead ringers for Wills and Kate -- and, of course, the baby stroller made everyone think they were getting a first look at Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. Several people shamelessly came up and asked for pictures.

Alas, the fake royals are really just Heidi Agan and Simon Watkinson -- they're kinda famous over there for posing as the royal couple -- but obviously not so famous they can't still fool the kingdom.

Kate Middleton bounced back hours after giving birth to a little girl who is now 4th in line to become England's head honcho, thanks to Prince William.

The third in line to the throne briefly left the hospital Saturday where his wife, Kate Middleton, gave birth to the 8 lb. 3 oz. baby. William returned 10 minutes later with 1-year-old George.

Daughter and mom are doing great, and William -- who was present during the birth -- did not look the worse for wear.

The baby -- whose name has not been announced -- is now 4th in line for the throne, behind Charles, William and George ... and 5th if you count Tommen Baratheon.

THIS is a sight to behold ... in the middle of the Cavaliers/Nets game Monday night ... British security swarmed the hardwood as Prince William and Kate Middleton held court ... for Beyonce and Jay Z.

You gotta watch the video ... at the end of the 3rd quarter at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the crowd roars as Jay and Bey saunter across the court to waiting royalty.

The 2 girls yak it up as the guys chitchat ... and it's all captured on the Jumbotron.