Prince William's Ex in Spotlight

Millions of women around the world have breathed a happy sigh-they still have a chance at becoming Britain's next princess. But it looks like Prince William's ex-girlfriend has a bright future ahead of her. She is now in a "powerful position" to launch a fashion career outside royal circles, according to Majesty magazine editor Ingrid Seward.

"I am sure she will dedicate herself to her career. She is a smart person and anyone would be pleased to snap her up," Ms Seward said, adding, "I am sure she will get herself together; she doesn't really have much choice." British publicist Max Clifford said that both the prince and Middleton will get "massive media coverage" in their next relationships. Twenty-four year old William is now one of the most eligible bachelors in the world.Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Tony Blair is urging the public to give them both privacy. "I think, in respect of Prince William, they are a young couple. We have had the announcement, fine," Mr Blair said.

"They should be left alone now without reams of stuff being written that I can assure you, from my experience of royal stories, most of which will be complete nonsense. I think, now it has been announced, they should be allowed to get on with their lives."

It's somehow doubtful that the British media will let this one slide so easily!