– Prince Charles’ office on Saturday dismissed as “idle speculation” a newspaper report claiming the prince was considering becoming King George, rather than King Charles, when he takes the throne. The Times quoted two anonymous “trusted friends” as saying the heir to the throne — whose full name is Charles Philip Arthur George — had discussed becoming King George VII. Britain’s monarchs choose names at the time of coronation, and earlier kings and queens have adopted new names.
– Carrie Underwood is more than an American Idol: She’s Oklahoman of the Year as well. Oklahoma Today magazine picked the country singer who won Fox’s talent competition this year, saying the Checotah native encompasses all that makes the state great and has the character and humility to be so honored.
– Don Johnson and his wife, Kelley, are expecting their third child. The baby is due around May, Johnson’s publicist said Friday. The couple married in 1999 and have a 5-year-old daughter, Grace, and a 3-year-old son, Jasper. Johnson, 56, has two other children: a son with Patti D’Arbanville-Quinn and a daughter with Melanie Griffith.
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The Personals page was compiled by Cheryl Bowles from Tribune news services and staff reports.
