Prince Charles, Camilla in City of Brotherly Love
Prince Charles, Camillain City of Brotherly Love
PHILADELPHIA -- Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, are making a whirlwind trip to the city this weekend to get a big slice of Philadelphia culture.
The royal couple was to arrive Friday afternoon and spend about 24 hours visiting everything from historic sites to modern neighborhoods, fine arts patrons to urban painters, gospel hymns to classical music.
"Their Royal Highnesses are going to experience a very broad cross-section of Philadelphia," said Oliver St. Clair Franklin, the city's honorary British consul.
This morning, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall were expected to be welcomed by Mayor John F. Street and Gov. Ed Rendell at Independence Hall. The building is where American colonists severed their ties with Britain in 1776.
The prince and duchess will visit the Liberty Bell, then attend a reception nearby at the National Constitution Center, according to the British Consulate-General.
Later, they will travel to west Philadelphia to meet with college students and see at least one of the city's 2,700 murals. One of their planned stops is International House, a nonprofit organization housing nearly 400 students, scholars and interns from more than 65 countries.
Tonight, the couple will attend a white-tie event at the Academy of Music in downtown Philadelphia.
B.B. King hospitalized
GALVESTON, Texas -- B.B. King was hospitalized for a low-grade fever following the flu but was in good condition Friday, his management agency said.
The 81-year-old bluesman was expected to be discharged Saturday, a hospital spokesman said. His agency said he plans to perform Tuesday in Fort Worth.
"He's doing great," Tina France, vice president of Lieberman Management of New York. "He's in good spirits and cracking jokes."
King had been scheduled to perform Thursday at the Grand Opera House but was admitted to The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, said Paul McCarthy, a nurse administrator.
King, who has a history of diabetes, was taking antibiotics for a 100-degree fever, France said.
Today's birthdays
Singer Bobby "Blue" Bland is 77. Actor James Cromwell is 67. Rock musician Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) is 62. Ballet star Mikhail Baryshnikov is 59. Country singer-musician Richard Young (The Kentucky Headhunters) is 52. Rock musician Janick Gers (Iron Maiden) is 50. Actress Bridget Fonda is 43. Country singer Tracy Lawrence is 39. Rapper Tricky is 39.