Scandalous news from inside the bubble of tabloid warfare:

A senior editor at U.K. tabloid the News of the World admitted plotting to tap into the private telephone messages of aides to Britain's royal family, including Prince Charles and his two sons.

Clive Goodman, 48, pleaded guilty today to one count of conspiring to intercept communications at London's Central Criminal Court. Glenn Mulcaire, 35, the head of a crisis consulting firm, pleaded guilty to the same charge, as well as five counts of hacking into the messages of supermodel Elle Macpherson and other celebrities.

Police began investigating the pair when staff at Prince Charles's official residence raised concerns about security breaches, after the News of the World published a story containing private information about Prince William. Goodman's lawyer, John Kelsey-Fry QC, said his client was apologetic about his actions.

News of the World editors Andy Coulson went on to say the paper was very, very sorry and they'd be willing to make a "substantial donation" to a charity of Prince Charles' choice. Like Orange mobile or a big spy satellite conglomerate.