At approximately 12:30pm there was a commotion in the gardens of the royal palace. Prince Regulus had just sat down for lunch with his family when an unauthorized visitor approached them. Reports vary on how he got there or how close he got before aiming his wand at the royal family. There was a scuffle between him and the prince's bodyguard and the would-be assassin was killed. He also carried a large hunting knife and a note that requested that Prince Regulus and his family be eliminated at all costs.
While a Prophet article has not yet been published, rumors have already spread starting within the palace starting with the royal families and the knights, trickling down to the servants and other noble families. Rumors are inconsistent, with some saying that Regulus is dead along with several guards all the way to it was an innocent mistake and the man didn't need to be killed. You get to decide which rumor your character has heard (or something different!)
The Daily Prophet article will be published later this evening, but feel free to talk about it now with as many lies as you want.