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www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Prince William seen for first time since father's diagnosis and wife Kate's surgery

Prince Charles is undergoing treatment for an unknown form of cancer.
Other members of the royal family, including Prince William, will take on additional engagements. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
London

Prince William seen for the first time since returning to royal duties after King Charles' cancer diagnosis

Prince William returns to royal duties after his father's cancer diagnosis and his wife's surgery.
William hosted an investiture ceremony and attended a charity fundraising dinner, while still focused on caring for his family. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Prince Harry spotted as he arrives in UK to see father after shock diagnosis

Prince Harry has rushed to the UK to be reunited with his father, Prince Charles, following Charles's cancer diagnosis.
Harry's visit raises hopes for reconciliation and healing of rift between him and his family. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Prince William statement on King Charles' shock cancer diagnosis not necessary'

Royal experts predict that Prince William will not publicly comment on his father's cancer diagnosis.
They believe it is up to the King and the Palace to release any statements. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

King's cancer diagnosis: The three weeks of royal family health scares

Prince Charles has been diagnosed with cancer, but it is not prostate cancer.
The Princess of Wales and Duchess of York are also dealing with health issues, including abdominal surgery and skin cancer. [ more ]
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UK news
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Queen thought Princess Diana was better match for Prince Andrew', new book claims

The late Queen Elizabeth II thought Princess Diana would be better suited for Prince Andrew than Prince Charles.
The Queen had reservations about Diana's age and ability to differentiate between her future husband and his royal duty. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Hotel concierge who has served royals and presidents for 40 years awarded BEM

A hotel concierge who has been welcoming royals, presidents and rock stars to Belfast for 40 years has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM).Martin Mulholland, the head concierge of the Europa Hotel in Belfast, has been awarded the honour as part of the King's Birthday Honours list.I got a letter at home and my wife rang me and said there was a very official looking letter so I rushed home and there it was, it was a surprise, a big big surprise, he said.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

What the papers say May 9

As most of Britain goes back to work after the coronation weekend, many of the papers feature the official portrait of the newly-crowned King.The Sun, the Daily Express, Metro and The Times all depict Charles on the throne in his full regalia.Also carrying the coronation portrait of the King in all his splendour, the Daily Mirror reports on the cost-of-living crisis, writing that two million households are being ground down by unrelenting high prices.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Royal fans flock to Windsor Castle for coronation concert - live updates

1683479341 Good evening!Tonight we're hoping to bring you some entertaining coverage of the coronation concert, which will include performances from headliners Take That, Lionel Richie and Katie Perry, plus opera singer Andrea Bocelli and Sir Bryn Terfel.Here's everything you need to know ahead of time: Take That, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie among musical acts to perform tonight Roisin O'Connor7 May 2023 18:09 1683483230 Gareth Malone has said he hopes he can redeem himself during the Coronation Concert after he suffered a major technical issue when he performed in front of the King during a Royal Variety Performance.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Who's performing the Coronation ceremony and what happens?

The long-awaited Coronation of King Charles III is due to take place next weekend after a rocky year for the royal family.Charles will be crowned alongside the Queen Consort Camilla, who will be officially referred to as the Queen following the illustrious ceremony in Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Alexis Ffrench: Charles' powerful voice championing conservation matches my own

Alexis Ffrench said his own thoughts and feelings on environmental issues are very much in tune with King Charles.The classical-soul composer will be performing with British singer Zak Abel, a 70-piece orchestra and the house band comprising the Massed Bands of the Household Division and the Countess of Wessex's String Orchestra during the Coronation Concert on Sunday.
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Toronto
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

More details coming soon on 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Toronto

New book by Robert Hardman reveals insights into Prince Charles's future as king.
Book provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the monarchy might change under Charles's reign. [ more ]
Europe news
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Europe news

The Crown': The History Behind the Final Episodes

The second part of The Crown Season 6 brings the show to a close after seven years of success.
The final episodes focus on the royal family in 1997, Prince William's popularity, and Prince Charles' marriage to Camilla Parker Bowles. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Europe news

Ticketmaster Finds Itself in a Royal Mess Over Coronation Concert

At five minutes past noon on Tuesday, Ticketmaster sent Joe Holmes and many others in Britain an email: Congratulations, you have been successful in the ballot for two tickets to King Charles's coronation concert.Mr. Holmes, a student in his final year at the University of Essex, saw it immediately while checking his email and rushed to click the link to claim his tickets to the concert, an official coronation event that will take place a day after King Charles III is crowned only to be met with a message saying that none were available.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Europe news

No, King Charles III won't pay any inheritance tax on his massive gain

In 1993, Queen Elizabeth II and her heir, then-Prince Charles, reached a deal with the government in which they agreed to voluntarily pay taxes but to be exempt from an inheritance tax.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Europe news

The queen's coffin will leave Buckingham Palace at exactly 2:22 p.m.

On any other Wednesday, the walk from the gates of Buckingham Palace - along London's leafy Mall bordering St. James's Park and past bastions of power like Downing Street - would be full of tourists taking in London's premier sights.
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Washington Post
10 months ago
Washington Nationals

King Charles III's introduction to Major League Baseball was a 1970 Senators game

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets Screech, the Nationals' mascot, at Wednesday's game.(Niall Carson/Reuters) To celebrate last month's coronation of King Charles III, the Nationals on Wednesday hosted their second annual "US-UK Friendship Day" in partnership with the British Embassy in Washington.
IndieWire
10 months ago
Independent films

'The Crown' Expanded to Recreate the Queen's Most Challenging Decade

Curated by the IndieWire Crafts team, Craft Considerations is a platform for filmmakers to talk about recent work we believe is worthy of awards consideration.In partnership with Netflix, for this edition, we look at how the crafts team behind "The Crown" evolved its visual language and storytelling for Season 5. From the series' inception, "The Crown" has been structured to evolve as the story of Queen Elizabeth's reign unfolded.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Prince Harry claims James Hewitt rumours were plan to oust him from royal family'

Prince Harry has claimed that tabloid rumours his biological father was James Hewitt were an attempt at ousting him from the Royal Family, a court heard.The Duke of Sussex appeared in the High Court on Tuesday to continue his phone hacking trial against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), who he is suing for damages.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Harry claims tabloid James Hewitt rumours were plan to oust him from royal family'

Prince Harry has claimed that tabloid rumours his biological father was James Hewitt were an attempt at ousting him from the Royal Family, a court heard.The Duke of Sussex appeared in the High Court on Tuesday to continue his phone hacking trial against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), who he is suing for damages.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

David Attenborough believes Charles will give conservation full backing'

Sir David Attenborough said the future of humanity depends on state leaders giving their full backing to environmental issues which he believes the King will do.The broadcaster and naturalist, who turns 97 on Monday, appeared on BBC One with Kirsty Young as part of its coverage ahead of the King's coronation on Saturday.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Europe news

Royal Reads: 6 Books About British Monarchs and Coronations

As King Charles III, the man formerly known as the Prince of Wales, is crowned on Saturday, some royal watchers will simply tune in and enjoy the pageantry; others prefer to come prepared.If you're in the latter category, you may want to read up on who's who, what to expect and what the Stone of Scone is.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Europe news

Royal Reads: 6 Books About British Monarchs and Coronations

As King Charles III, the man formerly known as the Prince of Wales, is crowned on Saturday, some royal watchers will simply tune in and enjoy the pageantry; others prefer to come prepared.If you're in the latter category, you may want to read up on who's who, what to expect and what the Stone of Scone is.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Filming of The Crown under way in St Andrews, where William met Kate

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The sixth series of Netflix show The Crown has started filming in St Andrews, where the Prince of Wales met his now wife.The new series of the show will feature William's time at the University of St Andrews, where in 2001 he met and later fell in love with Kate Middleton, now the Princess of Wales.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
11 months ago
Washington DC

DC Theater's Biggest Night Returns With the Helen Hayes Awards - Washingtonian

The event will be held in person on Monday, May 22, for the first time since the pandemic.The Helen Hayes Awards-the DC theater community's biggest night out-is back with an in-person ceremony for the first time since the pandemic.The awards show will be held at the Anthem on Monday, May 22.The event celebrates musicals, plays, and world premieres from the 2022 season.
The Paris Review
11 months ago
Books

At Chloe's Closet Sale - The Paris Review

In the high noon heat of the big hot sun, the intersection of Broadway and Lafayette was an ouroboros.A snake eating its own tail, a snake that was not a snake at all but actually a line of mostly women-who were nearly all young and definitely all well dressed-waiting to go inside a NoHo loft to go shopping.
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
London

Sussex police committed to solving' Vishal Mehrotra murder case

Sussex police are to re-examine the case of a murdered schoolboy who disappeared on his way home more than 40 years ago.Vishal Mehrotra, eight, vanished from west London in July 1981 and part of his remains were found in Rogate, West Sussex, seven months later.No one has been convicted for his murder.
www.standard.co.uk
11 months ago
London

Sussex Police to re-examine unsolved murder case of Vishal Mehrotra, 8, who went missing in London in 1981

P olice are re-examining the case of an eight-year-old boy who was abducted as he walked home from school in London in 1981.Vishal Mehrotra went missing as he returned home to Putney on the day of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's wedding.His body was found in woodland in Rogate, West Sussex, around seven months later.
Secret London
7 years ago
London

10 Facts We Bet You Didn't Know About London At Christmas

It's Christmas in London.You have presents to buy, work parties to attend and lots of lights to see.Any time left between that?Why not learn where it all began for Christmas in London, and impress everyone with your facts over Christmas dinner?Ho-ho-ho!
1.The first commercial Christmas card was printed in London in 1843.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
London

Like a clown in a tutu': London's National Gallery architect steps into row over revamp plan

The architect of the controversial Sainsbury Wing of the National Gallery in London has publicly hit back at plans to completely rebuild it, accusing the new designer of making our building look like a circus clown.When it was completed in 1991, the Sainsbury Wing, designed by Denise Scott Brown and her husband Robert Venturi, was derided at first by modernists and traditionalists.
BBC News
1 year ago
London

EastEnders pays tribute to The Queen in pre-show special scene

"I mean the country's lost... we've all lost our nan.
...
"I just remember I was so happy," she said.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
France news

Rita Lee, Brazil's long-reigning Queen of Rock, dies at 75

Rita Lee Jones, Brazil's million-selling Queen of Rock who gained an international following through her colorful and candid style and such hits as Ovelha Negra, Mania de Voce and Now Only Missing You, has died at 75.Otherwise known as Rita Lee, she died at her home in Sao Paulo on Monday evening, according to a statement posted to her official Instagram account.
www.aljazeera.com
11 months ago
Music

Brazilian rock icon Rita Lee dies aged 75

Brazil's president hails Lee, a singer central to the politically charged Tropicalia movement, as ahead of her time'.Renowned Brazilian rock singer and songwriter Rita Lee, an icon of the Tropicalia artistic movement, has died after a two-year battle with lung cancer, her family said on Tuesday.She was 75.
Washington Post
11 months ago
Music

Rita Lee, Brazil's long-reigning Queen of Rock, dies at 75

BRASILIA, Brazil - Rita Lee Jones, Brazil's million-selling "Queen of Rock" who gained an international following through her colorful and candid style and such hits as "Ovelha Negra," "Mania de Você" and "Now Only Missing You," has died at 75.Are you on Telegram?
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Boris Johnson called Sue Gray psycho', says ex-No 10 spin doctor

Boris Johnson called the former top civil servant who oversaw the Partygate inquiry a psycho, according to the ex-No 10 communications chief.Guto Harri revealed the ex-prime minister's scathing views on Sue Gray who resigned last month to take up a role with Labour as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

250m design for King Charles' scrapped superyacht unveiled

The 250m design for King Charles' superyacht that was scrapped last year has been unveiled.Plans for the 125-metre Royal Yacht Britannia were previously confidential but have now been published by London-based firm Vitruvius Yachts.The superyacht was initially set to sail by 2025, but in October last year it was reported chancellor Jeremy Hunt was planning on scrapping the plans as part of a package of spending cuts.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Headless murder victim believed she had YouTube relationship with Charles'

A vulnerable woman believed she had a YouTube relationship with the Prince of Wales before she was murdered and her headless body dumped in woods, a court has been told.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Property developer cut woman's head off in row about money then dumped body'

A woman trained in human dissection is said to have killed and decapitated her church-going friend before dumping her body more than 200 miles away.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Woman killed friend and dumped headless corpse in Devon woods', court told

A woman trained in human dissection is said to have killed and decapitated her church-going friend and then dumped the body more than 200 miles away in Devon woods, a court has heard.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Queen to appoint new prime minister at Balmoral for first time in her reign

The Queen is to remain in Scotland to appoint a new prime minister at Balmoral for the first time in her reign.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Who's performing the Coronation ceremony and what happens?

The long-awaited Coronation of King Charles III is due to take place next weekend after a rocky year for the royal family.Charles will be crowned alongside the Queen Consort Camilla, who will be officially referred to as the Queen following the illustrious ceremony in Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May.
Chicago Tribune
11 months ago
Chicago

Vintage Chicago Tribune: King Charles visits the city in 1986

An invitation to play in a polo match brought Prince Charles - who would become King Charles after the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022 - to the United States in 1986 for the seventh time in six years.Though, he had to get some work in before participating in his favorite sport during the four-day trip.
Chicago Tribune
11 months ago
Chicago

Vintage Chicago Tribune: Young, single King Charles visits the city in 1977

Like his predecessors Edward VII and the Duke of Windsor, Prince Charles of Wales arrived in Chicago as a young, single man on Oct. 18, 1977.It was the first stop on his 10-city tour of the United States - and the first visit to Chicago by a member of the British monarchy in more than 50 years.And, just like when British exports The Beatles and the Rolling Stones visited the city for the first time, women showed up en masse and ecstatic when they got a glimpse of the prince.
www.standard.co.uk
11 months ago
London

Richmond is party capital for Coronation with 200 street events

I t might not be a royal borough, but Richmond is the Coronation party capital with 200 events happening to mark the crowning of King Charles.Around one-fifth of the 1,000-plus street parties taking place in London to celebrate the historic occasion are happening in the south-west suburb.Across the capital, tens of thousands of residents are unfurling red, white and blue bunting, bringing out boxes of union flags and dusting down trestle tables for the weekend.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Prince and Princess of Wales meet survivors of Aberfan disaster

A survivor of the Aberfan disaster who was mistaken for dead and placed among the bodies of other children met the Prince and Princess of Wales during their first visit to the Welsh town.Child survivor David Davies was buried alive when thousands of tonnes of slurry engulfed Pantglas Junior School in 1966.
https://www.rogerebert.com/
1 year ago
Film

Despite Terrific Performances, The Crown is Getting Wobbly | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

TV/Streaming


Season Five begins with Prince Charles ( Dominic West) and Princess Diana ( Elizabeth Debicki) struggling to maintain a facade of normalcy.Whether they succeed in pulling this off is something their family constantly monitors via checking a half dozen newspapers, every day, rain or shine.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Remembering the Queen mother's funeral

Britain's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, is being laid to rest on Monday in one of the biggest state funerals the world has ever seen.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

King Charles considering turning Queen's Balmoral home into museum in her memory'

King Charles III is reportedly considering turning Balmoral Castle into a museum to honour his mother and the late monarch Queen Elizabeth II.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Analysis | Brand Britannia and the Marmite Monarchy

Assessing Britain's monarchy as a brand might, to some, seem superficial - even sacrilegious.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Charles will have his dream fulfilled' during coronation, says Britt Ekland

James Bond star Britt Ekland has said the King will have his dream fulfilled when he is crowned on Saturday.The 80-year-old actress, who starred opposite Sir Roger Moore in 1974's The Man With The Golden Gun as Mary Goodnight, was a close friend of Princess Margaret, who died in 2002.Ekland, who was speaking around the 50th anniversary of horror film The Wicker Man, recalled her first meeting with Charles, who was a big fan of the BBC radio comedy show The Goon Show, which starred her then-husband Peter Sellers.
Washington Post
11 months ago
Education

Name etched in gold, King Charles' school remembers him

Pupils from Hill House School in London, play on the grass in front of the now Saatchi Gallery, where Britain's King Charles III played sport as a pupil, Thursday, April 20, 2023.King Charles III hasn't even been crowned yet, but his name is already etched on the walls of Hill House School in London.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Mischievous' Canadian recalls making King giggle' with moose-themed art

An artist renowned for depicting royals with moose as a form of affectionate mischief has recalled the giggling response he received from the King when he presented him with a postcard of Queen Elizabeth II riding one of the long-antlered mammals.Canadian Charles Pachter, 80, who lives in Toronto, has produced an entire collection featuring moose alongside royalty over the course of five decades and even presented his creations to the late Queen and King Charles.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Who's performing the Coronation ceremony and what happens?

The long-awaited Coronation of King Charles III is due to take place next weekend after a rocky year for the royal family.Charles will be crowned alongside the Queen Consort Camilla, who will be officially referred to as the Queen following the illustrious ceremony in Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

Inside France: Beer, George Clooney and France on the barricades

Inside France is our weekly look at some of the news, talking points and gossip in France that you might not have heard about.It's published each Saturday and members can receive it directly to their inbox, by going to their newsletter preferences or adding their email to the sign-up box in this article.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Hugh Jackman: I think it's inevitable that Australia will become a Republic

Hugh Jackman says he thinks it is inevitable that Australia will become a Republic in the future.The Hollywood actor and singer said he had absolutely no ill will against the King, but that breaking away from the UK monarchy seemed like a natural part of an evolution of a country.Speaking on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, he revealed he held dual-British and Australian citizenship and that he had grown up in a household that celebrated the royals.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Childhood letter from King Charles to Queen Mother found in loft after 40 years

A letter sent by a six-year-old King Charles to his grandmother has been discovered in a loft in Warwickshire.The letter, sent to Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, on March 15, 1955 reads: Dear Granny, I am sorry that you are ill.I hope you will be better soon.Lots of love from Charles.Underneath the handwriting is a mixture of doodle art and kisses, on Buckingham Palace headed paper.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Television

In Willow,' Warwick Davis Revives the Role That Gave Me Everything'

LONDON  In a hotel suite overlooking a darkening Leicester Square, the actor Warwick Davis picked up a pair of opera glasses and pointed them in the direction of the Empire Cinema.In 1988, he was there attending the London premiere of Willow, a swashbuckling comedy-adventure movie directed by Ron Howard with a story by George Lucas, who executive produced.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Prince Harry heads to Balmoral to see Queen - but Meghan Markle stays in London

Prince Harry is headed to Balmoral to see the Queen after doctors said they were concerned for her health, but Meghan Markle will not be going with him.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham pays tribute to the Queen at 74th Emmy awards

Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham says she watched coverage of the Queen's death all night until I couldn't keep my eyes open following the historic announcement.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Jesse Armstrong declares a big week for successions' following top Emmy win

Succession writer Jesse Armstrong said it had been a big week for successions as his hit HBO drama scooped a top prize at the 74th Emmy Awards.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Princess Beatrice gets new senior role after Queen's death

Princess Beatrice has received a new role following the death of her grandmother, the Queen.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Prince Harry memoir finally addresses rumour that James Hewitt is his real father

Prince Harry has finally addressed longstanding rumours that Major James Hewitt is his real father.It is just one of many explosive subjects the Duke of Sussex writes about in his new memoir Spare'.The royals have never openly discussed the theory about Harry's parentage, which developed after it was revealed Diana had a five year affair with Hewitt in the 1980s.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Past and present hosts of The View celebrate the life of Barbara Walters

Past and present hosts of US news show The View have reunited to pay tribute to Barbara Walters, following her death aged 93.The presenter, who created the ABC programme in 1977, was hailed as a one of a kind journalist who defied sexism and ageism, by her colleagues.News of her death was announced by the network on December 30.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Major Mick' keeps Tintanic afloat through the winter cold in charity challenge

A retired Army major has braved the winter cold to complete a charity challenge in his handmade Tintanic boat.Michael Stanley, known as Major Mick, has rowed more than 125 miles and collected nearly 12,000 during his eight-month fundraiser for charity Children on the Edge which supports children from war-torn Ukraine.
Deep House London
1 year ago
London music

Faithless Remix Theme Tune From The Crown To Mark Seasons 5's Iconic 90s Era | News | Deep House London

https://www.facebook.com/thesisterblisshttps://soundcloud.com/thesisterblissSeason 5 of The Crown returned to Netflix earlier this month with an incredible new cast including Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II, Dominic West as Prince Charles and Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana.This season signals a new era for the Royal Family, as they enter the 90's and follow the events that unfolded within the period of 1991 - 1997.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
NYC music

Louise Tobin, Jazz Vocalist Who Put Her Career on Hold, Dies at 104

With the big band era in full swing in 1939, Louise Tobin, a jazz vocalist with Benny Goodman's orchestra, was on the cusp of nationwide fame.But she soon put her career on hold at the request of her husband, the trumpeter and bandleader Harry James.Mr. James had begun touring with his own band, leaving Ms. Tobin to care for their two sons, Harry Jr. and Tim.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Television

The Crown': The Story of Mohamed Al-Fayed and His Valet

LONDON  It's 1946 in a dusty square in Alexandria, Egypt.Teenagers play a boisterous football match, and one of the players looks on curiously as the former King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, now the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, arrive at the nearby British consulate, their car door opened by an immaculately dressed young Black man.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Kadeena Cox reveals who she wants to win I'm A Celeb after getting OBE from King

Paralympic gold medal athlete Kadeena Cox has revealed who she wants to win I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! after she was praised by the King at a Windsor Castle honours ceremony.Cox, 31, who won two golds for Great Britain at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, received her OBE for services to athletics and cycling from Charles at the investiture event.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Protest song named as Wales World Cup anthem

Protest song Yma o Hyd has been named the Wales football team's official World Cup anthem.A remastered version of Dafydd Iwan's famous song was released by the Football Association of Wales (FAW) on Monday, a fortnight before the country's first match against in Qatar, against the USA.The video to accompany the song includes archive footage documenting the country's tumultuous past, and appears to show the FAW embracing the track's overtly political meaning.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

Time Warp

Tomorrow morning, in the tiniest hours, daylight saving time ends.We regain the hour we lost in the spring, one final consolation, handed out like a party favor popped into a child's loot bag to soften the blow of going home, now that the party's over, as Joan Gould wrote in The Times in 1981.I attempt every year to reorient myself toward the darker days, to welcome the clocks' changing as another harbinger of cozy season.
Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

Princess Anne's Influence, and Workload, Rises in a Slimmed-Down Royal Family

The new king will rely on his sister, who is known as the Princess Royal, to keep up her busy schedule of public duties in a slimmed-down family.
www.winemag.com
1 year ago
Wine

Cauliflower with Ginger and Chinese Parsley

Photo by Sarah Anne Ward | Food Styling by Jamie Kimm | Prop Styling by Paola Andrea Adapted from An Invitation to Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey.
Copyright 1976 by Madhur Jaffrey.
BBC News
1 year ago
UK politics

King Charles will not attend COP27, says Palace

Last November, as Prince Charles, the King travelled to Egypt with the then-government's blessing to urge the Egyptian administration on in its efforts, meeting President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi during a planned visit.
the Guardian
1 year ago
UK politics

Two men questioned in cash-for-honours inquiry linked to King Charles's charity

Two men have been questioned under caution by officers investigating cash-for-honours allegations linked to King Charles III's charity the Prince's Foundation.
the Guardian
1 year ago
UK politics

Northern Ireland leaders from across political spectrum to meet King Charles

Political leaders from across the Northern Ireland political spectrum have gathered outside Hillsborough Castle, the royal mansion in County Down, ahead of meeting King Charles III amid hope he can continue the Queen's record of aiding reconciliation.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Proposal revealed for public Queen Elizabeth II memorial in Buckingham Palace Garden

Writer Stefan Simanowitz and architect Antonio Pisanò are proposing a memorial garden for Queen Elizabeth II that would see part of the Buckingham Palace Garden converted into a "natural sanctuary" for the public.The duo proposes that a piece of land alongside the busy Grosvenor Place road in central London is converted from the Buckingham Palace Garden into the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Gardens.The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Gardens is currently just a proposal and does not yet have funding, but if it is given consent to go ahead by the palace, Simanowitz is confident that funds could be found either from the government or via crowdfunding.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Duchess of Sussex says she doesn't want Prince Harry to lose his father

The Duchess of Sussex has reflected on losing her father and said it doesn't have to be the same for Prince Harry and Prince Charles.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Nation deeply concerned' about Queen's health, says Liz Truss

Liz Truss said the nation will be deeply concerned by the news that Queen Elizabeth II is under close medical supervision.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Are William and Kate now the Prince and Princess of Wales?

The Queen has died.
Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday 8 September, aged 96, following 70 years on the throne.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Monarchy will be more informal under King Charles says Gordon Brown

The monarchy will gradually evolve under King Charles, former prime ministers have suggested.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

The Queen's coffin sets off for final resting place ahead of the King's UK tour

Thousands of well-wishers lined the streets as the Queen's coffin embarked on the first stage of its journey to her final resting place.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

EastEnders likens Queen's death to Britain losing its nan' in touching tribute

Monday's episode of EastEnders opened with a touching tribute to the Queen in which her death was likened to the entire country losing its nan.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Petition to end Prince of Wales title hits over 25k signatures

A petition calling for the end of the Prince of Wales title out of respect for the Welsh has gathered more than 25,000 signatures as King Charles prepares to visit the country.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Elizabeth II was very understanding' of world financial problems Gordon Brown

Queen Elizabeth II was very understanding of the problems facing the world during the 2008 financial crisis, Gordon Brown has said.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Church of Scotland Moderator reads prayer at Queen's funeral service

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has paid tribute to the Queen after saying a prayer at her state funeral.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

William and Kate to visit Wales for first official visit with new titles

The Prince and Princess of Wales are to visit the nation for the first time since taking up their titles.
Know Your Mobile
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Netflix's 15 Most Popular TV Shows of ALL TIME...

Not so long ago, Netflix didn't even make its own TV shows and films.Nowadays, there is new content landing every week - some of it outstanding, some of it not so much (hello, Resident Evil).
Washington Post
1 year ago
Environment

Constitution stops Charles becoming Britain's 'green' king

LONDON - On a blustery November day last year Britain's future king stood before world leaders to deliver a rallying cry that they should "act with all despatch, and decisively" to confront a common enemy.
time.com
1 year ago
Wellness

Eric Idle: I Survived Pancreatic Cancer. It's a Funny Story

About three years ago I was incredibly lucky: I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
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One of the most lethal forms of cancer, how on earth was that lucky?
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Mourners squeal, cheer and break down in tears on meeting Charles and William

Mourners squealed, cheered and broke down in tears after meeting the King and the Prince of Wales at close quarters during their surprise appearance at the public queue in central London.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

'Massive' hands and 'extremely charming': nurse recalls meeting Charles

A nurse has reflected on meeting the "extremely charming" King Charles twice and sharing a "lovely" handshake and smile with him.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Oil terminal protest 'not disrespectful' to Queen, say activists

Climate change protesters blocking an oil terminal as the nation mourns the Queen have said their demonstration is "not disrespectful", claiming King Charles has previously backed action against "the cross-border threat".
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Penny Lancaster recalls memories of dancing with the King on his 60th birthday

Penny Lancaster has said the King has the same quality as his late mother to "put people at ease" as she recalled fond memories of dancing with him on his 60th birthday.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Commonwealth Secretary-General pays tribute to Queen

The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth said the Queen led a life of dedication, faith, and love, and kindness as she paid tribute to the deceased monarch.
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

THE TRASH REPORT: The Queen is Dead. Long Live the Boy Meets World.

Hey everyone!Welcome to The Trash Report!It's been a busy week of me plundering the depths of the internet to harvest and redistribute her riches.Hey, speaking of plundering:
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Charles shows signs of being an open and informal King

He is the King destined to be seen as an open and informal monarch, with kisses from members of the public and an ease with speaking from the heart.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Come and see us soon for tea, Charles told Titchmarsh a day before becoming King

Prince William became Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall.
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