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

BBC forced to defend coverage of Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis

The BBC defended its coverage of Princess Diana's cancer diagnosis as sensitive and mindful of the public's interest.
The broadcaster emphasized its approach of not speculating on private details not made public, in response to complaints on excessive coverage. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

It's extremely unhealthy': Archbishop warns over spread of Kate conspiracy theories

Justin Welby emphasized the importance of privacy for Princess Kate's recovery.
The Archbishop condemned the proliferation of conspiracy theories and gossip around public figures' health. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Princess Diana's heartbreaking words to father as she was sent to boarding school

Princess Diana expressed how she felt abandoned when sent to boarding school.
Earl Spencer believes children under 13 shouldn't be sent away from home. [ more ]
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
2 months ago
UK news

Martin Bashir's Diana interview: A timeline of the scandal

Martin Bashir's interview with Princess Diana in the 1990s led to her divorce and had lasting ramifications for the BBC.
Bashir was found to have obtained the interview through deceit, forging bank statements that implied Diana was being spied on. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Dresses owned by Diana, Princess of Wales to be auctioned in Los Angeles

Three dresses owned by the late Diana, Princess of Wales are to go under the hammer at a Los Angeles auction this summer.Julien's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) have jointly announced the sale of more than 1,000 objects closely associated with cultural figures, known as the Hollywood Legends collection, on August 26 and 27.
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1 month ago
UK news

Prince William appears at Diana memorial event separately from Harry

Prince William paid tribute to Princess Diana's legacy at the Diana Legacy Award, emphasizing her belief in young people and giving back. [ more ]
IndieWire
11 months ago
Independent films

'The Crown' Season 6 First Look: Netflix Royal Family Series Enters the William & Kate Era

Newcomers Ed McVey and Meg Bellamy play the royal couple in the final episodes of Peter Morgan's Queen Elizabeth II series." The Crown" has crashed into the present.Netflix has released the first images from Season 6 of their popular Queen Elizabeth II biographical series, focusing on the show's introduction of the romance between Prince William and Kate Middleton.
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www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Honoured HIV charity co-founder hails Diana's support in the 1980s

A co-founder of the Terrence Higgins Trust who has been made an OBE has said Diana, Princess of Wales's support in the 1980s made him feel like the HIV charity was doing the right thing.The trust, which initially raised funds for research and awareness, was set up after Martyn Butler's friend Terry died from an Aids-related illness in 1982, and was named in his honour.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Honoured HIV charity co-founder hails Diana's support in the 1980s

A co-founder of the Terrence Higgins Trust who has been made an OBE has said Diana, Princess of Wales's support in the 1980s made him feel like the HIV charity was doing the right thing.The trust, which initially raised funds for research and awareness, was set up after Martyn Butler's friend Terry died from an Aids-related illness in 1982, and was named in his honour.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Television

The Best of Late Night This Week

Trish BendixReporting on culture Trish BendixReporting on culture Martin Meissner/Associated Press The hosts had their hands full this week with Kevin McCarthy finally getting sworn in as House speaker, after 15 rounds of voting; Prince Harry's new memoir, Spare, which he discussed on The Late Show; and the batches of classified documents found in locations linked to President Biden.
time.com
1 year ago
Writing

Spare Is Surprisingly Well WrittenDespite the Drama Around It

Given the many shocking, bizarre, and, in some cases, downright untoward leaks from Prince Harry's memoir Spare before its Jan. 10 publication, readers might open the book expecting the kind of tell-all with no literary merit often churned out by celebrities.Headlines about Harry's frostbitten penis and his physical altercation with Prince William primed us to expect something akin to a Real Housewives episode.
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Fashion & style
Who What Wear
3 months ago
Fashion & style

I Always Look at Princess Diana's Outfits for Inspo-30 Items That Have Her Vibe

Princess Diana's iconic style continues to inspire and influence fashion today.
Many Gen Zers are fascinated with Princess Diana's style and consider her a fashion icon. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Fashion & style

Dress worn by Diana sells for record-breaking 900,000

A black and blue velvet evening dress worn by Princess Diana in 1985 has sold at auction for almost $1.15 million, over 11 times its estimated price.
The dress, designed by Jacques Azagury, is now the most expensive dress worn by Diana to be sold at auction. [ more ]
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Independent films
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.
KQED
1 year ago
Independent films

Harry Styles Gives an Arresting Performance in Steamy Yet Gloomy 'My Policeman'

When Roache is on screen he's short-tempered and brusque with Marion.Or he's out taking cliffside walks above a crashing gray ocean.But it's Everett's role that's thankless.
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www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

Takeaways From Prince Harry's First Day of Testimony Against U.K. Tabloids

Prince Harry spent nearly five hours on the witness stand on Tuesday airing his longstanding grievances against Britain's famously unbridled tabloid press.It was Harry's first day testifying in the lawsuit he and three other claimants have brought in London against the Mirror newspaper group, which he has accused of long waging war on his family's privacy, even hacking his personal phone.
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Media industry

At phone-hacking trial, Prince Harry testifies press has been hostile since his birth

Prince Harry arrives at the High Court in London on Tuesday to testify against a tabloid publisher he accuses of phone hacking and other unlawful snooping.Kin Cheung/AP LONDON "How much more blood will stain their typing fingers before someone can put a stop to this madness?"Those were some of the first words in Prince Harry's witness statement Tuesday at the High Court in London, where he's been giving evidence against the publisher of the British tabloid, The Daily Mirror.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Letters between Diana and Michael Barrymore reveal phone hacking, court told

Letters between Diana, Princess of Wales and former television entertainer Michael Barrymore about their highly sensitive meetings show that her phone was hacked by the Daily Mirror, the High Court was told.The trial over the Duke of Sussex's allegations of unlawful information gathering against the newspaper's publisher was told on Monday that his mother was a huge target for Mirror Group Newspaper's (MGN) titles.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Diana's letter to Michael Barrymore over secret meeting' revealed at Harry trial

Letters between the late Princess Diana and Michael Barrymore in which she discusses a secret meeting between the pair have been revealed in her son Prince Harry's High Court trial against the Daily Mirror publisher.The Duke of Sussex is one of four test cases among scores of complaints against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) being heard in London, alleging illegal information-gathering techniques such as phone hacking, which the publisher denies.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Harry cut off' friends as he tried to trace leaks for newspaper stories court

The Duke of Sussex has said the alleged unlawful actions of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday led him to cut off friends as everyone came under suspicion for leaking stories to the newspapers.Harry has cited 14 newspaper articles featuring information known only to his trusted circle he claims were the product of unlawful information gathering by the publications.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Harry deprived' of parts of teenage years due to Mail publisher, court told

The Duke of Sussex claims he was largely deprived of important parts of his teenage years due to the unlawful actions of the Daily Mail's publisher, court documents have shown as he made a surprise appearance at the High Court in London.Harry, Sir Elton John, his husband David Furnish, Baroness Doreen Lawrence of Clarendon and Sadie Frost all attended the Royal Courts of Justice on Monday for the start of the first hearing in their claims against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL).
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

From the gents to the witness box Harry has little to say

Surreal moment, number one.It's 10 minutes before proceedings are due to start and a visit to the gents is in order.Outside I find a muscle-bound security guard with an earpiece.He seems friendly enough and doesn't try to stop me entering.Inside there is only one other man, Prince Harry, washing his hands.
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Europe news

Prince Harry to be 1st royal ever to testify in a phone-hacking tabloid trial

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, at the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in May.He is suing the publishers of The Daily Mirror, which he says behaved unlawfully to gain access to his private life for stories.WPA Pool/Getty Images LONDON In the days after 13-year-old Milly Dowler went missing on her way home from school in 2002, her parents kept calling her cellphone.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Europe news

Coronation Fashion: Queen Camilla, Princess Catherine and Clothes Full of Meaning

Is there any pageant of state more chockablock with symbolism than a royal coronation?Almost every detail, from the crown itself to the bracelets of sincerity and wisdom presented to the new monarch, is redolent of meaning.So it really shouldn't be a surprise that the clothes of the ceremony's stars, as well as many of the guests, were equally considered, down to the tiniest detail.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Europe news

The King Has Definite Ideas About Food. But Will Britain Dig In?

British supermarkets are brimming with packages of coronation cupcakes, hoppy coronation ale and coronation crisps seasoned to taste like king prawn cocktail.There are even Jack Russell-themed cakes in honor of the king and queen consort's rescue dogs, Bluebell and Beth.The royal couple likely won't eat any of it.
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.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Europe news

King Charles Arrives in Berlin for First State Visit as Monarch

BERLIN Making his first official overseas trip as Britain's new monarch, King Charles III began a three-day state visit to Germany on Wednesday, with Camilla, the queen consort, greeting a crowd of hundreds of spectators at the landmark Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.The visit is meant to promote Britain's ties with Germany and to celebrate the shared values between Britain and the rest of Europe, after a tumultuous few years over Brexit.
Portland Mercury
11 months ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Election Night Results, Fire Destroys Portland Apartment Building, and... What's This? The Mercury Returns to Print!

The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND!Good news, folks!
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Prince Harry thought of Taliban fighters as chess pieces, not people'

Prince Harry has reportedly claimed he killed 25 people when he was an Apache helicopter pilot during his second tour of duty in Afghanistan.The Duke of Sussex makes the claim in his memoir, Spare, which was due to be published next week but has been leaked and accidentally put on sale in Spain.He flew on six missions that resulted in the taking of human lives, something of which he is neither proud nor ashamed.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Prince Harry says he killed 25 people in Afghanistan on tour of duty

Prince Harry has reportedly claimed he killed 25 people when he was an Apache helicopter pilot during his second tour of duty in Afghanistan.The Duke of Sussex makes the claim in his memoir, Spare, which was due to be published next week but has been leaked and accidentally put on sale in Spain.He flew on six missions that resulted in the taking of human lives, something of which he is neither proud nor ashamed.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

New trailer for Harry and Meghan series appears to use unrelated press footage

A new trailer for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's upcoming Netflix docuseries has appeared to use footage of the press filming events unrelated to the couple to depict how they were hounded by the paparazzi.Harry & Meghan, which is to be an unprecedented and in-depth documentary series, is set to debut on the streaming platform on Thursday.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Books

14 celebrity memoirs spilling all the tea

It's been a busy season for celebrity memoirs.While platforms and publications constantly weigh in on the tea of their lives, A-listers dish their own stories in these books.Some are uplifting, humorous and raw; some poetic and visual; and sadly, others have been published posthumously.Peeling back the curtains and cutting the cameras, here are 14 memoirs that have captured our attention.
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.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
France news

AP PHOTOS: Who wore what to King Charles III's coronation

What does one wear to a coronation?For senior royals like Queen Camilla and Kate, the Princess of Wales, the theme was pale, subdued dresses to let their regal robes and glittering jewelry do the talking.Camilla, who was crowned alongside King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, wore an embroidered silk gown in ivory, silver and gold tones with a short train by Bruce Oldfield a British designer favored by the royal family with matching shoes.
TODAY.com
11 months ago
Parenting

A royal upbringing: What King Charles' life was like as a child

Ahhh, to enter life as a royal baby.Such luxury.Such privilege.Such intrigue and bloodlust and loneliness.OK, fine: The last part of that description may not apply to the current generation of British royal children.But it's an apt portrayal of royal family life in Britain over the past 1,000 years or so, when children of the monarchy found themselves isolated, kidnapped, used as marital pawns to foster political alliances, or viewed as dangerous rivals by their own parents.
SI Parent
1 year ago
Parenting

No-Tech Toys: Screen-Free Gifts Kids Will Love

There's nothing like a toy that can bring a smile to a child's face.A doll they can cuddle, a game they can play with the family, puzzles that foster problem-solving skills and more-all things that can open up a world of wonder, creativity and imagination in your child.This holiday season, give your kids something that doesn't need to be plugged in, charged or updated.
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.
Queerty
11 months ago
Music

LISTEN: 10 gay pop anthems for 'Hot Boy Summer' 2023

What makes a great gay pop music anthem?It's a fickle formula that music industry execs have been grappling to commodify for years.Some pop music artists, such as Cher, Madonna, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift, seem to have it down to a science.But make no mistake, what's a hit for the masses isn't always a hit among the gays.
Consequence
1 year ago
Music

Ice Spice surprise drops debut EP Like...?: Stream

Bronx rapper Ice Spice has begun her 2023 takeover by surprise releasing her debut EP titled Like...? via 10K Projects/Capitol Records.Stream it via Apple Music or Spotify below.Titled after her viral catchphrase, the six-track project features production from her frequent collaborator RIOTUSA, who produced her breakout hit and one of the best songs of 2022, "Munch (Feelin U)," as well as the follow-up "Bikini Bottom" and most recent single "In Ha Mood."
Vulture
1 year ago
Music

Everything SZA References on SOS (Including Herself)

If you peel back all the layers of SZA, you'll find a lyricist at the core.Her vulnerable tracks are often exercises in telling on herself - a brutally honest look at the extent to which a man had her fucked up, quiet admissions of insecurity, or just how many prisoners her pussy got.In her latest album, , her second major project since the timeless classic Ctrl, SZA employs an arsenal of pop-culture references to add some spice to her already well-seasoned lyrics about growing up ("I'm so mature, I got me a therapist to tell me there's other men / I don't want none, I just want you," she sings on "Kill Bill") and bitch-ass men ("Abracadabra, you niggas Sideshow," raps SZA in "Smoking on My Ex Pack").
Consequence
1 year ago
Music

SZA reveals new album S.O.S: Stream

SZA has finally returned with her sophomore album, .Stream it below via Apple Music or Spotify.Arriving more than five years after the TDE singer's breakout debut, , the 23-track project includes features from Phoebe Bridgers ("Ghost in the Machine"), the late Ol' Dirty Bastard ("Forgiveless"), and Travis Scott ("Open Arms").
www.standard.co.uk
11 months ago
London

King's Coronation: Meet London's biggest Royal superfan

A s the preparations for the King's Coronation get underway, one person is particularly ecstatic.John Loughrey, a Royal superfan from Streatham, has already started camping out in London so he can experience the celebrations in full.Mr Loughrey became fascinated by the Royal family from the age of six, when he saw his mother reading magazines about Princess Margaret and Peter Townsend.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Madame Tussauds launches Royal Palace experience ahead of King's coronation

It will see the monarch, who will be officially crowned on May 6, sport a new outfit, paying homage to the one he wore to the first-ever State Banquet of his reign back in November 2022.Medal specialists, collectors, and an extensive wardrobe team worked for more than 140 hours to create the final look.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Battle lines drawn over Wimbledon expansion as local anger grows

O range and white cones circle an expanse of what was once the fairway of Wimbledon Park Golf Club's fourth hole.Trees are marked up for removal except for a giant oak, which has stood for hundreds of years and is known as one of the 41 veterans which have a safe future.Within the outline of the cones will stand an 8,000-seat tennis court, with a working title of Parkland Show Court, one of 38 courts the All England Club are planning to build to bring Wimbledon qualifying on site and also expand the boundaries of the annual Championships.
BBC News
1 year ago
London

Photographing love and loss in UK's first Aids ward

The Middlesex Hospital in central London came to the attention of millions around the world when Princess Diana visited it in 1987.It was the first hospital in the UK to have a dedicated ward for patients with HIV and Aids.Thirty years ago photographer Gideon Mendel was given special access to the hospital to capture the work and lives of the people there, such as patient Stephen Feeney.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Conde Nast to move out of historic Vogue House offices in London after 65 years

C onde Nast, the publisher of Vogue and the New Yorker, is to move out of its historic London offices after 65 years.Staff were told in an email that they would be moved out of Vogue House in Mayfair, a fixture of the London fashion scene, due to limitations with the building.There's no other way to say it leaving our iconic Vogue House will be hard, staff were told on Wednesday morning.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Prince Harry refers to Prince William as arch nemesis' in memoir Spare, US interview reveals

Prince Harry has recorded an interview with Good Morning America (GMA), with interviewer Michael Strahan asking him: There is a quote in the book where you refer to your brother as your beloved brother and arch-nemesis.Strong words.What did you mean by that?Harry replies: There has always been this competition between us, weirdly.
www.thelocal.fr
11 months ago
Books

7 French politicians who have written erotic literature

Having a certain literary flair is widely regarded as an important skill for politicians in France, and it's very common for ministers to write books before, during and after their terms in office.While most of them stick to political subject matters, there are also plenty who branch out into literature.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

What are the five promises Rishi Sunak made in his speech?

Rishi Sunak has made five key ambitious promises for this year halving inflation, growing the economy, cutting debt and NHS waiting lists, and stopping migrant boats crossing the Channel.With the NHS in crisis and the country in the grip of strikes by key workers, the prime minister called for a reasonable dialogue with the unions and said ministers hugely value public-sector employees such as nurses.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Tabloids fume, many in UK shrug over Harry and Meghan series

Britain's press erupted in outrage Friday at Prince Harry and Meghan's documentary series, which lambasts the U.K. media over its treatment of the royal couple.But much of Britain reacted to the Netflix show with a shrug.Buckingham Palace had no comment, and the prime minister didn't watch.The first three hour-long episodes of Harry and Meghan were released Thursday, with three more due Dec. 15.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Welsh Parliament holds minute's silence for Queen as members pay tribute

The Welsh Parliament has held a minute's silence as its members pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

What happens now Queen has died as country enters period of national mourning?

Queen Elizabeth II will lie in state in Edinburgh and Westminster as part of 10 days of national mourning beginning on Friday.
Know Your Mobile
1 year ago
Mobile UX

King Charles is NOT A Fan of Netflix's The Crown...

The Crown season five will debut in November 2022.The final season of The Crown will focus on the late 1990s and early 2000s.With a new season of The Crown just around the corner, word from inside Buckingham Palace suggests King Charles is NOT a fan...Season five of The Crown will get its official release date on Netflix on November 9, 2022.The final season will also chart the burgeoning romance between Prince William and Kate Middleton.Thematically, the new season of The Crown will be more or less all about the deteriation of key relationships in the royal household.
www.thelocal.fr
11 months ago
France politics

French finance minister raises eyebrows with racy new novel

Fugue americaine (American Fugue) by Finance and Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire, 54, is no less than the 13th book by the politician who has held his post since Emmanuel Macron came to power in 2017.Le Maire has been on the front line of defending Macron's controversial pension reform which has sparked months of sometimes violent protests but the government says is necessary to balance the books.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

Duke's Grocery Opens in Navy Yard With a Mule Cocktail Bar

Duke's Grocery, the beloved East London-inspired gastropub, has opened its fifth location in Navy Yard.With sister spots in Dupont, Woodley Park, Foggy Bottom, and a residency in the British embassy, the newest installment is the first outside of DC's Northwest quadrant.Customers can find favorites like the Proper Burger and Posh B.L.T.A., along with generously portioned small plates including white truffle mac and cheese and pork wings.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

'90s Fashion Is Back: 8 Ways to Rock the Trends

Clogs and claw clips.Chokers and metallics.Once more, everything old is new again in fashion -this time, 1990s styles (a few extending into the aughts).And while the return of some things-namely, low-rise pants and pencil-thin eyebrows-has sparked much debate (many women are simply not willing to over-pluck again), plenty of the former trends are worth embracing.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Special Covid envoy David Nabarro among people receiving honours

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 A special envoy at the World Health Organisation (WHO) and a former ITN presenter are to receive honours at Buckingham Palace on Friday.David Nabarro will be knighted for outstanding contribution to global health.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Honoured Classic FM host John Suchet hails music as dementia therapy

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 Classic FM host John Suchet highlighted music as the greatest therapy when it comes to helping people with dementia after being made an OBE at Buckingham Palace.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
New York City

Margaret Heagarty, Champion for Children's Health in Harlem, Dies at 88

Dr. Margaret Heagarty was familiar enough with poverty and disease when she went to work in Harlem in 1978.She had grown up in the hardscrabble coal fields of West Virginia, where her father was a physician to miners and their families.She had also been separated from her parents, like many children in Harlem, and placed in an orphanage.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Prince Harry describes Camilla as the villain' in CBS interview

Prince Harry has made a number of explosive claims about his stepmother, Camilla, Queen Consort.In his interview with Anderson Cooper for CBS' 60 Minutes, the Duke of Sussex described Camilla Parker-Bowles as the villain, while noting that she had needed to rehabilitate her image after Princess Diana famously described her as being the third person in her and Charles' marriage.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Harry book accuses William of attacking him in row over Meghan'

Prince William physically attacked his brother and knocked him to the floor during a furious confrontation over Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry claims in a series of explosive leaked revelations from his memoir, Spare.The heir to the throne grabbed his younger sibling by the collar and ripped his necklace in the encounter, according to reported extracts from copies of the book obtained ahead of its launch.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Prince Harry reveals rift with brother William pre-dates Meghan

Prince Harry's memoir, Spare, officially arrives on UK shelves on Tuesday.In it, he details a number of shocking allegations, notably addressing his not-so-perfect relationship with his brother, Prince William.To date, the narrative has been that the bond between Willy and Harold as the brothers call one another was damaged by the duke's marriage to Meghan Markle.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Harry book accuses William of attacking him in row over Meghan'

Prince William physically attacked his brother and knocked him to the floor during a furious confrontation over Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry claims in a series of explosive leaked revelations from his memoir, Spare.The heir to the throne grabbed his younger sibling by the collar and ripped his necklace in the encounter, according to reported extracts from copies of the book obtained ahead of its launch.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Harry book accuses William of attacking him in row over Meghan'

Prince William physically attacked his brother and knocked him to the floor during a furious confrontation over Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry claims in a series of explosive leaked revelations from his memoir, Spare.The heir to the throne grabbed his younger sibling by the collar and ripped his necklace in the encounter, according to reported extracts from copies of the book obtained ahead of its launch.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Former Spanish king's ex-lover says intruders left book about Diana's death'

An ex-lover of a former king of Spain alleged that intruders left a book about the involvement of the British and US intelligence agencies in the death of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, at her apartment, appeal judges have been told.Businesswoman Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, who is taking legal action against Juan Carlos, alleged an operation by Spanish intelligence agents at her apartment in Switzerland, a Court of Appeal hearing in London heard on Tuesday.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Former Spanish king's ex-lover says intruders left book about Diana's death'

An ex-lover of a former king of Spain alleged that intruders left a book about the involvement of the British and US intelligence agencies in the death of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, at her apartment, appeal judges have been told.Businesswoman Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, who is taking legal action against Juan Carlos, alleged an operation by Spanish intelligence agents at her apartment in Switzerland, a Court of Appeal hearing in London heard on Tuesday.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

Prince Harry's Bridge-Burner of a Memoir Signals a Bigger Royal Rift

LONDON King Charles III has long pushed the idea of slimming down the British royal family.If his younger son's unsparing new book is any indication, he has achieved his goal, though not in the way he intended.The publication of Prince Harry's memoir on Tuesday with its scorched-earth details about his rupture with his family seems likely to dash any near-term prospects that Harry will return to the fold by reconciling with his father; with Camilla, the queen consort; or with his older brother, Prince William.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

What We Learned From Harry and Meghan,' the Netflix Series

Harry and Meghan, the Netflix series released Thursday, has been one of the most anticipated television spectacles of the year  more media event than documentary.Royal watchers have been eagerly anticipating the series, which is directed by Liz Garbus, although Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, already gave a tell-all interview to Oprah Winfrey, last year: In that interview, they discussed their fraught relationship with Britain's royal family, and Meghan said she once contemplated suicide.
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

Queen Elizabeth's Corgis Will Stay in the Family

For the legions of dog lovers who have wondered what will happen to Queen Elizabeth's two surviving corgis, there is clarity: One of the queen's sons will keep the dogs in the family.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Diana's ex-butler Paul Burrell receives apology and damages over phone hacking

Former royal butler Paul Burrell has been given a public apology and substantial damages from the publisher of the Daily Mirror newspaper over phone hacking and repeated invasion of his privacy.Mr Burrell, a friend and confidante to Diana, Princess of Wales, brought legal action against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) after he was targeted by private investigators instructed by the publisher and had his voicemails intercepted.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
Berlin

Kristen Stewart to lead 73rd Berlinale film festival jury

Organizers of the annual Berlin film festival said Friday that Kristen Stewart will head the international jury in 2023..The American actor, screenwriter and director, who starred in the Twilight series and recently played Princess Diana in Spencer, for which she received an Oscar nomination, will lead the judges' panel at the 73rd Berlinale.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Sweet, or an attack on Britain? Harry & Meghan docuseries divides public opinion

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Netflix docuseries has been described as sweet and thoughtful and an attack on Britain and the monarchy, as royal watchers across the world shared divided opinions.#HarryandMeghanNetflix was the top trend on Twitter in the UK and the US on Thursday morning, and the fourth highest worldwide, as thousands of viewers started watching the first three episodes of Harry & Meghan after they dropped at 8am GMT on Thursday.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

New trailer for Harry and Meghan series appears to use unrelated press footage

A new trailer for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's upcoming Netflix docuseries has appeared to use footage of the press filming events unrelated to the couple to depict how they were hounded by the paparazzi.Harry & Meghan, which is to be an unprecedented and in-depth documentary series, is set to debut on the streaming platform on Thursday.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

A look at Kate's royal style in Boston - and the message it sends

The Boston Globe  A little over a day after the royals touched down in Boston, the Princess of Wales had already stunned with five different looks.As she and Prince William stepped off the plane at Logan Airport on Wednesday, Kate wore a navy Alexander McQueen pantsuit with a croc-embellished leather belt and a navy turtleneck.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Boston

Photos: Kate suits up for Day One of royal visit to Boston

Prince William and Kate Middleton may have flown commercial into Boston, but they were hardly slumming it.Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrive at Boston Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachussetts, on November 30, 2022.(Photo by John TLUMACKI / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JOHN TLUMACKI/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrive at Boston Logan International Airport on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Boston.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Television

For Emma Corrin, Identity Is an Ever-Evolving Project

The British actor Emma Corrin knew that signing on to star in an adaptation of Lady Chatterley's Lover, the racy D.H. Lawrence novel, would mean nudity and sex  and lots of it.They were even prepared to be wet, thanks to a pivotal scene in the rain, when the titular couple (Corrin as the lady and Jack O'Connell as the paramour) lovingly frolic naked.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Television

How The Crown' Casts Its Royals

Few shows have made casting decisions more central to their appeal than The Crown.The plot twists are public record.The motifs are as old as time.The real-life characters, famous since birth, have generated enough biographies and magazine covers to fill several royal libraries.It's not so much what is portrayed in the House of Windsor drama, which debuted its fifth season on Netflix last week, but how and by whom?
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Television

The Crown' Has a New Diana and Charles to Tear Apart

Dominic West and Elizabeth Debicki had no illusions about the expectations and challenges they'd face as the latest incarnations of Prince Charles and Princess Diana in The Crown.After all, their predecessors in the roles, Josh O'Connor and Emma Corrin, had each won a Golden Globe and an Emmy for their portrayals in Season 4. And West, 53, and Debicki, 32, were charged with depicting the most precarious chapter of the Charles and Diana story: the painfully public implosion of their royal marriage.
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.
Nytimes
1 year ago
NYC music

What Music to Expect at Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral

For centuries, the format of British royal funerals has largely stayed the same, with a history that tells the story of both the monarchy and music.
Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

This British Newcomer Brings Pub Grub Classics and Live Fiddle Music to Hollywood

Directly next door to Hollywood's Beauty & Essex is a casual newcomer called the Chap.The British pub-inspired restaurant and bar opened in the Vinyl District on Saturday, November 19 with a lush patio garden dining area, European pints on tap, and classic British dishes.And in a more timely matter, the Chap can also be a dedicated place to watch the World Cup.
BBC News
1 year ago
London

Piccadilly Circus: New screen to make landmark bolder and brighter

Already blazing with light and bustling with people, the beguilingly brash Piccadilly Circus could become even more so if plans for an extra illuminated screen are approved.The thoroughfare - a byword in households across Britain for describing any slightly busy space in or out of the home - marks the middle of London's entertainment district.
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.
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Graphic design

Artist's AI images of much-missed icons are surprisingly moving

We've seen all kinds of incredible creative content produced using AI image generation in recent months, from photo-realistic portraits of people who don't exist to surreal genre mashups.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

BBC makes donations to charities linked with Diana from Panorama interview sales

The BBC has made charitable donations to a sum of 1.42 million shared equally between seven charities linked with Princess Diana, it has announced.
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

The Queen is dead: The face that launched a thousand likenesses

She has been the face on our bank notes for 60 years, subtly aged in successive engravings and given, in the last few years, a slightly inauthentic smile at the corners of the mouth.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Did Queen Mother have a state funeral?

Queen Elizabeth II is to have a state funeral on Monday 19 September, a day which will be a national bank holiday.
It will be the first state funeral since the death of Winston Churchill in 1965.
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
Business

Analysis | Brand Britannia and the Marmite Monarchy

Assessing Britain's monarchy as a brand might, to some, seem superficial - even sacrilegious.
the Guardian
1 year ago
Mental health

What will we learn from the period of mourning for the Queen?

n the strange, wild days after the death of Princess Diana, when heaps of flowers rotted in their plastic outside town halls across the country and the Daily Mail vowed never again to print a paparazzi photo, Gallup conducted a poll to ask Britons to quantify just how upset they were.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

What does the 'Queen Consort' mean and what is Camilla's new title?

She is crowned and anointed at the coronation ceremony.
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The Queen also granted him "place, pre-eminence and precedence" next to herself shortly after her accession to the throne.
Washington Post
1 year ago
London

After the death of a renowned queen, life in London goes on

LONDON - On morning television, the moment was singularly somber - the departure of the hearse bearing the flag-draped coffin of Queen Elizabeth II.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Queen Elizabeth II: Where will the funeral be held?

T he nation will come to a halt in nine days' time as the Queen is laid to rest following her tragic death.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

What happens now Queen has died as country enters period of national mourning?

Queen Elizabeth II will lie in state in Edinburgh and Westminster as part of 10 days of national mourning beginning on Friday.
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