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The minutes, seen by journalists before they were pulled, appear unremarkable and include a note that a change in rules could mean costs for the then Prince Andrew as a UK trade envoy would be funded by the Royal Travel Office rather than the former Department of Trade and Industry adding 90,000 to its budget. Visits discussed were to China, Russia, south-east Asia and Spain.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

PA Media Princess Beatrice has said premature birth can be "incredibly lonely", as she reflected on her own experience for a podcast ahead of World Prematurity Day. Her words are part of a campaign for premature birth research charity Borne, of which she became a patron months after her daughter was born several weeks early. "I think so often, especially as mums, we spend our lives, you know, feeling we have to be perfect to do this," Beatrice told the podcast.

As Parker-Bowles puts it, devastatingly: Look, we have Belvoir and Bottlegreen. But they use concentrates. Why can't we make a really high-end British cordial? Mind. Blown. You didn't know about this. You didn't know about the grail of the not-from-concentrate cordial. You didn't know what we have here is a genuine seeker, product of a youth spent poring over the pans, face smeared with tears, bilberry reduction, seeking something that goes beyond cordial and into, well, art.

Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales have been successful in legal proceedings brought in France against the owner of Paris Match, which published a grossly intrusive article and long-lens paparazzi photographs of their private family holiday in the Alps in April. The ruling affirms that, notwithstanding their public duties as members of the royal family, their Royal Highnesses and their children are entitled to respect for their private lives and family time, without unlawful interference and intrusion.

Buckingham Palace has disclosed a wealth of detail about the state banquet at Windsor Castle hosted by the king for Donald Trump from the 139 candles to the 1,452 pieces of cutlery, all lovingly polished by hand but all that anyone really wants to know about is the seating plan. In Windsor Castle's St George's Hall, the 50 metre-long table runs the length of the room, offering a tantalising indication of a pecking order among the 160 guests.

To acknowledge the anniversary, William and Kate Middleton visited the Women's Institute in Sunningdale, England, an organization that had a decadeslong relationship with the late queen. Queen Elizabeth became a member of the organization in 1943, before she ascended the throne, according to the WI's website. She became president of WI Sandringham in 2003, of which her mother, Queen Mary, had been the president before her.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

Concerns have been raised over Prince William and Kate Middleton using private travel methods that conflict with William's climate leadership role in the Earthshot Prize.

"Happy 12th Birthday to Prince George! 🎂" This celebration is marked with a new photo shared by his parents, showing George in a brown vest on a fence.

Charlotte's outfit featured a pink dress and shoes, accompanied by a pink barrette during her first Trooping the Colour in June 2016. The ensemble was coordinated with Kate's hat.

The play's title operates as a useful sorting device, sifting for audiences who are familiar with the way that the slur has been reclaimed or who are happy to bask in full-frontal sexual tableaux.