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Despite being head of state in 15 countries and the most senior female world leader on the planet, even Queen Elizabeth II has at times been constrained by the whims of fashion and family, according to a new biography . Andrew Morton, best known for his 1992 biography Diana: Her True Story , has recounted in his new book detailing the life of Elizabeth Windsor, how even she is plagued by the fashion issue that concerns most women in the modern age—pockets! In an extract from The Queen published by the Daily Mail , Morton recounts that the queen's "secret wish" for pockets stems not from a functional need but is more related to a sense of freedom which was opposed by her mother and grandmother during her childhood. According to the monarch's dresser and most trusted aide Angela Kelly , the author reported, the queen wished to be photographed with her hands in her pockets following strict instructions from her mother and advisors growing up not to do it. "The queen … [Read more...] about Queen wanted pockets on her dresses but the royals sewed them up

Queen Elizabeth II has made a surprise visit to open a new railway named after her, raising hopes she will play a prominent role in her Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The 96-year-old monarch has been experiencing what Buckingham Palace has called "episodic mobility problems" significant enough to mean she could not attend the State Opening of Parliament, when she traditionally sets out the government's annual agenda. Yet on Tuesday the queen officially opened the long-anticipated Elizabeth Line at Paddington Station, central London. It was her second in-person visits outside of royal palaces within days, arriving hot on the heels of a trip to the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Sunday. "Definitely things are looking up," Ingrid Seward, author of Prince Philip Revealed , told Newsweek . "I think she's off to Scotland for a few days to rest now. She always does go up this time of year. It's very positive." The jubilee weekend could be a busy time for the 96-year-old Monarch, … [Read more...] about Queen’s surprise visit a “very positive” sign for attendance at jubilee

Olympic cycling great Dame Laura Kenny says she felt “lonely” after losing her unborn child and opened up about her miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy to “give support to other women”. The five-time Olympic gold medallist received her damehood from the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, alongside husband Jason who was awarded a knighthood. Speaking about her decision to share her personal experiences in an Instagram post last month, she said she hoped it would help other women and families. The 30-year-old told the PA news agency: “You wish it never happens to you and it’s not until you go through it that you realise how lonely it is, and I think it was that that made us realise that actually, OK, it was a bad situation to us but lots of people go through it. “You don’t know where to turn to and I think just by us being ‘brave’, (as) lots of people were branding it. Recommended Coleen Rooney to resume evidence in Rebekah Vardy court … [Read more...] about Tandem royal honours at Windsor Castle for cycling’s golden couple

The long shadow of Princess Diana will still be felt by Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, on their current tour of Canada, royal commentator Rafe Heydel-Mankoo has told a British news station. The comments made by Heydel-Mankoo were broadcast on GB News as the prince and duchess left Britain on Tuesday to embark on their tour of Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as Ottawa and the Northwest Territories in Canada from Tuesday through Thursday. The tour is being made to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II , who is also the Queen of Canada. However, the visit also falls in the year marking the 25th anniversary of Diana's death in a Paris car crash. The late princess visited Canada with Charles during their marriage and the princess was highly popular among Canadians. Heydel Mankoo told GB News that though general support for the monarchy may be falling amongst Canadians, the royals themselves—such as the queen and Prince William and … [Read more...] about Princess Diana’s shadow looms over Charles and Camilla’s Canada tour

Elon Musk has said "the environment is going to be fine" even if the human population "doubled," in comments that set him on a potential collision course with climate campaigners like Prince Harry and Prince William . The Tesla CEO dismissed suggestions that "having fewer kids is better for the environment" as "total nonsense" during an appearance at the All-In Summit. The remark sets Musk at odds with many who campaign to save the environment, including Harry and William, although he did not name them. Elon Musk Says 'the Environment Is Going to Be Fine' Musk offered no evidence to support his contentions as he said: "We're currently headed towards a population decline. And that's everywhere in the world." He added: "Some people think that having fewer kids is better for the environment. It's total nonsense. "The environment is going to be fine, the environment is going to be fine even if we doubled the size of the humans. I know a lot about environmental stuff, so … [Read more...] about Elon Musk slams population concerns raised by Princes Harry and William

LONDON (AP) – Queen Elizabeth II made a surprise visit Tuesday to a train station in central London to see a newly completed subway line named in her honor. The 96-year-old monarch, who has reduced most of her public engagements, appeared Tuesday at Paddington Station and beamed as she unveiled a plaque stating she officially opened the Elizabeth Line. The new east-west train line is due to open to the public on May 24. Calling the event “a happy development,” Buckingham Palace said “the organizers were informed of the possibility she may attend.” The queen, who wore a sunshine yellow outfit with matching hat, walked slowly as she toured the station with a cane in hand, and she was seen smiling as she met with train workers. LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 17: Queen Elizabeth II using a oyster card machine as she attends the Elizabeth line’s official opening at Paddington Station on May 17, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Matthews – WPA Pool/Getty Images) The queen was … [Read more...] about Queen Makes Appearance at Opening of ‘Elizabeth’ Subway Line

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will reflect on the dark legacy of Canada’s residential school scandal as they begin their tour of the country later. Prince Charles and Camilla are visiting the Commonwealth realm on a three-day trip to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Charles is expected to speak about the Queen's "profound affection she feels for Canada and its people", but there are also high expectations on the royal couple to acknowledge the treatment of indigenous people, especially through the state-sponsored residential schools system. Last year hundreds of human remains were found in unmarked graves at former church-run schools. More than 150,000 indigenous children were forcibly separated from their families in what investigators called "cultural genocide" in 2015. Advertisement From the late 19th century to the 1970s they were sent to Christian boarding schools, where many were physically abused, raped and malnourished, had … [Read more...] about Charles and Camilla to recognise victims of school scandal on Canada tour

Jamaica will transition into a republic and begin the process to remove Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state. People familiar with the developments told news agency the Independent that the process of removing the Queen as head of state has begun. “The road to becoming a republic is not an easy one but they have long been coming under significant pressure to do it,” a Jamaican official familiar with the developments told UK-based news agency The Independent. Prince William and Duchess Kate are on a tour of the Caribbean and saw anti-colonial protests in Belize, which they are set to depart to reach Jamaica later this week. The protesters have raised the British royal family’s ties to slave trade in the Americas and the Caribbeans and urged the the future king and queen consort to issue an apology on behalf of the royal family. “Our African ancestors were forcibly removed from their home and suffered unparalleled atrocities in Africa to carry out forced labour to the benefit of … [Read more...] about Jamaica To Transition Into A Republic, Urge Prince William, Duchess Kate To Apologize

The Duke of Sussex said he hopes his children “never have to experience the online world as it exists now” as he criticised social media companies that make “unimaginable money” from people’s time, attention and information. Harry spoke at the launch of the 5Rights Foundation’s Global Child Online Safety Toolkit over video link from his home in California on Monday. The duke hailed 5Rights’ “ground-breaking work” in calling for a safer digital world for young people. He joined representatives from the United Nations, the African Union and the European Union as well as young people between the ages of 13 and 21, from countries across the world, including South Africa, the UK, Canada and Malaysia. Speaking at the opening of the event, Harry criticised the internet business model as well as social media companies that make “unimaginable money” from people’s attention and information. Recommended Coleen Rooney to resume evidence in Rebekah Vardy … [Read more...] about Harry hopes his children ‘never experience the online world as it exists now’

As the nation remembers the darkest days of the Emergency on its 40th anniversary, 25 families in Muzaffarnagar still wait for their tragedy to be acknowledged by the authorities. On the afternoon of October 18, 1976, 25 persons, mostly Muslim men, were allegedly killed in indiscriminate firing by Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary personnel as they took part in a peaceful protest against the forced sterilisation diktat of Sanjay Gandhi. Every moment of that day is deeply etched in the memory of Hasina Begum, whose husband Mohammad Saddique (32) was one of the victims. Saddique left home around 12.30 p.m. and within hours, Hasina found his bullet-ridden, blood-soaked body on the road among those of other victims. “I pleaded with him not to go out. But there was strong anger against forcible vasectomy, mainly of Muslims. People were out on the roads to protest a new PAC team which was in town to implement Sanjay Gandhi’s agenda,” said Ms. Hasina, a frail, old lady in her … [Read more...] about Emergency excesses still haunt Khalapar