King Charles often has his wife Queen Camilla at his side as he carries out his royal duties. But another female royal, who he can also count on for their backing is his sister Princess Anne. And during a reception at Buckingham Palace yesterday to celebrate East and South-East Asian communities both Camilla and Anne, as well as Prince Edward, were in attendance with the King. The event celebrated the contribution East and South-East Asian communities make to Britain and there were more than 300 people at the reception from across various sectors; including the arts, media, fashion, business, and healthcare. It was a rare occasion with both the Queen Consort and Princess Royal at the same event alongside the monarch. And it seems the two women have an interesting shared past that has thawed into a more relaxed bond... Shared dating history Princess Anne with Queen Camilla at Royal Ascot ( Image: REX/Shutterstock) The two women are sisters-in-law ( … [Read more...] about Princess Anne’s forgotten relationship with Camilla’s ex – and the royals’ thawing bond
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Wimbledon Fashion: What the Royals, Actors Wear to the Tennis Tournament
The world-famous tennis tournament, Wimbledon, takes place between June and July. Past winners include Venus and Serena Williams , Billie Jean King, Maria Sharapova, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. This year's games are taking place from June 20 through July 10, 2022. From the Duchess of Cambridge to Kendall Jenner, many members of the Royal Family and other famous faces take the opportunity to show off their summer styles at the famous tennis match. Newsweek takes a look back at some of the fashion that has been worn to the tennis tournament over the years. Top Wimbledon Looks Meghan Markle The Duchess of Sussex is no stranger to Wimbledon. Pictured above, Markle is seen at game 12 of the championships in 2018 wearing a blue and white striped shirt with cream-colored pants, a black handbag and sunglasses. Kendall Jenner Supermodel Kendall Jenner sported a pair of white sneakers and shorts and a bag to match at the Men's Final Day at the Wimbledon Tennis … [Read more...] about Wimbledon Fashion: What the Royals, Actors Wear to the Tennis Tournament
Kate Middleton launches new Instagram account featuring gorgeous behind-the-scenes photos
The Princess of Wales has launched a brand new Instagram account - and it features stunning photos and behind-the-scenes videos. The new page is for The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood - and will feature all of Kate's work on the early years, including her brand new Shaping Us campaign. So far posts have included some gorgeous shots of Kate launching the Shaping US project in Leeds as well as meeting some of the campaign ambassadors, including Rochelle Humes, Professor Green and Kate Silverton. There are also several videos of Kate explaining why the time from pregnancy to the age of five is vital in shaping children's futures. Kate has launched a brand new Instagram account ( Image: Getty Images) And in one post, a special claymation video, which shows how the development of a young girl from the age of zero to five is shaped by interactions and her environment, can be seen being played in Picadilly Circus, in the heart of central London. The … [Read more...] about Kate Middleton launches new Instagram account featuring gorgeous behind-the-scenes photos
Queen’s nanny who lost her position and respect after spilling secrets in America
The Royal Family isn't as mysterious as it was in previous years, owing to the huge number of accounts from former royal staff about what goes on behind palace walls. While many accounts about what the royals enjoy doing in their spare time or what they like to eat are not shocking in 2023, the first private revelations that came out in a US publication from a former nanny were met with huge backlash from the palace. A number of former members of royal staff have managed to cause controversy over the years - whether that is through interviews or releasing books - but if there was someone who started the trend it would be Marion Crawford. The Scottish educator and governess worked for the Royal Family for many years but had previously worked for Lord Elgin before transferring to the household of The Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth). The Queen's former nanny, Marion Crawford, left her grace and favour home in Kensington Palace after the … [Read more...] about Queen’s nanny who lost her position and respect after spilling secrets in America
Kate Middleton says raising kids is ‘tough’ and it’s ‘not about how many toys’ they have
The Princess of Wales has admitted that raising young children is tough but believes that "love goes a long way" in bringing up little ones. In a new video to promote her Shaping Us early years campaign, Kate is joined by Capital FM radio host Roman Kemp to talk about the importance of mental wellbeing, relationships and how by nurturing children in the earliest years of their life, society can build a nation of healthy happy adults. Wearing a sheepskin coat, polo neck jumper and gloves, Kate and Roman chat as they walk through the Hertfordshire countryside about the importance of talking about mental health and how early experiences can shape adults in later life. Kate chats to Roman Kemp in a new video for her Shaping Us campaign ( Image: The Prince and Princess of Wales / YouTube) The pair chat as they walk through the Hertfordshire countryside about the importance of talking about mental health ( Image: The Prince and Princess of Wales / YouTube) … [Read more...] about Kate Middleton says raising kids is ‘tough’ and it’s ‘not about how many toys’ they have
‘Oblivious rogue energy firms are cashing in on people’s misery as profits soar’
Nobody minds when a firm makes profit as a result of enterprise and hard work. But Shell’s record returns came not through honest endeavour but the windfalls of war. The oil giant was able to make £1,000 every second because Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine sent global prices soaring. Meanwhile, British Gas , whose profits have also been boosted by the conflict, has sought to squeeze even more money from customers by forcing them on to pre-payment meters. An exposé by the Times revealed how debt collectors were routinely being sent to break into customers’ homes to fit the meters. In many cases this was done even when it was known the residents had mental health issues, were disabled or had young families. British Gas said “this is not how we do business”. Yet it is exactly how greedy firms act when they care more about profits than people. They appear oblivious to the fact that millions of households have to choose between heating and eating. These … [Read more...] about ‘Oblivious rogue energy firms are cashing in on people’s misery as profits soar’
Treason! Man charged in Queen Elizabeth II assassination attempt faces maximum sentencing
close Video US ambassador to United Kingdom says Queen was 'beacon of hope' as King Charles III takes throne US ambassador to United Kingdom Jane Hartley joined 'Fox News Sunday' to discuss Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign and the legacy she leaves behind. A man who told police he wanted to kill the Queen of England has been charged with treason in the first case in decades to tackle the crime. Jaswant Sing Chail, 21, was arrested on Christmas 2021 at Windsor Castle trying to scale the walls while carrying a crossbow. When questioned by police, he told them "I am here to kill the queen." Chail has now pleaded guilty to a charge under the U.K.’s Treason Act, which makes it a crime to "injure the person of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II , or to alarm her Majesty," along with charges of making threats to kill and possessing an offensive weapon. He appeared at London’s Central Criminal Court via video link from Broadmoor, a secure … [Read more...] about Treason! Man charged in Queen Elizabeth II assassination attempt faces maximum sentencing
Spanish island popular with Brits wants to slash tourist numbers to tackle ‘saturation’
A Spanish holiday island hugely popular with Brits wants to cut down on the number of tourists who visit it. Lanzarote's leaders are hoping to declare the island "saturated" and is aiming for a tourist decline to "guarantee the future of generations to come." Part of the new strategy will be to become less dependent on Brits who currently account for more than half of holiday numbers. Lanzarote, which has just over 151,000 inhabitants, received 2.5 million tourists until November 2022 - 17 times its population. Now, the Island Council has advanced the idea of declaring itself a "tourist-saturated area" and claims that the idea enjoys "a broad social consensus". Lanzarote's tourism leaders want fewer tourists to come Lanzarote's president Dolores Corujo said that it would be necessary to adopt "a diversification strategy to reduce dependence on the British market." Tourism bosses say they want fewer hotel beds but of higher quality, so the island can get a more … [Read more...] about Spanish island popular with Brits wants to slash tourist numbers to tackle ‘saturation’
Meet Jonathan the tortoise, the world’s oldest land animal
Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter J onathan the tortoise has lived on one of the most remote islands in the world for 140 years. He has become something of a media star recently, as he just got a lofty distinction: the oldest living land animal in the world. Jonathan is turning 190 this year. Well, that's the best guess about the age of the 440-pound chelonian. “To be honest, I suspect he’s older, but we can never know,” says Joe Hollins, the veterinarian who cares for Jonathan on St Helena island, a tiny volcanic British territory more than 1,000 miles off the coast of Africa. Recommended How discovery of ‘oldest animal life on Earth’ can transform our understanding of early planet Jonathan has spent most of his life wandering (albeit slowly) with three other land tortoises around … [Read more...] about Meet Jonathan the tortoise, the world’s oldest land animal
Gautam Adani’s Rise Was Intertwined With India’s. Now It’s Unraveling.
Gautam Adani began the year as one of the richest men who ever lived, an upstart billionaire whose conglomerate, one of India’s largest, had surged in value by 2,500 percent in five years. That rise, as he portrayed it, wasn’t his alone: It was inseparable from the “growth story” of India itself. His companies’ goals were in lock step with the country’s needs, he often said. Relying on his longstanding partnership with India’s powerful leader, Narendra Modi, he brought his private companies — spanning power, ports, food and more — into alignment with one politician more closely than any business titan before him. Now, in spectacular fashion, the fortunes of his Adani Group are crashing down even faster than they had shot up — a collapse whose pain will be felt across the country, rippling through its economic and political spheres. More than $110 billion in market value — roughly half of the Adani Group’s worth — has vanished in just over a week, like air from a burst balloon. … [Read more...] about Gautam Adani’s Rise Was Intertwined With India’s. Now It’s Unraveling.