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Queens' Cousin Jailed for Sexually Assaulting Woman at His Ancestral Home
Simon Bowes-Lyon, 34, the Earl of Strathmore, admitted to attacking a woman at Glamis Castle, Angus, in February last year and has been jailed for 10 months Daily Mirror UK, 23 FEB, 2021. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...court-case.jpg Simon Bowes-Lyon, 34, the Earl of Strathmore, admitted to attacking a woman at Glamis Castle, Angus (Image: PA) A relative of the Queen who admitted sexually assaulting a woman at his ancestral home, has been jailed for 10 months. Simon Bowes-Lyon, the Earl of Strathmore, admitted to attacking a woman at Glamis Castle, Angus, in February last year. The 34-year-old is the son of a cousin of the Queen. Previously, the court heard that the incident happened in a bedroom at the castle where the Queen Mother grew up. In a statement issued outside court after his guilty plea, Bowes-Lyon said: "I am greatly ashamed of my actions which have caused such distress to a guest in my home. "I apologise wholeheartedly again today. I am deeply sorry for my behaviour and the anguish it has caused. "Clearly, I had drunk to excess on the night of the incident. "As someone who is only too well aware of the damage that alcohol can cause, I should have known better. I recognise, in any event, that alcohol is no excuse for my behaviour. "I did not think I was capable of behaving the way I did but have had to face up to it and take responsibility. "Over the last year this has involved seeking and receiving professional help as well as agreeing to plead guilty as quickly as possible. "My apologies go, above all, to the woman concerned but I would also like to apologise to family, friends and colleagues for the distress I have caused them." Glamis Castle is the seat of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne, the family which the late Queen Mother was part of. |
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'Here Are My 15 Examples of Where The Royal Family was Racist as Hell'
Prince William defended the royal family yesterday in an unprecedented outburst saying "We're very much not a racist family". But the Mirror's Fleet Street Fox says that's not always been the case. Daily Mirror UK, 13 MAR 2021. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...inssss-6-7.jpg If you dive into anyone's family - black or white - you'll find someone to accuse of racism. Grandad will say something daft, a teenager something thoughtless, and if you start going through the ancestors there'll be a good chunk of them for whom skin colour was a handy way of deciding who to beat, marry or kill. It's a powerful and damaging word to hurl around these days, and people should remember that humans have been crappy to each other for about 2 million years now, and we're going to have to let most of that go. Centuries ago we elevated those humans who were good at war, and today their descendants still rule over us although we now handle the battles ourselves. And if they want to stay on that blood-stained pedestal, they need to deserve it. So when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said a member of the Royal Family inquired after their son's skin colour, during debates about whether to give him a title or security, we wondered if these higher-than-thous were pretty low. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...y-Services.jpg When Buckingham Palace didn't comment for 56 hours, we became restless. And when a stiff-backed Prince William declared "we are very much not a racist family" yesterday, there was relief he had deigned to mention it, although, to be fair, he didn't really sell it. Which family was he talking about? His closest living relatives, the Windsors in general, or everyone going back to William the Conqueror, whose DNA is probably, by this point, distributed equally around the British Isles. The trouble with William's claim is that, whichever family he's talking about, there is racism. Quite a lot of it, in fact. And it's not out-of-context, reasonable-for-the-time racism. It's eye-poppingly-bad-even-then-racism. Here are just a few examples. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...%20to%20Tuvalu We'll file Kate and William being carried on thrones to their plane by 30 of their future black subjects in the former colony of Tuvalu under 'ill-advised' 1. The time someone senior in William's immediate family repeatedly asked what colour his nephew's skin would be while discussing his security needs, and which he has yet to deny. 2. The time Prince William allegedly went to a party dressed as a gorilla, but couldn't be clearly identified behind the mask, so pictures of Harry at the same party dressed as a Nazi caused a scandal instead. 3. The time his uncle Andrew left then-Home Secretary Jacqui Smith "slack-jawed" at a dinner for the Saudi royals by making "racist comments about Arabs that were unbelievable... it involved a comment about camels". 4. The time that same uncle referred to "the n***** in the woodpile" to one of David Cameron's advisers, who was of Sri Lankan descent. 5. The time his granny's uncle said Adolf Hitler was "not a bad chap" and taught three princesses to throw a Nazi salute, in the same year the Reichstag burned down, Hitler had seized power, the Gestapo was created, Dachau was built, and thousands of Britons protested against rabid anti-Semitism and persecution of Jews. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...t-Balmoral.jpg A young Queen performing a Nazi salute with her family at Balmoral (Image: TheSun/Twitter/PA Wire) 6. The time that same granny's uncle ignored government advice to visit Nazi Germany, dined with Goering, Goebbels and Hess, take tea with Hitler, and gave a speech saying that what he had seen "is a miracle; one can only begin to understand it when one realizes that behind it all is one man and one will". 7 - 9. The time the Queen Mother told a diarist during a drunken lunch "beware the Blackamoors", the time she told a journalist she “had some reservations about Jews,” and the time she told a lady-in-waiting that "the Africans just don’t know how to govern themselves…what a pity we’re not still looking after them". 10. The time Princess Michael of Kent wore priceless jewellery depicting an African slave kept as a domestic pet to the wider family's first meeting with Meghan Markle. 11. The time the same princess told black New Yorkers to "go back to the colonies" and named two black sheep on her farm Venus and Serena. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...an-Markle1.jpg But it was completely unintentional, so that's all right (Image: Getty Images) 12. The time Queen Victoria became close friends with an Indian Muslim, and her son Edward VII sacked him within hours of her funeral, had him deported, then ordered every record of their relationship to be destroyed. 13. The time the Royal Family set up the Royal African Company, of which Edward Colston was merely a shareholder and employee, and shipped more African slaves across the Atlantic than anyone else. 14. The time that wealthy slave-owner, banker and MP George Smith became enormously wealthy, his granddaughter married the Earl of Strathmore, and her granddaughter Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon married a prince, became Queen, and on her death left most of her £70m estate and fine art to the Royal Family. 15. The time she also left about £7m each to Princes William and Harry, who have, presumably, happily lived off the profits of slavery ever since. Some of these have roots deep in the mists of time. Others are bang-up-to-date. And it's worth pointing out that Britain ended the slave trade, too, and freed those brought to its shores by Americans who held on to the nasty habit for decades longer. In 2018 Prince Charles condemned "the atrocity" of slavery. Prince William has spoken about the horrors of racism in football. Princess Michael of Kent, Prince Harry, even Prince Philip, have apologised for what have become known as "gaffes". And at the end of last year, the Historic Royal Palaces announced a review of their buildings' and contents' links to slavery, which will probably see a lot of heavy annotation in souvenir handbooks rather than having to lose, er, pretty much every palace and private home. If you go through history, everyone's got a link to slavery. Most of our ancestors, black or white, were slaves at some point. But there are few families we could point to as having consistently been the enslavers, the profiteers, and the beneficiaries of deep and unreasonable nastiness. You can do that with the Royal Family. And of all the things that have been said and done, the Queen, as the current living head of it, has never acknowledged a single thing laid out above. It would not hurt - it would, at this stage, do a lot to help - if she said what we all know: this is not a private family matter. It's an issue of constitutional significance, in the UK and for the 2.4billion mostly-brown people in the Commonwealth, and it's about time the Royals elevated themselves in our eyes. |
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Public Want Prince William to be King When Queens' Reign Ends in Blow to Charles EXCLUSIVE: Pollsters Deltapoll interviewed 1,590 adults and found a generational divide over who should take the throne - with younger people even calling for rebel prince Harry to become king
Daily Mirror UK, 7 APR 2021. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...outh-Wales.jpg https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...g-Night-In.jpg The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have a positive public image (Image: PA) The public want the Crown to bypass the Prince of Wales and be handed to Prince William when the Queen’s reign ends, a poll has revealed. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...e-Arrivals.jpg Younger people seem less aware of Prince Charles' environmental credentials (Image: UK Press via Getty Images) The Duke of Cambridge has a 20-point lead – 47% to 27% – over his father Prince Charles in a huge blow to the heir’s *popularity despite great strides to improve his public image over the past two decades. But younger respondents aged 18 to 24 years old want Prince Harry as king over his dad and brother. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...rvice-2020.jpg Although more than half – 51% – believe Harry, 36, along with wife Meghan, 39, have damaged the *reputation of the monarchy. Pollsters Deltapoll interviewed adults between March 31 and April 1. The data, weighted to be representative of the British adult population as a whole, will come as a shock to the royal family, who launched a PR drive after Charles’s divorce in 1996 from *Princess Diana and their handling of her tragic death in 1997. Just over 40% believe the monarch, who turns 95 on April 21, should remain in her *position until she dies. A fifth believe she should abdicate if in good health compared to 27% declaring Britain’s longest-serving monarch should choose to abdicate if her health fails. The generational divide is further evidenced by younger generations backing Harry and Meghan’s decision to leave the family. Amid accusations of racism and abandonment by the Sussexes, which are yet to be proven or resolved, it is perhaps a sign that the monarchy must continue to evolve if it is to remain relevant in the modern world. The poll numbers in full and what public was asked The Queen's reign has been long, but all good things must come to an end Harry and Meghan – the Duke and Duchess of Sussex – and taking everything into account, which of the following statements come closest to your own view? They have damaged the reputation of the Royal Family - 51% They have made no difference to the reputation of the Royal Family - 31% Improved their reputation - 9% Out of those who think Harry and Meghan have damaged the royals’ reputation: 4 in 10 or 36% are Millennials, aged between 24 to 40, while... 2 in 3 or 62% are Baby Boomers, aged between 57 to 75. Which of the following statements comes closest to your own view? The Queen should remain in her position until she dies - 41% The Queen should choose to abdicate but only if she is not in good health - 27% The Queen should choose to abdicate while she is still in good health - 21% Don't know - 11% When the Queen does leave the throne, who of the following would you prefer to see become king? Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge - 47% Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales - 27% Neither - Britain should no longer have a monarchy - 18% Don't know - 8% But when asked who they would prefer to see as monarch after the Queen... 23% of Millennials chose Prince Harry over William or Charles... ..but few baby boomers want to see Harry on throne - 5% |
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Prince Philip Dead: Duke of Edinburgh Dies aged 99 at Windsor Castle
The Queen is mourning the loss of her "strength and stay" the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, who has died aged 99 at Windsor Castle, two months before his 100th birthday Heartbroken Queens' full statement as she announces 'beloved' Prince Philip has died Daily Mirror UK, 9 APR 2021. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...Kingdom-18.jpg By the Queen’s side for seven decades, Prince Philip has been around for as long as almost all of us can remember. Remarkably, he was the oldest-ever male member of the British royal family and the longest-serving consort in history. And yet his life had begun in a very contemporary fashion - an infant refugee from the country of his birth, carried by boat across the Mediterranean. He was also the man who modernised the monarchy, encouraging interaction with ordinary people - an approach embraced by his grandsons. But throughout all those years, he told anyone who would listen that his central role was to support the Queen. And it was a mutual reliance. Elizabeth has described Philip as her "strength and stay" and said she and the country owed him a debt greater than he would ever claim "or we would ever know". |
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Prince Philip Funeral Order of Service in Full
Prince Philip's funeral will take place at St George's Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle at 3pm on Saturday in a service attended by only 30 people due to coronavirus restrictions BBC News, 17 APR 2021. House of Windsor http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special...of_Windsor.svg https://archive.org/download/royalfa...lfam_logos.png https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...IP-FUNERAL.jpg Flowers left as tributes are pictured outside St George's Chapel https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...sor-Castle.jpg The Quire in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...RAL-Philip.jpg https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...RAL-Philip.jpg Security Preparations Military Personnel Prepare For Duke of Edinburgh's Funeral A touching song performed at Princess Dianas' funeral and the weddings of her children will be among those to ring out from St George's Chapel tomorrow. The Order of Service published ahead of Prince Philip's funeral on Saturday afternoon shows a string of musical pieces with deep personal connections to the royal. It also reveals key themes that will sit at the heart of the service, including the Duke's "unwavering loyalty" to the Queen and his "courage, fortitude and faith". No sermon will be delivered during the ceremonial royal service, in keeping with Philip's wishes, and there will not be a eulogy. His love of the sea and long association with the Royal Navy permeates the Order of Service, which has been released by Buckingham Palace ahead of Saturday's proceedings. Funeral to Celebrate 'Unwavering Loyalty' to The Queen The Duke of Edinburgh Dies: A Look Back at Prince Philips' Life |
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The Funeral of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh -BBC LIVE
A full military procession and members of the Royal Family will accompany the coffin, as it makes the final journey from Windsor Castle to St George's Chapel. BBC News, 17 APR 2021. Huw Edwards introduces live coverage of the ceremonial Funeral of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh from Windsor. Her Majesty The Queen, together with other members of the Royal Family will attend the funeral service. Throughout the afternoon, Huw Edwards will be joined by special guests, including Sir David Attenborough, Baroness Scotland, Alan Titchmarsh, and Baroness Grey-Thompson, to remember the man behind the crown. Royal experts will share their thoughts and analysis on this historic occasion and pay tribute to The Duke of Edinburgh’s life of service and duty. JJ Chalmers and Sophie Raworth in Windsor will report on the events from key locations around the Castle and will meet people participating in today’s ceremonial events. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...urgh-death.jpg This is one of the Queens' favourite pictures R.I.P. HRH The Prince Philip https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.A...=0&w=181&h=152 |
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Queen and Royal Family Remember Duke of Edinburgh 'With Grateful Hearts'
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Inside The Royal Vault Where Prince Philip Will be Buried Until He’s Joined by The Queen
The world watched on as the Duke's coffin disappeared from the view of his wife the Queen, and the 29 others at the service, on an electrically-powered lift platform before being placed in the vault BBC 19 APR 2021 https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...657882jpeg.jpg https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...155479jpeg.jpg Prince Philips' coffin is lowered into 200-year-old vault below St George's Chapel https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...urgh-death.jpg The coffin of King George VI being lowered into the vault (Image: PA) https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...urgh-death.jpg George VI Memorial Chapel in St George's Chapel https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...ges-chapel.jpg An illustration of the vault underneath the chapel (Image: De Agostini via Getty Images) On Saturday Prince Philip was laid to rest in the 200-year-old Royal Vault beneath St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. The 99-year-old Duke of Edinburgh died on April 9 - just two months before his 100th birthday. His funeral took place at the chapel but due to coronavirus rules just 30 mourners were allowed to attend. The world watched on as the Duke's coffin disappeared from the view of the Queen, and the 29 others at the service, on an electrically-powered lift platform. The coffin then went on a 15-metre long journey through an underground passageway that leads into the Royal Vault But the Royal Vault will not Philip's final resting place. When the Queen dies, the Duke of Edinburgh will be transferred to the gothic church’s King George VI memorial chapel to lie alongside his devoted wife of 73 years. The vault was built between 1810 and 1814 underneath what is now known as the Albert Memorial Chapel . In 1494 the space underneath held the tomb of Henry VI, then Henry VII and finally Henry VIII before it was abandoned for more than 200 years. The vault was finally finished 1863 as a memorial to Prince Albert who was the husband of Queen Victoria. It was first used to bury Queen Charlotte, the wife of George III, who died in 1818. Two years later it was the final resting place for George himself. George IV was buried in the vault in 1830 and William IV in 1837. But despite there being space in there for more royals Queen Victoria built herself a mausoleum at Frogmore, in Windsor Great Park. Edward VII and George V were both interred in freestanding tombs on the floor of St George’s Chapel itself. A small extension-chapel was made to St George’s, with a vault underneath, which holds the coffin of the Queen's dad George VI. The Queen Mother and the ashes of Princess Margaret are also there. The vault is a stone-lined room with a small altar at the far end which measures around 25 metres by seven metres. Along each wall are shelves to hold coffins. Close to the entrance of the vault is a plinth on which the latest arrival is placed. The coffin will either be moved to either a side-shelf or final interment elsewhere in the room. It was originally lit with oil-lamps but this was changed to an electric light at the beginning of 20th century. It has not received a ‘permanent resident’ since 1930 but the vault is used during royal funerals at Windsor. After the funeral service of a royal the coffin is usually lowered via the electrically-driven platform down to the corridor and into the vault. The coffin will remain there until transferred to its final burial place. |
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Queen Stepped in to Change Prince Louis Name - and He Nearly Had Different Title
Prince Louis has a HRH title like his big brother and sister, but he wasn't meant to and he can only call himself a prince because his great-granny intervened BBC News, 23 APR 2021. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...h-Phillips.jpg Prince Louis with his granny and his second cousins (Image: REUTERS) https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...olour-2019.jpg When the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcomed their third child, three years ago today, they named him Louis Arthur Charles. https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/kr...7fb35314f52dde Prince Louis Looks So Grown-Up on His Third Birthday Today Louis is a popular name in the royal family and William and George have it as a middle name, in honour of Prince Charles's mentor Lord Louis Mountbatten, who died in an IRA bombing in 1979. Charles is a nod to little Louis's grandfather, the Prince of Wales, who said he was delighted to have another baby in the family when he was born. A statement from Charles and Camilla at the time said: "We are both so pleased at the news. It is a great joy to have another grandchild, the only trouble is I don’t know how I am going to keep up with them." His official title is His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Cambridge, but he only has a HRH title because his great-granny the Queen stepped in. She intervened to overwrite a rule put in place by King George V, reports the Express. Back in 1917, he set out new guidance on which royals were allowed to have titles - and who was too far down the line of succession to qualify for one. He decided that all of the sovereign's children would automatically become a Prince or Princess, as well as any grandchildren born through the male line. However, great-grandchildren weren't included on the list. This caused a bit of an issue when Prince George was born, as despite being our future king he shouldn't have had the title. The Queen stepped in and said that George would get a title, and decided to extend the change to all of Kate and William's children. This means that even though Charlotte and Louis, who are further down the line of succession and are unlikely to ever sit on the throne, are also a prince and princess. If the Monarch didn't make the change, it's likely that Louis would have been Master Louis Cambridge or Master Louis Windsor instead. However she didn't make this change for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son, something which has caused rows and confusion following their interview with Oprah Winfrey. It was widely believed that the couple didn't want Archie to have a HRH title in their bid for him to enjoy a 'normal' life, much like Harry's cousins Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall. But during the interview, Meghan said that it would impact his security. |
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Queen in Security Scare as Two Suspected Intruders Arrested on Her Windsor Estate
A man and his girlfriend reportedly scaled fences at the Royal Lodge in Windsor, close to where the Queen goes for walks with her corgis - Thames Valley Police confirmed that two arrests have been made BBC UK, 3 MAY 2021. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin..._the-queen.jpg https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...ge-windsor.jpg https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...ge-windsor.jpg https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...nce-Andrew.jpg Prince Andrew and his ex Sarah Ferguson live together at Royal Lodge (Image: Charlie Hall) Two intruders sparked a major security scare when they broke into the Queen's sprawling estate in Windsor. The suspects - a 31-year-old man and his 29-year-old girlfriend - reportedly scaled fences at the Royal Lodge on April 25, close to where the 95-year-old monarch goes for walks with her corgis and rides horses. The suspects were arrested in the lodge grounds, which includes the All Saints Chapel where the Queen attends Sunday service, as well as her son Prince Andrew's home. Security was said to be on "high alert" at the time, as just days earlier a woman was allegedly mistakenly allowed into the lodge grounds by guards. It is said that she entered the Royal Lodge while Andrew, 61, was home, and was stopped by a member of staff. Security are said to have even paid for the 43-year-old woman's cab fare when she arrived at Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, where the Duke of York lives with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson. The woman, thought to be a Spanish national, claimed she was there to have lunch with the duke, and spent about 20 minutes walking around the gardens, it is alleged. It is said that she then entered the Grade II-listed building, where the Queen's son was home at the time, until she was eventually held in the lobby after asking a worker where the duke was. The woman allegedly told the staff member she was engaged to Andrew and was there to get married to him. Thames Valley Police arrested the woman on suspicion of burglary and later de-arrested and sectioned her under the Mental Health Act. The incident occurred two days after Philip's funeral. |
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Royal Courtiers Who Sneered About Kate Middleton Now The Ones Bowing Lowest to Her
Kate Middleton was once dubbed 'Waity Katy' by royal courtiers who believed she was waiting for Prince William to propose to her while she was his girlfriend in 2008 Daily Mirror UK, 4 MAY 2021 https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...ds-Day-One.jpg Kate Middleton was once reportedly dubbed 'Waity Katy' by royal courtiers (Image: Getty Images) Courtiers who reportedly sneered at Kate Middleton when she joined the royal family are now the ones 'bowing the lowest' to her, a palace expert claims. Historian and author Sarah Gristwood said the Duchess of Cambridge looks set to 'play a big hand' in the 'remoulding' of the monarchy. She thinks that the palace officials who once apparently mocked 'Waity Katy' are now in awe of Prince William's wife. Kate received the cruel nickname, which suggested she was patiently waiting for a proposal, while she was William's girlfriend around 2008. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...-Cambridge.jpg However, the couple celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary last week, with Kate reportedly 'refocusing' on her royal duties following Megxit. Ms Gristwood told Vanity Fair: "I'll bet those courtiers who reputedly once sneered about 'Waity Katy' are the very ones bowing lowest now. "She looks like the person who's going to have to play a big hand in the ongoing remoulding of the monarchy." Sources told the Daily Mail that the Duchess of Cambridge's determination and confidence has grown since Megxit last year. She is now apparently keen to achieve 'real, lasting change', with a focus on continuing to help young children. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...als-London.jpg Kate looks set to 'play a big hand' in the 'remoulding' of the monarchy (Image: PA Archive/PA Images) Palace aides told the Mail: "The Duchess is definitely doing things that are different and outside her comfort zone these days, and that's because she feels confident doing them." It comes after the Daily Mirror's Royal Correspondent Russell Myers said Prince William and Prince Charles will leave Prince Harry and Meghan to 'sort things out on their own'. Speaking to talkRadio, he said the royal family are united and trying to 'get back to business'. |
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Prince Michael of Kent’s Army Role Questioned After Claims He Sold Access to Kremlin
Honorary position challenged by Labour after Queen’s cousin allegedly told reporters he could be hired for £10,000 a day to contact Putin’s team The Guardian UK..9 MAY 2021. https://d3hp8xnxb3lun4.cloudfront.ne..._158079434.jpg Prince Michael was described by his friend, the Marquess of Reading, as ‘Her Majesty’s unofficial ambassador to Russia’. Photograph: Donat Sorokin/Tass Claims that the Queen’s cousin was willing to use his royal status to sell privileged access to Vladimir Putin’s regime have raised questions over whether he should keep his honorary position in the British army, according to Labour. Prince Michael of Kent allegedly told undercover reporters posing as investors from South Korea that he could be hired for £10,000 a day to make “confidential” representations to the Russian president’s team. A recording allegedly suggests Prince Michael offered his royal endorsement in exchange for a $200,000 fee during a virtual meeting and was happy to use his home in Kensington Palace as a backdrop for a speech promoting a fake South Korean gold company. His friend, the Marquess of Reading, later described the prince as “Her Majesty’s unofficial ambassador to Russia”. Prince Michael has denied the claims, which were made by Channel 4 Dispatches in collaboration with the Sunday Times. Reporters set up a firm called House of Haedong and approached five members of the royal family with an offer of a role. Michael’s office insisted he had no “special relationship” with Putin and that he had had no contact with the Russian premier or his team since June 2003, when they last met. But John Healey, the Labour MP and shadow defence secretary, said that the investigation “raises serious questions” about whether the prince should retain his position as senior colonel of the King’s Royal Hussars. The 78-year-old, who is a first cousin of the Queen, does not receive money from the civil list and earns a living acting as chair of his own private company, which offers consultancy advice. He was also approached about a role helping the fictitious gold firm in Russia, it was alleged. The programme said Prince Michael’s business partner, Simon Isaacs, formally known as the Marquess of Reading, had used an event at Kensington Palace in 2013, where Prince Michael was a guest, to sell access to Putin. The event, to promote the Russian wrestling sport of Sambo, also offered opportunities to personally meet the Russian leader at a later date, Dispatches found. In a recorded meeting with the undercover reporters, Isaacs said: “If he [Prince Michael] is representing the House of Haedong, he could mention that to Putin and Putin would find the right person who is interested in South Korea or interested in gold. It just opens the door, you know, which is so helpful.” He added: “I think, if I can say this, this is kind of slightly discreet, we’re talking relatively discreetly here. Because we wouldn’t want the world to know that he is seeing Putin purely for business reasons, if you follow me.” He went on to describe Prince Michael as “Her Majesty’s unofficial ambassador to Russia” and said tension between the UK and the Russian regime has not affected Michael’s relationship with Putin. He said: “He is just generally regarded as Her Majesty’s unofficial ambassador to Russia. I mean, I say that, you know, between you and me slightly, but I mean it’s generally known that’s the case.” Prince Michael’s office said: “Prince Michael receives no public funding and earns his own living through a consultancy company that he has run for over 40 years. “Prince Michael has no special relationship with President Putin. They last met in June 2003 and Prince Michael has had no contact with him or his office since then. “Lord Reading is a good friend who in trying to help made suggestions which Prince Michael would not have wanted, or been able, to fulfil.” Isaacs said: “I thought the approach from the House of Haedong was genuine and I was only trying to facilitate an introduction to my friend Prince Michael. I made a mistake and over-promised and for that I am truly regretful. I wasn’t at my peak as I was recovering from a kidney transplant. “For the record, the Sambo event which was eight years ago was my event and Prince Michael was simply my guest along with many other people.” Dispatches: Royals for Hire, will air at 7.30pm on Monday on Channel 4. |
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Prince Charles Proposed to a Different Woman Before Diana - But She Rejected Him
Before falling for Diana, Prince Charles is said to have proposed marriage to a woman named Amanda Knatchbull in 1977 - but things didn't quite go as he'd hoped Daily Mirror UK / BBC,12 MAY 2021. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...Brooksbank.jpg Prince Charles is said to have proposed to a woman before meeting Diana (Image: AFP/Getty Images) https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...b/2_Amanda.jpg Lord Mountbatten set him up with Amanda Knatchbull (Image: Getty) https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...engagement.jpg He met Diana shortly afterwards (Image: PA) We all know the story of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, we followed their romance, all the ups and downs until the very end. And after that, we watched as the Prince of Wales married his long-term love, Camilla Parker-Bowles. But did you know that Charles is said to have also once proposed marriage to another woman, Amanda Knatchbull, before his relationships with either of these two ladies? However, things didn't quite go to plan as it turned out she wasn't actually interested in him that way. Ouch. This is according to a Channel 4 documentary called The Royal House of Windsor, in which it is claimed Charles' 'honorary grandfather,' Lord Mountbatten attempted to set the prince up with his granddaughter, Amanda. At nine years his junior and despite being a distant cousin of his, Amanda was considered "the perfect candidate" for Charles. "For years, Mountbatten was secretly lining Amanda up as a future queen," explained the programme's narrator. And it seemed as if love was destined to blossom between the two, with the show detailing how Charles once took Amanda on the Royal Yacht Britannia for a trip to Eleuthera in the Caribbean. This was back in 1977 and it is thought that during this holiday, he popped the question. "Charles turned to her and says, 'Will you be my wife?' - and she said no," the narrator says. They added: "They'd been together a lot, and I think that actually, the relationship was too close. "They were like brother and sister." Not long after this, Charles began to court Lady Diana Spencer and as we all know, when he asked her to marry him, she said yes. They were married in 1981 and divorced in 1996. Charles later went on to marry Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall in 2005. Meanwhile, Amanda married author Charles Vincent Ellingworth in 1987 and the pair have three children together. Today she is known as Lady Ellingworth and has made some brilliant contributions to British social work. |
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Highlights From The Queens’ Official Birthday-Trooping the Colour 2021
BBC •20 Jun 2021 Highlights of last week's spectacular military display from Windsor Castle, where the colour of the former 2nd Battalion Scots Guards was trooped to mark HM the Queen’s official birthday. Introduced by Huw Edwards. The Queen's official birthday was marked with a new ceremony instead of the annual Trooping the Colour parade, as the coronavirus lockdown continued. |
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Secrets Of The Royals: Royal Palaces British Royal Documentary
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The Queens' Handwritten Letter to Entire NHS as She Awards Covid Heroes The George Cross
In a personal, handwritten message, the Queen said NHS staff have carried out their work "with courage, compassion and dedication" for more than 70 years Daily Mirror UK, 5 JUL 2021. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...ham-Palace.jpg https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...orge-Cross.jpg https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...RUS-ROYALS.jpg The award is for acts of heroism (Image: AFP via Getty Images) The Queen has awarded the George Cross to the National Health Service, recognising all of its staff in all four UK nations. In a personal, handwritten message, the Queen said NHS staff have carried out their work "with courage, compassion and dedication" for more than 70 years. In her message, on Windsor Castle-headed paper, the Queen wrote: "It is with great pleasure, on behalf of a grateful nation, that I award the George Cross to the National Health Services of the United Kingdom. "This award recognises all NHS staff, past and present, across all disciplines and all four nations. "Over more than seven decades, and especially in recent times, you have supported the people of our country with courage, compassion and dedication, demonstrating the highest standards of public service. "You have our enduring thanks and heartfelt appreciation." The award comes on the 73rd anniversary of the NHS's foundation. The George Cross was instituted by King George VI on September 24 1940 during the height of the Blitz, and is granted in recognition of "acts of the greatest heroism or of the most courage in circumstances of extreme danger". The award of the George Cross by The Queen is made on the advice of the George Cross Committee and the Prime Minister. Details of the presentation of the award will be confirmed at a later date. NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens said: "This unprecedented award rightly recognises the skill and compassion and the fortitude of staff right across the National Health Service - the nurses, the paramedics, the doctors, the cleaners, the therapists, the entire team - who under the most demanding of circumstances have responded to the worst pandemic in a century and the greatest challenge this country has faced since the Second World War. "Out of those dark times have come the best of what it means to be a carer and a health professional. "In the face of adversity we have seen extraordinary team work, not just across the NHS but involving hundreds of thousands of volunteers, millions of carers, key workers and the British public who have played an indispensable role in helping the health service to look after many hundreds of thousands of seriously ill patients with coronavirus. "And so, as we congratulate staff across the health service on this award, we recognise that completing the NHS Covid vaccination programme which is in the final stages is now the surest way out of this pandemic and provides a sense of hope." Saffron Cordery, deputy chief executive of NHS Providers, said: "This is well-deserved recognition for the commitment, compassion and expertise of generations of health service staff working in a wide range of roles towards one defining purpose - caring for patients. "So much has changed over the decades in terms of diagnosis, treatment and support, ways of working, and the health challenges we face, now and in the future. "But that public service ethos, so present and powerful during the pandemic, will continue to stand the NHS in good stead, embodying much of what is best about our society and a true cause for celebration." BMA council chair Dr Chaand Napaul said: "This is a worthy honour for all NHS staff who have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to protect the health of the nation, providing care to hundreds of thousands suffering with illness and have also saved the lives of so many. "The fight against Covid has been largely down to their enormous contribution, and with many putting their own health at risk as they cared of patients with a deadly and infectious illness, and with sadly several hundred losing their lives from the virus. "It is only right that they should be recognised for their brave and dedicated commitment." Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid said: "Those working in the NHS have done an incredible job caring for so many during this awful pandemic. "The George Cross is the highest possible honour a civilian can achieve and I want to pay tribute to everyone across the NHS for their heroism and sacrifice." RELATED NHS pay announcement due 'shortly' as furious staff get medal ... |
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Prince Andrews’ Scandalous' Billionaire Llifestyle - From Ski Chalet to £200k Bentley
The Duke of York could be ordered to pay damages in excess of £14million if he loses his sex abuse case, but mystery remains over his lavish spending over the years Daily Mirror, 16 AUG 2021. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...ng-Verbier.jpg https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...er-Thought.jpg https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...ng-Verbier.jpg The Duke and Duchess of York holiday with their children, Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, in 2003 ( Image:Daily Mirror) Prince Andrew's relationship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein has been thrown back into the spotlight this week - and the royal has more questions to answer than ever. On Monday, Virginia Giuffre issued legal proceedings against the Duke of York, 61, accusing him of abusing her at the millionaire's mansion - claims he has repeatedly denied. The US financier's former sex slave has brought proceedings under America’s “Child Victims Act", saying she was "trafficked to" and "sexually abused" by Andrew when she was 17. Now, a leading civil US civil lawyer has told the Mirror that the prince could be ordered to pay damages in excess of £14million if he loses the case - as it was warned a hearing may be as long as five years away. The astonishing sum would be a significant dent to Andrew's estimated £32.5million fortune, which itself has come under scrutiny since his ties to Epstein emerged. Despite previously only receiving a £249,000 annual sum from the Queen, he has lived a life of luxury, spending £13million on a ski chalet and £7.5million on refurbishing the Royal Lodge - leading critics to question just where he gets the cash. 'Where does he get his millions?' "The scandal involving Prince Andrew now is enormous, but there's another scandal which hasn't come out yet properly, which is where he gets his millions from," Norman Baker, a former MP and author of '...And What Do You Do?', a book on the royals' finances, tells The Mirror. "It cannot be explained away by what he gets from the Queen or his naval pension." Andrew was stripped of royal duties following his 2019 car crash BBC interview about his friendship with Epstein. According to The Sun, the prince was summoned to Buckingham Palace where he was informed of the Queen's decision following lobbying from Prince Charles. A friend of the Duke told the newspaper: “The Queen summoned the Duke to Buckingham Palace to tell him her decision. “It was a devastating moment for both of them. His reputation is in tatters. "It is unlikely he will ever perform royal duties again. He is disgraced.” The decision meant Andrew would no longer receive his annual £249,000 Sovereign Grant allowance from the Queen. However, Her Majesty is thought to be still giving her son money from her private Duchy of Lancaster estate and he also receives a £20,000-a-year naval pension. Despite stepping back from royal duties, the prince also lobbied last year to keep his £300k-a-year taxpayer-funded security guards, according to The Sun. Amid calls for Andrew to be stripped of his HRH status, he has nonetheless kept hold of the title, which critics argue is a "gateway to public funds". "If you're still HRH, you still qualify for public support," says Baker. "If you're HRH you still get support for security - if that's still applicable to him - and travel. "If you're not HRH, you're on your own, which is what happened to Princess Diana. It's not just a status symbol, it's a gateway to public funds." Air Miles Andys' life of luxury Over the years, Andrew has become infamous for living the life of a billionaire, lounging on superyachts and relaxing on the beach at St Tropez. He was even dubbed Air Miles Andy after using taxpayers’ money to fund his extensive international travel. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...-VACATIONS.jpg In 2014, he bought a £13million sky chalet in the swanky Swiss resort of Verbier. The stunning property boasts seven bedrooms, an indoor pool, sauna, sun terrace and bar. Previously, he also splashed out £7.5million to refurbish the Royal Lodge, his 30-room mansion in Windsor Park. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...ghill-Park.jpg After marrying Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, in 1986, the father-of-two was given the Sunninghill Park estate in Berkshire. Following their divorce in 1996, Fergie and Andrew put the property up for sale. It was bought 11 years later by Timor Kulibayev, son-in-law of the president of Kazakhstan. Kulibayev paid £14.4million for the home - £3million more than the asking price. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin.../0_Various.jpg The Royal Lodge, which Andrew refurbished for £7.5million ( Image:REX/Shutterstock) In 2015, Andrew was snapped wearing an 18-carat Apple Watch estimated to be worth £12,000. Earlier this year, he left Prince Philip ’s funeral in his new £220,000 Flying Spur Bentley. It was blue when delivered but he had it resprayed racing green. 'The public has a right to know' The continued lavish spending, Baker argues, is a matter of public interest while he continues to enjoy HRH status. "It's quite clear that the money provided to him officially by the Queen or from his naval pension is totally inadequate to meet the vast amounts of money he has been spending in recent years," says Baker. "We have a right to know where it comes from." “But he left the navy at the age of 41 in 2001 and since then he has struggled to find a proper role in life.” On Monday, in a New York court, Ms Giuffre accused the prince of raping and sexually abusing her when she was 17. Andrew has repeatedly denied her allegations and says he has no recollection of meeting her. Given the severity of the claims, Ms Giuffre’s legal team will be seeking punitive damages – restitution that reflect a person’s wealth. Leading US civil law****yer Spencer Kuvin, who represents several of Ep***stein’s vic**tims, said there is no limit to possible damages. He said: “To punish some**one worth a billion dollars you have got to hit them in their pockets and punish them accordingly. Damages against Andrew could range in excess of £14million. Easily.” In a statement Ms Giuffre said: “I am holding Prince Andrew acc**ountable for what he did. The powerful and the rich are not exempt from being held responsible.” |
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Police Officer Injured and Man Arrested as Lockdown Protesters Storm Edinburgh Castle
A group of around 20 people 'took over' the historic building after walking in without paying on Tuesday afternoon - forcing Police Scotland to intervene Daily Mirror, 18 AUG 2021. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...rgh-Castle.jpg https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...Protestors.jpg https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...Protestors.jpg A police officer suffered minor injuries as anti-lockdown protesters 'seized' Edinburgh Castle - citing Magna Carta. A group of around 20 people 'took over' the historic building after walking in without paying on Tuesday afternoon. Members of the public were quickly evacuated at around 5:45pm, leaving the protesters in a stand-off with Police Scotland. The group claimed that article 61 of Magna Carta allows them to ignore coronavirus lockdown laws. The clause - widely cited by virus sceptics - was removed from the medieval charter in 1216, which never had any standing in Scotland. In a 13-minute video shared to Scotland Against Lockdown Twitter account, a woman could be heard saying "we have seized Edinburgh Castle". She adds the Scottish people have been "lied to all our lives" and that the "building belongs to us, we have taken the castle back" in an effort to "restore the rule of law". And another man says: "Treason's been going on for that long now, we can't sit back and let everybody perish under the stupid legislation and fraudulent government tyranny, so let's just take it all back, not just the castle." The woman then tells viewers they are going to "take everybody down", including the government, the courts and vows that the "the crown is coming down today". She goes on to claim "corrupt, evil, satanic paedophiles are running this country" and Scots have been kept "like peasants for 800 years". As police appear, she shouts "notice to compel" and informs officers they are seizing the castle under article 61 of Magna Carta - "the only law in the land" The woman says she has put Police Scotland Chief Constable Iain Livingstone "on notice" about them taking the castle. One officer asks the woman for her name, to which she says she is "not obliged" to do, before identifying herself anyway. The police constable then asks: "How many more people are you expecting to come to Edinburgh Castle today to join your protest?" When she tells him "it's not a protest, we're actually taking it back" he replies: "Right, no worries." Superintendent Gerry Corrigan, of Police Scotland said: “Officers attended at Edinburgh Castle following reports that a group of protesters had gathered within the Castle grounds at around 5.05pm on Tuesday, 17 August, 2021. "The group later dispersed. "One man was arrested for disorder related offences and a police officer sustained minor injuries during this arrest. A full report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal." |
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The Secret Princess: Kings' Love Child in Court Battle For Recognition
60 Minutes Australia 31AUG 2021 Reporter Liam Bartlett used to consider the British Royal family to be the masters – and mistresses – of scandal. Now he thinks they may have to hand over their crown to the Belgian Royal family, who have sensationally been ordered to acknowledge and recognise a brand-new princess. However, this decree is not a reason for official celebration on the streets of Brussels because, rather embarrassingly, the new royal is the 52-year-old love child of the former King, Albert II. Back in the 1960s when he was a prince, the supposedly happily married and deeply religious Albert took a long-term lover. Delphine Boel was the surprise consequence of the illicit affair. For most of her life she dutifully kept mum about her lineage, until a bitter falling out with her father changed her mind. |
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Prince Williams' Incredible Act to Get Afghan Officer and His Family Out of Kabul
The royal knew the officer from his time at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst HELLO! Magazine, 3 SEP 2021. https://www.hellomagazine.com/imagen...aduation-z.jpg William graduated from Sandhurst Military Academy back in 2006 https://www.hellomagazine.com/imagen...t-return-z.jpg The royal returned to the academy in 2018 rince William has been enjoying the summer holidays with this his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, but work has remained in his mind. It has been revealed that, last month, the Duke of Cambridge personally intervened to make sure that an Afghan officer he knew from his days at Sandhurst was able to flee Afghanistan. According to The Telegraph, who revealed the news, the father-of-three heard about the former cadet's situation and asked his equerry, Naval officer Rob Dixon, to make some calls on his behalf. Lieutenant Commander Dixon, who began to work with the Duke last year, successfully contacted the relevant personnel and officer and he was able to leave the country alongside a family group of more than 10. William, 39, was 23 years old when he trained at the military academy in Berkshire. He graduated back in 2006 and the Queen, Prince Charles and other members of the royal family attended a parade marking the end of his training. His then-girlfriend, Kate, and her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, also attended. Eleven years later, the royal, dressed in full military uniform, returned to the academy to inspect the parade and gave a speech mentioning his personal memories. "It is almost 12 years ago to the day that I stood where you are," he said. "I remember the deep sense of pride that came from passing out of one of the finest military academies in the world as well as wanting a short speech delivered so I could march off the parade square that little bit quicker," he joked. Prince William spent over seven years in the military before he returned to his royal duties and charity work. |
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Calls for Police to Probe Prince Charles Aide Over Cash for Honours Scandal
The future King’s former valet Michael Fawcett has temporarily stepped down as chief executive of the Prince’s Foundation following the accusations BBC News 6 SEP 2021. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...nd-Raceday.jpg Michael Fawcett is a trusted aide to Prince Charles (Image: Getty Images) Police have been asked to open a criminal investigation into an alleged cash for honours scandal involving one of Prince Charles’ closest aides. Michael Fawcett is claimed to have helped arrange a CBE for businessman Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz. Leaked emails suggest Mr Mahfouz, 51, was “promised” an honour after he donated £1.5million to restoration projects of interest to Charles, 72. The prince awarded him a CBE in 2016 at a private ceremony that was not on the list of royal engagements. Ex-Lib Dem MP Norman Baker said: “The idea Michael Fawcett was doing things Prince Charles knew nothing about is nonsense. “Those two are like Tweedledum and Tweedledee – they speak three or four times a day. Earlier today, Mr Fawcett refused to answer questions while walking near his London home after claims about his conduct were published in the Sunday Times and Mail on Sunday. Mr Baker has emailed Met Police chief Cressida Dick asking for an inquiry. He added: “I said I would draw her attention to the evidence of an offence under the Honours Act 1925. “The suggestion there might be money in return for support for citizenship is potentially a corruption offence.” Mr Mahfouz’s family made a fortune in the Middle East in the hotel, property and manufacturing industries. It is suggested there were discussions about the prospect of an honour in 2011. He later attended talks with the prince and Mr Fawcett at Clarence House. Emails by adviser William Bortrick hint at the alleged “bargain” and in 2014 he told colleagues once his boss has “Hon OBE... then more money will flow.” Mr Bortrick claimed the honour was “promised to MBM [Mahfouz Bin Mahfouz] to get the £1.5m he paid for Dumfries [House] and [Castle of] Mey.” He added: “MF [Michael Fawcett] needs to keep to his side of the bargain and sort out the Hon OBE immediately; then assist with citizenship.” Prince Charles helped buy Dumfries House in 2007 while Mey is one of his Scottish holiday residences. Mr Mahfouz is one of the top donors to the prince’s charities and in 2015 a forest at the Queen Mother’s Highland retreat was renamed “Mahfouz Wood”. At the time it was reported he donated £370,000 to the charitable trust that runs the Castle of Mey. The royals face being engulfed by the new alleged scandal after sex claims about Prince Andrew, which he denies, while Prince Harry ’s claims about racist conversations left the Palace reeling. Sources say Prince Charles has been told of the inquiry into Mr Fawcett, who became a footman to the Queen in 1981. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...in-Mahfouz.jpg Dr Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz Douglas Connell, chair of the Prince’s Foundation, added: “Michael fully supports the ongoing investigation.” A spokesman for the Met Police said they are “aware” of the allegations but could not comment further at this time. A source told the BBC the prince was not aware of links between donations to his education foundation and honours The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said all honours nominations face rigorous scrutiny. In 2003, Mr Fawcett was cleared of claims on the selling of royal gifts. He resigned after a report criticised the running of the royal household but continued to work as Prince Charles’ events manager. |
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The Queen Back at Windsor After Hospital Stay
The Queen spent Wednesday night in hospital for preliminary medical checks and is now back at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace has said. BBC News 22 OCT 2021. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...555_queen2.jpg The 95-year-old monarch returned from the private hospital in central London at lunchtime on Thursday and is "in good spirits", the palace added. The Queen had cancelled a visit to Northern Ireland on Wednesday. She was given medical advice to rest for a few days after a busy schedule of public engagements. In a statement on Thursday night, Buckingham Palace said: "Following medical advice to rest for a few days, the Queen attended hospital on Wednesday afternoon for some preliminary investigations, returning to Windsor Castle at lunchtime today, and remains in good spirits." The Queen travelled by car to the King Edward VII's Hospital in Marylebone, about 19 miles (32km) from Windsor, where she was seen by specialists. Her admittance is understood not to be related to coronavirus. The overnight stay was said to be for practical reasons and the Queen was back at her desk undertaking light duties on Thursday afternoon. It is the first time the Queen has stayed in hospital since 2013, when she suffered symptoms of gastroenteritis. The King Edward VII's is a private hospital used by senior royals - including the Queen's husband, the late Duke of Edinburgh, who received treatment there earlier this year. Analysis box by Sarah Campbell, Royal correspondent The news on Wednesday that the Queen would have to cancel a trip to Northern Ireland was always going to cause concern. Despite looking very well and happy at the numerous events she has attended over the past week, it cannot be forgotten that she is 95 years old. It is a tricky balance for the palace to release enough details about the Queen's health to keep the public informed while maintaining the privacy to which she is entitled. It was for this reason that the news that she had been taken to hospital for tests was not announced, until a report on the Sun newspaper's front page forced the palace's hand. People will be concerned, but the reassuring guidance remains that she is in "good spirits" on her return from hospital and is well enough to undertake some light duties. It has been a busy period of official engagements for the Queen. An official record of the Queen's diary showed at least 16 formal events during October, and there had been the plans for her to embark on the two-day trip to Northern Ireland this week. She was pictured hosting a Global Investment Summit at Windsor Castle on Tuesday evening alongside Prime Minister Boris Johnson. However, on Wednesday a Buckingham Palace spokesman said the monarch had "reluctantly accepted medical advice to rest for the next few days". He said the Queen was "disappointed that she will no longer be able to visit Northern Ireland" - which would have involved an overnight stay. The Queen's October Engagements The Queen began the month in Scotland, planting a tree with the Prince of Wales at the Balmoral Estate on 1 October and attending the opening of the sixth session of the Scottish Parliamentin Edinburgh the following day. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...0024653d8e.jpg Prince Charles and the Queen planting a tree https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...1344406734.jpg The Queen was accompanied by Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall as she greeted First Minister Nicola Sturgeon The following week, she met members of the Canadian military at Windsor Castle on 6 October and attended the launch of the Commonwealth Games baton relay at Buckingham Palace on 7 October. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...8ff9a79241.jpg The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery is part of the Canadian Army https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...1345375689.jpg The Queen was joined by Prince Edward for the start of the relay https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...1235837028.jpg The Queen was joined by the Princess Royal for the service at Westminster Abbey She then travelled to Wales to open the sixth term of the Senedd on Thursday. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...1346536169.jpg https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...1235910839.jpg https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...563_queen1.jpg The Queen was pictured alongside Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday Last week, on 12 October, she attended a church service to mark the centenary of The Royal British Legion at Westminster Abbey. The Queen praised the spirit of the people of Wales during the pandemic during her visit By Saturday she was back in England - attending Champions Day at Ascot racecourse in Berkshire. The Queen is expected to lead a royal delegation to the Glasgow COP26 climate change summit in two weeks' time. In reported remarks overheard at an event last week, she appeared to suggest she was irritated by people who "talk" but "don't do" when it came to protecting the environment. Earlier this week, the Queen declined a magazine's award of Oldie of the Year, saying "you are only as old as you feel". She "politely but firmly" turned down the award, but sent the Oldie magazine a message with her "warmest best wishes". |
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Camilla Set For Royal Promotion With Central Role Next Year as Queen Rests
Camilla Has Risen up The Ranks of The ROYAL Family After Destroying Princess Diana, Queen of Hearts. Camilla was Dubbed Queen of Tarts Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, are being called on to take the lead in areas that would usually fall to the head of state Daily Mirror 21 NOV 2021 https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...illa-queen.jpg https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...ham-Palace.jpg The Queen has been reducing her engagements to rest https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UsoMKwKgI...52819%2529.jpg https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KCrYPzWRa...0/IMG_2159.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tyIUWbvx7uw/maxresdefault.jpg Princess Diana, Queen of Hearts. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...lexandrina.jpg Earlier this week her and Charles visited Jordan and Egypt on a trip to boost post-Brexit Britain to the world. Prince Charles's wife Camilla will be a key figure in the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations next year as she rises in rank within the Royal Family. The Duchess of Cornwall will lead the "Big Jubilee Lunch" on the final day of the special four-day Bank Holiday Weekend to celebrate the monarch's 70-year reign. The lunch is central to the celebration and a nationwide event where Brit families and friends will meet up for street parties and sit-down meals to honour Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history. The Queen, 95, has been undertaking less duties after a series of health scares, including a back sprain last week which forced her to be absent at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday. The "Magnificent Seven" senior working royals will be filling in for the Queen for as long as needed, it has been reported. A Palace source told the Mail On Sunday : ‘This is part of a range of events taking place but it means Camilla will have a central role in leading the nation in the celebrations in a sign of her growing responsibilities.’ The Duchess of Cornwall will lead the Big Jubilee Lunch to celebrate the Queen's 70-year reign They added last night: ‘The Duchess is increasingly comfortable in the role and confident doing the job. She knows very well what it involves.’ And now that she is in the public eye more often, she has been spotted decked out in bespoke clothes to match her new profile. At a horse club charity she patrons yesterday, Camilla donned a tailored tweed and velvet coat with matching skirt, a regal wool and faux-fur hat, and a Fendi handbag which fetches a princely penny at £3,700. Camilla stopped to chat with reporters and told them about her favourite spot on the tour, which she said was where Christ was baptised. She said: ‘It was extraordinary, something you read about. To actually go down there, you know, and experience it. It was really quite spiritual.’ Charles and Camilla made only 30 royal engagements, and also split off to make some solo appearances solo, with the duchess visiting deprived areas of Amman and Cairo. A source close to the Duchess told the Mail on Sunday: ‘This is about showing the world what the Royal Family can do. Camilla is building up years of work in the Middle East, which is vital for Britain and the world.’ But Camilla may not be as happy as she appears about the new position. Earlier this week a royal author claimed the duchess is "dreading" having the spotlight thrown on her when Charles becomes King. https://pic.cakesdecor.com/m/qbin50g7ppvq3ii3k9fl.jpg http://cdn.ipernity.com/200/76/66/47...270.500.jpg?r2 Camilla was Dubbed Queen of Tarts Camilla has been described as a "normal woman" who will one day become the King's consort when Charles ascends to the throne. And according to royal biographer Penny Junor, when Charles does become monarch, it will be a "very difficult time" for Camilla. Penny told the Telegraph : “She is a normal woman who, because of her relationship with Charles, has found herself in an abnormal situation. “I don’t think titles do it for her, and the prospect of being Queen or Princess Consort, the fuss there will be at the time, the comparisons to Diana, it will be a very difficult time for her. “My feeling is that she will be Queen rather than Princess Consort because Charles is so proud of her and so grateful to her and loves her so much that he would find it difficult to give her a lesser title. It would be demeaning." However, Penny adds that public opinion will play its part in deciding Camilla's title - especially if Prince Harry drops bombshells or if TV show The Crown "paints her in a bad light". |
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Prince Charles Calls Lawyers Over Claim He is Royal Racist Mentioned in Oprah Interview
Prince Harry and Meghan made headlines across the world in March when they suggested a senior member of the royal family asked what colour Archis' skin would be. Buckingham Palace has denied it was Prince Charles BBC News 29 NOV 2021. https://api.time.com/wp-content/uplo...-922936156.jpg Prince Charles has reportedly called in his lawyers after he was accused of being the 'royal racist' alluded to by Harry and Meghan in their bombshell Oprah interview. https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/inco...Royal-baby.jpg The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are joined by her mother, Doria Ragland, as they show Archie his royal great grandparents The couple made headlines across the world in March when they suggested a senior member of the royal family asked what colour Archie's skin would be. A spokesperson for the Prince of Wales has strongly denied the claims, stating: “This is fiction and not worth further comment.” The book claims Charles questioned what his grandchild's complexion might look like during a conversation with wife Camilla over breakfast. The alleged discussion supposedly took place on the morning Harry and Meghan's engagement was officially announced, November 27, 2017, the book states. A source told the royal author that Charles allegedly said to Camilla: "I wonder what the children will look like." The book claims she was "somewhat taken aback" by the comment, and responded: "Well, absolutely gorgeous, I'm certain." The insider also claimed Charles then lowered his voice and asked: "I mean, what do you think their children's complexion might be?" Claims Prince Charles asked about colour of Archie’s skin branded ‘fiction' Andersen wrote that “scheming courtiers” then gave Charles’ alleged words “a racist spin”. A Page Six report claimed the alleged conversation then “reached toxic proportions” by the time Harry and Meghan were informed. Charles, according to The Sun, is calling in the lawyers over the claims in the book. The news adds fuel to the fire around the famous interview the royals did with Oprah Winfrey in March An insider told The Sun: “The claims are utterly ridiculous. “There is more of a concern that commenting on it will simply sell more books than actually damage Charles’ reputation.” Buckingham Palace said last night: “We don’t comment on books of this kind as to do so risks giving it some form of authority or credibility.” After the interview with Oprah in March, Harry agreed and said he would "never share" the full details of the discussion. Oprah later revealed it was not the Queen or the Duke of Edinburgh who made the comment, telling CBS This Morning: "He did not share the identity with me but he wanted to make sure I knew, and if I had an opportunity to share it, that it was not his grandmother or grandfather that were part of those conversations." |
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The Queens' Personal Photo and Brooch Tribute to Prince Philip in Christmas Day Speech
The Queens' traditional Christmas Day message will this year be deeply personal as the monarch spends her first festive period without her husband for 73 years BBC News 25 DEC 2021. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...-Broadcast.jpg Queen Elizabeth The Queens' Christmas Day Speech |
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First Picture of Teen Crossbow Suspect Who Wanted to ASSASSINATE The Queen
Jaswant Singh Chail, 19, from Southampton UK, was arrested when security officers reportedly spotted him scaling the perimeter fence and called armed police to the scene on Christmas Day BBC News 28 DEC 2021. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...S254007346.jpg The teenager suspected of scaling Windsor Castle armed with a crossbow to try and "assassinate the Queen" on Christmas Day has been pictured for the first time. Jaswant Singh Chail, 19, posted a video on Christmas Day of a hooded figure threatening to kill the Queen. The man, wearing a white mask and black tracksuit, said: “I’m sorry for what I’ve done and what I will do. “I will attempt to assassinate Elizabeth, Queen of the Royal Family.” Less than half an hour after the clip was shared on Snapchat a 19-year-old man armed with a crossbow was arrested inside the castle grounds. Disturbing footage recorded on snapchat shows a 19 year old masked man holding a crossbow threatening to ‘assassinate the Queen’ in a ‘revenge’ mission. The shocking video allegedly shows the man, 19, accused of scaling a spiked fence with a rope ladder and crossbow at Windsor Castle on Christmas Day. Jaswant Singh Chail was detained under the Mental Health Act following the security breach while Her Majesty was in. The footage, obtained by The Sun, was sent from his Snapchat account 24 minutes before the incident. In the video the man says ‘I’m sorry. I’m sorry for what I’ve done and what I will do. I will attempt to assassinate Elizabeth, Queen of the Royal Family. ‘This is revenge for those who have died in the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. It is also revenge for those who have been killed, humiliated and discriminated on because of their race. ‘I’m an Indian Sikh, a Sith. My name was Jaswant Singh Chail, my name is Darth Jones.’ NB: Singh Chall is GUILTY of; TREASON The offense of attempting by overt acts to overthrow the government of the state to which the offender owes allegiance or to kill or personally injure the sovereign The Treason Act 1351... is an Act of the Parliament of England which codified and curtailed the common law offence of treason. No new offences were created by the statute. The Act is one of the earliest English statutes still in force in the United Kingdom. It is also still in force in some former British colonies, including New South Wales. |
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Duchess of Cambridge Dares and Dazzles on Her 40th Birthday
The Telegraph UK 9 JAN 2022. https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/01...1679477532.jpg The Duchess of Cambridge has drawn on four generations of queens for landmark photographs to celebrate her 40th birthday, encapsulating the past, present and future of the Royal family. The Duchess, who marks her milestone birthday on Sunday, has posed for a series of images for the National Portrait... Kate celebrates turning 40 in intimate and timeless new portraits that any Hollywood A-lister would be proud of - The Duchess of Cambridge wears Alexander McQueen and pays tribute to Princess Diana with her pearl and diamond earrings https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/01...1679090244.jpg Former Royal photographer Ian Lloyd said the photos of Kate were 'reminiscent of the Patrick Demarchelier images of Diana – black-and-white, minimalist background https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/01...1488256822.jpg As Kate Middleton wakes up on her 40th birthday, she might well take time to reflect on just how much her life has changed since she celebrated her 30th a decade ago https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/01...1486734852.jpg While many considered Kate to be shy on early engagements during her first year of royal life, she has since blossomed into a confident senior member of the Firm Meeting the Duchess of Cambridge, a 'Real Princess', aged Five |
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How The Queen Handles Tragedy and Scandal - H.M. The Queen: A Remarkable Life Timeline
BBC 16 Jan 2022 https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca88...iP0AyhMmD7Tnr0 https://img.bfdc.co.uk/fdc/z/w720/z1...onation_66.jpg https://img.bfdc.co.uk/fdc/z/w720/z1...onation_78.jpg https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.N...=0&w=128&h=160 https://64.media.tumblr.com/f0a17298...ijnxo1_500.jpg https://2zy5pymokes2uba4j2uj1k93-wpe...8/01/Queen.jpg Documentary looking back over the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Charting many of the changes which have taken place since she came to the throne in 1952, it describes how Elizabeth's role as head of state has remained constant throughout. It also chronicles many of the Queen's royal tours and tells of her affection for the Commonwealth. & The Queen That Never Was - Wallis Simpson, Divorced American Who Brought Down a KING & Became The Duchess Of Windsor |
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Queen Reveals That Camilla Becomes 'Queen CONSORT' When Charles is KING
Queen Elizabeth announces Camilla will be 'Queen Consort' when Prince Charles ascends the throne In a message to the nation to mark Accession Day, and the start of her Jubilee year, Her Majesty has unexpectedly expressed her "sincere wish" that Camilla will be known as Queen Consort when the Prince of Wales becomes king. 6 Feb 2022 Sky News https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/K9...b4ac8f2b73ef3d The Queen has used her Platinum Jubilee message to the nation to back the Duchess of Cornwall as Queen Camilla. Queen Elizabeth II is 95, and the longest-serving monarch Britain has ever had. She's a pillar in the country, but she won't always be on the throne. In time, she'll be succeeded by her eldest son, Charles, the Prince of Wales. But what does this mean for Charles’ wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall? On Saturday, the queen made her stance clear that she does in fact want Camilla to be queen. She said this in a message to mark the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty's Accession. "This anniversary also affords me a time to reflect on the goodwill shown to me by people of all nationalities, faiths and ages in this country and around the world over these years," she said. "I would like to express my thanks to you all for your support. I remain eternally grateful for, and humbled by, the loyalty and affection that you continue to give me. And when, in the fullness of time, my son Charles becomes King, I know you will give him and his wife Camilla the same support that you have given me; and it is my sincere wish that, when that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own loyal service." Camilla is Charles' second wife; he was famously married to and divorced from Diana, Princess of Wales, from 1981 to 1996. Diana died in a car crash in 1997. Charles and Camilla had known one another prior to his marriage (she was married at the time) and carried on an affair for decades after he tied the knot. But just because Camilla is married to the future King of England, she's not guaranteed to be given the title of Queen. “At the moment, they say that she’s going to stay a duchess, but that has no precedent in British history and has no status in British law,” British historian Andrew Roberts told TODAY in 2021. |
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NOT UNDER ONE ROOF! Prince William BITES CHARLES’ HEAD OFF For Pushing Camilla To Be Queen.
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Inside Prince Williams' Relationship With Camilla -HUGE Rows and Kate's Intervention
According to sources, Prince William and his stepmother Camilla did not have the easiest of starts after she married Prince Charles but now sees she makes his father happy BBC 9 FEB. 2022. : https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...s-74658028.jpg Prince William with his stepmother Camilla The Queen's extraordinary statement on the eve of her Platinum Jubilee proves the Duchess of Cornwall has her full blessing to one day become Queen Consort. And it seems another royal who now also approves of Camilla taking the title when Prince Charles is King is her stepson Prince William, who is second-in-line to the throne. According to reports, William is said to be "happy" with his grandmother's wishes for Camilla to become Queen Consort when his dad takes the throne. It is thought that William was not part of discussions about Camilla's title but is "respectful" of the Queen's decision. It's believed that William's relationship with his stepmum and indeed his dad Charles has not been the easiest over the years. However, now relations between William and the couple are said to be the best they've ever been as the Royal Family looks to the future. So how did they turn their relationship around? Charles and Camilla went public with their relationship in the early 2000s - several years after the death of Princess Diana - but William and brother Prince Harry were not pictured with her in public until 2001. Love the royals? Sign up for the Mirror's daily newsletter to get all the latest news on the Queen, Charles, Kate, Wills, Meghan, Harry and the rest of The Firm. Click here to sign up. In her book Prince William: Born to be King, a palace source tells royal biographer Penny Junor: "I think the relationship between them all is warm now but if I'm honest, it wasn't then. I think they found it hard. "To be fair to Camilla, she never tried to be mummy but she was the 'other woman' and she was there and taking daddy's time." Meanwhile, a source told the Daily Mail : "There were huge family rows in the early stages of Charles and Camilla's marriage as everyone found their feet. William didn't have the best relationship with his father back then." Also in his book Battle of Brothers, royal author Robert Lacey claims that Camilla was taken back by William's temper, reports the Express. He wrote: "Harry has freely confessed to his own blazing temper from time to time - and as for his elder brother he has proved no sweet William when roused. "In the years after her 2005 marriage to Prince Charles, Camilla has recounted to her own family and close friends her surprise at discovering this unexpected side to Prince Charming - 'the boy's got a temper!'" He added: "Charles's wife had been horrified at the ranting and raving that on occasion William had unleashed against her husband in her presence." Fast-forward to today, William and Charles are said to have a much closer relationship "built on love, affection and respect". This has apparently been forged in part by William's wife the Duchess of Cambridge, who helped smooth over father and son relations and invited Charles to spend more time with his grandchildren Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. These days William and Charles both share a passion for tackling climate change and recently William paid tribute to this father for his work in this area. And even though William is not reported to be "particularly close" to Camilla they enjoy a good supportive relationship and he realises that she makes his dad happy. A source told the Daily Mail: "He is not particularly close to his stepmother but they get on perfectly well and are quite the blended family now. "He also respects his grandmother and her judgement more than anything in the world. If it is right for her, then it will be right for him." |
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Princess Alice - Secret Of Queen Elizabeth II's Mother-In-Law
British Royal Documentary 14 Feb 2022 |
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Police to Investigate Prince Charles' Charity Over Cash For Honours Re Saudi Billionaire Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz
16 Feb 2022 Channel 4 News When allegations about Prince Charles and his former aide, Michael Fawcett, were first published in the Sunday Times Clarence House said Charles had "no knowledge" of the alleged cash-for-honours scandal. That was last September. Today police said Charles' charity, the Prince's Foundation, was under investigation over claims it offered honours to Saudi billionaire Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz in exchange for cash for the charity. The Metropolitan Police announced it was investigating a possible breach of the Honours Prevention of Abuses Act. |
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Prince Harry Cut Ties With Saudi Billionaire in Cash For Honours Row
Leaked emails show Prince Harry cut ties with billionaire in 'cash for access' row Prince Harry distanced himself from Saudi billionaire Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz after he made certain "preconditions" around a £1million donation to an HIV charity, according to leaked messages Daily Mail UK.20 FEB 2022. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...P_32292JPG.jpg Prince Harry distanced himself from Mahfouz in 2014 after he made preconditions around a £1m donation (Image: Mahfouz Foundation) https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...P_30878JPG.jpg Prince Charles has said he is willing to speak to the police but has no knowledge of any such dealings... Leaked emails have revealed that Prince Harry cut ties with a Saudi billionaire amid grave concerns about his "motives". The Duke of Sussex made the mover years before the tycoon became wrapped up in a police enquiry which has engulfed the future king, Prince Charles. Prince Charles and Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz have become joint subjects in a Metropolitan Police investigation after the Mahfouz donated £1.5million to the heir's charities, before receiving a CBE honour. The force announced last week that it was launching the probe to investigate whether the honour was awarded in return for the cash. But the Prince of Wales youngest son had already distanced himself from Mahfouz amid "cash for access" concerns in 2014, years before Charles accepted his generous donations. This weekend detectives were examining a letter sent to Mahfouz’s representatives by Michael Fawcett, Charles’s longest-standing confidant and the former head of the Prince’s Foundation, in which Fawcett said he would be “very happy” to back the Saudi’s nomination for an honour, The Times reports. Officers could also call in Clive Alderton, Charles' private secretary to understand whether the prince or Clarence House knew of these dealings between Fawcett and Mahfouz. The Duke of Sussex was 30 when he expressed "major concerns" about Mahfouz and distanced himself just two years before his father awarded the tycoon with a CBE at a private ceremony in Buckingham Palace. Charles, 73, had written to thank Mahfouz for his donations and visited him several times in both Britain and Saudi Arabia. But the future king says he has “no knowledge” of any trade-off between donations and honours and that Harry’s apparent concerns were never shared with him. Mahfouz has also denied any wrong-doing, while Fawcett, 59, Charles’s former valet, has been forced to quit his role at the Prince’s Foundation over the disclosures. Charity watchdogs in England and Scotland have launched a joint investigation. Scotland Yard began to look into the Prince of Wales' relationship with Mahfouz after a piece in the Sunday Times last year raised concerns about their dealings. But the latest documents to be uncovered date back to 2014 when Prince Harry was seeking donations to Sentebale, a charity which helps children with HIV in Lethoso, southern Africa. As charity co-founder, Harry had agreed to meet Mahfouz who was dangling a £1 million donation offer. The donation was even drawn up in the draft charity accounts until Mahfouz suddenly announced a new 'precondition' of the offer. Mahfouz’s representative told Mark Dyer, a Sentebale trustee and former royal equerry known as Harry’s “second dad”, that he wanted Harry to fly to the Saudi's home and meet his family before the funds were transferred. Emails have shown there were serious concerns by royal aides about 'cash for access' On May 31, 2014, Dyer, 54, sent the representative an email expressing his concern: “Are we really saying that if PH [Prince Harry] commits to a trip to Saudi, Sentebale will receive the donation? “If that is the case I need to now brief the board as the accounts have all been revised and signed off on the back of receiving £1m donation. “I am seeing PH today at Windsor; I will brief him on the situation and see if he now wants to commit to a trip, but this certainly was not our understanding . . . it is starting to bring into question ‘cash-for-access’.” The same day, Mahfouz’s representative responded by insisting that the proposed Saudi visit had originally been mooted by Charles at the “CH meeting”, a gathering at Clarence House weeks earlier. On that occasion, Charles was said by the Saudi's representative to have encouraged the idea of Harry visiting the Arab kingdom. Harry appeared willing to do business with Mahfouz at the time and is even alleged to have joked: “Has father beaten me to it and got the money?” On June 1, 2014, Dyer wrote back to Mahfouz’s fixer to say that he had spoken to the prince and had a “long chat” with his private secretary. Dyer said: “There is a concern and we have to be very careful going forward. "At no stage have we committed to a visit, we discussed maybe in the future meeting privately for a weekend on a boat. “The POW [Prince of Wales] obviously mentioned it in passing conversation; that does not mean PH comes next week. He is keen for his son to see that part of the world, but not next week. “What has now happened is a promise of a £1m donation but it now comes with a commitment to a visit ... that was not my understanding. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...ive-images.jpg Prince Harry had distanced himself from the billionaire eight years ago “I then discussed with PH and quite rightly he has a major concern that we are losing [sic] touch with what all this is about ... it’s not about M [Mahfouz] meeting PH and introducing him to his friends and [Mahfouz’s adviser] having as many photos as possible of PH on his desk... it's [sic] about the children of Lesotho and Sentebale making a difference to their lives.” Dyer, who is a godfather to Harry’s son, Archie, continued: “There is a possibility of a visit to Saudi and if this happens PH will visit M, but to be held over a barrel, I think is wrong. “It would be a real shame if this falls through and I think we need to start again and remember the first meeting with PH. What is now on the table is very different.” Mahfouz continued to engage with Harry and gave at least £50,000 to Sentebale. But neither the £1million donation nor the visit to Saudi Arabia became a reality. Mahfouz instead increased his donations to charities connected to Charles after his aides made clear they would entertain the businessman’s desire for access. In October 2014, Charles hosted Mahfouz for a weekend at Dumfries House, the royal residence in Ayrshire. In 2015, they met at the British embassy in Riyadh and in 2016 Charles gave Mahfouz his CBE at Buckingham Palace. The letter from Fawcett, now police evidence, shows that the donor was initially in line to receive an honorary OBE — but that the award was later upgraded. Following a discussion on July 29, 2014, about potential donations worth up to £10million, Fawcett wrote to Mahfouz’s representative: “With regard to supporting a nomination for an honorary OBE for His Excellency [Mahfouz], we would be very happy to send any such letter in due course outlining his philanthropy and ongoing generosity to the UK in heritage-led regeneration. “I will come back to you when I have discovered more about the necessary process that needs to be followed.” Fawcett is later alleged to have offered Mahfouz his backing to secure a knighthood and British citizenship, although these never transpired, The Times reports. |
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Prince William and Kate Prepare For Move and Eye up New Prep School For Prince George
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are reportedly putting the finishing touches to plans to move Prince George to a preparatory school in Berkshire Daily Mirror 26 FEB 2022 https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...-Of-School.jpg Prince William and Kate Middleton are looking into a new prep school in Berkshire for Prince George it has been claimed. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...-At-School.jpg https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...-At-School.jpg Prince George of Cambridge on his first day of school https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...ewborn-Son.jpg The Cambridges with their newborn son at St Mary's Hospital The Royal couple are reportedly putting the finishing touches to plans to move Prince George to a preparatory school in Berkshire. The move is expected to happen in the autumn with September earmarked as the favoured date. Co-educational school Lambrook, near Ascot, is believed to be the front runner. But six-year-old Princess Charlotte is expected to stay at Thomas's Battersea at the moment and is "super happy and settled" reports claimed. Prince Louis, who is four in spring, will join her at Thomas's in the future The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are looking at properties in the Windsor area after viewing suitable family homes on the Queen's Berkshire estate, reports Daily Mail. They are expected to live in the Royal Borough at weekends and holidays. The Windsor location is near Kate's family home in Bucklebury where her mum and dad Michael and Carole Middleton enjoy being hands-on grandparents. Royal watchers say the couple's weekday base will, however, remain Kensington Palace. Anmer Hall, their Norfolk home, could then return to the Queen to pass on or rent out privately. William and Kate are now mapping out where they want to settle down as a family. But it could be 20 years before the couple progress to the throne and they are keen to give their children as normal childhoods as possible before that. They royal couple have a comfortable home-office arrangement at Kensington Palace and are said to be conscious of the £4.5million cost to taxpayers of improving their 20-room apartment George will be nine in July, but Kate and William believe he should move to an out-of-town school with facilities on campus. Schools, either weekly or 'flexi' boarding are reported to be being considered with Ludgrove among the Berkshire schools which has been mooted Windsor Castle has repotedly been earmarked for the Cambridges instead of Prince Charles who is said to prefer Highgrove. William often walked from Eton to have lunch with his granny at her Berkshire residence. The Daily Mail reports a source saying: "It's an open secret the Cambridges are looking to settle in Berkshire and George is set to leave Thomas's this summer, unless circumstances suddenly change. "It's the talk of the county and they will, of course, be made extremely welcome. '"they always put their children front and centre of everything they do, so finding the right school has been a priority. It's about what works for them as a family." It is claimed no 'firm decisions' had yet been made. |
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The Queen & Her Prime Ministers
British Royal Documentary 28 FEB 2022 https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.M...=0&w=150&h=187 Queen Elizabeth II is one of the most famous and admired people on Earth. As the nominal leader of the United Kingdom since 1952—making her the country's longest-serving monarch—her influence is felt the world over. But despite that enormous influence, the Queen holds no real power in British government. Instead, as the monarchy evolved over hundreds of years, her role has become largely symbolic. |
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Putin Left The Queen Waiting For 14 Mins and She Broke Protocol to Make Snide Remark
Vladimir Putin and The Queen have a tense relationship - with the Russian leader awkwardly making her wait and Her Majesty reportedly making an intriguing comment during his visit in 2003 Daily Mirror 28 FEB 2022 https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...of-Ukraine.jpg Putin and The Queen got dressed up for a state banquet in 2003 https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...AL-Putin-5.jpg The Queen usually doesn't comment on world leaders - but she reportedly made an exception for Vladimir Putin. Her opinions on the Russian leader will undoubtedly have got even worse since his government launched their assault on Ukraine on Thursday. Tensions between Britain and Russia have escalated and Buckingham Palace are braced for the worst case scenario. In the event of bomb ever hitting the UK, 'Operation Candid' would be rolled out as a possible nuclear escape which would ensure the Royal Family are safe and secure. The Queen has met Putin on a number of occasions - with their most eventful meeting coming during his state visit to the UK in 2003. Putin is known for his bad, or perhaps intentionally tardy, timekeeping and he made the Palace nervous by keeping The Queen waiting for 14 minutes. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...L-Putin-26.jpg The Queen and Russian President Putin arriving at Buckingham Palace in 2003 during his state visit Later on, a dog's reaction to Putin allegedly prompted The Queen to break royal protocol and take a brutal swipe at the Russian President. According to David Blunkett, who is blind, and Home Secretary at the time, his guide dog reacted defensively towards Putin. Mr Blunkett told the BBC : "The only time I met Vladimir Putin was back in 2003 on an official visit and my then dog barked very loudly. "I did apologise to the Queen who was obviously hosting. I don’t think I am giving anything away when I said, 'Sorry your Majesty about the dog barking.' "She said to Putin, 'Dogs have interesting instincts, don’t they?'".....:laff:....:clapper: The alleged remark would be a break from royal protocol as The Queen must usually remain "strictly neutral with respect to political matters". Putin's was the first state visit by a Russian leader since the days of the Tsars Back in June 2014, The Queen was seated away from Putin during a D-Day commemoration event in France. The pair gathered with world leaders at Chateau de Benouville in Normandy, which was awkwardly just months after Prince Charles was alleged to have compared Putin's rule to the Nazi regime. The tension was seemingly laid bare when everyone went to pose for a group photo. The Queen was helped down a set of steps by then US President Barack Obama and New Zealand's Governor-General Jerry Mateparae. But observers pointed out that Putin, who was stood close to them but not looking in their direction, did not bother to help the elderly monarch. In 2018, Russia remarkably slammed the Queen for downing gin, wine and champagne every day in a 'fake news' propaganda blast against the UK. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...INFERGIE-1.jpg Putin was a personal guest of The Queen Senator Aleksey Pushkov, an ally of Putin, said the monarch treats drinking like a "ceremony" while Prime Minster Theresa May has a brandy habit. According to the Sun, Pushkov told Staterun TV: "Before dinner she [Her Majesty] drinks a ****tail made from gin and another based on wine, with ice and lemon. "After the meal, she has a glass of wine with a bar of chocolate. "She also drinks dry Martini. At the end of the day, she likes to drink cool champagne." At the time, senior Tory MP Bernard Jenkin said the 'absurd' comments were aimed at undermining Britain's claim Russia tried to kill ex-spy Sergei Skripal and Yulia Skripal. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...-Putiin-33.jpg https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...tin_0430-1.jpg The Queen clearly has an interest in Putin, as President Joe Biden revealed she asked him about the Russian leader in June last year. https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...NCER-HOUSE.jpg The Duke of Edinburgh (L) and Queen Elizabeth (2L) are greeted by Russia's President Vladimir Putin (2R) and his ex-wife Lyudmila Putina (R) in 2003 During his visit to the UK to attend the G7 summit in Cornwall, President Biden and his wife Jill had a chat with the 95-year-old monarch over tea at Windsor Castle. Mr Biden said they talked about a range of topics and the Queen asked him about his relationship with Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader, and Putin. This was potentially the second time that President Biden had broken royal protoclo by revealing their private conversations. The president told reporters: "She wanted to know what the two leaders that I - the one I'm about to meet with, Mr Putin, and she wanted to know about Xi Jinping." The Queen certainly won't be speaking with Putin any time soon - but the Palace are making preparations for a worst case scenario if World War 3 breaks out. It is understood that Russia holds around 6,255 nuclear weapons, with the US not far behind with 5,550, and the Daily Star reported that plans are already in place should the very worst happen. The Queen riding with Putin https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incomin...AL-Putin-5.jpg Preparations are being made for The Queen if the worst happens with Putin A declassified document revealed the Queen and her close family members would either take refuge on a super yacht or be placed in a secret bunker. The document, known as Operation Candid, revealed Her Majesty and her loved ones would disperse to country houses away from London. Known residences, such as Balmoral Castle and Sandringham House, would not be used and they would be hidden in lochs in Scotland. Where there was sufficient time, the royal family would be evacuated to sea, with the Royal Yacht Britannia earmarked to keep them safe. But it's been 60 years since the plan was first devised so the current status is unknown. The royal yacht was decommissioned in 1997, meaning another vessel would need to be used - potentially a submarine. |
Re: ROYALS: Prince William Profoundly Sorry Over Slavery
Prince William Expresses Profound Sorrow' Over Slavery in Jamaica Speech
The Duke of Cambridge has spoken of his "profound sorrow" over slavery during a speech at a dinner in Jamaica. BBC News 24 MAR 2022. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...i074833754.jpg Prince William said slavery was abhorrent, "should never have happened" and "forever stains our history". Earlier, the island's prime minister, Andrew Holness, told the future king his country planned to pursue its goals as an independent country. On the fifth day of their Caribbean tour the duke and duchess also visited a hospital and school. Speaking at a dinner hosted by the Governor General of Jamaica, Prince William praised the spirit of the island that "makes it so special" as well as addressing the UK's role in slavery. "While the pain runs deep, Jamaica continues to forge its future with determination, courage and fortitude," he said. The prince added the Queen had a deep affection for the country and said he had been touched to hear from Jamaicans about their affection for his grandmother in her Platinum Jubilee year. Analysis box by Jonny Dymond, royal correspondent "Sorrow" is not "sorry". Some will be disappointed about that. But "sorry" would have been a different order of magnitude, carrying with it acceptance of responsibility and opening up the question of financial compensation. Hardly surprising then that Prince William didn't go that far. That would be a job for government, not royalty. When I spoke to Jamaicans earlier in the evening in Emancipation Park in Kingston there was a lot of thought about slavery, but little in the way of anger. There was talk of pain, but also an acknowledgment that this generation of Jamaicans is a long way from the generations exploited by plantation owners during colonial rule. It was those who suffered then that deserved an apology, one young woman said. This has been a particularly political part of the Caribbean tour. With his speech, William tried to deal with some of the issues about Britain's past in Jamaica. But the prime minister has raised a big question about the future of the Royal Family in a truly independent Jamaica. There have been calls in Jamaica to drop the Queen as head of state and the royal visit has seen demonstrations urging the monarchy to pay reparations for the slave trade. Mr Holness, who campaigned on a platform of making Jamaica a republic, told the duke there were "unresolved" issues but said that the royals' presence gave an opportunity for those to be addressed. He said Jamaica was "moving on" and added: "We intend to attain in short order our development goals and fulfil our true ambitions and destiny as an independent, developed, prosperous country." https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...i074833486.jpg The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Governor General of Jamaica Patrick Allen during a dinner Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness earlier told the Duke of Cambridge there were "unresolved" issues https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...cahospital.png The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Guillermo (R) and Catalina (L), observe a panel with photos of recovered children entitled "Little Heroes" https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cp...i074826205.jpg The royal couple visited a hospital in Spanish City during their tour Last year, Barbados officially removed the Queen as its head of state in a ceremony attended by the Prince of Wales. In a speech to mark the occasion Prince Charles acknowledged the "appalling atrocity of slavery", something his son referenced during his own address in Jamaica. Earlier on Wednesday, the duke was joined by his wife, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, for a visit to Spanish Town Hospital and Shortwood Teachers' College where they met staff and students. At the hospital the duke revealed both he and his wife had received three Covid vaccines and described staff as "total heroes" as he asked them to look after their mental health. They also visited the Caribbean Military Technical Training Institute, near Montego Bay, where the duchess forced her husband off the road as he tested his skills in a driving simulator. In his speech the duke said the couple wished they had more time to spend in Jamaica and said they hoped to come back with their children. |
Re: ROYALS: Sadness in Queens' Eyes At Prince Philip Memorial
Sadness in The Queens' Eyes At Prince Philip Memorial
The Telegraph UK 30 MAR 2022 https://ci5.googleusercontent.com/pr...eg?imwidth=640 Her Majesty travelled to Westminster Abbey https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.Y...=0&w=215&h=162 |
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