Features Australia The Palace punishes a loyal aide to appease an agenda-driven activist Ramesh Thakur Getty Images Ramesh Thakur 10 December 2022 9:00 AM It’s a truth not universally acknowledged, that when anti-discrimination laws morph from proscribing harms to appease those who take offence at words, the ranks of the offendarati swell in the resultingContinue reading “Loyal? Not the new woke Royals”
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She was the Queen of the West Ayaan Hirsi Ali (Getty) Ayaan Hirsi Ali 27 October 2022 1:30 AM For much of my life, I confess I didn’t pay much attention to Queen Elizabeth II. My Muslim upbringing in Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya and Saudi Arabia meant that the idea of a female figurehead was utterly foreignContinue reading “World“
Prince William’s Duchy of Cornwall will carry on with his father’s plan to build 2,500-home ‘garden city’ on farmland
Plans have been unveiled for a cutting-edge new town over 320 acres in Faversham, east Kent Activists have called for the Duchy of Cornwall to scrap the plans, warning it could harm local wildlife William took charge of the Duchy since the Queen’s death, making him one of England’s biggest landowners The Duchy of CornwallContinue reading “Prince William’s Duchy of Cornwall will carry on with his father’s plan to build 2,500-home ‘garden city’ on farmland”
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No one wants to be Meghan and Harry’s neighbours Kara Kennedy Meghan Markle and Prince Harry (Credit: Getty images) Kara Kennedy 9 October 2022 5:00 PM Neighbours make or break home ownership. Getting home from a long day and collapsing onto the couch doesn’t have the same ring to it as when you have JohnContinue reading “World“
Prince William was ‘furious’ over the ousting of Palace insider Sir Christopher Geidt – who he believed ‘could have stopped Megxit’ before he was sacked after falling out with King Charles and Prince Andrew, new book claims
Sir Christopher Geidt forced to quit in 2017 after falling out with King Charles Ex-military intelligence officer served Queen for 15 years as private secretary New book Courtiers claims that William was incensed by the ‘unkind’ treatment Lord Geidt’s dramatic fall from grace left such a hole in the Palace machinery that it paved theContinue reading “Prince William was ‘furious’ over the ousting of Palace insider Sir Christopher Geidt – who he believed ‘could have stopped Megxit’ before he was sacked after falling out with King Charles and Prince Andrew, new book claims”
Flying under the radar! Princess Anne carries her own bags as she arrives at JFK airport for commercial flight home after a VERY low-key visit to New York with hardly any press or photo ops
Princess Royal, 72, cut an understated figure as she arrived at JFK in New York Anne could be seen carrying her own bags as she walked through the airport Came after a low-key visit where she carried out four royal engagements Anne is first senior royal to visit the US since Harry and Meghan’s OprahContinue reading “Flying under the radar! Princess Anne carries her own bags as she arrives at JFK airport for commercial flight home after a VERY low-key visit to New York with hardly any press or photo ops”
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Until we meet again Alexandra Marshall Getty Images Alexandra Marshall 20 September 2022 4:00 AM Red roses hit the side of the state hearse as the Queen’s coffin was driven from London to Windsor at the conclusion of the funeral. By the time the procession reached Windsor Castle, many flowers had caught against the windscreenContinue reading “Flat White“
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Prince William’s dangerous green deal Flat White Getty Images Flat White 22 September 2022 10:07 AM Not even the most famous woman in the world can hold the news cycle for more than a week, and so it is that we return to the old favourite of apocalypse musical chairs. Climate Change or Covid? TrumpContinue reading “Flat White“
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Christmas without the Queen will never be the same Lyle Shelton Getty Images Lyle Shelton 9 September 2022 1:02 PM For most of my life, I’ve tuned in to the Queen’s Christmas message. Her observations on the year gone would encompass empathy for those suffering, insights into world events, warm family updates, and a reflectionContinue reading “Flat White“
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Our collective immortality James Kildare Getty Images James Kildare 20 September 2022 7:00 AM Over the last week many patients – I suspect, upon hearing my accent – have asked my opinion of the Queen. This is out of character for Australia, as political issues seldom arise in hospitals. This behaviour is mostly driven byContinue reading “Flat White“
A Final Goodbye
Privacy Policy Tuesday, Sep 20th 2022 7AM 16°C 10AM 24°C 5-Day Forecast ‘May flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest’: Royal family’s touching final message to the Queen as she is buried with Prince Philip alongside her parents in sister in private service after four billion watch her funeral ceremonies The Queen has beenContinue reading “A Final Goodbye”
‘They did their country proud’: Eight young pallbearers are praised for their composure while carrying the Queen’s coffin up the steep steps at Windsor as the world held its breath
The team of troops from the Grenadier Guards faultlessly carry Her Majesty’s coffin into St George’s Chapel Five of the men were flown back to the UK from Iraq within hours of the Queen’s death being announced Broadcaster Stephen Fry is among the celebrities to champion the efforts of the soldiers during today’s event FollowContinue reading “‘They did their country proud’: Eight young pallbearers are praised for their composure while carrying the Queen’s coffin up the steep steps at Windsor as the world held its breath”
Lip reader reveals Prince William’s kind gesture to his brother Harry at the committal service as he allowed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to take their seats before himself and Kate
An expert lip reader has revealed what Prince Harry told Prince William today The brothers were taking their seats before the Queen’s committal service Harry asked his brother whether he and Meghan should sit down first The brothers sat together with their wives, Prince George and Princess Charlotte The Queen’s funeral: All the latest RoyalContinue reading “Lip reader reveals Prince William’s kind gesture to his brother Harry at the committal service as he allowed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to take their seats before himself and Kate”
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We need more royals Frank Young Frank Young 18 September 2022 7:20 PM King Charles has been respectfully silent on any plans he might have to shake up the monarchy. Courtiers have spent years reminding anyone who asks that the topic is painful to him, signalling the passing of his ‘beloved’ mother. The only concreteContinue reading “World“
Features Australia
Elizabeth the Great Next republican referendum defeat will be even bigger than the last David Flint Getty Images David Flint 17 September 2022 9:00 AM The almost universal sadness on the passing of Elizabeth II has come as a surprise to those who think the institution of constitutional monarchy is irrelevant and easily removed. WhenContinue reading “Features Australia“
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Our ‘matter-of-fact’ Queen in life and in death John Simpson Getty Images John Simpson 14 September 2022 8:00 AM The public outpouring of emotion and deep sorrow being expressed around the world following the death of Queen Elizabeth II would, in all probability, have embarrassed Her Majesty. We can hear her saying to those closeContinue reading “Flat White“
Prince William personally invited Harry and Meghan to join them for Windsor walkabout
The Prince of Wales’s gesture raises hopes relations between the two couples are improving Prince William, Kate, Harry and Meghan read tributes By Russell MyersRoyal Editor Sara Odeen-Isbister 17:43, 10 Sep 2022 Updated21:02, 10 Sep 2022 Prince William personally invited Harry and Meghan to join them for the Windsor walkabout, it has been revealed. TheContinue reading “Prince William personally invited Harry and Meghan to join them for Windsor walkabout”
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Why the Queen loved Balmoral Alicia Healey The Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Princess Anne and Prince Andrew in the grounds of Balmoral Castle in 1960 (Credit: Getty Images) Alicia Healey 10 September 2022 12:14 AM Balmoral, where Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away yesterday afternoon, was one of her favourite places to be. QueenContinue reading “World“
Read: Prince William’s tribute to the Queen
Prince William (Photo: Getty) Prince William 11 September 2022 2:13 AM On Thursday, the world lost an extraordinary leader, whose commitment to the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth was absolute. So much will be said in the days ahead about the meaning of her historic reign. I, however, have lost a grandmother. And whileContinue reading “Read: Prince William’s tribute to the Queen”
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The vital part Prince Philip played in the Queen’s success Philip Eade (Photo: Getty) Philip Eade 11 September 2022 6:00 PM The Queen has received deserved tributes from both monarchists and republicans for her extraordinary achievements in the role for which she became unexpectedly destined aged ten and later inherited at the equally unforeseen ageContinue reading “World“
