The Queen: symbolic and mythical Roslyn Ross Getty Images Roslyn Ross 12 September 2022 1:00 PM The Queen has died after a reign longer than any other. Many people have found themselves touched by her death, often unexpectedly. People who did not see themselves shedding a tear have done so… Monarchists and republicans alike haveContinue reading “Flat White“
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Prince Philip: A life in London
Charities were an essential part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s working life as a member of the Royal Family. Many of the 800 organisations he supported were in London and without his efforts, parts of the city could look very different today. Prince Philip was always “very hands on” when it came to the groupsContinue reading “Prince Philip: A life in London”
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A republican’s tribute to the Queen Brendan O’Neill (Credit: Getty images) Brendan O’Neill 9 September 2022 4:54 PM I am a republican, always have been, and yet I now feel a great sense of loss. And not only because a 96-year-old mother, grandmother and great-grandmother has died, which is always an occasion for sadness, whetherContinue reading “World“
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Vale Her Majesty The Queen Rowan Dean Getty Images Rowan Dean 9 September 2022 4:07 AM The Spectator Australia is deeply saddened and shaken by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at 96 after a 70-year reign. A short statement was released by the Palace: ‘The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.Continue reading “Flat White“
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The narcissism of Meghan Markle Brendan O’Neill Brendan O’Neill 30 August 2022 10:08 PM I’ve read some batty celebrity profiles in my time. But that piece about Meghan Markle in the Cut takes the biscuit. It is almost unbelievably preposterous. It shines a glorious if unwitting light on the narcissism and outright daftness of theContinue reading “World“
Princess Diana’s death was a ritual sacrifice by the New World Order
Sep 1 Posted by Editor, cairnsnews by Alexandra Bruce, US correspondent Twenty-five years ago, Princess Diana’s car crashed inside the the Pont de l’Alma tunnel in Paris, France. Her lover, Dodi Fayed died upon impact, along with the driver. And even though Diana survived, it took about 40 minutes to get her from the carContinue reading “Princess Diana’s death was a ritual sacrifice by the New World Order”
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Queen Elizabeth I was a woman James Macpherson Getty Images James Macpherson 17 August 2022 12:57 PM I’m old enough to remember when girls were allowed to reject stereotypes and just be themselves. If girls wanted to wear frilly dresses and become ballerinas, that was fine. And if they wanted to wear overalls and workContinue reading “Flat White“
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Prince Harry mocked by Supreme Court judge Steerpike (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Steerpike 29 July 2022 8:20 PM ‘Privacy’ was the reason given for Harry and Meghan upping sticks and leaving Britain in early 2020. The dilettante duke and his Hollywood beau were supposedly fleeing this sceptred isle to find sanctuary in Canada, awayContinue reading “World“
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Did Meghan Markle terrorise a three-year-old? Steerpike (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images) Steerpike 26 July 2022 5:31 PM When it comes to bullying allegations, Meghan Markle is well versed. But in Tom Bower’s latest book, Revenge, the claims are so damning that even Steerpike was gobsmacked. Reducing a royal aide to tears is one thing, butContinue reading “World“
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How Meghan Markle can shake off the bullying allegations Sam Leith Sam Leith 20 June 2022 8:29 PM She must be fit to be tied, the Duchess of Sussex. I know I would be. It was reported yesterday that a Palace investigation into allegations that she bullied junior members of staff during her early unhappyContinue reading “World“
Prince William has shared a special memory with his mother, Princess Diana, for a special edition of The Big Issue, out now.
The edition celebrates Prince William’s 40th birthday today. In the magazine, he writes about his first experience visiting a homeless shelter with his mother when he was just 11, and the impact it had on his life. “I was 11 when I first visited a homeless shelter with my mother, who in her own inimitableContinue reading “Prince William has shared a special memory with his mother, Princess Diana, for a special edition of The Big Issue, out now.”
Duchess accompanies singer Tom Walker with poignant song ‘remembering those who cannot be with us’ at Westminster Abbey ‘It was a crazy pinch yourself kind of day for me, to be in such a beautiful venue playing alongside The Duchess with my band and a string quartet. Part 2
‘I certainly won’t forget that in a hurry. My mum had a total freak out when she saw it on the telly. ‘I know this song will resonate with a lot of people this Christmas and my heart goes out to anyone raising a glass around the table remembering those who can’t be with us.’Continue reading “Duchess accompanies singer Tom Walker with poignant song ‘remembering those who cannot be with us’ at Westminster Abbey ‘It was a crazy pinch yourself kind of day for me, to be in such a beautiful venue playing alongside The Duchess with my band and a string quartet. Part 2”
Kate overcomes her nerves with surprise piano performance: Duchess accompanies singer Tom Walker with poignant song ‘remembering those who cannot be with us’ at Westminster Abbey Part 1
By Mark Duell for MailOnline Published: 07:00 AEST, 25 December 2021 | Updated: 21:53 AEST, 25 December 2021 The Duchess of Cambridge gave millions of Britons a Christmas treat on TV tonight as she played the piano to accompany singer Tom Walker with a poignant song performed by candlelight at Westminster Abbey. Kate, who hasContinue reading “Kate overcomes her nerves with surprise piano performance: Duchess accompanies singer Tom Walker with poignant song ‘remembering those who cannot be with us’ at Westminster Abbey Part 1”
Queen shares family home videos for the first time to mark her Platinum Jubilee
The footage spans Her Majesty’s life from when she was a baby being pushed in a pram to her coronation in 1953. Rhiannon Mills Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 2:04 Footage of Princess Elizabeth in home movies Why you can trust Sky News The Queen has allowed the world toContinue reading “Queen shares family home videos for the first time to mark her Platinum Jubilee”
Lady Diana’s life in pictures
Lady Diana Princess Diana’s memory still lives on through memorials, books, charitable organizations, and her two sons.
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Politics of a princess Similar to the religious bondage that comes with being a British royal, political views are extremely limited. Rather than take sides on political issues–controversial or otherwise–British royals are encouraged to donate time and money to charities and causes of their choice. And the princess seemed fine with it. She said: IContinue reading “Diana”