Brexit has been an utter disaster': the royal heritage firm that can't sell its wares abroad
With products on sale at Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and museums across the country as well in European capitals Jeremy Shaw, managing director of Derbyshire-based Heritage Playing Cards, has particular reason to hope the coronation will be good for the business he set up 30 years ago.The past few years have been anything but.
Slice of cake from wedding of the King and Queen Consort is up for auction
A 17-year-old slice of wedding cake from the marriage of the King and Queen Consort is to be sold at auction, along with an 11-year-old slice from the wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales.The two historic dessert portions come in souvenir tins, complete with royal cypher, and each have pre-auction estimates of 400 to 600.
'The Crown' Season 6 First Look: Netflix Royal Family Series Enters the William & Kate Era
Newcomers Ed McVey and Meg Bellamy play the royal couple in the final episodes of Peter Morgan's Queen Elizabeth II series." The Crown" has crashed into the present.Netflix has released the first images from Season 6 of their popular Queen Elizabeth II biographical series, focusing on the show's introduction of the romance between Prince William and Kate Middleton.
UCSF oncologist hopes Kate Middleton's cancer announcement urges others to get screened
Kate Middleton announced she has cancer after previous surgery. Chemotherapy recommended for preventative measures. Importance of screening emphasized by experts. [ more ]
Kate Middleton lookalike forced to deny conspiracy she is in farm shop footage
Heidi Agan, a Kate Middleton lookalike, denied a conspiracy theory about her replacing the princess at a farm shop visit. She emphasized the impact of speculation on her social media.
Kate Middleton impersonator, Heidi Agan, faces challenges due to mistaken identity and internet rumors. [ more ]
Who Is the Unknown Playing Kate Middleton in The Crown'?
Meg Bellamy, who had no professional acting experience, was chosen to play Kate Middleton in the final season of The Crown after a long casting process.
Bellamy's rise from obscurity to stardom has gained attention, with her appearing on the front of The Daily Telegraph and attending the London premiere of The Crown. [ more ]
Kate Middleton beaten at bean-bag game by Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes
The Princess of Wales finished second best after taking on double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes at a game of bean-bag noughts and crosses.Kate Middleton, who is known for her competitive streak, joined a team of pupils being supported by Dame Kelly's trust at its base in Bath, with the former sports star on the other team.
Sweden leads jury results after breathtaking Liverpool final - live updates
Close Eurovision 2023: Most iconic outfits of grand final performances Voting has closed for the Eurovision Song Contest final, with the UK placing its hopes on 25-year-old pop singer Mae Muller and her track I Wrote a Song.This year's competition marks the first time the UK has hosted a final in 25 years.
Sweden leads jury results after breathtaking Liverpool final - live updates
Close Eurovision 2023: Most iconic outfits of grand final performances Voting has closed for the Eurovision Song Contest final, with the UK placing its hopes on 25-year-old pop singer Mae Muller and her track I Wrote a Song.This year's competition marks the first time the UK has hosted a final in 25 years.
Prince William and Kate Middleton ride on Elizabeth line to visit Soho pub
The Prince and Princess of Wales travelled on the Elizabeth line for the first time as they took public transport to a pub to hear how London workers are preparing for the coronation.Prince William and Kate Middleton boarded the tube at Acton Main Line in west London and chatted to Transport for London (TfL) workers about their plans for the busy bank holiday weekend when tens of thousands of people are expected in the capital.
Bafta confusion as Carey Mulligan incorrectly named Best Supporting Actress winner
Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free There was confusion at the Baftas on Sunday night (19 February) as Carey Mulligan was incorrectly named winner of the Best Supporting Actress award.Last year's Best Supporting Actor winner, CODA star Troy Kotsur, presented the award using sign language.
Jeff Banks made director of Vivienne Westwood's fashion company before her death
Fellow fashion designer Jeff Banks was made a director of Dame Vivienne Westwood's fashion company two weeks before her death.The Welsh designer and TV presenter, 79, a close friend, was appointed to the role on December 16, according to filings at Companies House.Dame Vivienne, known as the Godmother of Punk, died on Thursday peacefully, and surrounded by her family in Clapham, south London, her representatives said.
Julian Assange to ask for prison release to attend Vivienne Westwood's funeral
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will request leave from prison to attend the funeral of his friend Dame Vivienne Westwood, according to his wife.Dame Vivienne, known as the Godmother of Punk, died aged 81 on Thursday surrounded by her family in south London, prompting Mr Assange to search for a way to say goodbye despite being behind bars in London's Belmarsh prison as he fights extradition to the US.
Photos: British Royals William and Kate watch the Celtics beat the Heat, 134-121
Gov.-elect Maura Healey laughs with Prince William during the first half of the Celtics game against the Miami Heat at the TD Garden on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Boston, Massachusetts.(Staff Photo By Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald) Prince William and Kate Middleton watch the first half of the Celtics game against the Miami Heat at the TD Garden on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Photos: Kate suits up for Day One of royal visit to Boston
Prince William and Kate Middleton may have flown commercial into Boston, but they were hardly slumming it.Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrive at Boston Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachussetts, on November 30, 2022.(Photo by John TLUMACKI / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JOHN TLUMACKI/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrive at Boston Logan International Airport on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Boston.
The Crown actor spotted jogging through St Andrews as filming continues
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The actor who plays the Prince of Wales during his university years in Netflix show The Crown was seen jogging in St Andrews as filming for the next series continues in the town.
Filming of The Crown continues in Scottish city where William met Kate
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Filming of hit Netflix show The Crown has continued in St Andrews, where the Prince of Wales met his now wife while at university in the Scottish city.The new series is set to feature William's time at the University of St Andrews, where in 2001 he met Kate Middleton, now the Princess of Wales, who he would marry a decade later in Westminster Abbey.
Filming of The Crown under way in St Andrews, where William met Kate
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The sixth series of Netflix show The Crown has started filming in St Andrews, where the Prince of Wales met his now wife.The new series of the show will feature William's time at the University of St Andrews, where in 2001 he met and later fell in love with Kate Middleton, now the Princess of Wales.
Opinion | Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton and Lip Gloss?
I've been thinking, lately, about lip gloss.About the sickeningly sweet smell of Vanilla Birthday Cake that defined my late teenage years, slathered on so thick you had to be prepared to a) cover your mouth when you walked outdoors, lest the wind blow debris onto your sticky lips and b) constantly pick your own hair out of it.
Congress bumped up workplace protections for pregnant and nursing employees - SWITCH
As 2022 wound down, federal legislators passed two new workplace laws: the Pregnancy Fairness Workers Act (PFWA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) Act.Employers may wonder about the necessity of the PFWA when employers (with more than 15 employees) must follow the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA).
Kate Middleton's piano teacher pens coronation song for the nation
Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter A music teacher who taught the Princess of Wales and her family to play piano has composed a song to celebrate the King's coronation.
Queen's funeral will be 'wonderful' mixture of great ceremony and profound words
The Queen's state funeral will remember the late monarch's place in history, with the personal sorrow of a grieving family at its heart, the Dean of Westminster has said.
Hilary Mantel revealed the magic and metaphor of life. I will miss her deeply | Charlotte Higgins
ilary Mantel has died: what terrible words to write.Mourning her will, of course, primarily be the heavy, difficult work of those who were closest to her, especially her husband, Gerald.