LONDON (REUTERS) – A tabloid’s publication of a deeply personal letter written by Meghan, Britain’s Duchess of Sussex, to her father was a “plain breach” of her privacy, her lawyers told a court on Tuesday (Jan 19) and asked the judge to issue a summary judgement against the paper without need for a trial. Meghan, […]
Prince William recalls ‘seeing death’ as an air ambulance pilot Prince William, 38, is the eldest child of Prince Charles, 72, and the late Princess Diana. William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, 39, are future heads of the monarchy and provide vital support to the crown. As with all senior royals, William has […]
Prince Philip and Queen endured ‘rocky periods’ says expert Speaking to Channel 5 documentary ‘Before They Were Royal’, royal experts Jenny Bond and Dr Kate Williams discussed the rifts that the Queen and Prince Philip have experienced during their marriage. The royal commentators analysed the argument the Duke of Edinburgh and Her Majesty had regarding […]
Matt Hancock introduces ‘badge of honour’ for social care Campaigners yesterday lodged a formal High Court bid for a judicial review of a policy which has led to vulnerable patients being forced to pay hundreds of thousands of pounds for care. Cost-cutting officials may have to explain themselves, and as Health Secretary Matt Hancock was […]
The Metropolitan Police will start recording the ethnicity of the drivers that they stop. It comes amid continuing concerns around racism in the police and particularly around vehicle stops of black drivers in the UK. The Met’s Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick said that she hopes the pilot scheme can improve trust in the force and […]
Princess Eugenie’s Frogmore situation discussed by experts Princess Eugenie’s son or daughter will be the Queen and Prince Philip’s ninth great-grandchildren, soon to be followed by her tenth as Zara and Mike Tindall await their third child. When Princess Eugenie and Jack first announced the pregnancy, they said the baby would be arriving in 2021. […]
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. The latest hearing on Meghan’s privacy court case against Associated Newspapers is taking place today. The Duchess of Sussex’s lawyers are applying for summary judgement, which if approved would in effect end […]
Princess Anne jokes that it’s a ‘miracle she’s still alive’ The Princess Royal’s public image has been revived in recent years, following the release of the last two seasons of the Netflix drama, The Crown. While she was previously perceived as a grumpy member of the Firm, the fictionalised take on life behind Palace doors […]
Next year’s Commonwealth Games might not be allowed to go ahead, despite the UK’s efforts to get the coronavirus outbreak under control. Birmingham City Council were ‘working on the assumption’ the event would be held as the vaccine would be ‘well and truly’ rolled out, its leader Ian Ward said. But with an ever-changing picture […]
Priti Patel grilled by Phillip Schofield over ‘confusing’ rules The Home Secretary warned the number of Covid cases was “still far too high” and if people broke the rules they would be fined. Speaking as she joined police on patrol in London, Ms Patel added: “That has been illustrated in the number of fines over […]