Emily Maitlis has recalled how she felt “really sick” ahead of her BBC Newsnight interview with the Duke Of York. The journalist, who grilled Andrew over his relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, is executive producer of a new Channel 4 documentary, which forms part of the broadcaster’s programming around …
Read More »Only six days to go! Royal fans continue camping out on The Mall ahead of King Charles’ coronation
Royal superfans are continuing to camp out on The Mall this weekend as they try and bag front row seats to the procession for King Charles’ coronation. A number of royal supporters have erected temporary homes made of tarpaulin along the iconic road just over a week before the big …
Read More »King had final say on coronation procession music, says conductor
Speaking at a full-scale rehearsal of the coronation procession at RAF Odiham in Hampshire, Lieutenant Colonel David Barringer, Commanding Officer of the Household Division Bands, said discussions on music began before Christmas. He said a final decision was made six weeks ago, with a list then presented to the King. …
Read More »Prince Harry to pull out of King Charles’ Coronation?
Prince Harry is set to attend King Charles’ Coronation next week, but royal aides are worried he might bail Prince Harry is set to attend his father King Charles’ Coronation next week, however, there are fears that he may still pull out of the historic occasion amid no planning updates …
Read More »Nurses have worked ‘tirelessly’ to ensure strike is safe for patients, says RCN
Nurses have worked “tirelessly” with NHS England to make sure their strike is safe for patients, the general secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said. The RCN will hold industrial action from 8pm on Sunday until 11.59pm on Monday after voting to reject the latest Government offer. The …
Read More »Meryl Smith praises Scotland’s ‘clinical’ improvement
The 21-year-old centre helped fire Scotland to a 36-10 victory over Ireland in front of a record-breaking crowd of over 4,862 at the DAM Health Stadium in Edinburgh. Smith was an integral part of the Scotland squad sealed back-to-back victories for the first time in 17 years following their 29-21 …
Read More »Historic chairs to be reused for the coronation service
The King has recycled royal coats of arms that decorated a chair used during King George VI’s coronation for his own enthronement. After Charles is crowned he will move to a throne chair used by his grandfather and now re-upholstered but featuring the original embroidered coats of arms on the …
Read More »Horoscopes today – Russell Grant’s star sign forecast for April 30
Aries It is unusual for you to feel sluggish and you shouldn’t feel guilty if you don’t feel up to your usual responsibilities or commitments. What’s wrong with spending a few hours with your feet up if this is all you need to help you feel less stressed and more …
Read More »Collapse of UK rail union/company talks forces additional strikes by RMT and ASLEF
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has called a further 24-hour strike to be held on May 13 in its long-standing dispute with Britain’s train operating companies (TOCS). ASLEF, the train drivers’ union, has called another three strike days on May 12, May 31, and June 3. Calling the RMT …
Read More »Navy personnel follow in family footsteps as part of Coronation procession
The coronation procession is set to be a family affair for some military personnel on Saturday, with some troops following in their relatives’ footsteps. Above Water Warfare specialist Jamie Phillipson will be on parade in the Royal Navy marching contingent on May 6, decades after his grandfather took part in …
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