As Shakespeare said, some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ’em. Prince Philip was in a sense all three, a man born into the Greek royal family yet denied his birthright; someone who had to work hard to carve out his status in life; …
Read More »Veterans royal commission gets green light | Busselton-Dunsborough Mail
ROYAL COMMISSION INTO VETERAN SUICIDES Scott Morrison has announced a royal commission into veteran suicides * Draft terms of reference released on Monday, open for public comment for four weeks * The prime minister expects the inquiry to be established by July and run for several years * It will …
Read More »Prince Harry ‘blanked by members of royal family’ but ‘shown sympathy by Prince Andrew’ at funeral
Several relatives reportedly ignored Prince Harry at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral yesterday due to his controversial Oprah Winfrey interview. It is claimed by sources that the only royal who showed him any sympathy was his uncle, Prince Andrew as he received a frosty reception from other family members. In …
Read More »DOMINIC SANDBROOK: An unapologetic celebration of royal pageantry and patriotism
Great royal occasions — and make no mistake, the funeral of Prince Philip was a very great occasion indeed — are always charged with historical meaning. For the senior members of the House of Windsor, this was above all a poignant personal farewell. I defy even the most strident republican …
Read More »Veteran suicide royal commission imminent | Busselton-Dunsborough Mail
Scott Morrison will soon announce the start date of a royal commission into veteran suicides. Defence Minister Peter Dutton has confirmed the inquiry is imminent. “It will be announced by the prime minister in the not-too-distant future,” he told 2GB radio on Monday. “We want that work to get underway …
Read More »Kate Middleton was dignified and composed as she arrived at the castle alone
Kate Middleton is poised to step up in the family: Duchess of Cambridge was dignified and composed as she arrived at the castle alone and chose an outfit that was ‘elegant but not overstated,’ fashion experts reveal Kate Middleton was ‘consciously styled’ to mourn Duke of Edinburgh’s passing Donned chic black …
Read More »Dutton backs suicide royal commission
New Defence Minister Peter Dutton has backed a royal commission into veteran suicide in the clearest indication the government is ready to implement to the measure. The government has faced growing calls to implement a royal commission and on Monday inched closer to the measure, with new Defence Minister …
Read More »Herald honoured by his role in Prince Philip’s funeral
Herald who proclaimed Prince Philip’s styles and titles as his coffin was lowered into the royal vault reveals sense of ‘honour’ for being part of a ‘moment of history’ Thomas Woodcock, 69, has been Garter Principal King of Arms since 2010 He is the principal member of the royal household …
Read More »Loganair chief’s concerns over ‘viability and sustainability’ of airports post-pandemic
THE chief executive of Loganair, the only airline headquartered in Scotland, has spoken about the challenges facing airports as they recover from the pandemic, expressing concern about their “viability and sustainability”. Jonathan Hinkles, speaking on the Go Radio Business Show with Hunter & Haughey, said: “It is how can they …
Read More »Prince Harry ‘will fly back to LA to be with Meghan tomorrow’, royal sources claim
Prince Harry will fly back to LA to be with his pregnant wife Meghan Markle tomorrow after going for a walk with his father Prince Charles today, royal sources have claimed. In what will be a rare face-to-face meeting between the pair since Harry left the UK for the US, the Duke …
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