Tragedy is no respecter of class or privilege. But while this is a deeply worrying time for the Royal Family on a personal level, in a paradoxical way, I am convinced there is optimism for the future of the monarchy. For the past couple of months have powerfully reminded us …
Read More »When will Kate Middleton return to public royal duties?
It comes after Kate, revealed she is undergoing treatment for cancer in an emotional video message on Friday, March 22 and told others battling the disease “you are not alone”. Sharing: “She said: “My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when …
Read More »Cork boy (7) is the first person to find a piece of the world’s rarest quartz in 150 years
A seven-year-old Rebel has shaken the world of geology after becoming the first person in more than a century to discover a chunk of an extremely rare mineral in North Cork. Rockforest native Ben O’Driscoll was presented with a special plaque this week recognising him as the first person to …
Read More »King Charles hopes to lead Royals at ‘Easter Lite’ service in ‘show of unity’ amid his…
23 March 2024, 17:59 | Updated: 23 March 2024, 18:05 King Charles is planning to lead the Royal Family at the Easter Sunday service next week in a public ‘show of unity’. Picture: Alamy King Charles is planning to lead the Royal Family at the Easter Sunday service next week …
Read More »DVLA issues eight-day warning to drivers ahead of April rule change
Drivers have been told there’s an important DVLA update coming in April they need to know about. Motorists have eight days to get ready for the new rules. If you’re planning a trip abroad and need an international driving permit (IDP), things have changed. You can’t pop into the Post …
Read More »Annus Horribilis 2024: How Kate Middleton cancer announcement is Royal Family’s latest blow this year after King Charles’s diagnosis and Prince Harry’s ongoing estrangement – 32 years after Queen Elizabeth II’s famous speech
Back in 1992, Queen Elizabeth II endured the lowest point of her reign after a year of royal scandal and turmoil which she famously dubbed her ‘annus horribilis’. Charles was at war with Diana, Andrew separated from Sarah, Anne divorced, Windsor Castle went up in flames and public opinion turned …
Read More »Kate Middleton emulated Queen Elizabeth’s ‘excellent communication’ in ‘deeply moving’ video, royal expert says – but adds late monarch wouldn’t have had to endure this ‘era of social media’
The Princess of Wales proved that she is as ‘excellent a communicator’ as the late Queen was – in a poignant video message revealing her cancer diagnosis – a royal expert has said. Speaking to FEMAIL, Richard Fitzwilliams said that while Elizabeth II ‘grew up in a different era and …
Read More »DVLA issues eight-day warning to drivers ahead of April rule change
Drivers have been told there’s an important DVLA update coming in April they need to know about. Motorists have eight days to get ready for the new rules. If you’re planning a trip abroad and need an international driving permit (IDP), things have changed. You can’t pop into the Post …
Read More »Harry ‘will be devastated’ that Kate Middleton has cancer: Prince and Meghan’s message to the Princess of Wales was ‘lovely’ but it would be ‘a distraction’ if he returned to UK, say royal experts
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s ‘lovely’ message to the Princess of Wales should give ‘hope’ that their rift could be mended in future – but a visit to the UK would be a ‘distraction’ from Kate’s recovery, a royal expert said today. Commentator Richard Fitzwilliams said he believes Harry will be …
Read More »‘Inevitable reduction in royal engagements’ after Kate shares cancer diagnosis
The managing editor of Majesty magazine Joe Little said it was a “significant moment for the monarchy” that two senior figures should be out of action, adding that Kate’s announcement on Friday evening was a “great shock” to many people. He said the Queen’s profile had “come to the fore” …
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