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 »The Princess of Wales’ cancer diagnosis is set to pile further pressure on the ‘slimmed down’ monarchy. Kate announced today in a deeply moving video message that she is suffering from the disease, just weeks after her father-in-law King Charles was diagnosed. Prince William is now set to be absent …
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The Prince and Princess of Wales are said to have formed a strong bond with the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh over recent months, it has been claimed. The past year has been particularly challenging for William and Kate, both 41, who have mourned the loss of Queen Elizabeth II …
Read More »The schism between Prince Harry and the rest of the Royal Family was laid bare today after the Palace appeared to snub the Duke of Sussex’s birthday celebrations by failing to publicly acknowledge his 39th. As athletes at the Invictus Games in Germany serenaded the prince with renditions of ‘Happy …
Read More »Nicola Sturgeon’s government billed the Scottish taxpayer for yoga classes, wellington boots and stays at top hotels paid for by official credit cards, data reveals today. Leaked documents show that in just three years Ms Sturgeon’s administration put £14million on the public ‘card’. Purchases by senior staff included yoga classes, …
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Addressing James Cartlidge, the defence procurement minister, they added: “While the look of today’s towering cap is iconic, the material it’s made from is most certainly not. “Replacing the bearskin with faux fur would allow the history of the caps to endure in a way that reflects modern society’s respect …
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The owner of a pizza chain has revealed he started his business by selling his trainer collection as he prepares to open his first Glasgow outlet. Civerinos will open up shop in Finnieston this September after expanding to four premises in Edinburgh. Michele Civiera financed his first venue in 2016 …
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A campaign group who took the Scottish Government to court over fishing activity have claimed they are still granting licences despite a court ruling which found the practice unlawful. Open Seas has called on the Scottish Government to “immediately halt” their approach to licensing fishing activity in ways that cause …
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Meghan Markle can be seen cuddling up with her daughter Lilibet as they wave to performers in a 4th of July parade in a new video shared on social media this week. The two-year-old daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex was pictured with Harry at an Independence Day …
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Presented with crown, sceptre and sword (carried with great poise by a lady in a striking blue outfit), serenaded by a magnificent repertoire of music both sublime and uplifting, the King must have felt a slight sense of deja vu. The rest of us certainly did. Didn’t we just go …
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