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 »Yoga classes, Gleneagles stays, wellies and a driving test: Nicola Sturgeon’s government hits Scottish taxpayers with £14million credit card bill over three years – including £10,000 for her ‘royal’ travel perks (and heelstoppers)
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, …
Read More »Replace Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo bearskin caps with faux fur, SNP MPs demand
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 …
Read More »Restaurant chain which serves New York style pizza slices to launch in Glasgow after Edinburgh success
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 …
Read More »Campaigners urge Scottish Government to comply with ruling on fishing licences
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 …
Read More »A royal wave! Meghan cuddles up with Lilibet as they greet performers in 4th July parade
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 …
Read More »ROBERT HARDMAN: The King and Queen seemed touched by warm welcome on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile
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 …
Read More »Moment King Charles is presented with Crown of Scotland in Coronation ceremony
King Charles was presented with the crown jewels of Scotland in a historic thanksgiving serving today before he and Queen Camilla stood side by side with the Prince and Princess of Wales to watch a Red Arrows flypast. The monarch received the Crown of Scotland, the Sceptre and the Sword …
Read More »Royal fans left swooning as handsome equerries are spotted during Scottish coronation celebration
Royal watchers have taken to social media to share their excitement after spotting royal equerries at the Scottish coronation celebration at Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh today. A number of high profile royals are at the event, but some fans have suggested they are more excited by some of the lesser-known faces …
Read More »Scotland’s day of Royal celebration: King Charles will be presented with the Scottish crown jewels
Security has been ramped up in Edinburgh today ahead of the King’s Scottish Coronation amid sabotage fears by anti-monarchists. A huge operation was launched after police received intelligence that at least two groups will use the occasion to stage a protest. High metal fencing will line parts of the route …
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