11 h. ago King Charles axes one of late Queen's favourite things so he can do up Buckingam Palace

The Royal Train has been axed by the King as he bids 'the fondest of farewells' to the mode of transport which was the Queen's favourite throughout her reign

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19 h. ago Prince Harry's move before marrying Meghan 'blew' his bond with late Queen, claims pal

An author has claimed that the late Queen reportedly told a close friend that Prince Harry left her shocked in the run-up to his wedding with Meghan Markle after making one key decision

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22 h. ago How Harry and Meghan left the late Queen 'very upset' in the run up to their wedding as rows that 'blew the Prince's relationship with his grandmother' are revealed for the first time

Her Majesty was said to have been 'very worried' about her 'besotted and weak' grandson and became aggrieved about some of their decisions about the ceremony at Windsor in May 2018.

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27 h. ago The cutting response the late Queen gave when she was tasked with serving the cake during a meeting of G7 leaders

Three generations of the Royal family were present for the Eden Project's The Big Lunch evening reception for G7 leaders on June 11, 2021.

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42 h. ago The man tasked with turning around a lifesaving service in Wales that was branded rotten

Fin Monahan has commanded the Red Arrows, fought cancer and more. Now he is in charge of sorting out one of Wales' biggest employers

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53 h. ago Late Queen's surprisingly simple breakfast ritual that didn't include Prince Philip

A former royal chef has revealed the late Queen's disciplined breakfast routine, and while mealtimes always stayed the same, her habits were surprisingly simple

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3 d. ago Royal chef reveals late Queen's strict meal rules and why she often ate alone

Former royal chef Darren McGrady spent 15 years cooking for the British royal family - serving the likes of Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana, Prince William, and Prince Harry some of his finest dishes

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3 d. ago US supreme court rules key provision of Obamacare constitutional

Case challenged how members of an obscure but vital healthcare committee are appointedUS politics live – latest updatesThe US supreme court has ruled that a key provision of “Obamacare”, formally known as the Affordable Care Act, is constitutional. The case challenged how members of an obscure but vital healthcare committee are appointed.The committee, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), is a panel of 16 volunteer health experts who determine which evidence-based preventive health services private insurance companies must cover without cost for patients. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Manny Pacquiao issues cutting 11 word response to Eddie Hearn 'mockery' claim over world title boxing comeback

The Pacman takes on Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas on July 19

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6 d. ago Incredible winning design for huge memorial to late Queen finally revealed

The winning design for a national memorial in Central London to commemorate the late Queen - Britain's longest serving monarch - has been announced

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7 d. ago Empanadas and stuffed piquillos: José Pizarro’s recipes for green peppers

Few vegetables are as celebrated by the Spanish as the pepper, as evidenced by these light and moreish empanadas filled with green peppers and sardines, and roast peppers stuffed with a rich raguPeppers are more than just staples of the Spanish kitchen, they are one of our culinary foundations. As with tomatoes, when Columbus returned from the Americas in the late 15th century, he presented peppers as a gift to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand, and they very quickly became a key part of our cooking traditions. The pepper’s most iconic contribution to Spanish cuisine is surely pimentón de la Vera, or smoked paprika, which is an essential seasoning in a lot of Spanish cooking, adding exquisite depth to stews, rice dishes, seafood and, of course, chorizo. But we also celebrate fresh peppers in all their guises. Padrón peppers are, of course, a classic tapa, while pimientos rellenos (stuffed peppers) are filled every which way, from seafood and minced meat to creamy bechamel. From th...

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7 d. ago Translucent bridge to form centrepiece of national memorial to Elizabeth II

Norman Foster wins contest to transform St James’s Park in tribute to late queen’s ‘unifying force’The national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II will include a new bridge in St James’s Park designed by Norman Foster.The peer, who was once among architects to accuse King Charles of using his “privileged position” to “skew the course” of the Chelsea barracks development, described being awarded the project as an honour. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Zara Phillips cuts a stylish figure at Royal Windsor Cup Final as she takes on new role

One of the top five tournaments in the polo world, the Royal Windsor Cup used to be presented by the late Queen Elizabeth II. However, it is now Zara, 44, who awards the trophy.

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1 week ago 'I have confession about being knighted by the Queen – and I nearly missed out altogether'

Sir Alastair Cook was knighted by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2019 for his services to cricket, but the former England captain was close to missing out on the honour altogether

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1 week ago The 'stinging' advice the late Queen gave Kate Middleton before her wedding to Prince William

As a fresh-faced member of the Royal Family, Kate Middleton turned to Prince William's grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, for guidance on navigating the Firm.

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1 week ago The Royal's special bond with luxury hideaway Birkhall beloved by King Charles and the late Queen Elizabeth

King Charles III and Queen Camilla, who celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary this year, chose to spend Hogmanay at Birkhall, their favourite Royal residence.

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1 week ago Inside Queen Elizabeth II's life at the races: She won over £8.7million... but historic footage reveals it was the humble victories that truly delighted her

In 1991 the late Queen, in her 60s, was joined by the Queen Mother at Epsom for the 1991 Derby, taking part in the grand racing tradition of a low-money sweepstakes.

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1 week ago Late Queen's secret nickname revealed by her close confidante (and it's not Lilibet!)

Lady Elizabeth Anson, born at Windsor Castle and royally connected by a multitude of relations, was not only Elizabeth's cousin, but one of her closest friends.

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2 w. ago South Africa is at the heart of the HIV pandemic. What happens now the money has been cut?

With 12% of the population living with the virus, Trump’s sudden withdrawal of funding stands to undo decades of progressLebo is very afraid. She used to go to a clinic where sex workers such as her could get HIV medication without facing discrimination. But the dispensary, in Johannesburg’s run-down central Hillbrow district, shut down in January, when Donald Trump cut US funding to the global HIV response.“I’m weak. I’m an old woman,” says the 62-year-old. “So please, we need help; we are suffering.” Lebo, who only wants her first name shared, is now spending 30% of her monthly income of 1,500 rand (£62) on antiretroviral (ARV) medication. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Aristocratic model Frankie Herbert, 29, reveals how she confronted tube predator who sexually harassed her

The 29-year-old, who strutted down the catwalk in the only fashion show ever attended by the late Queen Elizabeth, says she was left feeling 'scared' and 'shaken' after being harassed on the Tube.

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