Royal news – live: King Charles and Queen Camilla ‘snub’ by Australian leaders ahead of tour sparks backlash
King Charles and Queen Camilla are facing an embarrassing snub by leading Australian politicians ahead of their tour of the country.
As the couple prepare to kick off their nine day visit Down Under on Friday, every single state premier has turned down invitations to attend their royal reception in Canberra on October 21, reports suggest.
The King is set to deliver a speech at the event to recognise Australians for their achievements in the arts, culture, sports and health.
Victoria’s Premier Jacinta Allan is the latest representative to snub the invitation, whilst other politicians have given excuses such as “schedule clashes” and “election campaign duties”.
The first royal visit to Australia in more than a decade has sparked debate about the role of the monarchy in the Commonwealth country, with some republicans selling ‘farewell tour’ merchandise ahead of their arrival.
Australian pro-royalists have called the backlash a “slap in the face” to the royal monarchy, with the Australian Monarchists League telling local media: “All premiers and ministers have sworn allegiance to our monarch, Charles III, and it is a monumental insult that they now spit in his hand extended in friendship.”
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Australian anti-monarchists sell ‘farewell tour’ merch ahead of visit
15:00 , Athena Stavrou
Anti-royalist activists are selling “farewell tour” merchandise ahead of King Charles’ visit to Australia this week.
Charles and Camilla are set to kick off the first royal visit to the country in over a decade on Friday - but their anticipated arrival has sparked debate about the monarchy’s role in modern Australia.
The Australian Republican Movement (ARM) has branded the visit as the royal’s “farewell tour” as they campaign to separate the Commonwealth country from the monarchy.
Retro style satirical posters, T-shirts and beer coasters have been created with Charles, Camilla and Prince William on them, encouraging Australians to “wave goodbye to royal reign”.
A T-shirt, featuring the royal trio in aviator sunglasses, is retailing for 34 AUD on the campaign group’s website, finished with the description: “Alright legends the stage is set... Let’s wave goodbye to royal reign! Grab this killer t-shirt to support the campaign and help take the republic movement to the main stage.”
William makes plea for new Jason Bourne film during Bafta visit
14:15 , Athena Stavrou
The Prince of Wales has pleaded with director Paul Greengrass to make a new Jason Bourne film as he celebrated young creatives in the film, television and gaming industries.
William clasped his hands together and told the film-maker “another Bourne, another Bourne” when he visited Bafta’s offices in central London last week to meet students benefiting from a Bafta bursary in his name.
Greengrass is also a champion of Bafta’s bursary which funds practical support such as buying equipment or paying for driving lessons to enable workers to get to a film set.
After meeting William, the director said about making a new instalment of the Bourne franchise: “Not for me, they need somebody younger, I’ve done my bit. But I hope they get somebody great and young to do it, I think they’re in the process.”
Greengrass directed the second film in the series, The Bourne Supremacy in 2004, The Bourne Ultimatum three years later and Jason Bourne in 2016, the final film in the franchise starring Matt Damon in the lead role.
What are royal gift lists?
13:51 , Athena Stavrou
Unlike MPs, members of the royal family are not required to declare gifts, donations and hospitality on a public register of interests.
Nevertheless, they began publishing an annual list of official gifts received by the royal household following scrutiny of jewellery given to Queen Camilla by a Saudi royal in 2007.
However, it has emerged King Charles and his family have not shared such a list since 2019.
It included a 24 carat gold-plated horse comb from President Borut Pahor of the Republic of Slovenia and three gifts the late Queen Elizabeth II received from Donald Trump during his presidential visit.
Graham Smith, chief executive of Republic, has insisted: “It is vital that the public knows about any possible conflicts of interest or attempts to curry favour with royals, as they have direct access to the highest levels of government.”
Under rules reviewed in 2003, gifts received during official duties such as state banquets or royal tours are classed as an official gifts. Those given by someone a royal knows in a personal capacity are considered private.
Buckingham Palace has said the list will be published in due course.
King to host Emir of Qatar at Buckingham Palace - recap
13:25 , Athena Stavrou
The Emir of Qatar is to pay a state visit to the UK hosted by the King, Buckingham Palace has announced.
Charles and the Queen will welcome Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the first of his three wives, Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, to London on December 3.
They can expect to be feted with a traditional ceremonial welcome on Horse Guards Parade and a grand state banquet at Buckingham Palace during the two-day incoming state visit.
Charles has visited Qatar eight times as the Prince of Wales and met the Emir at the Cop28 summit in Dubai in December. The Qatari leader and Sheikha Jawaher also attended the King’s coronation in Westminster Abbey, and the late Queen’s funeral.
The Qatari royal family is one of the richest in the world, with a reported fortune running into the billions.
Sheikh Tamim, 44, was educated in Britain, attending public schools Sherborne and Harrow, before graduating from the Sandhurst military academy. He set up Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) in 2005, which owns the French football team Paris Saint-Germain.
Qatar – one of the richest Gulf states – is a key mediator in the Israel-Hamas war and the ruling Emir is likely to meet Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for talks at Downing Street during his stay.
Dine like a King in Charles’ favourite room at Scottish mansion
12:50 , Athena Stavrou
Want to dine like a King? Diners are going to be given the chance to experience an 18th century feast in the King’s favourite room at Dumfries House.
Charles takes most of his evening meals in the Pink Dining Room while staying at the Scottish stately home in Ayrshire.
Now his charity, The King’s Foundation, is offering a new private dining experience, allowing members of the public the opportunity to enjoy a three-course meal, authentic to the 1700s and served by a traditional butler, in the royal chamber.
Guests will eat at the King’s table – but not in the presence of the monarch – beneath the 35kg Murano glass floral chandelier, which was painstakingly reassembled after being found in the basement in more than 100 pieces nearly 20 years ago.
Menus will be based on 18th century dishes, such as poached salmon, fish soup, and manchet bread for starters, followed by roasted venison and beef, parmentier potatoes and a juniper sauce, and lemon and pistachio syllabub, bread and butter pudding, and apple and almond trifle for dessert.
Watch: Behind the scenes at Buckingham Palace as 780-strong team tackle renovation
12:10 , Athena Stavrou
Sir Trevor McDonald says Prince Phillip’s driving was ‘slightly mad’
11:43 , Athena Stavrou
Sir Trevor McDonald has recalled how Prince Phillip’s driving as “slightly mad” when he was given a tour around Sandringham years ago.
The veteran broadcaster described his car journey with the then Duke of Edinburgh whilst filming the 2008 documentary The Duke: A Portrait of Prince Phillip.
“I am not allowed to say this publicly, but I thought his driving was slightly mad,” he told Cheltenham Literary Festival.
“I remember he was extraordinarily generous in giving me his time like this. But he put me in this super duper thing we are driving around, it was around Sandringham so there was nothing in his way and he would stop to wave to people who worked there and so on.
“But then we drove into a puddle of mud and he went ‘how did this bloody thing get here, why can’t I get this out’, and I thought I mustn’t say ‘because you just put it in there’.”
11:20 , Athena Stavrou
As the King gears up to begin his nine-day tour of Australia this week, his arrival is expected to be met with a wave of both support and opposition.
Every single state premier has turned down invitations to attend his royal reception in Canberra during the trip, and anti-royalist groups have launched a campaign dubbing the trip a royal “farewell tour”.
The republican movement calls for an end to the monarchy’s role in modern Australia - but what is the royal family’s connection to the country?
Australia is a constitutional monarchy, with the King acting as its head of state. However, the monarch does not have a role in the day-to-day running of Australia and appoints the governor-general, who is their representative, on the advice of the prime minister.
The Australian Constitution gives certain powers to the governor general to act on behalf of the King, such as giving Royal Assent to laws passed in parliament.
Prince George’s culinary ambitions revealed
10:49 , Athena Stavrou
Prince George has declared he’d like to run a pizza parlour before becoming King, it has been claimed.
The young royal - who is third in line to the throne - reportedly shared his culinary ambitions whilst on a trip to a cafe in Norfolk.
The owner of Wiveton Hall, a 17th-century Jacobean mansion, told the Mail Online that the prince expressed his enthusiasm when he was shown the wood-fired pizza oven on the estate.
He reportedlysaid: “That’s what I want to do when I grow up!”
Campaigners demand ‘full disclosure’ of gifts to King Charles and royals after four-year silence - ICYMI
10:00 , Athena Stavrou
Over the weekend, campaigners called for “full disclosure” of gifts received by the royal family after it emerged King Charles has failed to publish an annual list for four years.
Unlike MPs, members of the royal family are not required to declare gifts, donations and hospitality on a public register of interests.
Nevertheless, they began publishing an annual list of official gifts received by the royal household following scrutiny of jewellery given to Queen Camilla by a Saudi royal in 2007.
However, it has emerged King Charles and his family have not shared such a list since 2020.
Recent delays in sharing details of presents received by royals have been attributed to a challenging few years for the family, including the pandemic, the change of reign and high-profile state occasions such as the coronation, The Independent understands.
Buckingham Palace has said the list will be published in due course.
Anti-monarchy campaign group Republic has hit out at the delays, insisting: “If we demand high standards from politicians, we must demand those same standards from the royals.”
Australian anti-monarchists sell ‘farewell tour’ merch ahead of visit
09:21 , Athena Stavrou
Anti-royalist activists are selling “farewell tour” merchandise ahead of King Charles’ visit to Australia this week.
Charles and Camilla are set to kick off the first royal visit to the country in over a decade on Friday - but their anticipated arrival has sparked debate about the monarchy’s role in modern Australia.
The Australian Republican Movement (ARM) has branded the visit as the royal’s “farewell tour” as they campaign to separate the Commonwealth country from the monarchy.
Retro style satirical posters, T-shirts and beer coasters have been created with Charles, Camilla and Prince William on them, encouraging Australians to “wave goodbye to royal reign”.A T-shirt, featuring the royal trio in aviator sunglasses, is retailing for 34 AUD on the campaign group’s website, finished with the description: “Alright legends the stage is set... Let’s wave goodbye to royal reign! Grab this killer t-shirt to support the campaign and help take the republic movement to the main stage.”
King Charles and Queen Camilla ‘snubbed’ by Australian leaders ahead of tour
09:00 , Athena Stavrou
King Charles and Queen Camilla are facing a humiliating snub by leading Australian politicians, as they gear up to begin their tour of the country this week.
As the couple prepare to kick off their nine day visit down under on Friday, every single state premier has turned down invitations to attend their royal reception in Canberra on October 21.
Charles is set to deliver a speech at the event to recognise Australians for their achievements in the arts, culture, sports and health.
Victoria’s Premier Jacinta Allan is the latest representative to snub the invitation, whilst other politicians have given excuses such as “schedule clashes” and “election campaign duties”.
King Charles to ‘pause’ cancer treatment for royal tour to Australia starting this week
07:30 , Amy-Clare Martin
The King is to pause his cancer treatment during his high-profile tour to Australia next week.
Royal doctors gave Charles, 75, permission to briefly halt the weekly cycle in order to fly around the world for his key visit Down Under, followed by a state visit to Samoa in the South Pacific.
Charles and Queen Camilla will arrive in Australia on 18 October, with stops in Sydney and Canberra during their six-day visit.
King to ‘pause’ cancer treatment for Australian tour
Melania Trump reveals she is pen pals with King Charles
06:30 , Amy-Clare Martin
Melania Trump has revealed she is pen pals with King Charles after the pair bonded over their passion for environmental conservation.
The unexpected friendship between the monarch and the former fashion model, who is married to Donald Trump, was revealed last week in her memoir, Melania.
The former First Lady, 54, explained that after their first meeting in New York in 2005, the pair reconnected in 2019 during a state visit to the UK, by which point Trump was in the White House.
Melania Trump reveals she is pen pals with King Charles
In pictures: Princess of Wales’ surprise appearance to meet Southport victim’s with Prince William
03:30 , Amy-Clare Martin
The Princess of Wales has ramped up her return to public duties by making a surprise joint appearance with Prince William to meet the bereaved families of the Southport attacks.
Marking their first joint engagement since Kate’s cancer treatment, the couple privately met the families in Merseyside last week.
The Princess, 42, is said to have attended because she wanted to show her “support, empathy and compassion to the local community”.
“Meeting the community today has been a powerful reminder of the importance of supporting one another in the wake of unimaginable tragedy,” the couple later said in a joint statement.
Sarah Ferguson describes Kate in two words as princess makes first public appearance after cancer treatment
Monday 14 October 2024 00:30 , Amy-Clare Martin
Sarah Ferguson described the Princess of Wales in two words as Catherine made her return to work following her cancer treatment
The Duchess of York called the Princess “brave and courageous” as she made her first public appearance on Thursday (10 October), after finishing her chemotherapy treatment.
Kate joined the Prince of Wales to meet with families of victims of the Southport Taylor Swift dance class tragedy.
The Duchess told Channel 5 News on Friday: “It’s such a brave and courageous move and it is so wonderful to see.
“It will inspire and help those poor families. That’s what we should be looking at, courage and courage and courage.”
Sarah Ferguson describes Kate in two words as princess returns to public life
Recap: Campaigners are demanding ‘full disclosure’ of gifts to King Charles after four-year silence
Sunday 13 October 2024 21:30 , Amy-Clare Martin
Campaigners have called for “full disclosure” of gifts received by the royal family after it emerged King Charles has failed to publish an annual list for four years.
Recent delays in sharing details of presents received by royals have been attributed to a challenging few years for the family, including the pandemic, the change of reign and high-profile state occasions such as the coronation, The Independent understands.
Read the full story:
Campaigners demand ‘full disclosure’ of royal gifts after four-year silence
ICYMI: The King ‘greatly saddened’ by death of Alex Salmond
Sunday 13 October 2024 19:30 , Amy-Clare Martin
The King said he was “greatly saddened” by the sudden death of Scotland’s first SNP first minister Alex Salmond, aged 69.
The monarch led tributes after news of the politician’s death broke on Saturday afternoon from a suspected heart attack during a trip to North Macedonia.
King Charles said in a message issued by Buckingham Palace: “My wife and I are greatly saddened to hear of the sudden death of Alex Salmond.
“His devotion to Scotland drove his decades of public service.
“We extend our deep condolences to his family and loved ones at this time.”
Mr Salmond served as first minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014 and was leader of the SNP on two occasions, from 1990 to 2000 and from 2004 to 2014.
The Alba party said it understood he had suffered a heart attack, although there will be a post-mortem examination to confirm the cause of death.
Former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond dies aged 69
Royal aide reveals late Queen was a ‘gutsy’ driver who left passengers with white-knuckles
Sunday 13 October 2024 17:30 , Amy-Clare Martin
One of Queen Elizabeth’s most trusted aides has revealed the late monarch was a “gutsy” driver who loved speed behind the wheel.
In her first interview about her 18 years as one of the royal’s most trusted confidantes, former communications secretary Samantha Cohen recalled spending summers with the Queen at her Scottish estate Balmoral.
She told The Sunday Times: “She loved hosting everybody for summer, allocating the rooms and checking them herself.”
The aide said her children, who would stay with her in a lodge near the castle for the summer, would often look up at breakfast and see the Queen riding by on her horse.
She also revealed the monarch had a taste for speed behind the wheel as she drove around the remote Scottish estate.
“She was gutsy,” Ms Cohen said. “She would drive her cars fast around Balmoral.”
What are royal gift lists?
Sunday 13 October 2024 15:30 , Amy-Clare Martin
Unlike MPs, members of the royal family are not required to declare gifts, donations and hospitality on a public register of interests.
Nevertheless, they began publishing an annual list of official gifts received by the royal household following scrutiny of jewellery given to Queen Camilla by a Saudi royal in 2007.
However, it has emerged King Charles and his family have not shared such a list since 2019.
It included a 24 carat gold-plated horse comb from President Borut Pahor of the Republic of Slovenia and three gifts the late Queen Elizabeth II received from Donald Trump during his presidential visit.
Graham Smith, chief executive of Republic, has insisted: “It is vital that the public knows about any possible conflicts of interest or attempts to curry favour with royals, as they have direct access to the highest levels of government.”
Under rules reviewed in 2003, gifts received during official duties such as state banquets or royal tours are classed as an official gifts. Those given by someone a royal knows in a personal capacity are considered private.
Buckingham Palace has said the list will be published in due course.
Royal gift list row: Republic’s statement in full
Sunday 13 October 2024 13:30 , Amy-Clare Martin
Anti-monarchy campaign group Republic has called for “full disclosure” of gifts handed to King Charles and other royals after annual lists have not been published for four years.
Responding to the news, first reported in the Observer, Republic’s Graham Smith said: “If politicians are being lambasted for failing to declare gifts, the same should apply to the royals.
“It is vital that the public knows about any possible conflicts of interest or attempts to curry favour with royals, as they have direct access to the highest levels of government. And we need to know if official gifts are being handed over to the state or surreptitiously kept for personal use.
“Charles and senior royals have access to government papers, can have secretive meetings with ministers and the prime minister and they have leverage to pressure government to do favours for them and their friends. So it’s vital we know what gifts they’re receiving.
“The royals have form when it comes to blurring the lines between what’s theirs to keep and what’s an official gift. So full disclosure is needed on what’s been received and where those gifts are now.
“There’s usually a good reason why billionaires and Saudi businessmen give gifts, because something is expected in return. So we need full disclosure, not just of royal gifts but also royal lobbying.
“If we demand high standards from politicians, we must demand those same standards from the royals.”
Buckingham Palace has said the list will be published in due course.
King Charles facing calls for ‘full disclosure’ of royal gifts after four-year silence
Sunday 13 October 2024 11:28 , Amy-Clare Martin
Campaigners have called for “full disclosure” of gifts received by the royal family after it emerged King Charles has failed to publish an annual list for four years.
Unlike MPs, members of the royal family are not required to declare gifts, donations and hospitality on a public register of interests.
Nevertheless they began publishing an annual list of official gifts received by the royal household following scrutiny of jewellery given to Queen Camilla by a Saudi royal in 2007.
However it has emerged King Charles and his family have not shared such a list since 2019.
Recent delays in sharing details of presents received by royals have been attributed a challenging few years for the family, including the pandemic, the change of reign and high profile state occasions such as the coronation, The Independent understands.
Anti-monarchy campaign group Republic has hit out at the delays, insisting: “If we demand high standards from politicians, we must demand those same standards from the royals.”
Buckingham Palace has said the list will be published in due course. Read the full story:
Campaigners demand ‘full disclosure’ of royal gifts after four-year silence
ICYMI: Inside Buckingham Palace’s £360m renovation
Sunday 13 October 2024 09:27 , Amy-Clare Martin
The royal family has shared a behind-the-scenes look at Buckingham Palace as a 780-strong team undertake a £360 million refurbishment of the historic building.
As part of the palace’s reservicing programme, work is taking place in the basement, replacing old electrical cabling with brand new cables under the floors and throughout the iconic palace.
In a new video, released by the royal family this week, workers can be seen pulling some of the 25,000 metres of cable through the basement.
The vast amount is equivalent to the weight of 12 elephants and runns the length of 250 football pitches.
Behind-the-scenes at Buckingham Palace as 780-strong team undertake £360m refurb
James Middleton shares how sister Kate helped him with depression in first live TV interview
Sunday 13 October 2024 04:00 , Alexander Butler
James Middleton shares how Kate helped him with depression in first live TV interview
King Charles shows off his dance moves with rugby star at glitzy palace reception
Sunday 13 October 2024 02:00 , Alexander Butler
King Charles shows off his dance moves with rugby star at glitzy palace reception
Sarah Ferguson describes Kate in two words as princess makes first public appearance after cancer treatment
Sunday 13 October 2024 15:09 , Amy-Clare Martin
Sarah Ferguson described the Princess of Wales in two words as Catherine made her return to work following her cancer treatment
The Duchess of York called the Princess “brave and courageous” as she made her first public appearance on Thursday (10 October), after finishing her chemotherapy treatment.
Kate joined the Prince of Wales to meet with families of victims of the Southport Taylor Swift dance class tragedy.
The Duchess told Channel 5 News on Friday: “It’s such a brave and courageous move and it is so wonderful to see.
“It will inspire and help those poor families. That’s what we should be looking at, courage and courage and courage.”
Sarah Ferguson describes Kate in two words as princess returns to public life
Prince William didn’t attend Paris Olympics over Kate chemotherapy fears
Sunday 13 October 2024 00:01 , Alexander Butler
Prince William didn’t attend Paris Olympics over Kate chemotherapy fears
Palace ‘checking in daily’ on teenage cancer patient who shared emotional embrace with Princess Kate ‘
Saturday 12 October 2024 22:00 , Alexander Butler
Palace ‘checking in daily’ on teenage cancer patient who ‘inspired’ Princess Kate
Royal family share behind-the-scenes look at Buckingham Palace as 780-strong team undertake £360m renovation
Saturday 12 October 2024 20:00 , Alexander Butler
Behind-the-scenes at Buckingham Palace as 780-strong team undertake £360m refurb
Kate and William meet families of Southport victims in first joint engagement since end of cancer treatment
Saturday 12 October 2024 18:00 , Alexander Butler
Kate and William meet Southport victims’ families in first job since cancer treatment
The Princess of Wales makes surprise public appearance in British labels
Saturday 12 October 2024 12:21 , Holly Evans
The Princess of Wales has made her first official public engagement since her chemotherapy ended alongside her husband.
Kate wore her favourite British labels for the occasion, donning the trending autumn colour palette of burgundies and chocolate browns to match William.
Kate re-wore an Alexander McQueen brown double breasted wool jacket and a burgundy and white polka dot midi dress with a pussy bow detail.
Read the full article here:
The Princess of Wales makes surprise public appearance in British labels
Sarah Ferguson describes Kate in two words as princess makes first public appearance
Saturday 12 October 2024 09:38 , Holly Evans
Sarah Ferguson describes Kate in two words as princess returns to public life
Meghan Markle joins non-profit to help girls be ‘strong, smart and bold’
Saturday 12 October 2024 06:00 , Emma Guinness
Meghan Markle recently joined a local non-profit for a games and crafts session that aims to encourage girls to be “strong, smart and bold”.
The session, which took place in Santa Barbara, was held by Girls Inc., and the duchess helped the organisation launch their new digital wellness programme called Social Media U.
As reported by the MailOnline, a friend said: “The Duke and Duchess have now hit their stride as individuals – not just as a couple.
“The Duke appears focused on his patronage work, and the Duchess focused on her entrepreneurial track.”
Watch back our event: What do the royal family need to do to stay relevant?
Saturday 12 October 2024 03:00 , Emma Guinness
Can the royal family and King Charles adapt to the modern age and stay relevant? Will Harry be able to rejoin The Firm? And what will the next generation of royalty be like?
These and more questions from our audience were answered in The Independent’s premium event on the future of the royal family.
Hosted by assistant editor Victoria Harper, the panel features bestselling authors Anna Pasternak and Tessa Dunlop, plus royal historian Jonathan Spangler.
Watch the full event here. If you enjoy our virtual events, please consider supporting The Independent with a donation or by subscribing to Independent Premium.
What do the royal family need to do to stay relevant?
King Charles shows off his dance moves with rugby star at glitzy palace reception
Saturday 12 October 2024 16:49 , Alexander Butler
King Charles shows off his dance moves with rugby star at glitzy palace reception
Duchess of Edinburgh praised for ‘wonderful’ CBeebies role
Saturday 12 October 2024 00:00 , Emma Guinness
The Duchess of Edinburgh has been praised following her “wonderful” appearance on CBeebies for World Sight Day (10 October).
Sophie, 59, appeared on the show to read a story named Specs For Rex, about a young lion who is reluctant to wear his glasses to school.
She said in a trailer ahead of the program: “Millions of us need glasses to see the world clearly. World Sight Day is a reminder to all of us to take care of our eyes, whether we need glasses or not.
“Our eyes are precious, and our sight is something to cherish and look after. So, let’s remember to take care of our eyes this World Sight Day.”
Taking to social media after the story aired, one fan wrote: “The Duchess of Edinburgh would have made a wonderful teacher. Her voice is soft and soothing.”
A second agreed, adding: “Couldn’t agree more! What a gorgeous voice.”
King Charles to take two doctors on overseas trip
Friday 11 October 2024 21:00 , Emma Guinness
King Charles is reported to be bringing two doctors with him on his upcoming trip to Australia and Samoa.
While the monarch, 75, will “pause” his cancer treatment during the visit, the presence of the medical professionals will allow him to continue to be monitored closely, a palace source said according to The Times.
Hugo Vickers, historian and author, added: “I’m sure that the medical team has been consulted and will look after the King and make sure that he doesn’t overwork, as we know he has a propensity to do. I’m sure he wouldn’t be undertaking the trip unless he was fit enough to do it.”
Prince William – 'We must fix the world’s climate’
Friday 11 October 2024 18:00 , Emma Guinness
The Prince of Wales has said that humanity “must fix” the world’s climate while promoting his Earthshot Prize.
The Earthshot Prize exists to recognise and support those who making a difference in the field of environmentalism.
“This is the decade in which we must fix the world’s climate,” read a statement posted by Kensington Palace.
“With the @EarthshotPrize to Fix our Climate, we commit to a thriving world that will only come from cutting carbon. This year’s Finalists are working towards net-zero emissions and a carbon-neutral economy, protecting our most vulnerable populations, and future generations, from climate-driven disasters.”
Visitors can now dine in King Charles’s favourite room at Scottish mansion
Friday 11 October 2024 15:00 , Emma Guinness
Royal enthusiasts will now be able to enjoy a feast in King Charles’s favourite room at Dumfries House.
The King, 75, is said to have most of his meals in the Pink Dining Room when he stays at the Ayrshire mansion.
Visitors will sit at the very table the monarch uses, beneath a 35kg Murano glass floral chandelier, and enjoy an 18th-century feast.
Prince and Princess of Wales – Unity brings hope for the future
Friday 11 October 2024 12:00 , Emma Guinness
Prince William and Kate Middleton have spoken of the healing power of unity in the face of adversity.
Their comments come following the couple’s first joint engagement to meet those affected by the Southport attacks yesterday.
“A heartfelt thank you to the people of Southport for talking about your experiences and honouring the young lives lost,” the official Kensington Palace Twitter/X account said.
“In the face of tragedy, this community’s strength and resilience has been a powerful reminder of the bonds that unite us.
“As the healing continues, take comfort in the incredible support around you. Each shared memory, act of kindness, and moment of unity brings hope for the future and ensures that those lost are never forgotten.”
