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CloseRead moreCloseKing Charles will be given a rare honor in Sydney Harbour, following apparent disrespect from Australian authorities ahead of his arrival on Friday.
The white sails of the Sydney Opera House will be illuminated for four minutes with footage of previous royal visits to mark the arrival of the monarch and Queen Camilla.
This rare honor was given the go-ahead by the New South Wales Government at an estimated cost of around £50,000.
State premiers have reportedly declined invitations to attend a royal reception in Canberra on October 21 as the couple prepares to begin a nine-day visit Down Under on Friday.
Meanwhile, the Princess of Wales shared a touching message on social media to mark Infant Loss Awareness Week.
She shared a photo of the candle on Kensington Palace’s official channels, along with a heartfelt message offering “love, strength and hope” to those who have lost a baby.
“Baby Loss Awareness Week is a very important moment to support those who have experienced the tragic loss of a baby,” she wrote.
“Sending love, strength and hope to everyone affected. #LightWaveC”
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Prince William wishes new England manager luck
The 42-year-old heir to the throne wrote on Kensington Palace’s official Twitter/X account:
“Thomas, we wish you the best of luck, we are all rooting for you! W.”
exciting time @Englandwith generations of talented players and a new manager at the helm.
Good luck to you Thomas, we are all rooting for you! W https://t.co/OpLRaYitoL
— Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) October 16, 2024
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King Charles receives rare honor to mark arrival in Australia
King Charles will start a nine-day tour of Australia and Samoa on Friday, where he will be given a rare honor in Sydney Harbour.
The white sails of the Sydney Opera House will be illuminated for four minutes with footage of previous royal visits to mark the arrival of the monarch and Queen Camilla.
The tribute was given the green light by the New South Wales Government at an estimated cost of around £50,000.
King Charles last visited Australia at the start of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
The King and Queen are scheduled to begin tour of Australia on Friday (Tim Merry/PA) (PA Wire)
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Princess of Wales sends ‘love, strength and hope’ to those who have lost a baby
Yesterday (October 15) on Kensington Palace’s official Twitter/X account, Duchess Kate, 42, shared a photo of the candle and wrote: .
“Sending love, strength and hope to everyone affected. #LightWaveC”
Baby Loss Awareness Week is a crucial moment to support those who have experienced the terrible loss of a baby.
Sending love, strength and hope to all affected. #wave of light
— Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) October 15, 2024
Emma Guinness October 16, 2024 08:39
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In pictures: Surprise appearance of Princess of Wales to meet Southport victim with Prince William
The Princess of Wales has accelerated her return to royal duties by making a surprise appearance with Prince William to meet the families of the Southport attack.
The couple met privately with their families in Merseyside last week, marking their first joint engagement since Kate’s cancer treatment.
The 42-year-old princess is said to have attended because she wanted to show “support, empathy and compassion for the local community”.
“Today’s encounters with members of our community served as a powerful reminder of the importance of supporting each other in this time of unimaginable tragedy,” the couple later said in a joint statement.
The couple met with emergency personnel. (Danny Lawson/PA Wire) William had originally planned to carry out the engagement alone, but Kate wanted to show support. (Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
Emma Guinness October 16, 2024 06:00
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Meghan Markle is a ‘warm and caring’ person to work with
Steve Davies, who worked for the Duchess in Toronto during the early days of her relationship with Prince Harry, told InTouch magazine: “Me and my wife were invited to the wedding and we became very close.” “I would work with her again and have no problem at all. She was a good person to work with. And he’s still a good person.”
“[Meghan]has a bad reputation for not being a very nice person to work with and being an evil figure in the royal family.
“The staff at Buckingham Palace said they couldn’t stand working for her,” he said, before adding, “[But]no one[in Toronto]had a bad word to say about her.” .
“Despite the pressure she was under, she was always warm and caring.”
Meghan has been described by her former bodyguard as a “warm and caring” person. (Getty Images)
Emma Guinness October 16, 2024 03:00
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Earl Spencer reveals new relationship after marriage collapses
Earl Spencer has revealed he is in a new relationship with a “brilliant” archaeologist, months after announcing the end of his third marriage.
While announcing this news, he explained that he met Cat Jarman when he came to dig up a lost Roman villa on the earl’s land.
The two then started a popular history podcast called “The Rabbit Hole Detectives” with the Rev. Richard Coles.
The brother of the late Princess Diana told ITV’s Good Morning Britain: She is an excellent archaeologist.
“It sounds like Alan Partridge’s title, but she has been named Nordic of the Year 2024, which is usually given to someone like Sven-Göran Eriksson or a composer to be named Nordic of the Year. .”
Earl Spencer was most recently married to Karen Gordon from 2011 until September this year.
Earl Spencer is the younger brother of Princess Diana (Jordan Pettit/PA) (PA Wire)
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Prince William reveals how Princess Diana inspired new homeless documentary
The 42-year-old heir to the throne explained his motivations for launching the Homewards project and producing the show in its first year, saying: “I took inspiration and guidance from what my mother did, especially with homelessness.” Ta.
The documentary will explain how homelessness can be ended in modern Britain.
A release date for Prince William: We Can End Homelessness has not yet been announced.
Emma Guinness October 15, 2024 18:00
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The Prince’s Trust officially changes name
Alison Brittain, chair of the charity, said the changes heralded a new and “exciting” chapter for the charity. The charity was founded almost 50 years ago, in 1976, when Prince Charles was still Prince of Wales.
He added: “As the King’s Trust continues to work for young people in the UK and around the world, we are also committed to supporting young people to build the skills and confidence they need for work and, ultimately, a brighter future. “I am doing my best to do that,” he added.
This change was marked by a new logo featuring a white crown in front of a red background. The name of the charity was also changed on official channels.
This change is marked by a new logo. (King’s Trust/Pennsylvania) King Charles at the Prince’s Trust Awards 2024. (Chris Jackson/Pennsylvania)
Emma Guinness October 15, 2024 17:00
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Kate and William’s key parenting motto revealed during community football visit
He made the revelation this morning while visiting an NFL Foundation football event in London, where he was presented with a football by Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
William said: “That’s very kind of you. Never go home empty-handed, that’s an important motto for us as parents.
“Let’s practice together and see how many windows we can break.”
Prince William reveals key parenting motto during community football visit
Emma Guinness October 15, 2024 15:30
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Prince William raises awareness of UK’s NFL Foundation
William, 42, did so by attending an event hosted by the NFL Foundation, which provides inclusive access to sports for young people between the ages of 12 and 20.
A former quarterback himself, he was praised for his impressive throws in the non-contact version of the sport.
Kensington Palace’s official Twitter/X account said: “@NFLFLAG is fast-paced, inclusive and designed to inspire and engage young people, develop confidence and support them to reach their full potential. “It has been done,” he wrote.
@NFLFLAG Fast-paced, inclusive and designed to inspire and engage young people, develop confidence and support them to reach their full potential 🏈 pic.twitter.com/Km6TSMVqZH
— Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) October 15, 2024
Emma Guinness October 15, 2024 15:00
