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• Did Prince Charles serve in the military and what medals is he wearing? Prince Charles is often spotted sporting an array of medals (Picture: BEN STANSALL/POOL/AFP via Getty)Prince Charles took the place of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, during the State Opening of Parliament today. The 96-year-old monarch had to cancel her appearance due to ‘episodic mobility problems’. Sat next to the Imperial State Crown, Prince of Wales, 73, sported a military uniform as he read the Queen’s Speech, as well as a an array of medals. This led many to wonder whether…
• Queen delegates opening of Parliament for first time Queen Elizabeth II’s long reign entered new territory Tuesday when, for the first time in seven decades, she delegated the formal opening of Parliament to her son and heir, Prince Charles. The ceremony, which includes the reading of the Queen’s Speech laying out the government’s legislative program, is considered an important symbol of the monarch’s constitutional role as head of state. The queen’s decision to delegate her role to Charles is likely to be seen by the public as evidence…
• Employees want an extra week off work each year for their mental health On average, employees have taken four mental health days off work in the past year (Picture: Getty Images)Although many workplaces are putting mental health initiatives in place in light of Mental Health Awareness Month, a new survey shows that more time off may well be the key. The study surveying 2,000 adults on workplace practices found that, on average, employed respondents have taken four mental health days off work within the past year, with a further 38% saying that they’d…
• Unseen footage of Queen gives rare glimpse into life of young Princess Elizabeth A BBC documentary, titled Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen, features never-before-seen footage of the monarch (Pictures: PA)Never-before-seen footage of the Queen taken from her personal archive shows a young Princess Elizabeth beaming at her engagement ring – months before the announcement was made public. The Queen granted the BBC unprecedented access to hundreds of home-made recordings shot by her, her parents and the Duke of Edinburgh in honour of her upcoming Platinum Jubilee. The home movies, which had been held privately…
• Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, 86, admitted to hospital The elderly king has ceded most power to his firebrand son Mohammed Bin Salman (Picture: Reuters)Speculation has mounted over the health of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman after he was taken to hospital just weeks following an operation to change his pacemaker battery. Officials said the 86-year-old was undergoing ‘medical examinations’ but would not provide any details about his condition. The monarch holds absolute power over the kingdom, although he has handed control of day-to-day affairs to his 36-year-old son, Mohammed…
• Big screens to show Platinum Jubilee events in Britain’s capital cities Screens will be set up in London, Scotland and Cardiff (Picture: Getty)Big screens will be set up in Britain’s capital cities so that people can watch the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Screens broadcasting the events will be placed in The Mall in London, Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh and in Bute Park in Cardiff over the bank holiday weekend. Events taking places to celebrate the Queen’s 70-year reign include Trooping the Colour, a service of thanksgiving, a concert and a…
• Meghan Markle Fans Blast Kate Middleton For Hypocrisy: Don't Pretend Like You Care About Pregnant Women's Mental Health! May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month and last week, Kate Middleton marked the occasion by issuing a statement about the importance of ensuring that pregnant women have access to proper psychiatric care. Kate noted that this care must be supplemented by support from friends, family, and community. "We all know that pregnancy, childbirth and the first months and years of a child’s life can be hugely demanding," reads a tweet from the official Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Twitter…
• Queen attends horse show in first public appearance in weeks Queen Elizabeth II attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Friday, watching her beloved equines from the comfort of a Range Rover before walking to her box in her first public appearance in person in weeks. The monarch sat in the front passenger seat and spoke to a small group through the window after pulling up to the parade ground near Windsor Castle, where she has spent much of the past two years. The queen seemed relaxed and smiled while…
• UK Parliament opens with pomp, problems for Boris Johnson Britain’s Parliament opens a new year-long session on Tuesday with a mix of royal pomp and raw politics, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson tries to re-energize his scandal-tarnished administration and address the U.K.’s worsening cost-of-living crisis. Johnson’s Conservative government will set out the laws it plans to pass in the coming year at the tradition-steeped State Opening of Parliament. The ceremony will take place without 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth II, who has pulled out of the ceremony because of her mobility…
• ‘I lost my daughter to suicide – I’ll cry every day for the rest of my life’ Debbie wants to raise awareness after the death of her daughter, Darcy (Picture: Debbie Hollinson)On 14 April 2021, 17-year-old Darcy Grace Hollinson, from Tavistock in Devon, took her own life after grappling with worsening mental health.   While the pain of losing the ‘vibrant and beautiful’ Darcy still haunts her mother, Debbie, every day, she is now campaigning to start vital conversations about young people, mental health and suicide.   Heading off to Canada to take part a 10k run in honour…