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20 minutes ago
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King and Queen feed polo mints to champion racehorse on visit to Newmarket
The King and Queen each fed a polo mint to the champion racehorse Stradivarius on a visit to the National Stud in Newmarket, Suffolk. Charles, 76, held out the treat on his right palm for the stallion to take, then stroked the horse on the head. Camilla, 78, also gave the horse a mint then petted it as the animal loudly crunched on it. The King said afterwards: 'At least he didn't bite.' His consort said 'keep away from their teeth', adding: 'Now he's looking for more polos.' Charles and Camilla were shown four resident stallions on their visit to the National Stud, with each individually paraded before them. The last of the four was Stradivarius, who has career earnings in excess of £3.4 million and 18 Group wins – more than any other European horse. The King and Queen, who arrived by helicopter, also spoke to people involved in the horseracing industry during Tuesday's visit. Charles shovelled soil into holes beside two already-planted field maple trees and Camilla then watered them from a watering can, before a round of applause, and they left the National Stud in a dark blue BMW car.
The Sun
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Is Princess Anne the secret weapon to finally heal rift between Harry, Charles and Wills?
PRINCESS Anne has long been hailed the hardest working royal - and could now prove vital in Harry and Charles' peace talks. It is understood that the Duke of Sussex is ready to talk with his father, the King, after a recent peace summit between their senior aides. 5 5 A working royal all of her life, Anne has been tipped by royal watchers as having a role to play in the peace-building between Harry and his family. The Princess Royal is thought to have some useful advice to offer Harry on life as a "spare" in the royal family. When Harry's notorious book released a friend of the royal family reportedly said 'He really ought to talk to Princess Anne' after the novel revealed Harry's issues with his brother William. It comes as the feud between the Duke of Sussex and the few remaining working royals appears to be coming to an end. Meetings between the Sussex's team and senior aides to the king were held, sparking rumours that a potential reconciliation was on the table. Despite the hopeful signs, William's aides were snubbed from the meeting leading to speculation that the rift between the brothers may never be repaired. California-based Harry is next due to visit the UK in September for the annual WellChild events. It opens up the prospect of meeting his father for the first time in 18 months, though no indication of a meeting with his brother William has been given. The Princess Royal has been branded the "ultimate uncomplaining spare" in a comparison to her nephew Harry. Both the princess and the Duke have had to deal with being second to older brothers. King Charles braves the chill with Princess Anne as pair wrap up warm & greet well-wishers at Sandringham church service Royal watchers have theorised that a sit down with Anne, who has forged her own path as a dutiful and dedicated royal, could be beneficial for the Duke of Sussex as he makes an effort to repair things with his family. Now a source close to the royal family has told The Times that Anne could offer some words of wisdom to her nephew. The source said: "She often talked about how, as children, she was treated so differently from Charles. "She was second to him and kicked further down the line of succession as a woman, but she forged her own path. 5 5 5 "In her twenties she was bolshy and upset about a lot of things, but she came through that. "He should talk to her about her experiences. She is shrewd. She could tell him a lot about what she went through.' Anne reportedly doesn't plan to retire until her tenth decade, following in Prince Phillip's footsteps. A dutiful and hard working member of the royal family, Anne overcame an injury just last year and returned to her duties just a few weeks later. The Princess Royal, 74 at the time, was admitted to intensive care last June with head injuries and a concussion after reportedly being kicked in the head by a horse at her Gatacombe Park estate in Gloucestershire. She was taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol for tests and treatment before returning to her duties that July. Anne has been almost unstoppable for more than seven decades now, working nearly without pause. The Princess Royal has not offered her thoughts on the rift caused by Harry's departure from life as a working royal and the controversies that came with it. Sister to the king, she set to spend her birthday next month as she always does - sailing with her husband around Scotland for just ten days. After this brief period she will return to her work as a senior member of the royal family. Anne is reportedly notorious among her aides for resisting attempts to create downtime for her. Shying away from attempts to celebrate her in the run up to her 75th birthday Anne instead opted to celebrate more than 100 of the 400 charities she is a patron of. The Princess Royal hosted more than 100 of her charities at a Buckingham Palace reception last month as part of her birthday celebrations.
The Independent
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Independent
King praises Islamic studies centre's commitment to ‘international co-operation'
The King has said the commitment of a major centre for Islamic study to 'international co-operation' is more 'imperative than ever in today's world'. Charles described the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies as a 'beacon of Islamic scholarship' when he visited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the institution, which has grown from a hut to an impressive complex as part of Oxford University. 'The centre's ongoing commitment to objective scholarship and international co-operation, underpinned by principles of dialogue, deep understanding and mutual respect, is more imperative than ever in today's world,' said the King in a brief speech. 'I need hardly say I am extremely heartened that the centre continues to play such a significant role in that globally critical endeavour.' His comments came as the Middle East remains mired in conflict, with Israel fighting on multiple fronts from its continued bombardment of the Gaza Strip, recent strikes on Syria and the attack on Iran. Speaking to invited guests and supporters, who included former home secretary Jack Straw and former attorney general Dominic Grieve, Charles, who is the centre's patron, praised its 'unfailing work to broaden our understanding of the Islamic world in the United Kingdom'. Farhan Nizami, the centre's director, has been instrumental in its development over the decades, and said about its work today: 'The ability to bring scholars from around the world in a safe space where they can exchange ideas – we can agree to disagree when need be – but also to encourage the students to come into Oxford to read for Oxford degrees. 'I think the very presence of the centre is a statement of inter-faith.' He also praised the King's support for the centre since becoming its patron in 1993, hosting celebratory events at various anniversary milestones and delivering the centre's inaugural lecture, Islam And The West, that year. The director said Charles' 1993 speech 'still has a tremendous resonance and is still quoted – the call for better understanding of peoples and cultures. 'But as he put it then, that Islam was part of us in Britain and Britain is part of the Muslim world, and we should get rid of any prejudice and ignorance that might exist, to do that through good scholarship which is the basis for building bridges'. During the visit the King cut a ribbon to officially open a wing renamed the King Charles III Wing. It will host a programme named in his honour which consolidates activities inspired by him, from the Young Muslim Leadership Programme to conferences focused on global issues like the environment and sustainability. Mr Straw, who sat on an advisory committee for the centre for a period, said: 'The fact it has developed in this way over 40 years is absolutely extraordinary. 'The patronage of now the King, then the Prince of Wales, has also been profoundly important because he was very much ahead of his time and it wasn't necessarily a popular cause.'
Yahoo
5 days ago
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King praises Islamic studies centre's commitment to ‘international co-operation'
The King has said the commitment of a major centre for Islamic study to 'international co-operation' is more 'imperative than ever in today's world'. Charles described the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies as a 'beacon of Islamic scholarship' when he visited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the institution, which has grown from a hut to an impressive complex as part of Oxford University. 'The centre's ongoing commitment to objective scholarship and international co-operation, underpinned by principles of dialogue, deep understanding and mutual respect, is more imperative than ever in today's world,' said the King in a brief speech. 'I need hardly say I am extremely heartened that the centre continues to play such a significant role in that globally critical endeavour.' His comments came as the Middle East remains mired in conflict, with Israel fighting on multiple fronts from its continued bombardment of the Gaza Strip, recent strikes on Syria and the attack on Iran. Speaking to invited guests and supporters, who included former home secretary Jack Straw and former attorney general Dominic Grieve, Charles, who is the centre's patron, praised its 'unfailing work to broaden our understanding of the Islamic world in the United Kingdom'. Farhan Nizami, the centre's director, has been instrumental in its development over the decades, and said about its work today: 'The ability to bring scholars from around the world in a safe space where they can exchange ideas – we can agree to disagree when need be – but also to encourage the students to come into Oxford to read for Oxford degrees. 'I think the very presence of the centre is a statement of inter-faith.' He also praised the King's support for the centre since becoming its patron in 1993, hosting celebratory events at various anniversary milestones and delivering the centre's inaugural lecture, Islam And The West, that year.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Harry's ‘peace talks' have scheming Meghan's hand all over them, he looks lost in his sad little life, expert slams
PRINCE Harry's "peace talks" with King Charles feels like it has Meghan's "game plan" all over them, a royal expert has claimed. The Duke of Sussex is said to have recently 'given his blessing' for the talks involving two of his team plus the King and Queen's director of communications. 3 3 They spoke about potential ways to end their family conflict, though a proposal for Harry to make a royal return was not on the agenda. California-based Harry is next due to visit the UK in September for the annual WellChild events. It opens up the prospect of meeting his father for the first time in 18 months. The Sun's royal editor Matt Wilkinson spoke to two experts on our Royal Exclusive show to discuss the latest developments. Sarah Hewson and Valentine Low shared their thoughts on the size of the task ahead - with Harry feuding with his family for years now. The experts also pondered how Meghan's influence could affect the situation and any prospect of reconciliation. Royal writer Low claimed that any "peace talks" could only benefit Meghan. The former correspondent for The Times said: "There's also the interesting question, perhaps quite cynically, if they reconcile and the relationship with the royal family becomes one of warmth. "I think it will only do Meghan's reputation something good and help her expand brand Meghan." Hewson agreed and claimed it could be another one of Meghan's "schemes". The royal correspondent added: "Meghan is someone with a game plan. Huge Prince Harry update as he arranges peace summit with King Charles 'within weeks' - but has no plans to meet William "Nothing happens by accident and I think Harry relies on Meghan for a lot of guidance through life. "Meghan's got her own plans and business. What is Harry's?" "He does look lost and isolated by himself in Montecito. His father's health is certainly a big wake up call. The royal correspondent added: "I think for these talks to happen, Harry will need to speak to his father one-on-one. "This will be really important as there is a big trust issue." In September the King should still be on holiday at his Balmoral retreat, ahead of hosting US President Donald Trump in the middle of the month. On the weekend, Charles, 76 - whose cancer treatment continues - was pictured leaving a church service in the West Country. In May Harry appeared to have torpedoed reconciliation efforts during a catastrophic and ill- advised interview with the BBC in which he moaned 'the King won't speak to me'. But photos published at the weekend showed the King and Queen's director of communications Tobyn Andreae with Meredith Maines, chief communications officer for Harry's charity Archewell, and its UK and Europe communications manager Liam Maguire. They met on the balcony of the members-only Royal Over-Seas League club a short walk from Buckingham Palace before continuing inside. 'Harry's blessing' It is understood the face-to-face meeting was held to discuss avoiding media clashes and conflicts around calendar dates. Discussions were not held about Prince Harry returning to a more formal royal role. A source claimed: 'The meeting was with Harry's blessing.' Buckingham Palace had also supported the proposals to 'open a channel of communication' — having agreed to them within the past two weeks, it has been claimed. But adding intrigue to the developments, Prince William's team were not involved in the London summit. There was no contact between Harry's team and one working for William and Kate — or any invitation for face-to-face meetings. In September Kate and William will be returning from their summer break with a string of major engagements. There have also been claims Harry will invite members of his estranged family to the Invictus Games when it is held in Birmingham in two years' time. Just two months ago Harry hit out at his father in a BBC interview. It came barely hours after he lost a High Court case asking for taxpayer-funded gun cops despite not being a working royal. Wills must beware of bid for rift By Matt Wilkinson WHILE all eyes were on Harry and the King's spin doctors together having fun in the sun, it was more revealing to see who wasn't there. The King's communications chief Tobyn Andreae turned up with a bottle as a gift for Sussex aides Meredith Maines and Liam Maguire. But there was not a seat at the members' club balcony for anyone from Team William. The Sussexes appear to be offering the hand of friendship — but are they trying to force a wedge between the King and future King? William is right to stick to his guns as he is in a better head space now, is no longer seething and has moved on — but is still waiting for Harry to apologise. While Harry love-bombs his dad — who has not locked the door or thrown away the key to reconciliation — let's not forget it has been his older brother who has consistently made big gestures. It was William who kindly took himself and Kate out of the procession at Harry and Meghan's last royal engagement, the 2020 Commonwealth Day ceremony, after learning the Sussexes had been removed. It was William who stood shoulder to shoulder with Harry to unveil a statue of their mum Diana at Kensington Palace months after the Oprah Winfrey interview. It was William who agreed to wear a morning suit at Prince Philip's funeral instead of military uniform to spare Harry's blushes. It was William who invited the Sussexes to join him to look at Windsor flowers for the late Queen Elizabeth II. William has never publicly trashed his family. The King and William should hopefully see through any attempt to divide them and they must stick together.
