Latest news with #PlatinumJubilee
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Rosary Matriculation turns 75
As the Rosary Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai, celebrates its 75th year (Platinum Jubilee), the Alumni Committee invites all former students to a grand Alumni Reunion & Carnival. To honour this milestone, the school has lined up several celebratory events throughout the year. One of the key highlights is the Carnival and Reunion scheduled for Saturday, July 26, between 10.30 am and 5 pm, at the school campus. Rosary Matriculation School was founded in 1950 by the Sisters of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary. The school is owned by the Society of the Sisters of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, registered under the Societies Registration Act, having its office at Chennai. One of its major activities in India is providing formal education at all levels.
South Wales Guardian
6 days ago
- Automotive
- South Wales Guardian
Noel Gallagher's Jaguar MKII Convertible up for sale
Gallagher, who is currently on tour with Oasis, owned the car in the 1990s and had the vehicle specially commissioned. Originally a four-door MKII saloon, the Jaguar underwent a high-specification transformation into a convertible model by specialists Vicarage. The two-year restoration period also allowed Gallagher the opportunity to learn to drive, as he had yet to obtain a driving licence at the time. The rear doors were removed and the front doors extended, while an electric hood and window system were added to create a fully-functioning convertible. From there, modern inertia-reel seatbelts, an electric cooling fan and an automatic gearbox transformed the Jaguar into a far more current affair. While the car was never driven by Gallagher in the end, it was kept in professional storage for many years, as well as making an appearance in a music video for Gallagher's High Flying Birds band, driven by Doctor Who actor Matt Smith. In 2022, the car was purchased by Jaguar Land Rover Classic, and it continued to make appearances in a number of high-profile events, including during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations with model Twiggy riding in the back. Now for sale via Twyford Moors, the MKII Convertible remains in 'stunning' condition according to the seller. Harry Rochez from Twyford Moors Classic Cars said: 'We're absolutely thrilled to be offering such an extraordinary car with a story as rich as its spec. 'Commissioned by Noel Gallagher at the height of Britpop and built by the renowned team at Vicarage, this MKII Convertible is more than just a classic Jaguar—it's a cultural icon. With Oasis back on tour, it feels like the perfect time for this very special piece of motoring and music history to find its next custodian.' The Jaguar is currently available to purchase with its price released on application. However, it was last accompanied by a price of £144,950 when sold by Jaguar Land Rover Classic in 2023.
Leader Live
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Leader Live
Noel Gallagher's Jaguar MKII Convertible up for sale
Gallagher, who is currently on tour with Oasis, owned the car in the 1990s and had the vehicle specially commissioned. Originally a four-door MKII saloon, the Jaguar underwent a high-specification transformation into a convertible model by specialists Vicarage. The two-year restoration period also allowed Gallagher the opportunity to learn to drive, as he had yet to obtain a driving licence at the time. The rear doors were removed and the front doors extended, while an electric hood and window system were added to create a fully-functioning convertible. From there, modern inertia-reel seatbelts, an electric cooling fan and an automatic gearbox transformed the Jaguar into a far more current affair. While the car was never driven by Gallagher in the end, it was kept in professional storage for many years, as well as making an appearance in a music video for Gallagher's High Flying Birds band, driven by Doctor Who actor Matt Smith. In 2022, the car was purchased by Jaguar Land Rover Classic, and it continued to make appearances in a number of high-profile events, including during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations with model Twiggy riding in the back. Now for sale via Twyford Moors, the MKII Convertible remains in 'stunning' condition according to the seller. Harry Rochez from Twyford Moors Classic Cars said: 'We're absolutely thrilled to be offering such an extraordinary car with a story as rich as its spec. 'Commissioned by Noel Gallagher at the height of Britpop and built by the renowned team at Vicarage, this MKII Convertible is more than just a classic Jaguar—it's a cultural icon. With Oasis back on tour, it feels like the perfect time for this very special piece of motoring and music history to find its next custodian.' The Jaguar is currently available to purchase with its price released on application. However, it was last accompanied by a price of £144,950 when sold by Jaguar Land Rover Classic in 2023.
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
King Charles 'really ill' says Joanna Lumley as she shares health insight
Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley has opened up on King Charles' cancer battle as she praised the future monarch for his 'extraordinary' legacy. King Charles has been praised as "exceptionally brave" amid his health battles, after his cancer diagnosis in February last year. Dame Joanna Lumley has gave an insight on the monarch, who she described as being "really ill" in a new interview. The Absolutely Fabulous icon, 79, who is known for being a passionate royalist, heaped praise on Charles. Dame Joanna was honoured with her damehood three years ago by Princess Anne, for her services to drama, entertainment, and charity. Speaking to Saga Magazine, she revealed: "He's exceptionally brave, because he really is ill, but practically nobody can keep up with him. He packs so much into every day, he walks faster than anybody I've ever met - he's incredible." However Joanna's admiration for the King dates back many years, as she expressed Charles already had made his mark and a lasting legacy long before he took the crown, according to reports in the Mirror. She stated: "He was the most brilliant Prince of Wales we will ever see, without being cruel to Prince William, because he had the role for so long. The Prince's Trust was set up when he was in his twenties - what a far-thinking thing to do!" After meeting both Charles and Queen Camilla in person previously, Joanna described the monarch as a "golden, fabulous person". The actress claimed she believed that the media had championed Diana during the royal pair's marriage troubles, observing that "so much mud was flung" at Camilla Parker Bowles, who has now became Queen. She added: "But now she goes about her job without any rancour." Joanna was awarded an OBE in the 1995 New Year Honours List before claiming her Dame title 27 years later. Dame Joanna expressed that finding out the news through a letter left her in tears, as she reflected on the overwhelming moment she will never forget. The 2022 honours marked the last New Year's awards handed out by the late Queen Elizabeth II before her sad passing nine months later, following her Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Giving insight into the late Queen, she commented: "She left so gracefully, remaining upright and swearing in Liz Truss as Prime Minister until the very last minute. We never saw her use a wheelchair, even though she was very frail. She was compos mentis, then she went to her bed and died." Joanna published her book A Queen for All Seasons: A Celebration of Queen Elizabeth II back in 2021. She told Jonathan Ross that it included stories from people who had met her throughout her reign, from figures like Winston Churchill to children who gave her flowers on the street. One story came from rock star Rob Halford from Judas Priest, with Joanna revealing: "He went to Buckingham Palace and heard the queen say 'heavy metal.' He said 'I never believed I'd hear The Queen say the words heavy metal.'". Meanwhile, Joanna has also been in the spotlight recently after expressing support for assisted dying, stating she wouldn't want to continue living if left unable to speak or recognise her loved ones.
Daily Mirror
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Joanna Lumley recalls tearful moment she received mystery letter from Buckingham Palace
The actress and campaigner was named a Dame in the New Year's Honours in 2022, the last list to be issued by the late Queen Elizabeth II before her death in September of that year. Joanna Lumley, a devoted royalist and tireless charity supporter, was over the moon when she was appointed an OBE in the 1995 New Year Honours List. However, when an "official-looking" letter arrived at Joanna 's doorstep seven years later, she was somewhat apprehensive. The Absolutely Fabulous actress confessed to Saga Magazine: "My heart sank because I thought it would say I'd been parking on the wrong side of the street. Then I opened it and was completely overwhelmed. I blubbed." She revealed that the letter, from Buckingham Palace, informed her she was to be made a Dame. Joanna added: "I was terribly moved. I don't think you should be rewarded for charity stuff - you do it because you love to help - but it was a big deal." Joanna remembers that the 2022 awards were the final New Year's Honours bestowed by the late Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen passed away nine months later in September 2022 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, after celebrating her Platinum Jubilee marking her record-breaking 70-year reign. Joanna remarked: "She left so gracefully, remaining upright and swearing in Liz Truss as Prime Minister until the very last minute. We never saw her use a wheelchair, even though she was very frail. She was compos mentis, then she went to her bed and died." Joanna has penned a book titled 'A Queen for All Seasons: A Celebration of Our One and Only Queen Elizabeth II on Her Platinum Jubilee', which compiles anecdotes from individuals who had the privilege of meeting the late monarch during her long reign. In conversation with Jonathan Ross, she revealed that these stories were gathered "from all kinds of people from very grand statesmen people like Ban Ki-moon and Khrushchev and Winston Churchill, right down to little kids who saw her passing by in the street and were allowed to go and give their flowers." She highlighted one particular tale from Rob Halford, the lead vocalist of rock band Judas Priest: "He went to Buckingham Palace and heard the queen say 'heavy metal.' He said 'I never believed i'd hear The Queen say the words heavy metal.'" Speaking to Saga, Joanna also expressed her immense admiration for the King: "He was the most brilliant Prince of Wales we will ever see," she stated. Noting that the King held the title of Prince Of Wales for over 64 years, she emphasised that his cancer diagnosis hasn't hindered him from fulfilling his Royal duties: "He's exceptionally brave, because he really is ill, but practically nobody can keep up with him. "He packs so much into every day, he walks faster than anybody I've ever met - he's incredible." Joanna noted that during his time as Prince Of Wales, he experienced "a dark, dark time" when the media sided with Princess Diana against him: "So much mud was flung at the new Queen when she was Camilla Parker Bowles, but now she just goes about her job without any rancour. She's a golden, fabulous person."
