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Daily Mail
22 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Which bestselling author has become his own ‘pointless celebrity'?
The King's recent 'Harmony Summit' at Highgrove featured a fire pit, the honouring of Mother Earth, conch shells, face paint, feathers, incantations, herbalist refreshments and nods to Christianity. Indigenous people from Amazon tribes were present – as was the King's Amazon film crew recording the event for his forthcoming documentary. It was the first time Charles had been able to bring to life his manifesto for living together, Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World (2010). Alarmingly, historian Max Hastings described it as 'the ravings of a Buddhist mystic'. German comic Henning Wehn complains that the Lioness footballers are not as good as the men, saying: 'The women's Euros. It's good to watch… if you're new to the game. Men had more than 100 years to get the game to the level it's being played at now. It's ridiculous to expect the women's game to do the same in barely any time.' Could Herr Wehn be having a giraffe because his team was knocked out in the semi finals? The German sense of humour is no laughing matter. Helen Mirren, pictured, will be regally accepting belated 80th birthday good wishes at next month's New York premiere of The Thursday Murder Club with co-stars Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley. Guess who won't be there? Writer of the original bestselling 2020 murder mystery, Richard Osman. He's become, apparently, his own 'pointless celebrity'. Contending with the daily challenges of fame since playing expletive-ridden Succession alter ego Logan Roy, actor Brian Cox explains: 'Now everybody knows who I am and they come up and say, 'Can you tell me to f*** off?'. So I say, 'All right, f*** off'. Then they say, 'But we haven't taken a picture'.' Blue-tongued Cox, who clearly relishes effing and blinding, continues to pummel fans with profanities. Tut, tut. If Gyles Brandreth hoped to curry favour by sending a birthday card to Prince George last week, he may have spoilt it by also sending one to Jamaica's PM. Andrew Holness and the heir to the heir share a birthday. Holness famously upstaged William and Kate on their ill-fated 2022 visit to Jamaica by declaring his intention, in their presence, to remove the King as head of state 'in short order'. One wonders why Gyles has been overlooked by the honours bods all these years. US Vice President JD Vance is reportedly renting a Cotswold house in Charlbury, not far from Jeremy Clarkson 's farm in Chadlington. Might they bump into each other? That could be awkward. Clarkson has savaged Vance in print, describing him as a 'bearded God-botherer... I've searched for the right word to describe him and I think it's 't**t''. Should Clarkson's jumbo tractor hove into view, JD's Marine Corps training might prove useful.
Daily Record
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Record
King Charles left 'appalled' by Trump comment as aides warn he may break royal protocol
King Charles is due to meet with US President Trump during his second state visit to the UK in September but is reportedly feeling "concerned" about their reunion. King Charles is said to be "very concerned" that US President Donald Trump may launch into a huge rant about immigration during his second state visit to the UK in September, according to an insider. The claim comes shortly after Trump sent Prime Minister Keir Starmer some "advice" regarding the ongoing small boat crisis. During his private visit to Scotland, the US President warned the Prime Minister that those coming across on dinghies are "bad people", but praised efforts to end crossings. After touching down in Scotland on Friday, the 79-year-old made headlines after he declared that illegal migration is a "horrible invasion" that is "killing Europe". Civil servants have now issued warnings that he may break protocol and make politicised comments during his visit to England in a few weeks. Trump is set to deliver the traditional speech at the state banquet held in his honour by the King and Queen when he arrives, the Express reports. A source close to the monarch told the Daily Beast: "Charles has spent his entire life promoting tolerance and compassion. "He will be appalled by what Trump said on Friday, which seems to be entirely driven by his domestic agenda, and will be very concerned about the possibility of a repeat of Trump's outburst in September." The insider added that royal aides are concerned the US president may provide an impromptu interview to the media with political statements, which could put King Charles in a difficult position. They said: "If Trump starts sounding off about the evils of immigration to the cameras while the King is standing next to him, the King would find that hard to take." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Trump met with First Minister John Swinney earlier today on July 29 as his four-day visit to Scotland draws to a close. The two leaders reportedly held talks on the president's Balmedie Estate earlier for between 15 and 20 minutes, the BBC reports. A senior Scottish Government insider said that whisky tariffs and the situation in Gaza were among the topics they discussed. Trump opened his new course at his Aberdeenshire golf resort and referred to Swinney as a "terrific guy" during the ceremony. The president has a strong connection to Scotland with his late mother, Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, being born on the Isle of Lewis. Trump told the crowd during his speech how his mum returned to her homeland "religiously" every year after she emigrated to New York at the age of 18. The president declared: "We love Scotland." The US politician said he would play a round on his new golf course "very quickly" before returning to Washington DC to "put out fires all over the world".
Telegraph
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Charles and William should accept Harry's olive branch
There is nothing sadder or more depressing than a family feud; particularly one where a parent, ill with cancer, is estranged from one of their two children. Life is short and precious; the graveyards are full of 'irreplaceable' CEOs, editors, politicians… and kings. The only people we are truly irreplaceable to are our families. That is why King Charles and Prince William should not just accept Harry's olive branch – he offered this weekend to share his official diary with his father and brother so his activities don't unintentionally eclipse theirs on the front pages – but do so quickly. The dreaded 'palace sources' indicate that this gesture by Harry will go some way to mollifying his father (Charles was apparently miffed that Harry's trip to see landmines in Africa this month inadvertently knocked Queen Camilla's birthday portrait off the front pages of the papers, which is why they are going to sync calendars from now on). But all this talk of dovetailing schedules and the King's people talking to Harry's people is ridiculous. Whether we are princes or paupers, family is family: sometimes, our nearest and dearest drive us nuts; sometimes, we may not love their choice of partner; sometimes, they behave in ways which hurt or humiliate. But them's the breaks! Blood is thicker than water. Our kin are our kin. The point of family is we look past faults and embrace the love that binds; that we bite our tongues when we want to yell, and give them a big hug anyway… because they are our brother, or dad, or sister, which matters much more in the long run than feeling piqued. Those of us who live in complicated families learn to lower our expectations and move on, with love. Harry lost his mum as a child, his dad has cancer and hasn't seen his grandchildren for years; his sister-in-law has also been gravely ill. His brother needs him. The cousins should know each other. This is a time for the Royal family to pull together; to let bygones be bygones. Come on, Charles, show some true statesmanship, befitting your role as the head of the Church of England, and forgive Harry and Meghan before it is too late. That is the yardstick by which you will be judged. We may not all be kings, but we all know what family is about. Harry is trying to meet you on the territory that you most care about (your royal image) – it's up to you as King, but most importantly as his father, to bury the hatchet. Come on, Charles, be the grown-up, the paterfamilias, and get off your high horse... There's no time like the present.
Grazia USA
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Grazia USA
Prince Harry Takes A Step To Reconcile With The Royal Family
Prince Harry and King Charles attend the Gurkha 200 Pageant at the Royal Hospital Chelsea on June 9, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images) Talk of Prince Harry and the royal family working towards reconciliation has been rampant recently, and now, there are reports of another step being taken in this direction. According to royal sources via the Daily Mail, Prince Harry has chosen to share his official schedule with the royals. This would ensure that engagements that the Prince and Meghan Markle undertake do not clash with those of the royal family. A source told the outlet that Harry's decision is a 'significant gesture.' Earlier this month, Prince Harry's trip to Angola was the centre of headlines and overtook coverage of Queen Camilla's birthday portrait reveal. The action of sharing his schedule with the royals, would mean that such clashes wouldn't occur in the future. Prince Harry walks through a minefield during a visit to see the work of landmine clearance charity the Halo Trust, on day five of the royal tour of Africa on September 27, 2019 in Dirico, Angola. This is part of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's royal tour to South Africa. (Photo by Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage) This step could also allow the Prince and King Charles to fix a date in their diaries to meet in person. Earlier this month it was reported that representatives of both parties had met to open a line of communication between the two. The father and son coming face to face after many years could be the next step in this process. In May of this year, Harry spoke to the BBC, stating, 'I don't know how much longer my father has [left].' This likely influences his plans to attempt contact. Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on the long Walk at Windsor Castle arrive to view flowers and tributes to HM Queen Elizabeth on September 10, 2022 in Windsor, England. Crowds have gathered and tributes left at the gates of Windsor Castle to Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle on 8 September, 2022. (Photo by) Prince Harry and the royal family have been in conflict ever since he and Markle stepped down from their royal duties and titles in 2020. They subsequently moved to California and went on to speak publicly on their experiences within the royal institution. This included in a famous interview with Oprah Winfrey, on their Netflix documentary, as well as in Harry's memoir Spare. A few years on, it seems he is willing to extend an olive branch, in light of his father's health. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit a local farming family, the Woodleys, on October 17, 2018 in Dubbo, Australia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on their official 16-day Autumn tour visiting cities in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. (Photo by Chris Jackson – Pool/Getty Images)
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
King Charles Arrives in Scotland Ahead of His Summer Vacation
Each summer, the British royal family decamps to Balmoral for a weeks-long holiday at the castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. King Charles has changed up the tradition slightly, first spending time at the Castle of Mey, his private home in Caithness, northern Scotland, before heading to Balmoral. His summer vacation is right around the corner, because today, the King undertook a series of engagement in Thurso, just around a twenty-minute drive from his home at the Castle of Mey. For the occasion, the King donned a kilt, as he often does when he is in the country. In particular, his kilt featured a Royal Stewart variant tartan pattern, the personal tartan of the British monarch. Also currently in Scotland is U.S. president Donald Trump, who is visiting his two golf courses in the country. The White House is calling Trump's trip a 'working visit' as he met with European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen yesterday and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer today. He will not, however, meet with King Charles; Trump is scheduled to return to the UK in September for an official state visit. Per the Telegraph, 'Both the White House and Buckingham Palace agreed that it would be preferable to delay meeting in person until Mr Trump's official state visit in September, when the King will host him in Windsor Castle.' When the BBC asked Trump what he hopes to do on his second state visit to the UK, Trump replied, 'Have a good time and respect King Charles.' You Might Also Like 12 Weekend Getaway Spas For Every Type of Occasion 13 Beauty Tools to Up Your At-Home Facial Game Solve the daily Crossword
