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Queen Camilla attended the White House state dinner alongside King Charles without donning a tiara, departing from traditional royal headwear for the formal occasion.The 78-year-old Queen selected a deep pink evening gown designed by British couturier Fiona Clare for the event hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.Rather than a crown jewel, she accessorised with an amethyst and diamond necklace boasting considerable royal heritage.The piece was originally presented to Queen Victoria by a former Duchess of Kent before passing to Queen Mary.No tiara for Queen Camilla at State Dinner despite Elizabeth II decision | GETTYMatching earrings and…
Thousands of drivers are having their licences revoked due to poor eyesight amid calls for elderly motorists to face more stringent vision tests to stay on the road.New research shows that almost 20,000 driving licences have been taken back as a result of eyesight concerns in the last three years.The data, obtained through a Freedom of Information request to the DVLA, found that collisions linked to poor eyesight increased by 26 per cent over the past 12 months.Almost a quarter of drivers noted that they have experienced a near miss as a result of poor visibility or eyesight.This has become…
England’s patched-up Women’s Six Nations squad has been boosted by the return of centre Jade Shekells.The 29-year-old, who was part of the Great Britain Sevens team at Paris 2024, has missed the first three matches of the Red Roses’ campaign with a hamstring injury.With Tatyana Heard, who started September’s World Cup final in the centres inside Meg Jones, ruled out of the tournament with a foot injury, the versatile Helena Rowland has deputised at 12 in the victories over Ireland, Scotland and Wales.While Shekells swells England’s midfield options, there are injury issues in the back five of the scrum.Flanker Sadia…
Donald Trump claimed King Charles III “agrees” that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon in his State Dinner speech on Tuesday evening.”We’re doing a little Middle East work right now,” Mr Trump said in his landmark address.”Some of you might know, and we’re doing very well.”We have militarily defeated that particular opponent, and we’re never going to let that opponent ever… Charles agrees with me even more than I do.”We’re never going to let that opponent have a nuclear weapon.”They know that. And they’ve known it right now very powerfully.”As sovereign, the King must avoid expressing partisan views to…
Real do not have a manager for next season. Arbeloa has got a year left in his contract but it is clear that chairman Perez is looking elsewhere for a new boss.Even though Perez appreciates the positives of Arbeloa’s tenure, results dictate decisions at the Bernabeu.But to understand who they will hire, you first need to understand how Perez thinks.Perez does not care about style of play. He does not lose sleep over tactical identity or whether his team presses high or sits deep. What he cares about is winning, and more than that, managing.Managing egos, stars, the dressing room.…
A Jet2 flight bound for the Greek island of Crete was forced to divert to Manchester Airport after colliding with a bird moments after departing.Flight LS443, carrying passengers from Leeds Bradford Airport to Heraklion Airport, took off at approximately 9am on Monday before the incident occurred, causing the crew to abandon their ascent immediately.The Boeing 737-800 touched down safely at Manchester at 9.53am following the bird strike, believed to have been a flock of geese.Flight tracking data revealed the aircraft had descended to roughly 4,500ft after the collision, with pilots circling at reduced altitude while they became aware of potential…
King Charles used Tuesday’s state dinner at the White House to call for the renewal of the UK-US alliance, delivering a warmer, more personal speech than his historic address to Congress and marking the moment with a symbolic naval gift to President Donald Trump.Speaking in Washington DC, the King told guests that the United States and the United Kingdom were bound by “an indispensable alliance which has long been a cornerstone of prosperity and security for both British and American citizens”, as he moved to underline shared history and continuing strategic cooperation. The speech, delivered in a less formal tone…
LIV Golf has postponed its event in New Orleans in June amid continued questions over its future.US officials confirmed on Tuesday the event will be rescheduled after BBC Sport was told the Saudi Arabia-backed series was in talks with local Louisiana authorities about moving the tournament to September or October.According to sources, officials were keen to avoid peak summer heat and ensure the Bayou Oaks course at City Park is in top championship condition.LIV bosses are also said to have wanted to avoid a clash with the World Cup.Louisiana governor Jeff Landry and economic development secretary Susan Bourgeois said in…
A teenager has been ordered to pay more than £3,500 after repeatedly playing loud, bass-heavy music.Imre Lakatos, 19, was sentenced in absentia at Bradford Magistrates’ Court on Friday after failing to adhere to a noise abatement notice.The court imposed a £1,500 fine along with £1,480 in council costs and a £600 surcharge.Magistrates warned the Napier Road resident he would face an additional £150 penalty for each day the music continues.The fine marks the second time Lakatos has been sentenced this year for the same offence.He was previously ordered to pay over £3,000 in late January after failing to appear at…
Embarrassing audio containing comments made by the UK’s ambassador to the US about “stubborn” Sir Keir Starmer has been leaked today. Speaking to students, Sir Christian Turner, who has been the UK’s chief diplomat to the US since February 2026, called the Prime Minister “a stubborn guy”.In comments the Foreign Office have now described as “private” and “informal”, the new ambassador, said Sir Keir’s future looked “touch and go” and alluded that if the Labour Party do not perform well in next week’s local elections, it was likely the Prime Minister could be removed. The UK’s ambassador to the US…