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Royals. Prince William Secretly Helps the Families of Murdered African Park Rangers. Prince William 'Sad And Shocked' By Prince Harry's Statement To Queen. Prince Charles Visits Father Prince Philip In Hospital. By Reuters. 20 Feb 2021 11:36 AM Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, on Saturday visited the hospital where his father Prince Philip is being kept as a precaution after feeling ill, a Reuters photographer at the hospital said.

Prince Charles Visits Father Prince Philip In Hospital

Charles arrived at the back of the London hospital where Philip, the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth, has spent four nights. Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, was admitted to hospital on Tuesday as a precautionary measure after feeling ill with an ailment that is not related to COVID-19. RELATED: Prince Philip To Remain In Hospital Over The Weekend He is expected to remain in hospital until next week, a royal source said on Friday, adding that doctors were acting out of an abundance of caution and the duke remains in good spirits. Both Philip and the 94-year-old queen received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in January. He spent four nights at the same hospital at the end of 2019 while being treated for a pre-existing condition. Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank reveal meaningful name of their 1st child. Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank have found the perfect name for their first child.

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank reveal meaningful name of their 1st child

The new parents announced the news on Instagram, sharing two photos of the couple cradling their baby boy between them. They wrote in the caption, “We wanted to introduce you to August Philip Hawke Brooksbank,⁣” and added three blue heart emoji. Watch TODAY All Day! Get the best news, information and inspiration from TODAY, all day long. ⁣ "Thank you for so many wonderful messages,” they continued. The couple gave a sweet nod to their midwife and hospital staff in the message, explaining that the photos accompanying the post were taken “by our wonderful midwife. ”Thank you to the wonderful essential workers including our midwife who came to discharge our boy,” they concluded. Britain's Prince Philip to stay in hospital through weekend. LONDON — Britain's Prince Philip is expected to stay in a London hospital for several more days after being admitted earlier this week in what Buckingham Palace described as “a precautionary measure.” © Provided by The Canadian Press The 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II remained Friday in the private King Edward VII's Hospital, where he was admitted on Tuesday evening.

Britain's Prince Philip to stay in hospital through weekend

Load Error The palace said Philip's admission was taken on the advice of his doctor, and he is expected to remain through the weekend and into next week for observation and rest. Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank Reveal Their Newborn Son's Name! Princess Eugenie Brings Baby Home to Frogmore Cottage. Princess Eugenie Baby Name: Philip Tops Betting Odds. Yahoo is now a part of Verizon Media. Yahoo is part of Verizon Media.

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We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Are Lending Eugenie Frogmore Cottage. This week, new reports broke that Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, have moved into Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Windsor residence, Frogmore Cottage.

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Are Lending Eugenie Frogmore Cottage

According to ITV, sources close to the situation say that Harry and Meghan offered the property to Eugenie and Jack and were "delighted" to be able to give them a comfortable, private place to stay as they prepare to welcome their first child. Sources also say that Harry and Meghan will share the property with Eugenie and Jack whenever they visit the UK.

Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, have moved into Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's UK residence, Frogmore Cottage in Windsor. But, if you read those headlines and worried that this was yet another example of ~drama~ in the royal family, you can breath a sigh of relief because Harry and Meghan are totally cool with the move. In fact, it was apparently their idea. Yahoo is now a part of Verizon Media. Yahoo is part of Verizon Media.

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Prince Charles Is Helping Kids Stay Entertained During Lockdown With Nature Challenge. By Jamie Samhan. 13 Feb 2021 4:17 PM With schools heading into the midterm break and U.K. students still in lockdown, Prince Charles is helping parents keep their children entertained.

Prince Charles Is Helping Kids Stay Entertained During Lockdown With Nature Challenge

On Monday, the future king will start his “Half Term Nature Challenge” via the Clarence House Instagram page that “will encourage young people (and families) to grab their wellies and engage with the Natural World on their doorsteps.” “It’s at this time of year that all sorts of wonderful things start happening as nature wakes up the world from its winter sleep. Buds on trees will soon become leaves, bulbs will start pushing spring flowers up through the soil and we’ll soon be hearing the wonderful sound of birdsong every morning,” Prince Charles said in a video announcement.

The Queen, Prince Charles vetted 1,062 laws before passage in parliament: The Guardian. Article content More than 1,000 U.K. laws were secretly vetted by the Queen or Prince Charles before they were approved by the U.K. members of the parliament, The Guardian reports.

The Queen, Prince Charles vetted 1,062 laws before passage in parliament: The Guardian

In some cases, the Queen used her powers to lobby for changes to draft laws affecting her own personal interests, the report added, such as persuading government ministers to change a 1970s transparency law in order to hide her private wealth from the public. The Guardian found that 1,062 laws ranging from matters of justice, food policy and social security to smaller rules on road safety and hovercraft, as part of an investigation into the powers of the Queen’s consent — an old parliamentary formality whereby the Queen is privately told of draft parliamentary bills affecting the Crown’s interests and asked for consent to debate them. Her refusal to give consent can deny the parliament the ability to debate the law in question. Advertisement. The Queen, Prince Charles vetted 1,062 laws before passage in parliament: The Guardian. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, wins court case against newspaper.

Markle sued newspaper publisher Associated Newspapers Limited after the group's tabloid, the Mail on Sunday, printed portions of a handwritten letter that she had sent to her father, Thomas Markle, in 2018.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, wins court case against newspaper

The judge ruled that "the disclosures were manifestly excessive and hence unlawful," and that there would be "no prospect that a different judgment would be reached after a trial. " "She enjoyed a reasonable expectation that the contents would remain private and not be published to the world at large by a national newspaper; the defendant's conduct in publishing the contents of the letter was a misuse of her private information," Justice Mark Warby wrote. The Mail on Sunday and Associated Newspapers previously ​said they stood by the decision to publish excerpts from the letter and would defend the case vigorously. Meghan welcomed the ruling in a statement that was scathingly critical of the tabloid.

"For these outlets, it's a game. Princess Eugenie Shares Adorable First Photo of Her Newborn Son on Instagram. Instagram. How Kate Middleton and Prince William Got Their New Puppy. Kate Middleton Calls Prince William Her 'Greatest Support' Kate Middleton Calls Prince William Her 'Greatest Support' Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte's Coordinated Outfits. Princess Charlotte Picked Up This Adorable Hair Habit from Mom Kate Middleton!

Best Photos of Princess Diana Playing with Young William & Harry. Princess Diana Would Want William & Harry to Publicly Squash Their Feud, Says Royal Expert. Princess Diana Would Want William & Harry to Publicly Squash Their Feud, Says Royal Expert. What makes a person a ‘fit' for Governor General. The controversy hanging over Julie Payette's departure from Rideau Hall offers a long list of lessons about how to go about — or not go about — finding someone to represent the Crown in Canada. Payette resigned as Governor General last month after an external review found that the former astronaut and her secretary, a personal friend she brought with her to Rideau Hall, presided over a toxic workplace environment. "The Payette episode, if nothing else, should teach us that the brightest and most accomplished Canadian may not be a fit as Governor General," wrote Barbara Messamore, a history professor at the University of the Fraser Valley in B.C., in Policy Options.

So what kind of person would be a fit? Messamore, who is also a fellow of the Institute for the Study of the Crown in Canada at Massey College in the University of Toronto, offered additional insight over the phone this week. "Behind-the-scenes inquiries are really necessary," said Messamore. Reasons British Citizens Don’t Want Prince Charles to Be King.

14 Prince William Facts You Never Knew. With the shy smile of his mother, Princess Diana, the charming Prince William has endeared himself to the public since he was a boy. Find out what the future king is really like. Shutterstock Being second-in-line to the British throne behind his father, Prince Charles, must be a daunting task for Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. 13 Things That Will Happen When Prince Charles Becomes King. Prince Charles noted in a recent BBC interview, though, that his vocal manner will be toned down when he becomes king. “The idea somehow that I’m going to go on in exactly the same way, if I have to succeed, is complete nonsense,” he said. “I do realize that it is a separate exercise being sovereign.” But, he also expressed that the line between charitable works and “meddling” in politics isn’t always clear; for example, when he created the Prince’s Trust in 1976 to help underprivileged youth.

“I’ve always been intrigued, if it’s meddling to worry about the inner cities as I did 40 years ago,” he said. “If that’s meddling, I’m very proud of it.” Plus, the Prince’s candidness may only be unusual when compared to the current monarch. Don’t miss these rarely seen photos of the royal family throughout the years. 13 Things That Will Happen When Prince Charles Becomes King. Prince Charles noted in a recent BBC interview, though, that his vocal manner will be toned down when he becomes king.

“The idea somehow that I’m going to go on in exactly the same way, if I have to succeed, is complete nonsense,” he said. “I do realize that it is a separate exercise being sovereign.” But, he also expressed that the line between charitable works and “meddling” in politics isn’t always clear; for example, when he created the Prince’s Trust in 1976 to help underprivileged youth. “I’ve always been intrigued, if it’s meddling to worry about the inner cities as I did 40 years ago,” he said. “If that’s meddling, I’m very proud of it.”

What All the Royals Actually Eat in a Day. 7 Big Events the Royals Have to Look Forward to in 2021. 7 Big Events the Royals Have to Look Forward to in 2021. Prince William Showed His Real Side Over Beer, Curry and Soccer. Princess Eugenie Will Be a Bohemian Mom. Princess Eugenie Will Be a Bohemian Mom. Royal Baby Watch! The Latest Betting Odds on Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's Baby Name Are In. Prince Charles Is So Nuts for These Backyard 'Creatures' That He Lets Them in His House! Prince Charles Is So Nuts for These Backyard 'Creatures' That He Lets Them in His House! Kate Middleton and Prince William Have a Special Place to Work While Homeschooling George and Charlotte. Kate Middleton and Prince William Have a Special Place to Work While Homeschooling George and Charlotte.

All the ~Royal Details~ on the Queen's Favorite Grandchild Lady Louise Windsor. Excuse me, but did you know Queen Elizabeth has a favorite grandchild and it is most certainly not Prince Harry or Prince William? Meet Lady Louise Windsor, the 17-year-old daughter of Prince "I Used to Be Surprisingly Hot" Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, who—along with her brother James—has managed to stay pretty out of the royal spotlight. But now that Lady Louise's parents are taking on more royal duties in the wake of Meghan and Harry moving to America, things might change. Because one never knows how many seasons of The Crown there could be (JK, there are gonna be six), here's what you need to know about Lady Louise. Canada’s Next Governor General? Here’s 11 Serious And Not So Serious Picks. Trudeau says GG vetting process needs improvement after Payette resigns. Former governors general get perks like expense accounts. Should Julie Payette?

Most governors general occupy Rideau Hall for a standard term of five years, unless asked to stay on. Never before has one resigned amid a cloud of scandal as is the case with the most recent occupant of the vice-regal office, Julie Payette. Still, it appears Payette could be on track to receive the same lifelong perks as those who served out full terms without becoming the focus of a “scathing” workplace investigation amid accusations of bullying. Despite resigning, Julie Payette still qualifies for perks such as a $149,484 annual pension for life. Article content continued. Read Julie Payette's full statement on her decision to resign as governor general. Matt Gurney: Julie Payette had no business being governor general in the first place. You can see why. She’s a French-Canadian woman who excels in the sciences and, as mentioned, she’s an astronaut, one of the most obscenely talented and tough people in the world.

It’s hard to think of a more demanding, specialized job, and she wore our flag to space twice, on separate shuttle missions. From a ‘great adventure’ to resignation: The rise and fall of Julie Payette. Canada’s Governor General Julie Payette has resigned following the “scathing” findings of an independent review into workplace abuse allegations that had been levied against her. Governor General Julie Payette Is Resigning After Workplace Harassment Probe.

Independent firm completes review into claims of 'toxic' environment at Rideau Hall. An independent consulting firm has completed its review into reports of a toxic environment and workplace harassment at Rideau Hall — and sources briefed on the report say its tone is blistering. Sources said the negative findings in the report could make it difficult for Julie Payette to remain in her role as Governor General. Princess Eugenie's royal baby due date revealed. Kate Middleton and Prince William Have This Framed Picture of Prince George in Their Country Home. The outspoken entrepreneur who would be king. Prince Charles Says Pandemic Has Had ‘Devastating Toll’ On Cancer Support. By Corey Atad. 4 hours ago. Prince Charles Says He Thinks People Thought He Was ‘Completely Dotty’ When He Began Talking About Environmental Issues In The 1970s. Things You Never Knew About the Royal Family’s Unusual Eating Habits.

2020 Royal Year In Review. Camilla, Duchess Of Cornwall Surprises Chief Of Cancer Charity. Prince Charles Says He Thinks People Thought He Was ‘Completely Dotty’ When He Began Talking About Environmental Issues In The 1970s. 2020 Royal Year In Review. HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media. HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media. Queen Elizabeth Spends First Christmas Apart From Family In Over 30 Years. A six-year-old boy gave Princess Charlotte some flowers on Christmas Day.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte make their Christmas Day debuts at Sandringham. Look back on Autumn Phillips and Peter Phillips's relationship as they split. The Queen's Sandringham estate is hosting drive-in movies. Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles release official 2020 Christmas card featuring photo from Scotland. Former royal chef Darren McGrady opens up about Christmas traditions at Windsor Castle.

Prince Charles says he's 'way down the list' for COVID-19 vaccine and will wait his turn. See the sweet family photo of Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis on their 2020 holiday card. Mail (555) Prince Andrew did stay at Epstein's NYC mansion, contrary to claims made to BBC: report. Will and Kate’s monarchy: Casual, private and just a bit bland. Duchess Of Cornwall’s Dog Beth Helps Unveil Plaque At New Rescue Kennel. Queen's granddaughter Zara Tindall expecting her 3rd child. Sophie Winkleman Shares What It Was Like Joining The Royal Family As An Actress.

Spanish royal family's 2020 holiday card puts focus on King Felipe and Queen Letizia's daughters. (82) George, Charlotte and Louis Join Parents at Panto. The Queen reunites with Duchess Kate, Prince William and three of her children for carols session at Windsor Castle. Kate Middleton and Prince William Meeting Reindeer Is the Most Festive Thing You'll See Today.

Kate Middleton and Prince William spread holiday cheer in Scotland on royal train tour. The Duchess of Cambridge Wore the Most Festive Tartan Face Mask From Designer Emilia Wickstead. The Queen reunites with Duchess Kate, Prince William and three of her children for carols session at Windsor Castle. Prince William And Kate Middleton’s Royal Train Tour.