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King Charles has had to make changes to his diet in the wake of his cancer diagnosis earlier this year, with the 76-year-old cutting down on his red meat intake.
His wife Queen Camilla’s son, Tom Parker Bowles, has revealed that the royal couple have cut back on lamb, beef and pork, as the king assesses what he eats following “what he’s been through recently”.
Cancer Research UK states that red meat is classed as a “probable cause of cancer”, while Buckingham Palace have not disclosed what type of cancer is affecting the monarch.
Since his diagnosis, his niece Princess Beatrice has increased her public profile as she steps up to support the royal family, although insiders have insisted there is no plan for her to take on official duties.
Recently, she attended the Future Textiles exhibition by the King’s Foundation, and remains one of the four Counsellors of State, with the authority to deputise for Charles if he is absent.
Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace has closed some of its grandest rooms as it undergoes a £369m refurbishment, with ext month’s visit by the Emir of Qatar to be the last state visit to take place for three years.
Teenage photographer Liz Hatton who inspired Princess Kate dies aged 17
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Jabed Ahmed27 November 2024 23:47
Kate invites child survivors of Southport attack to her carol concert
The Princess of Wales has invited child survivors of the Southport stabbing to her annual Christmas carol concert.
Kate, who is recovering from cancer, has invited child survivors of the attack to her festive event at Westminster Abbey on December 6, Kensington Palace has confirmed.
It comes after the princess made a surprise visit with her husband William to meet the bereaved families of the victims in Southport last month.
The royal couple met privately with the families of Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, who were fatally stabbed during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on July 29 in Southport, as well as the children’s dance teacher.
At the Southport Community Centre they met emergency responders involved in the attack and heard about their experiences.
The princess has set her sights on being able to stage the Together At Christmas service in 2024 despite the health challenges she has faced in what the Prince of Wales described as a “brutal” year.
Holly Evans27 November 2024 23:00
Highgrove decorations feature Camilla’s dog Beth and eco-friendly ornaments
The King’s country estate Highgrove has been decorated for Christmas, with a sweet nod to the Queen’s beloved dog Beth.
Among the tree ornaments is an embroidered motif of the Jack Russell, who had to be put down last weekend, leaving Camilla heartbroken.
The handmade likeness of Beth, wearing a red bandana decorated with a crown, and one of Camilla’s other terrier Bluebell, complete with a crown on the dog’s head, are new additions to the Highgrove shop this year.
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Holly Evans27 November 2024 21:30
Prince of Wales tries his hand at flying drone during Army visit
The Prince of Wales has spoken about the “reality” of drone warfare as he tried flying an unmanned aerial vehicle during a training session with the Welsh Guards on Tuesday.
William became colonel of the regiment last year and joined soldiers from its 1st Battalion practising live firing on Salisbury Plain.
Drones have become a significant military weapon on the battlefield in the war in Ukraine, used extensively by both sides in the conflict.
The prince appeared to enjoy flying the aircraft and one of the regiment’s senior drone operators said afterwards that each one cost £7,000.
He said about the prince: “With the drones he was saying what’s happening is reality.”
The drone operator, who declined to give his name, added: “It’s a new bit of kit brought into a military context.
“Drones have been a thing for years but now we’re utilising them as an asset on the ground and it’s proven successful in current affairs that’s actually happening now.”
William wore camouflage gear and a beret for his visit to Salisbury Plain and the former Army officer also got to grips with a sniper’s rifle and fired a machine gun.
Holly Evans27 November 2024 20:00
Meghan Markle says ‘every year it gets better’ as she shares holiday plans with Archie and Lilibet
“I love the holidays,” Meghan shared enthusiastically. “Archie and Lilibet are now three and five, so every year it gets better.”
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Holly Evans27 November 2024 18:30
Prince Harry’s latest High Court claim could go to trial, judge says
At a preliminary hearing on Tuesday High Court judge Mr Justice Nicklin said that it was important to progress the case to an eventual trial.
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Holly Evans27 November 2024 17:00
Multi-million pound cost of King Charles’ coronation revealed
The cost of King Charles’ coronation has been revealed, with government accounts showing that £72 million in taxpayer money was spent on the event.
An annual report from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) shows that it spent £50.3 million on the coronation. This was alongside the £21.7 million in policing costs for the royal event.
The coronation took place on 6 May 2023, marking the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Around 18 million viewers tuned in to watch the ceremony on the BBC – fewer than the 28 million that watched Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
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Holly Evans27 November 2024 15:30
Kate to play a part in Emir of Qatar’s state visit
The Princess of Wales is set to play a role in the Emir of Qatar’s state visit to the UK next week.
Kate, who is recovering from cancer, will join her husband the Prince of Wales in greeting Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the first of his three wives, Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, at Kensington Palace on 3 December.
William and Kate are then due to travel with the pair to Horse Guards Parade, where they will receive a ceremonial welcome before meeting the King and Queen. Presentations will be made, a royal salute will occur and the Qatari national anthem is set to be played.
However, Kate will not attend the grand state banquet hosted by the King at Buckingham Palace in the evening, Kensington Palace said.
The princess, 42, has made just a handful of public appearances so far in 2024, after she underwent major abdominal surgery in January and then was diagnosed with cancer.
Holly Evans27 November 2024 14:30
King Charles laughs at comedian’s impression of Donald Trump at Royal Variety Show
Charles was seen laughing as British comedian Matt Forde poked fun at the US president-elect on stage at the Royal Albert Hall.
Forde referenced the unfounded claims Mr Trump repeated during his presidential debate against Democrat candidate Kamala Harris earlier this year, that illegal immigrants from Haiti were eating locals’ pets in the small Ohio city of Springfield.
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Holly Evans27 November 2024 13:30
In pictures: Christmas comes to Highgrove
Holly Evans27 November 2024 12:35