Prince Philip

Prince Philip transferred to a different London hospital due to concerns over a pre-existing heart condition

The Duke of Edinburgh has been transferred from King Edward VII’s Hospital to St Bartholomew’s Hospital for continuation of treatment for an infection as well as concern over a pre-existing heart condition. Buckingham Palace says that the 99-year-old “remains comfortable and is responding to treatment.” The palace adds that he will not leave St Bartholomew’s until at least…
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OpinionQueen Elizabeth II

CHARLIE PROCTOR: The Queen is absolutely right to call out the selfish anti-vaxxers – let’s hope they take notice

This time three months ago I was drawing up a list of celebrities who I was hoping would come out in support of any approved vaccine against Covid-19. My dream list included the likes of Brian Blessed, Sir Elton John, Little Mix and Gemma Collins. All of these people could use their influence to talk sense into those refusing to take the vaccine. But never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that…
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British Royals

The Queen's cousin, the Earl of Strathmore, jailed after sex attack at Glamis Castle

The Queen’s cousin, the Earl of Strathmore, has been jailed for ten months after sexually assaulting a woman at his ancestral home last year. Simon Bowes-Lyon, 34, pleaded guilty to attacking the woman at Glamis Castle in Angus in February 2020. Dundee Sheriff Court heard that Bowes-Lyon forced his way into the sleeping woman’s room during an event he was hosting and proceeded to…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William appoints David Cameron's former spokesperson as his new private secretary

Kensington Palace has announced that Jean-Christophe Gray is to become the Duke of Cambridge’s private secretary. Mr Gray was previously the official spokesperson to the former Prime Minister David Cameron. Prior to this, he was Head of General Expenditure Policy at Her Majesty’s Treasury. Other roles Mr Gray has on his CV includes private secretary to the Chancellor of the…
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