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Inside the newly released Epstein files raising fresh questions for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Fresh court documents released in the United States suggest that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor attended an intimate gathering with Jeffrey Epstein in New York months after the disgraced financier had been released from prison for sex offences. The material forms part of a newly published tranche of files issued by the US Department of Justice on Friday, adding further detail to the former…
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The Duchess of Kent’s secret love for gangsta rap - her favourite artists included Ice Cube and Eminem

Among the many curiosities of royal life, few were as quietly surprising as the late Duchess of Kent’s affection for gangsta rap – a musical enthusiasm that sat far from public expectation yet perfectly captured her lifelong devotion to sound in all its forms. After Princess Anne declined the chance to learn how to rap this week, we take a look back at a rare interview the Duchess of…
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Queen Camilla leads star-studded farewell to Dame Jilly Cooper

Queen Camilla led tributes to Dame Jilly Cooper on Friday as actors, authors and friends gathered at Southwark Cathedral on Friday to celebrate the life of the novelist whose racy storytelling reshaped popular British fiction. The Queen, a longstanding friend of the author, was welcomed by the Dean of Southwark, the Very Revd Dr Mark Oakley, as she arrived for a service of thanksgiving held…
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The power Kate holds - but has yet to exercise

Each year, roughly 30 investiture ceremonies are held across the United Kingdom to recognise citizens for service and achievement. Recipients, including those from the British Overseas Territories, are presented with honours such as MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods and damehoods.
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The lawyer who rattled Prince Harry in court receives top honour

The barrister who made history by cross-examining Prince Harry has been recognised as one of the most influential figures in the legal profession. Andrew Green KC, of Blackstone Chambers, has been included in The Lawyer magazine’s Hot 100 2026, which highlights lawyers judged to have had a significant impact on the sector over the past year. Mr Green became the first barrister to…
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