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Platinum Jubilee, a slew of celebrations to honor her seven-decade reign, as well as the Windsors who came before her, held from June 2 to June 5.Trooping the Colour refers to a military parade tied to the anniversary of the British monarchy, which enters its 260th year with the upcoming festivities. Traditionally, the queen would attend the parade in Whitehall, either on horseback or, in later years, by carriage, to be greeted by a royal salute as she carries out a symbolic inspection of the troops.Instead, she’ll receive her salute by proxy — via her son and heir Prince Charles, 73, daughter Princess Anne, 71, and grandson Prince William, 39.

one charge of causing a child to engage in sexual activity, and two charges of sexual activity with a child.Bennett was sentenced to 29 months in jail during a hearing in Newcastle Crown Court on Thursday, according to a press release by the Crown Prosecution Service.The court heard how the shamed reality star took pictures with his teen victim, before pinning him on a couch and leaving a hickey on his neck. He then lured the teen into the bedroom for sex, BBC News reported.Bennett, who lives in Sunderland, was ordered to sign the sex offenders register.

head-to-head in court.The famous soccer WAGs arrived at London’s High Court of Justice on Tuesday morning for their highly-anticipated libel trial.In 2019, the wife of English soccer player-turned-manager Wayne Rooney, sensationally accused Rebekah, the spouse of Leicester City player Jamie Vardy, of leaking stories to The Sun newspaper.Rebekah, who vehemently denied the allegations against her, responded by slapping Coleen with a libel lawsuit.In October 2019, Coleen shared a lengthy post on her Twitter and Instagram accounts, suggesting “for a few years now someone who I trusted to follow me on my personal Instagram account has been consistently informing The SUN newspaper of my private posts and stories.”Coleen, who has been married to Wayne since 2008, said “after a long time of trying to figure out who it could be, for various reasons,” she had a gut feeling and formulated a plan on how to oust this mystery person.“It’s ………. Rebekah Vardy’s account.”“I blocked everyone from viewing my Instagram stories except ONE account,” Coleen said at the time.

refusing to ban the practice of conversion therapy on transgender individuals, the government of Wales plans institute a ban of its own.By signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NHS Wales — the country’s publicly funded healthcare system — Welsh government Deputy Minister for Social Partnership Hannah Blythyn stated that the practice will be “prohibited” in Wales. Any organization, group, or company that works in “mental or psychological health” and sign onto the MOU makes a “commitment” to not offer conversion therapy in the country, though this agreement does not extend to other parts of the United Kingdom.Based on further statements made Blythyn, this move only appears to be a temporary solution to the question of a conversion therapy ban as the Welsh governmnet “seeks legal advice” to find out how it can “unilaterally” ban the practice.

A Very British Scandal” premieres Friday on Amazon Prime, it will be the first time that most Americans learn all about Margaret, the Duchess of Argyll; her husband Ian Campbell, the Duke of Argyll — and the ill-fated string of pearls that proved to be her downfall during their bitter and lascivious divorce battle.The duchess was the Kim Kardashian of her day, a socialite photographed every time she stepped out on the town and famed for a string of affairs.But it all came crashing down when Campbell used photos he had stolen of his wife “in flagrante” with another man to shame her in court during their 1962 divorce. It worked, with Judge Lord Wheatley blasting her as “a completely promiscuous woman” whose attitude towards marriage was “wholly immoral.”The judge, a highly conservative Jesuit and a relative of Campbell, added: “I consider her to be a highly sexed woman who had ceased to be satisfied with normal relations and had started to indulge in disgusting sexual activities to gratify a debase sexual appetite.”As The New York Times reported at the time, the photos “reportedly showed a naked man gratifying himself and pictured [the duchess], dressed in nothing but three strands of pearls, performing a sex act on a naked man in the mirrored gilt and silver bathroom of her Mayfair apartment.”“Margaret really invented the tabloid scandal, which now is such a huge industry,” show writer Sarah Phelps told The Post.

available Thursday, April 21, which is the Queen’s 96th birthday — is part of Barbie’s Tributes Collection, which honors famous and historical figures.The royal Barbie will be adorned with one of the monarch’s most iconic outfits: a replica of Queen Mary’s tiara — which she wore during her wedding to the late Prince Philip — as well as medallions inspired by the Royal Family Orders. The pink and blue ribbons will also feature miniature portraits of her father King George VI and grandfather George V.

refusing to issue an apology to Markle and Prince Harry over his controversial comments.After tens of thousands of people complained about his remarks about Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey, he made the decision to leave his position after six years. Morgan famously stormed off the morning show’s set after an on-air spat with weatherman Alex Beresford over his comments about Markle.BREAKING: I’ll be returning to ITV tomorrow for first time since the Markle Debacle… live & definitely uncensored on ⁦@lorraine⁩ with the fabulous ⁦@reallorraine⁩ – should be fun… (may even storm back onto ⁦@GMB⁩ while I wait, & get those ratings back up.) pic.twitter.com/BH82Ch2BgoHe tweeted, “I’ll be returning to ITV tomorrow for first time since the Markle Debacle… live & definitely uncensored.”“Should be fun… (may even storm back onto @GMB ⁩while I wait, & get those ratings back up),” he added.Last year, Morgan questioned the sincerity of Markle’s revelations after she told Oprah she had suicidal thoughts during her time living in the palace.The former GMB presenter, who has a well-documented thorny relationship with the Duchess of Sussex, doubled down on his comments over his disbelief at Markle’s claims about racism and suicidal thoughts, the day after he left the ITV show.When Morgan announced new details about his upcoming return to TV, he said in a statement that he was “forced to leave a job that I loved at the peak of its success for having the audacity to express an honestly held opinion.”According to The Sun, Morgan added that he wants his new show to serve as “a platform for lively, vigorous debate, the news-making interviews, and that increasingly taboo three-letter word – fun.

The British pop star and his co-writers, Snow Patrol’s John McDaid and producer Steven McCutcheon, had denied allegations that the song copied part of 2015’s “Oh Why” by Sami Chokri, who performs under the name Sami Switch.Sheeran took to Twitter on Wednesday and expressed relief at his legal victory in Britain, though he decried what he called a “culture” of baseless lawsuits intended to squeeze money out of artists eager to avoid the expense of a trial.“Whilst we’re obviously happy with the result, I feel like claims like this are way too common now and have become a culture where a claim is made with the idea that a settlement will be cheaper than taking it to court, even if there is no basis for the claim,” Sheerhan said in a video posted on Twitter.

as the British Academy Film Awards returned Sunday with a live, black-tie ceremony after a pandemic-curtailed event in 2021.Jane Campion was named best director for “The Power of the Dog,” only the third woman to win the prize in the awards’ 75-year history.Lead acting trophies went to Hollywood star Will Smith and British performer Joanna Scanlan, as an event that has worked to overcome a historic lack of diversity recognized a wide range of talents — including the first deaf acting winner in Troy Kotsur for “CODA.”Last year’s awards ceremony was largely conducted online, with only the hosts and presenters appearing in person.

predicted major life events,” the gaming site said.Matt Groening’s beloved cartoon has been credited with foreseeing Donald Trump’s presidency and even the coronavirus pandemic, the site noted in its job ad.“We thought we’d put The Simpsons to the test and see if, after analyzing every single episode, it can help us to predict the future,” Platin Casino said of its hope to “see what 2022 will hold.”“The Simpsons Series Analyst will watch and analyze all episodes from the 33 seasons, along with The Simpsons spinoff movie,” the site said — predicting it will take eight weeks to get through more than 280 hours of footage.During each episode, the professional will be asked to take notes on stand-out storylines” to help the company’s “team of

The Gay Subculture in Early Eighteenth-Century London that brothels and gay cruising spots appeared in London in the early 17th century, PinkNews reports.He cited the writings of English politician Clement Walker, who noted in 1649 the existence of “new-erected sodoms and spintries at the Mulberry Garden at S.

In a major win for trans rights, a Court of Appeal in the United Kingdom has overturned a 2020 ruling, which had stated that under-16s were unable to give informed consent to puberty blocker treatment.  The Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, which runs NHS England’s only gender identity development service for children, had appealed against the 2020 ruling of the high court.

told the Sun. The fishing and gift shop owner said the issue first came to light after a member posted about parking her boat at the profanely-named canal, which reportedly leads to a place called Cockshoot Broad.

of 2015, whose fame would manifest in the form of toys, fashion and even a minor league baseball team (albeit, only briefly).Trucker Chris told News Dog Media that a peckish crow had already enjoyed the last of the french fries from the McDonald’s combo before the rat could have a share.

“The Drowning” plays like a Lifetime movie on steroids — and that’s not meant to be derisive.This four-part British thriller, which set viewership records on Channel 5 in the UK, arrives Thursday (May 6) — and will premiere simultaneously on sister networks Sundance Now and Acorn TV…so there’s faith it will attract eyeballs.There’s no reason why it shouldn’t; the action is briskly paced and the storyline, about a mother who’s convinced a teenage boy is her presumably dead child, is shaded enough that you’re never quite sure who’s telling the truth here — or who’s got ulterior motives.Jill Halfpenny stars as Jodie Walsh, who’s still grieving the loss of her 4-year-old son, Tom.

Events Research Programme to examine the risk of coronavirus transmission in large public gatherings.Admission to the state-sponsored events required proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to attendance, plus health monitoring after the shows, adding much needed data as many nations prepare to resume social life in the aftermath of the pandemic. Masks and vaccines were not required for entry.The pilot events over the weekend saw more than 10,000 maskless revelers from Liverpool descend on their city which included two indoor raves and an outdoor concert.

eventual reign as king, according to an award-winning UK author and dame.“I think it’s the end game. I don’t know how much longer the institution will go on,” Dame Hilary Mantel told the Telegraph.“I’m not sure if it will outlast William.

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was the husband of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and was born Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark. Having married Elizabeth in 1947, he was the longest-serving royal consort in British history, as well as Britain’s oldest male royal in history.Born on the Greek island of Corfu, Prince Philip was a member of the Greek and Danish royal families and a descendant of both Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and Emperor Nicholas I of Russia.

an aide tells the UK’s Sunday Times.“They shared everything about their lives, an office, a foundation, meetings together most days and there was a lot of fun along the way,” added the aide, who was not named. “He’ll miss it for ever.”With Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle decamped for California and renouncing the royal life, Prince William feels he is forever doomed to face the future as Britain’s next-to-next king without his brother by his side, pals to the Duke told the Times.Prince William “definitely feels the pressure now it’s all on him — his future looks different because of his brother’s choices, it’s not easy.” one friend told the paper.“It’s still raw,” agreed another friend, who also declined to be named.

Oprah Winfrey interview aired Monday morning, Harry complained that UK reports about his life with Markle, whose mother is black, were often “inherently corrupt or racist or biased.”Asked by Winfrey if he left the UK “because of racism,” Harry, 36, admitted it was “a large part of it.”However, the UK as a country is “not bigoted,” the Duke of Sussex stressed — instead blaming media coverage and rumors about him and his wife for “filtering out to the rest of society.”Markle, meanwhile, was angered that Harry’s family dismissed racism directed her way as “what’s happened to all of us.”“Rude and racist are not the same,” Markle told Oprah in one of a handful of new clips aired Monday on “CBS This Morning,” referencing how Kate Middleton had

TV special Sunday — just hours before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s potentially explosive Oprah interview was due to air in the US — and praised those committed to a “selfless dedication of duty.”The 94-year-old queen did not mention the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in her pre-emptive TV special — during which she heralded unity, also.In the special — titled “A Celebration for Commonwealth Day,” which is Monday — the monarch said of the coronavirus pandemic, “We have an opportunity to reflect on a time like no other” — while hailing “stirring examples of courage, commitment and selfless dedication to duty.“We have all continued to appreciate the support, breadth of experiences and knowledge that working together brings,” she said.“And I