West Lothian ace William Borland throws perfect nine-darter in World Championship debut

Houndstooth windowpane check suit, £405, hackett.com; Bloomsbury silk pocket square, £70, turnbullandasser.co.uk; Warner leather Chelsea boots, £189, grenson.comLikewise, in his off duty time, the prince could venture into territory that’s more befitting of his age; a bomber jacket, for example, instead of his ubiquitous Barbour or black coat, and some boots that are a tad smarter than the dusty Clark’s pair he’s eternally fond of. Because taking a pleasure in how you dress, or developing a curiosity about clothes and how they go together, wouldn’t make him any less serious or regal.

Queen and Prince Philip reportedly feared that their grandson Prince William would "go off the rails" after the death of his mother Princess Diana, according to a close royal source.The new documentary featured Martin Palmer, a close friend of Philip, claiming the royal couple were worried that the young prince would not be able to handle the loss of his mother.Martin said that it was of particular concern to the Firm because William would one day have to lead the Royal Family as King.The ITV programme, 'Philip: Prince, Husband, Father', was made in honour of the Duke of Edinburgh, who died at the age of 99 earlier this year.In the show, rare archive footage showed Prince Philip secretly comforting his grandson Prince William as he walked

Prince Harry king” have exploded by 769% after the Queen urged Prince William not to fly in helicopters alongside his family.On Sunday it was revealed that Her Majesty had pleaded with her grandson, the Duke of Cambridge, who is third in line to the throne, to stop flying in helicopters carrying his wife and kids, in case they die and he can’t take the throne.An unwritten rule stops senior royals flying together, but the royal protocol was relaxed as William's family were young and split their time between Kensington Palace in London and their home at Anmer Hall in Norfolk. An insider close to the Queen said: “It keeps the Queen awake at night and she is understandably very worried.

Kate Middleton has been dubbed the “most powerful” member of the Royal Family.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are reportedly “ruling the roost”, according to royal expert Camilla Tominey.She was speaking about Kate following a YouGov poll highlighting the Duchess of Cambridge as the fourth most popular royal.Tominey was talking about the influence Kate has had on the Royal Family since her marriage to Prince William and stepping up into more of a senior figure.Speaking to the Telegraph, Tominey said: “This is often overlooked, but she is arguably the most powerful person in the royal family because she is the wife of a future King and the mother of a future King.”“When it comes to their generation, you could say [the couple] are ruling

Prince William revealed signs that he "doesn't enjoy the limelight" at the Royal Variety Performance - a body language expert has revealed.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge both attended the prestigious annual event at London's Royal Albert Hall on Sunday (December 19) - which also aired to ITV.William and Kate sat up in the royal balcony as they watched performances from the likes of Rod Stewart, Judi Love, James Blunt, the cast of the Matilda theatre production, and comedian host Alan Carr.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star, body language expert Inbaal Honigman gave her hot take on William and Kate.After taking a close look at the couple as they sat down for the event, the analyst spotted a number of fascinating insights - including how

Another Christmas amiss. Queen Elizabeth II will not celebrate the holidays in Sandringham due to the latest spike in COVID-19 cases, Us Weekly confirms.

Mirror Online reports.The programme is made in honour of the Duke of Edinburgh, who died at the age of 99 earlier this year.The documentary will draw on rare archive footage as well as audio recordings with Philip talking about his role as prince, husband and father.It will also feature colourised footage of the Queen and Philip in their younger years as well as interviews with the Duke, a range of topics.Talking about the moment at Diana's funeral, Martin Palmer, co-founder of The Alliance of Religions and Conservation with Prince Philip, spoke of how the Duke recalled the moment of comfort at the traumatic occasion.He said he gently touched William on the back to comfort him and that it had happened only because he thought they were not

Standing ovation! Prince William and Duchess Kate were dressed to the nines for a charity show in London.

Prince William told comedians he was "relieved" after he wasn't the butt of their jokes at the Royal Variety Performance.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the Royal Albert Hall for the performance.However, William was clearly worried that he would be the centre of jokes after the challenging year the royals have faced.In 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah Winfrey hit headlines around the world shocking thousands.Prince Andrew's ongoing legal lawsuit was also not commented on.The Prince's life was clearly decided by comedians to be avoided.The event was broadcast last night but was pre-recorded last month.Comedian Josh Widdicombe said Duke was pleased to escape the event without being teased.Josh told

Kanye 'Ye' West purchased more than 4,000 toys for children in Chicago, that were distributed on Sunday.West, 44, contributed to the Toys for Englewood event held at Kennedy King Gymnasium, ABC 7 Chicago reported.'I'm so proud that Kanye is, once again, responding to our request to help the children of Englewood and beyond,' Stephanie Coleman, who is Alderman of Chicago's 16th Ward, told the station. The latest:Kanye 'Ye' West, 44, purchased more than 4,000 toys for children in Chicago that were distributed on Sunday at the Toys for Englewood event held at Kennedy King Gymnasium.

Alan Carr has left viewers divided after hosting the Royal Variety Performance.The comedian fronted this year's event at the Royal Albert Hall.However, he made an awkward joke aimed at Prince William and his wife Kate who were watching from the royal box, leaving ITV viewers divided.The 45-year-old made the mischievous joke at the Cambridge's during his hosting stint after Alan complimented the Duchess on her dazzling green gown.The comedian has been married to his husband Paul Drayton since 2018.Alan was quick to tell Prince William: "Sir, I am sure you do not know who I am.“But I am not hitting on your wife."The royal couple laughed away as they were poked fun at.Fans were left divided on social media by the risky joke made at the duo's

Dave added: “I’ve not enjoyed the talent portion of the #RoyalVarietyPerformance but Alan Carr has been fantastic as a host.”Amy Hargitay Visage said: “this audience is dull af, laugh people, it’s Alan Carr ffs, he’s hilarious.”(sic)Michael Ross Finlay agreed: “Haha. Whats going on with the audience...Alan Carr's jokes are so funny but they aren't laughing #RoyalVarietyPerformance.”Steve johnson wrote: “Not an Alan Carr fan, but he has made me smile tonight.#RoyalVarietyPerformance.”Jackie P admitted: “Best #RoyalVarietyPerformance for years Alan Carr is better than a lot of the hosts they have had.

Before Christmas Day and Boxing Day at Alexandra Palace came Fallontine's Day.On a momentous night for girl power, Emma Raducanu won BBC's Sports Personality of the Year – and even in defeat, Fallon Sherrock felt the love.In a gripping contest, Sherrock went down 3-2 against Steve Beaton in the first round at the William Hill PDC World Championship.But if it all went tong for the former Bletchley hairdresser, it doesn't diminish her pulling power. She is still the hottest ticket in darts right now – whether the brotherhood likes it or not.An exhausted Beaton admitted: “That was one of the hardest games I've ever had.

the Queen has revealed that she is "terrified" she could lose her grandson Prince William and his family in a "disaster" if they continue to travel by helicopter.The monarch is reportedly frustrated that William is willing to take such a high risk and has had "several conversations" with the Duke of Cambridge to ask him to "stop flying himself, particularly in bad weather".If such a horror was to occur, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would be elevated up the line of succession, despite the fact that they have stepped away from their royal duties and relocated to California.Unofficial rules usually prevent senior royals from flying together but regulations have been relaxed since William's children were born.

The Queen has urged her grandson Prince William to stop flying helicopters with Kate Middleton and their children over safety fears, it has been reported.

Queen has urged Prince William to stop flying in helicopters with his wife Kate and their three children over safety fears.Queen Elizabeth II is reported to be "terrified" a disaster will strike threatening the throne.An unwritten rule stops senior royals flying together.The royal protocol was relaxed as William's family were young and split there time between Kensington Palace, London and their home at Anmer Hall, Norfolk.An insider close to her Majesty revealed she has raised the concern with the future king explaining how she is "terrified" a disaster will take place.39-year-old William is in line for the throne after his father Charles, 73, serves as king.William will then be followed by his eldest son Prince George, eight.Previously,

Prince George faces heartbreak this festive season as the Christmas tradition he enjoys with his father is likely to get cancelled this year.The young royal usually heads off with his father Prince William for the annual Boxing Day hunt.The shoot tends to take place in the summer and is called Balmoral's Glorious Twelfth, but was reportedly cancelled due to the colder than normal temperatures relating to fewer animal births.The Duke of Cambridge is known to have a passion for hunting while remaining a strong advocate for animal conservation, writes The Sun.The Royal Family has already scrapped one Christmas tradition.The Queen cancelled her pre-Christmas family gathering at Windsor Castle due to the surging numbers of Omicron numbers in the

William Borland made darts history as he hit an incredible nine-dart finish in the deciding leg to see off fellow youngster Bradley Brooks in a first-round Ally Pally classic.The two players were locked at two sets and two legs each when Borland scored the perfect leg to spark scenes of jubilation in north London.It was the first time a nine-dart finish has ever been struck to win a match in a game broadcast live on TV.Borland becomes just the fifth player in PDC history to hit the perfect leg in a last-leg decider, joining Ian White, Chris Dobey, Mensur Suljovic, Madars Razma and Gabriel Clemens.Brooks sprinted out of the blocks, averaging nearly 113 as he took the first set 3-0.Borland took sets two and three 3-1 and 3-2 respectively,

William Shatner of Star Trek fame wanted to be a singer before he stepped into acting.But the 90-year-old thespian - who has been in the news these days for traveling into space for 10 minutes in Octoberthanks to Jeff Bezos - felt he never really had the talent for it, he told DailyMail.com.So he was thrilled when he was asked by Hollywood songwriter Diane Warren -a legend for creating hits like Aerosmith's I Don't Want To Miss A Thing and Cher's If I Could Turn Back Time - for the spoken word song Somehow You Do. He wanted to be a crooner:William Shatner of Star Trek fame wanted to be a singer before he stepped into acting with the iconic TV series Start Trek.

Prince William has revealed the rest of his family can be "cross losers" when they're playing games of Monopoly, but he still loves it. The 39 year old Duke of Cambridge opened up about his Christmas traditions with wife Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, also 39, and their children Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, six, and Prince Louis, three.

Prince William, was recently asked about his Christmas traditions by Barry Alston on the Royal Marsden London Hospital's radio station. Interviewed by Barry and asked questions by inspirational young people receiving cancer treatment, William, 39, revealed his favourite song and film.