Whoopi Goldberg hits out at royal family and demands apology for slavery

The memorial service for the late Duke of Edinburgh (aka Prince Philip, the Queen‘s late husband) was underway earlier today (March 29) at Westminster Abbey in London, England.

Several members of the Royal Family attended a memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II‘s late husband, Prince Philip, on Tuesday, March 29. Prince George, 8, and Princess Charlotte, 6, were at Westminster Abbey to honor their great-grandfather, who passed away at the age of 99 in April 2021. The royal siblings were pictured arriving at the event with their parents, Prince William, 39, and Kate Middleton, 40. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s youngest child, son Prince Louis, 3, is too young to attend the service.

coronavirus outbreak, as they attended a memorial service to remember the life of their great-grandfather Prince Philip today (March 29). Accompanying their parents Prince William and Kate Middleton, George and Charlotte arrived at Westminster Abbey for the service this morning wearing a smart suit and dress.

Prince William, 39, and Kate Middleton, 40, arrived for Prince Philip's memorial service at Westminster Abbey with their children, Prince George, eight, and Princess Charlotte, six.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge walked into Westminster Abbey hand-in-hand with their two oldest children to join the rest of the royal family at the service to remember and honour the Duke of Edinburgh, who died last April at the age of 99. Other young members of the royal family in attendance are Peter Phillips's two daughters Savannah Phillips and Isla Phillips and Zara and Mike Tindall's eldest daughter, Mia.

The Queen put on a brave face in honour of her late husband Prince Philip as she attended the special memorial service at Westminster Abbey for him today. After weeks of uncertainty over whether she would be able to attend, the 95 year old monarch lead her family as she arrived at the London venue ready to celebrate the Duke of Edinburgh's life. Escorted by Prince Andrew down the aisle, the Royal sat next to her eldest son Prince Charles with a table in front of her.

Zara Tindall and her husband Mike have arrived at Westminster Abbey for Prince Philip's memorial service with their eight year old daughter Mia.The trio put on a sweet family display as they arrived smiling and united with the rest of the Royals for the important service, which also saw the Queen attend a public engagement for the first time since February 5. Zara, 40, wore a royal navy coat dress tied with a belt round the middle, and matched her ensemble with a hat covering her blonde locks.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have claimed they should have 'dressed down' on their dramatic royal tour last week.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were caught up in a media firestorm last week after anti-monarchy comments by political leaders and protests rom angry crowds cast a shadow over their Caribbean tour.Gaffes made by the couple included a 'poorly angled' photograph showing them interacting with children behind fences. Kate also appeared to be brutally snubbed by Jamaican politician and Miss World 1993 Lisa Hanna.Now, several commentators have said that the couple should have ditched their designer clothes and 'dressed-down' to avoid offending the locals.Writing in the Daily Mail, pro-royal columnist Jan Moir saved some sharp words for the Cambridges, first taking aim at William for adorning himself "in the tropical dress of his old regiment, trundling around a field in a jeep with his medals on his chest, his wife in a hat by his side and a ceremonial sword in his hand." "Dear God, it couldn’t have been more colonial if he had worn a pith helmet and driven a tank through the streets of Kingston", she added.Moir also criticised his efforts at damage control after several PR disasters in a row, saying that "every time he tried to help, he only made things worse" as he failed to emphasise the UK's role in ending slavery when expressing his "profound sorrow" for the British Empire's transgressions.Internet users also singled out their choice of clothing as having affected their reception on the tour, with one responding to the column by writing: "I think they should have dressed down a bit especially her.

J. Kim Murphy Richard Williams has weighed in on Will Smith’s controversial actions at the Academy Awards on Sunday night, when the actor walked on stage and slapped Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, during the ceremony.Shortly after the altercation, Smith won the Oscar for best actor for his portrayal of Richard Williams, the tennis coach father to Venus and Serena Williams, in “King Richard.”“We don’t know all the details of what happened,” Richard Williams told NBC News, via his son Chavoita LeSane. “But we don’t condone anyone hitting anyone else unless it’s in self-defense.”The incident between Smith and Rock stunned audiences, both inside the Dolby Theatre and watching from home, as it was not immediately clear whether the interaction was a staged skit.

Prince William must have returned from the Caribbean feeling as though he has a target on his back, a royal expert claims.William and Kate came under fire from protestors during their tour which was followed by scathing criticism of the Duke's speeches and the photos their PR team chose to share on social media.Specific events that have been widely labelled as unfortunate gaffes from the trip include poorly angled photographs of children reaching for the royal couple through fences, and Kate appearing to be openly snubbed by Jamaican politician Lisa Hanna.Anti-monarchy protests over the Royal Family's colonial past and Belize and Jamaica announcing their intentions to become republics did not help matters for the touring royals.

King Richard as the father of Venus and Serena Williams was Oscar nip, a portrait of shambling masculinity touched with pathos and humor. He was the early frontrunner, and his strategically timed memoir, Will, published in late 2021, only compounded his momentum. He won the BAFTA, the Golden Globe, and the Screen Actors’ Guild Award in the run-up to last night.

Loose Women’s Kelle Bryan has called out Prince William and Kate Middleton following their royal tour of the Caribbean. She had an awkward debate with Ruth Langsford as she said that the royal couple should apologise for slavery.

Prince William reportedly held emergency talks with senior aides following the backlash to his and Kate Middleton’s recent royal tour.The couple just completed an eight day tour around Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas, but the visit wasn’t without controversy.The trip faced backlash against the royal visit from some who called on the couple to address the growing anti-monarchy sentiment in the three Caribbean countries. Although the three countries gained independence last century, they still officially have the Queen as head of state.

Gary Lineker has offered Will Smith some tongue-in-cheek acting advice after the iconic actor lost control of his emotions in slapping Chris Rock live on stage at the Oscars. The Men in Black and I Am Legend star didn't take too kindly after Rock joked about the shaved head of wife Jada Pinkett Smith, who has suffered from alopecia.Smith left his seat and ascended steps onto the stage before smacking the startled comedian live on TV which was followed by a foul-mouthed rant before he picked up his first Academy Award, and Lineker knows exactly what he should do next.Lineker joked on Twitter: "Will Smith should play Muhammad Ali in a movie." Before adding: This is better than any of the movies." The BBC broadcaster was of course referring to the 2001 film, Ali, in which Smith portrays the greatest boxer in history through ten years of his early career.With one follower saying in response: "The tweet of the night goes to Gary Lineker."And another, more confused fan, writing: "He already did..

Will Smith has told the Academy Awards he hopes he'll be welcomed back again after he hit Chris Rock after a swipe at Jada Pinkett Smith.His apology comes after Will landed himself an Oscar for his role in King Richard and began to give a speech on how proud he felt to land the gong, but also referenced the scenes that had previously taken place.Will said his priority is to "love and protect people", adding: "I that to do what we do you've got to be able to take abuse. You've got to be able to have people talk crazy about you."In this business, you got to be able to have people disrespecting you.

Will Smith apologized to the Academy and his fellow best actor nominees in his winning acceptance speech, shortly after he went on stage and slapped Chris Rock for making a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith. He did not address Rock in his speech.“I want to apologize to the Academy. I want to apologize to all my fellow nominees.

Will Smith is an Oscar winner! Following a bit of controversy at Sunday’s 94th Academy Awards, the 53-year-old actor took home the Best Actor statuette for his role as Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena Williams, in King Richard.

As viewers were still processing an incident in which Will Smith walked onstage at the Oscars and slapped Chris Rock for making a joke about wife Jada Pinkett Smith, the King Richard star was announced as the night’s Best Actor winner.

Will Smithlooked more dashing than ever as he donned a classic black tuxedo while attending the94th Academy Awards, held at theat the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, with his wife Jada Pinkett Smith on Sunday evening.The53-year-old actor, who is nominated for an Oscar for best actor for his role as the father of Venus and Serena Williams in King Richard, appeared in high spirits as he flashed a beaming smile on the red carpet.He completed his dapper look with a black tie with some diamond detailing for a little extra flair as his longtime spouse, 50, turned heads in a emerald green ruched dresswith a high neck and long sleeves with a massive train. Handsome: Will Smith looked more dashing than ever as he donned a classic black tuxedo while attending the 94th Academy Awards, held at the at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, with his wife Jada Pinkett Smith on Sunday eveningJada, whoshaved her head this past summer, accessorized her glamorous dress with a pair of massive sparkly earrings in the shape of a flower.

Kate Middleton and Prince William spent their Caribbean royal tour meeting locals and taking in the rich culture of Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas. During their eight-day trip, the 40-year-old Duchess of Cambridge sported vibrantly colored outfits while participating in loads of activities, including playing drums at Bob Marley's former home, dancing with crowds, greeting locals, and making formal appearances. Though she's known for recycling her looks, Kate opted to mostly wear new ensembles during the tour, which she and William took part in to honor Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee year. Take a look at some of her most stunning styles!Matching the royal blue of the Belize flag, Kate wore a beautiful Jenny Packham lacy two-piece for her arrival in the Caribbean. In perhaps her most glam getup of the trip, Kate wowed in a sparkly pink gown by The Vampire's Wife at a reception in Belize. During her first full day of the tour in Belize, Kate rocked a colorful Tory Burch printed dress that allowed her plenty of room to show off her dance moves. Kate went full Laura Croft in this casual look while touring Belize's Caracol ruins.

Prince William is taking a minute to reflect following his and wife Kate Middleton's controversial royal tour of the Caribbean. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Belize, Jamaica, and the Bahamas over their eight-day tour in honor of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee year. While there, the couple was met with protests and calls for independence from the British royal family. On Sunday, after returning from the last leg of the trip, William, the second in line to the British throne, issued a rare statement acknowledging the backlash and the royal family's thoughts on the future of the Commonwealth. «Foreign tours are an opportunity to reflect.

Queen's dwindling health and Prince William and Kate's recent blunders are leading the Royal Family into "dangerous times", a royal biographer says. Christopher Wilson claims the monarchy faces an uphill battle to remain as head of state following "several awkward moments" as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge toured the Caribbean.