Prince Harry's "powder keg" UN speech which was mocked by a Supreme Court Judge has been labelled "strange, awkward and misplaced" by a royal expert. The speech from the Duke of Sussex marks another public appearance for the newly rebranded Sussex family, with a crucial period for Harry and Meghan Markle on the horizon. But the speech in New York may have caused some damage, with royal expert Eric Schiffer claiming it made Harry "an attack vector in areas that he was weak on." READ MORE: Prince Harry mocked by US Supreme Court Justice after wading into Roe V Wade debate The UN speech may provide a learning curve for the Sussexes, but it is an opportunity Schiffer believes Harry "should have passed on". Speaking to Daily Star, expert Schiffer said of the speech: "It was strange and awkward and misplaced. It was one of those choices that I think he should have passed on because it seemed unconscious. "Unconsciously uncomfortable for reasons that are logical in … [Read more...] about Prince Harry’s ‘powder keg’ UN speech dubbed ‘strange, awkward, and misplaced’
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‘Flippant’ Queen questioned future of Royal Family as popularity plummeted
The Queen is said to have doubted whether or not the Royal Family would survive after feeling her popularity with the public had fallen. Her Majesty had "flippantly" asked whether or not The Firm would survive the series of troubling blows, with a handful of royal experts discussing the reaction of royals to public opinion. A documentary titled The Real Windsors from Channel 4 has claimed that "people started attacking" the 96-year-old monarch for being "out of touch". READ MORE: Meghan and Harry's 'obsessive campaign' to win over royal fans amid Cambridge contest Royal experts were on hand to understand the doubts the Queen had during the early years of her reign as monarch, where she wondered whether the family had a future. Royal historian Robert Lacey said: "We know that the Queen herself was worried in these years about people's opinion of herself and the way she was doing her job. "There's even a quote, at this time, from someone who spoke to the Queen. … [Read more...] about ‘Flippant’ Queen questioned future of Royal Family as popularity plummeted
Rudi Koertzen dead aged 73: Tributes paid to iconic cricket umpire after car crash on way back from golf tournament
TRIBUTES have poured in for South African cricket umpire Rudi Koertzen, who has passed away aged 73. Koertzen died in a horrific car crash while on the way back from a golf tournament. RIP Rudi Koertzen, the slow finger of doom. Some of the best umpiring aesthetics I’ve seen pic.twitter.com/XAqTSfDqS0 — Tom Carpenter (@Carpo34) August 9, 2022 A family spokesperson said: "Rudi suffered fatal injuries after an accident near Stilbaai between Cape Town and Gqeberha." Rudi Jr confirmed his father's passing to South African website Algoa FM News. He said: "My father went to a golf tournament with some friends and they were expected to come back on Monday, but it seems they decided to play another round of golf." Koertzen's passing has shaken the cricket world to its core and prompted a slew of tributes for the late umpire. READ MORE IN SPORT MOR DRAMA Morgan slams Australia’s ‘hypocrisy’ as cricketer is allowed to play WITH … [Read more...] about Rudi Koertzen dead aged 73: Tributes paid to iconic cricket umpire after car crash on way back from golf tournament
Who is Ozzy Osbourne and when did he join Black Sabbath? Career, age, family and everything we know
Birmingham has been dubbed the ‘home of metal’ for a long time thanks to its long history of producing some of the genre’s most iconic acts. One of the second city’s biggest bands brought the 2022 Commonwealth Games to a thunderous close as Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath rocked the city’s Alexander Stadium. The band closed the games time in the city in style following performances from fellow Midlands acts Dexy’s Midnight Runners, UB40, Beverley Knight, Jorja Smith, Laura Mvula, Apache Indian, Goldie, Jacob Banks, Jaykae, Ash, Mahalia, Musical Youth, Neelam Gill, Panjabi MC, Raza Hussain, Talulah-Eve and The Selecter. The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward, declared the 2022 games closed after the flag handover to Victoria, the Australian state that will host the 2026 edition. The explosive closing ceremony has left many wondering all about metal star Ozzy Osbourne and his infamous rock’n’roll lifestyle. Here’s everything you need to know about the … [Read more...] about Who is Ozzy Osbourne and when did he join Black Sabbath? Career, age, family and everything we know