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The Palace has been blasted for "stumbling around without a map" when dealing with the Queen's flurry of recent health issues, a royal commentator has claimed. The Queen's health has come into question a number of times over the last few months, with the longest-reigning Monarch missing out on certain events at the Platinum Jubilee . Her recent outings showed her using a cane for support, and just a few months ago the 96-year-old suffered with coronavirus . READ MORE: £15m UK mansion on sale where MI6 held Nazi 'second in line to Hitler' prisoner But one royal expert believes that palace officials and staffers have created a "seriously murky, complicated territory" over the health of Her Majesty. Daniela Elser wrote: "However, we are in some seriously murky, complicated territory here and the Palace seems to be stumbling around without a map, compass, head torch, hiking boots or any vague sense of direction. "If the Palace continues to remain rigidly … [Read more...] about Palace ‘stumbling around without a map’ when dealing with Queen’s health issues

A revamp of the Royal Family could take place once Prince Charles becomes king. The heir apparent is apparently willing to cut off some of the Queen's "favourites" in an attempt to "slim down" the family, according to some royal experts, My London reports . Charles has been the heir apparent for over 69 years, the longest-waiting heir ever and at his current age of 73, he will also become the oldest British monarch to take the throne. READ MORE: Kate Middleton and Prince William's birthday message to Meghan sparks fans' fury According to biographer Matthew Dennison, he has suggested that when Charles inevitably becomes king, the royal family under Charles will be cut down to just a few important members, including the likes of his son Prince William and Kate Middleton . He said: "Prince Edward, seemingly a bit wet and a tad irritating to the rest of us, was always his parents’ favourite." Another royal expert, Richard Palmer, discussed whether Prince … [Read more...] about Queen’s ‘favourite’ relatives might be cut off by Prince Charles to ‘slim down’ family

Published 30 October 2018 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy and his wife have laid a wreath in memory of club boss Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha after his death in a helicopter crash. The aircraft came down in a car park moments after taking off from the King Power Stadium on Saturday evening. Vardy and wife Rebekah were visibly moved during a visit to a memorial outside the ground. The pair added their own floral tribute to thousands of others left at the stadium. Mr Vichai, two members of his staff, the pilot and a passenger all died at the scene. Mr and Mrs Vardy returned to the stadium earlier with club ambassador Alan Birchenall to visit the memorial. Mr Birchenall had been asked by Leicester City to lay a wreath on behalf of West Ham United. He said the last few days had been a "horrible, horrible time" for him and … [Read more...] about Leicester City helicopter crash: Jamie and Rebekah Vardy visit memorial

Published 3 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A girl who had a heart and lung bypass after she was found submerged in a fountain has celebrated her third birthday at home. Grace, from Torfaen, was unconscious when she was rescued during a family day trip to Fishponds Park in Griffithstown on 12 July. She was pulled from the water by a passer-by after she went missing when her parents' attention was diverted. Grace has been allowed home after time in hospitals in Leicester and Cardiff. Two-year-old on life-support after fountain fall Her parents were told she is lucky to have survived and say her recovery has been "miraculous". Her mother Hannah Lear had been warned children who had similar accidents to Grace often do not survive. But she said: "Grace is doing absolutely amazing and she's thoroughly enjoying being back home with us and her … [Read more...] about Fountain fall: Grace home for third birthday after recovery

Published 20 July Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A two-year-old girl found submerged in a fountain has returned to Wales, but remains in a critical condition. Grace, from Torfaen, was unconscious when she was rescued during a family day trip to Fishponds Park in Griffithstown on 12 July. She was taken to the specialist unit in Leicester where she had previously had a heart and lung bypass. Grace has now returned to hospital in Cardiff though remains on a ventilator, her mother Hannah Lear said. She was unconscious and not breathing when pulled from the park fountain last week. She was given CPR by passers-by who kept her alive until emergency services arrived. Two-year-old on life-support after fountain fall She was taken to Leicester but doctors have given her the all-clear to be moved closer to home, at the University Hospital of Wales. Mrs … [Read more...] about Fountain fall: Grace, two, still critically ill

Passaram cinco anos desde os ataques na grande artéria de Barcelona de La Ramblas e em Cambrils - duas cidades espanholas repletas de turistas, na região da Catalunha. No atentado terrorista morreram 16 pessoas e aproximadamente 100 ficaram feridas. Esta quarta-feira Barcelona fez um memorial em homenagem às vítimas, com a presença de figuras políticas da cidade; do Parlamento da Catalunha; do governo espanhol e de quem quis deixar um pequeno gesto, com uma flor. A presidente da Câmara de Barcelona, Ada Colau, veio apresentar as condolências a Jumarie Querimit Catman, uma australiana que perdeu o filho de sete anos no ataque. A 17 de Agosto de 2017, por volta das cinco da tarde, uma carrinha entrou pela movimentada rua de Barcelona abalroando dezenas de transeuntes. Horas mais tarde, às cinco da manhã, elementos da mesma célula terrorista atropelaram mais quatro pessoas em Cambrils envolvendo-se num tiroteio com a polícia. … [Read more...] about Cinco anos depois dos atentados em Las Ramblas

Published 31 October 2018 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The son of Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha has thanked people for their "overwhelming support" following his father's death. Aiyawatt, known as Top, said he was "extremely proud to have such an extraordinary father" after he died in a helicopter crash on Saturday night. He said he would now try to carry on his father's "big vision and dreams". Mr Vichai, two members of staff, the pilot and his partner all died in the crash outside the King Power Stadium. On Monday, Aiyawatt laid a wreath with his mother and Mr Vichai's wife, Aimon, outside the stadium, where thousands of tributes have been left by fans and well-wishers. A book of condolence has opened at the ground to those who died and buildings have been turned blue in tribute. In a statement, Mr Vichai's son thanked people for their … [Read more...] about Leicester City helicopter crash: Son hails ‘extraordinary father’

By Lisa Summers Published 1 hour ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics UK contaminated blood inquiry As a young boy in the 1970s Myles Hutchison was treated at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for haemophilia, with blood products that he later discovered were contaminated. At the age of 12, Myles, who grew up in Leith, was told he had developed hepatitis. Now 50, he is one of about 4,000 people who will receive compensation as a victim of the blood scandal which saw thousands of people contract HIV or hepatitis C in the 1970s and 1980s through NHS treatments. Patients with haemophilia and other bleeding disorders were unaware that the Factor VIII blood clotting products they were given were contaminated. Some died after developing AIDS and others developed serious chronic conditions. "There was a stigma attached to it," Myles says, "and I … [Read more...] about Contaminated blood: If I was paid in tears I’d be a billionaire

Ben Stokes may have trouble getting his ideas across when using the written word but there is no question his message has been heard at all levels of the English game after only four Tests as permanent captain. “It’s the last time I will ever write on a whiteboard because I needed to ask how to spell ‘environment’,” he said at Lord’s on Wednesday when describing his first team talk earlier this week after five weeks apart. England did not appoint Stokes for his academic brilliance but do not underestimate the sharpness of his brain and streetwise intelligence. He has stamped his mark on this team quicker than any captain in recent memory and exudes an authority in a few weeks that some of his predecessors failed to manage after years in the job. Just look at how the England Lions eviscerated South Africa last week for 672 at 5.74 an over, and how county batsmen have tried to up their scoring rates to get noticed . “Durham played Middlesex when I was training at Durham and … [Read more...] about Ben Stokes is reshaping cricket and ranks as England’s most powerful captain in generations

A pensioner charged with causing a baby boy’s death through careless driving has walked free from court after jurors found that her undiagnosed dementia was to blame. In what is understood to be an extremely rare case, the jury at Cambridge Crown Court decided that Shelagh Robertson could not be held responsible for the death as did not know what she was doing at the time because she was unknowingly suffering from the disease. The 75-year-old was driving home from a shopping trip to Tesco when she turned into the path of a van on the A10 at Waterbeach in Cambridgeshire on Jan 22 last year. The collision forced the van onto the pavement, where it hit Rachael Thorold and her five-month-old son Louis, killing him and throwing Mrs Thorold into the air, causing her serious injuries. Judge Mark Bishop told jurors that in order to return a special verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity, they must be satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that Mrs Robertson had dementia … [Read more...] about Pensioner cleared of causing baby’s death after jury decides undiagnosed dementia is insanity