Beauty queens use ‘national dress’ round to call for end to ‘violence and discrimination’

Miss Universe 2021 contestants made a fashion and political statement during the ‘national dress’ round of the 69th annual beauty competition on Friday morning.  Lola de los Santos Biccò, the official representative for Uruguay, appeared onstage at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Florida donning a multi-coloured ensemble with a powerful message which read: … Read more

Gayle King set to delve into the Queen’s private life for new CBS special

CBS anchor Gayle King is set to lift the lid on the Queen’s private life and her future without late husband Prince Philip for a new TV special that will air just weeks after the network sent shockwaves through the heart of the Royal Family by broadcasting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s bombshell interview with … Read more

Gayle King will delve into the Queen’s private life for new CBS special

CBS anchor Gayle King is set to lift the lid on the Queen’s private life and her future without late husband Prince Philip for a new TV special that will air just weeks after the network sent shockwaves through the heart of the Royal Family by broadcasting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s bombshell interview with … Read more

HENRY DEEDES asks could there have been a more poignant symbol of the Queen’s recent loss?

For decades, she presided over the State Opening of Parliament beneath the gold canopy in the House of Lords, her husband perched loyally by her side. When Philip retired, the Queen’s eldest son dutifully stepped up from the substitute’s bench to offer his support as she announced the Government’s legislative agenda. But yesterday, as she … Read more

HENRY DEEDES asks could there have been a more poignant symbol of the Queen’s recent loss?

For decades, she presided over the State Opening of Parliament beneath the gold canopy in the House of Lords, her husband perched loyally by her side. When Philip retired, the Queen’s eldest son dutifully stepped up from the substitute’s bench to offer his support as she announced the Government’s legislative agenda. But yesterday, as she … Read more

Where is social care plan? Just nine words devoted to key issue in Queen’s Speech

Downing Street set itself on a collision course with social care reform campaigners today after the key issue warranted just nine words in the Queen’s Speech. Senior Tories including former health secretary Jeremy Hunt and deputy prime minister Damian Green warned today that ongoing delays over making sweeping changes to the system were causing ‘incredible … Read more

Boris’s ‘rocket fuel’ Queen’s Speech for the Blue Wall

Boris Johnson left No10 for Parliament today as he plans to heap pressure on stricken Keir Starmer with a Queen’s Speech aiming to ‘level up’ jobs and investment in former Labour heartlands. The PM will try to cement his new ‘Blue Wall’ vowing people will no longer have to move to London for decent work, and … Read more

Boris’s ‘rocket fuel’ Queen’s Speech for the Blue Wall

Boris Johnson will heap pressure on stricken Keir Starmer today with a Queen’s Speech aiming to ‘level up’ jobs and investment in former Labour heartlands. The PM will move to cement his new ‘Blue Wall’ vowing people will no longer have to move to London for decent work, and boosting education opportunities for those who have … Read more

Queen’s Speech will see PM reclaim powers to call early elections

Boris Johnson paves way for an early general election in 2023 to turn the screw on Labour: PM will reclaim powers to go to the country early as Queen’s Speech looks toward axing of Fixed-term Parliaments Act Queen’s Speech tomorrow will include moves to axe Fixed-term Parliaments Act The legislation means that elections should usually … Read more

Queen’s cousin Olga Romanoff says she’s always admired Prince Philip, who didn’t take ‘b*******’

The Queen’s ‘rebellious’ cousin Princess Olga Romanoff has said she would have been ‘a lousy imperial royal’ because she would ‘rather shovel sh** than dress up’. Princess Olga, 71, is the daughter of Prince Andrew, Tsar Nicholas II’s eldest nephew, who escaped Russia on a British warship in 1919, and the Queen’s cousin. Speaking to … Read more