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The first part of the Prince of Wales\u2019 documentary about ending homelessness launched last night
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Prince William<\/a> faced an uncomfortable moment <\/a>during the premiere of his documentary,\u00a0Prince William: We Can End Homelessness<\/em>, which aired its first part on Wednesday night.
In the film, the Prince of Wales, 42, was confronted by Lord John Bird, founder of The Big Issue, who challenged him to address the \u201cfailed thinking\u201d surrounding homelessness.
Lord Bird bluntly stated he wanted no \u201cb******t\u201d in their discussions, urging the prince to spearhead a new approach through his Homewards programme – an ambitious initiative aiming to end homelessness within five years.
He criticised the fragmented efforts of local authorities, charities, and government departments over the past three decades.
William responded with an invitation for open dialogue, adding: \u201cI\u2019m conscious that it\u2019s a team environment, please do feel free to pile in when you need to.\u201d
The Prince\u2019s goal of ending homelessness has been inspired by his childhood experiences<\/a> visiting shelters with his late mother, Princess Diana<\/a>.
On the ITV series, he shared an anecdote about visiting a homeless charity with his mother, Diana, and brother, Harry. The second part of the documentary will air tonight.
Prince William has faced an uncomfortable moment during the premiere of his documentary,\u00a0Prince William: We Can End Homelessness<\/em>, which aired its first part last tonight.
In the film, the Prince of Wales, 42, was confronted by Lord John Bird, founder of The Big Issue, who challenged him to address the \u201cfailed thinking\u201d surrounding homelessness.
Lord Bird bluntly stated he wanted no \u201cb******t\u201d in their discussions, urging the prince to spearhead a new approach through his Homewards programme – an ambitious initiative aiming to end homelessness within five years.
\u201cWe need the expertise of everybody,\u201d Lord Bird said during their meeting in episode one.
He criticised the fragmented efforts of local authorities, charities, and government departments over the past three decades.
William responded with an invitation for open dialogue, adding: \u201cI\u2019m conscious that it\u2019s a team environment… please do feel free to pile in when you need to.\u201d
To which Lord Bird replied: \u201cI hope you mean that,\u201d before jokingly adding: \u201cSorry, I\u2019m jumping in.\u201d
The Prince\u2019s goal of ending homelessness has been inspired by his childhood experiences visiting shelters with his late mother, Princess Diana.
Lieutenant Colonel Johnny Thompson, affectionately dubbed the \u2018hot equerry\u2019, has announced his\u00a0engagement\u00a0to Olivia Lewis, his girlfriend of 18 months.
The announcement, first reported in The Times, has sent ripples through royal circles, as admirers of the dashing equerry come to terms with his impending\u00a0nuptials.
The engagement announcement read: \u201cThe engagement is announced between Lieutenant Colonel Jonny Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Thompson of Morpeth, Northumberland, and Olivia Rose, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Lewis OBE of Primrose Hill,\u00a0London.\u201d
You can read the full story below:<\/em>
King Charles and Queen Camilla could be among the attendees at the wedding of the \u2018hot equerry\u2019
With 21 deluxe rooms, private gardens and open-air showers, the SOUKYA spa resort looks to be the perfect stop-off for King Charles on his way back from his tour in Australia and Samoa.
The health care centre, spread over 30 acres of scented orchards, is a renowned resort for celebrity clientele, with the likes of Dame Emma Thompson and the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu having stayed there.
It\u2019s been reported that King Charles and Queen Camilla have enjoyed morning yoga sessions along with rejuvenation treatments at the \u00a33,000-a-week site.
The Palace issued a statement on Sunday revealing that King Charles will return to regular overseas trips next year as he adapts to living with cancer.
An update about the state of the King\u2019s health or his treatment has not been given but the news that Charles will take on more overseas trips suggests his cancer is being managed successfully.
Queen Camilla is reportedly feeling \u201cterrified\u201d following King Charles\u2019s recent admissions about his health, with sources suggesting she fears he may be \u201crushing\u201d his cancer recovery.
Friends close to the Queen have expressed their concerns over the King\u2019s determination to return to full duties too quickly after his diagnosis earlier this year.
While Buckingham Palace outlines plans for Charles to return to a \u201cfull\u201d schedule of international travel next year, concerns about his well-being remain.
A senior palace official told GBNews:\u201cWe\u2019re now working on a pretty normal-looking full overseas tour program for next year.\u201d
However, this push for a robust itinerary raises alarm for Camilla, who is worried about the implications of such commitments on her husband\u2019s health.
\u201cIt\u2019s hard to overstate the joy that he takes from duty and service,\u201d the official added.
Donald Trump\u2019s son, Eric, has attacked Meghan Markle describing the Duchess of Sussex as \u201cpretty unpopular\u201d.
A row between the Trumps and the Sussexes was ignited in 2016 after Meghan described the former US president of being \u201cdivisive\u201d and misogynistic\u201d during an interview on The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore.
Three years later, the Republican candidate replied by saying: \u201cI didn\u2019t know she was nasty,\u201d and attempted to dismiss the comment.
In 2020, Trump slammed Meghan again and said: \u201cI\u2019m not a fan of hers. I wish a lot of luck to Harry, he\u2019s going to need it.\u201d
Now, his son has hit out at Harry. He told the\u00a0Daily Mail<\/em>: \u201cKate, I think she conducts herself so incredibly well and has been such a rock in the next generation of the family.
\u201cAnd William, obviously I don\u2019t really think has made a misstep.
\u201cAnd yet, you look at this one black sheep [Harry] who doesn\u2019t exactly know where he is, led by a wife who\u2019s pretty unpopular, both here and over where you are.\u201d
Tom Parker Bowles\u00a0has lifted the lid on the cooking of his mother, Queen\u00a0Camilla, and the meals they ate at home while he was growing up.
Describing Camilla as a \u201cgood, basic cook\u201d, he said she perfected slow-cooked scrambled eggs (always on the Aga) and roast chicken \u2013 but steered clear of all spice and curries.
Never following a recipe, she relied on \u201cvery, very simple food\u201d while providing meals for Tom and his sister Laura at their home near Chippenham in Wiltshire.
Read the full story below: <\/em>
Cooking expert Tom Parker Bowles also tells of his mother\u2019s special way of scrambling eggs\u2013 and which meal still causes Buckingham Palace to grind to a halt
The view of the monarchy in the UK remains overwhelmingly positive, writes\u00a0Alan Rusbridger<\/a>.
But the public deserve full transparency on the family\u2019s staggering wealth:
The view of the monarchy in the UK remains overwhelmingly positive, writes Alan Rusbridger. But the public deserve full transparency on the family\u2019s staggering wealth
Princess Kate has developed a notably close relationship with King Charles in recent months.
Known for her connections with various royals, Kate’s bond with the King appears to have deepened after both faced significant health challenges this year.
The Princess of Wales and the King underwent surgeries at the same hospital, both receiving cancer diagnoses shortly after their procedures.
This shared experience has seemingly strengthened their relationship, lending credence to Prince Harry\u2019s assertion that illness can bring families closer together.
A source close to the Palace revealed that King Charles made a poignant gesture during Kate\u2019s health scare in January, visiting her in her hospital room while he was also a patient at the London Clinic for his own prostate surgery.
According to Palace sources, the King views Kate with deep affection, considering her as a daughter.
\u201cThey are very close, and he thinks of Catherine as his daughter,\u201d the source said.
Queen Elizabeth offered a crucial piece of advice to her grandsons, Princes William and Harry.
According to royal author Angela Levin, the late Queen, who passed away at 96, was increasingly troubled by what she perceived as a misalignment in their priorities.
Levin\u2019s book, \u2018Harry: Conversations with the Prince\u2019, reveals that the Queen expressed her worries in a direct nine-word warning: the brothers must \u201cthink of the nation\u2019s needs rather than their own.\u201d
At the time, the Queen\u2019s concerns were particularly focused on Harry\u2019s vision for his role within the family.
Mr Levin said that Duke of Sussex envisioned a life for the young royals that embraces a sense of \u201cordinary life,\u201d suggesting that their familial obligations might sometimes take precedence over their commitments to the monarchy.
This perspective seemed at odds with the Queen\u2019s traditional views on royal responsibilities.
Insiders close to the royal family said that this was a serious concern for the Queen, who, while known for her stoic demeanour, felt the weight of her legacy and the institution she represented.
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