Prince Harry has lost a legal battle to pay for police protection when he visits Britain, with the High Court in London ruling against him. The decision was taken by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures after he and Meghan stepped down from their official roles in 2020. The court rejected the Duke of Sussex's assertion that the British government exceeded its authority when it denied him the right to hire police for security.
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On Saturday night, Swedish singer Loreen won the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, making her only the second performer to take the prize twice. Finland's Käärijä was a close second in a battle of the Nordic neighbors. The competition was hosted by Britain on behalf of Ukraine, who won last year but couldn't take up its right to hold the contest due to the war in Ukraine.
The Bidens attended the coronation and a special reception for heads of state, where they met with Kate Middleton. Mrs. Biden described the experience as “really surreal” and the couple’s union as a historic moment in British history, as Charles III is the first reigning monarch to marry a commoner.
On Saturday, May 6, Britain celebrated the coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey in London, the country's first coronation in 70 years. The ceremony was attended by more than 2,000 guests, including King Charles' first son, William, Prince of Wales, and his family. The Princess of Wales, Catherine, shined in a dazzling headpiece designed by Jess Collett x Alexander McQueen. The coronation of King Charles III is a historic moment for Britain, and the ceremony was a beautiful celebration of the occasion.
The coronation of King Charles III will take place on May 6th at Westminster Abbey, featuring the Stone of Scone as a symbol of Scotland's monarchy. The 335-pound stone was transported from Edinburgh Castle to London under tight security, and the coronation will also include traditional elements such as the anointing of the new king with holy oil and the presentation of the royal regalia. The journey of the Stone of Scone is a reminder of the long and storied history of Scotland's monarchy.
Richard Sharp, a Conservative Party donor, has resigned as chairman of the BBC after it was revealed he had arranged an 800,000 pound loan for Boris Johnson before he was appointed to the post. The loan was provided by a wealthy Canadian businessman and Sharp failed to disclose a potential conflict of interest. His resignation has further fuelled criticism of the BBC for bias and a lack of transparency.
The United States has successfully evacuated all personnel and their dependents from the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan, in response to the security situation and risk posed to personnel. The evacuation was ordered by President Joe Biden and the Sudanese military agreed to guarantee evacuation requests from the U.S., Britain, France and China. The State Department is advising U.S. citizens in Sudan to consider departing the country, and is providing limited emergency services to U.S. citizens, but not routine services.
The U.S. Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan has issued a security alert warning American citizens to stay in their homes due to escalating violence in the country. The Sudanese military has agreed to guarantee evacuation requests made by the U.S., Britain, France and China, and is coordinating efforts to evacuate citizens and diplomats from Sudan on military aircraft. The Embassy has warned against all travel to Sudan and urged those in the country to remain in their homes and avoid large gatherings.