Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn have reportedly split after four years together, with Entertainment Tonight reporting that the split was not dramatic and occurred a few weeks ago. The couple had kept their relationship mostly private, only being photographed together publicly at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards, and Swift had given Alwyn a shoutout after winning the Grammy for Album of the Year. It is unclear what the future holds for the former couple, but fans are likely hoping for the best.
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Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles III is taking the issue of the monarchy's ties to slavery "profoundly seriously" and has committed to giving academics access to the royal collection and archives. This is the first time the British monarchy has publicly acknowledged its ties to slavery and has sparked a debate about the monarchy's role in the slave trade, including questions about the extent of its involvement and the implications of this involvement. Historians have argued that the monarchy should take responsibility and make reparations for the suffering caused by the slave trade.
Buckingham Palace has released the invitation for the upcoming coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the first time Camilla has been referred to as Queen. The invitation was sent to more than 2,000 guests, including First Lady Jill Biden on behalf of the United States, the first time since 1953 that a U.S. president has not attended the coronation of a British monarch. The invitation marks the first time that Queen Camilla has been referred to as Queen, and the coronation will take place on an as-yet-unspecified date.
Amsterdam is launching a campaign to discourage British tourists from visiting the city for the purpose of getting “trashed”. The campaign targets visitors between 18-35 and shows a video advertisement of an intoxicated man being arrested and jailed. The message is clear: the city is asking young British men to “stay away” if they plan to visit the city to cut loose and “go wild”.
Rear Admiral Barry Black (Ret.), the Senate chaplain, opened the legislative session with a powerful prayer for lawmakers to take action in the wake of the recent school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee. He urged them to reject “the paralysis of analysis” and move beyond “thoughts and prayers” to make a difference. Black invoked the words of Edmund Burke, “All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing,” as a reminder of the urgent need for gun control legislation.
Prince Harry made a surprise appearance at the High Court in London on Monday to join seven high-profile figures, including Elton John, in a privacy case against the Associated Newspapers group. The group is accused of "gross breaches of privacy" and the hearing is expected to last several days with a potential major impact on the future of the British tabloid press.
Prince Harry made a surprise appearance at the Royal Courts of Justice in London for the first hearing of a high profile privacy case against the major British newspaper group, Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL). The case involves seven high-profile figures, including Elton John and Doreen Lawrence, and accuses ANL of engaging in criminal activity to obtain information on them. The outcome of the case could have a significant impact on the privacy rights of high-profile figures in the UK and is seen as a test of the UK's privacy laws.
King Charles III's state visit to France has been postponed due to the recent social unrest in Paris and other cities across France. The decision was taken by the British and French governments after trade unions called for a further day of nationwide strikes and demonstrations during the King’s visit. The protests are in response to Macron’s changes to the pension system, and the Elysee Palace has not yet announced when the King’s visit will be rescheduled.