Legendary British actress and politician Glenda Jackson passed away at the age of 87 after a short illness. She was a successful actress, winning two Academy Awards, and a successful politician, representing Hampstead and Highgate in the British Parliament from 1992-2015. Her death has been met with an outpouring of love and respect from her colleagues and fans, who will remember her for her incredible legacy.
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Prince Harry has made history by becoming the first high-ranking member of the British royal family to appear as a witness in court in 130 years. He is accusing the publishers of Britain's Daily Mirror tabloid newspaper of obtaining information about him and his late mother, Diana, the Princess of Wales, illegally through phone hacking and other unlawful methods. In his testimony, Prince Harry spoke of the pain and suffering his mother endured at the hands of the British press, calling the actions of some British tabloids "utterly vile".
Prince Harry, second son of Britain's King Charles III, made history on Tuesday when he appeared in London's High Court to testify against a tabloid publisher he accuses of phone hacking and other unlawful snooping. This is the first time a senior member of Britain's royal family has appeared in court to give testimony since the 19th century, and Harry's statement accuses the publisher of using unlawful techniques on an “industrial scale” to get scoops. Harry is suing the tabloid publisher for unlawful information gathering, and his appearance in court is a historic moment for the British monarchy.
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.
Martin Amis, a celebrated British novelist and cultural icon, passed away on Friday from cancer of the esophagus. He was the son of novelist Kingsley Amis and was awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the David Cohen Prize for Literature. His works, including “Money,” “The Information,” “London Fields,” and “Experience,” will continue to inspire readers for generations to come.
China's special envoy to Europe is visiting Ukraine, Russia, and other European countries this week as tensions between Ukraine and Russia remain high. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on a diplomatic offensive to secure military aid from France, Germany, and the UK, while his troops are making gains against the Kremlin. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praised Ukraine's bravery and promised to give them hundreds more missiles and attack drones. China is seeking to play a role in the conflict, though it is unclear what that role will be.
MGN, the publisher of the Daily Mirror, has admitted to unlawfully gathering information about Prince Harry and other celebrities and apologized for its actions. The trial, which began Wednesday, will determine if the Mirror Group is liable for damages for the alleged phone hacking. The case is being closely watched by the British media, as it could set a precedent for how the press is regulated in the U.K.
King Charles III was crowned in a historic ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, with his son Prince Harry in attendance. The coronation was met with both celebration and protest, as some people gathered in Trafalgar Square to show their support for the Duchess of Sussex, while others held up posters reading "not my king". Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams has suggested that King Charles III should reach out to Harry and Meghan after the coronation.