Colin Jost kicked off Weekend Update with a couple of Oscar yuks, including one that reference John Travolta and how he botched Idina Menzel’s name at the 2014 Academy Awards.
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King Charles has met with Ukrainian military recruits at a Wiltshire training camp to mark one year since the outbreak of war with Russia. At an undisclosed location in Wiltshire, the King looked on intently as the men – many civilians who have no experience of the military – stormed a trench a few hundred metres away as the mock gun battle raged.The royal was all smiles as he greeted the men, who will return to fight in Ukraine once their training complete.
He told one of their senior officers when he first arrived: “You are amazing, I don’t know how you do it. I am full of admiration.” The recruits were part of a group of 200 men about to begin week four of their training under the command of Major Tony Harris, from New Zealand’s armed forces, who talked the King through the operation.The King also took part in a hongi - the traditional Maori greeting where two people greet each other by rubbing noses.The hongi is an important part of New Zealand's culture and means the two people are now 'unified'.
Speaking afterwards about his chat with Charles, Major Harris said: “We were talking about the fact they’ve returned to trench warfare and the contrast with World War One and how we’re back in trenches in the 21st century. “Because of the really stout defence the Ukrainians have put in – they’ve been able to hold Russian forces to pretty much a stalemate in large parts of the theatre – the large part of holding the line is digging in and preparing for the worst.
“We’ve always dug fortification as defensive measures. Artillery fire hasn’t changed, with shells falling from the sky you still need something to protect you and it just makes sense that this is where we’ve got to in this war.” As the first anniversary of the
.Colin Jost kicked off Weekend Update with a couple of Oscar yuks, including one that reference John Travolta and how he botched Idina Menzel’s name at the 2014 Academy Awards.
Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh proudly paraded their newfound royal titles on the Scottish capital's iconic Royal Mile on Friday, 10 March.The younger brother of King Charles III was bestowed the 'Duke' mantle on his 59th birthday– serving his late father Prince Phillip's wish – and while marking the one-year anniversary since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Edward spoke of feeling overwhelmed by the honour itself, according to The Independent. Addressing his audience, he shared to a chorus of cheers: "Thank you very much indeed for welcoming us to Edinburgh today on, indeed, a very special and slightly overwhelming day for – now – my wife, the Duchess." The 58 year old's former title was Countess of Wessex – equal in rank to Edward, the long-time Earl of Wessex.
The King has honoured the late Queen and Philip's wishes by handed his father's title the Duke of Edinburgh to his brother Prince Edward.
The King has handed his late father’s title the Duke of Edinburgh to his brother Prince Edward, honouring the late Queen and Philip’s wishes. Charles conferred the title on the former Earl of Wessex in celebration of Edward’s 59th birthday on Friday.
Sophie Wessex was in high spirits as she cuddled up with a cute rabbit during a visit to The Countryside Education Trust. The 58 year old royal put on a casual display during the trip to Beaulieu, Hampshire - opting for comfortable jeans and a stylish navy parka. She was braced against the wintry conditions with a grey wool jumper and scarf - completing her look with brown leather boots with her hair styled in bouncy curls.The Countess of Wessex was warmly greeted by members of the trust as she arrived for the engagement - and later she looked over the moon as she held the adorable rabbit.
Eddie Izzard has revealed her brand new name in a podcast interview.
Lidl has submitted plans for a ‘high quality’ new store on the site of a Stockport industrial works. The budget supermarket giant confirmed it was drawing up proposals for Cheadle Heath Works last year, and has now lodged an application with the council.
Prince Harry had a lot to say in his new interview!
Kelly Osbourne's introducing her baby boy to the world on her own terms, and that means, for the time being, it's only a sneak peek.The 38-year-old British star took to Instagram on Friday and shared the first picture of her baby son, Sydney. In the photo, Kelly expresses a surprised look on her face while holding Sydney.
Nick Cannon and Luann de Lesseps are getting flirty!
King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla are set to visit France and Germany for the first state visits of his new reign, it has been announced. The royal couple will use the occasion to "celebrate Britain’s relationship" with the two countries through an array of engagements. It will be the first time that Charles, 74, has travelled abroad in an official capacity since becoming King.
While it's nothing new, and we're certainly not complaining, Harry Styles' name is inescapable right now.
King Charles's 37th birthday. He has since opened up about their close relationship before her death and admitted she would often "do the dishes" to have a break from her royal life.
It’s a royal race-off! Prince William and Princess Kate got competitive while taking a spin class together on Tuesday, February 28.
Wu-Tang Clan and Nas have announced a sprawling world tour for this year, covering Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the UK and North America from May to October. The new run marks a continuation of the co-headlined ‘N.Y. State Of Mind’ tour – named for Nas’ 1994 ‘Illmatic’ cut – which initially hit the North American touring circuit over 25 dates last year.
died in August having battled breast cancer since 1992. She was 73.READ MORE: Olivia Newton-John – 1948-2022: girl-next-door who lived her best life to the endDuring the state memorial ceremony, Sir Elton John said her “bravery and optimism” would stay with him forever (via the Guardian).Appearing via a video link, John added: “She was such a wonderful force of nature, she was funny, kind, warm and talented and every time we got together we laughed and laughed and laughed.
King Charles III is continuing to show his support for Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The 74-year-old British monarch shared a message marking the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.«It has now been a year that the people of Ukraine have suffered unimaginably from an unprovoked full-scale attack on their nation,» he wrote.
Harry Styles will legally have to take part in New Zealand’s census because he is playing in Auckland on the day it is happening.Unlike in the UK, foreign visitors who are in New Zealand on the day of the census have to take part. The census, which is taken every five years, falls on March 7, the day Styles plays his only New Zealand show of his ‘Love On Tour’ world tour.A spokesperson for the New Zealand government’s census team told The Guardian that Styles would have to take part.
The King has held an audience with the president of the German parliament. Charles, who is expected to become the first British monarch to address the Bundestag during a state visit to Germany later this month, welcomed Barbel Bas to Buckingham Palace on Wednesday afternoon.
Lorde and Sting have postponed and cancelled their respective upcoming shows in New Zealand following the destruction caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.The Category 3 cyclone hit the northern region of New Zealand’s North Island on February 12, before gradually tracking down the east coast and leaving widespread devastation in its wake. Two days later, New Zealand declared a state of emergency – only the third in its history – as Prime Minister Chris Hipkin described Cyclone Gabrielle as the country’s “most significant weather event” to occur this century.At the time of writing, the death toll of Cyclone Gabrielle stands at 11, with more than 5,000 people remaining uncontactable across New Zealand.