Matty Healy, the 1975 frontman, went viral after making an appearance at the Good Vibes Festival in Malaysia. The singer took a moment from the band’s performance to protest the local anti-LGBTQ laws and kissed a male bandmate on stage.
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The Queen brought laughter to the 75th anniversary of the NHS as she joked that she "shared a birthday" with the renowned institution. The King and Queen were guests of honour at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh to mark the milestone anniversary meeding medical professionals, patients, and members of the public.
The NHS, the world's most prominent healthcare system, was established on July 5, 1948. Its historic inauguration took place at Manchester's Park Hospital, which is now known as Trafford General Hospital. The then-health secretary, Aneurin Bevan, spearheaded the drive for a universal healtcare system, free at the point of admission.
During her time at the hospital, Queen Camilla had the opportunity to chat with a group of elderly patients. Commenting on the NHS anniversary, she playfully remarked: "I'm 75, I'm the same age as the NHS – we share a birthday."
Meanwhile, in another corner of the Royal Infirmary, King Charles engaged in conversation with some of the oldest patients. Reflecting on his own age of 74, he quipped: "You get to the age I am, things don't work as well as they used to."
To commemorate the special occasion, the Royal couple took part in cutting an NHS birthday cake, symbolising their support and admiration for the healthcare system.
During their comprehensive tour of the hospital, King Charles and Camilla delved into various departments, meeting maternity staff ranging from midwives to obstetricians.
Queen Camilla took a moment to engage in conversation with doctors Zack Hassan, 28, and Robert Cronshaw, 29. Dr. Hassan, known for co-hosting the Healthy Discussions podcast when he is not tending to patients, shared an amusing anecdote from his interaction with Camilla. He said: “She said to
Matty Healy, the 1975 frontman, went viral after making an appearance at the Good Vibes Festival in Malaysia. The singer took a moment from the band’s performance to protest the local anti-LGBTQ laws and kissed a male bandmate on stage.
King Charles and Queen Camilla have wished the monarch's grandson Prince George happy birthday. George, who is second in line to the throne, has been pictured sitting on a set of steps at Windsor ahead of his 10th birthday.The photograph has been shared on social media in a Royal tradition where a new official image is shared on momentous occasions.
Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Do you think you have what it takes to cater for royalty? If so then read on because this job might be right up your street. The Royal Household are looking for a Premier Sous Chef for King Charles III and Queen Camilla and have advertised the job on LinkedIn. Their lucky candidate will be based at Buckingham Palace and oversee the operations of the Royal Kitchens.Their role will be to oversee staff lunches and grand banquets.They will also work strategically with the Head Chef and Royal Chef to revive traditional dishes and encourage new menu ideas.
With 'heavy hearts', doctors took to the streets to demand better pay and conditions - warning the NHS could face a 'bleak' future if a deal isn't struck. Scores of medics took part as the 48-hour strike began on Thursday (July 20). It's the first walkout of its kind in a decade.
late last week, actors and anyone covered by its collective bargaining agreement with AMPTP have been prohibited from not just production work, but promotional appearances.Host Sean Hannity cleared the air about Caviezel’s appearance straightaway: “By the way, this is separate and apart from SAG and the strike that’s going on,” he said. “I want to make a point that you’re not in any way going against that, is that correct?”“Yes,” Caviezel responded.
Barton Aerodrome has issued a statement after a brawl broke out beside a stage at a popular music festival on Saturday night (July 15).
Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Hundreds of well wishers lined the streets of St Ives as King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Cornwall for the first time since the coronation in May. Holidaymakers joined local residents, children, babies and dogs as Charles and Camilla walked through the picturesque seaside town.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle skipped King Charles' Scottish Coronation in Edinburgh yesterday as their rift with the royal family continues.
Celebrations to mark the King and Queen’s Coronation have begun in Scotland with a people’s procession through the streets of Edinburgh.The nation saw Charles and Camilla crowned just eight weeks ago during an ancient ceremony where the monarch gave a pledge to “serve”. Now a service of thanksgiving and dedication for the King and Queen will take place at St Giles’ Cathedral in the Scottish capital, where the monarch will be presented with the Honours of Scotland, the country’s crown jewels.The Honours of Scotland are the oldest Crown Jewels in Britain and have been present at many of the major royal ceremonial events over the past five centuries.
Kate Middleton and Prince William showed a rare public display of affection when she briefly tapped him on the bum, as they joined King Charles and Queen Camilla in Scotland. The King and Queen were presented with the Scottish crown jewels in a huge service today, which has been referred to by some royal watchers as the "second Coronation." Kate, who was a vision in a beautiful blue ensemble, raised some eyebrows during the ceremony when, despite the formality of the occasion she appeared to show off her cheeky side by tapping her husband on the behind and they whispering something in his ear.
King Charles will visit Scotland today as he marks his ascension to the throne with a series of events for a 'second Coronation' celebration.
, Kate Middleton did a style 180, donning a bright royal blue ensemble for an official visit to Scotland.Known as the Duchess of Rothesay while in Scotland (the UK is one country and four countries; don’t worry about it), she and her husband were attending a National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication for King Charles III and Queen Camilla, held at St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh.
Prince William and Kate Middleton tagged along to Scotland for an event honoring King Charles III as the new monarch and Queen Camilla.William, Charles and Camilla all donned traditional royal garb, while Middleton looked stunning in a long blue coat — to go along with her blue heels and blue hat — at a ceremony held Wednesday at St. Giles' Cathedral.
Princess Kate and Prince William shared a rare moment of PDA while in attendance at King Charles III’s coronation celebration in Scotland.
"It’s not rain, it’s next year’s whisky," was one soggy person's take on the downpours at the annual garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. Heavy rain lashed down in the gardens on Tuesday, 4 July, as 8,000 guests gathered to meet King Charles and Queen Camilla as well as Anne, the Princess Royal.
The King and Queen have unveiled a plaque at Holyrood Palace marking the Jubilee Gates which were installed last year as a gift to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
King Charles is visiting Scotland this week as celebrations take place in order to honour the new British sovereign.
attended a cricket match together on Saturday, and body language experts have analyzed their strong bond.Specialist Inbaal Honigman told the Daily Star recently that William “wants the world to see” how close he is to George, adding that the sporting game was a nice moment for William and George to connect and show the latter’s maturity.“George appears older than his years. We don’t see any fidgeting, he’s sitting patiently, watching and chatting,” she explained.“[He was] fully engaged with the environment around him,” she said.At the bash, the Prince of Wales and his heir sat next to each other and giggled as they watched the energetic and high-stakes game from their private box.The duo even shared a yummy pizza and chatted with figures like entertainer Stephen Fry and prime minister Rishi Sunak.Another body language expert, Adrianne Carter, revealed that George’s confidence at public events has blossomed.“William comes across as a hands-on parent and willing to take the time to spend with his oldest son one on one.
Ever since his reign began last September, King Charles has introduced a handful of new modern proposals, but certainly nothing that has shaken the monarchy to its core. The most significant of these changes was to make both The Princess Royal and The Duke of Edinburgh Counsellors of State - thereby removing the need for Prince Andrew or Prince Harry to have to step in if the King was ever abroad or otherwise incapacitated.This approach of not drastically shifting how the Firm operates is something that former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond feels is entirely to the Monarch's credit.
The Bill leading to Awaab's Law is set to appear in Parliament for a final time this week before being signed off by King Charles. More than 177,000 people signed a change.org petition launched by the Manchester Evening News to change the law in Awaab Ishak's memory.