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died in September 2022.According to an excerpt from royal biographer Robert Hardman’s new book, “The Making of a King: King Charles III and the Modern Monarchy,” published in the Daily Mail, Anne, 73, was waiting at Balmoral Castle in Scotland for King Charles after Elizabeth’s passing,As she silently stood by for her older brother, 75, to arrive at the Firm’s summer estate, a senior staffer asked to hug her.“There then followed a wry smile. ‘That is the last time that’s going to happen,’ the princess said firmly, Hardman penned in his book released today.He also included a memo of the sovereign’s final moments that were recorded by her private secretary, Sir Edward Young.“Very peaceful.

Naman Ramachandran Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey, who took charge as co-artistic directors of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) in 2023, have unveiled 17 shows for the 2024-25 season, their first for the company. The season includes an eclectic mix of Shakespeare plays and other original work. Emma Rice adapts the celebrated 1990 novel “The Buddha of Suburbia,” an exploration of family, friends, sex, theater and belonging, with author Hanif Kureishi in a co-production with Wise Children.

Marta Balaga Directorial duo Kit & Arran, whose darkly comedic satire “King Baby” premieres at International Film Festival Rotterdam, are lining up two further film projects, “How Dare You” and “Jericho,” the directors, whose full names are Kit Redstone and Arran Shearing, tell Variety. Selected for the Bright Future section and initially developed as a play, “King Baby” sees a King and a Servant (Graham Dickson and Neil Chinneck) living alone in the ruins of a castle. When their daily routine is disturbed by a Queen, they start succumbing to their worst instincts.

Jeremy Renner is back in action on the third season of Mayor of Kingstown, he shared on social media on Wednesday. The moment is proving nerve-racking for the action star a year after a snowplow accident that nearly claimed his life.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Once banned in China, Stephen King’s “The Shawshank Redemption” had its much-anticipated debut as a stage play in the country’s tech capital Shenzhen on Jan. 4. Adding to its unusual status, the play is performed in Chinese by a cast of Western actors who are based in the Middle Kingdom.

A Dumfries doctor honoured by the King in the New Year honours has expressed her gratitude for the award.

Liz Patrick, who took over directing Saturday Night Live two years ago, has won her first Emmy.

The Royal Family welcomed back Sarah Ferguson to one of their most significant occasions, suggesting that "all is not lost" with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle amid the rift, a royal expert said. On Christmas Day 2023, the Duchess of York joined her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, their two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie along with other members of the Royal Family at Sandringham.

stepping down as her county’s monarch, handing over the reigns to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. In the week since, many people have speculated that King Charles, 75, could soon do the same — but one expert said it’s simply not happening.

Princess Eugenie has "maintained a close relationship" with Prince Harry amid the Royal Family rift, with hopes that Sarah Ferguson could "act as a mentor" for a family reunion. Since The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down from their royal duties in 2020, tensions have noticeably grown with the Royal Family, including with brother Prince William and father King Charles.Things blew up after Harry released his explosive memoir Spare last year, along with their tell-all Oprah Winfrey interview and revealing Netflix docu-series.The couple, who reside in Montecito, California, made a modest appearance for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and funeral in 2022, but Harry attended his father's Coronation solo last year.They have since been noticeably distant from the Royal Family with their relationships yet to be rekindled.

Back in January 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made the very public decision to step down as senior royals.The couple, who had married in a lavish ceremony only two years earlier, released a statement revealing that they intended to split their time between the UK and North America. "After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution," the couple shared.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard is addressing the series based on her life.

David Beckham has said he's 'gutted' as he showed off the damage caused by Storm Henk at his Cotswolds home. The former footballer is currently enjoying some time in the UK and it is at his countryside home where he partakes in some beekeeping.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Korean film and TV director Kim Hong-sun has signed with U.S. talent agency Creative Arts Agency (CAA) for representation. A prolific director and producer, Kim specializes in genre television, including action, thrillers and horror.

Netflix comedy special, “Turbo Fonzarelli.”The event is set to debut Jan. 9 and comes just weeks after the “Saturday Night Live” alum, 30, mysteriously canceled several shows last month.Netflix dropped a quick teaser Wednesday, showing Davidson smoking a cigarette.The black-and-white clip then features the comedian walking out of a room to see his adoring, screaming fans.But then a voiceover joked: “What the f–k is a Turbo Fonzarelli?”The show synopsis reads that Davidson “delivers on what it means to grow up and turn 30, discussing love, life and living in the woods,” according to People.Fans were excited to see Davidson on their streaming screens once again.One screamed: “Wait on January 9th we get Pete Davidson’s new Netflix stand up special wooo!”Another fan added: “Eagerly waiting for this showw!”“Can’t wait for this,” someone else said alongside a chef’s kiss emoji.“Turbo Fonzarelli” is the actor’s second Netflix special, following 2020’s “Pete Davidson: Alive in New York.” (During that stand-up, he famously dissed his ex-fiancee, Ariana Grande.)The “King of Staten Island” star has recently taken his show across the country.

Since meeting on MasterChef in 2010, John Torode and wife Lisa Faulkner have become one of the best known couples on TV.

revealed in her New Year’s speech on Dec. 31 that she would be stepping down on Jan.

Lawmen Bass Reeves trailer has just arrived. The series is the new one from Yellowstone and Tulsa King creator Taylor Sheridan and will be released onto the Paramount+ streaming service very soon.

Country music is one of the oldest, most popular genres of music in history. And Hank Williams, a country music icon, was one of the leading U.S. singers of the 1940s.

LGBT activist Paul Fairweather has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours List 2023.

The Mirror. However, the scribe believes Harry and Markle will make a more concerted effort with the King in 2024.

Elton John has unveiled his favourite festive songs of 2023.The legendary singer-songwriter shared his selection as part of a Christmas edition of his Rocket Hour show on Apple Music.The list included his own 1973 festive hit ‘Step Into Christmas’ along with seasonal songs and covers by Elvis, RAYE and Phoebe Bridgers.Taking to his official Instagram account, ahead of the show he wrote: “It’s the Rocket Hour Christmas Special! This year I have selected an eclectic mix of old and new, ranging festive classics from The Ronettes, Elvis Presley and Greg Lake, to some of my favourite new Christmas songs and covers from contemporary artists including RAYE, Phoebe Bridgers and Sufjan Stevens, as well as some lesser-known deep cuts.

It's not David Beckham's year once again, as he has been overlooked for a knighthood in the King's New Year's Honours list.The former England FC captain captured the hearts of the nation as a young footballer and has gone on to gain popularity since retiring from the sport.The 48-year-old previously received an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List in 2003, after he had racked up countless trophies at Manchester United. But ever since, the legend has been snubbed for a knighthood. His former mentor Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson has been knighted, however no football players have received one for decades, including anyone from the successful women's team that won the UEFA Women's European Championship final in 2022.

Victoria Beckham shared a photo on Instagram showing husband David looking pre-occupied and pensive as the England legend missed out on a knighthood once again.

A 'determined, enthusiastic and tenacious' Greater Manchester Police officer has been honoured by the King.

England goalkeeper Mary Earps, Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis and Game of Thrones actor Emilia Clarke are among the stars of sport, stage and screen recognised in the New Year Honours list, while the Archbishop of Canterbury leads those rewarded for their work on the King’s coronation. Singer Dame Shirley Bassey, who has sold more than 135 million records, is made Companion of Honour for her services to music, becoming the 64th living member of the order which can only have 65 members at any one time.

The owners of Altrincham Market are among those who have both been honoured with with MBEs in the King's New Years Honours list.

Wetherspoon founder and boss Tim Martin has been knighted as part of the New Year honours.

Pete Davidson appears to be well, despite canceling several of his stand-up shows!

The BBC announced last month that it would be releasing another new adaptation of an Agatha Christie novel this Christmas. Murder is Easy is a two-part thriller adapted by Siân Ejiwunmi-Le Berre and directed by Meenu Gaur which features an all-star cast including Mathew Baynton and Morfydd Clark. The drama begins in 1954 when Fitzwilliam (David Jonnson) meets Miss Pinkerton (Penelope Wilton) on the train to London.

King Charles has reportedly adopted Prince Harry's role of jokester this year over the Christmas period.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle missed another Christmas at Sandringham after fans hoped 2023 could be the year the pair make amends with the rest of the Firm.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle "might not be included" in King Charles III's Christmas tradition, according to reports. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who stepped down as senior royals in 2020 and moved to the States, have rarely returned to the UK since, and have been absent from every single Christmas at Sandringham since 2018.

move to Montecito, Calif. in 2020 — but wife Meghan Markle doesn’t want to make amends with the Royals.

In a heartwarming moment from rehearsals for his Coronation, King Charles can be seen making jokes about his so-called "sausage fingers" sending his son Prince William into fits of laughter. The king's so-called 'sausage fingers' have drawn much attention from eagle-eyed royal watchers over the years - and now the monarch has been seen to joke about them himself.

infamous “sausage fingers” during the coronation earlier this year, a new royal documentary reveals.The monarch’s meaty mitts have been a topic of discussion since the historic occasion, and have often made the King the butt end of the joke on several occasions.But it seems as though there are no hard feelings on his part, as even he joined in on the quips during a conversation with his eldest son and heir to the throne, Prince William.As William uses his hands to close a small clasp holding a lavish robe around his father in the coronation rehearsal, the King’s sense of humor shines through.“On the day, that’s not going to go in,” William can be heard telling Charles, who hilariously references his own hands by responding, “No, you haven’t got sausage fingers like mine.”The funny exchange was captured in the “Charles III: The Coronation Year” documentary, set to air on Dec.