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absence at a memorial for his late godfather, King Constantine of Greece, has continued to fuel speculation.Several royal experts have weighed in on if the public should be worried about the Prince of Wales’ non-appearance at St George’s Chapel on the Windsor estate Tuesday.The answer? Probably. Kensington Palace said William, 41, had to skip the service due to “personal reasons.” No other cause was given at the time.Some speculated it was due to his wife, Kate Middleton, who is recovering from an abdominal surgery she underwent last month.However, the palace provided an update in the same statement noting that she was “doing well.”Royal biographer Phil Dampier gave some insight to Daily Mail about William’s last-minute absence.

Lt. Robert Walsh, a bagpiper and FDNY paramedic, typically plays funerals and memorials, but those who enjoy the sound of the woodwind instrument can also catch him in a more convivial setting. He regularly practices in Central Park along the west side of the 102nd Street Transverse, where he draws in droves of fans.

at age 62 after a battle with stomach cancer.In a post on social media Monday, the “Made In America” hitmaker’s loved ones revealed plans for two upcoming memorial services.“The Covel Family is hosting a private funeral service for family, band and crew only in mid-February. A memorial service to honor Toby will be announced only on Keith’s socials shortly,” the Instagram post read alongside a photo of the country artist.“In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations to @tkfoundation1 to support the OK Kids Korral,” the post continued, sharing a link to the Toby Keith Foundation’s website.The “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” singer’s death was announced last week in a post shared on his official social media account.“Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family,” the post read.

late star Ryan O’Neal, was moved to tears Saturday during her father’s celebration of life ceremony at the DGA Theatre Complex in L.A.“It’s a beautiful, beautiful thing. I sure love my dad,” O’Neal, 60, told Entertainment Tonight. “I actually cried this morning, which is rare, you know.”“I had actually stopped crying throughout my life, and I cried this morning really hard,” continued the “Bad News Bears” star.

Kelly Ripa is ensuring she is dressed to the nines for her funeral. The 53-year-old host revealed that she already has a dress picked out for the future ceremony, just in case her husband is not up to the task. “I’m so fearful if he has to eulogize me,” Ripa, explained on the Friday, January 12, episode of “Live With Kelly and Mark.” “First of all, at the funeral, it’ll be a buffet of all my least favorite things.

ketamine — the drug that wasin Matthew Perry’s system at the time of his death — while attending Aretha Franklin’s 2018 funeral. Davidson, who attended the Queen of Soul’s service with his then-fiancée Ariana Grande, recalled the experience in his new Netflix special “Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli,” which hit the streamer Tuesday.“It’s embarrassing when you’re not on ketamine anymore, though… I’m embarrassed,” he started. “I was out and about like that.

revealed to TMZ that Jean, who passed away last month at the age of 41, was buried “somewhere in the Tampa area” and that the funeral was only attended by close friends and family members. While there is no confirmation that Bobbie Jean’s older brother Nick Carter, 43, was in attendance, it was confirmed that Jean’s mother, Jane Carter, gave the eulogy.

was found dead of an apparent suicide earlier this week, was remembered at a private funeral in South Korea on Friday. The service took place at Seoul National University Hospital’s funeral home.Lee’s actress wife, Jeon Hye-jin, appeared devastated as she cried while holding hands with her younger son, as her eldest carried a portrait of the late actor.Mourners took part in a procession at the service and also paid their respects by sticking memos on a wall. “Now please rest in peace,” one read.

died Dec. 8 of congestive heart failure.

the November 3rd ceremony in the Forest Lawn cemetery in Hollywood Hills.“I was at the funeral last weekend,” the “Simpsons” actor told The Messenger. “You know, sad.

according to TMZ. The “Friends” star died unexpectedly on Oct. 28 at age 54 of an apparent drowning at his home in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.Perry’s cause of death has been “deferred,” so it’s unknown if he had a relapse after openly talking about his lifelong struggles with addiction, including detailing it in his 2022 memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.” However, authorities believe no foul play was involved and no drugs were found at the scene.

died of an apparent drowning at his home on Oct. 28 at the age of 54.“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates.

Matthew Perry’s parents, mom Suzanne Perry and stepdad Keith Morrison, were spotted taking a walk with their dog on Friday.The couple were photographed close to their home nearly a week after the “Friends” star died of an apparent drowning on Saturday.Amid the outing, they spent time with some of their children and stopped into a local cafe.“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother,” Perry’s family said in a statement to People on Sunday. “Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend.

found dead at her home in London on July 26 at the age of 56, were announced in a statement on behalf of her family on Sunday.Per the Irish Times, they have invited mourners to pay their final respects during a funeral cortege that will pass her home of 15 years in Bray, on the Eastern Irish coast just south of Dublin.Beginning at 10:30 a.m., the processional will take place along Bray’s seafront Strand Road, and culminate at the other end of the one-kilometer strip before turning for a private burial with the family.“Sinéad loved living in Bray and the people in it. With this procession, her family would like to acknowledge the outpouring of love for her from the people of Co[unty] Wicklow and beyond, since she left last week, to go to another place,” the message concluded.The Post reached out to O’Connor’s representatives for comment.O’Connor, who was born on Dec.

funeral in September, the treasury revealed Thursday.“The government’s priorities were that these events ran smoothly and with the appropriate level of dignity, while at all times ensuring the safety and security of the public,” John Glen, chief secretary to the treasury, said in a statement.Prior reports estimated the security alone cost $7.5 million.Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch, died Sept. 8 at the age of 96.

waiting on line for 24 hours to see Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin was insane — this devoted mourner is being ripped on social media after claiming that glimpsing her late highness’ casket was better than having kids, as seen in videos amassing millions of views on Twitter.An adoring mourner named Sarah had expressed the cringeworthy sentiment while she and and a guy friend named Mark were being interviewed by BBC One about the event, the Metro reported. The UK outlet had asked the pair what it felt like to be the last ones to see the queen’s casket at Westminster Hall before her funeral Monday.

lay Queen Elizabeth to rest during her funeral service.Eagle-eyed royal watchers spied a crawling creature on top of a letter that was placed onto of the coffin.The card was actually a letter that King Charles III wrote to his mother that will be buried with her. The note read “In loving and devoted memory.

Queen Elizabeth’s funeral on Monday.A ceremony honoring and putting the late royal to rest occurred on Sept. 19 at Westminster Abbey in London.The officer fainted during the services and had to be carried away on a stretcher.He collapsed before the funeral procession strolled down the Mall and he fell by Parliament square.His current state is unknown, however, his condition does not seem to be dire, The Mirror reported.The event occurred just as guards were starting to change positions, and he looked to be swaying before falling moments later.Before medics arrived, two police officers sped over to help him up.On Sept.

she continued for the reveal: “They made my dad into f - - king rocks! Solidified remains.”“That is my dad and they made him into rocks! … What the f - - k?” she concluded one of a series of videos — with an expression reading somewhere between laughing and crying.Glib but well-meaning rock-related puns amassed in the comments section (“Your dad really rocks!”), but one gag stood out.“I’m thinking googly eyes? Pet dad,” wrote one viewer. The bereaved TikToker, @mountaindewessance, soon followed up to say she was since actively shopping for the suggested crafts online.The results were both cathartic and hilarious.

of TikTok fame has a few modest requests — or demands, rather — for her funeral.Droniak, whose full identity and location remain a mystery to most of her followers, is known for sharing sassy advice and news dispatches from her life as a single senior at 92.And some posts have drawn a whopping 15 million views or more.On Wednesday, the gran-fluencer shared all three of her offbeat funeral desires with her millions of followers on the platform.“These are my rules at my funeral,” Droniak begins in the new TikTok, which has drawn over 7 million views so far. She then exclaims: “Listen up!”In her caption, she added, “It wont be any time soon but don’t forget it.”it wont be any time soon but dont forget it #funeral #grandma #rules #dontcry #funeralservices #wake #greenscreenDroniak’s succinct funeral directives were enthusiastically applauded by the thousands who commented on the video.“YES SLAY GRANDMA CAN I COME,” asked one reader.

fuss-free character of the rocker, who died aged 80 on Aug.

City of Lies” chronicles the murder, its probe and the aftermath, told The Post the murder itself is no mystery.  “All the answers are in black and white,” Sikorski said, claiming that he and “City of Lies” director Brad Furman are among the few people who have read the sealed court files behind the unsolved murder.

died April 9 at White Plains Hospital after a heart attack, and was given a public sendoff at the Barclays Arena in Brooklyn on Saturday — but will be laid to rest before only friends and relatives an undisclosed location.The private service, scheduled for 2:30 p.m., will be live-streamed on his YouTube channel and by BET.DMX grew up in the School Street public housing complex in Yonkers, but it is unclear if the service will be in his home city.The rapper’s public memorial service Saturday saw

YouTube channel.Organizers did not release details about who would be performing or speaking at the service.A bright red coffin — it was unclear if DMX was actually inside — was carried into Barclays on a massive monster truck that roared from Yonkers — where he grew up as Earl Simmons — to Brooklyn in a two-hour procession of hundreds of motorcyclists and ATVs.It was a fitting send-off given the “Ride or Die” rapper’s influence on street racing culture.Traffic stopped along Brooklyn’s Flatbush