Following Prince William’s surprising intervention in the Israel-Hamas conflict, speculations are emerging about his potential use as a mouthpiece for the Foreign Office.
The recent departure of his outgoing top advisor, Jean-Christophe Gray, and the appointment of Ian Patrick, a Foreign Office veteran, as the new key figure, add fuel to concerns about Kensington Palace’s involvement in diplomatic affairs.
Royal Tradition vs. Modern Diplomacy
Drawing parallels with the late Queen’s approach to appointing private secretaries, there are calls for Prince William to follow her example.
Traditionally, private secretaries were chosen after serving in another capacity, gaining a deep understanding of protocol before assuming such roles. The suggestion is to avoid potential pitfalls and undue influence from bureaucratic elements.
BBC Figures Nominated for Exclusive Garrick Club Membership
BBC newscaster Clive Myrie and his former colleague Jon Sopel find themselves nominated for membership at the exclusive Garrick Club.
However, it raises questions about whether Sopel, closely associated with podcast partner Emily Maitlis, has received her approval to join the traditionally men-only club.
This move brings to mind past instances, like Jeremy Paxman’s blackballing in 1993, raising eyebrows over the club’s decisions.
Geri Halliwell-Horner Advocates for Anne Boleyn
Geri Halliwell-Horner, relieved by the clearance of her husband, Formula One boss Christian, from misconduct allegations, shifts her focus to history.
Expressing sympathy for Anne Boleyn, the beheaded wife of Henry VIII, Halliwell-Horner promotes her Tudor children’s book, emphasizing the need to celebrate and redeem historical figures.
Joanna Lumley Calls for Ban on “Rude and Horrible” Film Scenes
Actress Joanna Lumley voices her disdain for explicit scenes in films, particularly those involving women undressing, and calls for a ban.
Lumley criticizes the objectification that occurs when actors disrobe on screen and emphasizes the negative impact such scenes have on the audience’s perception.
Dame Margaret Drabble’s Misstep in Obituary Corrected
Dame Margaret Drabble faces correction in the Times Literary Supplement after inaccuracies in her claim about writer Bryan Johnson’s death.
Inspector Morse writer Peter Buckman clarifies the circumstances, pointing out that Johnson took his own life by slitting his wrists in a bath, providing a unique glimpse into Johnson’s sense of humor.
Prue Leith’s Unconventional Wish for Final Resting Place
Prue Leith, mourning the loss of her cat Magnificat, reveals her desire to be buried alongside her cherished pet in the garden.
Playfully questioning the legality of such a burial, Leith wonders if she can join her cat one day in a resting place that adheres to specific depth and distance criteria, teasing a potential TV show titled “Prue’s Great British Dig Up.”
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