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Prince Harry and Meghan were all smiles as they jetted into Vancouver ahead of their turn fronting the Invictus Games.
Prince Harry 40, was photographed in the back seat of a blacked-out SUV arriving into the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel in a security convoy with his wife Meghan, 43.
A source close to the couple said: âHer attendance underscores her support for her husband and the mission of Invictus, a cause that is deeply personal to both of them.â
The ultra-luxurious Fairmont Pacific Rim hotelâs Chairmanâs Suite, is nicknamed the âRock Star Suiteâ for its private elevator and views over Stanley Park.
This âone-of-a-kindâ two-story room boasts âover 2,250 square feet of pure luxuryâ its own outdoor rooftop patio, meditation pond and fire pit.
The seventh edition of the Invictus games opens today bringing together more than 500 competitors from 23 nations.
It is the first time the games will include winter sports.
King and Queen dine with Beckhams and Stanley Tucci to celebrate Italian cuisine School named after Duke of York to rebrand King and Queen to pay state visits to Italy and the Vatican Legal battle over Harry's US visa documents reopens Who is Stanley Tucci? Prince Harry stays in £5,000-a-night hotel ahead of Invictus GamesPrince Harry 40, has landed in Vancouver and was reportedly seen arriving into the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel in a security convoy as he and Meghan, 43, prepare to front the Invictus Games.
The Mirror reports the cost of the Chairman's Suites at the five-star hotel, which has previously been booked by stars including Tom Cruise and Ed Sheeran, is not advertised publicly, but is believed to be more than £5,000-a-night.
It is not known if Prince Harry and Meghan have booked the Chairmanâs Suite that boasts its own outdoor rooftop patio, a meditation pond and fire pit.
The hotel has also been lauded for its cocktail menu, which includes a âDirty Harryâ - a vodka based drink, with dry vermouth, ginger, and pickled cucumber. The beverage was named after Douglas Couplandâs âDirty Harry, 2021â artwork, which is among artwork hanging by the hotel's elevator entrance.
Barney Davis8 February 2025 08:44
Team UK departs for Canada ahead of Invictus Games kick-offBritish veterans and serving personnel who were injured during service have departed for Canada ahead of the 2025 Invictus Games.
The seventh edition of the games, established by the Duke of Sussex in 2014, will begin in Vancouver on February 8.
The 62 competitors â all veterans and serving personnel who sustained life-changing injuries and illnesses while serving in the UK Armed Forces â left the country from Birmingham Airport on Thursday.
Team UKâs captain Steve âHoopsâ Hooper, an RAF veteran diagnosed with PTSD from his experiences in Iraq before being medically discharged in 2021, said: âThe pride the whole team feels representing their country is huge, this means so much to them.â
Members of the Royal British Legionâs Team UK (Joe Giddens/PA) (PA Wire )Athena Stavrou8 February 2025 07:01
Charles to meet Pope in Italy visit as King continues cancer treatmentBuckingham Palace confirmed the couple will be heading on a major spring tour in early April, as Charles, 76, continues to be well enough to forge ahead with regular overseas trips this year.
They will meet Pope Francis at the Vatican and celebrate the Catholic Churchâs Pilgrims of Hope jubilee year.
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Athena Stavrou8 February 2025 06:00
Who is Lord Ivar Mountbatten? King Charlesâ cousin starring in the Traitors USâIf there's anyone who can keep a secret, it's a royal.â
That is the assumption Lord Ivar Mountbatten was met with after he arrived at a grand Scottish castle to play a game of lies and deception with a star-studded line up.
A direct descendent of Queen Victoria, fans can watch the British aristocrat try to beat the likes of real housewives, Selling Sunset stars and Zac Efronâs brother to win his share of the $250,000 (£200,000) prize pot.
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Athena Stavrou8 February 2025 05:01
Full story: Prince Andrew School changes name to drop âcontroversial tiesâPrince Andrew School, the only secondary school on St Helena, a British Overseas Territory in the south Atlantic Ocean, says it is dropping its title to be free from âcontroversial tiesâ.
The islandâs government said the school believed the change was a crucial step in ensuring its name embodied the values, aspirations, and identity of its students and the wider community.
âThe school believes a neutral name will foster a positive and forward-thinking learning environment, free from contentious associations,â it said.
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Athena Stavrou8 February 2025 03:30
Queen Elizabeth IIâs personal Land Rover fleet hits the road for US showcaseBritainâs longest-serving monarch, the late Queen Elizabeth II, will be honoured by Land Rover for her love of the iconic British motorcar in an exclusive exhibition across the pond.
Americans on the East Coast can catch a glimpse of a number of historic vehicles from the late Queenâs personal fleet and that of the British royal household.
After a successful 2024 tour across the US, one more stop has been marked on the map with royal fans able to check out a specialised collection of Elizabeth IIâs own cars at ModaMiami in Florida in March.
The exhibition will showcase a specialised collection of five Series, Defender, and Range Rover models used by the late Queen during her 70-year reign.
The display will feature vehicles used by the Royal family, either in an official capacity or as part of the household fleet.
Queen Elizabeth II driving her personally commissioned Land Rover Defender 110 V8 at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. (PA Wire )Athena Stavrou8 February 2025 02:00
Who is Stanley Tucci?The King and Queen have invited Hollywood actor Stanley Tucci for dinner at Highgrove this evening.
The Italian-American actor and author is best known for his roles in the hit films Devil Wears Prada, Lovely Bones, The Hunger Games and Conclave.
He has earned numerous accolades, including six Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Tony Award.
(Getty Images )Athena Stavrou8 February 2025 00:27
Palace confirms King and Queen to pay state visits to Italy and VaticanBuckingham Palace has confirmed that the King and Queen are to pay state visits to Italy and the Vatican.
The major spring tour, which has long been trailed in the media, will take place in early April and coincides with Charles and Camillaâs 20th wedding anniversary.
They will meet Pope Francis at the Vatican and celebrate the Catholic Churchâs Pilgrims of Hope jubilee year.
In Italy, the couple will visit Rome and the north-eastern city of Ravenna, known for its early Christian mosaic artwork.
Charles, 76, is forging ahead with regular overseas trips this year as he adapts to living with cancer.
The development emerged at the end of the Kingâs long-haul visit to Australia and Samoa, which was described as the âperfect tonicâ for the monarch.
The tour announcement comes the week after Charles travelled to Poland for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
The couple will attend the Holy See, the government of the Roman Catholic Church, which is located in the Vatican â the smallest independent state in the world, which is surrounded by Rome and is the residence of the spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.
The King is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England.
The role dates back to Henry VIII, who named himself Supreme Head of the Church of England after he was excommunicated by the Pope and broke from the Catholic Church in the 16th century to marry Anne Boleyn.
Tara Cobham7 February 2025 23:14
Charles has long been a champion of the philosophy of slow foodThe slow food initiative was launched in 1986 in the small Italian town of Bra when food writer Carlo Petrini took exception to the opening of a McDonaldâs in Romeâs Piazza di Spagna, leading to widespread national protests.
It promotes the right to good, clean and fair food for all, and strives to preserve traditional and regional cuisine.
Charles has long been a champion of the philosophy.
The event also promoted âslow fashionâ, with the King and Queen meeting Kingâs Foundationâs students and being shown garments demonstrating their sustainable fashion and heritage skills.
The slow fashion movement encourages people to buy fewer, higher-quality items that last longer.
Tara Cobham7 February 2025 23:14
Charles laughs as lemon almost goes up his nose when he tries to sip martini he madeCharles made a martini under the tutelage of Italian mixologist Alessandro Palazzi and laughed when the lemon almost went up his nose as he tried to take a sip, then declared it âgreatâ.
Mr Palazzi, when asked about the Kingâs martini-making technique, replied: âHe was good.â
The James Bond-inspired martinis were prepared by Mr Palazzi using flavours of Italy and herbs from Charlesâs beloved Highgrove Gardens.
Mr Palazzi said his recipe for the event was a half measure Sacred English vermouth from Highgate with one part Polish vodka and three parts Gordonâs gin.
He said: âThe martini is shaken very well and has to be served cold.â
Hollywood star Stanley Tucci (left) watches as King Charles III and Italian mixologist, Alessandro Palazzi, mix a drink (Finnbarr Webster/PA Wire )Tara Cobham7 February 2025 23:13
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