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- Harper’s Bazaar
Prince William says he wants to leave a better planet for his children
His new initiative aims "to confront the urgent environmental problems facing the world"
- The Telegraph
First female chess grandmaster sues Netflix over ‘sexist’ claim in The Queen’s Gambit
The world’s first female chess grandmaster is suing the makers of hit Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit for $5 million (£3.6 million) over a claim she never faced male opponents.
- Sky News
Prince Andrew: Photo of legal papers being posted to the duke released by lawyers for Virginia Giuffre
Photographs showing papers notifying Prince Andrew about a civil sexual assault case against him in the US have been released by lawyers for his accuser Virginia Giuffre. It's also a day after the High Court in London said it would arrange for Andrew to be served if the parties failed to work out their own arrangement. Ms Giuffre, 38, has accused Prince Andrew of battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress over alleged misconduct from about two decades ago.
- Yahoo Life UK
Hats off to the hardest working royal! (Spoiler: It's not the Queen)
The Princess Royal has clocked up more engagements than anyone else in The Firm.
- The Telegraph
Prince William’s £1 million eco-prize could go to 14-year-old schoolgirl
A 14-year-old schoolgirl is in the running to win a £1 million prize from Prince William, after inventing a solar-powered iron cart to drastically cut pollution.
- Cosmo
Kate Middleton reveals how Cambridge kids bond with their dad Prince William
This sounds like a fun hobby tbh
- The Telegraph
Prince Andrew can be legally served through his US lawyer, rules judge
The judge in the Duke of York’s court case has ruled that he can legally be served the sex assault lawsuit via his American lawyer.
- Cosmo
Here's why Prince Philip's will is to be kept secret for nearly a century
He sadly passed away in April this year
- PA Media: UK News
Irish President’s absence from Northern Ireland service ‘not a snub to Queen’
Michael D Higgins said the centenary event in Armagh next month is being ‘politicised’ and, as such, it would be inappropriate for him to attend.
- Sky News
Prince Andrew accused of playing game of 'hide and seek' - as US judge rules legal papers can be served Stateside
A US judge has ruled that legal papers relating to a sexual assault lawsuit can be served to Prince Andrew via his LA-based lawyers. The Duke of York, 61, has been accused of "actively evading" formal efforts to serve him with a lawsuit on behalf of Virginia Giuffre, who launched legal proceedings against him last month. Ms Giuffre, 38, was underage at the time of the alleged abuse, which she said occurred around the time the financier Jeffrey Epstein was sexually abusing her.
- Sky News
Prince William launched Earthshot Prize so he 'could look his children in the eye' on climate change
Prince William launched the Earthshot Prize so he could look his "children in the eye" and say he "did [his] bit" in the fight against climate change, a close aide has said. Ahead of the 15 finalists for the environmental prize being announced later today, the Duke of Cambridge has revealed why he felt he needed to make a personal contribution to "the most pressing challenge of our time". In the introduction to a book about the Earthshot Prize the prince describes how a "wave of global pessimism" meant he felt he had to act.
- Sky News
Prince Philip's will to be kept a secret to protect Queen's 'dignity', High Court rules
The Duke of Edinburgh's will is to remain a secret to protect the Queen's "dignity", the High Court has ruled. Prince Philip died at the age of 99 in April - just two months before his 100th birthday. The standard convention following the death of a senior member of the Royal Family is for an application to be sent to the president of the family division of the High Court to seal their will.
- The Telegraph
Prince Andrew suffers setback in sex assault case as judge refuses to unseal document
The Duke of York has suffered an early setback in his US sex assault case after a judge refused to unseal a document that could invalidate the damages claim.
- PA Media: UK News
Judi Dench to unveil Queen’s tribute garden at Chelsea Flower Show
The RHS Queen’s Green Canopy garden was designed by David Dodd and features a tapestry of grassland beneath a canopy of 21 trees.
- The Telegraph
Prince Philip’s will to remain secret to ‘protect the Queen’s dignity’
The Duke of Edinburgh’s will is to remain sealed to protect the “dignity” of the Queen because of her constitutional role, the High Court has ruled.
- PA Media: UK News
Philip’s will to remain secret to protect ‘dignity’ of Queen, High Court rules
A judge ordered that the Duke of Edinburgh’s will is to remain sealed for 90 years from the grant of probate.
- The Telegraph
Duke of Cambridge urges public to find their ‘can-do’ spirit to save the planet
A wave of global pessimism and finger-pointing has made people want to give up on saving the planet, the Duke of Cambridge has warned, as he says the public must swap despair and anger for a “can-do spirit”.
- Cosmo
High Court confirms Virginia Giuffre's lawsuit against Prince Andrew will be served
The Duke of York has consistently denied Giuffre's claims
- Yahoo Life UK
Meghan Markle's wearing the trousers (of the season) : 6 pleated pants to buy now
The Duchess of Sussex's trousers are the perfect blend of tailoring and comfort to tempt us away from our pjs.
- Sky News
'Wales doesn't need a prince': Anti-monarchy billboards spark backlash
Anti-monarchy billboards that say "Wales doesn't need a prince" have sparked fury for not being "reflective of public opinion". The signs, which were organised by the Republic campaign group and feature pictures of Prince Charles, have cropped up in Aberdare, Cardiff and Swansea this week. The group said they want the nation to hear their message that the Royal Family is "wrong in principle" and should be abolished in favour of an elected head of state.
- Yahoo Life UK
The best (and funniest) reactions to Harry and Meghan's TIME Magazine cover
Many have mocked the 'terrible Photoshop', but others rode to the couple's defence.
- Sky News
Duchess of Cambridge visits Brize Norton to meet military personnel who helped with Afghan evacuation effort
The Duchess of Cambridge has spoken to military personnel about their harrowing experience of helping Afghans flee their home country in a state of "desperation" and "confusion". Kate visited RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire on Wednesday, where she met those who took part in Operation Pitting. The evacuation, which ran between 14 and 28 August, was the largest humanitarian aid operation for more than 70 years.
- The Telegraph
Queen to miss Chelsea Flower Show for first time since 2005
The Queen is to miss this year's Chelsea Flower Show for the first time since 2005, after the date was moved because of the coronavirus pandemic.
- Harper's Bazaar
A Hydrating Serum Made by a Princess
Princess Olympia of Greece has teamed up with The Organic Pharmacy.