The Palace of Holyroodhouse and St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, where Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will rest in the coming days, are both steeped in royal history -- and anti-English sentiment.. - Protestant roots - On Monday, the new king will accompany his mother's coffin in procession along the Royal Mile to the magnificent St Giles' Cathedral, where he will also hold a vigil.
Queen Elizabeth II's death could help start a reconciliation between Prince Harry and wife Meghan and the rest of the royal family, after a reported rift and their relocation to the United States.. He argued that Harry and Meghan were seen to have "done the royal family a lot of damage in recent months" with their broadsides against the monarchy.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II embarks on her final journey on Sunday with thousands of her mourning subjects expected to line her coffin's route from the Scottish retreat where she died.. A hearse carrying the coffin of Britain's longest-serving monarch will make a six-hour journey through Scottish towns before arriving in Edinburgh, where it will rest for two days so people can pay tribute.
Considered one of the greatest actresses of her generation, Cate Blanchett won the best actress award in Venice for a second time on Saturday. . She has been nominated seven times at the Academy Awards, winning the supporting actress statuette for a pitch-perfect impression of Katherine Hepburn in "The Aviator" in 2004.
Colin Farrell's best actor award in Venice crowns a redemptive arc for the Irishman, who almost destroyed himself in his dizzying rise to stardom before rebuilding a career as a supporting player.. Farrell's victory at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday came for his turn as a sweet-natured animal lover in the pitch-black comedy-drama "The Banshees of Inisherin".
Disney had plenty to offer movie fans at its biennial D23 Expo, with previews of two new animated features and an announcement that the entertainment giant's centennial next year will include a sequel to Pixar hit "Inside Out.". Disney subsidiary Pixar announced plans for "Elio," an animation about an 11-year-old boy who feels he doesn't fit in, but, after an alien encounter, accidentally becomes Earth's ambassador.
Fendi kicked off New York's Fashion Week with a show celebrating its flagship Baguette bag, in a strong comeback for the runway after pandemic disruption.. Covid-19 saw Fashion Week all but scrubbed in 2020, while in 2021 live shows returned but without many designers.
Trumpets, cannon fire and cries of "God save the King" rang out on Saturday as Charles III was proclaimed king in a ceremony with roots dating back to Anglo-Saxon times.. God save the king!"
Charles III's first full day as king dominated Britain's newspapers on Saturday, with front pages dedicated to his emotional tribute to his "darling mama".. The new monarch looking pensive as he arrived at Buckingham Palace for the first time as king made the front page image on the Independent, Guardian and The Times, which also carried the words "God Save the King".
Japan's Emperor Naruhito is expected to attend Queen Elizabeth's state funeral, local media reported on Saturday.. Local media cited close ties between Japanese and British royals as reasons for Naruhito's possible attendance.
