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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New picture of Anne and husband released ahead of her 75th birthday
New picture of Anne and husband released ahead of her 75th birthday The Princess Royal's forthcoming 75th birthday has been marked by the release of a new photograph of the King's sister with her husband. Anne and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence have been pictured on the night of a Windsor Castle state banquet, held by the King in July in honour of France's President Emmanuel Macron who was making a state visit to the UK at the time. The princess is shown wearing her banquet gown and regalia, Order of the Garter Sash and Star, Order of the Thistle Star, King's Family Order and Royal Family Order from Queen Elizabeth II. Ahead of her birthday next week, the princess has been hailed for her non-political royal soft power and 'amazing' stamina during her decades of duty. Charity leaders who work closely with the King's sister revealed she cares deeply about the state of Britain amid the current climate of challenges facing the world. As the princess approaches her personal milestone on Friday, the woman often labelled the hardest-working royal is said to be, rather than slowing down, doing more than ever. She has, those who know her recounted in celebration of her birthday, a 'wicked wit', a practical approach to problems, and a flair for 'not always agreeing' with what they say. Save The Children UK chief executive Moazzam Malik praised the 'self-effacing' princess for her influential 'soft support', adding 'you can see that she cares' about the state of the nation and the world, and in particular for children experiencing adversity. Mr Malik told the PA news agency: 'Obviously, as a royal, she's not a political figure, but her soft support for us is very inspiring for us as an organisation and for our collaborators and partners.' He added: 'She's very low key. She's self-effacing. 'She doesn't want to kind of take the limelight, but she's very committed … You can see that she cares about the state of Britain and the state of the world. 'There's a lot of challenges for us as a country, and indeed, a lot of challenges for children at a time of great geopolitical challenge. And she cares.' Anne has been involved with Save the Children UK for 55 years, first becoming its president in 1970 in her first ever charity role in the year she turned 20, then as patron from 2017, taking over from her mother Queen Elizabeth II. Mr Malik said the princess had met some 27,000 of the organisation's supporters and helped raise tens of millions of pounds over the years. She spends a large amount of time visiting Save The Children's projects in the UK where one in three children are growing up in relative poverty, and overseas, having travelled to countries such as Bangladesh, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Mozambique, Ethiopia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, with one in 11 children globally in need of humanitarian assistance, he said. Mr Malik added: 'She's one of our chief supporters, and it's great to have somebody like that you know who will keep nudging you forward.' Tanya Curry, chief executive of the Motor Neurone Disease Association of which Anne became patron in 2008, suggested the princess had increased her workload ahead of turning 75, rather than reducing it. 'I think she's probably done a lot more for us actually, and the kind of stamina that she brings to that, mentally and physically, is amazing,' Ms Curry said. She added: 'She's working incredibly hard, and she positions the royal family in such a great way that people really understand and really can see the work that she's doing.' Anne is a key member of her brother the King's slimmed-down working monarchy and played an essential role when she stepped up in support of Charles following his cancer diagnosis. In June 2024, she was rushed to intensive care after she was believed to have been struck by a horse on her Gatcombe Park estate. But the princess, who was back at royal duties less than three weeks later, revealed she has no memory of the incident but now views every day as a 'bonus'. Michael Baker, chief executive of the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), said Anne, who has been involved with the organisation since 1971, was determined to attend its national championships for her first return engagement after her admission to hospital. 'She wanted to be there and come what may she was going to be with us, and that was so powerful because it was clearly a determined effort to be there as the first visit back…,' he said. 'That was very deliberate on her part … and even on that day, she stayed well over her time period.' Mr Baker told of the princess's 'great wicked wit', adding: 'She's the first person to put everyone at ease with a quick one-liner or something that really gets to the heart of something.' The princess supports more than 300 charities and organisations, and earlier this year brought many of them together at a special Buckingham Palace forum, insisting this was the only way she wished to mark her forthcoming 75th birthday. Lord Kakkar, chairman of the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 of which Anne is president, highlighted the princess's practical approach and likened her to her father Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh, for her ability to talk in depth about science, engineering and technology. He said the princess was 'very deeply committed' to the commission's values in order to have a 'profound impact on the lives of people in our country', and around the world. The commission, set up by Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert at the time of the Great Exhibition, awards around 35 postgraduate fellowships and scholarships a year for advanced research in science, engineering, the built environment and design. Lord Kakkar said of Albert's vision: 'Her Royal Highness is very, very deeply committed and that is really, ultimately, doing all of this so it has a profound impact on the lives of people in our country, throughout the Commonwealth, indeed, throughout the world.' The princess, known for her forthright manner, does not always agree with other people's conclusions, he suggested. 'That is very much the approach that (the Duke of Edinburgh) took and that Her Royal Highness takes, to be interested,' Lord Kakkar added. 'What one sees in the conversations is a genuine fascination and interest in the issues, not always agreeing with the conclusions, but always being able to, with that demonstration of having prepared properly, having thought carefully, being able to engage in a meaningful conversation.'
Telegraph
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Princess Royal joined by husband in new photograph to mark 75th birthday
Buckingham Palace has released a new photograph of the Princess Royal to mark her 75th birthday, after she turned down proposals for a party or milestone interview. Princess Anne, who turns 75 on Aug 15, declined suggestions to celebrate her birthday officially, instead choosing to invite members of her charity patronages to Buckingham Palace for a royal engagement. She will mark the day itself as per her summer tradition, sailing off the west coast of Scotland with Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence. The new image, taken by photographer Chris Jackson ahead of the French state banquet at Windsor Castle last month, shows the Princess and her husband smiling. Dressed for the white tie dinner, it captures a semi-casual moment ahead of the formalities, in which the Princess and Sir Timothy joined the King to host President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte. 'She cares about the state of Britain' In June, leaders and volunteers from 300 of the Princess's charities and patronages were invited to a palace reception, where she said she told them of 'the pleasure I get from visiting and finding out a bit more about what you do'. Colonel John Boyd, her private secretary, gave a short introductory speech in the ballroom, telling guests: 'There has been a significant amount of interest in HRH's 75th birthday celebrations. As you are aware the Princess has given decades of time and support to more than 400 charities and patronages. 'It probably won't come as a surprise, given HRH's commitment to you all, that the way the Princess wants to celebrate this milestone is to replicate what she's done on previous significant birthdays and hold this charities forum again to once again understand how she can help you, at a time when the third sector is facing unprecedented challenges and transformations.' The Princess added later: 'I'm not here because this was my choice. You very kindly asked me to become patron of your organisations, so it's an honour for me to have all of you here.' Moazzam Malik, chief executive of Save the Children UK, said of the Princess: 'She's very low key. She's self-effacing. She doesn't want to kind of take the limelight, but she's very committed … You can see that she cares about the state of Britain and the state of the world.' Michael Bishop, chief executive of the Riding for the Disabled Association, said the Princess, who has been involved with the organisation since 1971, had been determined to attend its national championships for her first return engagement after her admission to hospital with a serious head injury last year. 'She's the first person to put everyone at ease with a quick one-liner or something that really gets to the heart of something.'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Popular fast food chain celebrates its anniversary with 75-cent burgers… but only for a limited time
Whataburger is keeping its 75th birthday celebration going by offering 75-cent burgers —but only today. Rewards members can grab a #1 Whataburger for just 75 cents through the fast-food chain's app or website. Guests can use the digital-only deal at all 1,100 US restaurants and limited to one per account. Add-ons cost extra. The Texas-based burger chain is also throwing a bigger bash tonight at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi. The Hooks — temporarily rebranded as the Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits — will face off against the Tulsa Drillers in a game packed with orange pride and free swag. Fans are encouraged to wear head-to-toe orange for the 'Orange Out' Night, with the first 1,500 attendees receiving a limited-edition mask and the first 5,000 scoring a commemorative cape. President and CEO Debbie Stroud will join the celebration as the chain's mascot, Whataguy, throws out the first pitch — followed by fireworks and free Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit coupons. The brand has seen major growth since its 1950 founding, with a fresh wave of popularity thanks to country star Lainey Wilson and fan-favorite menu items like the Double Meat Whataburger — recently rated one of the nation's best fast food burgers. It is now pushing forward with leadership from former McDonald's exec Todd Ewen. He took on his executive roles at Whataburger last March — aiming to keep Whataburger's restaurant expansion on track. 'Todd's deep understanding of real estate in the quick service restaurant industry will be integral in helping Whataburger execute our growth strategy, bringing delicious food and a great experience to new markets and new fans,' said Whataburger executive vice president and chief administrative officer Alexander Ivannikov. Since Ewen accepted the role, Whataburger opened its first of 10 new North Carolina locations in May. The chain will open two more restaurants in the Tar Heel State next year. The chain had already expanded to six additional states before his appointment, including Florida and Georgia. Whataburger has not revealed its latest financial outlook. However, it will holding special offers and events throughout the year. The brand has begun launching limited-time products, including a table tent. A new anniversary-inspired cups will be released on August 12 and August 19. Besides its 75th birthday, Whataburger is celebrating the return of King of the Hill through a collaboration with Hulu — including a limited-time special inspired by one of the character's go-to meals. Other upcoming specials for its Rewards members include extra points on large orders from August 11 through August 17 and a free burger with a purchase of a medium fry and drink between September 8 and September 12. Whataburger is facing tough competition by fast food giants over its summer deals and financial successes. McDonald's answered fans' requests in July by bringing back its Snack Wraps. Its also preparing to release its new McDonaldland Meal and open 900 new restaurants by the end of 2027. Fatburger is coming for Whataburger by opening 40 new restaurants in Florida over the next few years. It currently has nearly 100 US locations — many in California and Texas. Other restaurant chains showing off their competitive sides this year include Wendy's Burger King and BurgerFi — all of which have gone through financial struggles or bankruptcy filings over the past year.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Whataburger celebrates 75th anniversary with 75-cent burgers
Whataburger fans, get ready to feast – the Texas-born burger chain is marking its 75th birthday by offering customers a taste of nostalgia for just 75 cents. The deal, available only online or through the Whataburger app, is for the chain's #1 classic hamburger and runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time. There's a catch – it's limited to one per customer and you'll need a Whataburger Rewards account to claim it. 'This anniversary is our way of saying thank you. Thank you for your trust, your loyalty, and for letting us be part of your table,' Whataburger President and CEO Debbie Stroud said in a statement. The celebrations don't stop there. Ahead of the milestone on August 5, Whataburger rolled out the second collection of its limited-edition Commemorative Cups, a must-have for die-hard fans. Founded in Corpus Christi in 1950, Whataburger now boasts more than 1,100 locations across 17 states, with a stronghold in Texas, the South, and the Southwest. The burger giant is also throwing a hometown bash in Corpus Christi, inviting fans to turn out for an 'Orange Out' night at Whataburger Field on August 8. The Corpus Christi Hooks – the Houston Astros' AA affiliate – will take on the Tulsa Drillers, the Los Angeles Dodgers' AA affiliate. But in a playful twist, the Hooks will suit up as the Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits for the special game. The first 1,500 fans through the gates will snag a limited-edition Whataguy mask, while the first 5,000 will get a signature Whataguy cape. The night will wrap with a 'dazzling orange fireworks show' and every guest will leave with a coupon for a free Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit. 'As we celebrate this milestone, we're not just marking time - we're honoring the memories, the traditions, and the quality experiences that keep folks coming back,' Stroud added.
CBC
14-07-2025
- General
- CBC
75 and going strong: Gander Legion marks major milestone
Gander's Royal Canadian Legion is celebrating its 75th birthday this summer. As the CBC's Troy Turner reports, what started in the former townsite shortly after the Second World War has grown into a beacon for the community and surrounding area.
