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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
King Charles' leaked funeral plans cause chaos in Palace: It includes key roles for Prince Harry-Meghan Markle
The British Royal family never falls short of controversies. And now, it has found itself in an unexpected storm after sensitive details about King Charles' future funeral plans surfaced in the media. What should have remained private was suddenly splashed across headlines, leaving the palace in a frantic scramble to control the damage. According to multiple reports, including The Telegraph and Cosmopolitan, the leak has triggered intense emotions behind the palace walls. It all began when The Telegraph published an exclusive report that revealed confidential plans for King Charles' eventual farewell, including key roles for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and a significantly shortened national mourning period. The moment the article was released, the palace reportedly went into crisis mode. According to The Daily Beast, a full-blown "censorship operation" was launched almost instantly. Courtiers and officials desperately tried to prevent further spread of the leaked information, urging members of the royal media circle, known as the royal rota, to avoid discussing or acknowledging the story in their internal communications. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The drama didn't end there. As the reports unfolded, it became clear that tensions were running high inside the palace's communications team. Cosmopolitan revealed that Tobyn, King Charles' top media advisor, had what was described as a 'meltdown on the phone' with editors at The Telegraph. He reportedly spent over 24 hours trying to persuade the paper to delay or soften the story, hoping to regain control over the sensitive narrative. 'There was a very heated phone call,' one insider told Cosmopolitan, revealing how palace officials tried their best to negotiate. However, in the end, The Telegraph stood its ground, citing editorial independence and deciding to publish the story on their terms, much to the palace's dismay. The leaked report contained bombshell revelations, including the surprising decision to involve Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 'central roles' during King Charles' farewell events— something that comes amidst years of tension between the Sussexes and the Royal Family. Furthermore, the planned national mourning period is reportedly set to be shorter than previous traditions, signaling a modern shift in royal ceremonies. This unintentional early exposure of such personal royal matters has left the palace rattled, exposing the fragile balance between privacy, protocol, and public interest. While officials continue damage control behind closed doors, the world watches, once again reminded of the intense pressures and emotions behind the grandeur of royalty. Operation Menai Bridge EXPOSED? Charles Wants Harry & Meghan At Heart Of Royal Farewell
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Economic Times
Are ice baths the secret to better health? Experts reveal the cold, hard truth
1. Help Your Muscles Chill Out (Literally) Live Events 2. Give Your Metabolism a Little Nudge 3. Lift Your Mood and Maybe Even Sleep Better 4. Build Up Resilience — Inside and Out Who Shouldn't Be Cold Plunging? Health experts say to avoid cold plunges if you have: Heart disease, arrhythmias or uncontrolled high blood pressure Chronic lung disease or other respiratory disorders Neurological conditions Diabetes Poor circulation or peripheral neuropathy Venus stasis (slow blood flow in the veins) Cold agglutinin disease (a type of anemia) Open wounds Use of beta-blockers Pregnancy Advanced age FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Cold plunging is buzzing on every social media right now, from TikTok to Instagram, millions are talking about it and many are jumping into freezing tubs themselves, as per a report. Even though cold-water therapy has been around for ages, it has started trending now because of celebrity endorsements, the promise of quick wellness benefits and a growing public fascination with biohacking, as per a Yahoo Health you've ever felt sore for days after a workout, a cold plunge could be your new best friend. Icy water helps reduce inflammation and swelling, and when you hop out, your body sends fresh blood rushing to your muscles, which may speed up healing and cut down that post-exercise ache, as per the research on cold plunging's exact mechanisms shows mixed results, like a 2022 review found that cold plungers had significantly lower levels of creatine kinase, a marker of muscle damage and soreness, 24 hours post-exercise, as reported by Yahoo READ: Beat the heat! 5 lawn hacks to save your yard from a summer meltdown Cold water can wake up your 'brown fat', a type of fat that actually burns calories to warm your body, as per the report. Some research even suggests your body might turn some of its white fat into brown fat after regular exposure to the cold, which could help your metabolism run more efficiently over time, according to the who cold plunge often describe a sudden mood boost and there's science behind that. Cold water kicks off a surge of feel-good brain chemicals like dopamine and serotonin, which can make you feel more awake, focused, and even happier, as per the Yahoo Health your body gets over the shock, it slides into a relaxed, recovery mode and some say it helps them sleep more soundly at night, according to the READ: King Charles' funeral plans leaked — Palace in chaos over massive censorship operation Getting into freezing water isn't exactly easy, but that's the point. That jolt of cold is a form of good stress, kind of like exercise for your nervous system, as per Yahoo Health. One small study even found that people who did cold plunges daily for a week saw signs their cells were handling stress better, according to the we don't fully know yet how that plays out long-term, it could be a small way to train your brain and body to recover from tough moments faster, as per Yahoo cool as this trend is, it's not for everyone. Ice baths can seriously spike your heart rate and blood pressure, which is dangerous if you have certain health conditions, according to Yahoo might give your metabolism a small nudge. Cold water activates 'brown fat,' which burns calories to keep you warm, but it's not a weight-loss many people it did. Cold plunges can help reduce muscle soreness and inflammation after a workout.
Courier-Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Palace has 'meltdown' over leaked Charles funeral plans
Don't miss out on the headlines from Royals. Followed categories will be added to My News. Until the Queen Mother died at the shockingly premature age of 101-years-old, she was hailed as the embodiment of a uniquely British gin-laced, buck-up-chaps Blitz spirit. She epitomised 'keeping calm and carrying on', even in the face of dive bombing jerries and Châteauneuf-du-Pape served with fish. I'm betting that this week she would not be amused by the goings on inside Buckingham Palace after 'desperate royals' recently 'went to war' over someone inside the Palace whispering the 'most sensitive of royal secrets' to the press. X Learn More SUBSCRIBER ONLY And she would not be amused by the fact that the Palace is now battling leaks on multiple fronts after closely guarded details about not only the 'change of reign' but also about the King seemingly entering peace talks with a certain rudderless, isolated Californian duke. If Nelson had run this sort of far from watertight operation at Trafalgar, the Brits would be singing The Marseillaise at Villa Park today. This all started when the staunchly monarchist, Union Jack-waving Telegraph published an extraordinary scoop last month – the top, top, top secret details of King Charles' funeral planning. Codenamed Operation London Bridge, there's reportedly a several-hundred page playbook for what happens after Charles dies. Picture: Dylan Martinez –Codenamed Operation London Bridge (as all sovereigns' are) the reportedly several-hundred page Bible-like playbook for what happens after Charles dies will see eco elements at his funeral (recyclable fascinators maybe?), a reduced mourning period and the real clanger – the return of self-exiled, one-time TV producer Prince Harry to royal front ranks. This will mean in the first days and weeks of King William V's reign will see his long estranged brother, his wife Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex and their children Prince Archie and Princess Lili, dramatically return to the UK and, temporarily at least, resume their place in the royal family. Now, let's be clear. The Telegraph piece makes pains to point out that 'There is no suggestion that the King's reign will not continue for many more years.' King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the State Banquet at Windsor Castle. Picture:(In fact, one of Charles' closest aides reportedly told the royal rota that His Majesty 'is living with cancer, continuing with treatment … and doing extremely well on it'.) The truth is, Their Majesties' funeral plans are something that are started decades in advance. The late Queen's was probably onto its third draft when colour TV was invented. Understandable then that even after the Telegraph got hold of Charles' Bridge planning, outwardly the Palace appeared sanguine, the only line in the story coming from them saw them 'caution against speculation'. You know what they say about appearances. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with their kids on a visit to Disneyland. Picture: Meghan Markle/Instagram Prince Harry reads to son Archie. Picture: Instagram/Meghan Now it has been claimed that this was far from the full picture; that behind the scenes, Charles' staffers were allegedly, and this is the technical term, having kittens over the leak. The revelation of His Majesty's funeral blueprint saw one of the King's top aides have a 'meltdown', according to a Daily Beast exclusive, before they launched 'a huge censorship operation to 'contain the spill'', which sounds like the sort of mucky mop up effort required after an oil tanker craters and takes out half the penguin population of the Puget Sound. Cor blimeby gov'nor. In fact this episode, the Beast's Tom Lachem writes, lays bare the 'iron fist in a velvet glove' of Palace operations. King Charles pictured on July 15, 2025 in London. Picture: Aaron Chown -The whole thing sounds less genteel sorts in a lesser drawing room writing charity press releases while listening to Brahms on the wireless and more North Korean Ministry of Information. The storm broke in late June when the Telegraph ran the piece entitled 'Prince Harry and Meghan at heart of King's funeral plans'. The Sussexes', deputy royal editor Victoria Ward reported, are at 'the heart of [the King's] funeral plans' and Charles 'is adamant that his youngest son take his rightful place at the centre of his family' when the sad day comes. This will see the duke 'walk side-by-side with his brother, by then the King … through the streets of central London' and both Harry and Meghan 'will be invited to … play a prominent role alongside the most senior royals during the funeral service.' Harry and Meghan 'will be invited to … play a prominent role alongside the most senior royals during the funeral service'. Picture: Ben Stansall –Given that the distance between Harry and the King probably can only be measured in light years – emotionally, psychologically, metaphysically – this was all astonishing stuff, concrete plans to bring the Sussexes in from the cold, even if temporarily. (Hard to see the new King William doing much fraternal forgiving or handing back of the Frogmore keys.) Making the Telegraph's bombshell all even more incredible – the Beast says the leaked Bridge details had 'originated from within Buckingham Palace's planning operation.' (Chatham House rulz okay?) Enter this story's star player, Tobyn Andreae, the King and Queen Camilla's communications head, who has dragged from the Palace shadows over the last and found his mug all over the Daily Mail. Andreae 'was very, very, unhappy' and 'multiple sources' told the Beast that Andreae 'had a meltdown' over the report. No other British outlets reported on the King's plans to bring the Sussexes back into the royal family, even if temporarily. Picture: Henry Nicholls/AFP After the Telegraph story came out, 'courtiers began an extraordinary operation,' the Beast reports, to try and stop all the other UK newspapers also covering the leaked Bridge revelations. As the Beast points out, this appears to have worked. No other British outlets reported on the King's plans to bring the Sussexes back into the royal family, even if temporarily. Then, a couple of weeks later, came Andreae's starring moment, finding his face splashed all over the Daily Mail. Somehow the paper managed to have a paparazzo in place to record a 'peace summit' involving the spin doctor and two of the Sussexes' top aides, including their communications head and head of household Meredith Maines. Even though the trio just had 'casual drinks,' per the Mail, this meeting was the biggest step towards patching things up between London and Montecito that we have seen in years. What next? The formal exchange of gift baskets? King Charles with his son Prince Harry in 2019. Picture: Samir Hussein/WireImage Between the Bridge details being fed to the media and, you'd have to guess, someone tipping off the Mail (the Sussexes were reportedly 'frustrated' over the secret meeting being made public), Andreae is really not having a crash hot time of it right now. Lips would seem to be decidedly loose right now and all this manoeuvring and planning being splashed all over the internet and the media can hardly be welcomed by the 'iron fisted' Palace now can it? At this rate someone will be blabbing about Queen Camilla's regular Nandos order tout suite. Let me leave you with the most useful but wonderful bit of royal trivia I have ever picked up. If The Marseillaise had ended up as the British national anthem then, handily, the Queen Mother could reportedly play it on the mouth organ. Simply brilliant. Daniela Elser is a writer, editor and commentator with more than 15 years' experience working with a number of Australia's leading media titles. Originally published as Palace's 'meltdown' over leaked Charles funeral plans
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
King Charles' funeral plans leaked — Palace in chaos over massive censorship operation
A mishap inside the palace has cast King Charles' final farewell plans into the spotlight, and it is not in a good way. An exclusive report by The Telegraph detailing sensitive funeral plans, including key roles for Prince Harry and Meghan and a shortened national mourning period , triggered what insiders describe as a frenzy to contain the leak, as per a report. Royal Family's Leaked Funeral Plans Throw Palace Into Turmoil According to The Daily Beast, palace officials launched a 'huge censorship operation' as soon as the story dropped to "contain the spill." Their mission was to limit the damage and keep the news from spreading, as per s Cosmopolitan report. Courtiers reportedly urged the royal rota, the press pool covering royals, not to mention the leak in internal group messages, according to the report. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Data Science others MBA Finance Design Thinking Leadership Operations Management Others CXO Digital Marketing Project Management Management Degree Data Science MCA Product Management Technology Artificial Intelligence healthcare PGDM Data Analytics Cybersecurity Public Policy Healthcare Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIT Madras CERT-IITM Advanced Cert Prog in AI and ML India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 30 Weeks IIM Kozhikode SEPO - IIMK-AI for Senior Executives India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months E&ICT Academy, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati CERT-IITG Prof Cert in DS & BA with GenAI India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months E&ICT Academy, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati CERT-IITG Postgraduate Cert in AI and ML India Starts on undefined Get Details ALSO READ: What caused the fatal explosion at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's department training facility, killing 3 deputies? by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Japanese Invention Allows You to Speak 36 Languages Instantly. The Idea? Genius Enence 2.0 Undo Spin Doctor in Crisis Mode Cosmopolitan's sources have revealed that Tobyn, the King's 'most senior spin doctor', had a "meltdown on the phone" with The Telegraph. The insider also shared that, "Tobyn was very, very, unhappy. He was involved directly and lobbied the Telegraph for more than 24 hours to try and influence the timing and terms of publication," as quoted in the Cosmopolitan report. The call took place because, "There was a conversation with the palace's communications team ahead of publication," reported Cosmopolitan, citing a source. Live Events Another insider told Cosmopolitan that "There was a heated phone call. In the end, the view was taken that the paper needed to protect its editorial independence, and it decided to publish its scoop when it wanted to, which from Tobyn's point of view was premature," as quoted in the report. ALSO READ: American Express stock drops despite strong Q2 earnings: What investors need to know What We Got To Know About King Charles' Funeral Plans The Telegraph's report shared some very sensitive details: Harry and Meghan are reportedly set to have 'central roles' in funeral protocols. The national mourning period will be 'shortened' from what was originally planned. One of Cosmopolitan's sources revealed that, "These new details about London Bridge, including that Harry and Meghan will be invited for central roles and that the mourning period will be shortened, had found their way to the Telegraph exclusively," as quoted in the report. FAQs Did the leak come from inside the palace? Sources suggest it did, though the identity of the leaker remains unknown. What exactly got leaked about King Charles' funeral? Details included a shortened mourning period and major ceremonial roles for Prince Harry and Meghan.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prince Harry and King Charles' Aides Took a 'Good First Step': 'There's Optimism,' Insider Says (Exclusive)
The private meeting between two of Prince Harry's top aides and a senior member of King Charles' team may mark the first step in a long-overdue thaw between the estranged father and son. That's the view of insiders, who see the quiet gathering as a crucial 'first step' in what could be a long road toward reconciliation between Harry, 40, and Charles, 76 — whose years-long rift has left communication between them all but nonexistent. On July 9, Meredith Maines, the Duke of Sussex's chief of staff and communications director, and Liam Maguire, the Sussexes' U.K. spokesperson, were photographed meeting with Tobyn Andreae, King Charles' communications secretary. The Mail on Sunday was first to report the discreet sit-down. The informal conversation — which took place at the Royal Over-Seas League, a private members' club just a short walk from Charles' London residence, Clarence House — included what appeared to be a gift bottle of wine brought by Andreae. And, PEOPLE understands, there was plenty to discuss. 'It was a good first step,' says an insider. 'It is always better to be talking.' Maines was in London for official business tied to her role as Chief Communications Officer to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Her visit included scheduled meetings with U.K.-based members of the Sussex communications team, media contacts, stakeholders and senior figures connected to Harry's charitable work. The sit-down marked the first time either Maines or Maguire had met Andreae. Some close to the palace have downplayed the long-term significance of the meeting, framing it as a routine professional exchange between senior communications staff who simply need to know and understand one another. Still, the reality remains: this kind of dialogue hasn't taken place in the recent past — and now, lines of communication appear to be reopening. 'It's a positive step,' the insider adds. 'There's optimism that it can be taken forward.' It's also not known whether Harry and Charles have spoken recently — or whether the July 9 meeting signals the start of something more meaningful. Ultimately, any real success from the talks at the London private members' club will be measured by whether Harry and Charles themselves — not just their teams — can begin to repair their fractured relationship. Related: Why Prince Harry's Invictus Games Could Reunite Him with King Charles (Exclusive) In May, Harry reaffirmed his hope for healing, telling the BBC that the door to 'reconciliation' remains open from his side. 'I would love reconciliation with my family,' he said. 'There's no point in continuing to fight anymore.' His comments came shortly after he lost a key legal battle over his request for official security for himself and his family — a decision he has partly blamed on his father. (The palace has consistently maintained that King Charles does not have control over that process.) Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! The rift between Harry and the royal family first erupted in 2020, when he and Meghan Markle stepped back from their official roles and began a new life in California. Since then, tensions have only intensified — fueled by high-profile interviews, their Netflix docuseries, and Harry's best-selling memoir, Spare. Read the original article on People
