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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Yahoo
Princess Kate Returns to Royal Duties After Intruder Arrested at Windsor Castle
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Security breaches have become shockingly common at royal residences in recent years, and on Sunday, June 1, Windsor Castle was targeted by an intruder for the second time in recent months. No one was injured in the incident, and on Wednesday, June 3, Princess Kate returned to royal duties for the first time after the breach. Per the Court Circular, the Princess of Wales—who launched the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood—held a meeting at Windsor Castle for her work in the childhood development sector. The private meeting marks the first duty the princess has carried out since May 22, when she attended a naming ceremony in Scotland for the warship HMS Glasgow. According to the BBC, a man in his thirties was arrested on Sunday for breaking into the castle grounds. A spokesperson for the Thames Valley Police said: "At just after 1pm on Sunday, a man entered restricted grounds at Windsor Castle. He was quickly challenged by Met police officers and arrested. He did not enter the inner grounds of Windsor Castle." The police continued that the man "was arrested on suspicion of trespass on a secure site and possession of class A drugs. He has been bailed and an investigation is ongoing by Thames Valley Police." In October, masked intruders broke into a farm property on the castle grounds that's alarmingly close to Adelaide Cottage, the home of the Prince and Princess of Wales. And in February 2024, an unarmed man was found wandering in the gardens outside King Charles's Windsor Castle apartments. "Offenders entered a farm building and made off with a black Isuzu pick-up and a red quad bike," a police statement read following the October incident. The intruders escaped by driving through the very same gate the Wales family uses to access their property. While Princess Kate has been staying out of the spotlight since her May 22 trip to Scotland, next Saturday marks one of the biggest events on the royal calendar. On June 14, the Royal Family will gather to celebrate The King's annual birthday parade, Trooping the Colour—and fans should expect to see Princess Kate, Prince William and their three children in attendance.
Daily Mail
25-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Boost for Glasgow's Govan shipyard as BAE opens £300m site in which two warships can be assembled
Defence giant BAE Systems yesterday officially opened a 'unique' giant shipbuilding hall on the Clyde in which two warships can be assembled side-by-side. At 560 feet long and 260 feet wide, it will speed up work on the Type 26 destroyers in production for the Royal Navy. HMS Glasgow was launched by the Princess of Wales last month. The hall is part of £300million of improvements at BAE's shipyard at Govan in Glasgow. Previously, ships have been built in sections indoors and then assembled outside. Work on the hulls of the third and fourth ships in the order for eight destroyers – has started in the new facility, which can accommodate 500 workers per shift. It has been named the Janet Harvey Hall, after one of the first female workers at the yard in the Second World War. Simon Lister, of BAE Systems' navy ships business, said of the hall: 'It's unique. Nothing like that has been build before. It's there for a century's worth of work.' He said the ability to construct the hulls indoors would help cut production time from an expected 98 months for the first ship, to 66.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Shipbuilding hall named after 'pioneering' female electrician opens
A giant new shipbuilding hall named after a pioneering female electrician has officially opened on the River Clyde in Glasgow. The Janet Harvey Hall in Govan is big enough for two Type 26 anti-submarine warships to be built side-by-side. Ms Harvey, who worked in the Clyde shipyards from the age of 18, was one of a handful of women alongside a 100,000-strong male workforce in World War Two. The new facility is part of a £300m modernisation at BAE Systems in Glasgow. More stories from Glasgow & West Scotland More stories from Scotland The defence manufacturer is building eight Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy. The first vessel HMS Glasgow entered the water in December 2022. HMS Belfast and HMS Birmingham are currently being built in the new hall. It measures 170m (558ft) long and 80m (262ft) wide, with two 100-tonne cranes and two more 20-tonne cranes inside. It will allow warships to be built fully undercover in Glasgow for the first time and reduce the time between ship deliveries. Simon Lister, Managing Director of BAE Systems' naval ships business, said: "The Janet Harvey Hall marks a major step forward for shipbuilding in Glasgow and will help enable efficient and safe shipbuilding for decades to come. "It's a symbol of pride, not just for our skilled workforce who bring these ships to life, but for the entire city." Janet Harvey's nieces joined Glasgow's Lord Provost to cut the ribbon on the facility. Ms Harvey died on Armistice Day in 2023 at the age of 101. She was recognised for her "significant contribution" to the UK's war efforts when she was awarded an Honorary Degree for engineering by Glasgow Caledonian University at the age of 96. The female shipbuilder cast aside after the war Shipbuilding hall named after 'pioneering' female engineer
BBC News
25-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Giant Janet Harvey shipbuilding hall opens on Clyde in Glasgow
A giant new shipbuilding hall named after a pioneering female electrician has officially opened on the River Clyde in Janet Harvey Hall in Govan is big enough for two Type 26 anti-submarine warships to be built Harvey, who worked in the Clyde shipyards from the age of 18, was one of a handful of women alongside a 100,000-strong male workforce in World War Two. The new facility is part of a £300m modernisation at BAE Systems in Glasgow. The defence manufacturer is building eight Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy. The first vessel HMS Glasgow entered the water in December 2022. HMS Belfast and HMS Birmingham are currently being built in the new measures 170m (558ft) long and 80m (262ft) wide, with two 100-tonne cranes and two more 20-tonne cranes will allow warships to be built fully undercover in Glasgow for the first time and reduce the time between ship deliveries. Simon Lister, Managing Director of BAE Systems' naval ships business, said: "The Janet Harvey Hall marks a major step forward for shipbuilding in Glasgow and will help enable efficient and safe shipbuilding for decades to come. "It's a symbol of pride, not just for our skilled workforce who bring these ships to life, but for the entire city."Janet Harvey's nieces joined Glasgow's Lord Provost to cut the ribbon on the Harvey died on Armistice Day in 2023 at the age of was recognised for her "significant contribution" to the UK's war efforts when she was awarded an Honorary Degree for engineering by Glasgow Caledonian University at the age of 96.
Glasgow Times
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow Armed Forces Day to feature music and activities
Glasgow will mark Armed Forces Day on June 28 with a public event at the City of Glasgow College Riverside Campus. Jacqueline McLaren, the Lord Provost of Glasgow, said: "Armed Forces Day is an opportunity for our city to show its appreciation for the courage, commitment and sacrifice of our service personnel, past and present. "While we can't gather as usual in George Square, this year, I'm proud that we will still raise the flag above the City Chambers and go on to host a commemorative community event, to which all are invited." Read more: Busy road in Glasgow's West End to close next week - here's when Flamingo Beach returns to Glasgow shopping centre - here's what you need to know Huge retailer with five stores in Glasgow plans to shut 33 shops The event will run from 12pm to 3pm and will include information stands, family-friendly activities, refreshments, and the chance to meet serving members of the Armed Forces and veterans. Entertainment will be provided by the West of Scotland military wives' choir and the Swing Sensations big band. The Lord Provost, in her capacity as Lord Lieutenant, will also welcome senior representatives from each of the Armed Forces to the city for the traditional flag-raising ceremony, which will take place on June 23. The Armed Forces Flag will be raised above the City Chambers at 10.30am to mark the start of Armed Forces Week. During the week, the Lord Provost will meet the ship's company of HMS Glasgow, the Royal Navy's newest Type 26 City-class frigate, officially named on May 22 at BAE Systems' Scotstoun shipyard. She will also officially open a new shipbuilding facility at BAE Systems in Govan, named the Janet Harvey Hall in honour of one of the many women who took on industrial jobs during the Second World War. Additionally, she will attend an event at HMS Dalriada, the Royal Naval Reserve unit based in Govan. The event at the Riverside Campus is free and open to all.
