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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Moment King's Guard horse gives girl a 'kiss' after she makes sweet gesture
In the viral TikTok clip, the 'respectful' young girl is greeted with a sweet 'kiss' by a King's Guards horse outside St James' Palace in response to her kind gesture Sweet new footage shows the moment a horse from the King's Guard gives a girl a 'kiss' in reward for her kind gesture. In the viral clip, filmed outside St James' Palace, the youngster can be seen patiently approaching the King's Guard and his horse, with her mother close stood close behind her. Then, she leans over to the guard and places small amount of cash inside his boot, before returning to stand beside the post. A couple of seconds later, the horse moves turns towards the girl and gently presses its muzzle on top of her head - leaving her beaming with joy. After the video of the heartwarming interaction was posted on the TikTok fan channel royalguards_england21, many joked that the horse appeared to be 'thanking' the little girl for her small donation. One wrote: "The horse gave her a kiss!" Another commented: "And this is how you respectfully approach the guardsmen and horses." Someone else said "she's more respectful than most adults there", while a different user commented: "This is how it should be done - ask first then show complete respect. Well done young lady." Though the practice is not encouraged by Palace staff, with signs warning that it is dangerous to get too close to the horses, some tourists choose to leave pound notes inside the boots of mounted King's Guards as a thank-you gesture. Any cash left is collected for military charities. In March, charming footage showed the moment a King's Guard broke protocol to interact with a young blind boy. In a video, eight-year-old Amin is seen walking over to the foot guard while guided by a voice off-camera, and stamps his foot to salute the guard. In response the soldier - who is wearing his customary helmet - salutes the youngster back by stamping his foot. And in July 2023, a King's Guard was praised for posing with a man with Down's syndrome in another unusual breach of protocol. Mike van Erp, also known as YouTuber Cycling Mikey, said he had taken the youngster to get a photo at Buckingham Palace and had tried to stand close to the Guard - something which can sometimes see visitors given a stern telling-off Instead, the Guard moved nearer to the pair so they could get a better picture of the day at the Horse Guards Parade. As he walked away, Mike said: "What a nice man. What a cool thing to do."
Newsweek
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Princess Kate's Touching Gesture to William Caught on Camera
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Prince William and Princess Kate being physically affectionate in public went viral on social media after a recent video the Princess of Wales posted online. Kate released a new social media film talking about the healing power of nature to mark Mental Health Awareness week on May 12. And one fan picked up on a sweet moment when Kate grabbed William by the shoulders along with another in which he put his hand on her hip affectionately. Princess Kate smiles alongside Prince William during a still from her nature video released in May 2025 to mark Mental Health Awareness week. Princess Kate smiles alongside Prince William during a still from her nature video released in May 2025 to mark Mental Health Awareness week. Will Warr/Kensington Palace Why It Matters A TikTok video combining the two clips was liked 10k times and viewed 103k times, having been posted with the message: "Still can't believe these two have me making brf edits." The on screen caption read: "They're torturing me, the way she squeezed his arms." What to Know The first two clips in the TikTok video came from Kate's "Mother Nature: Spring" video, released earlier in May. "Over the past year, nature has been my sanctuary," Kate said in the film. "It is through nature, that we can fully understand the true interconnectedness of all things, the importance of balance and the importance of renewal and resilience. "Connecting to nature helps us to experience a deeper sense of ourselves, the world around us, and each other." The TikTok video went on to show William and Kate speaking to veterans at a concert to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day on Horse Guards Parade on May 8, 2025. The onscreen caption read: "The man [a guest at the concert] wants a kiss from Catherine. Look at him [William] standing there like her bodyguard." The creator suggested William appeared "just a little stressed" before the video went on to show other clips of the couple putting a hand on each other's backs. What People Are Saying One reply read: "They've had 20 years and they are still the same," while another wrote: "The second clip hellooo." What Happens Next The palace have suggested Kate's video was the first in a series celebrating the passing of the seasons. This one was for Spring, so fans can look forward to a second in the months to come celebrating summer. Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London. You can find him on X, formerly Twitter, at @jack_royston and read his stories on Newsweek's The Royals Facebook page. Do you have a question about Charles and Queen Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, or their family that you would like our experienced royal correspondents to answer? Email royals@ We'd love to hear from you.
Scottish Sun
18-05-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Almost half of Brit population joined in VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations smashing previous records
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A RECORD 31.1million people joined the VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations earlier this month. Almost half the country took part in some way, by attending street parties, parades or by observing the two-minute silence. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 A record 31.1million people joined the VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations earlier this month Credit: Getty 8 Veteran George Durrant, 100, who received the Burma Star, proudly waves his flag as he receives kisses Credit: Getty 8 RAF veterans Kathleen Lawrence, 101, and husband Roy Lawrence, 100, at the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas in Staffordshire Credit: Getty 8 The Sun's Mike Ridley interviews veteran Bernard Morgan, 100 Credit: Arthur Edwards / The Sun 8 Jim Bowes dances with a member of staff at Erskine Veterans Home in Bishopton, Scotland Credit: Getty It smashed the record set by the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022, when 16.8million people took part. Brendan Cox, whose Together Coalition helped promote the commemoration, said: 'The historic levels of participation tell us there is a desire to connect with our shared history and to celebrate shared values together. 'At a time when our politics is more fragmented than ever, it's all the more welcome our country is still able to come together to celebrate what we have in common.' The events marked eight decades since the end of World War Two in Europe on May 8, 1945. A military parade past Buckingham Palace was watched by the Royal Family and veterans. Thousands of street parties were also set up across Britain. A service was held in Westminster Abbey and 10,000 people joined the King and Queen at a pop concert on Horse Guards Parade. VE Day was a 'jolly' moment but work went on, 100-year-old former Wren says 8 King Charles with veteran Harry Richardson, 107, during the anniversary Credit: AFP 8 Prince George and Kate meet veterans at a tea party in Buckingham Palace Credit: PA
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Harry's Absence From Palace Balcony Is King Charles' Greatest Humiliation
A Harry-shaped hole This week, the United Kingdom marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with a series of poignant and celebratory events. The Royal Family—including King Charles III, Prince William, and Princess Kate—attended a service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey, observing two minutes of silence in remembrance. The commemorations culminated in a classic royal concert at Horse Guards Parade, celebrating the resilience and unity of the nation with plenty of Union Jack imagery. Notably absent from these events was Prince Harry despite being one of the very few living royals to have seen active military service (in Afghanistan). While it's valid to argue that Harry has behaved unwisely in litigating his grievances with the royal family in public, youthful idiocy in princes is usually forgiven. Indeed, a YouGov poll this week indicated that Harry still maintains a 56 percent favorability rating in the United States. Kings are expected to be wiser, and the failure to get Harry back inside the royal tent reflects exceptionally poorly on Charles. Harry's ongoing absence as the king fights cancer—which Harry did his best last week to remind us is probably going to kill him in the not-too-distant future without actually saying it—represents a painful indictment of King Charles's authority, not to mention his oft-vaunted alleged convening power. Sources close to the king and Prince William have repeatedly told The Daily Beast that the principal block to reconciliation is William. Why is William able to thwart the king? Again, it's all connected to Charles' decision to announce he had cancer. William's team has argued that Charles cannot bequeath his heir a settlement with Harry that William cannot live with. With the cat out of the bag, Charles increasingly looks like a lame duck monarch to many. Prince Harry hunts for his pals Harry's assertion in a recent BBC interview about how incredibly dangerous the U.K. is for him was compromised somewhat by the remarkable doorbell cam footage of Harry in Chelsea searching for friends John and Georgina Vaughan. He was seen knocking on the doors of random residences they no longer occupy, having long since moved and rented out the house. One resident told the Mail: 'The people he knew have long gone and moved elsewhere.' It's a telling sign of Harry's total disconnect from the land of his birth. Staffing news In an apparent effort to stabilize their operations, Meghan Markle has appointed Sarah Fosmo, a former assistant to Bill Gates, as her new chief of staff. This move follows a series of staff departures and is seen as an attempt to professionalize their endeavors. Royal children: A tale of two families During the VE Day celebrations, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis made rare public appearances, delighting fans. Prince Louis stole the show as usual, mimicking his older brother and brushing lint off his father's suit during the parade. Meanwhile, Markle shared new photos of her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, on Instagram to mark Mother's Day. The images, showing the backs of their heads, highlighted their red hair inherited from Harry. They also highlighted the physical and emotional distance between the cousins; Harry has indicated that he cannot envision bringing his children back to the U.K., saying it is not safe, suggesting that the current estrangement may persist indefinitely. Harry and Meghan Catch Beyoncé Harry and Markle enjoyed a date night at Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday. The couple shared affectionate moments, with Markle posting photos and videos on Instagram, including one of Harry wearing a cowboy hat personalized with their children's names. In the Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan, Markle shared a text message she received from Beyoncé the day after her and Harry's interview with Oprah Winfrey aired in March 2021. In the sixth episode, Markle reads the message aloud, expressing her surprise and gratitude: 'She wants me to feel safe and protected. She admires and respects my bravery and vulnerability and thinks I was selected to break generational curses that need to be healed.' Sleaze Prince Andrew's former crisis manager has been secretly filmed saying the British royal was 'f---ing underage girls' while friends with Jeffrey Epstein in embarrassing footage released online Thursday, as The Daily Beast reported. The hidden-camera tape was made by the notorious MAGA provocateur James O'Keefe, the founder of the controversial Project Veritas, which has previously been accused of publishing deceptively edited videos. But still …Caught on tape is John Bryan, who dated Andrew's wife, Sarah Ferguson, for six years from 1991 to 1997. He also became a friend of Prince Andrew despite U.K. newspaper claims that he sucked on Fergie's toes while on vacation in the South of France in 1992. Bryan always derided the story as a tabloid exaggeration, saying he was playing an innocent game with Fergie's kids in which they pretended she was a fairytale princess and were kissing her feet. However, it was a sensational story because Ferguson was still married to Andrew at the time. She was staying at Balmoral with the royals when the story was published, and Queen Elizabeth II told her to pack her bags and leave immediately. Prince Philip never spoke to her again. The couple officially separated in the aftermath of the story and divorced in 1996.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prince William and Kate Middleton's Subtle But Wildly Sweet PDA Shows Their Strong Bond
Catherine, Princess of Wales, has made a stunning comeback to the public stage with recent back-to-back appearances. From her beautiful springtime ensembles to her ever-present megawatt smile, Kate Middleton has been nothing short of glowing. Her radiance is likely a combination of her continued cancer remission, love for work, and having her guiding light—her husband, Prince William—by her side. William made sure to show his love and support during their most recent outing with some sweet PDA. The Prince and Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance at the VE Day 80: A Celebration To Remember concert at Horse Guards Parade in London, England. They joined King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince Edward, and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, for an evening of performances to close off the national celebrations for the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. The holiday celebrates the end of World War II in Europe. As the couple found their seats, William led his wife by placing a hand on the small of her back while gazing at her with warm eyes. Several times throughout the event, a smiley William and Kate exchanged loving glances. Although royals have historically refrained from public displays of affection, the pair have seemed to embrace PDA as Kate has made her return to the spotlight. 'They are happy for people to see them be touchy-feely,' royal biographer and Majesty magazine editor-in-chief Ingrid Seward told People in March. 'They're in a different phase of their life now. William is very protective and very proud of her for coming through this and carrying on with her life.' Royal historian Amanda Foreman echoed this sentiment, telling the outlet, 'There is a sense of protectiveness and partnership. And just in time, frankly—if there was ever a time when the country required stability, this is it. The international stage is so unstable, it is rather extraordinary to see how both have risen to the occasion.' For the May event, Kate looked like a vision in white, recycling a Self-Portrait blazer that she first wore to the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in 2022. The tweed suit jacket featured satin peak labels, a subtle peplum, and a built-in belt. She paired the piece with a pleated skirt with lace trim, nude heels, sheer tights, a black clutch, a four-strand pearl necklace, and matching earrings. As for beauty, she glammed up with rosy makeup and decorated her half-up, half-down 'do with a black velvet bow. William looked dapper beside her in a black suit, matching dress shoes, white button-down shirt, blue tie, and several medals pinned to his lapel. Read the original article on InStyle
