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Jordan News
2 hours ago
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Kate Middleton is a museum curator. Princess Charlotte influences her choices - Jordan News
Kate Middleton is a museum curator. Princess Charlotte influences her choices In an artistic move to add to her rich track record of cultural interest, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, has entered the world of curating art exhibitions by selecting a collection of artifacts for a miniature display in one of the Victoria and Albert Museum's latest projects in London. The show was not without a family touch, as her daughter, Princess Charlotte, seems to have been the inspiration for one of the pieces on display. اضافة اعلان Kate Middleton, 43, co-curated the show during a visit to the new V&A East Storehouse on June 10. The future branch of the Victoria and Albert Museum, one of the most prominent cultural initiatives in the British capital, aims to provide direct access to art and heritage treasures for free to the public between now and early 2026. The Princess of Wales, in collaboration with the museum's curatorial team, selected a variety of pieces of art that embody a vision called 'Makers and Creators', a vision that seeks to explore how different and unique things can come together to tell an integrated social and cultural story. Princess Charlotte Inspires Her Mother: Ballet at the Heart of Choices One of Kate's most notable exhibits was a costume designed by Oliver Meisel, designed in the 1960 Royal Ballet production of "Sleeping Beauty" and worn by dancer Diana Fair. The choice was not random, as it is believed to have been inspired by 10-year-old Princess Charlotte's passion for the world of ballet, as Princess Charlotte is known for her love of ballet, having previously been photographed attending performances. Subtle artistic choices that express the taste of the Princess of Wales Besides ballet costumes, Kate's choices included other pieces: a watercolor painting by renowned British writer and painter Beatrix Potter. and a childish photo album of Beatrix's father, Robert Potter, which personalizes the show. She also opted for a handmade Welsh bedspread from 1830 to 1840, a symbolic reference to her title as Princess of Wales. In an interview with PEOPLE, the museum's art director, Tristram Hunt, expressed his admiration for Kate's attention to detail, saying: "She was very interested and educated, especially when it came to textiles and silk woven fabrics from William Morris." Hunt also explained that Kate showed a particular interest in the photography department, saying: "She was strangely excited, she knew the types of cameras well, and she liked the idea of exploring behind the scenes of the museum and understanding what was going on behind the scene." Kate is known for her fondness for photography, and she has personally taken many official photos of her children, which were posted on the accounts of the British royal family. Kate also studied art history at the University of St Andrews, which enhances her credibility in participating in this curation. Here's the news: Royal journey in secret: Prince William and Kate Middleton secretly attend Rihanna's party before announcing their engagement Kate has a long relationship with the museum Since 2018, Kate has been the official patron of the Victoria and Albert Museum, one of the world's most prestigious art museums. In 2023, she helped open the Young V&A branch for children aged 1 to 14, featuring interactive lounges. The new V&A East Storehouse provides a true window into the National Museum's collections from various creative disciplines, from fashion to theatre, from street art to sculpture. Sayidaty
Daily Mirror
7 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Kate Middleton interrupts her summer holiday to issue personal message
The Royal Family may be on its summer break but the Princess of Wales has issued a new message as part of a brand new project close to her heart The Princess of Wales has halted her summer break to issue a brand new personal message as part of a new project. The Royal Family is currently enjoying its summer holiday, however, it seems Kate has been working behind the scenes on a brand new exhibition she has created. She has highlighted the power of "historic objects" to influence "fashion, design, film, art" and said "unique" items can help people explore the "role we play in the wider tapestry of life" as a collection she chose went on display at the new V&A East Storehouse. It comes after Princess Charlotte sparked wild frenzy with behind-the-scenes photos from Lionesses' win. Kate highlighted an eclectic mix of items from the V&A, including a watercolour painting of a forest glade by children's author Beatrix Potter, a medieval Somerset church tile and a Welsh quilt handmade almost 200 years ago. In a message written by the Princess, displayed with her Makers and Creators exhibition, she says: "Objects can tell a story. A collection of objects can create a narrative, both about our past and as inspiration for the future. "This display celebrates our past makers and creators and illustrates how much historic objects can influence fashion, design, film, art and creativity today. "Individual, unique objects can come together to create a collective whole that helps us to explore our social and cultural experiences and the role we play in the wider tapestry of life." Other items include a costume by Oliver Messel, one of Britain's foremost stage designers, for the Fairy of the Woodland Glade worn by Diana Vere in the Royal Ballet's 1960 production of The Sleeping Beauty. A Victorian Morris & Co furnishing screen designed by William Morris's assistant John Henry Dearle and a George Henry Boughton oil painting called A Woman Holding a Mirror and a Rose also feature. The mini-exhibition also boasts a Chinese blue and white Qing dynasty porcelain vase from the mid-17th to early 18th century, a sculpture by Clemence Dane of her hands and a childhood photograph album belonging to Beatrix Potter's father, Rupert Potter. The princess is the V&A's patron and she chose the items in June when she visited its East Storehouse in Stratford, east London, to learn about the depository's 'order an object' system where paintings, furniture, books and sculptures can be requested by the public for personal viewing. Kate's Makers and Creators exhibition is one of more than 100 changing mini displays set up at the ends of storage racking in the storehouse. More than 500,000 creative works – from individual items to whole collections like the Glastonbury festival archive – are stored at the site, the majority of the V&A's collection.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
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Parents Are Sharing the Brutally Honest Things Their Toddlers Say to Them
Parents of TikTok are sharing the mortifying ways their toddlers are brutally honest — and it's bad. 'It takes toddlers a long time to figure out why they wouldn't say something that is true,' Deborah Gilboa, a family doctor and resilience expert, tells in an email. A mom on TikTok named Kate asked parents to share 'the most unhinged thing your toddler has said to you,' including her own moment of truth. 'I'll go first,' Kate wrote on her video post. 'Today, my 4 year old asked me why there was a photo of me on the TV. We were listening to Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow.'' Kate swiveled the camera to her television set, frozen on a picture of the Hawaiian singer. 'Anybody else have blunt, hilarious toddlers?' she wrote. Parents shared how they were humbled by their children. 'When my daughter was 4, she told me, 'You're a decent mom.'' 'Mine told me my face looked like a hamburger.' 'My toddler pointed to the TV and said, 'Mommy, my Mommy.' It was Gollum from 'Lord of the Rings.'' 'Mine told me to keep my makeup on at night because I don't look good without makeup.' 'My husband was singing and our 4-year-old told him he sucked and never to sing again.' 'My son patted my stomach and said, 'Ah, my favorite squishy pillow' then proceeded to lay down on it with the deep sigh of someone who worked a double ER shift on the Fourth of July.' 'My 4 year old looked at me with adoration and said so sweetly, 'You're the biggest mommy ever.'' 'I have PCOS. 'Mom, did you shave your beard today? It feels prickly.'' 'My daughter drew a picture of me and there were lots of long lines across my forehead. She said, 'See? I even got your wrinkles.' She was so proud.' 'My 4 year old keeps telling me I'm going to die really soon.' 'My daughter kept telling everyone I used to be straight but I'm not anymore. Had no idea what she was talking about so I asked her what I was now and she said, 'Round.'' 'Mine pointed to a picture of Miss Piggy and said 'Mama' when she was 2.' 'Today, my bonus daughter (age 4) patted my belly and said, 'It's getting pretty big. Are you and Daddy having a baby?' I am in fact, not pregnant. I ... recently lost 15 pounds.' 'My toddler told me, 'Mommy, you have a big nose.'' 'My 2 year old came up to me and growled, 'I can smell your blood.'' 'Last night, right before she fell asleep, my first grader smiled and said, 'If you died, we'd have no mom in our house. My brain told me that.' Uhh, goodnight.' 'My 4-year-old niece asked me why I had two chins.' Why Are Toddlers So Matter-of-Fact? 'Kids do not have enough lived experience to know what is acceptable to say out loud, so they can be really blunt,' pediatrician Dr. Heather Felton previously told Felton added that kids are visual learners and don't yet have the social graces to filter their thoughts. According to Gilboa, children who are raised in healthy and safe environments usually feel comfortable speaking their minds. 'These kids are met with love or at least tolerance,' she says. Gilboa says that parents emphasize truth-telling and communication as family values — and give positive feedback when children are honest — so it's logical that many don't sugar-coat their expressions. Until toddlers learn how to filter their thoughts, having a sense of humor is the only way to get through it. This article was originally published on
Daily Record
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Record
GMB's Kate Garraway halts ITV show as she shares urgent tsunami warning
Kate Garraway and Ed Balls presented some of the day's top stories on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway brought the programme to an abrupt stop as she delivered urgent breaking news. During Wednesday's (July 30) episode of the ITV morning show, Kate, 58, returned to screens alongside co-presenter Ed Balls as they covered some of the day's major stories. But just minutes into the broadcast, the show took an unexpected twist as Kate revealed that a tsunami was set to strike Hawaii after one of the most devastating earthquakes on record. Residents along the coastline have been moved to higher ground whilst emergency alerts have been issued across America's west coast. Russia's eastern shores and sections of Japan have already been battered by the massive wave with 1.9 million people told to flee, including staff at the Fukushima nuclear facility, as specialists warned tsunami surges could continue for over 24 hours, reports Devon Live. Addressing viewers, Kate declared: "Good Morning Britain breaking news this morning, a huge 8.8 magnitude earthquake strikes the east coast of Russia, plunging the US and Japan into a tsunami watch. "It is the sixth strongest earthquake ever measured and in Hawaii people are evacuating from coastal areas as the island braces for impact." The camera then switched to the monitor as Kate added: "Now these are live pictures of it looking calm at the moment although reports have seen the water but we will bring you the latest throughout the morning." Kate further updated viewers, stating: "The quake hit the southeast coast of Russia just after midnight and since then tsunami warnings have been issued across the pacific." Ed interjected with: "In Japan last night two million people were ordered to evacuate." On the island, alerts have advised residents to seek refuge on the fourth floor or higher, in any building with ten floors or more. Josh Green, the governor of Hawaii, stated that the island had not yet seen a "wave of consequence". "We still have not seen any wave activity come past the Big Island. That's important. Until we see what happens on the Big Island, we won't feel we're in a position to start saying that we're in the clear," he said. He continued: "God willing, these waves will not hurt us, but you have to assume, assume, they will be life-threatening."
STV News
9 hours ago
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- STV News
Kate hails power of past objects to inspire future as her new exhibition opens
The Princess of Wales has highlighted the power of 'historic objects' to influence 'fashion, design, film, art' as a new exhibition she curated opens. Kate said 'unique' items can help people explore the 'role we play in the wider tapestry of life' as the collection she chose went on display at the new V&A East Storehouse. She highlighted an eclectic mix of items from the V&A, including a watercolour painting of a forest glade by children's author Beatrix Potter, a medieval Somerset church tile and a Welsh quilt handmade almost 200 years ago. PA Media The Princess of Wales joined textiles curator Oriole Cullen and Kate Parsons, director of collections care and access (Eddie Mulholland/Daily Telegraph). In a message written by Kate, displayed with her Makers and Creators exhibition, she says: 'Objects can tell a story. A collection of objects can create a narrative, both about our past and as inspiration for the future. 'This display celebrates our past makers and creators and illustrates how much historic objects can influence fashion, design, film, art and creativity today. 'Individual, unique objects can come together to create a collective whole that helps us to explore our social and cultural experiences and the role we play in the wider tapestry of life.' PA Media V&A East Storehouse staff preparing the new mini display 'Makers and Creators', curated by the Princess of Wales (David Parry/V&A East Storehouse). Other items include a costume by Oliver Messel, one of Britain's foremost stage designers, for the Fairy of the Woodland Glade worn by Diana Vere in the Royal Ballet's 1960 production of The Sleeping Beauty. A Victorian Morris & Co furnishing screen designed by William Morris's assistant John Henry Dearle and a George Henry Boughton oil painting called A Woman Holding a Mirror and a Rose also feature. The mini-exhibition also boasts a Chinese blue and white Qing dynasty porcelain vase from the mid 17th to early 18th century, a sculpture by Clemence Dane of her hands and a childhood photograph album belonging to Beatrix Potter's father Rupert Potter. PA Media The Princess of Wales was shown around the V&A East Storehouse by the V&A's director Tristram Hunt (Eddie Mulholland/Daily Telegraph. The princess is the V&A's patron and she chose the items in June when she visited its East Storehouse in Stratford, east London, to learn about the depository's 'order an object' system where paintings, furniture, books and sculptures can be requested by the public for personal viewing. Kate's Makers and Creators exhibition is one of more than 100 changing mini displays set up at the ends of storage racking in the storehouse. More than 500,000 creative works – from individual items to whole collections like the Glastonbury festival archive – are stored at the site, the majority of the V&A's collection. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
