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The Hindu
04-07-2025
- The Hindu
Rushikonda Blue Flag Beach in Vizag will be beautified further, says A.P. Tourism Minister
Minister for Tourism Kandula Durgesh inspected the Rushikonda Blue Flag Beach on Thursday. Mr. Durgesh said that greater coordination between officials and the people's representatives was being ensured to ensure proper upkeep of the facilities created at the Blue Flag Beach. The Blue Flag tag was temporarily withdrawn by the Denmark-based Foundation for Environment Education (FEE) after it received complaints related to poor maintenance of amenities at Rushikonda. However, the tag has been restored now, the Minister said. He assured the vendors managing stalls on the beach and the Life Guards posted there of providing a solution to the issues raised by them. He announced that apart from improving standards at the Blue Flag beach, measures would be taken for further beautification to improve the tourist footfall. Double-decker bus services on the Beach Road would be a major tourist attraction, Mr. Durgesh said. Terming the Blue Flag certification for Rushikonda Beach as a major achievement, the Minister said it would attract tourists from across the globe. With the facilities including washrooms, changing rooms and grey water treatment, the Blue Flad beach will attarct International tourists, he said. The Minister called upon the officials and visitors to ensure cleanliness, hygiene and proper upkeep of the facilities to ensure that the Blue Flag certificate was not withdrawn. 'The Tourism Department will undertake beautification of the beach at a cost of ₹24 lakh,' Mr. Durgesh said. He also spoke about the measures initiated for the revival of the cruise liner operation. A decision has been taken to operate the cruise liner four times till September this year. Measures will be taken to operate it through out the year,' Mr. Durgesh added. Bheemunipatnam MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao, District Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad and Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Commissioner Ketan Garg accompanied the Tourism Minister during the inspection.
Daily Mail
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Adorable moment King's Guard horse leans into the frame as a blind tourist poses for photo - and is rewarded with a salute
A King's Guard horse and a blind man have melted hearts after they posed for a photo together. A visually impaired tourist, thought to be from the US, travelled to Horse Guards Parade in central London where he politely asked the King's Guard and his horse whether he could take a picture with them. When the soldier agreed, the man then thanked them both and asked: 'Can somebody help me please?' A woman then stepped in to take the sweet snap of him and the guards, as the traveller then slowly backed up towards the wall while taking off his dark-tinted glasses. The man asked: 'May I step on the white line, sir?' He then beamed as he posed with the pair - before the adorable horse warmly leaned towards the man to get into the frame. After thanking the woman who took the snap, the blind man saluted the soldier and his well-behaved partner. 'Thank you sir, thank you for your service,' he said, before placing his phone back into his pocket and carefully navigating himself out of the way. The globetrotter was then seen zooming into the image and holding the phone right up to his eyes, seemingly to review the picture. Cavalry Blacks, which are distinctive for their height and black hair, are typically used by the Life Guards, the Blues and Royals. According to The Horse Trust, this specific breed 'are known for their striking appearance and calm temperament'. The charity added: 'Their presence symbolises the elegance and discipline of the British cavalry.' The heartwarming clip was shared by @royalguards_england21 on TikTok and has since racked up over one million views. TikTok users shared their thoughts on the clip, with many commenting on how well-mannered the man was towards the guard and his horse. One wrote: 'God bless his soul,' while another penned: 'And that's how you respect the guards!!!' A third said: 'If only everyone was as well mannered as this [man], the world would be a much better place. Lovely to see.' A fourth commented: 'He can come back anytime. Saluting and thanking him. What a beautiful man.' A fifth added: 'Nice to see our soldiers being respected and not laughed at. Based outside Buckingham Palace and St James's Palace, the King's Guard is made up of highly-trained soldiers. The King's Life Guard are mounted soldiers based at the official main entrance to both St James's Palace and Buckingham Palace. Signs are placed around areas where the Guards are positioned, warning the public that the horses may bite or kick if they get too close. The soldiers are on duty 'at their post' for two hours and come to attention every 10 minutes. They are subject to strict rules including not being permitted to eat, sleep, smoke, sit, or lie down during their tour. Smiling is also strictly forbidden and they must maintain a stoic demeanour. Many guided walking tours involve a visit to the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace or St. James's Palace which typically happens once a day, usually at 10.45am and lasts for about 45 minutes.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
King speaks of ‘global uncertainty' as he presents new standards to regiments
The King has urged soldiers from the nation's most prestigious regiments to maintain their 'attributes of excellence and achievement' during a period of 'global uncertainty'. Charles also paid tribute to the 'blood, toil, tears and sweat' of the military forebears of the Household Cavalry's Life Guards and Blues and Royals as he presented six new squadron standards to the regiments. The head of state's comments came during a ceremony at Windsor Castle where the standards – the symbolic heart and soul of a regiment – were blessed before being presented in front of personnel from the regiments, their friends, families and old soldiers. The King, wearing his field marshal's uniform, told the troops: 'At such a time of global uncertainty, it is of crucial importance to preserve the attributes of excellence and achievement for which you are famous, and which are symbolised by these standards. 'Emblazoned as they are with the battle honours earned by the blood, toil, tears and sweat of soldiers past, they are the embodied soul of the regiment. 'I know you will cherish them, and as your Colonel-in-Chief, I commend these standards to your safe-keeping as a source of honour and inspiration to all of you, whether on parade in London or overseas. 'Carry them with pride, that you may do your duty and serve your country well.' The Life Guards and the Blues and Royals are famed as fighting soldiers who also perform ceremonial duties, wearing their distinctive plumed helmets and breastplates for national events like the state opening of Parliament or Trooping the Colour. The King was joined by his sister the Princess Royal, Colonel of the Blues and Royals, and Lieutenant General Sir Edward Smyth-Osbourne, Colonel of the Life Guards. The group inspected the men from the regiments on parade in Windsor Castle's quadrangle, with Charles stopping frequently to share a few words with the soldiers. Later he symbolically touched the six standards after they were consecrated by the Rev Canon Michael Parker, Chaplain General to the King's Land Forces. The new standards symbolise the individual cavalry squadrons' history, achievements and identity and are made from silk damask with gold and silver embroidery and will be used routinely by the regiments wherever they are based. Lieutenant Colonel Roly Spiller, commander officer of the Household Cavalry Regiment, said: 'To receive a new standard from His Majesty the King is a powerful way for us to reinforce the regiment's close and personal connection to the sovereign. 'The regimental history carried on the standards, surrounding the new sovereign's cypher, bridges the gap between our heritage and our future. 'I feel incredibly proud to be entrusted with carrying this history forwards, playing my part in enabling a new generation of soldiers to write their own chapters of regimental history.'
The Independent
12-05-2025
- General
- The Independent
King speaks of ‘global uncertainty' as he presents new standards to regiments
The King has urged soldiers from the nation's most prestigious regiments to maintain their 'attributes of excellence and achievement' during a period of 'global uncertainty'. Charles also paid tribute to the 'blood, toil, tears and sweat' of the military forebears of the Household Cavalry's Life Guards and Blues and Royals as he presented six new squadron standards to the regiments. The head of state's comments came during a ceremony at Windsor Castle where the standards – the symbolic heart and soul of a regiment – were blessed before being presented in front of personnel from the regiments, their friends, families and old soldiers. The King, wearing his field marshal's uniform, told the troops: 'At such a time of global uncertainty, it is of crucial importance to preserve the attributes of excellence and achievement for which you are famous, and which are symbolised by these standards. 'Emblazoned as they are with the battle honours earned by the blood, toil, tears and sweat of soldiers past, they are the embodied soul of the regiment. 'I know you will cherish them, and as your Colonel-in-Chief, I commend these standards to your safe-keeping as a source of honour and inspiration to all of you, whether on parade in London or overseas. 'Carry them with pride, that you may do your duty and serve your country well.' The Life Guards and the Blues and Royals are famed as fighting soldiers who also perform ceremonial duties, wearing their distinctive plumed helmets and breastplates for national events like the state opening of Parliament or Trooping the Colour. The King was joined by his sister the Princess Royal, Colonel of the Blues and Royals, and Lieutenant General Sir Edward Smyth-Osbourne, Colonel of the Life Guards. The group inspected the men from the regiments on parade in Windsor Castle's quadrangle, with Charles stopping frequently to share a few words with the soldiers. Later he symbolically touched the six standards after they were consecrated by the Rev Canon Michael Parker, Chaplain General to the King's Land Forces. The new standards symbolise the individual cavalry squadrons' history, achievements and identity and are made from silk damask with gold and silver embroidery and will be used routinely by the regiments wherever they are based. Lieutenant Colonel Roly Spiller, commander officer of the Household Cavalry Regiment, said: 'To receive a new standard from His Majesty the King is a powerful way for us to reinforce the regiment's close and personal connection to the sovereign. 'The regimental history carried on the standards, surrounding the new sovereign's cypher, bridges the gap between our heritage and our future. 'I feel incredibly proud to be entrusted with carrying this history forwards, playing my part in enabling a new generation of soldiers to write their own chapters of regimental history.'
North Wales Chronicle
12-05-2025
- General
- North Wales Chronicle
King speaks of ‘global uncertainty' as he presents new standards to regiments
Charles also paid tribute to the 'blood, toil, tears and sweat' of the military forebears of the Household Cavalry's Life Guards and Blues and Royals as he presented six new squadron standards to the regiments. The head of state's comments came during a ceremony at Windsor Castle where the standards – the symbolic heart and soul of a regiment – were blessed before being presented in front of personnel from the regiments, their friends, families and old soldiers. The King, wearing his field marshal's uniform, told the troops: 'At such a time of global uncertainty, it is of crucial importance to preserve the attributes of excellence and achievement for which you are famous, and which are symbolised by these standards. 'Emblazoned as they are with the battle honours earned by the blood, toil, tears and sweat of soldiers past, they are the embodied soul of the regiment. 'I know you will cherish them, and as your Colonel-in-Chief, I commend these standards to your safe-keeping as a source of honour and inspiration to all of you, whether on parade in London or overseas. 'Carry them with pride, that you may do your duty and serve your country well.' The Life Guards and the Blues and Royals are famed as fighting soldiers who also perform ceremonial duties, wearing their distinctive plumed helmets and breastplates for national events like the state opening of Parliament or Trooping the Colour. The King was joined by his sister the Princess Royal, Colonel of the Blues and Royals, and Lieutenant General Sir Edward Smyth-Osbourne, Colonel of the Life Guards. The group inspected the men from the regiments on parade in Windsor Castle's quadrangle, with Charles stopping frequently to share a few words with the soldiers. Later he symbolically touched the six standards after they were consecrated by the Rev Canon Michael Parker, Chaplain General to the King's Land Forces. The new standards symbolise the individual cavalry squadrons' history, achievements and identity and are made from silk damask with gold and silver embroidery and will be used routinely by the regiments wherever they are based. Lieutenant Colonel Roly Spiller, commander officer of the Household Cavalry Regiment, said: 'To receive a new standard from His Majesty the King is a powerful way for us to reinforce the regiment's close and personal connection to the sovereign. 'The regimental history carried on the standards, surrounding the new sovereign's cypher, bridges the gap between our heritage and our future. 'I feel incredibly proud to be entrusted with carrying this history forwards, playing my part in enabling a new generation of soldiers to write their own chapters of regimental history.'
