Latest news with #LongWalk
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Prince William's 'last-minute text sparked ceasefire' in bitter feud with Harry
Despite the high-profile estrangement between Prince Harry and Prince William having no end in sight, one simple olive branch saw the brothers join together in a poignant and emotional reunion Prince William turbulent relationship with Prince Harry has been a major topic of discussion for years, with the royal brothers having long been stuck in a very public stalemate. But despite there seemingly being no possibility of reconciliation in the near future, one major family event saw the brothers put their differences aside and call a temporary truce almost three years ago. The pair have not seen each other during Harry's recent trips back to the UK, including for the court case over his security arrangements in the country, which he fought - and ultimately lost - to have police protection for him and his family when returning to his homeland. And although William and Harry's relationship continues to be at an all time low, which is largely linked to a series of bombshells detailed in Harry's memoir Spare, their feud came to an abrupt - albeit temporary - truce in 2022 after the death of their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. William reportedly reached out to Harry via text in the days after Her Late Majesty's passing, asking if Harry and Meghan wished to join him and Kate on the Long Walk in Windsor, to view floral tributes and meet grieving members of the public who had gathered to pay their respects to the monarch. Their display of solidarity was the first and only time that the two royal couples, who had once affectionately been referred to as the 'Fab Four', had been seen together in public since Harry and Meghan took a step back from their duties as senior royals and relocated to California. A well-placed source told the Daily Mail at the time: "It happened very quickly – remarkable really considering they didn't see each other in Scotland.' The publication went on to confirm that it was William's decision to extend the olive branch to his brother, and 'absolutely not' the idea of his father King Charles, as was previously reported. It claimed William felt that a united front was essential in the wake of the Queen's death, as the family reunited to share in their collective grief in front of the world. Both brothers had flown to Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire when they had been informed of the Queen's failing health, but both they tragically missed the chance to say their last goodbyes to their grandmother, arriving in Scotland after the Queen had died. In the months after Queen Elizabeth's passing, Prince Harry's bombshell memoir Spare was released, in which he claimed he found out about his grandmother's death via the media and not from his family. However, royal author Robert Hardman claims Harry's version of events isn't true, instead insisting that the royal family attempted to contact Harry to discuss the Queen's health. Hardman wrote: "In his memoir, Spare he suggests that no one had told him and that he was reduced to learning the news from the BBC website as the plane was landing. Not exactly.' "A member of the Palace staff says that the King had been urgently trying to make contact with his younger son. There were repeated attempts to get through to him but no calls were going through because Harry was airborne,' said the official." Despite the brothers not having seen each other in several years, it seems that the royal feud between the brothers is still very much alive. Earlier this week, William's joked about warring families that seemed to stem from his own personal history. As William visited Harry's old Army regiment - the Army Air Corps in Suffolk - on Wednesday, he joked with servicemen and women about not always wanting to see their families. During an important discussion as the Colonel-in-Chief about the welfare of service people in the regiment, he lightened the mood when he joked, after asking one soldier if he spent enough time with his family "some of them might not want to see you that much – it's a mixed bag".
Sydney Morning Herald
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
AFL 2025 LIVE updates: Essendon, Richmond prepare for Dreamtime at the 'G
Loading Go to latest Pinned post from 6.08pm Pre-game schedule The schedule for tonight's Dreamtime at the G events as per Essendon's media team. Key Timings 3pm – The Long Walk Naarm Festival (Birrarung Marr Hilltop) 5.30pm – MCG gates open 5.30pm – The Long Walk to the MCG commences from Birrarung Marr 6.15pm – The Long Walkers enter the arena 7pm – Dreamtime Pre-Game performance begins 7.28pm – Essendon enters the field 7.35pm – Pre-Game ceremony 7.45pm – First bounce Gift Exchange Before the first bounce at Dreamtime at the 'G, Essendon and Richmond will both partake in a gift exchange. Our Dreamtime gift exchange is The Roo Skin; this will be the first time in our history the Roo Skin has been gifted for a Dreamtime at the 'G gift exchange. With assistance from Ricky Baldwin, a Gunai Kurnai artist, the Roo skin has been wood burned, and hand painted with Ochre from Lake Tyers State Park on Krauatungalung Country (Gunai Kurnai). Alwyn Davey, Jade Gresham and Jack Peris all contributed to the design and art on the skin, and t he meaning behind the gift runs deep with themes of protection, unity and heading into the match. Dance Ceremony | Will Shake Spears Will Shake Spears began as a small group of Koori youth coming together to learn and carry culture. Entertainment | Briggs Adam Briggs, a Yorta Yorta man and passionate Dons supporter, is a prominent Indigenous Australian artist known for his work in hip-hop, comedy, and writing. First Bounce Countdown | Didgeridoo played by Lachie Hill Lachie Hill, proud Yorta Yorta man and lifelong Bomber's supporter, will be playing the Didgeridoo as the clock counts down to the first bounce for Dreamtime at the 'G. 6.34pm Sisters share a special MCG moment By Brittany Busch Misting rain and the scent of burning eucalyptus hangs in the air as hundreds of walkers set off from the Birrarung Marr hilltop for the Long Walk to the MCG. Victorian opposition leader Brad Battin led the procession alongside Michael Long, the former footballer whose walk to Canberra inspired the annual awareness-raising event at the MCG. Long-time Dreamtime attendees, sisters Lisa McKenna and Karen Christie, walked arm in their Richmond scarves, and said it was an overwhelming moment for them after discovering they had Indigenous heritage following their mother's death. 'Everyone gets involved in it, which is really, really special. And I think it's really good for the Indigenous community to know that they've got so much support,' McKenna said. Asked about their team's prospects, the siblings were guarded. 'It doesn't matter who wins, really, but it's a great night. You've just gotta embrace what it's for,' Christie said. McKenna said: 'May the best team win'. 6.30pm Richmond star to make rare VFL appearance Richmond are hoping a conservative approach through the VFL will help premiership midfielder Dion Prestia finally overcome his tortured run with soft-tissue injuries. Instead of returning in the Tigers' Dreamtime clash with Essendon at the MCG on Friday night, Prestia will make his comeback in Frankston when he plays two quarters against the Bombers' VFL side. After being restricted to 13 games last year, the 32-year-old is yet to play a game this season following an achilles injury. But Richmond coach Adem Yze believes the club has learnt valuable lessons on how to manage their star veteran. 'There always is, with the talent he's got and the leadership he provides,' Yze said of the temptation to bring Prestia straight back into the AFL. 'Last year, you could see how important he was when he came in and we probably did it the wrong way and he missed six weeks. We've got to learn from that. 'If he gets through, he'll be available the week after. 'We're playing the long game with him. 'I'm not sure the last time he's played VFL, but he's bought into that.' During Prestia's absence, the triple premiership player has taken a great interest in mentoring Tigers young guns Sam Lalor and Josh Smillie. Rebuilding Richmond have defied grim pre-season predictions to already win three games this year. Despite Essendon coming off a 91-point smashing by Western Bulldogs last Saturday night, the Bombers will start as warm favourites to beat the Tigers. Richmond will be without captain Toby Nankervis (managed), veteran forward Tom Lynch (concussion), star defender Noah Balta (court-imposed curfew) and former best-and-fairest winner Jayden Short (calf). Samson Ryan is back to take on ruck duties, with Maurice Rioli Jnr and Campbell Gray also recalled. 'We're going to be a really young side, on a big stage, which is an awesome opportunity,' Yze said. 'I sat in the forward line meeting and it felt like I was in a creche. 'It's hard to fill Lynchy's shoes ... they've just got to share the load. 'They're young but it will be exciting.' Essendon's Jade Gresham and Matt Guelfi are back from injuries and hard-running teen defender Angus Clarke will debut on the big stage. Dylan Shiel, Saad El-Hawli and Archer Day-Wicks have been dropped. AAP 6.08pm Pre-game schedule The schedule for tonight's Dreamtime at the G events as per Essendon's media team. Key Timings 3pm – The Long Walk Naarm Festival (Birrarung Marr Hilltop) 5.30pm – MCG gates open 5.30pm – The Long Walk to the MCG commences from Birrarung Marr 6.15pm – The Long Walkers enter the arena 7pm – Dreamtime Pre-Game performance begins 7.28pm – Essendon enters the field 7.35pm – Pre-Game ceremony 7.45pm – First bounce Gift Exchange Before the first bounce at Dreamtime at the 'G, Essendon and Richmond will both partake in a gift exchange. Our Dreamtime gift exchange is The Roo Skin; this will be the first time in our history the Roo Skin has been gifted for a Dreamtime at the 'G gift exchange. With assistance from Ricky Baldwin, a Gunai Kurnai artist, the Roo skin has been wood burned, and hand painted with Ochre from Lake Tyers State Park on Krauatungalung Country (Gunai Kurnai). Alwyn Davey, Jade Gresham and Jack Peris all contributed to the design and art on the skin, and t he meaning behind the gift runs deep with themes of protection, unity and heading into the match. Dance Ceremony | Will Shake Spears Will Shake Spears began as a small group of Koori youth coming together to learn and carry culture. Entertainment | Briggs Adam Briggs, a Yorta Yorta man and passionate Dons supporter, is a prominent Indigenous Australian artist known for his work in hip-hop, comedy, and writing.
The Herald Scotland
30-04-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
O'Brien hoping all is set fair for big Crambo effort
However, he is six from six on right-handed tracks and with cheekpieces applied for the first time, O'Brien is hoping Crambo can show his true colours on his Irish debut. Fergal O'Brien is hoping Crambo can bounce back to form in Ireland (John Walton/PA) 'He cantered in Punchestown this (Wednesday) morning and he's well, so fingers crossed,' said the Ravenswell Farm handler. 'We definitely need the rub of the green, which he hasn't had on his last two runs, and we're putting some cheekpieces on him to try to help his jumping. 'He's beaten the second-favourite (Hiddenvalley Lake), who won in Liverpool (Aintree), so if he turns up in that sort of form, I think he'll be there or thereabouts. 'It's beautiful ground – they've done a brilliant job considering the weather. There's an amazing covering of grass and the place looks stunning, so we're really looking forward to him running.' Teahupoo winning at Punchestown last season (Brian Lawless/PA) Hot favourite is Gordon Elliott's Teahupoo, who landed this Grade One prize 12 months ago and finished second to fellow Robcour-owned gelding Bob Olinger when bidding for back-to-back Stayers' Hurdle wins at Cheltenham. The Henry de Bromhead-trained Hiddenvalley Lake, who also carries the Robcour colours, was beaten a head by Crambo in the Long Walk and was last seen landing the Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree. Rocky's Diamond has enjoyed an excellent campaign for Declan Queally, winning the Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran Park before finishing fourth in the Stayers' Hurdle. However, Queally admitted to having concerns ahead of his final outing of the season, saying: 'He came back from Cheltenham very tired, so we had to give him a good two weeks in the field to recharge and he might not be quite as ready as he was for Cheltenham. The Grade 2 John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle goes the way of Declan Queally and Rocky's Diamond, who travelled sweetly throughout and manages to find extra in the tank under Shane Fitzgerald close home 🚀 — Gowran Park (@GowranPark1) January 23, 2025 'I'm happy we've got plenty of work into him, we're pretty hopeful he's in good order and I think a big run is on the cards, but you're always worried about a total no-show at this time of the year. 'There is a risk of that, but we've got nothing to lose really, I've been happy with his four bits of work over the last fortnight and I think he's 95 per cent ready, so we'll just proceed forward and hope he runs well. 'He'll be going out in the field next week and it's been a great season – win, lose or draw.'
