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Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
'You have to jam it on': King Charles's Coronation advice to Justin Welby as archbishop feared breaking the monarch's NECK with the crown
Crowning a king is enough to make anyone nervous. But imagine the pressure of being told one wrong move could kill him. That was the situation faced by former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at King Charles's Coronation in May 2023. During a rehearsal in the Buckingham Palace ballroom, Dr Welby put his hands up to mimic holding the crown. As he prepared to place it on the monarch's head, King Charles told him: 'You have to jam it on.' He added: 'It has to come down to here first - and then push down. Because otherwise, if it's at the back, it's fatal.' Concerned about hurting him, Dr Welby said to Charles: 'I don't want to break your neck, sir. It might ruin the service!' The King, who grew up watching his mother wearing the Imperial Crown around the palace to practise before events, reassured the archbishop that it wouldn't cause any harm, the Mail's Robert Hardman reveals in his book Charles III: New King. New Court. The Inside Story. Dr Welby, who stepped down in January amid controversy over the Church of England's handling of child abuser John Smyth, then placed a replica of the 4.9lb St Edward's Crown on Charles's head. The King was sitting on St Mary's Chair, rather than the real Coronation throne. Dr Welby's nerves showed in other ways, as BBC footage of the rehearsals revealed last year. The then-archbishop was seen fumbling his lines during one of the run-throughs. He said: 'And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be amongst you and remain with you now that can't be right.' The Archbishop of York then leaned over and added, 'and always'. He joked: 'You must have said this before?' The off-the-cuff remark prompted laughter from everyone present - including the King. A grinning Charles shook his head and laughed, then added: 'You knew that was coming.' Dr Welby finished the blessing with: 'Be with you and remain with you always. Amen.' There was even a humorous father-and-son moment between Prince William and Charles. The Charles III: The Coronation Year documentary, co-produced and written by Mr Hardman, showed the scene when William practised giving Charles his 'Stole Royal' - an embroidered cloth band symbolising the sacred nature of kingship. The Prince remarked on how fiddly the catch was and joked to his father: 'On the day it's not going to go in, is it?' The King laughed and replied: '[But] you haven't got sausage fingers like mine!' During the Coronation itself, Queen Camilla backed away from Dr Welby when he was holding her crown. One of the ladies-in-attendance, Lady Lansdowne, revealed: 'But I think that was just because she was worried that the archbishop was going to tread on her dress so she was just pulling herself back.' The Queen's sister, Annabel Elliot, her other lady-in-attendance, added: 'She was obviously incredibly nervous. She doesn't show it a lot, but I know her well enough. 'I think he [the King] was very proud of her. And I think there was a sense of, "I can't believe it. We've made it."'
Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
When the BBC were first denied access to televising Queen Elizabeth's Coronation but the Earl Marshall changed his mind due to it possibly backfiring on the monarch
Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation was the first to be broadcast on television, though the ceremony almost didn't make it on to the screen. Some nine months before the late monarch was set to be crowned, the Earl Marshal, the 16th Duke of Norfolk, announced that the Coronation would not be televised much to the BBC 's disappointment, as Robert Hardman related in his book Charles III: New King, New Court. Instead of a live broadcast, a colour film was to be produced and edited before showing to the public. This echoed George VI 's Coronation in 1937 when a black-and-white film was created and later edited by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The decision sparked huge backlash and hit the front page of the Daily Mail with the headline 'Coronation Ban Shocks the BBC'. Though the ceremony was originally approved to be broadcast over radio, the Mail reported how 'permission has been given for still photographs, black-and-white and colour films to be made in all parts of the Abbey'. The BBC said at the time: 'We are naturally very much disappointed at the television decision as, no doubt, will be the viewers.' It meant that television pictures would be restricted to the area west of the Choir Screen and not show the Queen being crowned. The day after the announcement, the Mail told how 'the strain on the Queen of a direct television broadcast of the Coronation ceremony' was one reason behind the decision. A representative of the Coronation Committee said at the time: 'It would place a very great strain on the central figure, being in the eye of the machine with millions of people watching every moment during a ceremony of such length.' Other reasons included it being deemed inappropriate to broadcast sacred parts of the ceremony such as the Holy Communion. Lighting was also a concern. However, the BBC had been preparing to potentially broadcast the occasion and throughout the year in 1952 'executives patiently briefed the press and civil servants on advancements in technology', Hardman wrote. In September 1952, just one month before the disappointing announcement, the Mail reported how George Barnes, the BBC's Director of Television, said that 1953 would be 'the most exciting yet for viewers' and that the company was making plans for the Coronation. After the announcement, concerns were raised over how the decision to restrict the broadcast would reflect on the Queen. A meeting was held with Prime Minister Winston Churchill, the Earl Marshal, the Archbishop and the monarch's private secretary, Hardman wrote. In a U-turn that worked in the BBC's favour, they decided that the ceremony could be televised. However, it was 'subject to the Queen's approval' and if the Holy Communion and anointing were not broadcast. During the final meeting of the Coronation Commission, the decision was discussed further and Prince Philip requested 'no close-up photography', Hardman wrote. Queen Elizabeth's Coronation was broadcast by the BBC and in the UK, 27million people tuned in to watch while 11million listened on the radio.
Edinburgh Live
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Kate Middleton and Prince William's strict rule for staff to protect their children
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Prince William and Princess Kate have a non-negotiable rule in place for their trusted staff in order to shield their three children, insisting on a no-gossip policy to protect their family's privacy. The Prince and Princess of Wales, along with their kids—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—moved into Adelaide Cottage in 2022. Despite it being a modest four-bed home without live-in staff, a small team does pop in when needed, including nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, a gardener, and a housekeeper. Their extended team operates from 'the office' at Kensington Palace. Previously, a role advertised on the Royal household's site highlighted the need for confidentiality as an essential criteria labelling the position as an 'exciting opportunity' within a supportive environment. READ MORE - Living 'Nostradamus' makes chilling and distressing Prince Harry prediction READ MORE - Mum finds creepy hidden room in home - but is warned to 'never enter' Crucially, members of the household staff are expected to refrain entirely from gossiping, with the advert placing emphasis on "maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion". There's also a twist when it comes to staff dress code at their residence; per Valentine Low, author of Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown, a source disclosed to The Sun that casual outfits trump formal attire, suggesting an informal approach is preferred, reports the Mirror. A source has shared with the public that the Cambridge children enjoy a lively presence at home, as their father Prince William shuns formality: "The kids run around the office, and he [William] does not want it to be stuffy. If we have important meetings or are going to Buckingham Palace, then, of course, we [dress up],". Even in their residence at Adelaide Cottage, the practical couple have opted to skip adding a butler to their team, Royal biographer Robert Hardman reveals in his new book 'New King, New Court': "The couple did not seek to boost the staff numbers at Adelaide Cottage, not least because there would be little room to do so. Reports that the Prince was hiring a valet were knocked back." Hardman points out that while the Kensington Palace staff does include a versatile 'yeoman', there is no traditional 'gentleman's gentleman' or butler in the mix: "The Kensington Palace team does include a 'yeoman', a multi-tasking attendant who looks after everything from luggage to uniforms, but there is no 'gentleman's gentleman' on the staff. 'And certainly no butler,' adds one source. 'It's very much them at home with the kids.'". In related insights about the personal lives of William and Kate, an insider previously told the Daily Mail how surprisingly normal life is within their walls: "I think it would surprise people to see how ordinary things are at home. The children help with laying the table, clearing their plates when they've finished eating, and tidying up. There's no preferential treatment." This inside look into Royal staff recruitment follows reports of the ingenious strategy used by the late Queen's head of recruitment, Tracey Waterman. She revealed the uniform method of testing potential cleaners to assess their response - those who succeeded secured the roles. Tracey Waterman revealed a unique test used to gauge the attention to detail of potential Royal housekeepers during Channel 5's documentary 'Sandringham: The Royals at Christmas'. She said: "The difference between a housekeeper in a five-star hotel and in a royal palace would be attention to detail. "One of the tests I like to do, to see if a candidate has a potential eye for detail, is to place a dead fly, either in the fireplace or on the carpet. Once the dead fly is placed, I then bring the candidate into the room. "I lead them into the room quite slowly, just giving them a chance to glance at the room, have a little look at what we've got inside the room. Bringing them to the fireplace, maybe highlighting that we've got a beautiful fireplace." Waterman hopes this subtle hint will alert them to the presence of the dead fly. She concluded: "It's a great test. Maybe out of 10 people, half the candidates will notice the fly. One out of ten will actually bend down and pick it up. That's the special housekeeper."
Daily Mirror
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Stern rule Kate Middleton and Prince William have for all staff to protect their children
Prince William and Princess Kate require their members of staff to follow one strict rule in order to protect their three children, George, Charlotte, and Louis The Prince and Princess of Wales do everything they can to protect their three children, and with that in mind, they have a strict rule that must be upheld by every member of staff who works for them. The royal couple, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, have lived at Adelaide Cottage since 2022. It's a relatively humble four-bedroom property, with no live-in staff - but the family do have a small team come in to lend a helping hand, including their nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, a gardener, and housekeeper. They also have a team on hand based at 'the office' - Kensington Palace. And a job advert previously posted on the royal household's official website revealed an important rule in place for members of William and Kate's team. The job in question was for a housekeeping role, described as an 'exciting opportunity' to work for the royal couple and 'join a supportive and positive team'. But, in order to protect the family's privacy, there is a strict zero-tolerance for gossiping, with the couple specifying that applicants had to be good at "maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion". There are also rules about what the staff should wear when they are on duty at the couple's home - but it will likely surprise fans. According to Valentine Low, author of Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown, an employee told him that casual wear is preferred while formal wear is actually frowned upon, as reported by The Sun. "The kids run around the office, and he [William] does not want it to be stuffy. If we have important meetings or are going to Buckingham Palace, then, of course, we [dress up]," the source said. In keeping with their low-key approach at home, William and Kate have also ruled out hiring a butler at Adelaide. Writing in his book New King, New Court, royal biographer Robert Hardman wrote: "The couple did not seek to boost the staff numbers at Adelaide Cottage, not least because there would be little room to do so. Reports that the Prince was hiring a valet were knocked back. "The Kensington Palace team does include a 'yeoman', a multi-tasking attendant who looks after everything from luggage to uniforms, but there is no 'gentleman's gentleman' on the staff. 'And certainly no butler,' adds one source. 'It's very much them at home with the kids.'" READ MORE: Kate Middleton and Prince William's secret gesture in memory of Southport stabbing victims Last year, an insider told the Daily Mail of William and Kate's family life: "I think it would surprise people to see how ordinary things are at home. The children help with laying the table, clearing their plates when they've finished eating, and tidying up. There's no preferential treatment." It comes after an insider revealed the secret challenge they would set for applicants for cleaning positions, working for the late Queen. Tracey Waterman, head of recruitment, said the team would test all interviewees in the same way to see how they react - and those that passed, got the job. She confirmed that someone would place a dead fly somewhere around the room to see if the candidate noticed it, and see if they disposed of it. Speaking during Channel 5's documentary Sandringham: The Royals at Christmas, Tracey said: "The difference between a housekeeper in a five-star hotel and in a royal palace would be attention to detail. "One of the tests I like to do, to see if a candidate has a potential eye for detail, is to place a dead fly, either in the fireplace or on the carpet. Once the dead fly is placed, I then bring the candidate into the room. "I lead them into the room quite slowly, just giving them a chance to glance at the room, have a little look at what we've got inside the room. Bringing them to the fireplace, maybe highlighting that we've got a beautiful fireplace." Tracey hopes this hint will make them aware of the dead fly. She concluded: "It's a great test. Maybe out of 10 people, half the candidates will notice the fly. One out of ten will actually bend down and pick it up. That's the special housekeeper."
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IMEXHUBLI expo and Udyami Ratna award ceremony from May 16
Hubballi: The Industrial Manufacturing Exhibition ' IMEXHUBLI 2025 ' and Udyami Ratna award eventy will be held from May 16 to 19 at Kallur Layout, located behind the New Court in Hubballi . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The North Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (NKSSIA) is organising this event. Union minister Shobha Karandlaje will inaugurate the event, while Union minister Pralhad Joshi and industries minister MB Patil will be present. Speaking to reporters here on Friday, Girish Nalwadi, president of NKSSIA, said that IMEXHUBLI 2025 serves as an essential venue for business networking and industrial development in the manufacturing sector. This trade exhibition will display innovative machinery parts, industrial valves, pumps, and motors, alongside recent developments in maintenance and automation technologies. Participants will gain insights into state-of-the-art developments across sectors including iron and steel, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and food processing industries, fostering industrial partnerships and advancement, he added. Ramesh Patil, event chairman, said that the exhibition incorporates the National Vendor Development Programme, featuring prominent central PSUs and MNCs, creating valuable marketing prospects for enterprises. The event will also acknowledge the Industrial RAMP initiative, a govt of India programme, highlighting its industrial contributions. NKSSIA will present the Udyami Ratna 2024 awards, celebrating outstanding industrial achievements. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Sixteen awards will recognise accomplishments across categories including micro, small, and medium enterprises, innovative industry performance, women industrialists, startup entrepreneurs, and physically challenged entrepreneurs. The lifetime Udyami Ratna 2024 award presentation is scheduled for May 17, he added.
