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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Daily Mirror
Who was Rosie Roche - Royal cousin of Princes William and Harry found dead?
WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry arrive for the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021 in Windsor, England. Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born 10 June 1921, in Greece. He served in the British Royal Navy and fought in WWII. He married the then Princess Elizabeth on 20 November 1947 and was created Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich by King VI. He served as Prince Consort to Queen Elizabeth II until his death on April 9 2021, months short of his 100th birthday. His funeral takes place today at Windsor Castle with only 30 guests invited due to Coronavirus pandemic restrictions. (Photo by Victoria Jones -) The Royal Family was struck by tragedy after Rosie Roche, a 20 year old relative of Princes William and Harry, was discovered dead at her family residence in Norton, Wiltshire. Rosie, who was studying English Literature at Durham University, was reportedly preparing for a getaway with friends when her mother and sister made the heartbreaking find on July 14. A firearm was discovered at the scene. Rosie Jeanne Burke Roche, born on June 21, 2005, had strong ties to the British aristocracy. As the granddaughter of the late Edmund Roche, 5th Baron Fermoy — Princess Diana's uncle — she was a cousin to Princes William and Harry. She was the daughter of Edmund (Hugh) Burke Roche and Pippa Long. An inquest into her death commenced at the Wiltshire and Swindon coroner's court before being postponed until October 2025. Area coroner Grant Davies confirmed that officers have classified the death as non-suspicious, eliminating any third-party involvement, reports the Express. The Royal Family has been hit by heartbreak once again by the death of Rosie Roche (Image: Getty) A tribute in the Yorkshire Post stated: "Roche, Rosie Jeanne Burke. Died on Monday 14th July 2025. Darling daughter of Hugh and Pippa, incredible sister to Archie and Agatha, Granddaughter to Derek and Rae Long. Private family funeral. A memorial service will be held at a later date." Mr Kingston, a 45 year old financier, was discovered in an outbuilding at his parents' residence in the Cotswolds. Officers confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances. Earlier this year, an inquest revealed he had been given various medications for depression following stress-related sleeplessness. He allegedly ceased taking the medication in the days leading up to his death. Friends have confided to The Times that Mr Kingston and Lady Gabriella appeared untroubled, with no hints of emotional or financial stress. The pair were spotted together at a Valentine's Day Shakespeare event and subsequently at the National Gallery, where pals described them as "happy and positive as ever."
Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
The 'worrying' Meghan Markle plans to 'outshine' the Queen and other family members that terrified Buckingham Palace, claims royal author - and how she 'just didn't understand' why the Queen always had to come first
For those marrying into the Royal Family, adapting to life as a working member of the Firm can be difficult. Indeed, royals from Prince Philip to Princess Diana faced their own trials and tribulations while they tried to navigate the complicated life of a working royal.
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
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- Daily Mail
Prince Philip believed Prince Charles 'lacked the dedication necessary to make a good king', royal insider reveals
Prince Philip did little to hide his 'disdain' for Charles who he believed 'lacked the dedication necessary to make a good king', a royal insider has claimed. It is no secret that King Charles had a testy relationship with his father. Their clashes during Charles's childhood were dramatised for the hit Netflix series The Crown where the young prince was dressed down by his father for being 'too weak' after he struggled to fit in at Gordonstoun boarding school. While time healed the rift between the family members and by all accounts Charles and Philip were close in the Duke of Edinburgh 's final years, throughout adulthood they struggled to get on with Philip doing very little to disguise his feelings. Writing in his biography, Philip: The Final Portrait, broadcaster and royal author Gyles Brandreth claims that during his meetings with the Duke in the 1980s and 1990s there was a 'touch of exasperation in his tone - and often, too, a note of sarcasm' when he talked about Charles'. 'The Duke gave the impression that he would have liked his son to be more robust, less fey,' Gyles added. Gyles notes that Philip often did very little to hide how he felt about the heir to the throne even when speaking to members of the public. The royal expert recalls a meeting with Philip in 1986 where the Duke was presented with three pairs of carriage driving gloves as a gift from the Playing Fields Association all in different colours. Third pair were a garish lilac colour which Philip held 'disdainfully' and said "I think we'll give these to the Prince of Wales". Philip even allegedly felt that Charles lacked the 'dedication necessary to make a good king' especially after the death of Princess Diana. Speaking to Gyles on another occasion Philip acknowledged their similarities but noted their key personality difference was that Charles is a 'romantic' and he was a 'pragmatist'. Charles did not lack a close father figure in his life, with Philip's uncle Lord Louis Mountbatten taking up the reins. Lord Mountbatten had a large influence on Charles as he came of age, serving as a mentor to the future king. Charles often lent on Mountbatten for advice as he navigated his duties as a young royal and he also willingly accepted criticism from his uncle. Mountbatten was the only family member to attend the prince's 1971 graduation from the Royal Naval College Dartmouth. Tragically, Mountbatten was murdered aged 79 when the IRA blew up his boat during a holiday at his summer home in Sligo, on the west coast of the Republic of Ireland, in August 1979. On the day of his funeral at Westminster Abbey, Charles marched behind his great-uncle's coffin. According to his wishes, Mountbatten was later buried at Romsey Abbey in Hampshire. Charles left a wreath of red roses and carnations, with a message that read: 'To my HGF and GU from his loving and devoted HGS and GN.' The words were family code, with Charles regarding great-uncle Mountbatten as his 'Honorary Grandfather', who had in turn referred to Charles as 'Honorary Grandson and Great Nephew'. It has been widely documented although Prince Philip had a testy relationship with Charles, the Duke was much closer to his only daughter Princess Anne. Following his death the Princess Royal paid tribute to her father describing him as a 'teacher, supporter and critic'. Indeed, it is known that Anne was Philip's favourite child with the two sharing a love for sports. Speaking to the Daily Mail in 2017, Eileen Parker, wife of Philip's close friend Mike Parker said:'[Philip] always had more fun with Anne. 'Charles is more like the Queen, while Anne is very like Prince Philip.' Both the Duke of Edinburgh and the Princess Royal also shared a dedication to Royal duties with Philip. Upon his retirement from royal duties on August 2, 2017, Philip had already become the longest-serving British royal consort, having spent more than 70 years by the Queen's side. He was also the patron of 800 organisations including, most famously, the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. Meanwhile, Anne appears to have inherited her father's work ethic with the Princess carrying out 217 engagements in 2024 making her by some accounts the hardest working member of the Royal Family. While Philip and Charles's became closer in later life, the same could not be said for his relationship with his other son Prince Andrew who the Duke felt never lived up to his expectations. Prince Philip was particularly delighted with his son's naval achievement. Having fought against Nazi Germany as part of the Royal Navy, he had reason to be pleased with his son's victory in the Falklands War. However, royal biographer Ingrid Seward revealed in her bestselling book, My Mother And I, that Prince Philip later 'berated' Andrew for being 'pointless' because he never fulfilled his early potential. It is likely that Philip's scathing comments about his son were in reference to Andrew's actions outside of the military. During the 1980s 'randy Andy' - as the press called him - gained a reputation for being the 'playboy prince' during his bachelor years, with Andrew linked romantically to a string of models and actresses. While he did eventually settle down and marry Sarah Ferguson in 1986, their marriage was short-lived and ended in separation in 1992 and divorce four years later. Since he left active service in the navy in 2001, Andrew's ventures came under intense scrutiny. Seward wrote that during his time as the UK's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment he gained a reputation for 'tailoring his visits to include trips to luxury golf courses and fraternising with "dodgy" Arab businessmen'. After the government at the time realised the damage caused by Andrew's actions, he was forced to resign from his role in 2011. While for many years Andrew was celebrated as the royal family's 'scallywag', royal biographer Robert Lacey wrote that the Prince's 'dubious choice of business contacts came to shadow his reputation'. This culminated with Andrew stepping down from his role as a working member of the Royal Family following his notorious interview with BBC Newsnight about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Similar to his relationship with Princess Anne, Philip is understood to have shared a close bond with his youngest son Prince Edward.
Daily Mail
12-07-2025
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- Daily Mail
Revealed: How a fear of looking like 'Mr Beckham' led to a stint in hospital for Prince Philip
Prince Philip ended up in hospital after he refused to sit down during Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebrations due to fears he would look like 'Mr Beckham', a royal author has revealed. For many Brits in the 2000s and 2010s, there wasn't a couple more idolised than David and Victoria Beckham.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Royal Victoria Yacht Club celebrates 180th anniversary
The Royal Victoria Yacht Club (RVYC) has celebrated its 180th anniversary. The milestone was marked at the Fishbourne clubhouse over the weekend of June 28 and 29 with a series of events, including a regatta sponsored by Mermaid Gin and featuring races for all types of craft. Advertisement Established on May 24, 1845, RVYC boasts a rich history, having hosted the 1908 Olympic yacht races for Eight Metre, Seven Metre, and Six Metre yachts. The club's journey has not always been smooth. RVYC previous commodores. (L-R) Steve Warren Smith, Alan Colville, Nigel Talbot, Tony Pope, Helen Vrba, Babs Wise, Ian Murray, Chris Rickman, Ian Vallender. (Not present – Andrew Porteous, John Clack and Steve Sheridan). (Image: RVYC) Social changes post-war led to challenging times, with the club facing the brink of closure. However, a merger in 1961 with Fishbourne Sailing Club and Wootton Creek Sailing Club revitalised the institution, leading to a new clubhouse being opened in Fishbourne in 1962 by Prince Philip. Advertisement Today, the RVYC is thriving, boasting a flourishing cadet section, an expanding fleet of MOCRA multi-hulls and Scows, and a growing membership. The club, which weathered the Covid lockdowns, welcomed HRH The Princess Royal in 2021 for its 175th anniversary. The RVYC remains a popular venue for open events and rallies, holding a prime position at the mouth of Wootton Creek with views across the Solent. On June 28, the regatta was followed by a barbecue and live music from The Accelerators, long-time favourites at the RVYC. The celebrations continued on June 29 with a welcome from Commodore Helen Vrba to visiting commodores from Brading Haven YC, Sea View YC and East Cowes Sailing Club, as well as some of the RVYC's longest-serving members. Advertisement A highlight was the celebration sail-past of members' boats, which was described as a spectacular sight. Vessels ranging from large cruisers and multi-hulls to paddleboards, rowing skiffs, and even two swan pedalos participated, sweeping past the pontoon to take the salute before heading out to sea. The weekend's celebrations concluded with afternoon tea on the lawn and a toast by former Commodore Alan Colville, celebrating both the club's past and its future. The RVYC, although transformed from its Victorian and Edwardian heyday, retains artefacts from its rich history on display in the clubhouse, a reminder of its prestigious past.
