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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
From a fragment of Christ's cross to Blue Peter badge, bizarre gifts from around the world given to King Charles
Read on to find out what Her Late Majesty's final gift was - received just three days before her death ROYAL SPOILS From a fragment of Christ's cross to Blue Peter badge, bizarre gifts from around the world given to King Charles Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE King was given a Rolls-Royce and a pair of his 'n' hers walking boots among hundreds of Coronation gifts, it has been revealed. Buckingham Palace published a list of official gifts to the Royal Family for the first time in five years. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 King Charles received 268 presents in 2023 — his Coronation year — including a Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II Credit: Rolls Royce 8 Charles with the King of Bahrain, who gifted him the Roller worth at least £355,000 Credit: Getty 8 Pope Francis gave Charles a piece of the True Cross, believed to be part of the one Jesus Christ was crucified on 8 The King also received a gold Blue Peter badge in 2023 to reward his environmental work and support for youngsters His Majesty received 268 presents in 2023 — his Coronation year — including a Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II from the King of Bahrain, worth at least £355,000. Palace sources say the car is among the royal state fleet of vehicles and not being used for Charles's personal travel. President Katalin Novak of Hungary gave the King and Queen two pairs of boots featuring their royal cyphers. Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky presented the King with a framed mosaic, scroll and signed ship's flag during their audience at Buckingham Palace And Pope Francis gave him a piece of the True Cross, believed to be part of the one Jesus Christ was crucified on. On a State Visit to Germany in 2022, animal-lover Charles received a wooden insect hotel and Beethoven CD, from President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. A bottle of gin made in Uganda was presented by its High Commission. The Governor of Tasmania offered up more gin and jars of honey. Fragrance retailer J Floris of Piccadilly made the royal couple personalised scents called Charles R and Camilla R. The King also received a gold Blue Peter badge in 2023 to reward his environmental work and support for youngsters. The Queen was awarded one for her work with literacy The late Queen Elizabeth II received 65 presents during her Platinum Jubilee year in 2022. The Enchanting Jewels of Princess Diana: A Royal Legacy Unveiled The Army gave Her Late Majesty, who was by this stage suffering mobility problems, a mottled hazel walking cane. Her final gift was a stained-glass panel to commemorate her 70th year as monarch, received on September 5th — just three days before she died. Several royals were given biscuits. At the height of Covid pandemic in 2020, Princess Anne was sent hand sanitiser. Prince Edward and wife Sophie also received a Lagos version of Monopoly on their Royal tour of Nigeria in 2020. An insider said: 'Gifts, where they can be, become part of the Royal Collection, where the whole nation can enjoy them.' 8 Prince Edward and wife Sophie also received a Lagos version of Monopoly on their Royal tour of Nigeria in 2020 Credit: Amazon 8 At the height of Covid pandemic in 2020, Princess Anne was sent a hand sanitiser Credit: Getty 8 A bottle of gin made in Uganda was presented by its High Commission 8 Buckingham Palace published a list of official gifts to the Royal Family for the first time in five years Credit: AFP
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
From a fragment of Christ's cross to Blue Peter badge, bizarre gifts from around the world given to King Charles
THE King was given a Rolls-Royce and a pair of his 'n' hers walking boots among hundreds of Coronation gifts, it has been revealed. 8 King Charles received 268 presents in 2023 — his Coronation year — including a Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II Credit: Rolls Royce 8 Charles with the King of Bahrain, who gifted him the Roller worth at least £355,000 Credit: Getty 8 Pope Francis gave Charles a piece of the True Cross, believed to be part of the one Jesus Christ was crucified on 8 The King also received a gold Blue Peter badge in 2023 to reward his environmental work and support for youngsters His Majesty received 268 presents in 2023 — his Coronation year — including a Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II from the King of Bahrain, worth at least £355,000. Palace sources say the car is among the royal state fleet of vehicles and not being used for Charles's personal travel. Hungary gave the King and Queen two pairs of boots featuring their royal cyphers. Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky presented the King with a framed mosaic, scroll and signed ship's flag during their audience at Buckingham Palace READ MORE ROYAL NEWS And Pope Francis gave him a piece of the True Cross, believed to be part of the one Jesus Christ was crucified on. On a State Visit to Germany in 2022, animal-lover Charles received a wooden insect hotel and Beethoven CD, from President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. A bottle of gin made in Uganda was presented by its High Commission. The Governor of Tasmania offered up more gin and jars of honey. Fragrance retailer J Floris of Piccadilly made the royal couple personalised scents called Charles R and Camilla R. Most read in Royals The King also received a gold Blue Peter badge in 2023 to reward his environmental work and support for youngsters. The Queen was awarded one for her work with literacy The late Queen Elizabeth II received 65 presents during her Platinum Jubilee year in 2022. The Enchanting Jewels of Princess Diana: A Royal Legacy Unveiled The Army gave Her Late Majesty, who was by this stage suffering mobility problems, a mottled hazel walking cane. Her final gift was a stained-glass panel to commemorate her 70th year as monarch, received on September 5th — just three days before she died. Several royals were given biscuits. At the height of Covid pandemic in 2020, Nigeria in 2020. An insider said: 'Gifts, where they can be, become part of the Royal Collection, where the whole nation can enjoy them.' 8 Prince Edward and wife Sophie also received a Lagos version of Monopoly on their Royal tour of Nigeria in 2020 Credit: Amazon 8 At the height of Covid pandemic in 2020, Princess Anne was sent a hand sanitiser Credit: Getty 8 A bottle of gin made in Uganda was presented by its High Commission 8 Buckingham Palace published a list of official gifts to the Royal Family for the first time in five years Credit: AFP
Edinburgh Reporter
4 days ago
- Edinburgh Reporter
Former Bay City Roller walks free from court
A former Bay City Roller musician accused of stalking and harassing family members has walked free from court after a mistake by prosecutors. Pat McGlynn was alleged to have followed and spied on his brother John and sister-in-law Yvonne outside their home in Loanhead, Midlothian. Pat, 67, was also claimed to have acted aggressively, gesticulate towards the couple and point a camera that was believed to be recording Yvonne McGlynn at her home. The musician was said to have carried out the stalking campaign including blocking their driveway and leaving threatening voicemails between October 2020 and September 2021. But the former Roller was allowed to walk free from the dock on Thursday (CORR) after a sheriff deserted the case due to the Crown not providing the defence team with all the required disclosure. Sheriff Peter McCormack was told this was the seventh time the Crown had brought the case to trial but had continually failed to supply the defence team with all the information they need. Solicitor Nigel Bruce told the court there had been 'a long-standing failure to provide disclosure by the Crown' and asked the sheriff to desert the case. Mr Bruce said: 'The fact is that this has had a really significant effect on my client. 'He is a musician and he has been invited to produce an album and to tour in Japan and that can't take place. 'This complaint is now approaching three years and the Crown have not complied with their legal obligations.' Sheriff McCormack said: 'This is the seventh trial diet to events said to have taken place between October 2020 and September 2021. 'It's a charge of stalking with various allegations. 'The Crown and the police have a statutory duty to disclose relevant material that they have accepted Mr Bruce has been asking for. 'Nothing has happened between the last trial diet in December and today and in these circumstances I am going uphold Mr Bruce's motion and desert the case simpliciter.' Speaking outside court, Pat admitted the case had taken a toll on his health but added he is delighted he can now get on with music career. He said: 'This case is all rubbish, my brother has caused me so much pain and suffering. 'My wife is ill because of it and I have had a heart attack due to this case – it's been a nightmare. 'I've been classed as a criminal due to these false allegations but now I'm cleared I can now get on with my life and go to Japan at Christmas. 'I've got a band together and I'm going to be touring and playing Bay City Roller classics like Shang-A-Lang and Bye Bye Baby as well as my own material. 'I've also got an album coming out called simply 'Pat McGlynn' and I'll be doing Roller classics on there too. 'I see Woody has done his own version of Shang-A-Lang but I'm going to show him how it's done properly.' Pat, a rhythm guitarist, joined the Bay City Rollers in 1976 replacing departing member Ian Mitchell before leaving the following year. He was also a member of the group between 1982 and 1985. In 1977, Pat released She'd Rather Be with Me which peaked at number 65 in Australia. He also had success with his own band Pat McGlynn's Scotties and wrote the song So Much Of Your Love sung by pop star Sonia in the British heat of the Eurovision Song Contest in 1993. Patrick McGlynn outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court PHOTO Alexander Lawrie Like this: Like Related
Scottish Sun
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
I bought Marcus Rashford's wrecked £700,000 Rolls-Royce after footie star's crash – you won't believe the transformation
FROM a wreck to work of art – see Mat's stunning restoration of the Rolls-Royce Wraith. ROLL WITH IT I bought Marcus Rashford's wrecked £700,000 Rolls-Royce after footie star's crash – you won't believe the transformation REBUILDING a Rolls-Royce might seem impossible to most - for Mat Armstrong, it's just another day at the office. But when a written-off Rolls, pranged by football ace Marcus Rashford, came along at a bargain price, it proved a bit more tricky to bring back to life. Advertisement 8 Owned by footballer Marcus Rashford, the £700,000 Roller was later sold to Mat Armstrong at an almighty discount Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke 8 The wrecked Mansory-customised Wraith was declared a write-off after a collision Credit: YouTube @MatArmstrongbmx 8 Fixing it up proved to be a daunting challenge that took the YouTuber some six months to complete Credit: YouTube @MatArmstrongbmx The 31-year-old YouTube star from Leicester has built a devoted following by restoring and modifying luxury cars, with his projects often involving challenges that even seasoned mechanics might shy away from. His boldest challenge yet? Breathing new life into Rashford's Mansory-customised Rolls-Royce Wraith, declared a write-off after a collision in September 2023. Advertisement The £700,000 luxury car was badly damaged in a crash shortly after Rashford left United's Carrington training base following a match against Burnley. Footage showed the Rolls-Royce dented at the roadside near a toppled traffic island pole - with details later revealing the accident involved another car being driven by a 74-year-old grandmother. Thankfully, Rashford - and the grandmother - were left completely unharmed, but the Roller was a wreck and was promptly sold at an almighty loss. For Mat and his channel, MatArmstrongbmx, the wrecked Wraith was the perfect challenge. With over 4.5 million subscribers, fans eagerly watch as Mat transforms wrecks into works of art, all while managing the demands of his growing channel. Advertisement ROLLING THE DICE One of Mat's most ambitious challenges began last year when he stumbled across Rashford's Mansory-built Rolls-Royce on an auction website. Despite its extensive damage, Mat splashed out £185,000 on the trashed motor, which had just 1,135 miles on the clock. 'At the time, it was a massive risk,' Mat said. 'It was the most expensive car I'd ever bought, but something just told me it was the right move.' I rebuilt Rashford's wrecked Rolls-Royce To bring the Rolls-Royce back to life, Mat spent £90,000 on a second Wraith for parts, £50,000 on Mansory components, and £35,000 on an interior overhaul – including extensive rewiring and adjustments. Advertisement 'The crazy thing is, if you buy a Rolls-Royce today, it's almost the exact same car as the 2015 model,' Mat said. 'But the cost of parts hasn't changed – you're still paying today's prices even for parts on a 2015 car. 'So, weirdly, it actually made more sense to buy an entire car rather than source the parts individually. It was cheaper that way, basically.' Additional expenses included £9,500 for side skirting and carbon fibre, £7,100 for the exhaust system, and £20,000 for the rear, including £700 for black paint. By the end, the total cost of the project reached £324,000. Advertisement THE FINAL TEST The six-month rebuild wasn't without its challenges – both emotional and technical. 'The hardest part was having to chop up a Rolls-Royce just to use it for panels to fix Rashford's Rolls-Royce,' Mat said. 'Not only was that tough emotionally, because you're cutting up such a high-end car – but it was also incredibly technical. 'Making sure everything fit perfectly and matched factory standards was a huge challenge.' Even after completing the rebuild, Mat faced unexpected scrutiny from Kourosh Mansory, the founder of the famed Mansory tuning house that originally customised Rashford's Rolls-Royce. Advertisement Having caught wind of Mat's work, Mansory invited him to their headquarters in Germany – but the reception was less than welcoming. "Everything is wrong with you fixing the car!" Mansory told him, pointing out flaws like the grille not lining up with the bonnet, a popped-off side skirt, and damage to the front bumper. Over the next day, Mansory's team meticulously addressed these issues, adding their signature wheels and fine-tuning every detail. 'We were massively surprised by Mr. Mansory's reaction to the car,' Mat said. 'He wasn't happy with the job we did at first, which caught us off guard – but to his credit, he was kind enough to help make it right. Advertisement 'Now, the car is perfect.' DRIVING AMBITION Since the wild ride surrounding Rashford's Roller, Mat's channel has only continued to soar. Known for his car DIY tutorials and transformations, he's built a reputation for tackling seemingly impossible projects and turning them into YouTube gold. Despite his success, Mat remains humble about his journey. He isn't a professionally trained mechanic and describes himself as 'just a regular guy winging it as I go along'. Having dropped out of school at 16 to pursue his dream of becoming a pro BMX rider, Mat made it as far as the sport's World Championships. Advertisement 8 Marcus Rashford's motor was badly dented by the crash 8 The aftermath of the prang Credit: Zenpix 8 From wreck to work of art – Mat's stunning restoration of the Rolls-Royce Wraith Credit: YouTube @MatArmstrongbmx But after a lack of funding, he found himself working two jobs – at a local car garage and an Indian restaurant – while teaching himself how to rebuild cars in his spare time. Even now, Mat credits his daily routine with helping him stay focused and productive amidst the chaos of running a successful YouTube channel. Advertisement Mat, who works with food brand YFood, says: 'My day usually kicks off with a good cup of coffee to get me going, then it's straight to the gym for about an hour,' Mat said 'After that, I head to my unit around 11am, where I film non-stop until anywhere between 11pm and 1am depending on what's on the schedule. 'I stick to this routine about four to five days a week. The other two or three days are all about editing in my office, with gym sessions squeezed in between.' COMMUNITY IMPACT Mat is also known for occasionally running raffle competitions on his channel, giving fans the chance to win one of his customised or rebuilt cars – or even cash prizes. 'It's not about the money for me; it's about the impact I'm making in my community,' Mat said. Advertisement 'One time, I surprised one of my subscribers, Molly, who was a student paramedic. 'Molly and her boyfriend were big fans of the channel, and she'd planned to buy him a hoodie before he sadly passed away. As a promise to him, she still bought it but faced some financial pressures. 'Fans of our channel are so important, so I surprised her with some MA merchandise and £1,500 spending money. It's the least I can do to help change lives.' DOWN THE ROAD With his channel continuing to grow, Mat is always on the lookout for his next big project or collaboration. 'We're always looking for the next big challenge – especially cars with a story,' Mat said. Advertisement 'If you've got a crashed car with a bit of history behind it, hit us up. 'That's exactly the kind of thing we love to take on. 'We'd also love to work with people like Formula One drivers or anyone who shares a real passion for cars, because at the end of the day, we're all just car lovers!' Mat Armstrong's YFood limited-edition "Happy Banana" flavoured ready-to-drink meal features a unique label design inspired by Mat's personality, including his car, dog, and a cameo of himself. 8 Over 4.5 million fans tune in as Mat works his magic on luxury wrecks Credit: Youtube / matarmstrongmk2 Advertisement
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Sullivan Co. Commission recognizes ‘Doshia Roller Day'
BLOOMINGDALE, Tenn. (WJHL) — The county commission honored Sullivan County church's oldest member on her 98th birthday Sunday. Doshia Roller turned 98 and said she's been attending Vermont United Methodist Church on Bloomingdale Pike for as long as she can remember. The Sullivan County Commission officially proclaimed May 4, 2025, as 'Doshia Roller Day.' Commissioner Zane Vanover read the proclamation aloud during Sunday's service at Vermont UMC while Roller's friends, family, and congregation surrounded her. Roller said her late husband Homer was the church's pastor for several years, and she still attends in the front pew each Sunday. She told News Channel 11 she was overwhelmed by all the love she'd received and that she had only made it so long through her faith in God. 'Oh, how do you think I could get this far without the Lord?' she said. 'The Lord is a staple of your life. He is your life. There is no way to get through life without the Lord. I can't talk about that. It's beyond me talking. I can't believe it.' Roller is a former school teacher who has held numerous church positions over the years. News Channel 11 wishes her a happy birthday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
