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Daily Record
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Justin Rose can be Open king as he goes from Royal Ascot to royal box then Royal Portrush
English golf hero looking to extend his special sporting summer Dapper Justin Rose hopes to be Open king as he races from Royal Ascot to Royal Portrush. The English hero believes he's building nicely for the 153rd Championship through this week's Genesis Scottish Open. It's a competitive return after a well-earned break for Rose which has included attending some of the UK biggest sporting events. The Ryder Cup hero was in the Royal Box at Wimbledon for tennis and that came after a very special day on the turf. Rose and wife Kate were invited to be part of the Royal Procession on day two of Royal Ascot and were trotted down the track just behind the King and Queen. After his round three 68 at Renaissance, he smiled: 'It was amazing. It was completely unexpected. It was an amazing letter to receive. I received it maybe a month or so before Royal Ascot. Obviously it included lunch at Windsor Castle and the whole thing. It was quite a surreal experience and, obviously, a real honour to sort of meet the King and be in that esteemed company. 'I've been at Royal Ascot and you're watching the Royal Procession come up in the carriages. It's something that we all love. But to actually be on the inside looking out was a surreal experience. The British summer, there's a few events that just make it very, very special. One of my wife's favourite days of the year is going to Wimbledon. That's definitely something we like to do together, get dressed up, go and have a good day out. 'It's nice things and I guess that all comes through the fruits of playing good golf over time. That's the fun side of it. It does come down to winning and losing ultimately because that's what we're judged on, but I think there was a lot of goodwill after the Masters as well. 'People realised that I was close and I gave it everything, but just sticking at it and you've got to have fun along the way. It's nice to share that with my family and friends and things like that. It's been a brilliant few weeks, but exhausting as well, to be honest with you, I felt like I was running from pillar to post and you're trying to stay disciplined. 'You're trying to go to the gym. You're trying to still practise. You're trying to do all the fun things. So, in some ways, getting back to Tour life is quite simple! I've had three weeks off coming into this, which you hope mentally recharges and refreshes you. I'm running sort of middle of the pack, which you always hope for more in a tournament, obviously. "But I think that I'm driving the ball really well. My putting feels good in spells. Short game is still a touch clumsy, so it's a nice balance of things to work on and showing signs of the important stuff. All in all, seven out of ten and, hopefully, I can pick up the gears next week.' Rose was runner-up at Royal Troon 12 months ago and has been to Portrush in advance of the Scottish trip for vital build-up work. He said: 'I think it's important because, when you're coming off playing the week before, you don't want to feel like you have to get out on Monday straight away and spend a lot of time on the course. That's the whole purpose. I feel like I've done my Monday. 'So, Monday, I can pretty much maybe catch my breath and then play nine holes Tuesday, nine holes Wednesday and I feel like I'm into the tournament. If you want to win these tournaments, you've got to prepare, but to do it all in the same week can be mentally draining, so I love going there ahead of time.'
Sky News AU
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
'Can't sit around at Royal Lodge forever': Prince Andrew likely to dust off his passport and hit the skies after FBI drops Epstein probe
Prince Andrew is reportedly preparing to dust off his passport after an FBI memo confirmed the agency has closed its investigation into his ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The 64-year-old Duke of York, once dubbed "Air Miles Andy" for his lavish overseas travel while serving as a working royal, has kept a low profile at Royal Lodge in Windsor for the past six years, largely avoiding international trips for fear of legal trouble abroad. But that may be about to change. According to the memo, obtained by Axios, the FBI and the US Justice Department under President Donald Trump found no evidence to suggest Epstein had blackmailed powerful figures or kept a so-called "client list". The memo states no further charges will be laid in connection with the Epstein case, apart from those already brought against the disgraced financier's former associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for child sex trafficking and related offences. As part of its findings, the Department of Justice also released hours of CCTV footage from Epstein's 2019 death in a Manhattan jail cell, concluding the disgraced financier died by suicide, despite the conspiracy theories that have swirled in the years since. For Prince Andrew, the memo brings a potential reprieve, as a close friend revealed on Tuesday that he had been "very nervous" about travelling abroad due to fears of arrest or civil lawsuits. "He has been abroad once since the scandal erupted," the source told The Sun, referencing a 2022 private jet trip to Bahrain. "He has always been very nervous about going abroad and felt he'd always be looking over his shoulder as he could be subject to civil action or at worst, being arrested. "Hopefully with this out of the way it means he can at least leave the country." They added: "What's he supposed to do with the rest of his life? He hasn't been convicted of any crime and can't sit around doing nothing at Royal Lodge forever." The Duke of York's fall from grace began more than a decade ago with his questionable ties to Epstein, but intensified in 2019 after he was accused by the late Virginia Giuffre of sexual misconduct when she was just 17. Giuffre, who claimed Epstein trafficked her to Andrew on three occasions, filed a civil suit against him in 2021. Andrew has always denied the allegations but reached a reported multi-million-dollar settlement with the American-Australian in 2022. Following the scandal, the late Queen Elizabeth II stripped her second-eldest son of his HRH style and military titles. Since then, the father of two has been largely sidelined from royal life and has been absent from high-profile events, most recently the Royal Box at Wimbledon and the Royal Procession at Royal Ascot. Tensions are also understood to be simmering between Andrew and King Charles III, over the Duke's refusal to vacate Royal Lodge, his long-time residence shared with ex-wife Sarah, Duchess of York, which has reportedly fallen into disrepair. Once celebrated for his decorated naval career, including service in the Falklands War, Andrew's public image later took a hit as criticism mounted over his extravagant travel habits and expenses as a royal. He was dubbed "Air Miles Andy" after reportedly racking up enormous costs while serving as a UK trade envoy, including a £100,000 (about AUD$200,000) private jet trip to the US in 2008 and a £30,000 (AUD$60,000) taxpayer-funded visit to China and the Far East that same year.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Kate Middleton Suddenly Pulled Out of Royal Ascot Appearance, Leaving Prince William To Attend Alone
Kate Middleton's last-minute decision to skip Royal Ascot, leaving Prince William to fly solo at the event, might have raised some eyebrows, but it seems there's no reason to be concerned. The Princess of Wales was scheduled to attend the annual horse racing event alongside her husband on Wednesday, June 18, but the future king ended up coming alone. More from SheKnows Kate Middleton & Prince William's Relationship Is Experiencing 'Major Shifts' Behind the Scenes, Says Insider Per The New York Times, Middleton was 'disappointed' to have to skip the event but is reportedly still trying to find the 'right balance' amid her return to public engagements after completing cancer treatment last year. It has been a busy few days for the Duchess of Cambridge, who attended Trooping the Colour on June 14, alongside the rest of the British Royal Family, shortly followed by a show-stopping appearance at Garter Day on June 16. Skipping Royal Ascot will likely give the Princess a much-needed rest. Middleton was initially scheduled to be in a carriage with William for a Royal Procession alongside another carriage with King Charles III and Queen Camilla. However, the Princess of Wales ended up being seated in a carriage with his father and stepmother instead. William was later joined by his mother-in-law, Carole Middleton, in a Royal box to watch the races. This is the second day of the races and another day of glamorous Royal appearances. On June 17, the first day of Royal Ascot, William's cousin, Princess Beatrice, attended and debuted a stunning new hairstyle. This year also marks William's second year in a row attending Royal Ascot alone. Middleton spent much of 2024 out of the public eye before and after revealing her cancer diagnosis in March. The Princess completed chemotherapy in September 2024 and has been in remission since January. On June 17, sources reported that William and Middleton are navigating 'major shifts' in their approach to Royal duties. 'They are really finessing what works and what doesn't,' a friend told People. Per sources, Middleton's time out of the public eye allowed the couple 'to step back and reassess their priorities in all aspects of their lives.' So, it seems like the couple is more focused on prioritizing their family's needs and less on their glamorous public appearances! Before you go, click to see all the women Prince William dated before marrying Kate Middleton. Best of SheKnows 17 Movies & TV Shows That Educate About the History of American Slavery All of Chris Martin's Confirmed & Rumored Relationships Over the Years 13 Times Meghan Markle Reminded Us So Much of Princess Diana
Gulf Today
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Royal Ascot is ‘heaven on earth' for shock winner Cercene's trainer
Cercene and Time for Sandals brought smiles to the faces of bookmakers on the fourth day of Royal Ascot on Friday springing huge shocks in the two Group One races. Cercene was at 33/1 the longest price winner ever in the Coronation Stakes, she showed real grit under Gary Carroll to battle back to overcome French favourite Zarigana. For Carroll and trainer Joe Murphy, who had only had one previous runner at the meeting, it was easily their most prestigious winner and comes on arguably the biggest stage. 'This is 50 years of work, that's what it is, of love and care, and all for the owners we have, all our people, it's just a whole group of people together,' said Murphy, who has been training since 1977. 'This is heaven on Earth.' For Carroll it was his third Royal Ascot winner but first ever Group One winner anywhere and due reward for flying back after riding in Ireland on Thursday. 'Hugely good horses are very hard to come by and sometimes only one comes along in a lifetime and I guess mine has,' he said. Harry Eustace has got a real taste now for Group One races at Royal Ascot, having broken his duck on Tuesday he added a second in the Commonwealth Cup with Time for Sandals, a shock 25/1 winner. 'I don't know it has not landed yet,' said Eustace of his astonishing week. 'You have to be very careful with Ascot if you get your hopes up it can bite you back.' For his father James, who Harry took over from, it was 'magic'. 'It is so wonderful,' said Eustace senior, who also enjoyed success at Royal Ascot. 'We tried to get Harry to go to university, we succeeded initially and he went to Edinburgh. 'He had two good years and a lot of fun before he dropped out and then took off for Australia and the racing bug bit.' Fantastic days: For jockey Richard Kingscote it was a seventh Royal Ascot winner, his first Group One, and ended a losing run of 67 rides at the meeting. 'This means an awful lot,' said Kingscote. 'I have had some nice horses but this will do the world of good. 'I am delighted to ride a good winner for Harry, he is a gentleman, it is a happy yard.' The race had looked set up to end trainer Charlie Appleby's three year losing run at the meeting but once again it ended in disappointment -- hot favourite Shadow of Light never featured. Willie Mullins normally associated with the Cheltenham Festival winners enclosure had quite a day. The 68-year-old Irish training legend began the day in the Royal Procession, his wife Jackie presented a trophy, and then he welcomed home his 11th Royal Ascot winner. Ryan Moore recorded his 91st Royal Ascot winner as he guided Ethical Diamond home to an impressive victory in the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes, just months after he finished fourth in the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. 'It is wonderful,' said Mullins. 'These are fantastic days. 'Jackie said let us just enjoy it and to have a winner well it is the cherry on top of the cake is it not?' Venetian Sun won the first the Group Three Albany Stakes ending O'Brien's hopes of a sweep of the two-year-old races this week. Trainer Karl Burke had described the week so far as 'savage' but he had a beaming smile on his face as he walked back to the winner's enclosure. 'A very special filly never had a two-year-old filly like her. She has been kicking group horses out of the way at home,' said Burke, who previously won the Albany in 2020 with Dandalla. Venetian Sun, co-owned by Tony Bloom owner of Premier League side Brighton, was a second Royal Ascot winner for jockey Clifford Lee. 'It is very hard to get a winner here, you think you come here with a real chance and find you fall short,' he said. 'Mr Burke though gives me plenty of ammunition and this one delivered.' Agence France-Presse
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Royal Ascot is 'heaven on earth' for shock winner Cercene's trainer
Cercene and Time for Sandals sprang huge surprises on the penultimate day of Royal Ascot (BENJAMIN CREMEL) Cercene and Time for Sandals brought smiles to the faces of bookmakers on the fourth day of Royal Ascot on Friday springing huge shocks in the two Group One races. Cercene was at 33/1 the longest price winner ever in the Coronation Stakes, she showed real grit under Gary Carroll to battle back to overcome French favourite Zarigana. Advertisement For Carroll and trainer Joe Murphy, who had only had one previous runner at the meeting, it was easily their most prestigious winner and comes on arguably the biggest stage. "This is 50 years of work, that's what it is, of love and care, and all for the owners we have, all our people, it's just a whole group of people together," said Murphy, who has been training since 1977. "This is heaven on Earth." For Carroll it was his third Royal Ascot winner but first ever Group One winner anywhere and due reward for flying back after riding in Ireland on Thursday. "Hugely good horses are very hard to come by and sometimes only one comes along in a lifetime and I guess mine has," he said. Advertisement Harry Eustace has got a real taste now for Group One races at Royal Ascot, having broken his duck on Tuesday he added a second in the Commonwealth Cup with Time for Sandals, a shock 25/1 winner. "I don't know it has not landed yet," said Eustace of his astonishing week. "You have to be very careful with Ascot if you get your hopes up it can bite you back." For his father James, who Harry took over from, it was "magic". "It is so wonderful," said Eustace senior, who also enjoyed success at Royal Ascot. "We tried to get Harry to go to university, we succeeded initially and he went to Edinburgh. Advertisement "He had two good years and a lot of fun before he dropped out and then took off for Australia and the racing bug bit." - 'Fantastic days' For jockey Richard Kingscote it was a seventh Royal Ascot winner, his first Group One, and ended a losing run of 67 rides at the meeting. "This means an awful lot," said Kingscote. "I have had some nice horses but this will do the world of good. "I am delighted to ride a good winner for Harry, he is a gentleman, it is a happy yard." The race had looked set up to end trainer Charlie Appleby's three year losing run at the meeting but once again it ended in disappointment -- hot favourite Shadow of Light never featured. Advertisement Willie Mullins normally associated with the Cheltenham Festival winners enclosure had quite a day. The 68-year-old Irish training legend began the day in the Royal Procession, his wife Jackie presented a trophy, and then he welcomed home his 11th Royal Ascot winner. Ryan Moore recorded his 91st Royal Ascot winner as he guided Ethical Diamond home to an impressive victory in the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes, just months after he finished fourth in the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. "It is wonderful," said Mullins. "These are fantastic days. "Jackie said let us just enjoy it and to have a winner well it is the cherry on top of the cake is it not?" Advertisement Venetian Sun won the first the Group Three Albany Stakes ending O'Brien's hopes of a sweep of the two-year-old races this week. Trainer Karl Burke had described the week so far as "savage" but he had a beaming smile on his face as he walked back to the winner's enclosure. "A very special filly never had a two-year-old filly like her. She has been kicking group horses out of the way at home," said Burke, who previously won the Albany in 2020 with Dandalla. Venetian Sun, co-owned by Tony Bloom owner of Premier League side Brighton, was a second Royal Ascot winner for jockey Clifford Lee. Advertisement "It is very hard to get a winner here, you think you come here with a real chance and find you fall short," he said. "Mr Burke though gives me plenty of ammunition and this one delivered." pi/nr
