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Sunday World
10-07-2025
- Sunday World
Tributes as huge crowds gather for funeral of murder victim Sarah Montgomery
The sun was shining down on the coastal town of Donaghadee, as Revd Couchman addressed bereaved people from near and far Alliance MLA and Minister of Agriculture and Environment Andrew Muir pictured at the service. Jonathan Porter/PressEye Mourners attended the Service of Thanksgiving for Sarah Montgomery and her baby Liam Arthur held at Donaghadee Parish Church. Volunteers from the RNLI pictured at the service. Jonathan Porter/PressEye Service of Thanksgiving for Sarah Montgomery and her baby Liam Arthur held at Donaghadee Parish Church, Co. Down. Jonathan Porter/PressEye Hundreds of people gather in Co Down for the funeral of Sarah Montgomery. The 27-year-old was killed last month. Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press. Hundreds of people gather in Co Down for the funeral of Sarah Montgomery. Inset: Sarah Montgomery 'A grandmother and grandfather shouldn't be burying their granddaughter and her baby; that is not how it should be.' Those were the powerful words shared by Revd Kathy Couchman as she addressed hundreds at Sarah Montgomery's funeral on Thursday. She added: 'Sarah should be with her family, with her little girls, getting ready for the arrival of her baby boy. "Sarah and Liam Arthur and his sisters should have a future ahead of them, but that future has been brutally and unjustly snatched away from them, and from their family and friends.' The sun was shining down on the coastal town of Donaghadee, as Revd Couchman addressed bereaved people from near and far, who gathered inside and outside the town's Anglican Parish Church. Large speakers were placed in the adjoining cemetery, and tens of seats were also placed alongside the adjacent parish hall, as the crowds that attended to pay their respects to the 27-year-old pregnant mum-of-two, were too large to fit inside the building itself. The majority of people were gathered outside the church more than half an hour before the service began at 3pm. Ms Montgomery's body had been committed earlier that day by Revd Ian Gamble and Revd Kathy Couchman. Funeral goers were told that Ms Montgomery, who was killed in her Donaghadee home last month, was a 'born carer'. A man appeared in court last week charged with her murder and the destruction of her child. Zak Hughes (28), of Ardglen Place, north Belfast, was remanded in custody. Hundreds of people gather in Co Down for the funeral of Sarah Montgomery. Inset: Sarah Montgomery Man appears in court charged with the Murder of Sarah Montgomery Mourners mostly wore sunglasses as temperatures hit 20C in the Co Down town on Thursday afternoon. One said they were glad of the good weather, as it meant they could all cover their eyes to hide their tears. Many women attending said that they did not know the deceased or her family personally, but felt the need to attend because Ms Montgomery's death had struck such a cord with them. A relative of Ms Montgomery emotionally and visibly broke down when Revd Couchman described how much the young woman had cared for brothers when they were born, and then for her two own daughters not long after. Sarah Montgomery Ms Montgomery's own parents died within a few years of each other within the last decade. 'Sarah was just a born carer,' said the reverend. 'Her friends and family have all spoken of how she had a 'heart of gold', of how caring she was, not only towards people she knew, but to anyone who needed help, and Arthur and Edie (Sarah's grandparents) have told me just how much love and kindness she has shown them throughout her life and how much she has done to help them. 'When Sarah's brothers were born, she would help her Mummy, Linda, and Daddy, Andrew, look after them. 'Sadly, both Linda and Andrew died at far too early an age, within a few short years of each other. 'Sarah, then just a very young woman, took over the care for her brothers and she continued to care for them, alongside her Granda and Granny, until the day she died, all through the time since her own two little girls arrived; and, oh, how she loved being Mummy to those little girls.' Hundreds of people gather in Co Down for the funeral of Sarah Montgomery. Inset: Sarah Montgomery Hundreds attend vigil in memory of Sarah Montgomery Friends of Sarah described the young woman as being 'just the best Mummy'. They said her young daughters were the centre of Sarah's world and 'were always looked after so beautifully'. She was due to give birth to Liam Arthur around the beginning of August, and Revd Couchman explained that 'thoughtful as ever', she already had clothes prepared for him, embroidered with his name. 'It is an utter tragedy that none of us has had, or ever will have, the chance to know him, to see him as a little boy or grown into a young man, but his was a life, a very precious life, that we must recognise and give thanks for,' added the officiant. 'His was a life that was so dearly loved and cherished by Sarah, who would have been the best, most loving Mummy to him, too. 'She had everything ready to welcome him to this world, to her family and to her girls.' Ms Montgomery was also remembered as being a proud fundraiser and volunteer for the RNLI's Donaghadee Lifeboat branch. Mourners attended the Service of Thanksgiving for Sarah Montgomery and her baby Liam Arthur held at Donaghadee Parish Church. Volunteers from the RNLI pictured at the service. Jonathan Porter/PressEye She was 'so immensely proud especially to be Arthur and Edie Arbuckle's granddaughter and to have a Granda who was, 'Arthur Arbuckle, the lifeboatman'.' Volunteers and officials from the RNLI, dressed in uniform, were amongst mourners in the church for Ms Montgomery's service. They formed a makeshift guard of honour for her grandparents as they left the front of the church after the service. People have been asked to make donations to the local RNLI division in lieu of flowers, as a tribute to Ms Montgomery. Revd Couchman stressed that 'none of this (the death of Sarah and her unborn baby) was the will, or work, of God'. 'This isn't right; this isn't how it should be, and we must not lose sight of the fact that it is neither right, nor is it in any way excusable,' she added. 'We must not allow the cruelty that has stolen away those precious lives to steal away all our hope as well.' One theme the celebrant emphasised, which echoed the sentiments of Ms Montgomery's grandparents, was the power of community in Donaghadee and the strength that has been derived from that since Ms Montgomery's passing. 'There is hope in this life, there is, there must be, great hope for the future of Sarah's two little girls, for ourselves, and there is hope, too, that is born of love – the love that has brought you here today, that has led so many to reach out to the family in great kindness, the love that shows just how much goodness actually surrounds us in this life in the hearts of so many.' Hundreds of people gather in Co Down for the funeral of Sarah Montgomery. Inset: Sarah Montgomery News in 90 Seconds - July 10th
Newsweek
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
All Princess Kate's 2025 Outfits, So Far
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Princess Kate's increased visibility in 2025 has given fans greater opportunity to see her extensive royal wardrobe, from V-E Day to royal pageantry. The Princess of Wales spent much of 2024 out of the limelight as she underwent chemotherapy for cancer. But in January, she announced she is officially in remission after the first in a succession of royal visits this year. Princess Kate's Visit to the Royal Marsden Kate announced her remission on the same day she visited staff at the Royal Marsden Hospital to thank them for her care. She wore a burgundy Gabriela Hearst turtleneck sweater, which she paired with an Edeline Lee skirt. L: Princess Kate wears red to the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey, on March 10, 2025. R: Kate wears a white polka dot dress to a Service of Thanksgiving on V-E Day, May 8,... L: Princess Kate wears red to the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey, on March 10, 2025. R: Kate wears a white polka dot dress to a Service of Thanksgiving on V-E Day, May 8, 2025. More Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images Princess Kate Commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day Kate marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Holocaust Memorial Day at the Guildhall on January 27. She wore a dark navy suit with a layered pearl necklace and Bahrain Pearl Drop earrings. Pearls are often worn at times of mourning as they resemble tears. L: Princess Kate and Prince William on Holocaust Memorial Day, January 27, 2025. R: Kate during a visit to The Royal Marsden Hospital in London on January 14, 2025 L: Princess Kate and Prince William on Holocaust Memorial Day, January 27, 2025. R: Kate during a visit to The Royal Marsden Hospital in London on January 14, 2025and Arthur Edwards -Kate's Children's Hospice Visit Kate wore a monochrome houndstooth dress with a pussy-bow neckline from Zara to Tŷ Hafan, a children's hospice based in Sully, a Welsh village near Cardiff, on January 30. The hospice was the first in Wales when it opened in 1999. Kate at the National Portrait Gallery For her visit to the National Portrait Gallery on February 4, the princess opted for a brown wool jacket by designer Petar Petrov, who was born in Ukraine, over a dark turtle-neck sweater and pinstripe Max Mara trousers. The engagement was part of the launch of her Shaping Us Framework, which aims to promote social and emotional well-being, and is part of her campaign to focus on the early years of a child's life. L: Princess Kate visits The National Portrait Gallery in London on February 4, 2025. R: Kate visits the Ty Hafan children's hospice in Wales on January 30, 2025. L: Princess Kate visits The National Portrait Gallery in London on February 4, 2025. R: Kate visits the Ty Hafan children's hospice in Wales on January 30, 2025. Arthur Edwards -and Richard Pohle -"To create a physically and mentally healthier society, we must reset, restore, and rebalance," Kate said in a foreword to a report accompanying the launch. "That means taking a profound look at ourselves and our own behaviours, emotions, and feelings. "It means getting much better at acting with compassion and empathy towards one another... better understanding how we can protect and build upon what connects and unites acknowledging that society is something we build together, through the actions we take every day." Kate Supports Flood-Hit Towns The Princess of Wales chose bright colors for a visit to Pontypridd Market in Wales on February 26, where she heard about the impact of Storm Bert and Storm Darragh, which had caused flooding in the area. She wore a bright red Alexander McQueen coat over a Gucci skirt and black boots. Red is one of the national colors of Wales, represented on its flag by a dragon. L: Princess Kate wears red for a visit to Pontypridd Market, in Wales, on February 26, 2025. R: Kate wears red again to the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on March 10, 2025. L: Princess Kate wears red for a visit to Pontypridd Market, in Wales, on February 26, 2025. R: Kate wears red again to the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on March 10, 2025. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images Kate at the Commonwealth Day Service In March, Kate again opted for bright red, pairing it with a Catherine Walker coat dress, and complemented it with meaningful jewelry choices for Commonwealth Day. She opted for Princess Diana's Collingwood pearl and diamond earrings, paired with a four-strand Japanese pearl necklace that belonged to Queen Elizabeth II, at Westminster Abbey on March 10. Kate's Trip to the Rugby Princess Kate opted for a sleek black double-breasted, military-style coat with a black turtle neck on a visit to Cardiff to watch England beat Wales at the Principality Stadium on March 15. As patron of England's Rugby Football Union, she was the one celebrating a 68-14 victory while Prince William, as patron of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), was left licking his wounds. L: Princess Kate wears green for the St. Patrick's Day Parade in London on March 17, 2025. R: Kate at Principality Stadium in Wales on March 15, 2025. L: Princess Kate wears green for the St. Patrick's Day Parade in London on March 17, 2025. R: Kate at Principality Stadium in Wales on March 15, 2025. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images St Patrick's Day Kate wore the color of Ireland for the St Patrick's Parade at Wellington Barracks on March 17. A dark green Alexander McQueen coat dress helped her show support as Colonel-in-Chief of the Irish Guards. Kate Wears Tweed in Scotland The princess wore a Ralph Lauren Tweed jacket and a blue Boden shirt during a visit to Aros Hall, on the Isle of Mull, on April 29. The following day, she was back in Scotland, wearing a brown jacket with a green sweater and a blouse with a pie-crust collar on the Isle of Iona. L: Princess Kate visited Aros Hall on the Isle of Mull on April 29, 2025. R: Kate visits the Isles of Iona on April 30, 2025. L: Princess Kate visited Aros Hall on the Isle of Mull on April 29, 2025. R: Kate visits the Isles of Iona on April 30, 2025. Karwai Tang/WireImage V-E Day Kate marked the 80th anniversary of the Allied Victory in Europe on May 5 in a burgundy Emilia Wickstead coat dress and a Jane Taylor hat. She joined Prince William and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, to watch a flypast from the Buckingham Palace balcony. The commemorations continued on May 8 with a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey, when Kate wore a white and black polka dot dress by Alessandra Rich. L: Princess Kate stands with her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on May 5, 2025. R: Kate attends a concert to mark the 80th Anniversary of... L: Princess Kate stands with her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on May 5, 2025. R: Kate attends a concert to mark the 80th Anniversary of V-E Day at Horse Guards Parade on May 8, 2025. More Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images andAnd the same day, she wore a white Self Portrait blazer dress with pearl earrings and a Susan Caplan necklace to a V-E Day concert. Kate Visits the British Fashion Council Princess Kate wore an olive green suit by Victoria Beckham during a visit to the British Fashion Council at 180 Studios in London, where she presented the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design on May 13. L: Princess Kate at the British Fashion Council in London on May 13, 2025. R: Kate at a Buckingham Palace garden party on May 20, 2025. L: Princess Kate at the British Fashion Council in London on May 13, 2025. R: Kate at a Buckingham Palace garden party on May 20, 2025. Aaron Chown -A Buckingham Palace Garden Party Kate wore a yellow Emilia Wickstead dress with a matching hat by Philip Treacy as she attended her first Buckingham Palace garden party in two years on May 20. The Naming of HMS Glasgow Kate wore a nautical-themed navy blue and white Suzannah London coat dress and a Philip Treacy hat for the naming ceremony for HMS Glasgow, at the BAE Systems shipyard in Scotstoun, on May 22, L: Princess Kate wears nautical blue to the naming ceremony for HMS Glasgow on May 22, 2025. R: Kate visits the V&A East Storehouse on June 10, 2025. L: Princess Kate wears nautical blue to the naming ceremony for HMS Glasgow on May 22, 2025. R: Kate visits the V&A East Storehouse on June 10, 2025. Andy Barr -and Eddie Mulholland -Kate Visits V&A East Storehouse Kate wore an Alexander McQueen trouser suit paired with a white scoop-neck top as she visited the V&A East Storehouse on June 10. London's Victoria & Albert Museum gave unprecedented access to its collection of 600,000 artifacts from the creative arts when it opened up its storehouse to the public on May 31. Trooping the Colour Kate wore an aquamarine Catherine Walker dress coat and a matching hat by Juliette Botterill to Trooping the Colour on June 14. She took part in the royal carriage procession, took her place on the dais alongside King Charles and Queen Camilla and watched the R.A.F. flypast from the Buckingham Palace balcony. Princess Kate wears an aquamarine coat dress alongside Prince William and their children on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on June 14, 2025. Princess Kate wears an aquamarine coat dress alongside Prince William and their children on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on June 14, Day On Monday, Kate attended the Order of the Garter service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, wearing the same dress she had chosen for the V-E Day concert. The white Self Portrait outfit consists of a belted blazer and a pleated midi skirt that appear to be separate but are, in fact, one piece. Kate Middleton attends the Order of the Garter service at St. George's Chapel on June 16, 2025. Kate Middleton attends the Order of the Garter service at St. George's Chapel on June 16, 2025. Max Mumby - Pool via Samir Hussein/WireImage Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London. You can find him on X, formerly Twitter, at @jack_royston and read his stories on Newsweek's The Royals Facebook page. Do you have a question about King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate, Meghan and Harry, or their family that you would like our experienced royal correspondents to answer? Email royals@ We'd love to hear from you.
Powys County Times
14-06-2025
- General
- Powys County Times
Death notices published in most recent Powys County Times
The County Times published 10 death notices last week. Every week, the County Times publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost. Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page. Here are the most recent notices placed in the County Times: Dennis Griffith Williams of Cedarville, Bwlch-y-Cibau. Passed away peacefully, at home, on Thursday 15th May 2025, aged 91 years. Read Dennis Griffith Williams's full death notice Ann Pemberton (née Swain) Formerly of Llewynderw, Newtown. Passed away peacefully on 9th May, 2025. Mary Elizabeth GREENWOOD-NIMMO Passed away peacefully on 31st May 2025, aged 80 years of Llwydiarth. Beloved wife of the late John. Christine 'Chrissy' Louise Brandon 3 Pengeulan, Llanidloes. Formerly of Hazeldene, Gorn Road, Llanidloes passed away unexpectedly on Monday 12th May 2025 aged 40 years. Read Christine 'Chrissy' Louise Brandon's full death notice Tim Platt Of Park Lane Lodge, Welshpool, passed away peacefully at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in the early hours of Wednesday 21st May 2025. Adored and loved husband of Sarah Ansell and dog daddy to Dougal. Read Tim Platt's full death notice Islwyn Jones Formerly of Rownal Farm, Montgomery and Sarn, Newtown, known and loved within the farming community near and far, passed away aged 82, on 27th May 2025. All are welcome to a Service of Thanksgiving held at Forden Community Centre, Welshpool, SY21 8NE, at 11. Read Islwyn Jones's full death notice Peter Edward GRIFFITHS of Brynheulog, Rhayader passed away on Wednesday 28th May 2025 aged 75 Service will take place at St. Mary Jane Breeze Formerly of Prince of Wales Cottage, Llanidloes. Passed away peacefully at The Oaks Care Home, Newtown on Tuesday 20th May 2025. Olive 'Gerry' Geraldine HOPKINS Passed away peacefully on 20th March 2025 in Vega Baja Hospital, Orihuela, Spain, aged 91 years (minus a few hours). Formerly of Hyssington, Montgomeryshire. Barbara Elizabeth Evans Of Berriew, Passed away peacefully at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, with her family by her side, on 21st May 2025, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Aubrey.
Belfast Telegraph
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Belfast Telegraph
Mourners pay tribute to former NI Civil Service titan Sir Kenneth Bloomfield during funeral service
Friends and family of the former head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service and NI Victims Commissioner attended the Service of Thanksgiving, alongside Stormont politicians and Jayne Brady – the current Civil Service chief. Other guests at the service paying tribute to Sir Kenneth included Ulster Unionist Party leader Mike Nesbitt, former Ulster and Ireland rugby player Trevor Ringland and the Lord-Lieutenant of Belfast Dame Fionnuala Jay-O'Boyle. Sir Kenneth died peacefully on Friday at the age of 94. He was the much loved and loving husband of Lady Elizabeth Bloomfield and a devoted father of Caroline and Tanya as well as a highly respected father-in-law of Boyd. Sir Kenneth joined the Civil Service in 1952 and would rise through the ranks to head the organisation in 1984. After standing down in 1991, he would later become the BBC's National Governor for Northern Ireland. In 1997, he would be tasked by the then Secretary of State, Mo Mowlam, to take on the role of NI Victims Commissioner. While at their home in Crawfordsburn in 1988 and while he was still the head of the Civil Service, he and his wife would become targets of an IRA bomb attack outside their home. Neither of them were injured in the Co Down blast. NI leaders paid tribute to Mr Bloomfield over the weekend. 'I was sorry to learn of the passing of Sir Kenneth Bloomfield. He gave many years of service to Northern Ireland and did so with thoughtfulness and dedication,' said the DUP leader, Gavin Robinson. 'His calm approach, even when targeted by the IRA, earned respect across the board, and his contribution to public life will not be forgotten. 'My thoughts and prayers are with his family and all who knew him at this sad time.' News Catch Up - Thursday 12th June Also sharing her condolences was the Alliance Party leader, Naomi Long. 'Sir Kenneth had a distinguished career in public service over many years and in many roles,' said the Justice Minister. 'He and his wife were personally targeted in the Troubles, when their home was attacked by an IRA bomb, but he did not allow it to deter him from his enduring commitment to public service. 'In the decades since his formal retirement, he continued that commitment, offering his skills and experience in the service of the community, most particularly in his work as Victims' Commissioner in the early days of the Assembly, a role which he notably described as being a 'painful privilege'. 'I know that he kept in touch with political developments and was especially supportive of efforts to ensure the devolved administration was put on a firm and stable footing. 'On behalf of myself and Alliance, I would wish to extend our deepest sympathies to Lady Elizabeth and the family circle on their very personal loss." UUP leader Mr Nesbitt described Sir Kenneth as a 'great intellect' and 'one of our finest'.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
Coldstream Guards mark 375th anniversary
To mark the 375th anniversary of the regiment's formation, the Coldstream Guards boarded a train in London and travelled back to its birthplace in Berwick-upon-Tweed, where crowds lined the streets to welcome the guardsmen home. In full ceremonial dress, the oldest continuously serving regiment in the British Army paraded through the border town with the Band of the Coldstream Guards. The regiment was formed in Berwick in 1650, but in 1660 marched down to London to help restore the monarchy, dissolve Parliament and bring Charles II back to the throne. Back then, the journey took five weeks. Tuesday's trip, by contrast, took just a few hours - with the guards back in London by evening. Following the parade, the guardsmen attended a Service of Thanksgiving at Berwick Parish Church. The soldiers were joined by the Colonel of the Regiment, Lieutenant General Sir James Bucknall, and the Mayor of Berwick at the Guildhall for an inspection and civic reception. Formed in 1650 during the English Civil War, the regiment has served in every major conflict since and earned 113 battle honours and 13 Victoria Crosses. After returning to London, the regiment will be presented with new Colours at Windsor Castle before taking centre stage at Trooping the Colour on 14 June, where they will troop the new flags for the King's official birthday. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Troops 'stronger together', says procession leader Soaring cost of King's Guards' real fur bearskin caps revealed The Coldstream Guards
