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- Health
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Prince William Has an Unlikely Habit During Family Vacations with Kate Middleton and Their Kids
Prince William doesn't completely leave royal work behind when on family vacations with Kate Middleton and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The Telegraph tagged along with the Prince of Wales on a recent visit to the Duchy of Cornwall, the $1 billion estate that provides funds for the heir to the throne, and learned that William's mission to make life better for its residents doesn't pause during private time. When they visit Tresco — a favorite destination for the family located in the Isles of Scilly, which is part of the duchy — the prince is known for chatting with locals about ways to improve the community. His conversations have resulted in changes such as a new healthcare facility equipped with a maternity suite, a housing plan for key workers such as teachers and doctors and a project aimed at creating more sustainable tourism. Family trips to the Isles of Scilly, off the southwest coast of England, are a throwback to Prince William's own childhood, when he and Prince Harry were taken to the islands by their parents, Princess Diana and the future King Charles. During a 2020 vacation there, a fellow vacationer told the Daily Mirror, "William and Kate were riding their bicycles, having a laugh. They looked so happy enjoying the weather. I did do a double-take. They were really friendly and said hello." In May 2024, Prince William visited the Isles of Scilly on royal duty, revealing that George, now 11, Charlotte, now 10, and Louis, now 7, were jealous of his work trip. "My family are very upset I'm here without them," he said, according to the Daily Mail. "The children will kill me if I don't go home later." He did purchase pastries from the On the Quay cafe, possibly to bring home and share with his family. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! Established by King Edward III in 1337, the Duchy of Cornwall spans 130,000 acres of land, farms and other assets which provide funds to support the heir to the throne and his family. However, Prince William is also determined to make life better for its residents through sustainability objectives, mental health initiatives, charitable partnerships and more. Prince William told The Telegraph, "I'm trying to make sure I'm prioritizing stuff that's going to make people's lives, living in those areas, better. This is what we're going to do to make people's lives in Cornwall better." 'That, I feel as Duke of Cornwall, is something I should be doing," he added. "It's about responsibility, it's about leadership and doing what's right on the social issues of our time." The duchy's secretary, Will Bax, described the Prince of Wales as "a man on a mission" — and "pretty demanding," in a good way. "He's easy to follow because he's got great conviction and personality, and he really wears his heart on his sleeve in terms of social interest and his desire to have a positive impact in the world," Bax said. Estate director Ben Murphy told the outlet that the heir has a "healthy impatience, as his father did," which "puts the wind in our sails." Read the original article on People
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an hour ago
- General
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Give trans staff extra breaks to adjust underwear, NHS trust suggested
An NHS hospital trust drew up plans to give trans staff extra breaks if they wore chest binders or had to tuck their genitals away. In draft guidance seen by The Telegraph, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust (UH Sussex) said trans colleagues 'may require extra scheduled breaks in their shift in order to have breaks from binding and tucking'. However, the trust said the new proposals, which also said women-only spaces should include trans women, had been put on hold in February and would not be pursued following the Supreme Court ruling last month. Judges ruled that the Equality Act referred to biological women and biological sex, rather than those choosing to identify as a woman. But critics said the draft guidance raised concerns about the time spent by NHS staff on working up and consulting on these types of policies. The NHS has no specific advice for trans people who wear chest binders or tuck their genitals, but the actions are considered controversial by some because of the harm they can cause. Chest binding is when a woman wears an item of clothing to compress their breasts to look more like a man, while the 'tuck' involves pushing the testes and penis back between the legs to appear more female. Both can cause infections, inflammation and other health problems, doctors have warned, which in some cases can be irreversible or lead to infertility in biological males. The proposed guidance said: It is understood that employees in the UH Sussex LGBTQ+ staff network had written the 15-page document last year and sent it to other groups for consultation. One former employee at the trust said: 'If we're going to make allowances for people who have to use the toilets to change and do this, that and the other, should we not be making allowances for women with heavy periods, or people who have to pray three times a day? Why are we making allowances for one group of staff over everyone else?' Dr Alice Hodkinson, a co-founder of Biology in Medicine, a doctors' campaign group, said people binding or tucking were 'risking medical and psychological harm'. She said tucking male genitals 'between the buttocks can cause pain, inflammation, fertility problems and testicular torsion', while 'binding can cause chest and spine deformities, cysts, infections and difficulties breathing'. Dr Hodkinson added that testicular torsion 'is a surgical emergency requiring an immediate operation to preserve fertility and sexual function', saying: 'The UK National FGM Centre considers breast flattening to be a form of child abuse.' Helen Joyce, the director of advocacy at Sex Matters, a human rights charity, said the proposals for 'employees who are self-harming in pursuit of the impossible goal of sex change should never have made it onto paper, even as a draft'. She added: 'Tucking genitals and binding breasts are culturally motivated actions that cause permanent physical damage, just like breast ironing and the use of neck coils. The only difference is that self-harm in the name of trans identity is high status and fashionable. 'This blatant attempt to normalise such a harmful practice is particularly disgraceful coming from a healthcare body. It is a relief to know that NHS Sussex won't be taking it forward.' The draft guidance also told staff they should try and understand the impact of cross-sex hormones on any trans colleagues and their mood. 'It is also helpful to gain an understanding of if there are certain times that are better or worse for their mood and wellbeing e.g. when someone is prescribed testosterone, energy levels and mood can be lower towards the end of a medication cycle, and can vary greatly on the type of preparation,' it said. 'Feminising hormones can require a lot more consultation to achieve an appropriate dosage, and may similarly impact mood and energy levels.' UH Sussex said it had never had a policy on this and that this draft had been put on hold in February, after being reviewed by senior leaders and had now been dropped altogether. A spokesman for the trust said: 'This draft paper is not trust policy or guidance, it never has been, and never will be. 'A colleague submitted it to a manager in February, for consideration, but it was not accepted.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
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2 hours ago
- Climate
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Thousands flee wildfires sweeping through Canada
Credit: Chief David Monias of Pimicikamak Cree Nation via Facebook Ferocious wildfires in western Canada have forced thousands of people to flee their homes in 17,000 Canadians were evacuated before the blaze spread to neighbouring Moe, the premier of Saskatchewan, has declared a state of emergency, with 14 wildfires raging in the province.'The conditions that our northern residents, communities and wild land firefighters are facing today are as severe or quite likely unlike anything we have faced in quite some time, if not ever,' said Mr Moe on Thursday 166 fires are burning across Canada, including 84 deemed 'out of control', many in Alberta, Ontario and British Columbia. The Canadian armed forces have been deployed to Manitoba to help evacuate residents, according to Wab Kinew, the province's premier, who said: 'This is a moment of fear and uncertainty.'There is a risk that smoke from the fires could spill across the southern border and into the US, affecting air quality in Minneapolis, Detroit, Michigan, Wisconsin and Alerta, who lives in Flin Flon, Manitoba, said she could 'barely breathe' as she raced to leave her home. 'The town is absolutely smoked out here,' she said. 'We're just kind of in a panic here.' Canada suffered its worst wildfire season in 2023, with more than 42 million acres of land burning. Scientists have pointed to climate change as the reason for Canada's worsening problem, with 40 per cent of the country's land mass considered Arctic, where temperatures are warming three times faster than the global average. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
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Comedian Reginald D Hunter prosecuted over ‘anti-Semitic messages'
Reginald D Hunter, the American comedian, is being prosecuted over alleged anti-Semitic social media posts, a court has heard. The stand-up is accused of three counts of sending an offensive communication on three different occasions – on Aug 24, Sept 10 and Sept 11 last year – to Heidi Bachram on X. He was due to appear at Westminster magistrates' court on Friday, but in his absence Tan Ikram, the deputy chief magistrate, issued a warrant for him to attend court on July 7. Donal Lawler, prosecuting, told the court that Hunter was a 'well-known comedian' who was being privately prosecuted by the Campaign Against Antisemitism. It is alleged Hunter sent a computer-generated sexual image to Ms Bachram in August last year, with the charges claiming it was 'grossly offensive'. On Sept 10, he is said to have tweeted Ms Bachram: 'THIS is why I HATE these people and am committed to their destruction not because JEW hatred Not even because they are European Nazis pretending to be JEWS Because of all the lying. Mama HATED liars and bequeathed that hatred to ALL of her children.' The following day, it is alleged he sent another message saying: 'Hey sugar. I don't hate you for being an agent of evil. Not new Not even uncommon. You being a liar a persistent liar KNOWING the truth, is why I will see you and your kind ended, even if it costs me EVERYTHING. You are not even a JEW. Run tell that.' Mr Hunter, who regularly tours the UK, has appeared on the comedy panel shows Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Have I Got News For You and 8 Out of 10 Cats. Mr Lawler told the court on Friday that the comedian was due to begin a tour of England and Wales. The prosecutor said Hunter was scheduled to do a gig in London on July 6, adding that his legal team may be able to serve him his court summons in person at the venue on that date. The Campaign Against Antisemitism describes itself as an organisation of volunteers which works to 'expose and counter anti-Semitism through education and zero-tolerance enforcement of the law'. Stephen Silverman, the group's director of investigations and enforcement, said: 'This is one of a number of private prosecutions that we are bringing, and there will be more to say on the case in due course.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
The National
4 hours ago
- Politics
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Labour plan to teach 'importance of UK military' in schools
The strategic defence review, which will be published on Monday, will state that school pupils should be educated on the importance of the Armed Forces and taught about career opportunities, according to The Telegraph. It comes as the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has suffered from a recruitment and retention crisis in recent years. Defence is a reserved matter but education is devolved to the Scottish Government, which has been approached for comment and confirmation as to whether these plans will impact Scottish children. READ MORE: Labour's immigration stance poses 'critical economic threat' to Scotland, says FM A military source told The Telegraph: 'This is about making sure as a society we are more connected with the Armed Forces and the importance of the role they play. "In a world where things are growing more insecure, there are fewer people with connections to the military than there were in the post-war generation, meaning many people grow up without a connection to the Armed Forces today. As that wartime generation leaves us, we need to keep the message and spirit of what they fought for alive.' They added: 'Learning the history of what happened before is important, but it's also about seeing what people do now to keep us safe, while providing young people with an opportunity for careers within the military.' It is also planned to be rolled out at a comprehensive national level from primary through to secondary education.
