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Daily Mail
13 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Cancer survivor who shouted 'I love you, Kate' at the Princess of Wales during Wimbledon final reveals he'd had 'too much Pimm's' before his emotional outburst
The man who shouted 'I love you, Kate!' to the Princess of Wales on the day of the Wimbledon final has said the beloved royal is clearly 'authentic' and exudes 'class' and 'kindness'. On July 13, Princess Kate, 43, in her role as patron of the all England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, appeared on Centre Court to present the trophies for the men's singles final. During a spell of quiet, Father Jim Sichko, a Catholic priest from Lexington, Kentucky, US, took the opportunity to express his admiration for the royal when he cried out: 'I love you, Kate!' The mother-of-three burst out laughing, clearly taken aback by the unexpected outburst - but Father Sichko didn't notice Kate's heartwarming reaction until he saw the now-viral footage of the event. Royal fans had already given the Princess a standing ovation when she first appeared earlier that day as a spectator, but her reaction delighted the crowds anew. Father Sichko, who admitted he had 'too much Pimm's', told People: 'Let me tell you, you can tell if someone is authentic and she is authentic. 'What you see is what you get. You can't make up those types of emotions and conversations and exchanges.' The priest added that Kate radiated 'such class, such kindness' when the time came to present the prizes to the winners. The 58-year-old said that when Kate emerged with husband William by her side, he was pleasantly surprised, before other audience members informed him they were watching as a family. Kate brought her two eldest children George, 11, and Charlotte, ten, to watch the final at SW19 from the Royal Box, alongside their father Prince William, 43. Louis, who is only seven, was notably absent, but his parents made sure not to leave him out and asked the men's champion Jannik Sinner to sign an extra tennis ball for the youngster so he wouldn't get 'upset'. Father Sichko noted how Kate stayed 'until the end' of the day, and took her time to greet and speak to all the children on the court. When Kate stepped out to present trophies to winner Jannik Sinner and runner-up Carlos Alcaraz, there was a moment of silence - before Sichko called out. At the time, he didn't know if anyone had heard him, and was not even aware that the royal had reacted. 'Then I was worried, because I didn't hear anything afterwards,' Sichko added, 'and I was like, "Oh my goodness, did anyone hear that? Did it fall on deaf ears?"' Sichko, a priest from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lexington and a Missionary of Mercy for Pope Leo XIV - then posted to his large social media following to apologise if it was 'inappropriate', saying he had been caught in the moment. A cancer survivor of both kidney and prostate cancer, Sichko expressed his great respect for the Princess who attended the sporting event just six months after she shared she was in remission from cancer. He noted that Kate could have easily ignored him, or even been disdainful, but her reaction was the opposite, and proved what Sichko's 'intuition' told him about the Princess's 'heart' and love for her role. The priest made note of the royal's professionalism and calm demeanour, despite the very public nature of the role, adding that she seemed truly comfortable when conversing with the ball boys and girls. He praised the air of awe and admiration by the crowds directed at Kate, who he feels emanates a much-needed sense of hope in a time of global despair. But Sichko only found out about Kate's joyous response when friends and social media followers began sending him headlines from the event. Of Kate's transparency about her cancer journey, Sichko spoke highly, adding that her story resonates with others because she is open - sending the message that everyone is vulnerable and can be affected. The priest also understands how tiring cancer treatment or surgery can be, he said, adding that he relates to the sense that work must be done, even if you do not feel like doing it.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
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The Star
a day ago
- Business
- The Star
‘Many firms partly moving to Johor, offer career growth'
THE Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) will eventually help draw more talent back into Johor, especially with the growing presence of high-value industries, business groups say. Johor Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JICCI) council member Joel William said there was increasing interest from multinational companies, including those based in Singapore, in relocating parts of their operations to Johor. 'These companies have their headquarters in Singapore, but have moved their manufacturing operations to Johor to take advantage of lower costs and incentives under the SEZ.' William says workers in their late 30s or 40s are willing to take a pay cut to avoid the daily commute. He said some companies have brought back Malaysian talents from Singapore despite offering slightly lower salaries than those in Singapore. 'Many of these employees, especially those in their late 30s or 40s, are willing to take a pay cut to avoid the daily commute,' he noted. William said the trend was already underway with several US-based companies such as Insulet, Brooks Automation, SICK and Colorcon establishing high-tech manufacturing bases in Johor. 'We can already see the increase in job opportunities in Johor. This is expected to continue to grow. 'In the next one to two years, more high-end manufacturing companies will move in and begin hiring and training local workers,' said William, who is also in JICCI's subcommittee that looks into investment and trade. Mohammad Alif believes JS-SEZ will offer workers more time with family. Johor Youth Council deputy president Mohammad Alif A. Rahim said the state government's effort to offer premium salaries through the JS-SEZ was encouraging. 'While it may not be able to fully solve the brain drain issue, and many may still want to work in Singapore, I believe the efforts from the state government will at least help a little. 'Most young Malaysians, especially Johoreans, are still drawn to Singapore due to the significantly higher wages and their growing financial burden. 'The reality is, with the rising cost of living and increasing responsibilities, they need jobs that allow them to save and manage daily expenses,' he said. Mohammad Alif also said that although the JS-SEZ might not be able to offer salaries as high as in Singapore, it would offer something more meaningful – time with family. 'While the salary will not be as high, it will at least allow them to spend more time with their loved ones and cut down their travelling time. 'This is a very significant trade-off and I believe many Johoreans are looking forward to such opportunities near their homes. 'Besides, many of these companies are also able to provide good career progression, another thing that is important to many,' he added. — By VENESA DEVI
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prince Harry left out of King Charles' powerful tribute to Prince William: ‘My son'
King Charles delivered a powerful tribute to his son Prince William during a lavish state banquet at Windsor Castle on Tuesday — but the monarch's rare speech made no mention of his estranged son, Prince Harry. The king, 76, made a formal address to the Prince and Princess of Wales as he and Queen Camilla welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron. During the dinner, which was attended by more than 150 guests, King Charles stood up from his seat and read aloud a poignant speech that featured candor, laughs and a warm reference to William and Catherine's family. Charles praised his elder son's decision to establish his family home at Windsor — saying the move is doubly special given the castle's Norman origins. 'The castle in which we meet this evening was begun by my ancestor — and your sometime countryman — William, Duke of Normandy, in the year 1070,' Charles said. 'It remains the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.' 'So it is perhaps rather appropriate that my son, the Prince of Wales, who shares that earlier William's name, has made Windsor his home with his family, like so many of our predecessors,' the king added. During his touching speech, Charles also celebrated the deep friendship between Great Britain and France. However, the speech notably didn't mention his younger son, Prince Harry, who quit royal life with his wife, Meghan Markle, in 2020 and moved to Montecito, California. It may come as no surprise that Charles chose to forgo mentioning the Duke of Sussex, given that their two camps have been locked in a bitter feud for years. The 'Spare' author, 40, recently told the BBC that he would 'love a reconciliation' with his cancer-stricken father, though he claimed the king 'won't speak' to him. 'There's no point continuing to fight anymore, life is precious,' the Invictus Games founder said, adding that he has since 'forgiven' them for their many 'disagreements.' William, for his part, made Adelaide Cottage in Windsor Great Park his family's main royal residence in 2022. He and Princess Catherine, as well as their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, primarily reside at the sprawling property, though they do still frequently visit their London home. The family previously resided at Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace, where Princess Margaret had lived with Antony Armstrong-Jones following their wedding in 1960. Adelaide Cottage, which is located on the grounds of Windsor Castle, sits close to Lambrook School in Berkshire, England, where the three Wales children currently study.
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First Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Difference between William & Harry is that one has Kate to soothe his mental anguish, while Meghan rubs salt…
According to reports published in Daily Mail, the difference between William and Harry is that one has Kate to soothe his mental anguish, while the younger of the two brothers has Meghan to rub salt into his wounds. read more Difference between William & Harry is that one has Kate to soothe his mental anguish, while Meghan rubs salt… The Prince of Wales is just as scarred as Prince Harry is. As per report, the way Kate handles the situation is way different from Meghan. British writer A. N. Wilson told Daily Mirror that 'fractured dynasties do not survive'. He said, 'It would be infinitely better if Harry and Meghan were inside the tent rather than on the outside causing mayhem.' As per A. N. Wilson, William like his late grandmother, he does understand how to marshal his emotions. Instead of indulging his pain, feeding off it even, as Harry has done, he seems to have mastered it, channeling it into his royal roles and his family. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Kate is William's strength Unlike , Kate has always been William's strength. While the Duchess of Sussex seems to have had the opposite effect on Prince Harry. Instead of helping him heal his emotional wounds, she seems to have re-opened them – or even rubbed salt in them, some might say. And that obviously the whole world knew, the way she created distance between Harry and the British Royal family. Even in the Netflix's show, the way she instigated to talk ill about the royal family members is very disheartening. In fact, Meghan literally brought out all the dark secrets of the royal family for her own fame. The British author rightly said to Daily Mail, 'Instead of encouraging him to shape his own identity within the Royal Family, she has helped him turn his back on it. Which might have been fine if together they had embarked on something truly life-affirming. But they didn't.' (With inputs from Daily Mail and agencies)
