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The Independent
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Best board games for your Macmillan Coffee Morning
Macmillan Coffee Morning is a wonderful way to connect with friends, family and colleagues, all while raising vital funds to help Macmillan Cancer Support on its mission to ensure everyone living with cancer, no matter who they are or where they live, receives the right care for them. The event is celebrating 35 years of fundraising in 2025. While it officially lands on Friday 26 September, you can host your event whenever it works for you. Just sign up and Macmillan Cancer Support will send you a free fundraising kit to help make your Coffee Morning a success. While cakes and coffee are synonymous with Macmillan Coffee Morning, there is more than one way to make fundraising fun. If you fancy a different flavour for your event this year, why not try some board games? Before you roll your eyes, we're not talking about dusting off the old Monopoly box – modern board games are way more interesting, offering thoughtful cooperative play and entertaining challenges. Invite your friends and loved ones over, encourage donations for participation, and you'll all be helping make sure that more people with cancer get the best care the UK has to offer, whoever and wherever they are. Want to be a Coffee Morning Host? Your guests don't need to be seasoned board game strategists either; many of the best board games are easy to learn, quick to play and perfect for breaking the ice. To help you deal a winning hand for your fundraiser, we've rounded up some of our favourite board games below. How we tested Our pick of the best board games is based on years of playing each of the games in this list with our friends and family. We selected engaging games that are accessible to new players, are easy to learn and don't take too long to set up or play – so there's sure to be something in our round-up that will work for your Macmillan Coffee Morning. Why you can trust us Steve Hogarty is a tech journalist with more than ten years' experience reviewing the latest gadgets and games. For this round-up, Steve focused on board games that are ideal for novice players and a range of ages and skill levels. The best board games for 2025 are: Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland.
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Heartbreak for Kate Middleton as ‘tower of strength' stylist who supported her through cancer treatment quits
PRINCESS Kate's close ally and 'tower of strength' colleague has handed in her notice after 15 years. Natasha Archer has worked with the Princess of Wales as her PA and stylist since 2007, and has been behind her iconic royal looks over the years. 6 6 Now, Natasha is said to be leaving Kensington Palace to set up her own private consultancy firm. During her time as a royal staffer, she is said to have grown very close to Princess Kate and recently became the senior private executive assistant to her and Prince William. Natasha and Kate are said to be parting on good terms, with the royal household wishing her the 'very best' in her new business, according to People magazine. The Princess of Wales is said to have relied on her stylist for support as she underwent cancer treatment. Royal biographer Claudia Joseph, author of Kate: The Making of a Princess, told Fabulous: 'Natasha has been at Kate's side since she joined the Royal family and will be a tower of strength for her as she fights her battle against cancer.' Kate underwent the ' planned major abdominal surgery ' in January 2024 at the London Clinic in Mayfair, and Natasha was among the trusted people of her loyal inner circle who visited her. Claudia added: 'She was one of a handful of people who visited the Princess at the London Clinic, and is, no doubt, available to her day and night, whenever she wants a chat. 'Natasha, who is five years younger than Kate, has been in the Princess's orbit for more than 13 years and has witnessed all the key events in her life: she has been at her side for Royal weddings, births and overseas tours, she visited Kate at the Lindo Wing, at London's St Mary's Hospital, after the birth of her children.' Her dedicated service was rewarded in December 2018 when she was honoured with the Royal Victorian Order for her hard work. The stylist - who is married to royal photographer Chris Jackson - largely keeps out of the public eye and is said to have a lot in common with Kate. Trooping the Colour parade was sheer brilliance... & proof royal children are taking their roles seriously, expert says Claudia continued: 'The couple, who wed in 2017 at a medieval mansion near Bordeaux, are naturally discreet so they fit in with William and Kate's ethos. 'The two women share a close bond as they have a lot in common: they both went to boarding schools, share a love of art and fashion, and are mothers - Natasha's oldest son Theo is just a few months younger than Prince Louis.' According to Grazia, the late Queen requested that Natasha was hired as Kate's stylist to make her wardrobe look 'regal'. A source said at the time: 'Natasha's main role is as a PA, but over the last few months she has assisted Kate as a style adviser. 'Natasha and Kate get on very well. She has always supported and advised Kate - and the Duchess loves Natasha's style, so it seemed like an obvious appointment.' 6 STYLE QUEEN Natasha has been responsible for some of Kate's most iconic fashion looks, with Claudia adding that she has encouraged Kate to 'experiment with her wardrobe and transform her from Sloane Ranger to style icon.' The royal biographer added: 'It is she who introduced Kate to the designer Jenny Packham, who is one of her favourites, and she who persuaded her to try shorter hemlines, culottes and wide-legged trousers. 'She scours websites for the latest trends, ordering in clothes, ironing the Royal wardrobe and dragging around her wheelie suitcase. 6 'She has even been known to touch up Kate's make-up on the plane and reputedly helped William spruce up his wardrobe after he was criticised for looking like an 'estate agent'. 'Apparently, she got rid of his white Asics trainers.' For the occasion she donned a £250 polka dot midi dress by one of Kate's favourite brands, LK Bennett. Who is Maria Borrallo? Supernanny Maria's full name is Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo. Bowler hat-wearing Maria joined the royal household in 2014 when Prince George was just eight months old. Maria trained at the prestigious Norland College, making her one of the most sought-after nannies in the country. The Norland College is located in Bath and is known around the world for the exceptional standards of training they offer to prospective carers. The school is more than 125 years old and teaches students to sew, cook and change nappies, as well as offering classes in self-defence and first-aid. The famous school also teaches real-life Mary Poppins how to escape terrorists and kidnappers alongside traditional childcare.
CNN
02-07-2025
- Health
- CNN
Princess of Wales discusses cancer recovery
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, spoke to patients at Colchester hospital about life after cancer treatment. She said the phase had proven "really difficult" and emphasized the need for post-treatment support. The visit to the hospital was her first public appearance since unexpectedly withdrawing from Royal Ascot two weeks ago.
CNN
02-07-2025
- Health
- CNN
Princess of Wales discusses cancer recovery
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, spoke to patients at Colchester hospital about life after cancer treatment. She said the phase had proven "really difficult" and emphasized the need for post-treatment support. The visit to the hospital was her first public appearance since unexpectedly withdrawing from Royal Ascot two weeks ago.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Queen meets cancer patients on visit to Maggie's centre
The Queen has met people living with cancer during a visit to the charity Maggie's, which she is president of. Arriving in heavy rain, Camilla was greeted by Maggie's chief executive Dame Laura Lee before moving inside to meet staff, volunteers and centre users. Maggie's Fife opened in 2006 in the grounds of Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy and was the first permanent structure in the UK by architect Dame Zaha Hadid. Built in the grounds of NHS hospitals, the cancer support charity centres aim to provide a comforting space where patients can meet others who understand what they are going through. Camilla has been president of the charity since 2008 and since then has visited 17 out of the 24 centres. During her visit on Wednesday, the Queen also met campaigner Sarah Brown and broadcaster Kirsty Wark who have both long been patrons of Maggie's. Mrs Brown, wife of former prime minister Gordon Brown, said: 'I think it's really special for the Queen to come to the Maggie's here in Kirkcaldy. 'I know that there has been a warm welcome for both the King and the Queen coming to Fife and I'm so pleased she was able to make time to come to the Maggie's. 'This, I think, is one of the real gems. I was here at the opening a long time ago and I've seen it grow to become such an important part of the community. 'There are people here with cancer who need it, and their families, but also people are fundraising for it and they just feel so connected to it.' Mrs Brown said the Queen seemed interested to hear about the young people's group at the centre. She added: 'I was very struck by her hearing about the young people's group here because that is an area of concern in that field, that there are more and more young people with cancer and trying to understand why that is and what's happening in our lives, and that was definitely something she homed in on and understood it was a concern. 'She was pleased to hear there is such an active young person's group here.' Wark, who has been a Maggie's patron for more than 20 years, said the Queen is 'incredibly committed' to Maggie's and her visit on Wednesday meant a lot to those at the Fife centre. She said: 'When the Queen is here what she wants to do is speak to centre users, they are the best advocates for Maggie's and often you will find that a centre user becomes a volunteer.' The Queen also met Gregor Forbes, 37, who was diagnosed with stage three Hodgkin Lymphoma in January 2022, seven days before his son was born. He underwent six months of chemotherapy and has since been in remission. He joined a discussion with the Queen, Mrs Brown and Wark and told them about his experience taking part in the young person's group at Maggie's. Mr Forbes, who lives in Rosyth in Fife, said: 'The Queen seemed really warm and really engaged and it was really nice that she came. 'It's a day I will never forget.' Maggie's was founded by the late writer, gardener and designer Maggie Keswick Jencks and her husband, the late landscape designer Charles Jencks. The idea for the centres came after she was diagnosed with cancer and was then told in 1993 that it had returned and was moved to a windowless corridor to process the news. The first Maggie's opened in Edinburgh in 1996. Dame Laura said: 'It is always a joy to welcome Her Majesty to one of our centres, especially one she has never been to before. 'As always, she was incredibly generous with her time and listened closely to our centre visitors as they shared their stories. 'We are so grateful for her continued support.'
