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New York Post
19 hours ago
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Meghan Markle celebrates daughter Lilibet's 4th birthday with never-before-seen photos: ‘Our beautiful girl'
Meghan Markle unveiled two heartwarming photos to celebrate her daughter Lilibet's fourth birthday, offering a rare glimpse into the young royal's life. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, took to Instagram early Wednesday to post two black-and-white photos of her with the little one in honor of her special day. 'Happy birthday to our beautiful girl,' the 'Suits' alum began her celebratory tribute. 'Four years ago today, she came into our lives – and each day is brighter and better because of it.' Advertisement 6 Meghan Markle has released two heartwarming photos to celebrate her daughter Lilibet's fourth birthday. @meghan/Instagram 'Thanks to all of those sending love and celebrating her special day,' Markle added. The sweet post contained two snaps of Markle with Lili — a recent one of them on a boat, and another taken days after she was born. Advertisement Prince Harry and Markle welcomed Princess Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor on June 4, 2021 — more than a year after the Sussexes quit royal life and relocated to Montecito, Calif. According to Lilibet's birth announcement, she was named in honor of the late Queen Elizabeth's family nickname, and her middle name, Diana, 'was chosen to honor her beloved late grandmother, the Princess of Wales.' Lilibet and her brother, Archie, 6, were given the titles of prince and princess after their grandfather King Charles' coronation in May 2023. 6 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed Princess Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor on June 4, 2021. @meghan/Instagram Advertisement 6 The Sussexes are also proud parents to son Archie, 6. Alexi Lubomirski / Duke and Duchess of Sussex 6 'Happy birthday to our beautiful girl,' the 'Suits' alum wrote. Netflix Lilibet had met the queen before Her Late Majesty's death, but reportedly didn't get a photo with her to commemorate the moment. Harry and Markle's daughter was born at 11:40 a.m. local time and weighed 7 lbs 11oz. She is seventh in line to the throne. Advertisement While exact celebration plans for Lilibet's big day remain under wraps, the Sussexes will likely mark their daughter's birthday with an intimate gathering at their sprawling $14 million mansion — much like the intimate celebration they held for Archie's sixth birthday last month. Lilibet's birthday comes just one day after Markle discussed her aspirations for her daughter's future in a bonus episode of her 'Confessions of a Female Founder' podcast. The former actress spoke to Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, about her business mindset and hinted that she's considering 'building something' with Lilibet in the future. 6 Princess Lilibet is currently seventh in line to the throne. EPA 6 According to Lilibet's birth announcement, she was named in honor of the late Queen Elizabeth's family nickname. Meghan Markle/Instagram 'I wonder if one day I'll be in business with Lili and we'll be building something,' she told Knowles, 71, who spoke about founding hair care brand Cécred with her famous daughter. 'That's the best.' While it's unclear exactly which business Markle hopes to join forces with her daughter, the former actress is likely referring to her lifestyle brand As Ever, which she launched in March.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Carney met with former prime minister Harper on day of throne speech: sources
During a visit to Ottawa to watch the King deliver the speech from the throne, former prime minister Stephen Harper met privately with Prime Minister Mark Carney, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The Prime Minister's Office declined to comment on the meeting, with spokesperson Audrey Champoux saying they "had nothing further to say." CBC News reached out to Harper for comment via his consulting firm, Harper & Associates, but did not immediately receive a response. Though it's unclear what they discussed, the two men have a long shared history that was highlighted repeatedly during the federal election campaign. Carney was the governor of the Bank of Canada from February 2008 to June 2013, while Harper was serving as prime minister. Both played a role in steering the country's economy through the 2008 financial crisis. During the federal election, Harper endorsed Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who served as a cabinet minister in his government. Harper appeared in Conservative ads in the latter part of the campaign, and also wrote a fundraising letter taking aim at Carney's role in managing the recession. "I have listened, with increasing disbelief, to Mark Carney's attempts to take credit for things he had little or nothing to do with back then," wrote Harper in a letter used for Conservative fundraising. He said Carney was not involved in the "day-to-day management" of Canada's economy during the global recession and was undermining the work of former finance minister Jim Flaherty. Flaherty died of a heart attack in 2014, weeks after retiring from Harper's cabinet. The current prime minister painted a rosier portrait of his relationship with Harper. In an interview with CBC's chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton during the Liberal leadership race, Carney said he had been offered other political positions before deciding to run. "For example, Prime Minister Harper asked me if I would be his finance minister in 2012," Carney said. He said he declined the offer because he felt it "wasn't appropriate." He said it didn't feel right to "go directly from being governor into elective politics." A Harper-era communications director said in February that Carney was "not telling the whole story." Harper was also seen engaging with another former prime minister, his former political rival Justin Trudeau, at Tuesday's speech from the throne. They were photographed in conversation, exchanging jokes and laughs.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Carney met with former prime minister Harper on day of throne speech: sources
During a visit to Ottawa to watch the King deliver the speech from the throne, former prime minister Stephen Harper met privately with Prime Minister Mark Carney, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The Prime Minister's Office declined to comment on the meeting, with spokesperson Audrey Champoux saying they "had nothing further to say." CBC News reached out to Harper for comment via his consulting firm, Harper & Associates, but did not immediately receive a response. Though it's unclear what they discussed, the two men have a long shared history that was highlighted repeatedly during the federal election campaign. Carney was the governor of the Bank of Canada from February 2008 to June 2013, while Harper was serving as prime minister. Both played a role in steering the country's economy through the 2008 financial crisis. During the federal election, Harper endorsed Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who served as a cabinet minister in his government. Harper appeared in Conservative ads in the latter part of the campaign, and also wrote a fundraising letter taking aim at Carney's role in managing the recession. "I have listened, with increasing disbelief, to Mark Carney's attempts to take credit for things he had little or nothing to do with back then," wrote Harper in a letter used for Conservative fundraising. He said Carney was not involved in the "day-to-day management" of Canada's economy during the global recession and was undermining the work of former finance minister Jim Flaherty. Flaherty died of a heart attack in 2014, weeks after retiring from Harper's cabinet. The current prime minister painted a rosier portrait of his relationship with Harper. In an interview with CBC's chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton during the Liberal leadership race, Carney said he had been offered other political positions before deciding to run. "For example, Prime Minister Harper asked me if I would be his finance minister in 2012," Carney said. He said he declined the offer because he felt it "wasn't appropriate." He said it didn't feel right to "go directly from being governor into elective politics." A Harper-era communications director said in February that Carney was "not telling the whole story." Harper was also seen engaging with another former prime minister, his former political rival Justin Trudeau, at Tuesday's speech from the throne. They were photographed in conversation, exchanging jokes and laughs.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Carney met with former prime minister Harper on day of throne speech: sources
During a visit to Ottawa to watch the King deliver the speech from the throne, former prime minister Stephen Harper met privately with Prime Minister Mark Carney, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The Prime Minister's Office declined to comment on the meeting, with spokesperson Audrey Champoux saying they "had nothing further to say." CBC News reached out to Harper for comment via his consulting firm, Harper & Associates, but did not immediately receive a response. Though it's unclear what they discussed, the two men have a long shared history that was highlighted repeatedly during the federal election campaign. Carney was the governor of the Bank of Canada from February 2008 to June 2013, while Harper was serving as prime minister. Both played a role in steering the country's economy through the 2008 financial crisis. During the federal election, Harper endorsed Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who served as a cabinet minister in his government. Harper appeared in Conservative ads in the latter part of the campaign, and also wrote a fundraising letter taking aim at Carney's role in managing the recession. "I have listened, with increasing disbelief, to Mark Carney's attempts to take credit for things he had little or nothing to do with back then," wrote Harper in a letter used for Conservative fundraising. He said Carney was not involved in the "day-to-day management" of Canada's economy during the global recession and was undermining the work of former finance minister Jim Flaherty. Flaherty died of a heart attack in 2014, weeks after retiring from Harper's cabinet. The current prime minister painted a rosier portrait of his relationship with Harper. In an interview with CBC's chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton during the Liberal leadership race, Carney said he had been offered other political positions before deciding to run. "For example, Prime Minister Harper asked me if I would be his finance minister in 2012," Carney said. He said he declined the offer because he felt it "wasn't appropriate." He said it didn't feel right to "go directly from being governor into elective politics." A Harper-era communications director said in February that Carney was "not telling the whole story." Harper was also seen engaging with another former prime minister, his former political rival Justin Trudeau, at Tuesday's speech from the throne. They were photographed in conversation, exchanging jokes and laughs.
Global News
27-05-2025
- Business
- Global News
King Charles III delivers the throne speech. Here are 5 key highlights
King Charles III delivered the speech from the throne on Tuesday, laying out the agenda for Prime Minister Mark Carney's government. From speaking about Canada's sovereignty, saying the 'True North is indeed strong and free,' to Carney's plan to have Canada join the ReArm Europe defence program, the King also laid out Carney's economic plan for Canada. Here are five of the takeaways from what was outlined in the speech. Housing and affordability The King said the Canadian government will be reducing taxes for the middle class and cutting the GST on homes under $1 million for first-time homebuyers, reiterating Carney's campaign promises. Story continues below advertisement He said the government will lower the GST on homes between $1 million and $1.5 million. The King also said the government will double the rate of housing construction and create Build Canada Homes, a new government agency that will act as a developer for affordable housing. 'It will invest in the growth of the prefabricated and modular housing industry. And it will provide significant financing to affordable home builders,' he said. The Canadian government will also cut development charges for multi-unit builds in half, the King said. 'The government will drive supply up to bring housing costs down,' he said. 6:56 Usher of the Black Rod opens the House ahead of King Charles' Speech from the Throne Immigration caps The King said the federal government will cap the total number of temporary foreign workers and international students at less than five per cent of Canada's population by 2027. Story continues below advertisement 'By doing this, the government will attract the best talent in the world to build our economy, while sending a clear message to Canadians working abroad that there is no better time to come home,' he said. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Canada's immigration system has long been a source of pride for Canadians and of dynamism for the economy. The government is dedicated to rebuilding the trust of Canadians in immigration by restoring balance to the system.' 1:20 First Nations leaders meet the king in Ottawa Economy and internal trade With Canada's economy facing threats from an increasingly protectionist United States, the federal government is looking to knock down interprovincial trade barriers to offset losses from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Story continues below advertisement The King said the government aims to make Canada the strongest economy in the G7. 'That starts with creating one Canadian economy out of 13. Internal barriers to trade and labour mobility cost Canada as much as $200 billion each year,' he said. The federal government will introduce legislation to remove all remaining federal barriers to internal trade and labour mobility by Canada Day, the King said. He said that while numerous provinces have already knocked down several trade barriers, the federal government will also set up a Major Federal Project Office to reduce the approval time for major projects to six months. 'It will enable Canada to become the world's leading energy superpower in both clean and conventional energy,' he said. 4:53 King Charles, Queen Camilla greet crowds as they take in Ottawa's farmers market The King said Carney and Trump have already 'begun defining a new economic and security relationship between Canada and the U.S.' Story continues below advertisement Canada will also 'strengthen its relationships with reliable trading partners and allies around the world,' he said. 2:16 What King Charles, Queen Camilla did on 1st day of Canada tour Tackling crime The King said the Canada Border Services Agency will be given new powers to examine goods destined for export, to prevent the transport of illegal and stolen products. Story continues below advertisement He added that the government will 'bring a renewed focus on car theft and home invasions by toughening the Criminal Code to make bail harder to get for repeat offenders charged with committing these crimes, along with human trafficking and drug smuggling.' He said the government will also hire an additional 1,000 Royal Canadian Mounted Police personnel. 1:06 King Charles, Queen Camilla plant ceremonial tree at Rideau Hall Cutting government spending 'In all of its actions, the government will be guided by a new fiscal discipline: spend less so Canadians can invest more,' King Charles said. Story continues below advertisement He said the government will bring its operational budget, or day-to-day spending, down to two per cent from the current growth of nine per cent per year. 'The government will balance its operating budget over the next three years by cutting waste, capping the public service, ending duplication and deploying technology to improve public sector productivity,' he said. Debate on the throne speech must now begin in the House of Commons. As a confidence matter, the government must be able to pass the legislation to implement it in order to continue governing. In the current minority government, that means it will need help from members of at least one other party.
