EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Prince William raised eyebrows with timing of homelessness interview
Prince William raised eyebrows among the king’s officials last week by timing his first major interview as heir to the throne.
In it, he told The Sunday Times of his ambitions to ‘end’ homelessness, taking coverage of his father’s first King’s Birthday Parade off the front page.
And as William traveled across the country announcing his ambitious new Homewards program to address the issue, he explained that he was inspired by his late mother’s work.
However, his father’s officials would like to point out that William is not the first to launch such a crusade.
Yesterday, the King Charles charity pointed out on social media: ‘Four years ago today, the Prince’s Foundation launched Housing Britain, a blueprint aimed at tackling housing issues in the UK.
Prince William raised eyebrows among the king’s officials last week by timing his first major interview as heir to the throne
However, King Charles officials would like to point out that William is not the first to launch such a crusade
“It contained a 14-point ‘call to action’ on how to create mixed-use places that put long-term profit over short-term profit.”
They could have added, “Credit where it’s due.”
Oscar winner Sir Tim Rice has revealed he didn’t drop the curtain on a production of his musical Chess in Moscow when Russia invaded Ukraine after the director texted him to say, “Everyone in the theater strongly disagrees. [with] what our government is doing. It’s bad.’
Royalties from the show are now going to a fund to help the suffering in Ukraine.
Farewell to a royal friend
He became one of her closest friends, but when David Ogilvy, 13th Earl of Airlie, who died on Monday at the age of 97, first met Queen Elizabeth, he threw a tantrum.
The occasion was one of his earliest birthdays, on which his most prized gift was a pedal car.
“My father said, ‘I think it would be very nice if you invited Princess Elizabeth for a ride in your present.’
I said, ‘Certainly not. This is my birthday, this is my car and no one else is going to drive it.’ ‘
Airlie, a wartime officer in the Scots Guards, mirrored one battle he lost.
Freebie-loving Sir Keir Starmer doesn’t even pay his own hotel bills. The Labor leader has revealed that earlier this month a muscle-bound retail magnate gave him a one-night stay in a four-person hotel, including breakfast.
The Labor leader has revealed that earlier this month a muscle-bound retail magnate gave him a one-night stay in a four-person hotel, including breakfast.
The gift – worth £937, according to the register of members’ financial interests – came from Matthew Molding, founder of The Hut Group, a beauty and health empire.
Orlando’s muscles are tense in class
Sir Paul Smith should have been happy that Hollywood star Orlando Bloom chose to wear an outfit he made for a party in London this week.
In fact, the celebrated fashion designer, 76, seemed much more interested in the actor’s muscles.
“Did you know that before he grew up, Orlando worked at our Paul Smith Jeans store in Covent Garden?” he said of the star of movies including Pirates Of The Caribbean and The Lord Of The Rings.
Sir Paul Smith should have been happy that Hollywood star Orlando Bloom chose to wear an outfit he made for a party in London this week
Bloom, 46, who lives with pop superstar fiancé Katy Perry and their daughter in California, wore a gray wool plaid cardigan that retails for £450.
How much more would it have cost with sleeves?
save the date! Next year’s partnership wedding will take place on June 7, when the Duke of Westminster, Hugh Grosvenor, will exchange vows with Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral.
“The couple chose the cathedral for its beauty and long association with the Grosvenor family, including the Duke personally,” a spokesman said.
Hugh, 32, who has an estimated net worth of nearly £10 billion, is Prince George’s godfather. He proposed to Olivia at his childhood home, Eaton Hall, near Chester.
Lots of excitement when Pixie reveals she’s expecting!
Pop star Pixie Lott is getting a lot bigger. The singer, 32, is expecting a baby with husband Oliver Cheshire, 35, a model for brands like Marks & Spencer.
“We are beyond excited to announce that we are expecting our first child together and can’t wait to start a family of our own,” says Pixie.
The singer, 32, is expecting a baby with husband Oliver Cheshire, 35, a model for brands like Marks & Spencer
The couple married a year ago at Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire in front of friends including actor Idris Elba’s model wife Sabrina and the Marquess and Marchioness of Bath.
Cheshire proposed on the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral in London in 201