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Chaka Khan performs at the Rosendal garden party in Djurgarden, Stockholm
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The Patrouille de France perform a flyover at the opening of the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget. It runs until June 22
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The King and Queen arrive at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle for the Order of the Garter service. Established nearly 700 years ago by Edward III, the order is the oldest and most senior order of chivalry in Britain, honouring those who have served the nation or the sovereign with distinction
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The sun sets behind Salgo Castle, viewed from Salgotarjan in northern Hungary
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Side Glance is offered a treat before the Goffs London sale at Kensington Palace Gardens, a boutique thoroughbred auction held on the eve of Royal Ascot
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Minor Chief Steven Crowchild of the Tsuut'ina nation awaits the arrival of President Macron at Calgary airport in Canada before the G7 summit in Kananaskis
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US servicemen compete in a fitness challenge during the army's 250th birthday festival in Washington
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Miguel Sanchez-Merenciano, a dog trainer, is towed to shore by rescue dogs Brown, a three-year-old labrador, and Nilo, a two-year-old standard poodle, during summer training at Las Lindes beach in Torrox, southern Spain
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Palestine Action activists set off flares after scaling the roof of Permoid Industries in Co Durham, during a protest over the firm's alleged links to the Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems
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Jarang, a young orangutan at Blackpool Zoo, appears to copy a visitor cleaning the viewing glass by using his bedding to wipe the window
Monica Bellucci at the Taormina film festival in Sicily
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A design takes shape on day two of the Pasadena chalk art festival in California, where artists transformed the pavement into a public gallery
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Team Spain performs during the acrobatic routine at the artistic swimming world cup super final in Xian, China.

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• Daily Mirror

William 'ageing like fine wine' as Kate 'only has eyes' for future king

Prince William celebrates his 43rd birthday today, and fans have claimed he is 'ageing like a fine wine' and spotted an adorable moment the Prince of Wales shared with Kate Middleton Royal fans say Prince William is 'ageing like a fine wine' and spotted an adorable detail about his marriage to Kate Middleton. The Prince of Wales is celebrating his 43rd birthday today (Saturday, June 21), but at an event earlier this week, people were delighted to see the future king grinning at his wife. The couple appeared united as they attended the Order of the Garter in Windsor on Monday (June 16), where William sported the dark blue velvet mantles, the insignia of the order, and the distinctive feathered bonnet. Meanwhile, Kate stunned in an all-white ensemble, including a Self-Portrait dress and matching wide-brim hat. ‌ In a post to X following the occasion, the Prince and Princess of Wales ' official account said: "A pleasure attending the Order of the Garter today in Windsor. ‌ "A brilliant celebration of tradition, service and duty. Thank you to everyone involved." Fans were quick to comment on the post, with one person writing: "Those two are aging like a fine wine!" Meanwhile, others spotted the look of 'true love' Princess Kate appeared to be giving her husband. One wrote: "20+ years & 3 adorable children[...] Catherine only has eyes for Prince William. This is true love." However, not everyone was enamoured with William's look. ‌ "Lovely. However, William needs gone of that beard. Makes him look old," one person wrote. Meanwhile someone else added: "What a treat for us Royal watchers! Princess Catherine looks absolutely stunning and Prince William as handsome as ever!" Another fan added: "Prince William and Princess Catherine look absolutely stunning and majestic!!" ‌ Fans may now be speculating as to whether William's estranged brother, Prince Harry, will wish him a happy birthday this year. The brothers are not thought to be on speaking terms, however the Duke of Sussex received a surprise birthday message from the various members of the Firm on social media. Taking to X, the Royal Family shared a snap of a smiling Harry to mark his 40th birthday. The message, complete with a cake emoji, said: 'Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today!' ‌ Meanwhile, William and Kate's X account shared an almost identical message. It read: 'Wishing a Happy 40th Birthday to The Duke of Sussex!' At the time of writing, it remains to be seen whether Harry will return the favour for his brother's birthday. Meanwhile, the Princess of Wales and the couple's three children paid tribute to William earlier this month to mark Father's Day. On the Prince and Princess of Wales' official X page, a post read: "Happy Father's Day, Papa (before and after!) We love you! G, C & L," referring to Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, aged 11, 10 and seven respectively.

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6 hours ago

• The Sun

Roger Moore's favourite James Bond car hits auction… but the motor used in an iconic chase scene is not an Aston Martin

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• Daily Mail​

Blue Ivy, 13, enjoys shopping spree in Paris ahead of joining mum Beyoncé on stage for Cowboy Carter tour

Blue Ivy was seen soaking up some well-earned downtime in Paris ahead of her second performance in the city, where she'll join her mum Beyoncé on stage for her Cowboy Carter tour. The 13-year-old looked effortlessly stylish as she stepped out for a shopping spree at Le Bon Marché on Friday. She rocked a black Bape T-shirt paired with grey denim shorts and sleek grey trainers. Adding to her cool off-duty look, Blue shielded her eyes with chic black sunglasses and appeared in great spirits as she sampled perfumes inside the luxury department store. The nepo baby showcased her explosive choreography as she led a troupe of her mom's backing dancers in front of 70,000 fans at California 's SoFi stadium in April. With music in her genes, it seems fitting that Blue has inherited a taste not only for the industry, but also the spotlight. Now, the Daily Mail can reveal the seasoned performer wants more than to saddle up beside her mother – she wants to take the reins and pen her own body of work. 'Blue is considering starting her own career in music,' our insider said. 'Some of Beyoncé's favorite writers are quietly penning demos for her in anticipation of a solo album.' With no shortage of industry bigwigs to lean on, the youngster has reportedly sought help from her famous aunt Solange Knowles and already has tracks lined up from The-Dream, should she want them. The American songwriter and producer has long worked with Beyoncé, co-writing songs including Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) and Break My Soul from her Grammy-winning Renaissance album. He also worked with Jay-Z on his 2013 track No Church in the Wild. 'Blue is also writing material with help from Solange,' our source continued. 'The-Dream has been spearheading it, and he has two or three records for her. 'They know the fans want to hear a Blue record.' They added: 'She is only allowed to listen to age-appropriate songs from artists and has been listening to Infinity Song, Michelle Williams' Heart 2 Yours record and Goapele.' Blue Ivy's foray into solo stardom won't be her first shot at singing. The young teen, whose fan base is known as the Ivy League, had credits to her name long before reaching double digits. Dubbed 'the most famous baby in the world' by TIME, just ten days after her birth in January 2012 her coos and cries featured on her dad's track Glory. The following year she landed a credit on her mom's single Blue from her self-titled album. Aged seven, she sang on Homecoming: The Live Album – a collection of recordings from Beyoncé's record-breaking Coachella 2018 set – performing her own rendition of hymn Lift Every Voice and Sing. 'I want to do it again… I want to do it again,' she says at the end of the track. 'It feels good!' And do it again she did. In 2019 she became the youngest female artist to chart on the Hot 100 after featuring on her mom's single Brown Skin Girl – a title she later lost to her sister Rumi after she joined Beyoncé on Protector last year. The credit also earned Blue a Grammy and the Guinness World Record for youngest individually credited person to receive one of the famous gold-plated gongs. Soon followed a cascade of accolades, all before she had started secondary education, as well as a spot on her mom's record-breaking Renaissance World Tour - which saw her criticised for her moves. In 2023 she finally showcased her singing live on stage in Dubai with a duet with her mom who was making her return to the stage for the first time in four years. The one-hour set earned the pop superstar a reported $35 million. And Blue Ivy could challenge her mom's fortune if she is able to shake the nepo baby tag and deliver real talent. 'Blue Ivy could easily secure multi-million-dollar deals, lucrative brand partnerships, and significant earnings from streaming platforms and endorsements right from the start,' said PR expert Stacy Jones Founder and CEO, Hollywood Branded. 'Think Olivia Rodrigo or Billie Eilish, but amplified due to her family background. 'Could she become as big as Beyoncé? Honestly, that's an extraordinarily high bar, but if Blue Ivy delivers real talent, authenticity, and genuinely connects with fans, especially Gen Z, there's no reason she couldn't carve out her own substantial legacy.'