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Miami Herald
15 hours ago
- Health
- Miami Herald
‘Panic' over Kate Middleton's health after her sudden no-show at Ascot
Publicly, Kensington Palace sought to downplay Kate Middleton's last-minute decision Wednesday to pull out of making an appearance at the Royal Ascot horse-racing festival. But behind the scenes, palace insiders revealed to the Daily Beast that the sudden decision by Catherine, the Princess of Wales, to withdraw from such a high-profile event set off "a real sense of panic" and concern about a possible downturn in her health. It was just six months ago that the future queen said she was in remission from an unspecified form of cancer, which had kept her from attending Ascot and many other royal events last year. To observers, Kate seemed well enough at Trooping the Color on June 14 and Garter Day on June 16. As of noon Wednesday, according to The Telegraph, Kate was still on the "carriage list," expected to ride with Prince William. But she canceled less than an hour later. "Everyone was wandering around going, 'What is going on?'" a former courtier told the Daily Beast. "One minute she was going, and the next she wasn't. This is one of the biggest days of the year in the royal calendar; you don't just miss Ascot on a whim, so there was a real sense of panic." The former courtier, who reportedly retains good links to Kensington Palace staff, also said: "The chaotic nature of the announcement was eerily reminiscent of the dark days of last year. People were bewildered and worried." The "dark days of last year" is a reference to those first four months in 2024, when there was a near total black-out on news about Kate's health, following the stunning news in January 2024 that the seemingly healthy mother of three had undergone major abdominal surgery for a health condition that Kensington Palace wouldn't reveal. The palace also would only say that she would spend a lengthy and concerning two weeks in the hospital recovering from the surgery and miss out on a number of high-profile royal events for the foreseeable future. For the next few months, the palace's refusal to say anything more about Kate's "personal medical information" led to growing worldwide speculation and wild internet conspiracy theories about her well-being, with people wondering if she'd left William, had a nervous breakdown or was even dying. Finally, in March 2024, Kate announced herself, via a recorded video, that she had cancer, though she wouldn't offer information about the form of cancer or her prognosis. In September 2024, Kate announced, via another recorded video, that she had finished "preventative chemotherapy." In January, she followed up to say she was in remission. To her credit, the Daily Beast said, Kate warned the public that her plans for public appearances would be subject to change as she continues her recovery. On Wednesday, the palace appeared to follow her lead with sources saying she was "disappointed" to miss Ascot but that she was still trying to find "balance" between fulfilling royal duties and focusing on her long-term recovery. Daily Mail columnist Richard Eden reported that William appeared to be in good spirits, switching to ride in a carriage with King Charles III, Queen Camilla and Prince Saud bin Khalid al-Saud, a key member of Saudi Arabia's ruling family. A friend of the princess sought to bolster the palace message message by telling the Daily Beast: "My understanding is that Kate was basically exhausted after Trooping the Color on Saturday and Garter Day on Monday and couldn't face it. There are good days and bad days, as she herself has very candidly said." Another friend similarly told Eden: "Catherine knows she should not overdo things. She is grateful that her recovery has gone well, but things have not been plain sailing." The Telegraph said that Kate has gradually increased her workload in recent months but has made clear that her More recently, she has gradually been increasing her workload but has made clear that her focus remains on her health. _____ Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
After being suspended by 20 minutes, JD Vance becomes the most blocked account on Bluesky
Vice President JD Vance's attempt to join Bluesky failed terribly. His debut on Bluesky did not unfold as expected, as within minutes of joining, JD Vance became the most blocked individual on the platform. Apparently, what was supposed to be a grand entrance became a massive rejection by a significantly greater margin. Why did JD Vance get blocked so quickly? He had just under 5,000 followers. JD Vance joined the website on Wednesday with a post that seemed to be meant to incite users. His temporary suspension shortly after posting his first message infuriated MAGA members, as per a report by the Daily Beast. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Over 55,000 users blocked him shortly after signing up, as per a report by ClearSky, a third-party tool that monitors Bluesky user activity. His account was temporarily suspended by the platform's automated system. Within hours of the backlash, which was fueled by prominent users, JD Vance became Bluesky's most blocked figure. Live Events ALSO READ: Fox News poll sends Trump into meltdown mode as approval tanks and loyalty from his base wavers How did public figures react to his arrival? Actor and activist George Takei, one of the site's well-known figures, urged users to avoid interacting with Vance. He wrote to his 1.2 million followers, "Treat JD Vance on Bluesky like we did Donald's birthday parade. Ignore it, don't show up to watch it, and he will soon become sad and dejected,' as quoted in a report by the Daily Beast. The Mueller, She Wrote page posted, "Hide your kids! Hide your couch away! " JD Vance is on Bluesky !" The page asked users to block him. What was Bluesky's response to his suspension? JD Vance's new account was "briefly flagged by our automated systems that try to detect impersonation attempts," but it was "quickly restored and verified," according to a Bluesky representative. FAQs Why was JD Vance blocked so many times on Bluesky? Many users, particularly progressives, were displeased with his presence. His first post was perceived as deliberately provocative, prompting prominent users to advise others to block him. Was JD Vance really suspended from Bluesky? Bluesky briefly suspended his account. Bluesky's automated system mistakenly identified his new account as a potential impersonation. Butit was quickly restored and officially recognized.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Elon Musk slams presidential insider Sergio Gor as ‘Snake' behind Trump fallout
Tesla CEO Elon Musk publicly criticised Sergio Gor , a top White House official , who might have led to causing the drift between Musk and US president Donald Trump, as per a report. NASA Nomination Drama Sparks Feud According to Daily Beast, even though tensions between Musk and Trump had already been mounting before Musk left the White House, but things took a sharp turn after Gor, who is the director of the presidential personnel office, reportedly urged Trump to withdraw the nomination of Jared Isaacman, Musk's close friend, to lead NASA. This move came just days before the Senate was set to vote on Isaacman's appointment, as per Daily Beast. ALSO READ: Pete Hegseth trusts 'The Gorilla' without question — is this the man behind a possible Iran strike? Elon Musk Lashes Out on X Musk took to his social media platform X late Wednesday to call Gor 'a snake,' reacting to a New York Post report revealing that despite Gor overseeing the vetting of thousands of White House staffers, he himself has not been fully vetted, according to the report. He's a snake — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 19, 2025 Live Events Unvetted Vetting Chief? Despite Gor being in the position for five months into the second Trump administration, he has not even submitted his Standard Form 86, the 100-page background investigation form required for a security clearance, reported Daily Beast. As per the New York Post report, Gor's office assesses candidates for approximately 4,000 political appointees and also handles security clearances and conflicts of interest. White House Pushes Back However, the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has accused the New York Post's report of 'engaging in baseless gossip,' quoted Daily Beast. While, previously, the White House Communications Director Steven Cheung has described Gor as 'a vital member of the team' and said he has 'helped President Trump put together an administration that is second to none,' as quoted in the report. FAQs What role does Sergio Gor play in the White House? Gor is the director of the presidential personnel office, overseeing vetting for thousands of political appointees. What happened to Elon Musk's role in the White House? His special government employee status expired, effectively ending his formal involvement in the administration.
Edinburgh Live
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Prince William to take 'step' to 'close royal door' on Harry and Meghan's children
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Prince William's relationship with his brother Prince Harry is believed to be irreparable after a tumultuous five years. Harry's departure from the UK and Royal duties in 2020 was already viewed as a betrayal by some within the Palace. However, instead of maintaining a low profile, the Duke of Sussex, with the support of his wife Meghan Markle, has criticised the institution and his family, while also expressing a desire for reconciliation. This contradictory stance has reportedly left William feeling indifferent, and he is said to be the main obstacle to Harry mending ties with their father, King Charles. A new point of contention arose this year when it was revealed that Harry and Meghan were still using their HRH titles, despite assuring the late Queen Elizabeth they would not. While Charles has been hesitant to formally strip the couple of their titles, William reportedly has no such reservations about doing so when he ascends the throne. READ MORE - Victoria Beckham backed by 'unlikely ally' after Father's Day snub from Brooklyn READ MORE - Kate Middleton's Royal Ascot absence explained as she 'prioritises health' This stance is expected to apply to Harry and Meghan's children, Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, four, who have been raised in the US and are even reported to have American accents. Earlier this month, there were suggestions that Harry wished to retain the HRH titles for Archie and Lilibet, hinting at a future role for them within the Royal family. However, a friend of William's reportedly dismissed this idea as "beyond parody", reports the Scottish Daily Express. Speaking to the Daily Beast, they said: "William obviously isn't going to hire Archie and Lilibet. This is just trolling on the part of Harry and Meghan." An HRH is not a title but a 'style' used to address someone. It doesn't imply that the individual referred to holds an official rank. Another friend of William's explained that it's a relatively straightforward process to revoke the HRH titles: "An HRH is bestowed by letters patent-which is essentially a fancy way of saying it is a legally binding Royal decree-and by precedent an HRH can be taken away by Royal decree also. "Consider Diana and Fergie. The HRHs weren't removed 'because they got divorced,' the rules were subtly altered to remove HRHs from Royal exes. There is a distinction. "They have politely requested the Sussexes to cease using the style, to no avail, so I suspect William will simply issue new letters patent to formally strip the entire family's right to use HRH when he ascends the throne." The source suggests William will frame this action as "part of a broader tidying up exercise to reduce the number of HRHs in circulation". They further added: "He could, for instance, state that only working royals are entitled to use HRH, which seems reasonable if you're aiming to modernise, or specify that only children of the monarch are HRH, not the grandchildren, which would have the added benefit of clarifying things for their own children's families in the future."
Economic Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Donald Trump's embarrassing nickname for Stephen Miller revealed — you won't believe what he calls him
Stephen Miller, one of Donald Trump's most loyal lieutenants, has reportedly received a surprisingly juvenile jab from Trump himself. According to author Michael Wolff, Trump has a not-so-secret nickname for immigration hardliners. And once you hear it, it's difficult to unhear. According to biographer Michael Wolff, Stephen Miller, President Donald Trump's deputy chief of staff in the White House, has a less than flattering nickname: "Weird Stephen," as quoted in a report by The Daily Beast. ALSO READ: Trump vows peace online — then plots war? Netizens mock him over old posts as he plans to strike Iran The nickname reflects Trump's growing dissatisfaction with Miller's eccentric personality and aggressive immigration policies. Miller's influence may be waning behind the scenes as Trump softens his immigration policies. On The Daily Beast Podcast, biographer Michael Wolff disclosed the generally childish moniker Trump gave to one of his most devoted supporters and the man who developed many of his strict immigration policies. According to Wolff, "there is an awareness that Stephen Miller is a problem." 'And even Trump calls him 'Weird Stephen.' Because he is weird, by the way. I mean, you can't spend a moment with him and not say, 'Oh, something's off here,'' as quoted in a report by the Daily Beast. Miller is well-known for his strict immigration policies and lack of eye contact, according to biographer Michael part of Trump's promise to implement the largest mass deportation operation in American history, Miller has been pressuring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain at least 3,000 migrants every day. According to Wolff, Miller's hardline stance has been questioned by Trump, who has already indicated that he is softening his vehemently opposed his proposed exemptions for hotel and farm workers, which are sectors that mainly depend on immigrant labor, last week.A White House spokesperson told the Daily Beast in response to the moniker allegations, "Michael Wolff is a lying sack and has been proven to be a fraud."What does Donald Trump call Stephen Miller?According to biographer Michael Wolff, Trump refers to Miller as "Weird Stephen," citing his awkward mannerisms and intense, monotone speaking style. Is Stephen Miller still close with Trump? While Miller remains a key policy figure, Trump has begun to back down on some of Miller's harsher immigration policies, possibly as a sign of distancing.
