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The Sun
8 hours ago
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- The Sun
Sweet moment King Charles kisses Sarah Ferguson's hand at Ascot as royals step out in force on day 4 at racecourse
KING Charles was seen kissing Sarah Ferguson's hand in a touching moment at Royal Ascot today. The monarch was seen greeting the Duchess of York, along with daughter Eugenie on day four at the racecourse this afternoon. 3 3 Earlier in the day, Zara Tindall and Princess Eugenie were seen sharing a warm embrace. King Charles was later seen talking to the family during day four of the races. Sarah and Eugenie were also present earlier in the week. It comes after the King suffered a streak of bad horseracing luck on day one of the event. The family horse, Reaching High, suffered a 'stinker' in the closing stages under jockey Ryan Moore. Meanwhile, his horse, Rainbows Edge, was smashed into a 7-2 favourite for the Kensington Palace Stakes. The horse won last year's competition and has only lost four races. Earlier this week, Princess Kate pulled out of the event in a last minute decision as she adjusts to her royal duties. Despite having been listed on the carriage procession with Prince William, the palace revealed that she had sadly dropped out of the event just minutes later. Prince William was seen enjoying the races with his fellow royals as the day wore on - drinking pints to cool off on the gloriously sunny day. Sources say Kate is still adjusting to her royal duties after undergoing cancer treatment last year. Since announcing her cancer was in remission in January, she has been seen at royal events like Trooping the Colour and Order of the Garter.
Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
A royally good day out! Princess Eugenie and an affectionate King Charles lead the glamorous royals having fun in the sun at Ascot
Zara Tindall and Princess Eugenie led the glamorous royals turning out in force for the fourth day of Royal Ascot on Friday. The cousins looked delighted to see one another as they shared a warm embrace after arriving at the Berkshire racecourse for the prestigious five-day festival. Zara, 44, the daughter of Princess Anne, looked effortlessly elegant in a light blue suit teamed with a matching blouse and a statement hat featuring an eye-catching white bow. Eugenie, 35, appeared equally chic in a stylish wide-brimmed hat and flattering dress featuring a billowing white skirt and a square-shouldered brown top. The daughter of Prince Andrew was joined at the racing meet by her mother, Sarah Ferguson, who opted for a trendy monochrome polka dot frock. King Charles, 76, arrived at Ascot alongside Queen Camilla, 77, after the pair travelled past packed stands on the racecourse as part of the traditional carriage procession. The royal procession is celebrating its 200th anniversary, a tradition which began during the reign of George IV in 1825 when the monarch was accompanied by the Duke of Wellington. His Majesty's appearance today comes after Princess of Wales sparked concern as she pulled out of attending the festival on Wednesday, apparently at the last minute. But royal sources insisted there was nothing to worry about and that it was simply a case of crossed wires. Aides also stressed that Catherine was continuing to 'balance her return to public life' following her cancer diagnosis last year, after which she made clear that she would resume her duties with a slow and measured approach. The mini-drama came as her husband, Prince William, handed out the prize for the Prince of Wales stakes at the racecourse in Berkshire. Executives at Ascot had expected the princess to join him, travelling down in the carriage procession from Windsor Castle with King Charles and Queen Camilla. At 12pm they issued the procession list for the day, featuring the Prince and Princess of Wales in the second carriage after the King and Queen. But 22 minutes later, guidance was issued which said Catherine would not be attending. It is understood an 'inaccurate version' of the list was 'issued in error'. An updated list was circulated and Lord Soames – a good friend of the King – lost his seat to make way for William in the first carriage with Charles and Camilla. They were also joined by Saudi's Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Saud. Sources stressed there was 'no cause for alarm' and Catherine was following guidance palace aides have always given: that she would 'balance her return to public duties', following appearances at Trooping the Colour on Saturday and Monday's Order of the Garter service. They added that she was 'disappointed' not to attend but 'has to find the right balance'. Catherine, 43, had abdominal surgery last January, after which she was told cancer had been present, forcing her to undergo preventive chemotherapy. At the beginning of this year she revealed she was in remission and would begin a slow and measured return to royal life. While Catherine was not present at Ascot, Charles and Camilla were there for the second day running and plan to attend all week. Her Majesty wore an emerald crepe silk dress by Anna Valentine, with a matching hat by Philip Treacy and an emerald and diamond drop brooch which belonged to Queen Elizabeth. The Princess of Wales's mother Carole Middleton also attended, alongside her daughter-in-law Alizee Thevenet, the wife of Kate's brother James Middleton. The King hosted Lady Sarah Chatto, the daughter of his late aunt Princess Margaret and a favourite of the late Queen. She was joined on the fourth carriage by her artist husband Daniel Chatto. Also in the procession were the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, who sat in the second carriage. The royal procession is celebrating its 200th anniversary, a tradition begun in 1825 when George IV was accompanied by the Duke of Wellington. The King and his wife have continued Queen Elizabeth's close association with the Berkshire race meet, but they had no luck when their horse Reaching High was beaten in the Ascot Stakes. The late Queen was a passionate owner of thoroughbreds and had more than 20 Royal Ascot winners during her 70-year reign.
News.com.au
a day ago
- Business
- News.com.au
‘Rumbling dispute' over Queen's $57m Royal Lodge mansion
Prince Andrew is reportedly locked in a 'rumbling dispute' over his future at his home, Royal Lodge, Charles, 75, is said to have wanted Andrew out of the house for years and has urged his scandal-hit sibling to relocate to Frogmore Cottage, a smaller, more modest home recently vacated by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Duke of York, who moved into Royal Lodge in 2004, has refused to move, after taking on a 'cast-iron lease' that lasts until 2078. He currently resides at the 30-room mansion with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson. According to The Daily Mail's Ephraim Hardcastle, a disagreement has emerged over who funds the external repairs needed at the mansion. 'It appears that Andrew, who paid upwards of £7.5 million ($A15.5 million) on renovations when given a 75-year lease in 2003, has maintained the interior but there is a rumbling dispute about who is responsible for extensive external repairs to the 30-room mansion,' Mr Hardcastle wrote in his column. 'Andrew should be safe until 2028. He is entitled to a partial rebate on his outgoings if given the order of the boot at the end of his first 25 years of his lease.' Royal Lodge reportedly requires around £5 million ($A10.3 million) a year to maintain. While Andrew has remained determined to stay in the property, it is thought it would require 'a substantial financial commitment each year'. Robin Edwards of property buying agent Curetons told The Mirror that the cost of maintaining Royal Lodge will have 'grown significantly since then with time and inflation'. 'Staffing alone would be a significant expense, as the estate would likely employ a house manager, housekeepers, butlers, chefs and maintenance workers, easily costing between £350,000 (around $A726,000) and £500,000 ($A1.03 million) annually, ' he said. 'In addition the gardens would demand constant attention from a dedicated team of around four to six full-time gardeners, adding another £150,000 ($A300,000) to £250,000 ($519,000) to the yearly budget.' He added: 'Utility bills, including heating, electricity and water for a mansion of this size, could easily exceed £200,000 ($A415,000) annually. 'Gardening and landscaping would require meticulous care, with formal gardens, lawns, pathways and trees needing constant upkeep, costing between £100,000 ($A207,000) and £200,000 ($A415,000) annually. 'Insurance and taxes would also take a hefty slice, with the building itself, contents and public liability insurance adding around £50,000 to £100,000 ($A207,000) per year. 'Additionally conservation and restoration efforts to maintain strict heritage rules and standards could add another £100,000 ($A207,000) to £200,000 ($A415,000) per year.' Andrew stepped down as a working royal before being stripped of his titles by the late Queen, following being linked to American financier and child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Last year, Charles cut Andrew's annual personal allowance — reported to be around $2 million — which previously helped offset the financial burden of managing the $57 million property. Back in February, Andrew faced eviction calls after it emerged that he held a business meeting with China's ambassador to the UK just days before his links to an alleged Chinese spy became public. According to reports, the duke has spent over $14.1 million on repairs and renovations over the years and $1.5 million to take it over. His annual rent is a reported $530,000. The Sunday Times reported the king did not renew the contract for Andrew's private security team. The monarch had been paying for Andrew's security after the prince lost his police protection in 2022. The security team is said to cost the king nearly $6.3 million annually. At the time, a spokesperson for Buckingham Palace told Fox News Digital that the palace would not comment on 'security matters.' The Sunday Times previously reported that Andrew had raised enough money to stay in Royal Lodge. According to the outlet, the prince's funds were approved by the Keeper of the Privy Purse as coming from 'legitimate sources.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Princess Beatrice Ditched Her Signature Red Hair for a Drastic New Look
Princess Beatrice has a whole new look! The eldest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson debuted her new blonde hair on June 17 while stepping out for day one of the Royal Ascot, and we're loving her summery look. More from SheKnows Kate Middleton & Prince William's Relationship Is Experiencing 'Major Shifts' Behind the Scenes, Says Insider Joined by her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, the 36-year-old showed off her long, honey-blonde hair, a drastic change from the hair color she inherited from her famous redhead mom. Beatrice wore a pink and white gingham two-piece set. Her buttoned-up, collarless jacket had puffed sleeves and cinched at the waist. Under the peplum style top, she wore an A-line skirt, blending seamlessly into the many similar silhouettes worn by the ladies of Ascot. Known for her dramatic headwear, Beatrice tied the look together with a statement cream hat, a white bag, and nude heels. The Royal Ascot was a family affair for the extended members of the British Royal Family! Beatrice joined her uncle, King Charles III, and his wife, Queen Camilla, as well as aunt, Princess Anne, and her kids (Beatrice's cousins) Zara Tindall and Mike Phillips. Beatrice, whose younger sister is Princess Eugenie, was the only member of her side of the family in attendance as her disgraced father continues to stay out of the public eye after announcing his departure from royal duties in 2022. At the time, Andrew was embroiled in a lawsuit with Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre, who alleged that she was sex trafficked to the Duke of York at age 17. The case was settled out of court, with Andrew paying an undisclosed sum. Andrew did make a rare public appearance alongside Charles at June 16's Order of the Garter celebrations, but otherwise, he rarely joins the Royal Family at public of SheKnows All of Chris Martin's Confirmed & Rumored Relationships Over the Years 13 Times Meghan Markle Reminded Us So Much of Princess Diana 24 Times Kate Middleton Perfectly Recreated Princess Diana's Iconic Fashion
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sarah Ferguson walks hand in hand with daughter Beatrice at Royal Ascot in first appearance since revealing she took 'sanctuary' at a Swiss facility
Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has made her first public appearance since revealing she underwent treatment at an exclusive Swiss facility - stepping out in style at Royal Ascot 's opening day. The 65-year-old looked elegant in a coordinated navy blazer and skirt with lace detailing, paired with a cream clutch. Smiling warmly for the cameras, she was joined by daughter Princess Beatrice, 36, and fellow royal Zara Tindall. Royal Ascot, one of the most prestigious events in the British racing calendar, welcomed crowds for its opening day in a celebration of sport, tradition and fashion - providing the perfect setting for Fergie's return to public life. Fergie's outing comes just after she spoke candidly about her decision to seek 'sanctuary' at a recovery centre in Switzerland - a high-end clinic known for offering 'bespoke, cutting-edge treatment' for people grappling with mental health and addiction challenges. 'I've always known there were issues I needed to address, stemming from my childhood and my time in the public eye,' she said, writing for the Telegraph. 'Then I was diagnosed with cancer, twice in the same year - something that would be challenging for anyone in terms of mental as well as physical health.' During her time at the clinic, she said she engaged in deep conversations about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), delving into the long-term mental health impact of her early experiences and public scrutiny. She opened up about 'the profound scars' left by her childhood, which contributed to feelings of low self-worth and disordered eating. The Duchess said she struggled with a negative relationship with food, shaped in part by harsh treatment and cruel labels she endured in the press. Fergie was infamously mocked in the 1980s, branded 'Fat Fergie' and the 'Duchess of Pork' during her first pregnancy when she gained weight. She also reflected on the toll of more recent online abuse, calling social media a 'cesspit' of negativity. Today the Duchess appeared confident and composed as she made her Royal Ascot appearance, her signature warmth and humour firmly intact. Her return to the royal fold at such a high-profile event signals a personal milestone after a year marked by both physical illness and emotional healing. The mother-of-two continues to speak openly about mental health and the lasting effects of public life, breaking long-held taboos in royal circles. And Fergie maintains a cherished connection with her daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, with the trio referring to themselves as the 'tripod'. During a recent interview for Cressida Bonas's podcast, Lessons From Our Mothers, Princess Eugenie revealed the most important life given to her by her mother. The youngest of Prince Andrew's brood said learning to harness one's inner strength was one of the most important lessons she had gleaned from her mother. Both appeared on the podcast last month, joined by hosts Cressida and Isabella Branson, to reflect on what thy had learned from Sarah over the years. Revealing the most important takeaway from her upbringing, Eugenie said: 'I think for me, it's the fire inside, you know, the strength inside of you. And how to bring that out, and to pull it in when you most need it'. The sisters emphasised the importance of 'collaborating' with one another to source solutions, something else they had picked up from Sarah, affectionately known as Fergie. 'The forced collaboration, you're slightly annoyed about because she's pushing on a bit of a nerve, but the forced collaboration and that joy of the making up at the end was a big part of what she instilled in us,' Beatrice said. 'This sense that it's OK to feel, it's OK to push on those emotions, but you have to figure out what the resolution looks like as well. So she was very resolution-driven,' the royal added.
