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Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Health
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Chaos and ‘Panic' Break Out at the Palace Over Kate Middleton's Health
A royal insider told The Daily Beast there was a 'real sense of panic' at the palace Wednesday, after Kate Middleton dramatically pulled out of a scheduled appearance at the Royal Ascot horse-racing festival at the last minute. The palace has provided no on-the-record explanation for the absence. However, Kate's team sought to play down the idea that the cancellation signaled a downturn in her health, with some media briefed that it was just a question of the princess seeking 'balance' as she continues to recover from cancer. Kate herself clearly said that her plans could be subject to change when she announced she was cancer-free earlier this year, which at least gave a superficial plausibility to the claims that Wednesday's unscheduled cancellation was no big deal. The U.K. media has largely gone along with the palace spin, dutifully reporting that Kate's decision to abandon the legendary Ascot carriage procession was almost routine. In fact, pulling out of such a high-profile event, just over an hour before she was due to appear with the king and queen, is highly unusual. Behind the scenes in the royal household, people are far less sanguine. The Daily Beast can reveal that the announcement left staff behind palace walls 'bewildered and worried' as they tried to figure out what was happening. The situation was made worse by the fact that an official 'carriage list' published at noon by the palace said Kate would be there, only for her to cancel within the hour. One former courtier who retains good links with serving staff said, 'Everyone was wandering around going, 'What is going on?' 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 chaotic nature of the announcement was eerily reminiscent of the dark days of last year. People were bewildered and worried.' The insider added that rumors had briefly swirled around the palace that the future queen had been taken unwell and either needed to see a doctor or had been rushed to the hospital. Kate's office did not respond to The Daily Beast's requests for comment, but a friend of the princess told 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. ' Kate's March 2024 announcement that she had cancer came after the catastrophic failure of an attempt to impose a news blackout on Kate's health. The information vacuum meant Kate's whereabouts became the subject of worldwide speculation. This time, at least, palace aides have not tried to simply remain silent in the face of self-evidently unusual events. Discreet briefings were issued to the media saying that while Kate was 'disappointed' not to go, she is seeking 'to find the right balance' when it comes to doing public engagements. However, there was no denying that Prince William looked decidedly somber on arrival at the festival, although he seemed to cheer up later when he was photographed smiling and having a drink. One of the few hints in the U.K. media that there might be more to Kate's non-appearance than meets the eye came in a line in a report in the usually well-informed Daily Telegraph, reading: 'Her appearance, recently so healthy, has belied how difficult things were last year, and how hard the fight to return to normality has been.' Kate finished 'preventative chemotherapy' in September and announced she was in remission in January of this year. She said, in a precedent-busting video: 'There are good days and bad days. I am learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty.' King Charles has also said that he has cancer, which is understood to be being managed on an ongoing basis with weekly treatment.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Chaos and ‘Panic' Break Out at the Palace Over Kate Middleton's Health
A royal insider told The Daily Beast there was a 'real sense of panic' at the palace Wednesday, after Kate Middleton dramatically pulled out of a scheduled appearance at the Royal Ascot horse-racing festival at the last minute. The palace has provided no on-the-record explanation for the absence. However, Kate's team sought to play down the idea that the cancellation signaled a downturn in her health, with some media briefed that it was just a question of the princess seeking 'balance' as she continues to recover from cancer. Kate herself clearly said that her plans could be subject to change when she announced she was cancer-free earlier this year, which at least gave a superficial plausibility to the claims that Wednesday's unscheduled cancellation was no big deal. The U.K. media has largely gone along with the palace spin, dutifully reporting that Kate's decision to abandon the legendary Ascot carriage procession was almost routine. In fact, pulling out of such a high-profile event, just over an hour before she was due to appear with the king and queen, is highly unusual. Behind the scenes in the royal household, people are far less sanguine. The Daily Beast can reveal that the announcement left staff behind palace walls 'bewildered and worried' as they tried to figure out what was happening. The situation was made worse by the fact that an official 'carriage list' published at noon by the palace said Kate would be there, only for her to cancel within the hour. One former courtier who retains good links with serving staff said, 'Everyone was wandering around going, 'What is going on?' 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 chaotic nature of the announcement was eerily reminiscent of the dark days of last year. People were bewildered and worried.' The insider added that rumors had briefly swirled around the palace that the future queen had been taken unwell and either needed to see a doctor or had been rushed to the hospital. Kate's office did not respond to The Daily Beast's requests for comment, but a friend of the princess told 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. ' Kate's March 2024 announcement that she had cancer came after the catastrophic failure of an attempt to impose a news blackout on Kate's health. The information vacuum meant Kate's whereabouts became the subject of worldwide speculation. This time, at least, palace aides have not tried to simply remain silent in the face of self-evidently unusual events. Discreet briefings were issued to the media saying that while Kate was 'disappointed' not to go, she is seeking 'to find the right balance' when it comes to doing public engagements. However, there was no denying that Prince William looked decidedly somber on arrival at the festival, although he seemed to cheer up later when he was photographed smiling and having a drink. One of the few hints in the U.K. media that there might be more to Kate's non-appearance than meets the eye came in a line in a report in the usually well-informed Daily Telegraph, reading: 'Her appearance, recently so healthy, has belied how difficult things were last year, and how hard the fight to return to normality has been.' Kate finished 'preventative chemotherapy' in September and announced she was in remission in January of this year. She said, in a precedent-busting video: 'There are good days and bad days. I am learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty.' King Charles has also said that he has cancer, which is understood to be being managed on an ongoing basis with weekly treatment.
Economic Times
2 days 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.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
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. Why does Donald Trump call him "Weird Stephen"? 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. Live Events Miller is well-known for his strict immigration policies and lack of eye contact, according to biographer Michael Wolff. Could Stephen Miller fall out of favor with Donald Trump? As 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 stance. Miller 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." FAQs 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.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump raged at Hegseth over birthday parade where military had too much fun: ‘He's p***ed off at the soldiers'
President Donald Trump raged at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Saturday's military parade, arguing that the soldiers were 'hamming it up,' biographer Michael Wolff has said. Wolff appeared on The Daily Beast Podcast, saying that the president wanted a 'menacing' show of force in honor of the Army's 250th, and his 79th, birthday on June 14. Instead, Trump got a 'festive' parade, said the author. 'He's p***ed off at the soldiers,' he said. 'He's accusing them of hamming it up, and by that, he seems to mean that they were having a good time, that they were waving, that they were enjoying themselves and showing a convivial face rather than a military face.' Social media users noted that the soldiers weren't marching in lockstep during the parade as they made their way down Constitution Avenue in downtown Washington, D.C. Wolff claimed that Trump blamed Hegseth for the lacklustre performance. 'He kind of reamed out Hegseth for this,' Wolff said of the president. 'Apparently, there was a phone call, and he said to Hegseth, the tone was all wrong. Why was the tone wrong? Who staged this? There was the tone problem. Trump, he keeps repeating himself.' 'It didn't send the message that he apparently wanted, which is that he was the commander-in-chief of this menacing enterprise,' the biographer added. The White House called Wolff a 'lying sack of s***' and a 'proven … fraud.' 'He routinely fabricates stories originating from his sick and warped imagination, only possible because he has a severe and debilitating case of Trump Derangement Syndrome that has rotted his peanut-sized brain,' Steven Cheung, the White House communications director, told The Daily Beast. Trump, meanwhile, has claimed that the parade was a 'tremendous success.' 'Last night was a tremendous success with a fantastic audience,' Trump told the press on Sunday. 'It was supposed to rain. They gave it a 100 percent chance of rain, and it didn't rain at all. It was beautiful.' The parade didn't attract as many people as expected, while thousands of 'No Kings' demonstrations were held across the country on Saturday. On Monday, Trump appeared alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. 'We had the parade the other day. They said 100 percent chance of rain. It didn't rain,' Trump told Carney. The president departed from the summit early to return to Washington, D.C., pointing to the conflict between Israel and Iran.
