Podcasts about Commonwealth Day

"I can definitely imagine the King getting down and boogying to all of those tracks"After King Charles released a playlist of his favourite songs, the Talking Royals team reveal what they've been listening to.Charlene White, Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson also discuss the diplomatic tightrope the King is having to tread over Donald Trump's attacks on Canada, and Queen Camilla's letter of support for Gisèle Pelicot.Plus we go back to March 1988 to look at the story of how a then Prince Charles narrowly avoided an avalanche which claimed the life of one of his friends.

We'll start with the good news - Reform UK appears to be imploding. Nigel Farage has had a wildly public fallout with (now former) Reform MP Rupert Lowe, who was stripped of his whip and investigated by the police over alleged workplace bullying and “verbal threats” against the party chairman.As Reform flounders, the Government is busy making itself even more unpopular - if that's possible - by trailing a series of public sector cuts ahead of the Spring Budget. There are plans to cut half of the staff in NHS England and thousands of jobs in the civil service, not to mention impending benefit cuts. Keir Starmer is expected to announce £5 billion of cuts to personal independence payments - commonly known as PIPs - the main disability benefit. Mikey Erhardt from Disability Rights UK speaks to Nish and Coco about the devastating impact this could have on 3.6 million claimants across the UK.Next up, over the past few years we've seen waves of strikes by warehouse workers for the likes of Amazon, Tesco, Argos and others - but what exactly is it like to work in this algorithm-driven gig economy? Coco speaks to Laura Carreira, the director of a new film about the hidden lives of warehouse workers in the UK.Finally, here's something nobody wants to hear. King Charles has launched a personal playlist to mark this year's Commonwealth Day. Nish and Coco strike back with their own playlist. CHECK OUT THESE DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS SKY SPORTS F1 https://www.sky.com/tv/sportsSHOPIFY https://www.shopify.co.uk/podsavetheuk Useful LinksPSUK Alternative King's Playlist Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/pod-save-the-uks-alternative-kings-playlist/pl.u-b3b8V47tgYEzzSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/10MMDAPgitIYDgImod7C4T?si=bCtep-upSIyH2SXbbqQ1XQ&pi=2GVMWqSIQlyjq GuestsMikey ErhardtLaura Carreira Audio CreditsBBC Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media.Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.ukInsta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheukTwitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheukFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodSavetheUK

The Commonwealth Day service brought a royal reunion for the new Fab Four, as King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales for the celebrations.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton to reflect on the importance of the day and dissect the King's playlist choices. They also discuss how the royals marked International Women's Day, Meghan's With Love series being recommissioned and William's football outings.  Plus they look ahead to a big week with the Waleses in Cardiff for the rugby, Kate resuming St Patrick's Day duties and William on an important international visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with the Brits this week! Following the controversial decision to invite Trump to the UK we'll be setting the record straight on royal involvement in State Visits. And we're bringing you a beginner's guide to Commonwealth Day, from its history to our pitch for future changes...LINKSFollow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcastFollow Grace: https://princesscatherinemiddleton.net/ and https://www.instagram.com/_kmiddy/Follow Jessica: https://duchessofostergotlands.tumblr.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/howtodresslikeaprincess/

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One day after his landslide victory, new Liberal Leader Mark Carney gets down to business by meeting with caucus members, and working on a transition plan to take over from Justin Trudeau as Canada's next prime minister.The federal Conservative leader wastes no time going after Carney, honing his messaging on the former Bank of Canada governor, and preparing his team for an election race that could begin in days.Also: Ontario's premier follows through on his promise to hike the charge on energy exports to the U.S., and promises more price pain could be on the way if President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canada.Plus: King Charles marks Commonwealth Day with a call for unity amid economic threats to Canada and world turmoil, U.S. economic concerns, violence in Syria and more

It's Commonwealth Day and King Charles III has turned music show host to mark the occasion. Presenting an hour-long show on Apple Music 1, the King is showcasing music from around the Commonwealth as well as some of his personal favourites. But what is Commonwealth Day and what does this 21st-century celebration say about today's monarchy? On today's episode, we're joined by Dr Ed Owens, historian of the modern British monarchy, royal commentator and author of After Elizabeth, Can the Monarchy Save Itself? to talk about the King's song selection and the drive to make the Royals feel more relatable… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bongani Bingwa in conversation with Adam Gilchrist on Anti Assad Attacks in Syria, Iran versus America and King Charles message to mark Commonwealth Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa in conversation with Adam Gilchrist on Anti Assad Attacks in Syria, Iran versus America and King Charles message to mark Commonwealth Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GB2RS News Sunday the 2nd of March 2025 The news headlines: British Science Week – will you be taking part in an amateur radio activity? Could you contribute to the RSGB Technical Forum? The RSGB is looking for an Assistant RadCom Editor British Science Week starts this Friday the 7th of March and gives radio amateurs the opportunity to share their passion and knowledge of the hobby to reach new audiences. Schools including Kingsmead School in Taunton and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Ormskirk have radio-related activities planned for students. Clubs including South Derbyshire and Ashby Woulds Amateur Radio Group will be involved with events that are open to the public. A Men's Sheds group in Crowthorne and Wokingham will be active as G8EYM and would appreciate skeds, especially with other Men's Sheds – could you arrange one with them? In another fantastic development for this year, the RSGB Outreach team has partnered with the Radio Communications Foundation to provide FM radio receiver kits for 15 school, university, scout and youth groups to build. You can find details of these events, plus more, by going to rsgb.org/bsw and choosing the “Events happening near you” tab on the righthand menu. If you have an activity taking place, there is still time to let the Society know so it can help promote the event. Email the RSGB British Science Week Coordinator, Ian Neal, M0KEO via bsw@rsgb.org.uk  Even if you haven't planned anything yet, you can still get involved by doing the RSGB's official British Science Week activity with your friends and family. You can find that and other ideas and resources on the RSGB British Science Week web page. Be inspired, get involved and show the very best that amateur radio has to offer. The RSGB Technical Forum is accepting expressions of interest from people who would like to join the group. The Forum is a body of technical experts that review articles submitted to the RSGB RadCom Editors. It provides a recommendation on whether they should be accepted for publication, and whether they are best suited to RadCom, RadCom Basics or RadCom Plus. If you are able and willing to contribute to the RSGB Technical Forum, please write in the first instance to gm.dept@rsgb.org.uk and include a short summary of your relevant amateur radio and professional expertise. The RSGB is looking for an Assistant Editor to join the team that produces its suite of RadCom publications. The successful candidate will be involved in everything from magazine production and sub-editing to writing articles and planning content. More information is available on page 83 of the February 2025 issue of RadCom or via rsgb.org/careers  If you are interested in applying for the role, email radcom@rsgb.org.uk The Commonwealth Contest is a unique annual event which has run every year since 1931. Held over the weekend nearest to Commonwealth Day, it is loved by many RSGB members and radio amateurs throughout the Commonwealth. In 2024 over 240 individual entrants and 15 Commonwealth Headquarters stations representing national societies were active. The Commonwealth Contest is a treasure hunt with amateurs in distant locations looking to make a QSO with you, so if you are not a regular contest participant or you have a simple HF setup, you might use the Contest as an opportunity to make DX QSOs. UK amateurs are travelling to the Caribbean, the Falklands and New Zealand, so your scope for QSOs is expanded, and many VK, ZL, VU and VE amateurs will be joining in too. This year the Contest takes place on the 8th of March, and you can find out more on page 38 of the March issue of RadCom and on the RSGB website via tinyurl.com/commonwealth-contest On Saturday the 29th of March, the RSGB National Radio Centre Coordinator, Martyn Baker, G0GMB, together with Andy Webster, G7UHN from the Radio Communications Foundation, will be delivering a talk in the Fellowship Auditorium at Bletchley Park. It will introduce people to the radio spectrum and how to get to grips with the fundamentals of radio transmission. The RSGB is delighted that its members can benefit from a 10% discount, reducing the price to £14.40. To find out more, go to the ‘What's on' section on the Bletchley Park website via bletchleypark.org.uk  If you'd like to visit the wider Bletchley Park site after the talk, RSGB members can gain free entry by downloading a voucher from rsgb.org/bpvoucher Amateur Radio Clubs On The Air is getting ready for a second weekend of operating on the 22nd and 23rd of March. It is a chance for amateurs to promote their club, have some fun and collect points for an award. All bands may be used, using any mode including SSB, CW, FM, RTTY, FT8/4 and other digital modes. This is an ongoing award, and contacts may be claimed from 23 March 2024 onwards. You can find full details on the Leicester Radio Society website at g3lrs.org.uk, via the G3LRS page at QRZ.com  or by emailing arcota@g3lrs.org.uk Please send details of all your news and events to radcom@rsgb.org.uk  The deadline for submissions is 10 am on Thursdays before the Sunday broadcast each week. And now for details of rallies and events Today, the 2nd of March, the Exeter Radio Rally is taking place at a new venue. The event will be held at The Kenn Centre, EX6 7UE, from 10 am. Traders and catering will be available on-site. For more information phone Pete, G3ZVI on 07714 198 374 or email g3zvi@yahoo.co.uk On Sunday the 16th of March, the Ripon and District Amateur Radio Society Rally will take place at Great Ouseburn Village Hall, Lightmire Lane, Great Ouseburn, York YO26 9RL. Doors open for traders at 7.30 am and then to the public at 10 am for an admission price of £3. Free parking, refreshments and bacon butties will be available. The tables cost £10 each. For enquiries or to book one or more tables, please email radars.rally@gmail.com Now the Special Event news The British Railways Amateur Radio Society is running special event stations GB0LMR and GB2SDR during 2025 to celebrate 200 years of train travel since 1825. Starting from April, it will also be running GB2TT to celebrate the same anniversary. QSL will be via the Bureau. More information is available at QRZ.com  and via webrars.info From the 1st to the 28th of March George, MM0JNL will once again be activating special event station GB0GTS. This year the station is active in support of the Great Tommy Sleepout. This national challenge aims to raise funds and awareness for all former UK service personnel who are living homeless. More details are available at QRZ.com  and rbli.co.uk Now the DX news Operators R1BIG, RW3RN, W8HC, R9LR and N3QQ are active from Chiriqui, Panama as 3F3RRC until the 3rd of March. The VK9XU Team will be active from Christmas Island, IOTA reference OC-002, until the 4th of March. They will operate on 160 - 6m, CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8 and FT4. QSL via DL2AWG, ClubLog and Logbook of the World. Looking ahead, DA1DX, DK9IP, DM6EE and DL8LAS will be active from Anegada Island in the British Virgin Islands as VP2VI from the 10th to the 27th of April. Now the contest news The ARRL DX SSB Contest started at 0000UTC on Saturday the 1st of March, and ends at 2359UTC today, the 2nd of March. Using SSB on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange for non-US and Canadian stations is signal report and transmit power in Watts. US and Canadian stations will send their State/Province in place of transmit power. The RSGB March 144MHz/432MHz Contest started at 1400UTC on Saturday the 1st of March and ends at 1400UTC today, the 2nd of March. Using all modes on the 2m and 70cm bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number, and locator. Today, the 2nd of March, the UK Microwave Group Low Band Contest runs from 1000 to 1600UTC. Using all modes on the microwave bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also, today, the 2nd of March, the Worked All Britain 80m phone Contest runs from 1800 to 2200UTC. Please note that this is an SSB-only contest, and the exchange is signal report, serial number and Worked All Britain area. Entries are to be with the contest manager by March the 12th. The full rules can be seen on the WAB website. On Monday, the 3rd of March, the RSGB 80m Club Championship DATA Contest runs from 2000 to 2130 UTC. Using RTTY and PSK63 on the 80m band only, the exchange is signal report and serial number. On Tuesday, the 4th of March, the RSGB 144MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 1955 UTC. Using FM on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also on Tuesday, the 4th, the RSGB 144MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230 UTC. Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Wednesday, the 5th, the RSGB 144MHz FT8 Activity four-hour contest runs from 1700 to 2100 UTC. Using FT8 on the 2m band, the exchange is a report and four-character locator. Also on Wednesday, the 5th, the RSGB 144MHz FT8 Activity two-hour contest runs from 1900 to 2100 UTC. Using FT8 on the 2m band, the exchange is a report and four-character locator. Stations entering the four-hour contest may also enter the two-hour contest. On Wednesday the 5th, the UK and Ireland Contest Club Contest runs from 2000 to 2100 UTC. Using SSB on the 80m band, the exchange is your six-character locator. The Commonwealth Contest starts at 1000UTC on Saturday the 8th of March and ends at 1000 UTC on Sunday the 9th of March. Using CW on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. The Commonwealth HQ stations will also send ‘HQ' as part of the contest exchange.   Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on Thursday the 27th of February 2025 We had another week of mixed geomagnetic conditions. The Kp index rose to a high of five with visible aurora over the UK at times. Two large coronal holes are now both facing Earth. A solar wind stream flowing from these zones is expected to flow past Earth, possibly on Friday the 28th of February or Saturday the 1st of March. Active geomagnetic conditions with a Kp index of four are currently forecast for this weekend. There has also been more solar flare activity over the past seven days with an X2-class flare on the 23rd and ten M-class flares. The X-class flare occurred at 19:27UTC so had little effect in Europe as the Sun had set. Luckily, an associated coronal mass ejection was not Earth-directed. Another fast-moving CME on the 24th was also not Earth-directed. As we enter March it looks as though the Sun is still very active. The solar flux index stood at 180 on Thursday the 27th, after hitting 210 on the 23rd. Maximum usable frequencies over 3,000km are still reaching 34-35MHz around midday, while night-time MUFs are generally around 10-11MHz, with occasional openings on 20 metres. This week Bob, VP8LP on the Falkland Islands has been active on 10 metres SSB and has been worked from the UK. As we enter March this is a good time for North-South paths on HF, such as UK to South Africa and UK to South America. The spring equinox is also a good time for auroral conditions. NOAA predicts the Sun will start next week with an SFI of 190, perhaps falling to 170-180 as the week progresses. We hesitate to say this, but geomagnetic conditions are predicted to be good once we get past the disturbances on the 28th and the 1st, but only time will tell! And now the VHF and up propagation news from G3YLA and G4BAO There is likely to be a welcome return of high pressure for much of the period from this weekend until the middle of the coming week on the 5th of March. Models show a return of unsettled Atlantic weather, meaning lows, fronts, showers and rain scatter for the GHz bands. Until then, it will be typical high-pressure Tropo conditions with an extensive temperature inversion aloft caused by the descending warming air in the high-pressure region. This should provide ducting conditions over a large part of the country. As often, the far north of the UK will probably just miss out and retain too much breeze for the inversion to be effective. The lull in meteor shower activity continues, so once again your best chances will be in the morning hours around, or just before, dawn. The Sun has kept aurora seekers busy and shows how frequently it can just tip into the right disturbed conditions at this stage of the solar cycle. As we said earlier, there have been reports of visible aurora in the past week. The signs for this are the Kp index rising to five or greater and flutter on LF band signals or trans-polar paths on the HF bands. The new Sporadic-E season is almost upon us, but we are not there yet. Check the graphs on Propquest for signs of enhanced foEs values and check the HF bands first; 10m is particularly good for strong European Es signals. EME conditions will be predictable as usual, with Moon declination rising all week and path losses at their minimum at perigee late on Saturday the 1st of March. 144MHz sky noise is low from this coming weekend, rising to moderate by Friday the 7th. And that's all from the propagation team this week.

We're back—and so is the chaos that is the royal news of late. To help us untangle everything re: Kate Middleton, conspiracy theories, the Palace PR machine and more, we turned to royal journalist Ellie Hall, whose recent reporting for Harvard's Neiman Lab (link below) offers a comprehensive and context-rich view of what the heck is going on with the Princess of Wales. Also in today's episode: Commonwealth Day, Camilla the Barbie doll, Meghan and Harry's mini tour of Texas and Prince Edward's tear-filled birthday. Grab the perfect cosmo and tune in!--Mentioned in this episode:Ellie Hall for the Neiman Lab - https://www.niemanlab.org/2024/03/this-is-just-weird-buzzfeed-news-former-royals-reporter-on-kate-middleton-palace-press-and-distrust-in-the-media/Meghan's Mulberry tote - https://ufonomore.com/recently-added/mulberry-tyndale-bag-in-white--Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal news at purewow.com/royals. Follow us on Instagram at @RoyallyObsessedPodcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#KingCharlesReport: Commonwealth Day Speech. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/03/12/queen-camilla-barbie-mattel-international-womens-day/ 1848 Windsor

Good Evening: The show begins in Wall Street fretting about inflation and rates.  To Berlin and the worry over Macron. To Kyiv in retreat. To Gaza in peril.  London, Parliament, Gaza, Lebanon, TikTok, Haiti.  To the North South corridor from India to Scandinavia. To the shrining armenia. To King Charles and the Commonwealth Day message.  1917 George V and Queen Mary

C dans l'air du 12 mars 2024 - Kate Middleton : une photo... et des mensonges ? À l'occasion de la fête des Mères en Angleterre, un cliché de Kate Middleton et de ses enfants, officiellement pris par William, devait rassurer sur l'état de santé de la princesse. Finalement, la photo à la Une de la presse outre-Manche suscite la polémique et ravive au contraire les inquiétudes. Car pour la première fois, la princesse apparaît sans sa bague ni son alliance. Par ailleurs, la photo a été clairement modifiée. Quelques heures après sa publication, les agences de presse ont décidé de retirer l'image de leur catalogue, du jamais vu pour une photo officielle de la famille royale, et Kate Middleton a présenté "ses excuses" pour la "confusion" après avoir reconnu avoir réalisé quelques retouches. Mais dans un Royaume-Uni où l'on s'interroge depuis des semaines sur l'état de santé de la princesse de Galles, au repos depuis le mois de janvier après une opération dont elle n'a pas voulu donner de grands détails, les interrogations abondent. Que cachent ces retouches ? Et quel est l'état de santé de la princesse dont la dernière apparition publique officielle remonte à la messe de Noël de la famille royale à Sandringham, fin de décembre ? A la mi-janvier, le palais de Kensington avait annoncé que Kate Middleton avait subi dans une clinique de Londres une opération "programmée" de l'abdomen, sans en préciser la cause, en démentant que cela soit lié à un cancer. Relayant son "souhait" "que ses informations médicales personnelles restent privées", il avait communiqué sur le fait qu'elle ne participerait à aucun engagement public officiel avant Pâques. William avait également allégé son emploi du temps pour rester auprès de son épouse et de leurs enfants. Depuis plus aucune image jusqu'au fameux cliché polémique. Une communication qui tranche avec celle menée par le palais de Buckingham autour du cancer dont souffre Charles III. Depuis son annonce début février, le roi est régulièrement photographié dans les quelques fonctions officielles qu'il continue d'effectuer, essentiellement des entretiens avec le Premier ministre et des diplomates étrangers. Un monarque qui contrairement à sa mère fait le choix de la transparence sur sa santé mais n'hésite pas non plus à sortir de la neutralité que s'imposait Élisabeth II en matière de politique étrangère. Et alors que les Britanniques s'affolent autour de Kate Middleton, depuis dimanche et la publication de la photo retouchée, le roi a fait diffuser un discours vidéo pour le Commonwealth Day dans lequel il affirme vouloir continuer à servir "au mieux" de "ses capacités". Alors que se passe-t-il au sein de la monarchie britannique ? La photo de Kate Middleton est accusée d'avoir été créée par une IA. Qu'en est-il réellement ? Comment l'IA est-elle déjà en train de bouleverser la campagne présidentielle américaine et les débats politiques en Europe ? LES EXPERTS : - Adélaïde DE CLERMONT-TONNERRE - Ecrivaine, directrice de la rédaction – Point de vue - Anne-Elizabeth MOUTET - Éditorialiste - The Daily Telegraph, auteure de William et Harry, dernière chance pour la couronne - Philip TURLE - Journaliste britannique, chroniqueur international - France 24 - Christian ROUDAUT - Journaliste, ancien correspondant en Grande-Bretagne pour Radio France DIFFUSION : du lundi au samedi à 17h45 FORMAT : 65 minutes PRÉSENTATION : Caroline Roux - Axel de Tarlé - REDIFFUSION : du lundi au vendredi vers 23h40 PRODUCTION DES PODCASTS: Jean-Christophe Thiéfine RÉALISATION : Nicolas Ferraro, Bruno Piney, Franck Broqua, Alexandre Langeard, Corentin Son, Benoît Lemoine PRODUCTION : France Télévisions / Maximal Productions Retrouvez C DANS L'AIR sur internet & les réseaux : INTERNET : francetv.fr FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/Cdanslairf5 TWITTER : https://twitter.com/cdanslair INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/cdanslair/

As Kate-gate went nuclear on Tuesday, Kate - or at least someone with the same type hair and body shape, but facing away from photographers, was spotted in a car with Prince William.Royal commentator Richard Palmer observed on twitter: It's interesting too that the BBC and other broadcasters as well as newspaper websites have used this car shot when no major UK media organisation used one a few days ago.Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams commented that this "sudden appearance" was not the appropriate response to the controversy over the edited image released to commemorate Mother's Day. He remarked, "When journalists expressed a desire to 'see' Catherine, no one, as far as I understand, meant it in this manner. A sudden appearance, as she has just made, is a knee-jerk reaction lacking the dignity expected of royals.""This matter has also overshadowed Commonwealth Day. There should never have been a period of two and a half months where she appeared to disappear; we should have occasionally felt connected while she maintained her privacy.""William and Catherine are facing tremendous pressure, particularly difficult considering her recent illness. However, the error of editing the photograph, though highly embarrassing, is not a major catastrophe."In the latest version of the timeline, we're told Kate sent the photo to her team on Saturday. A plan was then put in place to release the photo on Sunday at 9am along with a message, Insiders told The Times Kate was 'thinking of her own children when editing the picture, hoping that they looked good for their own sakes'.Royal writer R.S. Locke tweeted; Sky News has also analyzed the metadata and reached a similar conclusion as the Telegraph with one exception. The Telegraph assumes that the photo was taken last Friday because that's the first date it was saved on Photoshop. Sky News states that the date is UNKNOWN.

The King has a Commonwealth Day Message. The flag raising ceremony for Commonwealth Day took place this morning. And Police investigate a robbery in Bodden Town. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rcnews/message

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer following his hospitalization for a benign prostate enlargement. The King has commenced treatment for his cancer and "has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties."According to the Telegraph, King Charles has maintained his "usual good form" after undergoing his initial cancer treatment. Despite being "a little frustrated" by how his diagnosis has influenced not only his own schedule but also the plans of those around him, the King has returned to Clarence House to commence his recovery. With the support of aides and the Queen, he plans to fulfill some of his state responsibilities from home.A source from the palace shared with the publication, "He's on his usual good form in every way, just a little frustrated that his condition has affected not just his own plans but impacted on others." In addition to managing his duties, the King has reportedly been staying in close communication with his family, including both of his sons.King Charles is anticipated to temporarily step back from his royal responsibilities for an extended period, with the palace yet to specify a date for his return. Despite this, palace officials have assured that the King eagerly anticipates resuming his duties at the earliest opportunity and will continue to review government Red Boxes during his treatment phase.It seems unlikely that the King will participate in the upcoming Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on March 11, an event traditionally attended by the royal family's senior figures. While Buckingham Palace has expressed the King's desire to "return to full public duty as soon as possible," his presence at future engagements, including the 80th anniversary of D-Day in June, remains uncertain. The palace has not indicated any immediate plans to appoint Counsellors of State to assume the King's official functions during his absence.

When the late Queen died, Charles not only became King, he became head of the Church of England. Elizabeth II had spoken very personally of her faith on a number of occasions, and church events are a huge part of the royal calendar, whether it is the Commonwealth Day service or the family's traditional Easter and Christmas gatherings at Windsor and Sandringham. The Rt Revd Dr Graham Tomlin, former Bishop of Kensington and now running the CofE's Centre for Cultural Witness programme, joins Pod Save The King host Ann Gripper to explore the relationship between the royal family and the church. They also reflect on the religious significance of the coronation, its regalia and the impact of the change in Sovereign on the Church. Explore more church perspectives on the coronation on the Centre for Cultural Witness's www.seenandunseen.com website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to our British Royal Family Podcast episode 109! Coming up: We are ecstatic to hear the Earl and Countess of Wessex have become the Prince and Princess of Edinburgh! Did The Princess of Wales make a big mistake whilst meeting an Imam on an engagement? The Commonwealth Day concert at Westminster Abbey - The protestors are back, who won the fashion stakes? And Michelle is loving a brooch moment. The King is gifted a horse and holds a meeting with the Privilege Bodies at Buckingham Palace The Queen Consort celebrates the 100th anniversary of The Elmhurst Ballet school and has an overflow of well wishers at Telford library.  Michelle and Rachael have opposing views on the Royal fashion   

Zoe Forsey is joined by Royal Writer Jennifer Newton and fashion expert Sarah Bradbury to discuss Commonwealth Day 2023. This year's celebration was a historic one as it's King Charles's first as Monarch, and he decided to mix things up slightly by delivering a speech, paying tribute to his late mother while urging people to “strive together” to achieve a “global common good. We also hear what a lip reader believes Charles, William and Kate chatted about before they took their seats, and why Camilla said she needed a drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow #KingCharlesReport: Celebrating Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/king-charles-draws-on-mothers-inspiration-for-his-first-commonwealth-day-as-head/ar-AA18z8WM

The deal to buy nuclear submarines from the United States will finally be announced today, schools could soon install phone jammers like those used in prisons, A three-year-old girl accidentally killed her four-year-old sister with a handgun in Texas, the fourth test between Australia and India ended in a draw yesterday India won the series 2-1, Charles has attended his first Commonwealth Day service as king, Hugh Grant's Oscars red carpet interview continues to go viral. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition has offered bipartisan support to fund it US President has assured Americans the banking system is secure King Charles attends first Commonwealth Day service as Monarch Fourth Test between Australia and India ends in a draw  Celebs out and about at Oscars after parties See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition has offered bipartisan support to fund it US President has assured Americans the banking system is secure King Charles attends first Commonwealth Day service as Monarch Fourth Test between Australia and India ends in a draw  Celebs out and about at Oscars after parties See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition has offered bipartisan support to fund it US President has assured Americans the banking system is secure King Charles attends first Commonwealth Day service as Monarch Fourth Test between Australia and India ends in a draw  Celebs out and about at Oscars after parties See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SundayHymns on GospelBellsRadio, a call to worship. The theme for this episode is THE LOVE OF GOD. Featured hymns: 1. AND CAN IT BE? The classic Charles Wesley hymn "And Can it be That I should Gain" from Songs of Praise broadcast Sun 21 Oct 2007. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQeIGbKqiw8 2. ALAS! AND DID MY SAVIOUR BLEED Congregational singing Grace Community Church - Sun Valley, California Text: Isaac Watts | Tune: MARTYRDOM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waWQUOgwNGs 3.THE LOVE OF GOD Words and Music: Frederick Martin Lehman 1917 NCrew channel on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUy3yaSd9b0 4. Glory to His Name E.A. HOFFMAN 1878 Kaleb Brasee on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk13PfDRLhQ 5. LOVE DIVINE ALL LOVES EXCELLING by Charles Wesley As rendered by the Westminster Abbey congregation at the service commemorating Commonwealth Day 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gvCODgV1fc

A slightly chaotic episode of Pod Save the Queen as we catch up on Commonwealth Day, St Patrick's Day and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's tour. Zoe Forsey is joined by MyLondon's royal writer Rebecca Russell to discuss events in the UK, with Russell Myers battling against time difference and a packed tour itinerary to join us with the latest news from the Caribbean. We also look ahead to Prince Philip's memorial service next week.

All the exciting news and gossip bombshells about the Royal Family, with all the non-stop drama about The Queen, Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla, Prince William and Kate, Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex and the whole Royal family.  This week we talk about Commonwealth Day, twitter bullies and far too much about the Markles...

Chris and Lizzie discuss the Commonwealth Day service, as the Queen misses the event for the first time in almost a decade.We look at Prince Harry's announcement confirming he will not be attending the Duke of Edinburgh's memorial service - but will be heading to the Netherlands in a few weeks for the Invictus Games. Plus, the Royals mark St Patrick's Day - with Guinness for Prince Charles the Duchess of Cornwall and a visit to the 1st Battalion Irish Guards for the Cambridges.New episodes of The Royal Rota are released every week.
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The Royals Commonwealth Day Celebrations at Westminster Abbey In the Royal news, we celebrate Commonwealth Day with a service at Westminster Abbey attended by Princess Alexandra, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall. Listen to our latest episode to find out what we thought of the service & Catherine's amazing outfit. And in the Royal round-up... - The Countess of Wessex meets Edna, a lady she's been talking with over the phone throughout the pandemic, - Prince Edward visits Kenya with the Duke of Edinburgh International award - The Duchess of Cornwall opens the new Academy of Dance. Plus so much more....  

Happy St. Patrick's Day! This week, Rachel and Roberta flash back to St. Patrick's Day celebrations of years past…plus a discussion on Prince William's Ukraine controversy. They also discuss Prince Harry's Hague promo (goed gedaan!), the Queen's health, Commonwealth Day, a pod listener's IRL encounter with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and so much more. Grab a pint of Guinness (tune in for how to correctly pour it!), don your favorite green jumper and hit play now.--Presented by PureWow and Gallery Media Group. Follow all the royal happenings at purewow.com/royals. Follow us on Instagram at @RoyallyObsessedPodcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Queen Elizabeth will be skipping the Commonwealth Day service – this, as Prince Harry will not return to the UK for Prince Phillip's memorial service. Plus, Hailer Bieber was hospitalized for a blood clot to the brain after suffering stroke-like symptoms – Dr. Natalie Azar explains symptoms, treatments and causes. And, Maria Shriver takes a look at “medical gaslighting” and how to prevent it from happening to you.

The Queen can't do it all at her age, so Charles is subbing in at Commonwealth Day.Meanwhile, what have Harry and Meghan even accomplished>

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Could this be the LAST Commonwealth Day held in Canada

Queen Elizabeth will not attend the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey this week.People has reported the Queen's absence is not due to illness but comfort around travel as her majesty has been using a walking cane since October last year and has recently complained of mobility issues.In a statement issued by Buckingham Palace, it was revealed the monarch, who has recently recovered from Covid, will instead be represented by her son and heir, Prince Charles."After discussing the arrangements with the Royal Household, The Queen has asked The Prince of Wales to represent Her Majesty at the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey on Monday,"The statement continued, "The Queen will continue with other planned engagements, including in-person audiences, in the week ahead."Prince Charles will be accompanied by his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall as well as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Queen's first cousin, Princess Alexandra.Unfortunately, after a Covid diagnosis, the Queen's cousin, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester will no longer attend.Commonwealth Day is celebrated every year and observed by millions of people in the Commonwealth including the Pacific, Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas.Queen Elizabeth tested positive for Covid in late February and was said to experience "mild cold-like symptoms" as she continued with light duties.A statement released by Buckingham Palace said, "She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines."Following the Queen's diagnosis, she returned to work, leading two video calls with ambassadors from Andorra and Chad.A photo was snapped showing the impeccably put together royal on screen talking to the ambassador of Andorra, Carles Jordana Madero, at Buckingham Palace, before engaging in discussions with Kedella Younous Hamidi from the Republic of Chad.

The royals have attended a number of Ukraine-related events this week, hearing horrifying stories about those stuck in the conflict and the incredible work being done by organisations in the UK to help in any way possible. Zoe Forsey and Russell Myers also discuss how the family marked International Women's Day, Prince Harry's day out at the rodeo and Camilla's joke with the actress who plays her in The Crown. We also look ahead to Commonwealth Day and clear up the confusion around Prince William's decision to skip the BAFTAs.

How does an one of Australia's leading performer/composers in the classical world use the didgeridoo, an Indigenous Australian wind instrument, dating back over 1000 years, to navigate a more contemporary musical styles, expanding the horizons of the instrument and the culture and landscape it represents?Todays guest is William Barton. Composer, Producer, Multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist that is widely recognised as one of Australia's leading Didgerido players and composers. He has performed with Philharmonic Orchestras of London and Berlin to historic events at Westminster Abbey for Commonwealth Day 2019 and the Beijing Olympics.But this chat takes place at the office of his publishers in 2019, in a studio in Sydney. He explore his Kalkadunga heritage, growing up on a cattle farm, and the focus or philosophy he personally uses to frame his music… His playing & artistry.Don't forget to subscribe for a new episode every single Friday. Oh and you can find out what I'm up to hear some of my new album at bradleymccawofficial.com William Barton's websiteListen to William's music on SpotifyMore about the DidgeridooProduced by Old Fashioned StudiosHosted by Bradley McCawSound design by Matt Erskine & Cross Point SolutionsStory Producer & additional engineering by Gilang CandradityaTheme composed by James Ryan

How does an one of Australia's leading performer/composers in the classical world use the didgeridoo, an Indigenous Australian wind instrument, dating back over 1000 years, to navigate a more contemporary musical styles, expanding the horizons of the instrument and the culture and landscape it represents?Todays guest is William Barton. Composer, Producer, Multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist that is widely recognised as one of Australia's leading Didgerido players and composers. He has performed with Philharmonic Orchestras of London and Berlin to historic events at Westminster Abbey for Commonwealth Day 2019 and the Beijing Olympics.But this chat takes place at the office of his publishers in 2019, in a studio in Sydney. He explore his Kalkadunga heritage, growing up on a cattle farm, and the focus or philosophy he personally uses to frame his music… His playing & artistry.Don't forget to subscribe for a new episode every single Friday. Oh and you can find out what I'm up to hear some of my new album at bradleymccawofficial.com William Barton's websiteListen to William's music on SpotifyMore about the DidgeridooProduced by Old Fashioned StudiosHosted by Bradley McCawSound design by Matt Erskine & Cross Point SolutionsStory Producer & additional engineering by Gilang CandradityaTheme composed by James Ryan

Өнгөрсөн Ням гарагт Их Британичууд Commonwealth-ийн өдрийг тэмдэглэн өнгөрүүллээ.

Welcome to Majority.FM's AM QUICKIE! Brought to you by justcoffee.coop TODAY'S HEADLINES: Hate crimes were down overall last year across America, with a glaring exception. Asian-Americans were increasingly targeted for violence and abuse. Meanwhile, a new study puts sobering numbers on a global problem: violence against women. There are new calls for men to step up and end it. And lastly, Harry and Meghan’s big interview with Oprah could hasten the unraveling of the British Commonwealth. Don’t say they never did anything meaningful! THESE ARE THE STORIES YOU NEED TO KNOW: Hate has festered across America. NBC News reports that an analysis of police department statistics has revealed that the United States experienced a significant hike in anti-Asian hate crimes last year across major cities. The analysis was released by the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino, this month. It examined hate crimes in sixteen of America’s largest cities. It revealed that while such crimes in 2020 decreased overall by seven percent, those targeting Asian people rose by nearly one hundred and fifty percent. Experts said Donald Trump’s incendiary, racist rhetoric about the coronavirus played a role, but they also noted the problem is complex. According to NBC, the analysis revealed a surge in cities such as New York, where anti-Asian hate crimes rose from three in 2019 to twenty eight in 2020. Los Angeles and Boston also experienced notable rises, from seven to fifteen and six to fourteen, respectively. According to the analysis, it's likely that overall hate crimes declined due to the pandemic and a subsequent lack of interaction in public areas and other gathering places. The first spike in anti-Asian hate crimes occurred in March and April last year. However, it occurred alongside a rise in Covid-19 cases and ongoing negative associations of Asian Americans with the virus. NBC notes that the new report compares figures from 2019 and 2020, which does not include recent graphic attacks on Asian American elders earlier this year that have prompted significant media coverage in recent weeks. The longer this trend continues, the less blame can be heaped exclusively on Trump and his hateful legacy. One-Third Of Women Suffer Violence The numbers are horrifying. One in four women and girls around the world have been physically or sexually assaulted by a husband or male partner, the Guardian reports. The statistics come from the largest study yet of the prevalence of violence against women. The report, conducted by the World Health Organization and UN partners, found that domestic violence started young, with a quarter of fifteen- to nineteen-year-old women estimated to have been abused at least once in their lives. The highest rates were found to be among thirty- to thirty nine-year-olds. When figures for non-partner violence are included, the WHO estimates that about a third of women aged fifteen or older – up to eight hundred and fifty two million in total – will experience some form of sexual or physical violence in their lifetime. The WHO report focused on physical and sexual violence, but noted that actual rates would be far higher if other types of abuse were included, such as online violence and sexual harassment. Levels of violence were higher in low- and middle-income countries, the Guardian reports. South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa had some of the highest rates of intimate partner violence. The lowest rates of violence were found in southern and eastern Europe and central and eastern Asia. Doctor Claudia García-Moreno, who leads the WHO’s work on violence against women, said the figures should be a wake-up call to governments about the urgency of the situation. She said QUOTE There’s an urgent need to reduce stigma around this issue, train health professionals to interview survivors with compassion, and dismantle the foundations of gender inequality ENDQUOTE. Fundamentally, she said, violence against women had to be treated as a societal problem, with men and boys involved in tackling it. That’s a polite way of putting it. It’s all men’s fault! Commonwealth Sours On Monarchy The sun may finally set on what’s left of the British Empire, per this story from the Washington Post. On Monday, former British colonies from Antigua to Zambia observed Commonwealth Day, an occasion traditionally marked by addresses from the British royal family. But this year’s celebration was overshadowed by Oprah Winfrey’s explosive interview with Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, which unfurled new allegations of racism against members of the royal family. The tell-all has ignited fresh debates about abolishing the monarchy in some of the fifty four nations that make up the commonwealth. Calls to remove the vestiges of a colonial past have gained momentum over the past year, fueled by protests against racism and oppression worldwide. Now some politicians have been forced to address whether it still makes sense to retain Queen Elizabeth II as a figurehead. Some of the loudest calls to sever ties with the monarchy have come from Australia, the Post reports. Members of Australia’s Labor Party have expressed hopes that the explosive interview will reignite the decades-old movement to make Australia a republic. Even before the interview aired, former British colonies in the Caribbean were growing increasingly queasy about their lingering ties to a nation that built its wealth through the slave trade. In September, Barbados announced plans to remove Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state. Meanwhile, support for a break with the monarchy is growing in Canada, where a February poll found record levels of support for removing the queen as head of state. But achieving that goal would be a challenge, since all ten provincial legislatures would need to get on board. Similarly, a symbolic split with the monarchy seems unlikely to occur in New Zealand anytime soon. When will the royals get real jobs? AND NOW FOR SOME QUICKER QUICKIES: The House is poised to approve a sweeping $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill today and send it to President Joe Biden to sign, according to the Washington Post. Final passage comes ahead of a prime-time speech Biden is planning for Thursday to mark the one-year anniversary of the nation plunging into widespread shutdowns. So, not a happy anniversary. The arduous task of seating a jury in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death, began in earnest yesterday, the Post reports. Both sides agreed to dismiss sixteen of the first fifty jurors they reviewed for cause based on their answers to a sixteen-page questionnaire. No reasons were given. Maybe they expressed an opinion about the police. Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson yesterday signed into law legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state, a sweeping measure that supporters hope will force the US Supreme Court to revisit its landmark Roe versus Wade decision, the Associated Press reports. Abortion rights supporters said they plan to challenge the ban in court. Arkansas is one of at least fourteen states where legislators have proposed outright abortion bans this year. Yipes. The House Democrats’ campaign arm is officially ending its controversial ban on political consultants who work with candidates challenging sitting Democratic incumbents in primaries, Politico reports. New York Representative Sean Patrick Maloney, the newly installed chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, officially reversed the policy yesterday morning. Fellow New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said QUOTE It's an enormous win ENDQUOTE. Hear hear. May the next class of Democrats be more progressive than the last. MAR 10, 2021 - AM QUICKIE HOSTS - Sam Seder & Lucie Steiner WRITER - Corey Pein PRODUCER - Dorsey Shaw EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Brendan Finn

Britain has been celebrating the unity of what the Royal Family calls the 'worldwide family' of the Commonwealth. But what is the Commonwealth? And what part does Australia play in it? - Պրիթանիա կը տօնէ միութիւնը որ թագաւորական ընտանիքը կը կոչէ “Հասարակապետութեան համաշխարհային ընտանիք”: Սակայն ինչ՞ է Հասարակապետութիւնը և Աւստրալիա ինչ՞ դեր ունի այդ կազմակերպութեան մէջ:

Britain has been celebrating the unity of what the Royal Family calls the 'worldwide family' of the Commonwealth. But what is the Commonwealth? And what part does Australia play in it?

Британија обележава јединство онога што се назива Комонвелтом нација. Али шта је у ствари Комонвелт и какву улогу Аустралија има у оквиру Комонвелта?

就英聯邦日，英聯邦元首英女王伊利沙白二世透過電視發表講話，她對英聯邦國家在應對新冠疫情的國際努力，表示致意。講話中未有提及哈里王子及夫人梅根接受美國電視台專訪，被認為是英國皇室其中最引人注目的專訪。另外作為英聯邦成員國的澳洲，會否脫離君主立憲制呢？詳情請聽楊蕙而以下的【時事報道】。

Today we talk about the Commonwealth Day celebration as well as the ways Royal watching can bring a sense of normalcy everyday. *Trigger Warning: Suicide **This episode was recorded before THE INTERVIEW, so we definitely don't talk about it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Commonwealth is a free association of sovereign states, made up of the United Kingdom and a number of its former dependencies - including Australia.

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The Queen has delivered a televised speech just hours before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's tell all interview airs in the UK. Defence Minister Linda Reynolds won't return to work for almost a month after extending her medical leave, A man will face court today after a shooting spree near Lismore over the weekend,Nicolas Cage has tied the knot for a fifth time, Ben Simmons has been ruled out of the  NBA All-Star game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oprah Winfrey's former producer is expecting Superbowl ratings from today's tell-all interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.The two-hour Oprah exclusive will air in the United States this afternoon.The timing of the broadcast has been criticised -- coming on Commonwealth Day, with Prince Philip still recovering in hospital from a heart procedure.But former Oprah producer Caroline Ziv told Kate Hawkesby there's still likely to be huge global interest."Societies in general have a fascination with fame and celebrities, and the Royal Family are the most famous of the most famous people."She says it's unusual to hear this much from royal family, which adds to the interest."We don't hear from them, they are very private unlike the Kardashians or a lot of other celebrities who give interviews, the Royal Family does not speak."New Zealanders will get a chance to see the interview tomorrow night.LISTEN ABOVE

22 Voices is a new podcast series brought to you by the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, telling the stories of sporting stars and cultural trailblazers as the countdown to the Games continues. In this special first episode, we celebrate International Women's Day and Commonwealth Day on 8th March 2021 with two Team England stars who've spent their lives challenging gender stereotypes. Rugby sevens player Heather Fisher, who has alopecia, talks openly about being kicked out of toilets by people who think she's male. Sarah Davies is a champion weightlifter and a beauty queen, and talks about the challenges of thes different worlds. As recently as 2019, she was targeted by trolls who thought she was too muscular to compete in a beauty pageant in the Philippines. Both athletes talk openly but with a sense of humour about not fitting in to conventional gender stereotypes, and how they've embraced that to become role models to other girls and women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ding ding! Welcome to the HeirHeads bus service to Bel Air, inspired by Prince Harry’s segment on James Corden’s Late Late Show this week. Along the way, we’ll be making a few other stops to discuss the “Magnificent Seven”, the Queen’s Commonwealth Day scheduling issues, the Sussexes’ Spotify promo, and a recent investigation into Prince Andrew’s role in British arms deals with the Middle East. Jump aboard and take a seat, but be warned: we’re going to get muddy...

Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday local time carried out her first public engagement outside of a royal residence since early March when the coronavirus pandemic started to impact upon on all aspects of day-to-day life in the U.K.The 94-year-old monarch was joined by her grandson Prince William at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory at Porton Down near Salisbury, in southern England, and met with scientists battling the virus.The queen unveiled a plaque to officially open the new 30 million-pound ($39 million) Energetics Analysis Centre, used by scientists for counter-terrorist work. The royal pair were also introduced to staff involved in the rapid response to the Novichok poisoning attack on former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Salisbury in 2018.Though the U.K. is in the midst of a resurgence of the virus, neither the queen nor William were seen donning a face covering but both observed social distancing rules of staying 2 meters (6.5 feet) apart from each other and anyone else. The queen had arrived by helicopter separately from the Duke of Cambridge, who had travelled by car.A spokesman for the palace said all advice was followed.All 48 people who were due to come into close contact with the royal pair had been tested for the coronavirus. All the tests came back negative.Kensington Palace, the London residence of William, declined to comment as to whether the prince had also been required to have a test in order to be able to accompany his grandmother at Thursday's event.The queen's last official public engagement outside of a royal residence was on March 9 when she joined the royal family for the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey. Before the U.K. was put into full lockdown on March 23, the queen and her husband, Prince Philip, moved to Windsor Castle, which is around 25 miles (40 kms) west of London.They spent a large chunk of the past few months at the royal residence of Balmoral in Scotland, before they moved to Sandringham in eastern England. The queen returned last week to Windsor Castle to resume audiences and small engagements, while Philip, 99, has stayed at Sandringham.Though living a far more solitary existence, over the past few months, the queen has been a visible presence, most notably in her two televised addresses to the nation from Windsor Castle in April and May, which were partly intended to bolster people's resolve in the face of the lockdown.She also knighted in July at Windsor Castle the 100-year-old Captain Sir Tom Moore for his fundraising efforts in the early days of the pandemic.And she has been seen taking part in her first video conference call to support those caring for others, often in difficult circumstances at home during the pandemic.On signing the guest book Thursday at Porton Down, the queen quipped: "Well it proves we've been here, doesn't it?"It's certainly been a while since she could say that.

Intro: Minutes 0 to 6:45 Royals: Minutes 6:45 to 25 Omid Scobie, who is publishing Finding Freedom in August, asked in Harper’s Bazaar why no royals have spoken out about Black Lives Matter because it’s a human rights issue and isn’t political at all.  We got a new photo of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth which looks highly Photoshopped and like a proof of life photo.  Minute 14: In May Author Emily Giffin posted text messages about Meghan after her cute video reading Duck Rabbit to Archie. We talked about that in episode 51. Back then Giffin called Meghan “phony,” “attention-seeking” and wrote that she seemed “annoyed” with Archie. Giffin  did a recent interview with the AP in which she didn’t apologize, called herself “unfiltered,” said “I need to be more careful about the impact of my words” and admitted that she was “mean.” Chandra thinks Giffin is trying to appeal to Kate fans.  Minute 16:00: Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, is married to Prince Edward, the Queen’s youngest son. She’s known for being quietly effective and is the Queen’s favorite. She did an interview with the Sunday Times Magazine where she said she hoped that Harry and Meghan were happy. Many people took that as shade, especially given how she actively ignored them on Commonwealth Day. It sounded like she was trying to stay neutral. Minute 17:30: Kate hired a new private secretary to replace Catherine Quinn. Kate also zoomed into a rehab facility she last visited in 2012, saying it felt like only yesterday. It said so much about how she sees work. The Cambridges haven’t made a post-lockdown schedule like the royals in other countries.  Minute 21:30: Prince Andrew is wanted for questioning by the US Department of Justice for his involvement with Epstein. They’re trying to accommodate him by saying he can sit for questioning in the UK, but he’s refusing. In his response, Andrew’s lawyers claimed that the DOJ lied when they said he had offered zero cooperation and that “they are perhaps seeking publicity.” Andrew’s version is that he has offered a witness statement. Chandra points out that Andrew had to step down because of his interview, not because he was raping trafficked teenagers. JK Rowling: Minutes 25:00 to 30 JK Rowling went on a bizarre and ill-timed rant against transgender women. We think she should listen to experts and trans people and stop marginalizing an already marginalized group. Thankfully Daniel Radcliffe, Eddie Redmayne and Emma Watson have posted defenses of transgender people. Racism reckoning and awareness: Minutes 30:00 to 32 Due to racist incidents and a racist culture, The Bon Appetit editor resigned, the Crossfit CEO resigned, and Bravo has fired four people from Vanderpump Rules. Anna Wintour apologized to staff for her lack of diversity and inclusion. We talk about the cringey video by white celebrities saying they take responsibility. User Feedback: Minutes 32:00 to 35 Comments of the Week: Minutes 35:00 to 38

Elissa welcomes Stacey Roberts of The Veggie Mama, The Throne Rangers podcast, AND the @NormCoreRoyals account on instagram. They chat about Commonwealth Day where we saw Harry and Meghan in their finally engagement as Senior Royals. They also chat about Prince Charles and his well-being with Covid-19.  See more at RoyalFascinator.com  

Intro: Minutes 0 to 8:00 I have been sick for over a week and feel like I can’t clear my throat. Chandra was sick too but got over it quicker. We have no way of knowing whether we got coronavirus because there are almost no tests in America. I think I caught whatever I have from my son who came home with a bad head cold. As of this recording his school was still open, but our governor, Ralph Northam, announced a state of emergency in Virginia and his school has been closed until March 27. I mention an article I read in the Washington Post about a researcher in Seattle who was told to stop testing samples. We’re suspicious of all the rich connected people who can get tests while the rest of us don’t have access to them. Chandra is missing her tennis fix as new tournaments have been canceled. She’s watching HGTV and cooking shows and I love the new show Dispatches from Elsewhere on AMC. Chandra recommends I watch Watchmen on HBO.   Royals: Minutes 8:00 to 19:20 Harry and Meghan just completed the “You Could’ve Have a Bad Bitch" Tour with their final appearances as royals in the UK. Meghan wore several iconic outfits you probably remember, including the red-caped Safiyaa gown, her blue bodycon Victoria Beckham dress, her white skirt and top by Topshop and Roland Mouret and her green Emilia Wickstead dress and hat. I gush about how open and vulnerable Meghan continues to look, even as she’s being snubbed and treated poorly by her husband’s family. Chandra mentions that Princess Diana had this quality too. We talk about Meghan’s affirmational life and how she’s able to avoid negativity. Chandra thinks Meghan’s fashion has improved so much because she’s finally able to dress like she wants and doesn’t have to dress frumpy to please the royals. She actually looked like she was enjoying herself during the Commonwealth Day service despite all the petty drama with the royals. We laugh about the trolls hating Meghan when she always looks so sweet and composed. Chandra explains the drama over the Sussexes entering Westminster Abbey separate from The Queen, unlike last year’s service. She doesn’t believe the conspiracy that William got told off by The Queen. We got a tip from a reader in London who claims to have insider knowledge from royal sources that William and Harry fell out due to William’s affair. Her connections sounded legit to us. Chandra doesn’t believe that’s the sole reason for the brothers falling out. She thinks it’s more due to William’s treatment of Meghan. Politics: Minutes 19:20 to 22:00 Biden won the next set of primaries and Sanders has yet to step down. Chandra wants me to insert a clip of Biden saying “malarkey” and is ruining my setup. She’s not 100% behind Biden but of course we’re going to vote for him and will be so grateful when he’s president, knock all the wood. She told me about Biden’s coronavirus speech, which I missed because I was napping. It was somewhat boring and wonky, which we miss so much from Obama. Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas: Minutes 22:00 to 27:00 Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas did a paparazzi beach stroll in Costa Rica to celebrate their new relationship. Chandra thinks we should call them Afflarmas, which I forgot to mention in the last post I wrote about them. Ben is 47 and Ana is 31 but looks like she’s in her early 20s. Chandra reminds me of Ana’s Vanity Fair interview where she revealed her sheltered life growing up in Cuba. She also got defensive about her career and I read an excerpt where she denies sleeping her way to the top, essentially. She used to date a very high-level CAA executive named Franklin Latt. I googled him and he looks hot and not too old for her. She’s not the screwed up one here. We wonder if she’s ever Googled Affleck and what advice she’s getting from friends. User Feedback: Minutes 27:00 to 28:15 Miriam is in Kirkland, Washington and lives right near the nursing home where so many people have passed away from coronavirus. She sent us a nice email us thanking us for helping provide normalcy while she was at home working during a stressful time. Chandra loves working from home and we’ve been doing this for so many years. We feel bad for people who have to go to the office and stay so late. Comments of The Week: Minutes 28:15 to 31:00 My comment of the week is from Spicecake38 on the post about Naomi Campbell wearing a hazmat suit and goggles to fly. Chandra’s comment of the week is from Mich on the post about how Brad Pitt tried to one-up Angelina Jolie after she told the story of two of their daughters needing surgery. Thanks for listening bitches! 

And that’s a wrap — as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle complete their final engagements as working royals, we analyse the big family reunion at the Commonwealth Day service. Prince Charles ditches the handshakes for a namaste, but the Queen is determined to keep calm and carry on, a risky approach in a pandemic. A prank call puts a dampener on the Sussex swansong, and we get our first glimpse of their “revised media policy” at Meghan’s last solo appearance in the palace. Elsewhere, Prince Andrew starts to creep back into royal life, arming himself with a big-time lawyer and reputation manager ahead of Princess Beatrice’s wedding. Want more? We're on Instagram and Twitter @heirheadspod and Facebook @heirheads so let us know what you think!

When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry married, it was thought their working royal life would have a heavy focus on the Commonwealth. Instead, Monday's Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey marked their final joint engagement as senior working royals. That meant a first public outing with the royal family since they broke the news they were quitting. Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper (@anngripper) talks to Rachael Bletchly (@rachaelbletchly), chief feature writer at the Daily Mirror, and Mirror photographer Phil Harris (@mirrorsnapper on Instagram) about the Commonwealth Day service, while Mirror Online lifestyle editor Zoe Forsey (@zoeforsey) catches us up on the rest of their visit. Join the conversation about the episode on Instagram and Twitter @podsave - and subscribe to the podcast to follow unfolding royal family news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The Commonwealth Day ceremony marks Harry & Meghan's last official royal engagement, Dan asks whether they may regret stepping down as major royals, Ash Sarkar says that Labour was right to suspend Trevor Phillips for Islamophobic comments and Cat Hobbs of the campaign group We Own It debates the various merits of the BBC. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“I realised I had to change something quite seismically in life because what I was doing had no real congruence or value anymore for me... I quit that job and went into a phase of not having a job or business card or identity. It was really tough. I consider that year utterly formative in my life… I started to tune into what motivated me and what I wanted to do. I realised I wanted to see more of the world… I was starting to follow my instincts.” My guest this episode is CEO and Founder of Orchid Project, Julia Lalla-Maharajh.  After spending 18 years in the corporate sector, Julia decided to leave her job in search of something else. She first volunteered in Ethiopia where she came to understand the devastating scale and impact of female genital cutting. In 2010, she won a YouTube competition to take an urgent human rights cause to Davos and lead a panel discussing how to end FGC. After which, she spent time in Senegal and The Gambia, visiting communities and seeing the incredible change at the grassroots level. In 2011, Julia founded Orchid Project, a UK-based NGO that is catalysing the global movement to end female genital cutting.  Julia has been recognised for her commitment to ending FGC in being named ‘Influencer of the Year’ by the Directory for Social Change in 2010, being honoured by the Queen as a ‘Woman Agent of Change’ on Commonwealth Day in 2011.  In 2017 Julia was awarded an OBE. Julia’s story is exactly the kind I set out to tell on this podcast. Hearing how Julia made the brave leap from a successful career in the corporate sector to founding a charity for a cause she truly believes in was, well, nothing short of inspirational. We talked all about: Realising that a corporate career was incongruent to her core self and value-systems  Making the leap into the unknown and what it felt like What FGC is and how Orchid Project, the charity she founded, is helping put an end to the practice  And how the inner-journey is just as important as the outer journey  It affects over 200 million women and girls around the world. It is a global issue. It’s estimated that around 68 million girls could be cut over the next decade. This is such an important issue. To find out more, you can visit orchidproject.org. And of course, listen to our conversation.

It’s Holiday Monday (for some) here in Toronto we celebrate Victoria day. We also celebrate the great musicians who sent in their tracks to the Addictions Inbox.And the ones who didn’t. I still haven’t had my morning coffee so we’ll make this brief. This is Addictions and Other Vices Podcast 168 – Days Like These!!!Hope You Enjoy. On The Fix MixBB King – The Thrill Is GoneEarly Hours – Smells Like SummerHentai Babies – One Potato TwoTalk Talk – Talk talkThe Bad Years – Common MistakeThe Chainsmokers – Let You Go ( the golden pony remix)Illustrial ft Strobegirl – DreamscapeThe Go! Team – Catch Me On The ReboundGrown Up Avenger – NowBen Folds Five – Song For The DumpedTemple Velocity – AliceThe Fishermen – AnitaFrankie Bourne – Common GroundOh Mothership – Perry’s SongGreat Hare – Call Me StupidSilvertrain – This LifeAdam Faux and the Exploding Band – She’s Not My GirlfriendBest Coast – Heaven SentThe Icicle Works – Whisper to a ScreamDay Wave – DragParker Bombshell – KarmaHideous Towns – PetsThe Chase – FreefallMalka- MirameSalme Dalhstrom- Superstar Car CrashAl Bairre – BungalowUmmagma – KievEnglish Beat – Save It For LaterHistoryThe birthday of Queen Victoria was a day for celebration in Canada long before Confederation, with the first legislation regarding the event being in 1845 passed by the parliament of the Province of Canada to officially recognize May 24 as the Queen’s birthday.[3][1][2] It was noted that on that date in 1854, the 35th birthday of Queen Victoria, some 5,000 residents of Canada West gathered in front of Government House (near present day King and Simcoe Streets in Toronto) to “give cheers to their queen.”[4] An example of a typical 19th century celebration of the Queen’s birthday took place on May 24, 1866, in Omemee, also in Canada West: the town mounted a day-long fête to mark the occasion, including a gun salute at midnight, pre-dawn serenades, picnics, athletic competitions, a display of illuminations, and a torch-light procession;[5] such events were common around the colony and,[1] by the 1890s, the day had become a “patriotic holiday”.[2]Victoria Day, 1854; crowds gather outside Government House in Toronto, Canada West (now Ontario)Following the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, May 24 was made by law to be known as Victoria Day,[3][1] a date to remember the late queen, who was deemed the “Mother of Confederation”,[6] and, in 1904, the same date was by imperial decree made Empire Day throughout the British Empire.[1] Over the ensuing decades, the official date in Canada of the reigning sovereign’s birthday changed through various royal proclamations until the haphazard format was abandoned in 1952. That year, both Empire Day and Victoria Day were, by order-in-council and statutory amendment, respectively, moved to the Monday before May 25 and the monarch’s official birthday in Canada was by regular viceregalproclamations made to fall on this same date every year between 1953 and January 31, 1957,[3][7] when the link was made permanent by royal proclamation.[3][8] The following year, Empire Day was renamed Commonwealth Day and in 1977 it was moved to the second Monday in March, leaving the Monday before May 25 only as both Victoria Day and the Queen’s Birthday.Victoria Day celebrations were marred by tragedy twice: In 1881, the passenger ferry Victoria overturned in the Thames River, near London, Ontario. The boat departed in the evening with 600 to 800 people on board—three times the allowable passenger capacity—and capsized part way across the river, drowning some 182 individuals, including a large number of children who had been with their families for Victoria Day picnics at Springbank Park. The event came to be known as the Victoria Day disaster.[9] Then, on May 26, 1896, the Point Ellice Bridge disaster occurred in Victoria, British Columbia, when a bridge collapsed under the weight of a streetcar overloaded with passengers on their way to attend Victoria Day celebrations.[10]In 2013, a group of prominent Canadian actors, authors, and politicians sent a petition to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, requesting that the holiday be renamed Victoria and First Peoples Day.[11][12]

The Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey, Crown Princess Victoria celebrates her Name Day, Crown Princess Mary in Texas and Amalienborg Palace celebrates 225 years.See more in this week's show.Become a patron today https://www.patreon.com/join/rightroyalroundup?Visit our website http://rightroyalroundup.com.au.Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RightRoyalRoundup, follow us on Twitter @RightRoyalRound and Instagram @rightroyalroundup.

The royals kept busy this week celebrating some big holidays, including International Women's Day and Commonwealth Day. Meghan Markle talked feminism, then later wore a truly amazing emerald ensemble during a very Canadian visit with Prince Harry. Then the whole gang reunited, with Meghan and Kate Middleton sharing a sweet moment. Kaitlin and Lisa are also covering the Queen on Instagram, Princess Beatrice's night out with her new boyfriend, and so much more, in this new episode of Royally Obsessed.

THERESA May may have used a bible reading today to send a barbed message to the EU on Brexit. The PM was reading from 1 Corinthians 12 at Westminster Abbey's Commonwealth Day service to stress the importance of the "body" working together with "no division".

THERESA May may have used a bible reading today to send a barbed message to the EU on Brexit. The PM was reading from 1 Corinthians 12 at Westminster Abbey's Commonwealth Day service to stress the importance of the "body" working together with "no division".

Katelyn and Jenna are back to discuss what’s new with the British royals. This episode, the Queen shines in a bright gown, Will and Kate continue their typical charity circuit, and Meghan and Harry celebrate International Women’s Day with a trip to Birmingham. But your hosts were not stuck reporting only these more typical stories. Join us as we talk about the more fun/bizarre news, like how Meghan has now pledged her allegiance to Anglicanism, how the Commonwealth Day celebration involved the Royal Family (and Meghan Markle!) being serenaded by Liam Payne (??) singing John Mayer (????), some exciting developments from the set of the Lifetime movie, and an interesting souvenir to commemorate the upcoming nuptials. And nothing tops the crazy rumors that Duchess Kate isn’t the only one expecting a Windsor baby!! Tune in to hear all about it!

Royal baby news from Sweden, Crown Princess Mette-Marit takes sick leave due to surgery, Meghan Markle joins the Queen for the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey, the Belgian Royal Visit to Canada and the French king who thought he was made of glass!See more in this week's show.Visit our website http://rightroyalroundup.com.au.Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RightRoyalRoundup, follow us on Twitter @RightRoyalRound and Instagram @rightroyalroundup.

Meghan Markle has completed her first official engagement with the Queen, joining the royal family for the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey. Daily Mirror royal correspondent Victoria Murphy and fashion writer Danielle Stacey join Pod Save The Queen host Ann Gripper to discuss how it went, THAT moment when Harry made her laugh, the fashion highlights, who was made to sit further down the line and a first Commonwealth Day since Prince Philip retired. They also debate candidates to walk Meghan down the aisle, the merits of getting your other half to teach you to drive and reflect on the Queen's official consent to the royal wedding.Plus they discuss Harry's speech about mental health, which royal events are public and why Meghan isn't at all of them. And there's also time for Zara Phillips at the Cheltenham Festival, Prince William not going to the World Cup and the upcoming TV movie of Harry & Meghan: The Royal Love Story. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Josh and Julie recount Meghan Markle’s insane week—baptism, kidnapping, Liam Payne performance, and Commonwealth Day included. Also: an unexpected retail outing for Angelina Jolie.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can astrology help us understand why they're the perfect match, after all? Kristen and James are baffled by the Spice Girls will-they-won't-they routine, but they're sure that it was odd for Liam Payne to perform at the Commonwealth Day ceremony. Plus, James's friend and astrologer to the royals, Russell Grant joins the show to shed some light on the differences between a sexual relationship and a romantic one, and tells us all about Meghan's connections to the Queen Mother. You can find Russell online at russellgrant.com and on Twitter @TheRussellGrant or @RussellGrantCom. We would love to hear your own predictions and #Heghan fascinations. You can tweet them to @KristenMeinzer, @ImJamesBarr, and @RoyalWeddingPod, or send a note at whenmeghanmetharry@panoply.fm This episode is brought to you by HelloFresh (promo code: MARRY30) and Care/of (promo code: MARRY). Go to hellofresh.com or takecareof.com and use the promo codes for special offers. 

Stan Salter, Dave Rodman and Ty Ehils review the racing action from Commonwealth Day at Laurel Park and discuss Keeneland and the Jockey Club Gold Cup.  

Stan Salter, Dave Rodman and Ty Ehlis discuss the eight stakes races coming up on Saturday at Laurel Park including the G2 Baltimore/Washington International, the G3 Commonwealth Derby and the G3 Commonwealth Oaks.   

The most anticipated of national holidays are the 3 days of Festival in August (August Monday) that are set aside to commemorate the 1 August 1834 emancipation of African slaves. British Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival 28th July - 9th August 2017 = A celebration of their ancestors' freedom from colonialism & their cultural history. During that time, they showcase the culture & history of their people in grand style with extravaganzas of local & international music, pageants, Food Fairs, J'ouvert (early morning street jamming), parades, gospel celebrations, & folklore presentations. Visit the Virgin Islands Festival on Facebook to stay up to date on all the Festival Celebrations. The major national holidays in the British Virgin Islands: New Year's Day (1 January), Commonwealth Day (13 March), Sovereign's Birthday, Territory Day, Festival (the first Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday in August; a/k/a August Monday), Saint Ursula's Day (21 October), & Boxing Day (26 December). In November 2000, the Legislative Council replaced the holiday commemorating the birthday of the heir to the throne with a national holiday commemorating the birth of H. Lavity Stoutt (7 March). The most anticipated of national holidays are the 3 days of Festival in August (August Monday) that are set aside to commemorate the 1 August 1834 emancipation of African slaves. Festival is celebrated with beauty contests, calypso competitions, food fair, parades, public musical performances, dances, & family reunions. Religious holidays include Christmas, Good Friday, & Easter Monday. Read more: www.everyculture.com/Bo-Co/British-Virgin-Islands.html#ixzz4nK4wCG5B 

Norway's Crown Prince Couple attend a Music Festival, can Prince Harry marry a divorcee, the Queen's Baton at Buckingham Palace, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visit Thailand, and a castle where Mary Queen of Scots once stayed is up for sale.See more in this week's show.Visit our website http://rightroyalroundup.com.au.Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RightRoyalRoundup, follow us on Twitter @RightRoyalRound and Instagram rightroyalroundup.

Queen Elizabeth II names the Britannia, with Prince Philip making some jokes. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh attend the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey and will be attending CHOGM in Malta later this year. What are the Danes planning to celebrate Queen Margrethe II's 75th Birthday? Which members of the British Royal Family will be attending which Anzac Day services and where in London and at Gallipoli? The Duchess of Cambridge visits the set of popular TV series, Downton Abbey, at Ealing, Queen Victoria's brush with the media and King Richard III's new look ahead of his reinterment.See more in this week's show.Visit our website http://rightroyalroundup.com.au.Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RightRoyalRoundup, follow us on Twitter @RightRoyalRound and Instagram rightroyalroundup.

A series of five essays from writers around the Commonwealth which start on Commonwealth Day 10th March and tackle the past, present and future of this unique international organisation.Tolu Ogunlesi, poet and author from Nigeria looks at whether young people in Lagos can relate to the Commonwealth.

A series of five essays from writers around the Commonwealth which start on Commonwealth Day 10th March and tackle the past, present and future of this unique international organisation.Farah Ghuznavi from Bangladesh has been Writer in Residence for Commonwealth Writers. She saw the Commonwealth as an irrelevance in her early life. Here she explains what changed her mind.

A series of five essays from writers around the Commonwealth which start on Commonwealth Day, 10th March, and tackle the past, present and future of this unique international organisation.Fakir Aijazuddin, author and historian from Lahore, comments on Pakistan's chequered relationship with the Commonwealth. He reflects on his own dealings with what he describes as a typically British invention, the 'gentleman's club'.

The first of five Essays from writers around the Commonwealth which start on Commonwealth Day, 10th March, and scrutinise the destiny of this unique international body.Dr Sue Onslow of the School of Advanced Studies, University of London looks at the history of the Commonwealth and its web of committees and forums. She asks whether they have made a difference in world politics in the past and whether the organisation has a future.

A series of five essays from writers around the Commonwealth which start on Commonwealth Day, 10th March, and tackle the past, present and future of this unique international organisation.Author Noah Richler writes from a Canadian perspective. The Queen still appears on the bank notes of Canada as she is the head of state. The role is largely ceremonial, so why the need for ties like the Commonwealth in such an advanced country?

Audio includes: Her Majesty The Queen's Commonwealth Day Message A performance by the Pipes and Drums of Gordon's School A reflection by the Right Honourable The Lord Coe Gaelic Anthem sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey A reflection by The Right Honourable The Baroness Grey-Thompson Unbelievable Dream by Laura Mvula