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Thousands of protestors marched through central Barcelona this evening, waving placards and squirting holidaymakers with water guns in the latest expression of anger at perceived overtourism in Spain. Under the slogan 'Enough! Let's put limits on tourism', some 2,800 people - according to police - marched along a waterfront district of Barcelona to demand a new economic model that would reduce the millions of tourists that visit every year.  Protesters carried signs reading 'Barcelona is not for sale,' and, 'Tourists go home,' before some used water guns on tourists eating outdoors at restaurants. Chants of 'Tourists out of our neighbourhood' rang out as some stopped in front of the entrances to hotels.

Back to the Blairites: Starmer 'expected to bring David Miliband and Alan Milburn into his

Keir Starmer is looking to bring former Blairites back into the fold as he seeks to shore up relations with the US and drive forward reform of the NHS, sources say. Alan Milburn, a former MP and Health Secretary under Tony Blair, is set to help reform the National Health Service in an as-yet undetermined role, according to The Telegraph. The move is seen to indicate that the private sector will still be a core component of their vision for the service, with Mr Milburn allegedly advising new Health Secretary Wes Streeting to ensure they can 'hit the ground running', according to the newspaper.

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Sir Keir Starmer wants more relaxed freedom of movement rules and lower trade barriers, EU sources believe, and is willing to sign the UK back up to some Brussels rules in exchange.

As Keir Starmer's reign begins, many are asking what exactly comes next. For the first time since the 1970s, a self-proclaimed socialist is in charge. And you don't need to be super-rich to be worried.

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James Roddis, 52, will appear at a military court this month accused of sexual assault. The father--of-three left the Army only a few months ago but the case has stunned his comrades.

Timpsons CEO James Timpson, who was made the new minister for Prisons, Parole and Probation only yesterday, has a long track record in advocating for reforms to the UK prison system.

British holidaymakers have been warned of a little-known passport rule that could see them turned away at the gate as they are about to board their flight.

Prince William hugs England goal hero Bukayo Saka as he congratulates the Three Lions

Prince William hugged England goal hero Bukayo Saka as he congratulated the Three Lions after their latest Euros win.  The Prince of Wales hailed last night's game against Switzerland 'nail-biting to the very end' and was snapped cheering with his fists in the air at Dusseldorf Arena after Saka scored the equaliser at the 80th minute. Chants of 'England, England, England' echoed throughout the stadium during the thrilling moment. 

England are through to the Euro 2024 semi-finals after a nail biting game against Switzerland and England fans can thank Jordan Pickford's water bottle.

Harry Kane packs on the PDA with wife Katie while Conor Gallagher shares a smooch with

Harry Cane packed on the PDA with wife Katie while Conor Gallagher shared a smooch with girlfriend Aine Kennedy after England beat Switzerland 5-3 on penalties at the Euros quarter-finals in Dusseldorf on Saturday. Captain Harry, 30, couldn't wipe the smile off his face as he embraced his stunning partner, also 30, as they celebrated alongside seven-year-old daughter Ivy. Meanwhile Conor 24, raced to the stands and embraced the blonde beauty, 26, before the couple shared a sweet kiss. Model Aine couldn't wipe the smile off her face as she congratulated the hunky footballer after watching the game alongside her fellow WAGs. 

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As night falls, the Papagayo Beach Club descends into noise and narcotics. This is the jewel in the Veronicas Strip, neon-lit bars adjacent to the resort of Playa de las Americas in Tenerife.

Catastrophe and Deadpool 2 star Rob Delaney has revealed he would like to buy the former London home where his two-year-old son Henry died from brain cancer.

Titanic producer and Oscar winner Jon Landau passed away at the age of 63 on Friday, July 5 in Los Angeles.

Heartwarming moment King's Guard bursts into tears after being surprised by her parents

This is the heartwarming moment a King's Guard bursts into tears after being surprised by her parents while on duty int he pouring rain. Crowds gathered around the soldier in the heavy rain outside Buckingham Palace, posing for pictures next to the stoic guard's horse. As a crowd gathered and tourists come forward to stroke the horse's nose, the guard remains still and calm until she spots her parents in the crowd. The soldier starts to tear up and her face begins to crumple as her mother and father emerge from a sea of umbrellas and come to the front of the throng of tourists. As her father, in a black mac and rucksack, strokes the nose of the horse, he seems to chatter away to his emotional daughter who tries to keep her tears at bay.

As Fashion queen Vivienne Westwood lay dying, she summoned fellow designer Jeff Banks and made a monumental request: to secure her legacy by becoming a director of the company.

EMILY PRESCOTT: The actor's production company had set its sights on making a biopic based on the spaceman's autobiography, Limitless.

Cheese and unsalted peanuts are also linked to lower risk, but filtered coffee and low-calorie drinks are associated with a higher likelihood of periodontitis.

DAN HODGES: The Tories must strike a deal with Farage. He speaks for some voters who've

The Conservative party is now the political equivalent of Monty Python's Norwegian Blue parrot, writes Dan Hodges. There is no unification of the Right without Farage. By securing 17 per cent of the vote and five parliamentary seats, he's made his decisive breakthrough. And he will have to be brought into the New Conservative tent.

A police officer who has guarded senior royals is facing an investigation after his estranged wife claimed he forced her into rough sex, assaulted and psychologically abused her.

Talks are already under way to persuade the American star to perform in 2025 after many of the 210,000 fans who attended last weekend's event slammed the top-of-the bill acts.

It sounds like the sort of platitude we might say to ourselves to pretend we're really not that old. But scientists have found that 70 really is the new 60, septuagenarians up to a decade 'younger'.

An Irish actor has seen off competition from some of the biggest names in British TV to land the role of Jim Bergerac in the reboot of the classic detective series set on the island of Jersey.

'This is the Situation Room... connecting you to Air Force One': Moment Keir Starmer is congratulated by Biden - as ailing president reaffirms the 'special relationship'

Sir Keir Starmer has released a clip of his historic first conversation with US President Joe Biden since becoming Prime Minister on Friday. 'Mr Prime Minister, congratulations,' the 81-year-old American premier said in his first words to Britain's 58th Prime Minister in a short call last night. 'What a hell of a victory! Congratulations,' he repeated as Sir Keir cracked a smile, leaning in to address Mr Biden through a telephone on a desk at Number 10.

The Prime Minister rejected concerns that he had won in a 'loveless landslide', with the lowest vote share of any winning party in modern times delivering a stonking majority of 174.

EUAN MCCOLM: As landslide election victories go, it lacked a certain pizzazz. Sir Keir Starmer may be our new Prime Minister with a remarkable majority.

Home... but for how long? Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata Murty posts sweet Instagram picture

Rishi Sunak's wife has posted a sweet Instagram picture of their two daughters and family dog out near Richmond amid rumours they will decamp to California.  Akshata Murty shared the picturesque shot on her social media with the caption 'My home' earlier today. Their two daughters can be seen walking down a countryside lane in North Yorkshire.

Downing Street's new first lady blooms in her new role: Keir Starmer's wife 'Lady Vic'

Sir Keir Starmer 's wife Victoria (pictured) was seen for the first time in public since her husband became Prime Minister on Saturday afternoon. She was spotted at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher today dressed in a colourful green dress and dark emerald earrings on a gold chain, which matched her necklace. Lady Victoria was there to watch the Coral-Eclipse, one of British horseracing's most prestigious races, on day two of the Coral Summer Festival. Sir Keir's wife - who has vowed to 'lead her own life' in No10 - was seen standing with a friend while holding a raceday programme. Today, Keir Starmer warned of 'tough decisions' looming and tried to stop people calling him 'PM' today as he kicked off his Red revolution.

Kevin Saunders, who was the Chief Immigration Officer covering Calais and Dunkirk, claims that up to 60,000 people could try to make the journey from France to England without the Rwanda plan in place.

DAVID BLUNKETT: I am confident we can build a better future, but am certain this will happen only if we work together and the government embraces all people.

Andy Murray is 'absolutely devastated' as Emma Raducanu ends his Wimbledon career by

Andy Murray is said to be 'absolutely devastated' after his Wimbledon career was brought to an end after his mixed doubles partner Emma Raducanu pulled out of their match. The British tennis legend had intended to play his last matches at the tournament with the 21-year-old English star in a celebratory climax to his stunning career, but won't make it onto the court after Raducanu withdrew today citing 'stiffness in her wrist'. The 37-year-old had been forced to bow out of the singles on Monday with a back injury to the heartbreak of British fans, before losing alongside his brother Jamie in the first round of the men's doubles, sparking a tearful post-match interview in which he admitted it was 'too tough' for him to continue playing.

Princess Kate pays tribute to Andy Murray's 'incredible Wimbledon career' as tennis star

'An incredible Wimbledon career comes to an end. You should be so very proud Andy Murray. On behalf of all of us, thank you! C,' Kate said in personally-signed message on X. British tennis legend Murray had intended to play his last matches at the tournament with Raducanu in a celebratory climax to his stunning career, but won't make it onto the court after the 21-year-old withdrew today citing 'stiffness in her wrist'. The 37-year-old had been forced to bow out of the singles on Monday with a back injury to the heartbreak of British fans, before losing alongside his brother Jamie in the first round of the men's doubles, sparking a tearful post-match interview in which he admitted it was 'too tough' for him to continue playing. He had hoped for some form of redemption by taking part in the mixed doubles with Raducanu - who previously said it was a 'dream' to partner up with him - before the shock announcement. The move, which was revealed this afternoon, sparked a response from Murray's mother, Judy, who remarked on social media that the decision was 'astonishing'.

The 25-year-old Coop Repsol rider had joined the leading group on one of Austria's highest roads in the Grossglockner region, when he fell, the APA agency reported citing organisers.

Over the next five years, our savings and investments are going to be pickpocketed like never before by Rachel Reeves , Starmer's financial enforcer.

Abdul Wahid was the leader of Hizb ut-Tahrir (HT), which caused outrage after its members screamed for jihad on the streets of London days after Hamas's terror attack on Israel on October 7.

Prince William embodies the emotions of a nation as he watches England's nail-biting Euros

Prince William was jumping for joy after Bukayo Saka revived England's European Championship hopes with a stunning late goal. The Prince of Wales' emotions were on full display as he punched the air as the Three Lions sent their quarter final versus Switzerland to extra time at the Dusseldorf Arena in western Germany. Donning a navy suit and blue tie, the Prince, who is also the President of the FA, cheered on Gareth Southgate's men as they aim to reach a third tournament semi final in the manager's tenure.

Kyle Walker and wife Annie Kilner share a frosty reunion after England beat Switzerland in

Kyle Walker and wife Annie Kilner enjoyed a forty reunion after England beat Switzerland in the Euros quarter-final in Dusseldorf on Saturday.  Following the final whistle the footballer, 33, made his way over to the stands where the mother-of-four, 30, had been watching with their sons As other couples embraced and kiss Annie and Kyle simply spoke before she handed him their two-month-old baby Rezon.

Ivan Toney has opened up about his unique penalty routine after scoring in England's shootout win over Switzerland on Saturday night.

Novak Djokovic's match at Wimbledon comes to a halt as Centre Court fans celebrate England's penalty shoot-out victory against Switzerland - but the world No2 sees the funny side

Novak Djokovic's match against Alexei Popyrin was interrupted as fans celebrated England's penalty shoot-out victory against Switzerland.  The Three Lions booked their place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals after being sent to a shoot-out, following a goalless 120 minutes of football in Dusseldorf. And, while the England players took to the penalty spot in Germany, fans who were at Wimbledon were clearly tuning in as they erupted into celebration on Saturday.

Lauryn Goodman dresses both her children in 'Daddy' England shirts as they watch father

Lauryn Goodman's children cheered on their father Kyle Walker at the Euros quarter final as they watched the game from home on Saturday.  The influencer, 33, became embroiled in a paternity scandal earlier this year when it emerged the married footballer fathered her eight-month-old daughter, four-years after they welcomed son Kairo.  Lauryn dressed the kids in matching England shirts with Kyle's number on the back as well as the word Daddy and captioned the post: 'Come on England, always supporting'. 

Jordan Pickford's leggy wife Megan totes a £30K Hermes bag as she joins fellow WAGs Dani

Jordan Pickford's wife Megan joined her fellow WAGs as they watched England beat Switzerland 5-3 on penalties at the Euros quarter-finals in Dusseldorf on Saturday.  Megan, 28, who shares two children with the goal keeper, oozed sophistication in a chic ensemble complete with £30K Hermes Birkin bag as she watched from the stands.  Gareth Southgate's men managed to top Group C unconvincingly and have yet to impress in Germany this summer but will be hoping they can come up big against the Swiss to book their spot in the semi-finals. 

Hilarious video shows wedding guests ignoring nuptial celebrations to watch England's

The video was posted to X, formerly Twitter, by Gary Stafford (@staffordgary) with a caption that reads: 'At a wedding when the football is on cmon England'. It begins by showing a handful of guests gathered outside chatting in the sun, before panning to reveal the rest of the attendees sat at their tables or huddled around a projector broadcasting the quarter final game.

Ashley Olsen was spotted on a rare public outing Thursday in the Hamptons. The former child star and her husband, Louis Eisner, looked relaxed after a trip to the local market.

Donald Trump has shared his surprising opinion on what he thinks President Joe Biden should do in the aftermath of his disastrous debate performance last week.

The 47-year-old wrestler turned Hollywood actor made a surprise appearance at the promotion's Money in the Bank pay-per-view event in Toronto on Saturday night.

Three of an artistic kind... now match the painting to the celeb whose work has gone on

A trio of celebrities have beaten off stiff competition to win a coveted spot at this year's Royal Academy of Arts' prestigious summer exhibition - but can you match them up to their artworks? The first piece is an acrylic of Antony and Cleopatra which can be purchased for £4,500. The second artwork, which is not for sale, is a glazed ceramic called Gary Clam, while a third is is an oil and canvas called Celine's House - in honour of singer Celine Dion.

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Deputies said the recent high school graduates from Houma called in distress while deep within Kisatchie National Forest last week.

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Google's Ray Kurzweil famously predicted the iPhone era and the fact that a computer would beat someone at chess by 1998.

British grandfather, 68, dies of 'heart attack' after bust-up with Bulgarian hospital

Roger Grose (left), 68, took himself to hospital in the city of Plovdiv (right) after feeling unwell while on a two-week holiday in Bulgaria. The father-of-two was checked over by medics who gave him the all clear - but he later returned to the same hospital after his symptoms continued, according to his daughter Deborah. She claims that hospital staff refused to see her father despite his protests about feeling unwell, before he had an 'altercation' with security staff. Deborah said: 'From what we have been told he phoned himself an ambulance because he was feeling dizzy and had a headache. They checked his vitals over and told him he was fine. We were then told he had the options to stay a few hours or discharge him. I'm not sure how long it was but we have been told that he then went back to the hospital saying he still didn't feel well on the same day and from what I have been told there was an altercation with security because they refused to see him a second time.'

I noticed something interesting at the victory of Bridget Phillipson MP. Her supporters greeted it with clenched-fist salutes, as if she was off to fight in the Spanish Civil War.

The death of Judy Belushi-Pisano, who was married to the Blues Brothers' John Belushi, was announced on Saturday,

A cystic fibrosis drug may trigger mood changes, behavioural problems, insomnia and talk of suicide in children as young as three, disturbing research has revealed.

Ah, the great British picnic - wishful thinking jammed between two slices of cheap white bread, the eternal triumph of hope over reality.

Kanye West's wife Bianca Censori dons SHEER leggings and busty blue top as couple enjoy

Kanye West's wife, Bianca Censori, wore a head-turning look as the couple paid a visit to a science museum in San Francisco on Fourth of July on Thursday.  The Australian-born architect, 29 - who recently responded to a lawsuit claiming she sent porn to Yeezy staff - was seen holding hands with the Heartless rapper, 47, as they stopped by Exploratorium.  She opted to partially cover up in a pair of sheer, white leggings as well as a strapless, busty blue top. 

The former IT manager- who was the sixth person to be eliminated from the 2022 series of the baking competition - has passed away at the age of 61, her family have announced.

Sophie was afforded the opportunity to move to the inner circle when Harry and Meghan announced that they were leaving the Royal Family in exchange for a more star-studded lifestyle in Montecito.

The little-known €10 French anti-ageing cream that celebrities swear by - and could be the

Everyone is talking about A313. No, not the road from Hampton Hill to Teddington, but the cult skincare beauty buy. Sienna Miller, a recent convert, says Alexa Chung turned her on to the product and raves about it as 'the secret to French-girl skin'. She describes A313 as 'a retinol that you can get quite cheaply over the counter in France. If you have to look good the next day, put that on when you go to bed'. 

Hundreds of deadly missiles streaking through the air from silos and nuclear submarines, American cities burning and millions vaporized.

Moderate drinking shaves weeks or even years off a person's life, doctors say, as sweeping studies conclude no amount of alcohol is beneficial to one's health.

Dr Kevin O'Connor, the president's personal doctor met with Parkinson's specialist Dr. Kevin Cannard and two others on January 17, White House visitor logs show.

Private Investigator Aaron Bond, works for Bond Rees Private Investigators, says there there are some telltale signs that point to the end of a relationship.

'Pills killed my sex drive for ever': Roy has no libido, pleasureless orgasms and is

Roy Whaley was 22 when his GP first offered to prescribe him antidepressants, but he resisted for almost a year. At the time he was suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). 'I had this intense anxiety around cleanliness and constantly needed to wash my hands,' he says. 'I actually wanted therapy and was put on the waiting list, but it was a long wait.'

So which mansion will be Angela Rayner's new second home? Sir Keir Starmer faces dilemma

Dorneywood, an 18th century house in Buckinghamshire, is traditionally used by the Chancellor, but one option could be for Rachel Reeves to share the estate with Angela Rayner. Her predecessor as Labour Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott, was allowed to use Dorneywood when Tony Blair was in No 10 because his Chancellor, Gordon Brown, felt uncomfortable with the country squire image. Alternatively, the pair could share Chevening, a 115-room mansion in Kent, which tradition suggests should go to Foreign Secretary David Lammy.

Shellshocked Conservatives are calling for a delay to the party leadership contest to avoid it being overshadowed by a 'summer of Nigel Farage'.

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: The Green Party 's co-leader, Carla Denyer, trounced the sitting Labour MP, Thangam Debbonaire, by a margin of more than 10,000 votes.

The Net Zero-obsessed millionaire scientist, a bullied Byker Grove actress, the

Street and he has already ushered in his new cabinet. Sir Keir, who is now Britain's 58th prime minister, took no time in appointing many of the key players who are set to shape his government - and the country - over the next five years. While many of those who secured the top jobs were unsurprising for most, some of their backgrounds paint a more interesting picture. From an Oxford graduate who starred in Byker Grove to the renowned 'Dr Doom' who became a household name during Covid and even the chief executive of Timpsons , there are plenty of noteworthy characters in the top jobs.

Forget the actual result, the election has thrown up all sorts of winners and losers, from Larry the cat to JK Rowling. Here's our none-too-rigorous guide to who should be celebrating and commiserating...

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Notoriously territorial Larry, 17, has served the Cabinet Office since 2011, now living in Britain's must famous address under six prime ministers.

Labour's Downing Street makeover: How Keir, Angela and the top team have had a radical

Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner are in power at last and they've already had a radical style overhaul - the latest in their history of developing their wardrobes to match their careers. Dishy Rishi and his Savile Row suits are out. Now we're in the Starmer era of stylish glasses and tailored suits paired with Rayner's bold - yet often still whimsically quirky - power dresses. Fashion designer Josh Birch Jones told MailOnline as Starmer became more and more powerful, there was a 'notable transformation' in his style. Meanwhile, fellow fashion designer Jashaan Gill said while he hoped Rayner's sartorial pazazz would endure, it would be interesting to see whether she dulls down her style - something Gill thought would be a mistake. One thing is for certain, Gill said - both Rayner and Starmer will need to have robust skin routines if they are to keep their youthful looks throughout their time in power.

The Labour PM's measured tone especially tickled some viewers - including one who thought he sounded like a tired mother during a holiday trip with the kids.

As Britain's first MP to be born in the 21st Century, Labour 's Sam Carling is now the youngest Commons member, leading him to affectionately be known as the 'Baby of the House'.

Anatomy of a 'loveless landslide': How Labour's historic victory was won on apathy and division

Sir Keir Starmer's party achieved almost two-thirds of Westminster's 650 seats, despite barely winning one in three votes across the UK. It meant they secured a majority rivaling that achieved by Tony Blair in 1997. To put Labour's 'super meh-jority' into context, even Jeremy Corbyn bagged a bigger share of Britain's popular vote when Theresa May defeated him in 2017. It means Sir Keir's party has benefited from the most skewed result in modern political history, all thanks to the catastrophic decline in Conservative support that saw the Blue Wall crumble and cost a record number of serving Cabinet ministers their job. Rishi Sunak's party slumped to just 121 seats following the July 4 count, signalling their worst ever result.

Rishi Sunak's neighbours look forward to seeing more of  his 'lovely' wife Akshata Murty

Rishi Sunak 's neighbours have said they are excited to see more of the former Prime Minister and his 'lovely' wife Akshata Murty after they were booted from No 10 yesterday following a Labour landslide. People living in the tiny North Yorkshire village of Kirby Sigston claimed that the ousted premier, who lives in a private late-Georgian house in the area, is 'too nice to be a politician'. Mr Sunak moved to the village with his tech firm heiress wife and two daughters, Krishna and Anoushka, after the Tory leader was elected MP for the now defunct Richmond constituency in 2015. The quaint spot is populated by a scattered collection of farms, cottages and manor houses with the last property to be sold fetching £800,000, according to Zoopla. With a castle dating back to 1336, Kirby Sigston is steeped in history and the village boasts a church with a 12th century knave and a 13th century chancel.

Bizarre moment X Factor star Katie Waissel pops up on Question Time to ask about Putin

After being referred to by host Fiona Bruce as 'the woman in the green top', the celebrity asked Steve Reed MP: 'In your opening words you mentioned about Vladimir Putin and so I wanted to just ask if the Labour party was privy to any information that the United Kingdom may not be. 'I'm just curious as to why you would mention that and should we be privy to this information.' People across social media were shocked to see the star on the programme,

It's official: Welsh voices are proper lush. The accent heard from the likes of Richard Burton, Rob Brydon or Catherine Zeta-Jones has been deemed the most calming in Britain.

Midsomer Murders is one of Britain's best-loved television shows, regularly pulling in millions of viewers thanks to its bucolic scenes of rural life alongside a notoriously high body count.

Three Lions fans paint their towns red (and white) as they toast England making the Euro

England fans roared as the Three Lions finally broke Switzerland down on penalties in the quarter-final of the European Championship this evening. After a nail-biting 120 minutes in Dusseldorf, supporters did their best to see the national team through to victory - but silence echoed through the stadium as the two teams stepped up to decide the match with a shootout after being held to 1-1. With an early save from goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, the England players' heads were lifted for the team to cruise on to victory, slotting home all five penalties before the terraces erupted back into life.

The internet has gone into pandemonium as England walk away victorious from their quarter final Euro 2024 clash with Switzerland, using the arts of memes to express their joy.

Matt Willis shocks his followers with HUGE black tattoo of wife Emma as the pair celebrate

The musician made sure to showcase his dedication and love to his wife Emma as he honoured their 16th wedding anniversary with an inking on Thursday.  The Busted frontman, 41, took to Instagram to share a snap of his new tattoo as he shocked fans with a large inking of Emma in a plunging black dress.  Taking up his entire right calf, the detailed illustration of Emma is surrounded by a black background, ensuring there is no missing it on his leg. 

The semi-detached pad, located the shadows of Liverpool's Anfield stadium, looks like any normal home with a kitchen, dining room and lounge on the ground floor.

The elusive mastermind behind Anne's style: How the Princess Royal's live-in dresser has

Over the course of decades, Princess Anne has rightly earned a reputation for stylish thrift with her regular recycling of outfits. The Princess Royal will happily appear in trusty favourites - some of which are older than her children - at high-profile events. But the woman who has played a key role in Anne's fashion choices since the 1990s is far more elusive than her famous boss. Veronica Cain, Anne's live-in dresser, was honoured last month in the King's birthday honours list - with a Bar to her existing Royal Victorian Order medal. Although no images of her are publicly available, Ms Cain certainly makes an impression through the medium of Anne's public outings. Cain has not only dressed the Princess Royal with impeccable taste but has also cultivated a style that resonates across generations, including the discerning Gen Z and the ever-evolving TikTok crowd. Veronica Cain's journey with the Princess Royal began more than three decades ago. At Gatcombe Park, Anne's 730-acre country home, each of her outfits is meticulously catalogued, dust-wrapped and stored in cool surroundings, together with its matching accessories, to ensure they stand the test of time.

From Welsh gold rings to elaborate cakes: The fascinating royal wedding traditions -

Traditionally, an elaborate tiered fruitcake (left, the cake made for Princess Anne's wedding in 1973) is the preferred choice for royal weddings. However, rather than serving it during the wedding breakfast, it's customary for guests to receive a slice by post after the event. The tradition of using Welsh gold in the wedding rings of the Royal Family dates back to 1923. Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, later Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, wore a ring made from a gold nugget mined from the Clogau mine in Bontddu, Wales, when she tied the knot with the Duke of York, later King George VI. In 2011, Prince William (centre) continued royal tradition by wearing military uniform on his wedding day. The precedent was started by Prince Albert. Queen Victoria also started the tradition of wearing a wreath of orange blossom on her wedding day. This custom extended into the 20th century by featuring at the weddings of Queen Mary, the Queen Mother, and Queen Elizabeth II.

   

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Throughout her career, the vice president has been repeatedly forced to deny that her relationship with former San Francisco Willie Brown - 31 years her junior - was the main stepping stone in her political career. The fling may have fizzled long ago, but in the decades since, Harris has struggled to shirk her association with Brown, whom she once described as 'an albatross hanging around my neck.'

JONATHAN MCEVOY AT SILVERSTONE: They came like Spitfires through the gloom at the old airfield, three British drivers warming the crowd that huddled in hope and rose in joy.

Naina Schintee posted an image of the piece of ham on Facebook and users were quick to compare it to influential film director Alfred Hitchcock.

Heartbreaking doorbell-cam footage shows excited US family preparing for arrival of baby... then returning home days later with an urn of ashes

The couple, from Naples, Florida , had just asked Jessie's sister and brother-in-law to be the godparents of Matthew just two days before he was born. Footage of the couple leaving the home of Jessie and Nate shows the elated duo happy as can be after being asked. Just weeks later, that same happy couple can be seen carrying the urn carrying the remains of Matthew back into their home, dressed in black and both devastated.

A heartbroken family have paid tribute to 'funny, kind and intelligent' teenager, Jonathan Debnam (pictured), 14, who was killed after being hit by a bus in Shortstown, Bedfordshire on Thursday.

Horrific tragedy struck moments after this July 4 video when US dad, 41, decided to put lit firework on his top hat

Allen Ray McGrew, 41, had been celebrating the 4th of July on Thursday evening at a neighborhood block party in Summerville, Dorchester County. Dressed as Uncle Sam, footage captured by his wife Paige showed McGrew dancing a jig in his full festive rig out as he celebrated the holiday. Witnesses told investigators that McGrew had placed a large firework on the top hat he was wearing, before lighting it - causing the device to explode.

Rachel Coler Mulholland - who has has 762K followers on TikTok - even provides a sample script for parents to use, to help get the awkward 'birds and the bees' conversation started.

Our neighbour built Berlin wall fence around his garden but we HATE it

Residents of the Wiltshire Road estate in Skelton-in-Cleveland, North Yorkshire, have seen their formerly peaceful existence destroyed after steel worker Gary Partlett's fence pitted neighbour against neighbour. Mr Partlett, 49, says he didn't feel safe in his one bedroom bungalow and wanted to protect his garden and ornamental fish pond from vandalism. However, his handiwork following lockdown in 2021 caused outrage among his neighbours who launched a blizzard of complaints to the local authority. Most complained that the 6ft fence made it impossible to see oncoming traffic at a busy junction of three connecting roads. Others were just as furious at the 'shoddy' and 'slapdash' workmanship that went into the structure, even though Mr Partlett insists it was done with care, using sympathetic materials which cost him £1,600.

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Live and let cry! Terrifying video reveals truth behind famous James Bond crocodile scene: 'I have questions'

Outtakes which show the iconic scene from 1973's Live and Let Die have left Bond fans in disbelief. In the final cut, James Bond, played by Roger Moore, is seen making his escape over a body of water by stepping on the back of three snapping crocodiles.

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Posting to the popular cleaning tips Facebook page Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips, which has over 620,000 members, one individual named Sandra shared before and after pictures of her patio.

Laura Caine, 40, said she is struggling to manage costs with her £1,000-a-month universal credit payment and husband Martin's £50,000 games programmer salary.

Martin Peel (pictured), 53, paid an artist £1,200 for a bull mural to be painted on the side of his pub called The Bull's Head in Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire.

Body parts belonging to Stuart Everett, 67, were first discovered at the Kersal Dale beauty spot on April 4, and have subsequently been found at four other sites around Salford.

Partnering with British supplement brand Perfectil, esthetician Katie Onyejekwe has debunked six beauty myths - as it's revealed four in ten women fall for hacks that produce little to no results.

Billionaire heir Anant Ambani and fiancée Radhika Merchant flaunt their wealth in gold

Anant Ambani, the son of Asia's richest man, and his fiancée Radhika Merchant, the daughter of a multi-millionaire, were all smiles as they posed at a lavish pre-wedding ceremony in Mumbai today. The 'grand finale' of preparations for their wedding next Friday saw the happy couple joined by a host of famous guests, including Bollywood stars and famous cricketers, at a venue adorned with bouquets of flowers, glass chandeliers and a red carpet. Anant wore a black and gold jacket adorned with floral patterns, and a pair of black trousers, while his fiancée opted for a traditional silver dress decorated with embroidery and an olive shawl, and a weighty necklace carrying a large green stone.  

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Help, I'm hot and homeless! Atlanta man goes viral for his good looks after pleading for

Bigbossd Escobar, who is originally from St. Louis, went onto a Facebook group on June 30 to ask if anyone in Atlanta had a room he could move into after losing his home. Soon after he published the post, other members of the group started commenting on his eyes and suggested that he should become a model. In a update posted today, he told his followers that he will meeting with a model maker named K'la Inman to start his career.

   

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