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Death of New Orleans attack victim has impacted Royal Family in a devastatingly personal way | UK News

Members of the Royal Family are often among the first to extend condolences to families of those who have been impacted by incidents of serious crime.

But this one impacts them in a devastatingly personal way.

King Charles and Prince William were both informed through official channels that Edward Pettifer, 31, had been killed in the New Orleans terror attack on New Year’s Day.

Edward Pettifer, who died in the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans. Pic: Met Police
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Edward Pettifer. Pic: Met Police

Mr Pettifer, from Chelsea, was the stepson of Prince William and Prince Harry’s former nanny, Alexandra Pettifer, more widely known as Tiggy Legge-Bourke.

From skiing holidays to school visits, Ms Legge-Bourke was known to be the brothers’ “favourite nanny” having looked after them between 1993 and 1999.

She was regarded as a reassuring presence through poignant and tumultuous moments, including their parents’ divorce and following the death of their mother, Princess Diana.

She was an older sister figure to the princess, a bond so deep the families remain in each other’s lives.

Alexandra Pettifer, better known as Tiggy Legge-Bourke. File pic: PA
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Alexandra Pettifer, better known as Tiggy Legge-Bourke. File pic: PA

Ms Legge-Bourke attended both of their weddings with her son, Tom, Mr Pettifer’s half-brother, who was a page boy at Prince William and Princess Kate’s wedding in 2011.

Prince Harry is the godfather to her other son, while she is the godmother to his son, Prince Archie.

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It’s understood the King is deeply saddened by Mr Pettifer’s passing and has been in touch with the family personally to share condolences.

Kensington Palace has also reached out to the Pettifer family in the wake of their eldest son’s tragic death.

Prince William says he and the Princess of Wales are deeply “shocked and saddened” at the news.

They, like Mr Pettifer’s family – and the families of the 13 other victims of this heinous attack – are devastated.

Cadbury ‘disappointed’ after losing royal warrant it has held since 1854 | Money News

Cadbury says it is “disappointed” after losing its royal warrant after 170 years.

The chocolate maker behind festive favourites such as Heroes and Dairy Milk is among the brands that have had their warrants withdrawn under King Charles.

The development was reported in a list published by Buckingham Palace’s Royal Warrant Holders Association.

Warrants are granted as a special mark of recognition to people or companies who have regularly supplied goods or services to the royal household.

Cadbury was first granted the warrant in 1854.

Unilever, which owns consumer brands Dove and Lipton, was also stripped of its warrant.

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It comes after the King was urged by campaign group B4Ukraine to take warrants from companies “still operating in Russia” after the invasion of Ukraine.

B4Ukraine named Mondelez, which owns Cadbury, and Unilever, in its campaign.

A Mondelez International spokesperson said: “Whilst we are disappointed to be one of hundreds of other businesses and brands in the UK to not have a new warrant awarded, we are proud to have previously held one, and we fully respect the decision.”

A Unilever spokesperson said: “We are very proud of the long history our brands have supplying the royal household and of the warrants they have been awarded during this time, most recently by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

“The granting of royal warrants is a matter for the royal household.”

The Royal Year: Prince William and Kate | UK News

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Niall Paterson and Sky News royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills chart a remarkable year for the Royal Family – a year Prince William has described as being the “hardest” of his life.

Our second episode looks at heir to the throne Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales. Niall and Rhiannon discuss the frenzy leading up to Kate’s cancer diagnosis, and the family’s reaction to it.

Plus, how is William redefining how he wants to do royalty, and how does that shape up for his future as King?

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Prince Andrew will not join rest of Royal Family for Christmas after ‘Chinese spy’ Yang Tengbo named | UK News

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson will not join the rest of the Royal Family for Christmas at Sandringham, Sky News understands.

It comes after an alleged Chinese spy with links to the Duke of York was publicly named for the first time as High Court restrictions were lifted on Monday afternoon.

Yang Tengbo, previously described as a “close confidant” of the royal, had been known only as “H6” after a court imposed an anonymity order.

But in a statement on Monday the businessman said the “widespread description of me as a ‘spy’ is entirely untrue”.

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Last week, he lost an appeal over a decision to bar him from entering the UK on national security grounds.

On Friday, Prince Andrew said he “ceased all contact” with the Chinese businessman.

In a statement from his office, the Duke of York said he had cut ties following “advice” from officials but insisted the pair had never discussed anything of a “sensitive nature”.

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Prince Andrew has been present over the festive period at Sandringham for the last two years. The year before, the late Queen cancelled her traditional visit to the Norfolk estate to remain at Windsor Castle.

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The duke also joined other members of the Royal Family at Sandringham in 2019 in what was then his first public appearance since stepping down from official royal duties over his friendship with convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.

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Last year, Prince Andrew was seen walking alongside the other royals to church for the family’s Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church.

For the first time in decades, he was joined by his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.

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Sarah Ferguson attended the Royal Family’s Christmas Day service at St. Mary Magdalene’s church last year. Pic: PA

Though Sarah had not joined the family at church for many years, it is thought she had been a guest at Sandringham for Christmas lunch in recent times.

Before last year, she was last seen walking to church with members of the family, including the late Queen, in the early 1990s.

Royal Mail deliveries to Clyde Tower in East Kilbride suspended after postal workers ‘threatened with dog’ | UK News

Royal Mail has suspended deliveries to a tower block in South Lanarkshire after two postal workers were reportedly threatened by a tenant with a dog.

Residents of Clyde Tower in East Kilbride have been notified their mail will now have to be collected from their nearest Post Office, around a mile away.

Royal Mail said an occupant threatened a postie in May, which included threats to use a dog.

An exemption was put in place to halt deliveries to the resident along with all those on the same floor.

This has now been extended to the whole tower block following a second incident in October which reportedly saw a new postie followed throughout the building and threatened once again with the use of a dog.

Royal Mail said the decision was not made lightly, but the postal firm had to prioritise the safety of its workers.

A spokesperson said: “We take the welfare of our posties very seriously and, where necessary, will take steps to ensure their safety.

“We will continue to assess the current exemption, however, it is our priority that posties are able to carry out their duties without fear of violence.”

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In a letter sent to residents, occupants were told Police Scotland had been informed of the latest incident.

The force was contacted for comment.

Craig Jardine, South Lanarkshire Council’s head of property services, said: “We are aware of the situation in Clyde Tower and are currently conducting a robust investigation into the matter.”

Prince William aiming to carry out duties with ‘a smaller R in the royal’ | UK News

Prince William has given his clearest indication to date of how he thinks the monarchy should work – by doing his duties with “a smaller R in the royal”.

The Prince of Wales spoke about how he is “trying to do it differently” as he prepared to leave Cape Town after his week-long South Africa tour, adding he thought there should be “more empathetic leadership around the world”.

Asked about whether he is consciously doing tours and royal engagements in a different way, William said: “I can only describe what I’m trying to do, and that’s trying to do it differently and I’m trying to do it for my generation.

“And to give you more of an understanding around it, I’m doing it with maybe a smaller R in the royal, if you like, that’s maybe a better way of saying it.”

Elaborating on what that meant to him, the 42-year-old said: “So it’s more about impact philanthropy, collaboration, convening, and helping people.

“And I’m also going to throw empathy in there as well, because I really care about what I do. It helps impact people’s lives. And I think we could do with some more empathetic leadership around the world.”

Speaking about his specific environmental and homelessness projects, as well as possibly his future role ahead, the first-in-line to the throne said: “So that’s what I’m trying to bring, that’s what Catherine is trying to bring as well.

“And I sit here right now doing Earthshot and doing all the projects I’m doing, like Homewards as well. And who knows what’s going to come next, but it all centres around those values of trying to help deliver change and make those lives better.”

06/11/2024. Cape Town, South Africa. The Prince of Wales attends the Earthshot Prize Awards 2024 at the Green Point Shared Fields in Cape Town. His Royal Highness joined innovators, policy makers and internationally renowned talent to celebrate the 2024 cohort of fifteen global Finalists before the five Winners were announced. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace
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The Prince of Wales attends the Earthshot Prize awards in Cape Town. Pic: Andrew Parsons/Kensington Palace

A ‘brutal’ year

In the same interview, Prince William had spoken about how “brutal” the past year had been, with his wife and father diagnosed with cancer.

Asked if Kate may potentially be joining him for more engagements and visits, he hinted at more overseas travel.

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“I think hopefully Catherine will be doing a bit more next year, so, we’ll have some more trips maybe lined up”.

But when asked about the children joining them for more duties, he added: “Family-wise, you’ll have to wait a little bit longer because obviously they’re at school and I think that takes priority (over) everything else.”

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Prince William spoke at the end of his tour in South Africa to celebrate the fourth year of his annual Earthshot Prize.

On Saturday night, he was joined by the Princess of Wales as they arrived at the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Royal Navy pilot killed in helicopter crash in Channel named as Lieutenant Rhodri Leyshon | UK News

A Royal Navy pilot killed when a helicopter ditched in the Channel has been named as 31-year-old Lieutenant Rhodri Leyshon.

The aircraft came down on Wednesday during night-flying exercises with aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Three people were on board the Merlin Mk4 when it ditched off the Dorset coast.

The other crew were rescued and taken to hospital but the Ministry of Defence said their injuries are not serious.

“Rhod was so immeasurably loved by his parents, siblings, partner, friends and family and he was devoted to them. Our lives will never be the same without him,” said a family statement.

“We are all so very proud of the talented, passionate, strong and loyal man he was. We will always have him in our hearts. Our wonderful boy.”

Lieutenant Leyshon was a “shining light with a bright future”, said commanding officer Colonel Mark Johnson, from Yeovilton airbase in Somerset.

“He epitomised our team spirit and his loss leaves a huge hole in all our hearts,” he added.

Lt Leyshon joined the Wales URNU (University Royal Naval Unit) in 2010 and was commissioned in 2014.

Merlin Mk4 helicopter on manoeuvres aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth in 2018.
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A Merlin Mk4 on HMS Queen Elizabeth in 2018. Pic: Crown copyright/MOD

The Royal Navy described him as one of its “most trusted and highly capable aircraft captains and instructors”.

He served with 845 Naval Air Squadron and had been deployed to the US, Caribbean and Norway.

For the last 18 months, he served with 846 Naval Air Squadron.

“I flew with Lt Leyshon just a few days ago and personally attest to both his professionalism as a pilot and his warmth as a character,” said Air Vice-Marshal Alastair Smith.

“He will be sorely missed by the squadron, the Commando Helicopter Force and the wider Joint Aviation Command.”

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Tracking data showed two Merlins from Yeovilton operating off Dorset on Wednesday, with both airborne at 8.40pm but disappearing by 8.52pm.

An investigation into the incident is under way.

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Merlin helicopters do not have ejection seats so crew must try to land in a major emergency,” said Sky News military analyst Sean Bell.

He said personnel undertake extensive training on how to free themselves in a ditching scenario.

The Merlin Mk4 is used by Royal Marines and has been deployed globally for disaster relief.

According to the Royal Navy, it is considered the “world’s most advanced amphibious battlefield helicopter” and can carry up to 24 troops.

Royal Navy seizes cocaine worth £40m from Caribbean smugglers | World News

A British warship has seized cocaine with a street value of more than £40m from drug traffickers in the Caribbean, the Royal Navy has said.

HMS Trent confiscated half a tonne, or 506kg, of the Class A narcotic after it intercepted a speed boat suspected to be smuggling cocaine around 120 nautical miles (138 miles/222km) south of the Dominican Republic earlier this month.

The vessel has taken close to seven tonnes of drugs worth £551m from traffickers in six busts this year.

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Three smugglers were handed over to US authorities for prosecution. Pic: Royal Navy

Royal Marines and US Coast Guard boarded the smugglers’ boat, supported by a US Maritime Patrol Aircraft flying overhead.

The smugglers threw their cargo overboard, but all contraband was seized and three smugglers were handed over to US authorities for prosecution, along with the drugs.

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Royal Marines and US Coast Guard boarded the suspected smugglers’ boat. Pic: Royal Navy

HMS Trent’s Commanding Officer, Commander Tim Langford, said: “This successful operation with our American partners demonstrates HMS Trent’s ability to support trafficking operations in the Caribbean Sea.”

“Every member of my team can be proud of another significant haul – the sixth this year.”

The Royal Navy said in a statement the latest seizure underscores its “vital role in maintaining maritime security and upholding international law both at home and abroad”.

“HMS Trent has now seized 6,995kg of drugs in 2024 as part of this multinational effort, working closely with the US Coast Guard and the Joint Interagency Task Force (South),” it added.

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The ship will stay in the Caribbean during hurricane season (June to November) “to stem the flow of illegal cargo through the region”, the Navy said.

Armed Forces minister Luke Pollard said: “We are sending a clear message to drug traffickers that nowhere is safe and we will disrupt and dismantle their operations wherever they are in the world.”

Buckingham Palace visitors to get chance to re-enact iconic Royal Family balcony moment… almost | UK News

Members of the public are getting their chance to have their own balcony moment at Buckingham Palace… almost.

For the first time ever the centre room behind the palace’s famous balcony will open to groups of visitors.

Next week, ticket holders will have the opportunity to look around the room where the royal family gather on big occasions before stepping out to see the public.

But rather than being allowed out onto the balcony the doors will remain shut and they’ll have the chance to look at the view down the Mall through the net curtains instead.

The tour of the East Wing is a new addition to the annual palace summer opening.

Final preparations are made in the Principal Corridor, where a member of Royal Collection Trust staff tends to a brass work cabinet, in the East Wing of Buckingham Palace, London, which is being opened to visitors for the first time this summer, when special guided tours of the Principal Floor will be available to visitors in July and August. Picture date: Monday July 8, 2024.
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Almost 6,000 tickets were made available but were sold out within hours of going on sale in April.

Caroline de Guitaut, surveyor of the King’s works of art, said: “It was Prince Albert’s idea to have a balcony at Buckingham Palace, because he saw it as a way of enabling the royal family to connect with the people, and of course that’s exactly how, in a sense, it continues to be used on important occasions.

“But it began to be used very early on in Queen Victoria’s reign, from 1851 waving off the troops to the Crimean War and welcoming them back on return.”

Final preparations are made in the Centre Room, where members of Royal Collection Trust staff tend to a chandelier, in the East Wing of Buckingham Palace, London, which is being opened to visitors for the first time this summer, when special guided tours of the Principal Floor will be available to visitors in July and August. Picture date: Monday July 8, 2024.
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Final preparations are made in the Principal Corridor, where a member of Royal Collection Trust staff tends to a Chinese pagoda, in the East Wing of Buckingham Palace, London, which is being opened to visitors for the first time this summer, when special guided tours of the Principal Floor will be available to visitors in July and August. Picture date: Monday July 8, 2024.
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Final preparations are made in the Yellow Drawing Room, where a member of Royal Collection Trust staff tends to the Kylin Clock, in the East Wing of Buckingham Palace, London, which is being opened to visitors for the first time this summer, when special guided tours of the Principal Floor will be available to visitors in July and August. Picture date: Monday July 8, 2024.
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The palace’s East Wing was built between 1847 and 1849 to accommodate Queen Victoria’s growing family, and the development enclosed the former open horse-shoe shaped royal residence.

For the past five years it’s been undergoing refurbishment work. More than 3,500 pieces of art had to be removed and safely stored. Around 47,000 floorboards had to be removed and re-laid.

Guided tours of the East Wing will take visitors along much of the 240ft-long principal corridor, and include the yellow drawing room and centre room behind the balcony.

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The yellow drawing room features an oriental-style fireplace from George IV’s seaside pleasure palace – the Brighton Pavilion, an elaborate gilded curtain rail and even some of the pavilion’s wallpaper that was discovered in storage by George V’s wife, Queen Mary and hung at her request.

Highlights in the centre room include a newly restored glass chandelier, shaped to resemble a lotus flower, and two Chinese 18th-century imperial silk wall hangings, presented to Victoria by Guangxu, Emperor of China, to mark her Diamond Jubilee in 1897.

While tickets for the East Wing tour are sold out, visitors with a standard ticket for the place’s state rooms will be able to tour the 19 rooms used by the royal family for official entertaining.

In the ballroom, they can view artist Jonathan Yeo’s new portrait of the King, with its striking red background.

Prince Louis dances to the bagpipes as royal children watch Trooping the Colour | UK News

The Princess of Wales beamed as she appeared with her children for Trooping the Colour – complete with Prince Louis dancing along to the bagpipes.

It was Kate’s first public appearance since her cancer diagnosis was announced, and the crowds of people lining The Mall in London were doubtlessly there in large part to catch a glimpse of the princess.

She and her three children were cheered by crowds as they ventured out from Buckingham Palace in a carriage procession, while the Prince of Wales accompanied them on horseback.

When the royal carriages came to a stop it was Prince Louis, her youngest son, who was first to jump down followed by Prince George and his sister Princess Charlotte.

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Wearing a pale outfit decorated with a white and navy ribbon and a broad-brimmed matching hat, Kate smiled as she and her children watched the Trooping ceremony from a window overlooking Horse Guards Parade.

Much attention was paid to Prince Louis, who stole the show two years ago by pulling faces during the military flypast.

While there appeared to be no similar mischief this year, at one point the young prince could be seen dancing along during the quick march of the Scots Guards to Highland Laddie.

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Just six years’ old, Prince Louis’ attention did appear to waver once or twice as he was seen yawning while watching the parade from the window at the Duke of Wellington’s former office.

At one point, his gaze turned to what appeared to be a blind cord in the building.

Later, the Royal Family stepped out onto the Buckingham Palace balcony to watch the RAF flypast.

The royal children looked up and later waved to the crowds as the series of jets including Typhoons and F-35s roared overhead.

Prince George, the Prince of Wales, Prince Louis, the Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte, King Charles and Queen Camilla .
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Princess of Wales and King Charles stand on the balcony at Buckingham Palace to watch the RAF flypast.
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Prince Louis appeared very interested in the planes flying above the capital, while his sister Princess Charlotte calmly watched proceedings as she stood next to him at the balcony.

The future king, Prince George, chatted with his father, Prince William, who was seen pointing out things to his eldest son.