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Today (August 15) Princess Anne celebrates her 72nd birthday. The Queen 's only daughter still plays a key working role and last year carried out 387 engagements, more than any other royal . Although these days she mainly makes headlines for her incredible hard work, in the past it has been her relationship dramas. READ MORE: Princess Anne's priceless reaction as she was mistaken for Prince Charles in blunder The year 1992 is most notable for Prince Charles ' separation from Princess Diana , but it was the same year Anne split from first husband Captain Mark Phillips. Their marriage was overflowing with drama, infidelity and conflict. They first met in 1968 but didn't get together immediately, with Anne instead dating Andrew Parker Bowles - the man who went on to marry Camilla Parker Bowles. Anne and Mark later rekindled things and announced their engagement in May 1973, marrying on November 14 that year in a Westminster Abbey ceremony watched by over 500 … [Read more...] about Inside Princess Anne’s wild love life – from bodyguard romps to love letter scandal

Ukraine: 'Russia is losing too' says President Zelensky SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces have reported heavy Russian shelling and attempts to advance on several towns in the eastern region of Donetsk - but have so far managed to repel many of the attacks. A post on the Facebook page of the Ukrainian military’s Southern Operational Command said: “Our missile and artillery units, within the framework of fire missions, ensured confirmed losses of the enemy in the amount of 31 rockets, one T-72 tank, two self-propelled Pion guns, one self-propelled artillery, one Sani mortar complex and two units of automotive equipment. Related articles Brexit: Truss told to scrap Sunak’s ‘global tax … [Read more...] about Two more down: Zelensky’s heroes BATTER more warehouses as woes mount for Putin

Princess Anne 'does the heavy lifting' says Palmer SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Princess Royal's birthday has been marked online by the Royal Family Twitter account, the social media handle which represents only the Queen and all members of the Firm who don't have their own official online accounts. The tweet read: "Wishing The Princess Royal a happy birthday today!" Related articles Royal: Sussex fury as Duchess told to 'shut up' Meghan Markle feud with US A-lister in wedding dress row EXPOSED This message was accompanied by a picture of Princess Anne taken in May during The Not Forgotten Association Garden Party she hosted. In the candid snap, the Queen's daughter can be seen … [Read more...] about Happy birthday, Anne! Queen’s matter of fact message to her daughter on her birthday

Boris Johnson 'nostalgia' among tory members says expert SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info As the end of the Tory leadership race nears, a poll finds outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson would win the race hands down if given the chance to run to get re-elected Prime Minister. The Conservative membership – the 180,000 voters who will elect the next Tory leader and Prime Minister – would favour Boris Johnson over candidates Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss . In a hypothetical race with Boris Johnson on the ballot, 68 percent of Tory members would rather Mr Johnson remain Prime Minister than Mr Sunak and 63 percent would prefer him to Ms Truss. Related articles 'Tory Party MUST put Boris on the ballot - for … [Read more...] about ‘Johnson nostalgia!’ Tories want Boris back as Prime Minister, poll reveals

Oxford Street: Emergency services cordon off Poland Street SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The attack happened on Poland Street in Soho, with emergency services being alerted to the stabbing at 11.40am today. Police and paramedics arrived at the scene and found a man who had sustained stab wounds. Related articles Soaring energy bills to close pubs and restaurants Princess Anne’s incredible multi-million pound fortune explored Despite the best efforts of the paramedics, the man was pronounced dead around 40 minutes later. A man has been arrested in connection to the incident. The road has been cordoned off by Metropolitan Police officers while an investigation into his death is carried out. The … [Read more...] about Oxford Street stabbing: Armed police lock down London after man killed in broad daylight

Princess Diana: Ed Perkins on public’s reaction to funeral SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Meghan and Prince Harry sent shockwaves across the Royal Family and Britain in January 2020 when they announced their intention to step back as full-time working members of the Firm. In a lengthy statement, the pair outlined how they were hoping their position within the Firm would change, saying they wanted to live between the UK and North America and to become financially independent from the Sovereign Grant while still carrying out some royal duties. Related articles Royal Family LIVE: 'Desperate' Harry and Meghan spark fierce backlash Harry's 'alternative royal plot' as Duke to hit UK while William away … [Read more...] about Frenzy over Meghan and Harry bombshell exit from Firm likened to ‘entirety of Diana life’

Princess Anne 'does the heavy lifting' says Palmer SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Today marks Princess Anne 's 72nd birthday, with goodwill wished across the globe and the Commonwealth. Among those celebrating the occasion is Anne's mother, the Queen and the Royal Family, whose Twitter account tweeted: "Wishing The Princess Royal a happy birthday today!" Accompanying the message was a picture of Anne taken earlier this year when she hosted The Not Forgotten Association Garden Party, seen chatting with her smiling guests during the interaction. Trending Other members of The Firm to post included Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, who said: "Wishing a very happy birthday to The Princess Royal … [Read more...] about Princess Anne’s unlikely career after eyeing alternative path: ‘Would’ve been an engineer’

By DEREK GATOPOULOS KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A United Nations-chartered ship loaded with 23,000 metric tons of Ukrainian grain destined for Ethiopia was getting ready Sunday to set sail from a Black Sea port, the first shipment of its kind in a program to assist countries facing famine. The Brave Commander cargo ship plans to leave the Ukrainian port of Yuzhne, east of Odesa, and sail to Djibouti, where the grain will be unloaded and transferred to Ethiopia under the World Food Program initiative. Ukraine and Russia reached a deal with Turkey on July 22 to restart Black Sea grain deliveries, addressing the major export disruption that has occurred since Russia invaded Ukraine in February. Ethiopia is one of five countries that the U.N. considers at risk of starvation. “The capacity is there. The grain is there. The demand is there across the world and in particular, these countries,” Denise Brown, the U.N. resident coordinator in Ukraine, told The Associated Press. “So if the … [Read more...] about Ship carrying grain for Ethiopia ready to leave Ukraine

New York (CNN) In the latest sign of turbulence in the US economy, New York-area manufacturing suffered a large and unexpected setback in August, according to a survey released on Monday. The New York Federal Reserve said its Empire State Manufacturing Survey plunged by 42 points in August to -31.3. That marks the second-largest monthly decline on record for this closely watched gauge of economic activity. The biggest drop was recorded in April 2020, when the economy was ravaged by the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. The August reading leaves the Empire State survey at its lowest point since May 2020 and at among the lowest levels since the survey launched in April 2002. Any reading below zero indicates a contraction. "The headline general business conditions index plummeted," the report said. "New orders and shipments plunged, and unfilled orders declined." Economists had expected a more modest slowdown in the survey that would still signal … [Read more...] about New York manufacturing suffers near-record plunge

A woman who traded in her husband for her step-son revealed she is now expecting their second child. Marina Balmasheva, 37, from Russia, already has a 20-months-old daughter with Vladimir 'Vova' Shavyrin, now 23. She has known him since he was seven, calls him 'the most charming blue-eyes in the world', and was previously married to his father Alexey Shavyrin, 47, who now cares for their five adopted children. Marina, who is a popular Marina Balmasheva, 37, from Russia, already has a daughter with Vladimir 'Vova' Shavyrin, now 23, who she raised from the age of seven. The couple, who already share a daughter, Olga, pictured, are expecting their second child Marina showing her baby bump during her last pregnancy. She announced the news of her second pregnancy online, saying she was tired but happy '[We] are accepting your hearts and sincere wishes,' she posted to her 620,000 followers after announcing her pregnancy, receiving more than … [Read more...] about Woman, 37, who traded in her husband, 47, for his 23-year-old son reveals she’s expecting their second child