BBC presenter sexual misconduct scandal embroils U.K. network in “war” with a media competitor

[ad_1] London — BBC chief Tim Davie on Tuesday insisted on allowing a high-profile presenter accused of paying a teenager for sexually explicit images to remain anonymous, despite mounting calls for his identity to be revealed. The accusations fueled a fifth straight day of fevered frontpage headlines in the British media, with the publicly funded BBC … Read more

Ex PM resigns from parliament over partygate report – SUCH TV

[ad_1] Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson shocked Britain on Friday by quitting as a lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament. Johnson quit after receiving the results of an investigation by lawmakers over misleading statements he made to Parliament about “Partygate”. In a statement, he accused opponents of trying to … Read more

Prince Harry loses legal bid to regain special police protection in U.K., even at his own expense

[ad_1] London — Prince Harry has lost a bid to bring a legal challenge against the U.K. government over its refusal to allow him to pay privately for personal police protection for himself and his family when the estranged royals visit Britain. Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, gave up … Read more

First babies born in Britain using DNA from 3 people – Times of India

[ad_1] LONDON: Britain’s fertility regulator on Wednesday confirmed the births of the UK’s first babies created using an experimental technique combining DNA from three people, an effort to prevent the children from inheriting rare genetic diseases. Britain’s human fertilization and embryology authority said fewer than five babies have been born this way in the UK … Read more

No roles for Princes Harry or Andrew in King Charles’ coronation

[ad_1] London — Buckingham Palace revealed just hours before King Charles III’s coronation on Saturday that neither the monarch’s son Prince Harry nor his brother Prince Andrew would have formal roles in the ceremony, according to Britain’s Press Association news agency. The two princes will not join the procession behind the newly-crowned king and queen as … Read more

Young King Charles was plagued by bullying, former classmate says

[ad_1] London — King Charles III, from a very young age, cut an isolated figure, according to those who knew him.  “He was always just a little bit of an outsider to start with,” Johnny Stonborough, who was a classmate of the now-king at Gordonstoun School in Scotland, told CBS News. Stonborough’s recollection of his classmate … Read more

William and Kate visit a London pub amid coronation preparations

[ad_1] London — Prince William and his wife Kate visited a London pub Thursday, and the Prince of Wales stepped behind the bar to pull a pint of “Kingmaker” ale two days before his father King Charles III’s coronation ceremony. The Prince and Princess of Wales dropped into the Dog and Duck in central London’s Soho entertainment district … Read more

Pictures of King Charles coronation rehearsal give sneak preview

[ad_1] London preps for coronation London makes final preparations for King Charles III’s coronation 04:17 London — Hundreds of soldiers marched from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey in the early hours of Wednesday morning as part of a rehearsal amid preparations for King Charles III’s coronation ceremony on Saturday. British forces march down The Mall, with … Read more

New Paramount+ documentary takes an unprecedented look at the life of King Charles III

[ad_1] New Paramount+ documentary takes an unprecedented look at the life of King Charles III – CBS News Watch CBS News Ahead of the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday, Paramount+ is out with a new documentary looking at the life of Britain’s new monarch, “King Charles: The Boy Who Walked Alone.” CBS News … Read more

Coronation fever: Meet a royal superfan from the U.S. braving the weather to camp out in a prime spot

[ad_1] What to expect from King Charles’ coronation How King Charles’ coronation will differ from Queen Elizabeth’s 02:41 London — With days to go until King Charles III’ coronation, some royal superfans have already camped out in central London to secure a front row spot for the historic day. That includes Donna Werner, who came all … Read more