British royal family news reveals that the royal family is a stickler for details, and they wouldn’t have it any other way. It was reported well in advance of Queen Elizabeth’s death that her funeral arrangements were planned down to the final letter and in fact had a code name: Operation London Bridge.
Her successor King Charles is a meticulous planner and his own funeral has been plotted and named: Operation Menai Bridge.
This is not considered morbid at all, but a necessary part of being monarch. He is 75 years old and this year was diagnosed with cancer for which he is being treated. Here’s what to know about the regent’s inevitable funeral.
Royal Family News – The Regent’s Funeral Plans
According to reports, Princess Catherine will sing God Save the King to her husband Prince William at King Charles’ funeral.
This is a royal tradition...
Her successor King Charles is a meticulous planner and his own funeral has been plotted and named: Operation Menai Bridge.
This is not considered morbid at all, but a necessary part of being monarch. He is 75 years old and this year was diagnosed with cancer for which he is being treated. Here’s what to know about the regent’s inevitable funeral.
Royal Family News – The Regent’s Funeral Plans
According to reports, Princess Catherine will sing God Save the King to her husband Prince William at King Charles’ funeral.
This is a royal tradition...
- 5/19/2024
- by Tanya Clark
- Celebrating The Soaps
Earlier this year, in February, Buckingham Palace disclosed a statement confirming King Charles III’s diagnosis with a type of cancer, revealing ongoing treatment. Recent updates indicate a decline in King Charles’ health, prompting palace officials to maintain a constantly evolving plan for his anticipated funeral. Preparations for this solemn event commenced immediately after the burial of Queen Elizabeth and are now being updated daily.
King Charles. Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Palace Updates King Charles’s Funeral Plans Daily Amid His Cancer Battle
Amidst King Charles’ battle with cancer, the 75-year-old monarch has deliberately kept a low profile since February. According to The Daily Beast, the situation appears dire. A recent report from the outlet, citing an insider, shed light on the monarch’s declining health.
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King Charles. Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Palace Updates King Charles’s Funeral Plans Daily Amid His Cancer Battle
Amidst King Charles’ battle with cancer, the 75-year-old monarch has deliberately kept a low profile since February. According to The Daily Beast, the situation appears dire. A recent report from the outlet, citing an insider, shed light on the monarch’s declining health.
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- 4/26/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Legally, we cannot say that Josh Greenbaum’s “Strays” is meant for children. The film, despite its dog-centric storyline, is rated R, and frequently shows dogs humping and getting high, and probably will scare kids into thinking Will Forte’s demonic dog-hating Doug is the epitome of the inevitable horrors of adulthood.
Oddly, “Strays” will likely play best to an adolescent audience, because its humor is geared firmly toward the 13-year-old demographic. But that doesn’t mean it’s not enjoyable. To the contrary, “Strays” plays like a slow morphine drip into an oblivion in which Jamie Foxx’s voiceover acting as an adorably emotive Boston terrier named Bug is Oscar-worthy and Will Ferrell’s signature “who, me?” tone (perfected in “Elf”) is on full display as adorable mutt Reggie, a pet who unwittingly escapes a toxic relationship with aforementioned loser Doug. Just let it wash over you.
That is,...
Oddly, “Strays” will likely play best to an adolescent audience, because its humor is geared firmly toward the 13-year-old demographic. But that doesn’t mean it’s not enjoyable. To the contrary, “Strays” plays like a slow morphine drip into an oblivion in which Jamie Foxx’s voiceover acting as an adorably emotive Boston terrier named Bug is Oscar-worthy and Will Ferrell’s signature “who, me?” tone (perfected in “Elf”) is on full display as adorable mutt Reggie, a pet who unwittingly escapes a toxic relationship with aforementioned loser Doug. Just let it wash over you.
That is,...
- 8/17/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Last week, we were convinced that Medusa on The Masked Singer Season 9 was British singer-songwriter Bishop Briggs. However, after seeing the costumed celebrity’s new clues and her performance in episode 2, we’re getting on board with the fan theories that Medusa might actually be former Black Eyed Peas member Fergie. Here’s why it makes sense that Fergie could be hiding her identity on The Masked Singer.
[Spoiler alert: The following story contains spoilers for The Masked Singer Season 9 Episode 2, “Abba Night.”]
Medusa on ‘The Masked Singer’ | Fox // Fergie | Theo Wargo/Getty Images ‘The Masked Singer’ Medusa vs. Fergie voice and height comparison
For starters, we can’t ignore the similarities between Medusa’s voice and Fergie’s. She performed two more times in season 9 episode 2, “Abba Night” — a solo rendition of “Dancing Queen” and a battle against Night Owl to “Winner Takes It All.”.
Medusa’s performance of “Dancing Queen” is reminiscent of Fergie’s infamous...
[Spoiler alert: The following story contains spoilers for The Masked Singer Season 9 Episode 2, “Abba Night.”]
Medusa on ‘The Masked Singer’ | Fox // Fergie | Theo Wargo/Getty Images ‘The Masked Singer’ Medusa vs. Fergie voice and height comparison
For starters, we can’t ignore the similarities between Medusa’s voice and Fergie’s. She performed two more times in season 9 episode 2, “Abba Night” — a solo rendition of “Dancing Queen” and a battle against Night Owl to “Winner Takes It All.”.
Medusa’s performance of “Dancing Queen” is reminiscent of Fergie’s infamous...
- 2/23/2023
- by Elise Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Throughout the course of Sam Raimi's "Evil Dead" trilogy, Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell) has been through the wringer. As if it wasn't enough to chop off his own arm and attach a chainsaw to it to fight ghastly Deadites, Ash is sucked through a time portal that lands him in the Middle Ages in "Army of Darkness," the delightfully slapstick final installment in the series. Right after Ash flails around the portal with exaggerated despair, the title card flashes Bruce Campbell vs. Army Of Darkness — not Ash Williams, but Bruce Campbell, who embodies the boomstick-wielding anti-hero to such perfection, that his name precedes the actual title of the film. In the event of celebrating the 30th anniversary of Raimi's "Army of Darkness" this week, I want to talk about Campbell's defining performance as a badass, wisecracking a-hole who is thrust into becoming a hero without ever craving the mantle.
- 2/13/2023
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
Viewers of The Crown will know that ‘Operation London Bridge’ – the term used to describe the complicated plan for what happens after the death of the British monarch – has already swung into effect.
After the Queen died yesterday at her Scottish castle Balmoral, her eldest son immediately became King Charles III. He will address the nation today, before returning to London with his wife, Camilla – now Queen Consort.
The Queen’s coffin will be brought to London and placed in Westminster Hall, where thousands of her subjects will be able to file past and pay their respects.
After the Queen Mother died in 2002, more than 200,000 people came to attend her in the same place.
At some point in the next fortnight, on a hastily arranged public holiday for the whole country, the Queen’s funeral will take place in Westminster Abbey, only a few hundred yards away from the Hall.
After the Queen died yesterday at her Scottish castle Balmoral, her eldest son immediately became King Charles III. He will address the nation today, before returning to London with his wife, Camilla – now Queen Consort.
The Queen’s coffin will be brought to London and placed in Westminster Hall, where thousands of her subjects will be able to file past and pay their respects.
After the Queen Mother died in 2002, more than 200,000 people came to attend her in the same place.
At some point in the next fortnight, on a hastily arranged public holiday for the whole country, the Queen’s funeral will take place in Westminster Abbey, only a few hundred yards away from the Hall.
- 9/9/2022
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Queen Elizabeth II died at age 96 on Sept. 8, after it was announced that she was unwell and under medical observation at Balmoral Castle, with Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince Harry, and other senior royals by her side. Understandably, the entire world is mourning the long-ruling monarch - Elizabeth reigned for 70 years, and was the only UK royal leader for many people's lifetimes.
Since the death of the Queen's husband, Prince Philip, in April 2021, questions about the Queen's well-being were top of mind. Queen Elizabeth was, of course, the head of state for 16 nations. So what actually happens now that the Queen has died? From a comedy TV ban to black ties worn by newscasters, read ahead for the official plan that has been in place since the 1960s.
What Does "London Bridge Is Down" Mean?
Fittingly, the plan in place (which has been in development since the 1960s) is called Operation London Bridge.
Since the death of the Queen's husband, Prince Philip, in April 2021, questions about the Queen's well-being were top of mind. Queen Elizabeth was, of course, the head of state for 16 nations. So what actually happens now that the Queen has died? From a comedy TV ban to black ties worn by newscasters, read ahead for the official plan that has been in place since the 1960s.
What Does "London Bridge Is Down" Mean?
Fittingly, the plan in place (which has been in development since the 1960s) is called Operation London Bridge.
- 9/8/2022
- by Corinne Sullivan
- Popsugar.com
Queen Elizabeth II, the world’s second-longest-reigning monarch, died Thursday at age 96, prompting the media to begin preparing for Operation London Bridge. That is the official plan, also known as London Bridge Is Down, for what will happen in the UK following her death.
Deadline understands that major news organizations have been in preparation mode for months, since the Queen first showed signs of ill health, with planning meetings at some networks quietly going from monthly to weekly.
Buckingham Palace has never given an on-the-record briefing on next steps following the Queen’s death, but it gives regular off-record briefings to allow the media to plan. Newspapers will have days’ worth of coverage ready to go.
Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life And Duty To Service Photo Gallery
A media rush to Balmoral is now taking place, with flight-tracking apps showing multiple executive jets hired to fly to Aberdeen, the nearest...
Deadline understands that major news organizations have been in preparation mode for months, since the Queen first showed signs of ill health, with planning meetings at some networks quietly going from monthly to weekly.
Buckingham Palace has never given an on-the-record briefing on next steps following the Queen’s death, but it gives regular off-record briefings to allow the media to plan. Newspapers will have days’ worth of coverage ready to go.
Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life And Duty To Service Photo Gallery
A media rush to Balmoral is now taking place, with flight-tracking apps showing multiple executive jets hired to fly to Aberdeen, the nearest...
- 9/8/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Queen Elizabeth II, the U.K.’s longest-running monarch, is under medical supervision at her home in Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health. The condition is serious enough that the 96-year-old Queen’s children and grandchildren have traveled to be by her side, including her son and heir, Prince Charles, and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and Princes William and Harry.
“Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision,” Buckingham Palace...
“Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision,” Buckingham Palace...
- 9/8/2022
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Look, MTV — you knew she was trouble when she walked in. If you didn’t want Taylor Swift wreaking chaos at the MTV Video Music Awards, you shouldn’t have invited her. Tay sure knows how to make a glorious mess on her way to the exit. When she won Video of the Year at the end of the night, for her epic, self-directed “All Too Well (10-Minute Version),” she casually dropped a bombshell. “I thought it would be fun to tell you that I have a brand new album...
- 8/29/2022
- by Rob Sheffield
- Rollingstone.com
This is the Pure Movies review of Archipelago, directed by Joanna Hogg and starring Tom Hiddleston, Kate Fahy, Lydia Leonard, Amy Lloyd, Christopher Bake. Making the move from staple British Saturday night drama to the heady heights of the London Film Festival cannot be easy for any director. The move from complete anonymity to well known and respected feature film director is a privilege only the few – the very talented – can make. With her second feature film since working on TV shows such as Casualty and London Bridge, Joanna Hogg has cemented her position alongside the likes of Andrea Arnold (Fish Tank) as being a key figure in British cinema.
- 3/5/2011
- by Richard Parkin
- Pure Movies
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