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Queen Elizabeth needed a ‘bargain’ to restore the monarchy’s dwindling fortunes: Former UK Prime Minister 

Queen Elizabeth

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron and former Chancellor George Osborne addressed Queen Elizabeth and the royal family’s purported financial problems in a new book, according to Express UK.

Speaking with royal scholar Robert Hardman for his biography Queen of our Times: The Life of Elizabeth II, the duo revealed that the royal household was ‘running out of money’ at one point and had to accept a ‘generous’ arrangement to keep afloat.

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When Cameron and Osborne were elected in 2010, they worked hard to restore the monarchy’s financial status by establishing the ‘Sovereign Grant.’

The former UK PM said of the crown: “They were running out of money to fix things.”

“The Treasury saw an opportunity to do a big, bold reform and I think George Osborne relished it because the historian in him loved the idea of trying to fix this long-standing problem. I thought this was a great challenge for the relationship between No 10 and the Palace: can we get this done?” said Cameron.

“It was generous, but I don’t mind. It was better to have something that was long-term sustainable” Cameron added.

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Alligator in the pool interrupts Florida swim team practice

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The swim team practice at a Florida school was postponed when the students found the alligator in the pool. Deputies rushed to Montverde Academy on a report of an alligator crashing a swim team practice and refusing to leave the pool freely, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Read more: Harrowing video shows a … Read more

The Huawei Mate 50 Pro will launch with a notch of iPhone proportions, Rumor

Huawei Mate 50 Pro

Huawei expected to release a successor to the Mate 40 Pro for some time, but the latest rumour is that it will arrive in 2022 after a year of delays and postponements. According to Digital Chat Station, this may have been for the best, since the phablet now has a stronger possibility of having Snapdragon 8 … Read more

Kate Middleton flaunts her grace in green outfit at St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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Kate Middleton stole the show in a bright green gown as she marched with her husband, Prince William, in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Thursday. The Duchess of Cambridge, accompanied by William, paid a visit to the 1st Battalion Irish Guards at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Mons Barracks in Aldershot, repeating an annual … Read more

Russia may cut itself off from world internet and US is concerned that Russian web would resemble China’s Great Firewall

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Officials fear that as the Kremlin cracks down on the internet, Russian will be cut off from the rest of the world. While the real conflict in Ukraine rages on, Russia is waging an online information war. The Russian internet is a critical battleground in the Kremlin’s online campaign. Several companies in Russia have shut … Read more

Gen Bajwa visits Army Service Corps Centre in Nowshera

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Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday visited Army Service Corps Centre in Nowshera. According to Inter-Services Public Relations, upon arrival, the Army Chief laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada and offered Fateha for martyrs. Read more: Imperative to assist Afghanistan for regional peace, stability: COAS Gen Qamar Bajwa He also pinned badges of … Read more

China and over 60 countries warn COVID-19 “vaccine divide”

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GENEVA, March 17 (Xinhua) — On behalf of over 60 countries, China on Wednesday voiced concern over the inequitable allocation and unbalanced vaccination for COVID-19, saying that the “vaccine divide” is posing the biggest obstacle in defeating the pandemic. The world is still far behind schedule to achieve the World Health Organization’s goal of 70 … Read more

Cops in Brazil remove a boa constrictor from a man’s car

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A farmer in Brazil was saved after he saw a big boa constrictor snake enter the cabin of his car. The Environmental Police Battalion of the Military Police of the Federal District rushed to the Jardim Morumbi Rural Center in Planaltina after a farmer reported witnessing a giant snake enter his car through the gasoline … Read more

Russia BANNED Joe Biden and as state television called for nuclear attacks on the US over Ukraine

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RUSSIA has barred Joe Biden from entering the country and reclaimed Alaska as part of its territory, as Vladimir Putin responds to the mounting economic embargo on his dictatorship. The limitations were imposed by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the US President as well as 12 other senior US officials, including Secretary of State … Read more

Xiaomi Redmi 10C Price in Pakistan & Specs

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Mahira Khan’s new photoshoot gets popular on Instagram

Mahira Khan

Mahira Khan, the ever-charming Pakistani actress and model who is well known for her bold and blunt personality, recently appeared in a photoshoot in an adorable suit for a clothing brand and left fans stunned with her sizzling look.

She most often shares snaps of her daily routine with her fans and followers. She took to Instagram to share a gorgeous picture with her 8.8 million followers and impress her followers by uploading her current picture.

The stunning actress has worked on a variety of projects and has starred in a number of films as a leading lady.

She brings glamour to whatever she wears, without a doubt. Scroll ahead to get a look at Mahira’s photos.

 

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Kate Middleton says Prince Harry wants to “create bridges” with Prince William

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Equity market remains bearish over political, economic instability

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KARACHI: The Pakistan Stocks witnessed a range bound session on Thursday due to the political unrest, thin trade on concerns for rupee instability and surging government bond yields. The market opened in the green zone but stayed volatile throughout the day while the main board activity remained dull, an analyst at Arif Habib Limited said. “The … Read more

Worlds deadliest sniper shooter Joins Ukrainian Army against Russia

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The world waits in anticipation as deranged Vladimir Putin prepares to unleash the full force of Russia’s troops in a David-and-Goliath battle for the Ukrainian historic capital, Kyiv. According to ‘Wali,’ an elite sniper and western freedom fighter who plans to pick them off with pinpoint accuracy, the despot’s soldiers will pay a devastating price … Read more

Fawad says action against dissident PTI MNAs initiated

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Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Thursday announced that legal action against dissident MNAs of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has been initiated. He was addressing the media alongside Planning Minister Asad Umar and Energy Minister Hammad Azhar in Islamabad. Fawad said that the government rejects ‘deals’ to appease disgruntled party members. Read more: PTI MNAs staying … Read more

Russian model discovered dead in suitcase after criticising Putin on social media

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According to a source, a Russian model who dubbed Vladimir Putin a “psychopath” was discovered dead and placed inside a suitcase. Gretta Vedler, 23, vanished a year ago following an anti-Putin social media tirade, but the two incidents do not appear to be linked. “Vedler’s ex-boyfriend Dmitry Korovin, 23, has now confessed to strangling her … Read more

Viral Video: A sloth collides with a boy on a zip line

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When a young boy riding a zip line at a Costa Rican adventure park collided with a sloth climbing on the rope, he had an unexpected wildlife encounter. The Go Adventure Arenal Park in La Fortuna posted a video to Instagram of a small boy riding a zip line through the rain forest. The moment … Read more

BOL Entertainment To Bring Pakistan’s Biggest Ramazan Transmission Of 2022 With Biggest Prizes

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Russian army bombing Ukrainian and killing civilians brutally

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U.S. strategically provokes Russia, neutralizes Europe to consolidate influence zones: expert

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LISBON, March 16 (Xinhua) — Provoking Russia and neutralizing Europe are the “two pillars” of the U.S. strategy in Europe in a bid to consolidate U.S. spheres of influence, which has partly resulted in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, a Portuguese expert has said. The United States “seeks to consolidate zones of influence at all costs, which … Read more

Watch: Oregon crash leads to the discovery of the long-abandoned vehicle

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After an automobile skidded off the road and landed on a moss-covered vehicle that appeared to have been abandoned “for quite some time,” firefighters in Oregon are hunting for explanations. When an automobile crashed near the crossroads of Highway 238 and Wagon Trail Road, the Jacksonville Fire Department and Applegate Valley Fire District #9 responded. … Read more

Queen struggled with the divorces of Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, and Princess Anne

Queen struggled with the divorces of Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, and Princess Anne

As the divorces of three of her four children played out publicly throughout the 1990s, Queen Elizabeth remained as stern as ever. But there was a separate tale going on behind the scenes.

Author Robert Hardman delves into the Queen’s private anguish as the marriages of Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, and Princess Anne came to an end in his upcoming biography, Queen of Our Times: The Life of Queen Elizabeth II.

Hardman writes in his book, “Outwardly stoical, as ever, the Queen was finding the divorce talks deeply upsetting. Another former member of the Household recalls that every now and then, there would be a glimpse of her despair.”

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Despite her mental turmoil, the Queen never lost her cool during her calamitous year, or “annus horribilis,” in 1992. The year saw a fire demolish a portion of Windsor Castle, as well as the breakdown of Charles, Anne, and Andrew’s marriages, as well as the ongoing scandals involving Princess Diana and Prince Charles.

“I don’t remember a single occasion when I went to see her and she exclaimed, ‘No! What next?’ ” her former press secretary Charles Anson tells Hardman in Queen of Our Times, out April 5. “The issue was sometimes embarrassing, but she got on with it. It is immensely reassuring in those situations to work for someone who isn’t knocked back.”

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Queen Elizabeth is unable to strip Meghan and Harry of Sussex titles

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Buckingham Palace said in May 2018 that the Queen Elizabeth was “pleased” to bestow a new title on Prince Harry, which will be extended to Meghan Markle “on marriage.” “Prince Harry so becomes His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex, and Ms. Meghan Markle will become Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex upon marriage,” … Read more

Turkish experts call for transparency for activities in biological labs in Ukraine

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ISTANBUL, March 17 (Xinhua) — The United States should be as transparent as possible about the existence of its biological laboratories in Ukraine and reveal details before dragging the world into a dangerous process, two Turkish experts have told Xinhua. “At this point, all humanity needs transparency, not only the people on the battlefield but … Read more

Prince William kisses the Duchess of Cornwall at Commonwealth service

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At the Commonwealth Day service on Monday, the Duke of Cambridge was seen sharing a tender moment with his stepmother, the Duchess of Cornwall.

As the royals waited for the procession to begin before taking their seats, William and Camilla were seen kissing each other — a rare display of emotion between the couple – while Prince Charles and William’s wife Kate were also seen in the same embrace.

The four royals, together with Princess Alexandra, were attending the traditional Commonwealth Day service in London. The Queen, as Head of the Commonwealth, is normally present, but she was unable to attend this year, her first absence in nearly a decade.

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The monarch’s decision not to attend has been seen as a cautious step and a practical move around her travel arrangements, rather than a new health issue. She is based in Windsor and has recently recovered from coronavirus. She invited Charles, her eldest son and prospective heir, to represent her at the service.

The royal family’s outing on Monday was significant because Commonwealth Day has not been observed in person since 2020. Camilla looked stunning in a purple wool and velvet coat dress by Fiona Clare and a hat by Philip Treacy, while Kate looked stunning in royal blue.

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Sri Lanka says IMF not asking for removal of central bank governor

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COLOMBO, March 17 (Xinhua) — Sri Lankan President’s Media Division on Thursday denied reports that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation had asked the president to remove Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal from his post. Addressing the nation on Wednesday evening, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that he has decided to work with … Read more

Kate Middleton shares a sweet moment with Duchess Camilla

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