The throne Prince Philip used to sit in is missing as Queen makes first public appearance since funeral

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Monica Pop
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After the death of Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, who was a loyal husband of 73 years to Her Majesty The Queen, things started taking a different turn in the royal family.

Royal experts believe that Queen Elizabeth will “fade away” as Prince Charles will be given more duties and more freedom when it comes to making decisions about the family. One of the things experts believe will happen after he succeeds the throne is to ditch his son Harry and his daughter-in-law Meghan from the family. In fact, Prince Charles has been planning on “cutting the monarchy down to save costs and to make people be worth the money that they got from the taxpayer,” as reported by the Express, quoting Angela Levin, a royal expert.

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However, not only Charles, but Prince William is as well expected to step up helping his grandmother who has been reigning for almost 70 years.

“Her family will step up and be by her side, but she will carry on,” a source told People in early April.

“She understands that she has a job to do, and [Philip] would have wanted her to crack on. She did do so when he retired from public life. She will never abdicate because of duty and honor and public service is so deep in her, as it was for him.”

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However, according to former BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt, Queen Elizabeth will retract from the spotlight and will likely attend meetings at Buckingham Palace just two days a week only, and leave the receptions, the garden parties, and other events to Prince Charles to host.

Her Majesty had her first public appearance on Tuesday of last week when she attended the formal opening of the British Parliament. However, now that her husband of many years is not by her side, the ceremony looked very different for the Queen. Instead of wearing a formal robe and her Imperial State Crown, she was dressed in a lilac colored outfit and a hat.

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She arrived in her car, instead in a coach, and was accompanied by Prince Charles and Camilla. What also caught the eye of the press and the public is that the throne Prince Philip used to sit in was removed after 120 years. It was first installed into the Lords’ chamber for Queen Alexandra, the wife of King Edward VII, back in 1901.

Prince Charles didn’t sit next to his mother because of the strict COVID-19 regulations. Only 108 members were present, all wearing masks and having shown negative test results beforehand.

We are very glad the Queen is back to her public duties and among her people.

German prosecutor working on the case of missing Madeleine McCann believes she was killed in Portugal

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Monica Pop
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Ever since then 4-year-old Madeleine McCann went missing from an apartment in Praia da Luz, in Portugal, while her parents were out having dinner, her case became “the most heavily reported missing-person case in modern history.”

Sadly, 14 years later, no one knows where Madeleine could be or whether she’s still alive, although her parents and her family never lost hope of ever seeing her again.

On May 12, what would have been her 18th birthday, her devastated parents shared a heart-wrenching message. “We love you and we’re waiting for you and we’re never going to give up.”

Unfortunately, detectives who are working on Madeleine’s case believe the girl had been murdered. German prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters allegedly said that he believes the suspect in the case, Christian Brueckner, didn’t move the girl from Praia da Luz to Germany as many believe, but executed her in Portugal, as reported by the Evening Standard Newspaper. “I am optimistic we will solve this case,” Wolters added.

The prime suspect in the case, German pedophile Christian Brueckner, 44, is currently serving a seven-year sentence for raping a 72-year-old American in Praia da Luz in 2005. At the same time, he’s awaiting a trial for a separate case in which he’s charged for raping an Irish tour rep in 2004.

The investigation, which is still treated as a missing person inquiry, is ongoing.

We can’t imagine the pain Madeleine’s family is experiencing each and every day. We truly hope they will be reunited with their daughter, or will at least get a closure.

Walmart employee touches hearts with selfless act of kindness for ailing woman

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Maryane
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Whenever I am scrolling through my Facebook account, I can’t help but notice how lots of people who spend their time on social networking sites use them for the sole purpose of posting negative and offensive comments.

It seems to me that most of us feed our ego by making others feel less worthy, and that’s really devastating.

Unfortunately, this is true in real life, too. We’ve become selfish and ignorant, and only think of our own needs and interests. That is why whenever we stumble of stories where we witness people showing empathy and compassion, we feel like there is still chance for this world to become a better place. 

The following story is there to remind you that kindness is still there, among us, and to restore your faith in humanity. It was shared by a mom who witnessed the good deed done by a Walmart employee. It goes like this:

Following my appointment this morning to check on our growing baby boy, my husband and I stopped at Walmart in Evans to pick up a couple of things. As we were walking to the refrigerated section, we noticed a woman who had passed out and fallen on the floor. Being a registered nurse, my first instinct was of course to stop, assess, and be there to help. She had regained orientation, but did say she was on blood thinners and felt dizzy. So I stayed with her, along with her daughter and the Walmart personnel, until the ambulance came and tried to encourage her to stay seated. The Walmart staff was amazing. They kept in contact with dispatch as we waited on the bus to arrive.

Then there was Jason. I don’t know his last name, but this man, no questions asked got down on the floor with this woman and supported her back so she could lean against him. He literally got down on the floor to serve her, not because he was asked to do it, he wasn’t, but because he wanted to.

The media lately shows our country divided, filled with hate and racial tension, but this right here was one human being loving and serving another without condition of race or obligation. While we waited, another man stopped, knelt down and prayed over this woman. What I experienced today was love, kindness, and serving. We are human beings, each and every one of us regardless of how much pigmentation our skin has or doesn’t have. I couldn’t help but share because the media doesn’t seem to report this… the unity and the positive that occurs. This right here is real life, this is what it’s all about, not hate.

Isn’t this a fantastic thing to hear? Please share it with your loved ones!

Boy called “rabbit” and bullied for his teeth gets incredible transformation

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Monica Pop
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We always tend to teach our children that they should never mock anyone for their physical appearance, but regardless, they often bully others for the way they look. 

Evan Hill from New Zealand had a tough time coping with the way his classmates treated him. He was bullied and called names such as “rabbit boy” because of his front teeth who were pretty large. Not only it led for him to be a victim of bullying, but it also caused him troubles closing his mouth entirely. 

His parents were well-aware of what their boy was going through but they couldn’t do much because they couldn’t afford to pay for an operation. 

It wasn’t until a magazine decided to publish Evan’s story that people heard of his struggles and felt sorry for him.  It touched complete strangers to the extent that they started fundraising campaign to help him collect the money needed to change his life. 

“I don’t know where we would have been today without the generosity we had,” Evan’s mother told Newshub.

Hundreds of people donated to the noble cause of helping a young boy feel confident about himself. 

After the surgery was paid for, there was still money left so Evan’s family donated it to a charity that helps children get the surgeries they can’t afford.  

The transformation is simply incredible. Evan now looks like a completely new boy who’s happy with the way he looks. 

Take a look at it in the video below and make sure you share it with your friends. Maybe you will inspire someone to donate money for children in need of medical help. 

Redneck mother sends a hilarious letter to her son

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Monica Pop
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When you are away from home, the only thing that makes you feel like you’ve never left are the letters that your parents send you. They are always filled with touching words of love and encouragement that are likely to melt your heart. But is it always like that? Well, apparently not, as some moms are so redneck that they are likely to write something like the letter you can take a look at below. You’re gonna love it as it will make you burst out laughing! Dearest Son, I’m writing this slow ’cause I know you can’t read fast. We don’t live where we did when you left. Your dad read in the paper that most accidents happen within twenty miles of home, so we moved. Won’t be able to send you the address as the last Arkansas family that lived here took the numbers with them for their house, so they wouldn’t have to change their address. This place has a washing machine. The first day I put four shirts in it, pulled the chain and haven’t seen ’em since. It only rained twice this week, three days the first time and four days the second time. The coat you wanted me to send to you, Aunt Sue said it would be a little too heavy to send in the mail with them heavy buttons, so we cut them off and put them in the pockets. We got a bill from the funeral home, and it said if we didn’t make the final payment on Grandma’s funeral bill, up she comes. About your sister, she had a baby this morning. I haven’t found out whether if it is a boy or a girl so don’t know if you are an Aunt or Uncle. Your Uncle John fell in the whiskey vat. Some men tried to get him out, but he fought them off playfully, so he drowned. We cremated him and he burned for three days. Three of your friends went off the bridge in a pickup. One was driving and the other two were in the back. The driver got out. He rolled down the window and swam to safery. The other 2 drowned. They couldn’t get the tail gate down. Not much more news this time. Nothing much happened. If you don’t get this letter, please let me know and I will send another one. Love, Ma P.S. I was going to send you some money, but the envelope was already sealed.

Heroic dog refuses to leave kittens’ side in a burning house and helps save their lives

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Monica Pop
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If you believed that cats and dogs are sworn enemies, you might be living in a lie, well at least based on this incredibly cute and heartwarming story.

Leo is a hero Jack Russell coming from Melbourne, Australia. Why he was dubbed one is because he risked his own life for that of his feline siblings. Namely, the house where Leo and the kittens lived caught fire which spread throughout the entire place in a blink of an eye. His human mommy managed to take her kids out before it was too late, but failed to place the four-legged family members to safety.

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Luckily, Leo was there to save the kittens from certain death. Although he was aware he was at risk, the dog refused to leave the kittens’ side and barked as loud as he could hoping that someone would hear his cries for help. And that is exactly what happened. Thanks to his barking, the firefighters could locate the animals just before the house became engulfed in flames.

Because of the smoke, Leo lost consciousness, but the firefighters managed to revive him. He was given a heart massage and an oxygen mask.

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Speaking of his brave act, Ken Brown of Metropolitan Fire Brigade told The Telegraph: “Leo wouldn’t leave the kittens and it nearly cost him his life.”

You can take a look at the whole story in the video below. Leo thanks for your courageous act.

26-year-old teacher’s aide who had sexual intercourse with three students claimed she didn’t know she wasn’t allowed to do that

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Monica Pop
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Ashlyn Faye Bell, a 26-year-old mother who worked as a teacher’s aide at the Texas High School in Texarkana was sentenced to 4 years in prison after she was found guilty of two counts of improper relationship between educator and student involving two 17-year-old boys as well as two counts of sexual assault of a child involving a 16-year-old boy, according to Texarkana Gazette.

The truth about Bell’s relationship with the minors who were attending her school only came to light after the boys were heard talking about it and one of them showed concerns of possibly having impregnating Bell.

The teacher who overheard the conversation alerted the police and Bell was arrested shortly after.

According to Texarkana Today, one of the boys got involved with Bell after chatting with her online. Later, they met at a truck stop where Bell arrived to pick him up. Apparently, her baby was in the backseat. Once she and the boy arrived in her home, the two had a sexual intercourse.

The other 17-year-old student had sexual relations with Bell at the time she was his tutor.

Bell and the 16-year-old boy also slept together in her house. The first time after a Texas High football game and later again during the weekend.

When she appeared at court, Bell first claimed that the boys were lying about being persuaded by her on the social media. She then said she didn’t know they were minors and believed they were all 18 years old, and finally, she claimed she had no idea she wasn’t supposed to have sex with them as she was convinced the Texarkana Independent School District policy only prohibited teachers from having sex with students and not the rest of the school’s employees.

Little Caesars hangs sign on door after catching homeless person eating scraps from their dumpster

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Monica Pop
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Being a homeless person without any income means struggling to find food, among the rest. Sadly, sometimes it even means going through the garbage of the nearby restaurants looking for leftovers. 

Unfortunately, this sight isn’t that uncommon because the number of people without a roof over their head in the United States is staggering. Although we as individuals can’t do much to change the general situation, we can always step in and offer as much as we can, just like the general manager of Little Caesars pizza place. 

A homeless man was trying to find some food in the restaurant’s dumpster and instead of kicking him off the property, Michelle Lussier did something amazing.  

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The employees at the popular pizza chain knew the man already. He would stop by their bin from time to time and it lasted for a long time. He would grab some food scraps and leave. Whenever someone from the staff would go outside and offer something to eat he would hurry away in embarrassment. 

After months of trying to help the man, the manager and the staffers posted a note in the window that read:

“To the person going through our trash for their next meal, you’re a human being and worth more than a meal from the dumpster. Please come in during operating hours for a couple of slices of hot pizza and a cup of water at no charge.

No questions asked.”

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The kindhearted employees at Little Caesars believe that everyone, no matter if rich or poor, should dine with dignity. That is why they made the decision to offer the homeless real pizza; hot and made just for them. 

The restaurant donates the leftover pizza to the local food pantry so that more people who can’t afford to buy food can have a nice meal. Inside the place, there is a donation box for these vulnerable individuals who struggle to make ends meet. 

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This is an amazing gesture. People like this pizza place owner and his employees are the reason why our faith in humanity is restored. 

We are all human beings – and no bottom line should ever stop us from caring for each other.

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