A 6th grade class were having a science class when the teacher, Mrs. Parker, asked a question that left the young minds a bit puzzled. The classroom was filled with awkward silence as the students tried to come up with an answer while they were secretly looking at each other in confusion.
The question was: “Class, can anyone tell me which human body part increases to ten times its size when stimulated?”
Finally, after some time, a student named Mary, a girl with outspoken nature, decided to stand up and take a stand. “Mrs. Parks, you should not be asking sixth-graders a question like that! I’m going to tell my parents, and they’ll surely report this to the principal, who will have no choice but to fire you!” Mary said with an angry voice.
Mrs. Parks held her composure and she simply repeated the question yet again. “Now, class, can anyone tell me which body part increases to ten times its size when stimulated?”
Mary couldn’t believe her teacher’s words and her inappropriate questioning.
She then whispered to the rest of the class: “Boy, is she going to get in big trouble!”
Mrs. Parks then encouraged the class to provide her with an answer by asking: “Anybody?”
Fearful that they could be misunderstood if they try to give an answer, the students remained silent. But then, a student named Billy, a very clever boy, stood up and with an obvious nervousness in his trembling voice, answered: “The body part that increases ten times its size when stimulated is the pupil of the eye.”
The class suddenly felt relieved as Mrs. Parks praised Billy for his contribution to the lesson.
The teacher then turned her attention to Marry, and with a playful glint in her eye told her: “As for you, young lady, I have three things to say: One, you have a dirty mind. Two, you didn’t read your homework. And three, one day you are going to be very, very disappointed.”
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Kate Kaufling, a beloved college dancer, has sadly died of bone cancer at the tender age of 20. The University of Kentucky Athletics shared this tragic news through a press release, plunging the college community and dance team into grief. Kate’s journey is a symbol of resilience, fortitude, and motivation. She left a profound impact on all those fortunate enough to have crossed paths with her.
Kate attended the nursing program at the University of Kentucky and illuminated both the stage and the classroom with her presence. Her vibrant spirit and unwavering commitment was something many knew her for. She not only graced the Kentucky Wildcats Dance Team with her talent but also endeared herself to others with her infectious smile. Kate’s effervescent personality radiated joy to everyone who new her.
Beyond her achievements in dance, Kate was a diligent student, driven by her aspiration to serve others as a nurse, inspired by the compassionate care she received during her own health challenges. Unfortunately, she lost her battle with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at the age of 20. She is survived by her loving parents and her twin sister, Abbey.
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“Kate was a joy to coach and to be around. Her smile could light up a room, and she was beloved by all of her UKDT teammates,” Coach Dawn Walters, head coach of the Wildcats Dance Team said of Kate.
Throughout her short but meaningful life, Kate touched many with her kindness and compassion.
Sandy Bell, the executive associate athletics director at the university, praised Kate as an “exceptional student” who showed dedication and resilience. Despite facing the challenges of cancer treatments, Kate remained steadfast in her commitment to her studies, serving as a source of inspiration for her teammates and setting a remarkable example for all.
The type of cancer Kate battled was osteosarcoma, which is a rare bone cancer that develops in the supporting tissues of the body such as bone, cartilage, tendons, fat and muscle.
As per the American Cancer Society, bone cancers such as osteosarcoma make up approximately 5% of all childhood cancer cases. Typically diagnosed in children and young adults aged 10 to 25, this cancer can manifest in any bone but is most frequently observed in the long bones of the arms and legs. Osteosarcoma is known for its aggressive nature, with a propensity to spread rapidly to other parts of the body if not detected and treated promptly. It disproportionately affects Caucasian individuals compared to African American or Hispanic populations.
The most common treatment for this type of cancer is surgery.
Kate’s passing affected the lives of many, including her family and friends. They would always remember her as a very special person with a heart of gold who went great lengths for the well-being of others. May she rest in peace.
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James Darren, best known as the heartthrob Moondoggie in the Gidget movies, has died peacefully at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles on Monday at the age of 88.
According to the actor’s son, Jim Moret, his father suffered of a heart related illness.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Moret said that his father was to undergo an aortic valve replacement, but doctors said he was too week for the surgery. Despite that, the family believed he would pull through, but sadly, that didn’t happen.
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He was discharged from the hospital, but was then taken in back after his health deteriorated further.
“I always thought he would pull through,” Moret told reporters. “Because he was so cool. He was always cool.”
Darren’s acting and singing career was a rich one. Among the rest, he starred in 66 episodes of T.J. Hooker in the role of police officer Jim Corrigan. Before that, he starred in The Guns of Navarone and the ABC sci-fi series The Time Tunnel. He was also a regular guest star in shows such as The Love Boat and Fantasy Island.
However, he is probably best remembered from his role in Moondoggie, the dark-haired surfer boy in Gidget.
In the 1990s, he had a recurring gig on Deep Space Nine as the holographic lounge singer Vic Fontaine.
Darren was the voice behind the Gidget theme song and one his songs, Goodbye Cruel World, climbed the charts in 1961.
We are deeply saddened by James Darren’s passing. May he rest in peace.
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Prince Louis, who is a much loved member of the British royalty, is fourth in line regarding succession to the British throne, which means he’s not likely to ever become the head of monarchy. Still, he’s expected to play a crucial role in the family when the time comes.
After Louis’ uncle Harry left Britain behind and moved to the States with his wife and son, the topic of “spare to the heir” has been brought up by him in his book Spare, and Harry even wrote that young Louis may likely experience the same fate as him as he’s not the firstborn son of the future king.
Among the rest, Harry spoke of his niece and nephews, saying that he wasn’t invited to William and Kate’s home as much as he wished to after Prince George’s birth, adding that he fears Charlotte and Louis could “end up” just like him.
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“Though William and I have talked about it once or twice, and he has made it very clear to me that his kids are not my responsibility, I still feel a responsibility knowing that out of those three children, at least one will end up like me, the spare,” Harry said in an interview with The Telegraph.
“And that hurts, that worries me.
“I was brought into the world in case something happened to Willy, I was summoned to provide backup, distraction, diversion and, if necessary, a spare part. Kidney, perhaps. Blood transfusion. Speck of bone marrow. This was all made explicitly clear to me from the start of life’s journey and regularly reinforced thereafter.”
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Those commenting on the claims agreed that Harry’s revelations regarding his family are one things, but speaking of his brother’s children is something he shouldn’t have dared to do.
“Harry should lay off Prince William’s children. In fact, he should lay off everybody and button it now,” royal author Ingrid Seward told The Sun. “It is a very dangerous road to go down, to start talking about other people’s children.
“And what he says Prince William said to him is absolutely right – they are William’s responsibility and not his, so he should keep out of it.
“It is none of Harry’s business. But Harry has become dangerous to his family, and to himself, because he can lob in his little asides whenever he wants.”
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With royal experts stating that the Duke crossed the line, William and Kate are in fact now trying to do something about avoiding Louis ever feel the way Harry has.
Royal expert Jennie Bond believes that the Prince and Princess of Wales have “a modern attitude” to bringing up their children and that they are doing all in their power to make Charlotte and Louis receive the exact same treatment Gorge is and not to feel any less special.
“I imagine they will encourage Louis to explore life outside the royal fold… it could be the military, but it could also be working in the charity world or whatever he finds appealing after his education is finished. I’m sure they will encourage him to go to University, which they both enjoyed and where, of course, they found love,” Bond told The Mirror.
They certainly don’t want Louis to feel any less valued only because of his place on the line of succession.
Of course, if in the future Prince Louise decides to remain a part of the fold, he would be assigned important roles and titles within the monarchy.
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Despite this, Kate and William are believed that they would encourage their younger children to pursue their own careers.
“[William & Kate] don’t want history to repeat itself and Prince Louis seem like a royal hanger-on and go down the Duke of York path,” Camilla Tominey, royal expert and associate editor at The Telegraph writes.
“A lot of the more minor royals have got careers of their own so they aren’t really being tax payer funded,” she continued. “The extent to which the Cambridges have tried to normalise the lives of their children very much points in the direction of – yes, Prince George has his destiny mapped out but Princess Charlotte and Louis’ having their own careers?’”
We are yet to witness what future holds for young Prince Louis. One thing is certain, he’s loved by the public and will always remain a crucial figure in his family.
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Hurricane Helene, the deadliest mainland storm since Katrina in 2005, has claimed the lives of 200 people as rescuers continue their search for survivors. The deaths have been reported in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee.
The number of people missing is counted in hundreds, and the number of homes left without electricity is nearly a million. Unfortunately, rescue teams face challenges as many roads rendered impassable by the storm’s destruction.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper highlighted the severity of the situation, saying that the rugged landscape has made it difficult for many communities to receive any assistance.
Among those who lost their lives is 7-year-old Micah Drye of Asheville, North Carolina. He and his grandparents were swept away by floodwaters after seeking refuge on a rooftop. The boy’s mother, Meghan, survived.
The news of Micah’s death was disclosed by his aunt, Jessica Drye Turner, who also shared the boy’s final words, “Jesus! Please help me!”
The heartbroken aunt expressed her grief and pain over the loss of her sister’s son. “New grief and strong faith. New motto.”
The boy’s lifeless body was located about a quarter mile from where his mother had been rescued.
Meghan’s other sister, Heather Kephart, started a GoFundMe page to help Meghan after the devastating loss of her son, her parents, and all her belongings, including her home.
The fundraising page included a photo of sweet Micah, taken by his grandmother mere days before the tragedy. He could be seen wearing a Jurassic World T-shirt and smiling.
This family’s huge loss is just one of many caused by the devastating storm.
We pray for everyone affected by the storm.
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The man rushes downstairs and calls 911, urging them to come as quickly as possible.
At that moment, he notices his son crying. “What’s wrong, son,” he asks, to what the boy replies, “Uncle James is in the closet with no clothes on, Daddy.”
Furious, the man returns to the bedroom, opens the closet’s door, and finds his brother inside naked, just as his son told him.
Losing a parent is one of the most difficult experiences a person can face, especially during young age, because it can leave a profound emotional impact on the child’s upbringing.
A photo from a funeral taking place in the Philippines has gone viral because of the saddest reason ever.
A mother of a young child passed away, and it was during the service that her young son climbed her coffin for one last time. He placed his head on it for the last embrace. The sight broke the hearts of everyone who witnessed the pure emotion coming from such a young child.
At one moment, he turned to the people and asked, “Why doesn’t Mommy sleep next to me anymore?” These words felt like a sharp knife. How can one give the answer to such a hard question and explain to a child that their mom will never come back.
The innocence of that question reflected his confusion and his pain.
It is in situations like these that the harsh reality of death becomes even more heartbreaking.
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Eleanor’s wedding to George resembled the one from the movies. The venue, the gown, the reception… everything was perfect. The day was more than anything she had ever wished for.
She knew he was the one the moment she first laid eyes on him and it didn’t take long before he popped the question. She accepted his marriage proposal with a resounding “yes.”
Eleanor felt that George rushed the things between them, but she was convinced he did that because he was in love with her as much as she was with him.
Following the wedding, Eleanor moved in with George and his family. He, his parents, and his younger siblings lived in a huge mansion with plenty of rooms and an enormous garden filled with flowers.
Life felt good.
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On the first morning in her new home, Eleanor woke up early because she wanted to prepare breakfast for the family. She entered the kitchen and asked from the maid, Tina, to help her get all the ingredients she needed. Tina, however, didn’t seem like a friendly lady. She took some eggs out of the fridge and handed them to Eleanor, telling her to hurry up with the breakfast because the family wanted it ready when they get downstairs.
Tina’s starring made Eleanor uncomfortable. It was obvious she didn’t like her, but Eleanor didn’t pay much attention because no matter what the maid thought of her, she was there to stay.
At one moment, Eleanor reached for her phone, but it wasn’t on the kitchen counter where she had put it.
When she asked Tina if she had seen it, she said she hadn’t and fled the kitchen.
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Tina’s behavior was rather strange, and it became even stranger when Eleanor noticed her phone on the stool on which Tina was sitting. When she took it, she noticed a message on the screen that read, “Check your husband’s drawer. The top left one, specifically. Then RUN!“
Eleanor’s heart started pounding. Was George keeping a secret from her?
At first, she ignored Tina’s message and continued preparing the breakfast, but once the entire family was downstairs and started eating, she went back to the room and opened the drawer. Inside, there was a stack of letters. They were all written by George to someone named Elena.
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It was obvious she was someone he was deeply in love with because each of the words written in them spoke volumes about his affection for that woman. What was really strange was that the last letter was sent shortly after he and Eleanor started dating. Under the stack of letters, there was an ultrasound image. Was this woman expecting George’s child?
Eleanor experienced a rollercoaster of emotions. As she was trying to collect herself, she heard Tina’s voice.
“Eleanor, I thought you deserved to know the truth,” she said in a soft voice. “Elena is my sister. She and George met two years ago, when she and I were hired to clean this house.”
Apparently, George fell for Elena the moment he met her and the two started seeing each other. He wanted to marry her and envisioned a future with her, but everything changed when he learned the child she was carrying had Down Syndrome.
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From that moment on, he cut all ties with her.
Elena didn’t want anything from George, she just wanted his wife to see what kind of person he was, that’s why she asked from Tina to give the letters to Eleanor.
Devastated and utterly heartbroken, Eleanor went to the kitchen and told George’s parents about his child, asking them if they knew they had a grandson.
His parents were shocked. They had no idea George was dating someone and that the woman had given birth to a child with Down Syndrome.
They needed time to process the information because they were totally overwhelmed by the discovery and by their son’s decision to abandon Elena and his child.
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Eleanor moved in with her sister the following day, and over the course of a few weeks, she was told that George’s parents disowned him.
They got in touch with Elena and met their grandchild. What’s most, they left him with no money and redirected his inheritance to support Elena and her baby. Eleanor, who divorced George, was also given assets by her former in-laws.
She sold most of them and bought herself a tiny apartment. With the rest, she started a foundation for children with Down Syndrome and put Tina in charge of it.
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Kindness is what makes this world go round, and even the tiniest act of kindness can go a long way and truly brighten one’s day.
A woman working as a waitress at a fast food restaurant spoke of a heartwarming experience that serves as a reminder that doing good can touch the lives of those who receive it.
One day while on the job, she noticed that the lady who was seated at the restaurant had forgotten her purse. It was a Louis Vuitton one, and the waitress was certain the lady would return for it, but as that didn’t happen, she took it to lost and found.
The waitress didn’t open the purse and had no idea what was inside.
Over a month had passed and no one claimed the purse, so the restaurant’s manager asked the waitress if she wanted to have it as it was obvious she liked it.
The waitress said yes, and the moment she opened it, she was completely stunned. The purse was empty, except for a single piece of paper with a handwritten message on it which read, “To the girl who needed a new purse during the holidays.” There was even a receipt for it. It cost $1,700, more than the waitress could ever pay for an item like that.
She knew that the lady intended to brighten her day when she visited the restaurant.
The waitress carefully placed all of her belongings inside the bag, which became more than just a fashion accessory but helped her build her confidence. She had her purse on every job interview she had, and today, when she’s able to afford such a purse herself, she still keeps the Louis Vuitton that reminds her of her past days and the kindness she received; kindness that affected a positive progress that changed her life for the better.
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The life of the British royals is nothing less than extravagant. With all that money and assets they own, this doesn’t come as a surprise. But have you ever wondered what sort of demands they have while traveling and visiting places? If yes, we will reveal some of King Charles’ ‘shocking’ demands which lead to his wife, Queen Camilla, get furious at times.
At the time being, the royal family receives around £86 million annually from taxpayers, a sum which is to increase to £125 million in 2015 because of the new government plan.
The sovereign grant, or the monarchy’s annual budget, is always matched against the profits from the crown estate. However, it appears that some things were not getting the much-deserved attention.
“The review of the royal funding settlement was heavily spun by the Treasury to give the impression that the king would be taking a pay cut so that crown estate funds could instead be spent on public services,” the Guardian wrote.
“In fact, the report reveals the monarchy is due to receive a huge pay increase, although the rise will not kick in for another two years.”
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 17: King Charles III and Queen Camilla leave St Paul’s Church also known as Actors’ Church, during a visit to Covent Garden on May 17, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Daniel Leal – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
According to the government, this change would mean that plenty of the money will go to public services.
However, not everyone is happy this change. Graham Smith, chief executive of the anti-monarchy group Republic, now accuses the UK government of “appalling dishonesty.”
“The palace and government are guilty of appalling dishonesty, trying to spin an expected huge funding increase as a cut,” Smith told Yahoo. “How can we add tens of millions of pounds to Charles’ budget when we’re told there must be a cap on child support when schools are struggling to make ends meet?
“When nurses are fighting for a decent pay rise, Charles digs his hands deeper into our pockets,” he added. “He should hang his head in shame at this grab for money and the dishonesty of suggesting it’s a cut.”
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The King and the Queen are busy planning the number of trips around the world, thus prioritizing Australia, New Zealand, and several Commonwealth realms in the Caribbean.
In October, a royal source shared with the Mirror: “The King and his family are keen to hit the ground running in these crucial first few months and years of his reign.”
“He certainly wants to carry on the long-held mantra from his late mother of being seen to be believed and is very keen to get out and meet as many people as possible.”
Having an estimated net worth of around £478 million, it’s not surprising that King Charles enjoys a life of luxury, and this isn’t only true when it comes to his plenty of homes, but when he’s travelling, too.
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Some of the staff that used to work for Charles now reveal some of his demands and what every member of his household staff, his four chefs, five house managers, three valets and dressers, and two butlers, is expected to follow specific rules.
As revealed by Diana’s former butler Paul Burrell, Charles had “everything done for him…”
“His pajamas are pressed every morning, his shoelaces are pressed flat with an iron, the bath plug has to be in a certain position, and the water temperature has to be just tepid,” Burrell said, adding that the now-king even “has his valets squeeze one inch of toothpaste onto his toothbrush every morning.”
In the documentary Serving the Royals: Inside the Firm, Burrell added that the King wants his bathtub “only half full” and is precise about his bathing temperatures.
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The most outrageous claim about King Charles’ travelling routine was made by author and royal expert Tina Brown, who spoke to 120 insiders and sources, and revealed in her book The Palace Papers that Charles allegedly sends a large van of his possessions to friends’ country houses the day before his arrival, where they unload his “bed, furniture and even pictures.”
It included his orthopedic bed, Kleenex Velvet lavatory paper – and even a toilet seat.
This isn’t the first time that someone spoke about this claim. In the past, Tom Bower wrote in his book Prince Charles, Rebel Prince: The Power, Passion, and Defiance of Prince Charles that Charles indeed does this.
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The King and the Queen didn’t comment anything regarding bringing their bed when visiting other places, but the claim about the toilet seat made them angry and they decided to address it.
In an interview with an Australian radio station in 2018, Charles said, “My own what? Oh, don’t believe all that c***.”
Camilla responded in a similar manner.
“So he doesn’t carry his own toilet seat when he travels?”
“Don’t you believe that!” Charles replied.
According to royal experts, the King needs to be worried about other, more significant issues the monarchy is facing.
“The Royal family as we know it is on the brink of collapse and risks abolishing itself by stealth if the King doesn’t take steps to boost visits that have fallen radically over the last decade,” the Civitas report’s author, Frank Young, said, as quoted in the Express.
“Through death, scandal, and resignation, the Royal family is increasingly reliant on a few hard-working members, with Charles, Anne, and Edward doing almost half the work…. We now need new working royals or will have to accept a Royal Family that is more distant from the people than at any time in the past 100 years.”
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As Charles is interested in the ides of ‘slimmed down’ monarchy, he needs to be aware that the number of working royals is too low and he has been urged to appoint more “working royals” who can meet people across the country.
“The King’s ambition might be misplaced and potentially misjudges the true public mood,” he said, Young said, as quoted by Express, suggesting that Princess Beatrice, as well as Princess Anne’s daughter, Zara Tindall, should become full-time working royals.
“More people want the monarchy to remain unchanged than reflect changes in British life,” he concluded.
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A passenger who was on a flight recently took to Reddit to share a story about an entitled couple who wanted her first class seat although they had tickets for economy, but she taught them a lesson they would never forget.
Namely, the woman posting on the forum explained that she had booked a premium aisle seat with extra legroom. However, just as she had settled in, a woman dressed in designer clothes, looking all stylish and wealthy, approached OP with an air of entitlement, claiming that she had booked the wrong seat by mistake and demanded to be seated next to her husband and rudely requested she changed seats with OP.
OP was stunned by the woman’s arrogance, and she reluctantly agreed to move to a cramped middle seat in row 12.
Meanwhile, a flight attendant who witnessed the entire situation approached OP and told her that she had been tricked by the couple who were in fact both assigned to row 12.
However, instead of making a scene, OP reported the incident to the chief purser without fuss.
After reviewing the situation, the airline offered OP to get back to her seat or to accept a compensation of frequent flyer miles, enough to upgrade her next three flights. She chose the latter and was in fact satisfied with the outcome, knowing she turned the situation in her favor.
As the flight was coming to an end, the purser confronted the couple and exposed their deceit in front of the rest of the passengers.
The couple, who weren’t even married but apparently had an affair, were escorted to the back of the plane and informed that they would be placed on a no-fly list.
Children are the most innocent creatures who are never afraid to speak their mind and do what they please no matter the outcome. The following story is the perfect proof of that.
A teacher noticed that a little boy at the back of the class, was squirming around, scratching his crotch and not paying attention.
She went back to find out what was going on. He was quite embarrassed and whispered that he had just recently been circumcised and he was quite itchy.
The teacher told him to go down to the principal’s office; he was to phone his mother and ask her what he should do about it.
He did, and returned to his class. Suddenly, there was a commotion at the back of the room.
She went back to investigate only to find him sitting at his desk with his penis hanging out.
“I thought I told you to call your Mom,” she screamed. “I did,” he said, “and she told me that if I could stick it out till noon, she’d come and pick me up from school.”
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Frank Ifield, a music icon and a household name in the UK, who played pivotal role in the early success of the Beatles, has died aged 86.
The news of Ifield’s passing was shared on the social media by his long-time friend, music historian and journalist Glenn A. Baker.
“I just took a call from David Ifield, telling me that his brother FRANK IFIELD peacefully passed on this Saturday night, at age 86. There is so much to be said about this remarkable man, who had four number ones in Britain, three of them before the Beatles (who he had briefly support him in concert).
“I Remember You became an indelible hit all around the world and a perfect signature song. It topped the U.K. charts for 7 weeks.
“This is not the time to say any more than my thoughts are with Frank’s brothers and his wife Carole and to say how fortunate I was to see him earlier this year. I’m still gathering my thoughts.”
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He was born in Coundon, UK, in November, 1937, but his family moved to Australia when he was just 3-years-old.
Ifield showed love for music from very early age. At 13 years old, he got a guitar from his grandmother and started writing songs.
In 1959, he made the decision to move back to the UK, where he turned into a true sensation, with four of his hits topping the charts.
Sad to hear Aussie/Brit Frank Ifield has left us. He had three consecutive UK chart toppers in 1962/63, before Gerry & the Pacemakers and the Beatles did the same. He was also tied into the British invasion with this bizarre 1964 US release. Spoiler alert: It wasn't "on stage." pic.twitter.com/tZbQ4TU2C2
Ifield also performed in front of the late Queen in 1965 – at Royal Variety Show.
In 1986 he was diagnosed with pneumonia and doctors had a part of his lung removed, which affected his vocals cords and his singing career.
Ifield was inducted to the Aria Music Awards’ Hall of Fame, and was presented with a Medal of the Order of Australia for his “service to the arts as an entertainer” in 2009.
RIP Frank Ifield He was actually part of the British invasion. I like this cover of Johnny Mercers standard written about Judy Garland. It is a favourite early 60's singlehttps://t.co/Jlfuh31ZJe
Tributes came pouring in, with radio host Luke Davies writing, “Very Sad to hear that Frank Ifield has passed away. He was instrumental in the music scene during the 1960’s. Although a bit before my time, I used to love playing this song on the radio… Sleep Tight Frank, I Remember You.”
Columnist and close friend Pete Chambers shared his condolences: “RiP to my great friend @FrankIfield we will always remember you, your legendary talent as a musician and above all your kindness as an extraordinary human being.”
Rest in peace, Frank Ifield.
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Known as the People’s Princess because of her nurturing and compassionate nature, as well as love for the ordinary citizens, Lady Di will forever be remembered as the woman who changed Britain and the Monarchy.
This incredible Princess rose to prominence upon her engagement to Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son and heir apparent to the British throne. Ever since the world learned of her, she was under the spotlight. The paparazzi followed her every move, and according to many, pushed her to her death.
The following photos show a different side of Diana and remind us once again why we all loved her so much.
A ski trip with her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.
Unlike the rest of the engagement rings of the British royals, which are custom made, Diana’s 12-carat sapphire ring surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds set in white gold was ordered from a Garrard jewelry collection catalog. Upon her passing, the ring went to Kate Middleton after William proposed to her with it.
On her wedding day, Diana was so excited and even confused that she called her future husband Philip Charles Arthur George instead of just Charles Philip.
According to her brother Charles Spencer, Diana had a hard time wearing the tiara at the beginning because it caused her headaches.
“In the evening we all went to a sort of semi-private party and she was there and I just remember she had a cracking headache also since she wasn’t used to wearing a tiara all morning,” he said in an interview.
As much as it was very special, Diana’s wedding dress caused her some trouble as the designers of the 25-foot train failed to take into an account how challenging it would be to walk in. When she entered the carriage, Lady Di’s dress slightly crushed and appeared wrinkled as a result.
When asked whether they were in love with each other shortly after their engagement, Charles replied, “Whatever ‘in love’ means,” to Diana’s “Of course.”
Diana is shown the sketches of her gown which were later torn apart in case someone wanted to get a peek.
The wedding gifts Charles and Diana received were perfectly unique. The Reagans, for one, gifted them a handcrafted porcelain centerpiece and an engraved Steuben glass bowl. They also received gloves made of 100-year-old silk and a timepiece set with diamonds and sapphires, among the rest.
Once the wedding took place, it was exposed with the public that Charles and Diana shared a common ancestor in Henry VII of the Tudors. They were 16th cousins once removed.
Charles and Diana are photographed on their honeymoon. A lip reader said at the time that during their conversation, the newlyweds said, “The honeymoon was the ideal time to catch up on sleep…”
This photograph was taken in 1980, before Diana became a Princess.
Diana on her trip to Angola in 1997 where she visited landmine victims.
With her son Harry, wearing matching outfits as he points out his tongue to the crowd.
Princess Diana pictured with her stepmother whom the media dubbed “wicked stepmother” because of her turbulent relationship with Diana.
Diana enjoys a holiday with her partner Dodi Rayed. She died mere days after this photo was taken.
The Princess is having a blast at the beach while wearing an animal print bathing suit.
She was dubbed “The People’s Princess” because of her love for her people, her generosity, and her big heart.
Diana is pictured in Australia’s Northern Territory, at Alice Springs.
Accompanied by her husband, Princess Diana leaves the hospital after giving birth to her first son, William.
One of the most famous photos of Prince Charles and Princess Diana taken at Buckingham Palace right after they announced their engagement on Sunday, February 24, 1981.
Charles and Diana first greet the crowds as a married couple.
Their first kiss as a married couple.
Family portrait taken on October 6, 1984, at Kensington Palace.
Family time!
Prince William’s christening.
The princess addresses a supporter.
Photo of the happy couple and their son William.
When this photo found its way to the media, everyone agreed that Princess Diana was breathtakingly beautiful. So claim this is one of the most beautiful photos of her ever taken.
Late Princess Diana was truly one of a kind. She will forever be missed.
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Cleaning the home and doing the laundry can be an exhausting task many dread. On top of that, cleaning supplies such as detergents, all purpose cleaners, fabric softeners, stain removers, and more, can cost a fortune. At the same time, they often contain chemicals that can irritate the skin and harm the environment.
Luckily, there are other ways to keep your home and laundry clean.
One thing that we all have in our homes and is an affordable, eco-friendly option with many benefits for us and our household is the vinegar.
Thanks to its high acidity, distilled white vinegar is a versatile and powerful cleaner for various laundry tasks. With a pH of 2.5, it effectively removes stains and softens rough towels. At the same time, it can help eliminate the odor.
Take a look at the different uses of vinegar for laundry below.
1. Odor Remover
Vinegar is highly effective at neutralizing unpleasant odors of your clothes. It eliminates the bacteria responsible for odors such as mildew, sweat, and other unpleasant smells. For mildew in towels, add 2 cups of vinegar to hot water in the washing machine. To freshen clothes, add half a cup to a cup of vinegar during the rinse cycle.
2. Stain Remover
If you want to treat clothes that have stains, simply spray some vinegar on the spot before putting the clothing into the washing machine. For minor stains, soak the item in a solution of one cup of vinegar combined with two cups of warm water. For more stubborn stains, create a paste using one tablespoon of vinegar and one tablespoon of baking soda and rub it directly on the stain.
Adding a cup of vinegar to the final rinse cycle keeps the color of the dark clothes vibrant and prevents the detergent from fading them.
4. Static and Lint Reducer
Vinegar can also serve as an effective static and lint reducer in your laundry. Simply add half a cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle to help reduce static cling in fabrics and loosen lint.
For removing any leftover detergent on your clothes and making sure they remain soft, add vinegar in the fabric softener compartment of the washing machine. This way your clothes will remain soft without spending any money on store-bought softeners.
If you have any concerns about your clothes smelling like vinegar, don’t worry because the smell fades away once the clothing, or the towel is completely dried.
Give these tips and tricks a try and let us know of the outcome.
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As reported by the Knoxville Police Department, Jessiah Plemons, 31, and Lily Rose, 25, along with their friend Madison Davis, 23, were driving on a highway exit ramp when their vehicle “left the roadway and struck a guardrail.” The three exited their Dodge and were waiting outside of it on Interstate 40 in Knoxville, Tennessee, when a Chevrolet truck struck them. All three were pronounced dead at the scene. The truck driver was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Jess and Lily kept their wedding a secret and later shared the big news on the social media, surprising their families and friends.
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Jess’s mom, Michelle Plemons, was asked to take care of her son’s two children whom he took in from his sister in order to provide them with a better life. Lily also had two children on her own.
When someone knocked on her door, Michelle believed that her son and his wife arrived home after celebrating their marriage. Unfortunately, she couldn’t be more wrong.
“Next thing you know, I get a knock on my door. And it’s just, it’s every mother’s nightmare. Every mother’s nightmare,” she told WATE. “Jess was my everything, the glue that held our family together. Lily made my baby happy up until the very end.”
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Jess’ sister, Milea Effler, also opened up about the tragedy and wrote on the GoFundMe page, “Jess was a great person. Many of you know how Jess struggled with his early life but was finally reborn out of addiction and had his life on track.
“He had taken in my niece and nephew as his own and decided they would have a better life.”
Lily’s cousin, August McClelland, said: “I think that’s what made it harder, is the fact that she was the happiest she’d ever been and it got taken away from her.”
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Lily’s family as well.
At the time, the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Turning 80 years old is a very important milestone. It represents reaching a significant age that symbolizes a lifetime of experiences, wisdom, and accomplishments.
On the day he turned 80, a man who has described his relationship with his daughter as close, decided to spend the day with her and pay her a surprise visit.
Following his wife’s passing, the two haven’t seen each other very often, but they have talked on the phone daily.
As the man approached his daughter’s home and knocked on the door, she answered it and was very surprised to see him but wasn’t excited about the visit. What’s most, she asked him what he was doing there, which confused the elderly man who was convinced his daughter would be happy to see him.
“I wanted to spend my birthday with you,” he said, still puzzled by her strange behavior. What’s most, she asked him to leave right away.
His daughter has never treated him that way, which was a red flag. “Was something else going on?” he wondered.
As he turned around and left, he glanced at the house one single time and that’s when he noticed two armed men inside the house.
This explained everything. His daughter was forced to throw him out.
He quickly alerted the police and explained the situation, urging them to hurry.
Officers were at the scene in no time. They surrounded the daughter’s place and then entered inside forcefully. After a couple of minutes, which seemed like an eternity to the elderly man, they got outside with two men in handcuffs.
The man’s daughter came after them and hugged her father. “Dad, I’m so sorry,” she cried. “I was trying to keep you safe. Those men broke in just before you got here. I didn’t know what to do, and I didn’t want you to get hurt.”
Brandi Morey-Pols and Michael S. Winchell shared a custody of their six-year-old son, Rowan M. Morey.
The boy would spend time with both his mother and father, but when Winchell failed to returned the boy home to his mom after a visit on Monday, Aug. 19, Morey-Pols knew something was very wrong and alerted the authorities who checked Winchell’s home. Neither he nor the boy were there so they started an extensive search.
Sadly, two days after the missing report was filed, Winchell and young Rowan were found dead inside a camper on East River Road in Chippewa Township.
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Police suspects murder-suicide. Winchell killed his own son before taking his own life.
“I would always agonize over if he was going to come home or not; and this time, he didn’t,” devastated Morey-Pols said at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. She recalled moments when her son’s father would shave the boy’s head if she did anything to upset him.
Disturbed by Winchell’s behavior, Morey-Pols spoke to Child Protective Services repeatedly, but said she would often be turned away.
“A mom is never wrong when she knows there’s something going on with her baby,” Morey-Pols said. “I knew. They just didn’t help.”
Rowan’s grandfather, Jerry Pols, said that the family court system has failed them for years concerning Winchell and his treatment of Rowan.
“We are not dealing with minor cracks in the system, but gaping holes that allow children like Rowan to fall through,” Pols said during Tuesday’s press conference. “Often with catastrophic consequences.”
We are sorry for the loss of Rowan, may he rest in peace.
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If you struggle with bad breath, maybe you should check your tonsils and see if there are any white or yellow spots that on them.
Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are made of bits of food, bacteria, or minerals such as calcium which get stuck in the folds and gaps of the tonsils. These stones or lumps have a cheese-like structure.
Except for bad breath and sometimes discomfort in the throat, these stones cause minimal symptoms.
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According to research, around 10% of all people experience tonsil stones at some point in their life, but sometimes, they tend to disappear on their won.
Since they are easily visible, no special tests are needed to confirm the diagnosis of tonsil stones. Sometimes, they can be discovered coincidentally when a person gets an X-ray or scans because of other reasons.
Diagnosing tonsil stones usually involves a simple physical examination of your throat and a review of your medical history.
So, what are some of the available options that can help you get rid of tonsil stones.
Self-removal: You can try gently removing the stones at home using a cotton swab or by gargling with saltwater to dislodge them. Do not try to use any sharp or pointy objects to avoid damaging your tonsils.
Medicated gargles: Antimicrobial mouthwashes or gargles may help reduce the build-up of bacteria and prevent the development of tonsil stones.
Oral irrigators: These devices can be used to flush out the tonsil crypts and remove any trapped debris.
Surgical removal: In severe cases, where tonsil stones are causing recurrent infections or significant discomfort, your doctor may recommend a tonsillectomy, which involves removing the tonsils.
Drinking carbonated beverages to assist in loosening the makeup of stones so that they eventually come out on their own.
Coughing to loosen the stones
Some of the ways to prevent tonsil stones are the following:
Regular gargling with a salt-water rinse
Maintaining good oral hygiene
Managing any allergies causing increased nasal mucus
Brushing or scraping your tongue regularly
Although tonsil stones are often harmless and can be treated at home, it’s always for the best to seek medical advice. Of course, don’t forget to follow good oral hygiene practices and take preventive measures.
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Reddit is the place where people get the best advice when they find themselves in situations they have a hard time handling, so getting unbiased strangers’ outlook can truly come in handy.
A woman, 32, took to the social forum to share her story and ask if she had done the right thing when she decided to confront her husband about something that bothered her for a long time.
Namely, she and her husband, 35, have been married for three years, a period during which his family has been having regular dinners once a month. The thing is that while her brothers-in-law’s girlfriends are always invited, she’s sometimes asked to skip the dinner and stay home instead.
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The last time she was asked “to sit this one out” by her husband, she agreed but made a reservation at the same restaurant without his knowledge.
When he left the house and headed towards the restaurant, she waited for around 15 minutes and went there by herself.
Once at the place, she sat at her table and ordered her favorite food. Her husband and his family were unaware of her presence until she went to the restroom and passed right by their table.
When her husband spotted her, he asked her what she was doing there, to which she replied that she was craving a steak and decided to treat herself with a nice dinner. Her mother-in-law dubbed her action rude.
The woman didn’t pay much attention to their words and got back to her table, finished her meal, and headed home.
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When her husband arrived home shortly after, he started calling her names, claiming she was utterly disrespectful. The woman, however, demanded to know why she was regularly excluded from the family dinners when his brothers’ girlfriends were always welcome.
He refused to answer, but she wasn’t done getting to the bottom of the problem.
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After a couple of days, the woman posted an update on Reddit thanking everyone who took their time to read her post and react to it. Most of the fellow Redditors wrote that what she did was right and encouraged her to get the answers she was looking for.
In her update, the woman explained that she pushed her husband into telling her what was really going on. He cracked under the pressure she placed on him and confessed that it was his mother who didn’t want her at those dinners.
It turned out that his mother believed the woman didn’t fit in with the family. When she asked him if she didn’t fit because of her race – she is half-Black – her husband denied the race was the issue. However, the hesitation in his voice said otherwise.
The woman kept asking, and her husband snapped and told her that his mother harbored resentment towards the woman’s race, her personality, her political beliefs, and past decisions, such as the one to spend Christmas with her husband and her own family on the first year they married.
The mother-in-law believed her son deserved someone better; someone who was more “like him.”
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This revelation was a hurtful one, so the woman asked her husband if he needed some space from her, but even before he got to answer, she went to the bedroom and started packing her belongings. She spent the next couple of days at her sister’s place and hadn’t contacted him during that time.
In her second update, she wrote that she’s still considering her choices and doesn’t know if she would get back to her husband, but thanked everyone for their love and support.
One person wrote that when her brothers-in-law’s girlfriends ask why she and her husband are not together (at the time being), she should tell them the truth so that they know what kind of a person their future mother-in-law is.
Everyone agreed that the woman deserved someone who would stand up for her, not someone whose mother’s opinion is more important than his own wife.
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Dame Deborah James, host of the BBC’s You, Meand theBig C podcast, died aged 40.
James was a mother of two. She battled bowel cancer that she was diagnosed with in 2016.
Her passing was announced by her family who posted a tribute to her on the social media. “We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Dame Deborah James; the most amazing wife, daughter, sister, mummy,” the post read.
She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family.
James was an advocate for cancer awareness, and her recognition for cancer fundraising brought her a damehood.
She shared her personal struggles with cancer in order to “raise awareness, break down barriers, challenge taboos and change the conversation around cancer,” her family said.
“Even in her most challenging moments, her determination to raise money and awareness was inspiring.”
Following her diagnosis, after which she was only given two years to live by the doctors, James, who beat the odds and lived six years more than that, started a blog, Bowel Babe.
Through her blog, she tried to fight the taboos surrounding the life with this condition and was given a column in The Sun the following year.
This cherished deputy head teacher who specialized in computer science and e-learning started the You, Meand theBig C podcast on BBC along with fellow cancer fighters Lauren Mahon and Rachael Bland, who died in 2019, a year after the podcast started.
In her first book that was published in 2018, F*** You Cancer: How to Face the Big C, Live Your Life, and Still Be Yourself, James addressed her children, Hugo and Eloise, who were nine and seven when she received her devastating diagnosis.
“Hugo and Eloise, you are my world. You are my everything and I love you beyond comprehension. Know that whatever happens I am with you, I’m at your side and I believe you can do anything you want to do. I’m so proud of you and all I ask for you in life is to make the most of every single day,” she wrote.
James’ Bowelbabe Fund that she set up in order to fund medical research into personalised medicine for cancer patients and to raise awareness of bowel cancer raised over £1m in the first month.
Dame Deborah James was an exceptional woman. May she rest in peace.
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The $2 bill was first introduced in 1862 during the Civil War to ease coin shortages. At the beginning, it featured Alexander Hamilton before switching to Thomas Jefferson. This bill has a fascinating history in American currency.
Throughout the years, the $2 bill wasn’t accepted by the public because they often associated it to bad luck. Its unpopularity continued into the 20th century, with Americans avoiding to use it for their daily transactions, and sticking to the $1 and $5 bills instead.
The U.S. government made an attempt to revive the $2 bill as part of the nation’s Bicentennial celebration back in 1976 by introducing a special edition featuring the signing of the Declaration of Independence on its reverse.
However, this design became popular with the collectors and further deepened the conception that the bill was only valuable as a collectible. This made many people hoard $2 bills, which further limited their circulation.
Despite the fact that it’s not used often in everyday life, the modern $2 bill isn’t particularly rare or valuable. Most $2 bills printed after 1976 are only worth face value unless they have distinctive features like star notes or errors such as double print.
Those $2 bills that can be worth more were printed between 1953 and 1963. The pre-1928 large-size notes can also be of greater value, with the rarest examples selling for hundreds of dollars depending on their condition.
One of the reasons why the $2 bill was never truly accepted by the public was practical. Namely, cash registers that are designed without a designated slot for the denomination made it inconvenient for retailers to handle.
This, along with people’s preference for multiples of 1 and 5, contributed to the bill’s decline in popularity.
The $2 bill remains fully legal tender, of course.
According to the Federal Reserve, about 1.2 billion 2-dollar bills are in current circulation. And although this might seem like a huge number, if we make a comparison to the 11.7 billion 1-dollar bills in circulation, the difference is obvious.
Even today, the $2 bill is wrapped around enigma because of its rare use, making it a conversation starter for those who stumble upon it.
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People enjoy positive changes. There are times in life when we desire a fresh haircut, an enhanced look, and a stylish new outfit with attractive accessories. And we often get that. But sadly, there are individuals out there who can’t even provide a roof over their head and a single meal during the day, let alone a visit to the salon or the clothing store.
Rita is a homeless woman who has spent most of her life on the streets of Turkey. Her days consist of constant struggle to find anything to eat. On top of that, she’s been experiencing several health issues which make her days even harder.
Unfortunately, Rita has also lost her son and has been unable to find a job because of her physical appearance.
When stylist Shafag Novruz first met Rita and learned her life story, she was determined to give her the looks she has always deserved. So, Novruz embarked on a mission to provide the homeless lady with a heart of gold a makeover.
Besides manicures, hair extensions, and make-up, Novuz also covered the costs for a dental surgery for Rita,who finally got the dentures she desperately needed.
The remarkable transformation, stunned many after a video of it was posted on the social media.
Prince Harry, who is said to have been missing his UK life, is more determined than ever to resolve the security issue that prevents him and Meghan from bringing their children to his homeland.
When they stepped down from their royal duties in 2020 and stopped being working royals, the Sussexes lost the privilege of getting security protection by the British police, a decision Harry is planning to challenge yet again.
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As reported by People, the Duke “is preparing to appeal a court ruling that upheld the decision to deny him security.”
Reinstating his and his family security would mean more flexible visits to him homeland, which would also mean his children spending time with their British relatives, particularly their grandfather, King Charles. In fact, Harry believes that it is his father who can do something regarding the official security issue.
“Harry is frightened and feels the only person who can do anything about it is his father,” a royal insider shared with the magazine.
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“Harry is determined to protect his own family at all costs,” another source claimed.
The fact that Harry is convinced the question of him getting the right to official security while in the UK has anything to do with his father affects their relationship further. In fact, a source claimed that Harry is “emotionally blackmailing” his father by not bringing his children to him unless the issue with the protection is resolved the way he and Meghan have envisioned.
Sadly, King Charles has only seen Archie a handful of times, and Lili only once, and as time passes by, the monarch misses his grandchildren more and more.
A source told US Weekly that not seeing his younger son’s children has “left a massive hole in his heart that he’s only spent a few fleeting days with them and then video calls on important days.”
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As per the Mirror, Charles “has had discussions” about visiting Harry and his family in the States “at some time in the future.”
Royal expert Tom Quinn spoke to the newspaper and said, “There is no doubt if it goes ahead he would build in time to visit his youngest son and his grandchildren, but there are mountains of planning to be overcome before that becomes even a remote possibility.
“It’s certainly possible that he would make a discreet private visit to Harry and the children in California,” the royal expert added. “He is desperate to see them and hates the idea that Archie and Lily will not remember him as the warm friendly grandfather he wants to be.”
Louella Alderson, a relationship experts, has also spoken on the subject and told Mirror that the King’s willingness to meet his son and his family is a significant gesture, but considering his royal engagements and his fragile health, the trip to the States “would likely require careful planning and coordination.”
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It is said that the King gets to speak to his US-based grandchildren through FaceTime, but that’s not enough because he truly wants to be present in their lives.
According to a source, Charles is “keener than ever” to focus on his family, making up for “lost time.”
“The King is absolutely committed to being present in all of his grandchildren’s lives. He values family above everything and whatever the course of his relationship with his son he would never be content with just seeing his grandchildren on the odd video call,” the source said.
We hope King Charles would be able to see his grandchildren in person soon.
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