Sarah Ferguson
She deletes all Instagram posts – and announces a new beginning
Sarah Ferguson
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All the news about the British royals in the GALA ticker: Sarah Ferguson announces a new beginning via Instagram +++ Fans are amazed at the details of the Princess of Wales’ cabin recordings +++ King Charles and Queen Camilla forgo the “golden carriage ride” to Westminster Abbey.
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February 28, 2023
Sarah Ferguson deletes all Instagram posts
Sarah Ferguson, 63, caused confusion among her fans on Monday February 27. Prince Andrew’s ex-wife, 63, suddenly deleted all posts on her Instagram profile. Instead, there are now three new postings that show a tea party. A close-up shows a hand pouring a cup of tea, the second picture shows a lovingly set table with pink serviettes, etageres with croissants and strawberry tarts. “To the turning of a page…” and “And to a new beginning…”, she initially writes mysteriously. Your followers are irritated. “Why did you delete all your posts? Why the mysterious new posts,” asks a confused user. Another suggested: “She is focused on the release of the new book. One only has to read the posts below and it shows exactly what is intended here.” And he seems right.
Because a little later, the 63-year-old shares a video from the tea party, in which only hands can be seen and voices can be heard in the background. “Lady Mary, what on earth have you been up to? My brand new historical romance novel, A Most Intriguing Lady, is out next week!” she announces her second historical novel. “‘Her Heart for a Compass” taught us to follow our heart. “A Most Intriguing Lady” is about new beginnings, secrets and of course… a romance.” The Duchess of York’s new book will be published on March 7. As part of her promotional tour, Sarah Ferguson wants, among other things, an interview in New York, where she also wants to answer a few questions about Prince Harry, 38, and Duchess Meghan, 41.
February 27, 2023
Catherine, Princess of Wales: Detail in new photos causes irritation
Catherine, Princess of Wales, 41, as patron of English rugby union not only clinched a win over her husband Prince William, patron of the Welsh FA, in the Six Nations game at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff at the weekend, but after the publication of some photos from the dressing room of their players also a lot of attention on their official Instagram channel. But that was not only because of her radiant smile and her charming look, but above all because of a detail that caught the eye when taking pictures with the star player Maro Itoje, 28. The second snap in a series of photos, which also features the Prince of Wales chatting to Welsh players, shows one of England’s rugby pros at work as a photographer. Kate and Itoje beam towards the lens while sitting on a bench. But wait a minute: The clearly recognizable camera immediately triggers amused discussion in the comment line.
“Is that a disposable camera in picture 2?!” asks a Royal fan in astonishment. “I spotted it too!” agrees another excitedly, noting almost sentimentally, “Brings back some memories.” Another follower offers a theory for the use of the relic from the old days: “For security reasons, cell phones are probably not allowed in private meetings.” Sounds reasonable! Incidentally, the proud Maro now shows what has become of the retro-style snapshots on his social media profile. He jokes with amusement about the overexposed commemorative documents: “The old camera flash is working again.” And suddenly Catherine is beaming even more than usual.
King Charles and Queen Camilla: They break with this golden tradition at the coronation
The coronation of King Charles, 74, is losing its shine: According to the “Sunday Telegraph”, the monarch and his wife Queen Camilla, 75, will not drive up to their coronation on May 6, 2023 in Westminster Abbey in the golden carriage, as was the case with such a historic event has been a tradition in the British royal family up to now. Accordingly, the couple will only use the state vehicle on the return trip to be cheered on by Royal fans in the streets of London. The approximately 7 meter long golden carriage was commissioned by King George III in 1760. (1738-1820) and has been used at the coronation of all monarchs since King George IV (1762-1830) in 1821. Queen Elizabeth, † 96, once revealed in the BBC documentary “The Coronation” on the occasion of her 65th coronation anniversary in 2017 that the ride in the golden carriage was “terrible”. She practically only sat on springs that were covered with leather. “I couldn’t move at all.”
An argument that should have convinced Charles to at least make the journey to the already exciting ceremony a little more comfortable. But traditionalists need not fear that the monarch will switch to an ordinary vehicle. A car doesn’t seem to be an option. Royal experts assume that the king will always take royal custom into account in memory of his father Prince Philip, †99, who was a passionate carriage lover. The newly crowned royal couple have various alternatives that should also make an impression. For example, you might choose the Irish State Coach, which has often been used to drive to the opening of Parliament.
In 2002, Queen Elizabeth (†96) and Prince Philip (†99) took a seat in the golden state carriage on the occasion of the monarch’s Golden Jubilee to drive from Buckingham Palace to St. Paul’s Cathedral.
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Sources used: telegraph.co.uk, bbc.co.uk, instagram.com