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King Charles got kissed by Geri Horner - and she broke protocol again to grab his bum

King Charles III had an infamous encounter with the Spice Girls back in 1997 - with one of them calling him 'very sexy' - and he sent a letter to Geri when she left the group

Daily Mirror

Queen and Mandela's playful relationship with him even teasing her about losing weight

President Nelson Mandela never forgot the Queen’s refusal to travel to South Africa during the apartheid years – despite the differing views of her Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher – which would have given the country’s racist policies tacit approval

Daily Mirror

The charming question that Nelson Mandela would always ask the Queen on the phone

South African president was the one world leader who could dispense with formality with Elizabeth II

The Independent UK

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Personal ties, diplomacy and charm: King Charles will need them all to win over Africa

To carry on his mother’s work and confront the legacy of colonialism will require unique skills

The Guardian - UK

Queen Elizabeth II and Africa: From an iconic dance in Ghana to friendship with Mandela

Elizabeth II maintained special ties with Britain’s former colonies and the members of the Commonwealth states in Africa. From the beginning of her reign in Kenya to her memorable meetings with Kwame Nkrumah and Nelson Mandela, the Queen had a long-standing relationship with the African continent.

France 24

Could Biden bring Trump to Britain for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral?

Barack Obama had attended Nelson Mandela’s funeral with George Bush and Bill Clinton

The Independent UK

Mandela and Queen Elizabeth enjoyed a 'warm friendship,' secretary recalls

(This September 10 story corrects second paragraph to make clear date of Mandela's first visit to Buckingham Palace was 1996, not 1995)

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Queen ‘wouldn’t have minded’ being an actress, says family friend Gyles Brandreth

He told hosts Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty: “She was extraordinary and it wasn't simply because she was the Queen, I think it was the nature of her personality."

Daily Record

Former African colonies remember Queen's legacy with mixed emotions

From becoming head of the Commonwealth of Nations in 1952 to witnessing the independence of many African countries, Queen Elizabeth II watched a century of history unfold. RFI looks at some of the key moments in the late monarch’s relationship with the African continent.

Radio France Internationale

World united in grief and admiration for royal stateswoman

The late Queen Elizabeth ll of England dominates today's newspapers worldwide, with editors reaching for muted superlatives to honour an admired, admirable stateswoman.

Radio France Internationale

Queen Elizabeth II: A glimpse at an incredible life and reign

The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral Castle after a life of service, much of it recorded on film. Here are some of the highlights of a remarkable reign

The New Daily

Queen Elizabeth: monarch who had to adjust to the shift from Empire to Commonwealth

On her 21st birthday, 21 April 1947, when Britain’s Princess Elizabeth was accompanying her parents and her sister on a tour of South Africa, she spoke “to all the peoples of the British Commonwealth and Empire, wherever they live, whatever race they came from, and whatever language they speak”.

The Conversation

Family friend describes ‘wry humour’ and ‘electric smile’ of the Queen

Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth was a friend of the Duke of Edinburgh.

The Independent UK

Elizabeth II, a life on the throne

Queen Elizabeth II, head of the Commonwealth and monarch of 15 countries, ruled longer than any other monarch in British history, guiding the nation through profound changes and leaving behind a vibrant legacy.

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'Staggering' Meghan Markle poll throws doubt over claims Duchess of Sussex is losing popularity in US

One critic described her interview with The Cut as being 'threatening to the Royal Family'

Daily Mirror

South African Lion King cast member 'baffled' by Meghan Markle's Mandela comment

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, recalled an interaction during a premiere of The Lion King in London back in 2019, saying one well-wisher told her that her marriage was celebrated as much as the freeing of Nelson Mandela

The Independent UK

Queen ‘doesn’t want to be on tenterhooks’ with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

The couple are back in the UK this week for the first time since June

Daily Mirror

Meghan Markle's popularity surges in US after latest interview in 'extraordinary' poll

More than two-thirds of Americans surveyed said they thought more favourably of the Duchess after her controversial interview with The Cut as well as her new podcast episode

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The Guardian - AU

Do not pretend celebrity princess Meghan Markle can meaningfully advance the cause of racial justice

It’s difficult to criticise the politics of someone who has been on receiving end of so much racist vitriol, but there isn’t much substance to the Duchess

Chronicle Live

Nelson Mandela’s grandson criticises Meghan Markle over royal wedding celebration remarks

Meghan claimed that she was told people ‘rejoiced in the streets’ the same way as when Mandela was freed from prison

Daily Mirror

Lion King composer doesn't remember discussing Nelson Mandela with Meghan Markle

The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle had recalled an interaction during a premiere of The Lion King in London back in 2019, saying one well-wisher told her that her marriage was celebrated as much as the freeing of Nelson Mandela

The Independent UK

South African Lion King actor ‘baffled’ over Meghan Markle comments

Dr John Kani said that the royal wedding was ‘no big deal’ in South Africa

Daily Record

ITV Loose Women studio erupts after Meghan Markle clash as panellist slams 'boring' debate

Kelle Bryan, Janet Street-Porter and Jane Moore had a very tense discussion about Meghan Markle and her recent comments about Nelson Mandela.

Daily Mirror

Loose Women studio erupts in second Meghan Markle clash as panellist slams ‘boring’ debate

Kelle Bryan, Janet Street-Porter and Jane Moore had a very tense discussion about Meghan Markle and the royal family on Loose Women

Evening Standard

Nelson Mandela grandson questions claim South Africa celebrated Meghan’s wedding like grandfather’s freedom

The Duchess of Sussex said she was told there was the same jubilation when she married Harry as when Mandela was released

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