HISTORICAL FACTS: 7 - The Untold Story

West End and TV star Sheila Mathews dies aged 99

Mathews made her stage debut at the age of three and had a career that spanned more than 90 years.

Evening Standard · Aug 13

Quote of the day by King Charles: "To my darling Mama, as you begin your last great journey to join my dear…" - a tribute to Queen Elizabeth, on gratitude, service and a son's farewell

Few words spoken at a moment of personal loss carry the weight of an entire lifetime. When Queen Elizabeth II died on 8 September 2022, her eldest son, King Charles III, addressed the nation the following day, speaking as both a new monarch and a grieving son at the same…

The Times of India · Aug 12

Prince Edward's School Friend Unpacks the "Terrifying" Sandringham Dress Code and What "Divine" Queen Elizabeth Did to Calm Her Nerves

The late Queen stepped in to help when a teenage Tanya Rose was invited to stay with the royals.

Marie Claire · Aug 12

A diver found a $3 million gold cross in a Spanish shipwreck; 20 years later, it vanished from a museum

In 1955, a Bermudian diver named Teddy Tucker pulled a gold cross studded with seven emeralds from the wreck of a sixteenth-century Spanish galleon resting in the reefs off Bermuda. It would go on to be called one of the most valuable single objects ever recovered from a shipwreck. Tucker…

The Times of India · Aug 11

Thailand, Myanmar seek to reset ties

On Aug 7, Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing paid his respects at the memorials of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother and Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati at the Grand Palace. He also paid homage to the Emerald Buddha there.

Bangkok Post · Aug 10

Royal Author Reveals Prince Philip Called Charles' Decision to Air Grievances 'Bloody Stupid'

Royal author Gyles Brandreth reveals Prince Philip called Charles 'self-indulgent' and 'bloody stupid' for publicly airing his painful childhood grievances.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

At 13, Jay Hung became his mother’s caregiver; now the Queen’s student has built a peer community for young Canadians like him

When most teenagers are focused on school, friendships and weekend plans, Jay Hung was learning how to care for his mother. At just 13, the Queen’s University student became a young caregiver after his mother was diagnosed with late-stage cancer. Years later, Hung is using that experience to help other…

The Times of India · Aug 10

Earlier this year, Smithsonian scientists decoded the pheromones that determine whether bee daughters stay home or leave. It produced surprising clues about how simple insect societies evolve into complex communities

Bee pheromones: New research reveals queen bees use chemical signals to guide daughters. These pheromones influence whether daughters remain home or reproduce independently. Queens producing more signals demonstrate higher reproductive success and egg-laying. This chemical communication helps organize simple insect societies over time.

The Economic Times · Aug 10

King Charles stepping away from the spotlight? Why the monarch is retreating to Balmoral as the royal family's cherished Scottish estate closes to visitors

King Charles is stepping away from the spotlight for his annual summer break at Balmoral Castle as the royal family's cherished Scottish retreat closes to visitors. The historic 50,000-acre estate will remain closed to the public through the summer as the King and his family prepare for their traditional stay.…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Why Jagannath Ji Teaches Us to Stop Chasing Perfection

How many things in your life are still waiting for the “right time”? That course you want to start. The business idea sitting in your notebook. The fitness plan you keep postponing. The conversation you want to have. You tell yourself, “I will start when everything is perfect.” But what…

MyLifeXP · Aug 10