UK to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, Sunak says theguardian.com/politics/2024/… about time!! The “peace dividend” was a fiction.

King honours the Princess of Wales with role for public service and support of the arts standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebr… this appointment to be Companion of Honour is so well deserved. New Knights of the Garter, the top order of chivalry, include Lord Lloyd Webber.

New Prince Louis photo to mark his sixth birthday telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2… it is important that this tradition is being continued.

Queen Camilla meets regiment - where her father served in World War Two - for first time as Colonel-in-Chief | UK News | Sky News news.sky.com/story/queen-ca… This will be important for her as her father Major Bruce Shand had a fine war record winning an MC twice.

Ripley review – Andrew Scott is absolutely spellbinding theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2… I was fascinated by this adaptation. Scott is excellent. Visually it’s a treat. Mesmerising. Do not miss. 8 episodes.

Prince William pictured attending first royal event since Kate’s cancer diagnosis independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n… so good to see this and looking forward to seeing the Princess of Wales with him when her health permits.

On Hannah Murray Lopez's TRE in the Afternoon from 16.00CET - Richard Fitzwilliams reviews movies #Civil War and #TheTroublewithJessica , and 'Player Kings' with Ian McKellen showing at the Noel Coward Theatre. Then its #WomenTalk with Sheila Mellor, Janet Barnett and Helen Stanley

St James’s Park is lovely in the evenings. However the notice by the ponds wrongly labels the portrait of George 1V by Sir Thomas Lawrence as John Nash who created BP!!

‘There’ll be a distinct question mark over his titles…’

Royal Commentator Richard Fitzwilliams on the fallout after Prince Harry officially sets the USA as his primary residence.

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Prince Harry makes it official that he prefers the US to the UK metro.co.uk/2024/04/18/exa… via Metro this could lead to problems with his visa application, currently before a judge. His admissions in his destructive memoir Spare were extremely foolish.

One key question remains after Harry cut ties with Britain and makes US his home express.co.uk/news/royal/188… he won’t be missed. The Sussexes were thrown out of Frogmore after his memoir Spare attacked the RF. He is unpopular both here & in US.

I strongly recommended this visceral, superbly filmed & well acted drama #CivilWar . It certainly gripped me & it has a terrifying relevance to today’s polarised United States. Superb action sequences. Make sure you see it on IMAX. collider.com/civil-war-dome…

Sunday walk with pals #morningwalk

Duke of Kent steps down as Colonel of the Scots Guards at 88 | UK News | Sky News news.sky.com/story/duke-of-… he is a remarkable member of the RF who gave 50 years of service to the regiment.

Camilla's popularity soars as she diligently holds the royal fort for Charles express.co.uk/news/royal/188… this poll Emily Ferguson EXPRESS shows widespread appreciation for the RF during a period of unprecedented unpredictability.

Some sun in Brighton finally. A new sculpture by the beach. The Ivy, Asia restaurant looks spectacular.

'William is suspicious, he doesn't trust Harry'

Richard Fitzwilliams says the King is reportedly trying to reconcile his two warring sons.

Glad to see 75 years of NATO celebrated. The international situation is worrying & defence has not been a government priority for years. Any doubters should see 20 Days in Mariupol.

On Hannah Murray Lopez's TRE in the Afternoon from 16.00CET - Richard Fitzwilliams reviews movies #MothersInstinct and #Damsel . Then its #WomenTalk with Nicole King, Paloma Salgado & Jan Humpidge

Prince Andrew emerges for the first time as Scoop hits the screen dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1… via Daily Mail Online my take on #Scoop a worthwhile docudrama with fine performances. Fascinating to see the planning. Watched the real interview again too!!