Princesses Mako and Kako mark anniversary of the death of Empress Kojun – wife of Emperor Hirohito

Members of the Japanese royal family have marked the 20th anniversary of the death of Empress Kojun with a ceremony at the family mausoleum and imperial palace.  The Empress, who was the wife of Emperor Hirohito and grandmother of current emperor Naruhito, died on June 16, 2000. Sisters Princess Mako, 29, and Princess Kako, 26, … Read more

Michelle Keegan declares she is ‘a bit rough around the edges’ compared to husband Mark Wright

Michelle Keegan admits she is a ‘bit rough around the edges’ when compared to husband Mark Wright… but laments him for ‘leaving his dirty pants on the floor’ By Ellie May Donohoe For Mailonline Published: 02:06 BST, 14 June 2020 | Updated: 03:45 BST, 14 June 2020 She never fails to impress with her glamorous … Read more

The Queen arrives for military ceremony at Windsor Castle to mark her official birthday

The Queen put on a stylish display as she arrived to view a socially-distancing military ceremony in the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle to mark her official birthday today.  Her Majesty, 94, cut an elegant figure in a recycled turquoise coat and matching hat – in what was her first official royal engagement since lockdown began.  … Read more

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan say they are ‘deeply shaken by Trump’s rhetoric’

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have responded to dozens of scientists who criticized Facebook for not censoring President Donald Trump‘s comments. More than 160 researchers, who receive funding through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), sent a letter to the couple on Sunday, asking them to reconsider policies regarding people who post misinformation and ‘incendiary language.’ … Read more

Queen and Prince Philip are photographed at Windsor Castle to mark the Duke’s 99th birthday

A new photograph of The Queen and Prince Philip has been released to celebrate the Duke’s 99th Birthday on Wednesday.  In the poignant image, which was taken on Monday, Her Majesty, 94 and The Duke of Edinburgh, who have been married for more than 70 years, were pictured standing side-by-side in the quadrangle at Windsor Castle. … Read more

Explorer Mark Wood shares incredible photos from his trips to Everest and the Poles

As workplace views go, these take some beating.  Army officer and firefighter-turned-explorer Mark Wood has shared a collection of incredible images from his extreme expeditions.  The 53-year-old from Coventry has made navigating some of the world’s most remote areas his full-time job and the icy regions are his favourite spots.  The photographs, which feature in … Read more

Dan Walker leads messages to BBC colleague Mark Chapman after his wife tragically dies aged 44 

‘Absolutely crushed for Chappers and his family. He loved Sara so much. May she rest in peace’: Dan Walker leads heartfelt messages to BBC colleague Mark Chapman after his wife tragically dies aged 44 Dan Walker has led the tributes to Mark Chapman’s wife Sara, who died aged 44  Sara passed away on Wednesday surrounded … Read more

Match of the Day 2 host Mark Chapman’s wife Sara dies aged 44 after a long illness

Match of the Day 2 host Mark Chapman’s wife Sara dies aged 44 after a long illness Mark, 46, is said to be ‘devastated’ after Sara died on Wednesday with her family The couple married in 2000 and have three children together, 17, 12 and six A source says the private family are in a … Read more

Hong Kong residents defy a police man and mark the Tiananmen crackdown

Police in Hong Kong have fired pepper spray to disperse protesters who defied an official ban and gathered in a park to mark the 31st anniversary of China’s bloody crackdown on democracy students at Tiananmen Square. The scuffles broke out in the working-class Mong Kok district when demonstrators tried to set up roadblocks with metal … Read more

‘We bumped into Robert De Niro at lunch!’: Cricketer Mark Butcher reveals his best holiday memories

‘We bumped into Robert De Niro at lunch!’ Retired cricketer and singer Mark Butcher reveals his best holiday memories Mark Butcher recalls an incredible couple of weeks he spent on Peter Island  The cricketer reveals his earliest holiday memory – Butlin’s in Bognor Regis  He adds that the best hotel he has been to is the ITC … Read more