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As King Charles was being driven to a service at St. Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham estate, he was seen riding in a brand-new, all-new, black BMW i7 M70 xDrive.

The King has been spotted in a brand new £170,000 electric BMW as he continues to swap his fleet of royal cars for greener alternatives. Charles was seen riding in the back of his new top-of-the-range black BMW i7 M70 xDrive after buying the vehicle earlier this year.

It was his first outing in the new motor, with the monarch opting to use it to be taken to a Sunday service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham estate at the weekend. The eco-conscious King has long been a champion of nature and green causes and previously spent years as Prince of Wales trying to drive action on environmental issues.

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The King’s fleet, which includes a £16, 000 Electric Lotus, is the most recent electric vehicle to be added to the green BMW.

One of Charles’s country estates is thought to have authorized the use of the Lotus Eletre in the traditional Royal Claret paint scheme, which is visible on other royal and state cars.

He splashed out on an EV400 HSE Jaguar I-Pace for his first electric car in 2018. Since then, he has revealed that his beloved vintage Aston Martin DB6, which the late Queen gave him as a 21st birthday present, can also now run on biofuel.

When asked if he was a “bit of a Clarkson” and a “petrol head” in a 2021 interview, Charles responded, “Yes, but that was before we knew what the issues were.”

However, I was able to convert my 51-year-old Aston Martin, which I have owned for years. Can you believe this, surplus English white wine and whey from the cheese process, but I hardly have a chance to drive it right now.

Meanwhile, Sir Michael Stevens, the keeper of the public purse, disclosed last year that the two current state Bentleys would also be renovated to run on biofuel, with the possibility of fully electric state cars coming up in the future at the annual review of the royal household’s finances.

It comes as other steps the King has taken to reduce his carbon footprint have included installing solar panels on Clarence House and at Highgrove and Windsor Castle, turning down the heat at the Buckingham Palace swimming pool and using biomass boilers that use wood chippings to heat his Birkhall estate.

In Harmony: A New Way of Looking At Our World, The King once outlined his passion for environmental issues and suggested a change in how we interact with it in his 2010 book.

However, the King previously acknowledged that the global climate emergency was making him “a frustrated old man.” He argued that if it wants to avoid an environmental disaster in the foreseeable future, it must depend on the younger generation.

Jamie Oliver, the father-of-five and chef, has revealed that his children have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and dyslexia in the last year.

Jamie Oliver has bravely revealed that his children are neurodivergent as he spoke candidly about his “amazing but bonkers” family. The celebrity chef, 50, shares five kids, Poppy, 23, Daisy, 22, and Petal, 16, and sons Buddy, 14, and River, eight, with wife Jools, who he married in 2000.

Jamie, who is dyslexic, speaks openly about his own health concerns in Channel 4 new documentary, Jamie’s Dyslexia Revolution. And now he’s revealed that his children have been diagnosed with dyslexia, ADHD and ASD (autism spectrum disorder) in the past year. Speaking in a new interview about the challenges the family face, he said that he and wife Jools discuss their children in bed every night and have “learnt to understand that their behaviour is because they’re seeing things differently”.

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While not revealing which child had been diagnosed with each condition, talking to The Times, Jamie said that being aware of his family’s differences “allows you to be a better parent”, adding: “Imagine four neurodiverse people at the dinner table trying to get their point across.”

He also criticized how different things were regarding neurodivergence when he was a child, claiming that people “didn’t know as much about our brains as we did 30 years ago.”

A term used to describe people with brain functions that include autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.

A common learning ailment that causes issues with reading, writing, spelling, and processing as well as dyslexia.

The Channel 4 star recalls being called a “stupid dunce” at school and how his difficult learning curve left him feeling “worthless, stupid, and thick.”

He stated before his documentary release that he was “oversharing with you because I’ve got to work this s**t out” and that he was “unpacking quite a lot of stuff.”

There were no strategies, just a little extra tutoring assistance, he explained, adding that there was no robust dyslexic knowledge then. “I didn’t have any extra time in exams,” he explained.

In response to his new program, Jamie is now calling for urgent changes in schools, including increased teacher training in neurodiversity and early screening for dyslexia.

He praised teachers, insisting that they were performing well but that they needed to be properly trained to handle particular pupils.

His eye-opening documentary, which will soon be available on Channel 4, will explore whether the UK’s educational system is adequately supporting children with dyslexia and, if not, what can be done to assist them.

The Jamie’s School Dinners star claims that Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, is in a better place than his well-known fight for healthier food for children in the UK.

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In a revealing new interview about his marriage, Brooklyn Beckham snubbed David and Victoria Beckham’s parents. The oldest Beckham child, who is currently at the center of a family feud, claimed he had been ‘captivated’ by Nicola Peltz and wanted to marry her soon after meeting her.

Brooklyn broke his silence in a raunchy interview about his new wife, calling her his “best friend,” as the rift between the Beckham clan continues to grow.

After an incident involving a wedding dress, Brooklyn and Nicola, who live in Los Angeles, reportedly cut contact with their son and his wife, initially sparking speculation about the tension between Victoria and David and their son and his wife. Brooklyn hasn’t addressed any of his close-knit family’s recent birthdays and hasn’t attended any of his father’s celebrations for his 50th. He did, however, find the time over the weekend to write a tribute to Nicola’s brother, Will, who called him his “bro.

Brooklyn’s marriage-related coverage of Glamour Magazine’s Germany edition has been amidst the chaos. Brooklyn quips, “There will always be people who talk.” We must be content together, which is crucial.

Brooklyn cautions against lying to other young couples who are in love. Nothing worse than “hiding something” from one another. Throughout the interview, Nicola praises her parents, saying, “My parents taught me: Always tell the truth, we’ll help you.” Being open and honest is still deeply embedded in my heart today. You don’t ever feel regret it. On the contrary, true friendship only develops when there is genuine connection, or genuine communication.

Brooklyn only mentions Nicola’s mother, claiming that he has a tattoo of her rosary beads on his hands.

Then, according to Brooklyn, Nicola prefers the temperature in her bedroom to that in her three years of marriage, making it the most difficult. The close friends are also committed to rekindling their relationship by producing a film together. Actress Nicole demanded to “cut” Brooklyn from their most recent project because he lacked direction and continual gazed at the camera.

The pair made the decision to ignore Victoria and David, Brooklyn’s famous parents.

The most recent snub comes after a source tells New magazine that Victoria is struggling because Brookl.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/brooklyn-beckham-family-feud-live-35284497″ target=”_self”>yn, 26, is “alwa.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/brooklyn-beckham-family-feud-live-35284497″ target=”_self”>ys going to be her bab.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/brooklyn-beckham-family-feud-live-35284497″ target=”_self”>y.”

She feels like Nicola has taken over and it’s really difficult to deal with as a mother because he’s her first-born and they’ve always had a wonderful relationship, they said. “Boston’s behavior is unacceptable, but David is upset that she feels like she’s losing her first child,” he writes to Victoria. Because she is so focused on her family, she is concerned that Victoria won’t have any contact with her first grandchild and that Brooklyn and Nicola will start their own families.

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Sam Thompson’s sister Louise reflects on his Soccer Aid for UNICEF heroics – and the painful challenges that lie ahead as the feat gets underway

TV star Sam Thompson’s sister say her brother won’t be afraid to show his vulnerable side on his mammoth 260-mile endurance challenge for Soccer Aid.

And Louise says that the feat – which kicked off early this morning – will help smash “toxic masculinity stereotypes”.

She said: “That’s so important at the moment, to show vulnerability as a man. And I just think he’ll do that in such a brave way. We need more people breaking down that whole, like, toxic masculinity stereotype, don’t we? He is super open about who he is and being vulnerable and authentic.”

Sam is delivering the Soccer Aid for UNICEF match ball from last year’s stadium, Stamford Bridge in London, to the home of this year’s match, Old Trafford in Manchester.

Louise added that Sam will try to remain upbeat but she knows deep down he will suffer.

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She says: “I know my brother so well, so I’ll see the twinges in the eyes. I can tell when my brother’s suffering. I can tell when he’s lying. I can tell, you know, when you see it in his face.”

Louise, 35, is the older sister of Sam, 32. The pair was born in south Kensington, London, and both later starred in Made in Chelsea. The challenge is expected to take five days, and will also see him travel sections by bike.

Today he is expected to run 26 miles towards Hemel Hempstead, Herts, and then switch to two wheels to cycle a further 23 miles to Stadium MK in Milton Keynes, in Bucks.

Louise says Sam will struggle the most from a mental perspective. She added: “Those in between moments where it gets quiet and you’re left alone with your thoughts, that will be hard – because he’s not somebody that is ever quiet. He is always just throwing himself from, one busy work thing to the next – he’s not really someone that goes on holiday a lot either.

“He doesn’t like to remove himself from his comfort zone, and his routine. So, I think this will really throw him outside of his routine and, provide, some much needed, thinking time.”

Sam was yesterday joined on the first leg by This Morning star Josie Gibson who met him and Joel Dommett, who supported Sam for the first leg of his challenge, at the first pit stop of the route.

Sam said: “We’ve done a half marathon and do you know what, it’s way better with Joel. I’ve actually just begged him to stay, he’s the best energy you could ask for and when you set off, you’ve just got so much nervous energy and you’ve got adrenaline going and stuff and it’s just really nice to be with someone like [Joel]. Joel is like my big brother so it’s just really nice to be with someone that I know so well, who can sort of take you on the journey.”

Josie pointed out the plasters on Sam’s legs and he replied: “I’ve just got shin splints but I think loads of people get shin splints. When you’re training for these things, I don’t think you’re ever going to get to the start line without a few niggles here and there.” Follow Sam’s challenge here: socceraid.org.uk/challenge

The composer Alfred Clausen, who is best known for his 27-year tenure on The Simpsons, passed away at the age of 84. After battling a contagious illness, the film composer lost his life on Thursday at his Valley Village, Los Angeles, home.

In his mid-seventies, the star had been given a diagnosis of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). The condition, which affects speech, movement, balance, and vision, is still untreated.

After joining the show in 1990, one year after the renowned production’s groundbreaking debut, Clausen composed some of the show’s most well-known melodies. He remained a part of The Simpsons until its 28th season in 2017. For his songs We Put the Spring in Springfield and You’re Checkin’ In (A Musical Tribute to the Betty Ford Center), he received Emmy Awards in 1997 and 1998.

The actor’s role on the hit TV program earned him 30 Emmy nominations overall, compared to just 21 overall. Clausen has a number of TV credits, including Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Naked Gun, and Moonlighting.

Online tributes have been pouring in for the star as Al Jean, one of The Simpsons’ longest-serving writers, wrote on X, where he previously said, “Clausen was an incredibly talented man who did so much for The Simpsons.”

The star, who once claimed he almost turned down the show because he was more interested in making longform feature films, could have had a completely different story.

Clausen recalled that in a 2015 conversation for the Television Academy Foundation website The Interviews, the question “Would you like to score an animated show?” He then revealed that he initially said no before saying that.

I said, “I’ve only been working on Moonlighting for four years, and I really want to write drama music.” I’m more interested in producing long-form feature films.

Matt Groening, the show’s creator, persuaded him to sign up, who explained that the show wasn’t a cartoon. We view our show as a drama where the characters are drawn, Groening said Clausen. “And we want it to be scored in that manner. Could you do that, please? Clausen responded, “Yes, I could do that,” he said.

Sally Clausen’s wife, Kaarin, Scott, and Kyle, his stepchildren Josh and Emily, and 11 grandchildren remain.

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Which of the UK’s five Eurovision Song Contest victories, with the most recent one coming in 1997, is the most popular among Brits?

The British public have had their say on the top UK Eurovision entries of all time. Despite many Brits hoping for Ed Sheeran, Adele or Harry Styles to represent the UK in the annual song contest, there’s a wave of optimism this year among Eurovision enthusiasts that Remember Monday could break the UK’s 28-year losing streak.

According to a survey, 38% of Brits tune in to Eurovision every year or every other year. With the final on Saturday in store for the UK, Brits have shared their rankings of previous UK entries. Lulu’s “Boom Bang-a-Bang” from 1969, as well as Sonia’s “Better the Devil You Know,” both of whom came in second place in 1993, are noteworthy mentions in the list of top UK Eurovision songs.

In the poll of 2,000 adults, Cliff Richard’s 1968 debut Eurovision entry, “Congratulations,” and Katrina and the Waves’ “Love Shine a Light,” which marked the UK’s final Eurovision victory in 1997, placed in the top five.

However, Brotherhood of Man’s “Save Your Kisses for Me,” Sam Ryder’s “Space Man,” and Bucks Fizz’s “Making Your Mind Up” are the nation’s favorite past releases.

The Eurovision champion, Cheryl Baker, who won the title with Bucks Fizz in 1981, expressed her joy at being voted the greatest of all time: “That’s fantastic! It’s amazing that we won 44 years ago. “

I was so excited when I met Sandie Shaw, who was my favorite, in “Puppet on a String.” The Eurovision entries Brotherhood of Man sold six million records, according to me, making them the biggest selling! However, it’s a privilege and a total honor that people regard our entry as the best British work.

“I’ve heard so many excellent songs from the UK over the years, and it’s amazing that people think of Bucks Fizz when they think of Eurovision. “

Cheryl, who was a frequent attendee of the WhichBingo Awards, also shared her thoughts on Remember Monday, a UK entry this year. I haven’t yet chosen a winning song, Cheryl said. The song is really good, and the girls are fantastic.

You never know, though, even though the bookmakers are only giving it a 1% chance. The girls’ attire is almost theatrical and historically accurate; it could be something from Bridgerton. “

However, she acknowledged that this might not be sufficient, especially in light of Sweden: “They put everything in; it’s all in the production. “

“I think they could possibly nick it, which would make them the most successful Eurovision country ever, and they’d love to take that crown – but we’ll give them a good run for their money.”

Hopeful that Bucks Fizz’s song “Making Your Mind Up will still be popular in another 44 years” will remain that way in the future. The scene that they always play on television is when the skirts come off, as it was when the performance was made, and that moment is what has stayed with viewers forever. “

A catchy, memorable chorus (38%), an unforgettable strong hook melody (34%), and an emotional or powerful vocal performance (24%) are the study’s findings. A charismatic performer (20%) and a sense of fun and chaos are other necessary traits.

“We’re backing Remember Monday to go all the way, but how cool would it be if Ed Sheeran left for Britain for a year,” Shakespeare said. There are a few different factors that go into a stellar Eurovision performance, as our research demonstrates. There is no reason Britain can’t go all the way if they can stick close to them.

“This week’s award ceremony was fantastic because we had so many stars there.” Everyone is chatting and having a great time together, and the place is really buzzing. “

ENTRIES FOR TOP 10 BRITISH EUROVISION

1. Making Your Mind Up: A Bucks Fizz Track
2. Sam Ryder, the author of “Space Man,”
3. Save Your Kisses for Me, Brothers of Man!
4. congratulations, Cliff Richard
5. “Love Shine a Light” by Karina and the Waves
6. Bang Bang Bang-a-Bang from Lulu
7. Better the Devil You Know, by Sonia
8. Long Live Love by Olivia Newton-John
9. Believe in Me by Bonnie Tyler
10. “Power to All Our Friends,” by Cliff Richard