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Queen Camilla mingles with ITV stars and reveals she’s a hidden fan of hit crime show

In order to celebrate the network’s 70th anniversary, Queen Camilla attended a reception to meet a number of ITV stars, including Lorraine Kelly, Susanna Reid, and Brenda Blethyn. She also watched the filming of the hit drama Trigger Point starring Vicky McClure.

Queen Camilla with ITV’s Lorraine Kelly as well as Good Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid (Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

The Queen took charge of the clapperboard on the set of ITV’s Trigger Point as she watched a scene being filmed on location in central London. Her Majesty revealed that she was a fan of the show, having watched part of the first series.

She put on headphones to watch a scene being filmed live and appeared fascinated by the way the show is put together, with special effects and “bangs” added later. The Queen also expressed surprise at the 30lb weight of the bomb disposal suit worn by actress Vicky McClure, who stars in the crime drama as explosives officer Lana Washington.

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Camilla with ITV stars Dermot O'Leary, Christine Lampard and Dr Hilary Jones
Camilla with ITV stars Dermot O’Leary, Christine Lampard and Dr Hilary Jones (Image: PA)

Later, the Queen attended a reception celebrating the 70th anniversary of ITV, chatting to a host of stars from Lorraine Kelly and Mary Nightingale to Ellie Simmonds and Brenda Blethyn. After cutting a cake, the Queen declared herself the network’s “greatest fan”.

She continued, “I want to wish you all a very happy 70th birthday. Although I’m a little older, I do recall when ITV first aired on those incredibly old televisions in those days. I do recall having another channel all of a sudden. Absolutely brilliant to watch how you’ve appealed to the nation from there.

The Queen was met by Trigger Point executive producer Jed Mercurio and ITV’s chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall at Brent Cross Civic Centre. She was introduced to a number of actors on the show, including McClure, who was dressed up and ready to film a scene, and Nabil Elouahabi, who plays Hassan Rahim.

Camilla with actress Vicky McClure on the set of ITV drama Trigger Point
Camilla with actress Vicky McClure on the set of ITV drama Trigger Point (Image: PA)

The Queen addressed McClure, “Lovely to meet you.” In your explosives officer kit, you look nice and warm. Have you found the process enjoyable? McClure responded, “I have watched it,” when she asked the Queen if she liked the show. I only have the first (series) to go, so I have a little more.. No, I don’t believe it to be very good. She said, “Third! ” when they told them they were filming the third series. very well-known.

Camilla was shown some of the props used by the military, including McClure’s bomb suit, by military advisor Paul Biddiss. He claimed that this was the lighter one, noting that one was 70 pounds. “Lighter”? The Queen responded. “Blimey”! McClure claimed that while wearing the heavier ones, it was difficult to walk in and that she felt “a little like Mr. Soft.” The Queen made a joke about being “like a robot.”

When you’re not moving, McClure said, “They are comfortable.” It’s quite relaxing when I lie on the floor. What happens when you get up, the Queen questioned. The actress laughed, “I struggle.” Camilla promised to “watch that with interest.” You can at least get a sense of what these heroes do, she told McClure.

Camilla operates the clapperboard with Trigger Point producer Jed Mercurio
Camilla operates the clapperboard with Trigger Point producer Jed Mercurio (Image: PA)

She continued, “Because they are the real heroes,” while apologizing to Mr. Biddiss, who was a member of the Parachute Regiment. They do a fantastic job. The Queen then sat down in a production tent and was given headphones to listen in on the live-action montage.

Mercurio informed her that after the explosion, special effects would be added: “You’ll have to use your imagination, ma’am.” You won’t actually have the explosion, so why not? the Queen enquired. He made the joke that “if we do, it’s not to ours.”

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Before rushing toward a building, McClure was captured on camera arriving on the scene in a van. when a production crew member yelled “bang”! McClure fell to the ground. The Queen told VFX director Mark Robinson, “I was all ready for the bang.” She also has a backpack with her, according to McClure, who wears that horrifyingly heavy suit.

The scene’s other parts would be filmed the following week in Osterley, according to The Queen. She responded, “It’s so clever. “As if it were a puzzle, like.” Then, Marioio instructed Camilla to point the clapperboard at the camera and be careful not to get her fingers entangled in the process. He then explained how to use it to signal the start of a new scene. The Queen then performed the honors, saying, “Trigger Point, take one.”

‘These packing cubes have changed how I travel and they’re 30% off in Amazon’s Spring Sale’

We have just the product you need if you’re planning a trip and aren’t sure how to fit everything your kids and you need, especially given the airline’s strict suitcase size restrictions.

Hundreds of items have been discounted throughout the week thanks to Amazon’s Spring Deals Weeks, including the Packing Cubes 8 Piece Set from BAGAIL.

I knew I had to stock up on the matcha green ones for my upcoming holidays because these are some of my all-time favorite items and a real lifesaver when traveling. And they’re currently reduced from £22.99 to £15.99, which is a huge 30% off.

These are ideal for separating everything I need for a trip into compartmentalized sections, which in turn completely alter my previous travel style (which was very messy and unorganized)!

These are my 32 best Amazon Spring Sale deals as of right now, according to my shopping expert.

For less than 31p per bar, Amazon is selling a giant box of Nestlé biscuits that are “perfect” for dipping into tea.

The cubes (Grace Salmon) can all neatly fold into one for quick storage.

The set includes 3 mesh cubes (XL, L, and M), 1 small flat accessory bag, 1 toiletry bag, 1 shoe bag, and 1 drawstring laundry bag. The price of £16, which includes 8 different cubes, is incredible and equal to £2 per cube.

I adore the fact that each bag has a different compartment inside depending on what purpose it is intended for. Knowing exactly where to put things makes packing so much simpler.

Additionally, it’s fantastic that all the packing cubes can be combined into one cube, saving space between uses and preventing clutter in your home. I would also store my underwear and socks in these at home.

You can use these in your suitcase to make more room in it, just keep in mind that these aren’t compression packing cubes. They do, however, aid in organizing the packing process, which makes things easier and more stress-free. Stacey Solomon, the queen of tidy, swears by storing cubes.

Antler’s packing cubes, £50 here, have received customer praise for being “a great buy” if you’re looking for suitcase organizers with a little more room. The set of four will save you space in your suitcase by separating your clothes from your underwear, avoiding the dreaded extra fees at the airport.

Kenya Probes Goalkeeper Match-Fixing Allegation

Following allegations that a national team goalkeeper had assisted in the rigging of an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, Kenya on Thursday began a match-fixing investigation.

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) acknowledged that it was aware of online videos that featured goalkeeper Patrick Matasi, which raised concerns about match-related potential manipulation.

The Kenya football board stated in a statement that FIFA upholds the integrity of football and has launched an official investigation in collaboration with FIFA, CAF, and other relevant authorities.

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We reaffirm our zero tolerance for match-tasting and are committed to keeping our competition’s credibility afloat.

An unnamed man is reportedly speaking with Matasi about a plan to fix a match in exchange for money in the secretly filmed online amateur video that was seen by AFP.

In a 2025 AFCON qualifier in Yaounde in October, the former AFC Leopards and Tusker goalkeeper, who also played for Ethiopian side Coffee Sports Club, participated in Kenya’s 4-1 defeat to former African champions Cameroon.

Kenya’s chances of making it to the Moroccan finals were thwarted by the defeat, which also resulted in Engin Firat resigning as coach.

Matasi did not play in the recent World Cup qualifiers against Gabon and Gambia because of the new coach’s suspension, Benni McCarthy.

In recent years, Kenyan football has experienced the dark side of match-fixing errors, with 14 players and two coaches being suspended by the FKF in January 2023 as a result of a tip-off about cheating in the national league.

FIFA banned four Kenyan-based players from playing in league games in February 2020, one of whom was permanently banned for life.

Following the same scandal, five Kenyan referees received additional suspensions.

Independent think tank the Kenya Institute of Public Policy Research and Analysis warned that match-fixing had spread to all levels of Kenyan football, from grassroots competitions to professional leagues.

In a report from January 2024, the organization stated that “This has left a trail of disillusionment among fans and undermined the integrity of football.”

Alexander-Arnold’s Choice Between Dream Madrid Move Or Lasting Liverpool Legacy

Regarding whether a local hero can leave Merseyside without leaving behind a lasting legacy, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s proposed move from Liverpool to Real Madrid has divided opinion.

Alexander-Arnold, a six-year-old, signed for the Reds 20 years ago and has since won a record-scorching number of Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and Club World Cup titles.

A mural emblazoned with the phrase “I’m just a normal lad from Liverpool whose dream has just come true” adorns the player’s status and stands just metres from the team’s Anfield stadium.

However, the choice he makes in the upcoming weeks regarding his future will affect how he will be remembered in his hometown for years to come.

Madrid will not have to pay a transfer fee for a right-back who has broken Premier League records for creative output when Alexander-Arnold’s contract expires at the end of the season.

The 26-year-old’s key priorities are discussed in this interview with AFP Sport before a career-defining call.

Madrid’s compelling argument

Real Madrid players celebrate their victory following the second leg of the Champions League’s 16th-round game between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid FC at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on March 12, 2025. (Photo by Thomas COEX/AFP)

Liverpool are by far the most successful English club in the history of the competition, taunting their Premier League rivals with their six European Cup victories.

Madrid, however, have won six of their past 11 titles, including six in the European Cup or Champions League.

Alexander-Arnold would join a cast that includes Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior along with his close friend and England colleague Jude Bellingham on a weekly basis in addition to the lifestyle advantages a switch to the Spanish sunshine offers.

Alexander-Arnold could become the first full-back to receive the Ballon d’Or as a result of the spotlight at Santiago Bernabeu, which is currently in its most advanced condition.

Alexander-Arnold stated earlier this season to Sky Sports, “I believe I can (win it).” You can only say, “I gave it everything I got,” when you retire in the morning.

It doesn’t matter how many medals you win or how many trophies you win. What you give to the game determines whether you succeed at it or not.

Alexander-Arnold is in a strong position to earn millions from a signing-on bonus without having to pay a sizable transfer fee because he has kept his contract low.

And he can refute any contention that staying at Anfield offers little benefit.

By the time Alexander-Arnold’s current deal expires, Liverpool will be a two-time English champion along with six other significant trophies. The Premier League is currently 12 points clear of Liverpool.

Steve McManaman, who also signed for Real Madrid on a free transfer in 1999, told the BBC, “His legacy, I hope, is one of an outstanding homegrown footballer who’s done incredibly well for this club.”

Alexander-Arnold’s Choice Between a Long-Lasting Liverpool Legacy or a Dream Madrid Move

Follow Gerrard’s example, then? &nbsp,

Steven Gerrard, the English Premier League coach for Aston Villa and Chelsea, reacts on October 16, 2022, at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England. (Photo by Ben Stansall/AFP)

McManaman’s four years in the Spanish capital included two Champions League victories and two La Liga victories, but he is being used as a defense for Alexander-Arnold’s decision to stay.

It’s about how he is perceived and his legacy at Liverpool. Do you prefer to look like McManaman or Steven Gerrard? Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, a one-club legend, criticized Alexander-Arnold’s choice.

“He (McManaman) attended Real Madrid and won cups, but he is not adored. If (Alexander-Arnold) stays, he will be remembered as one of the club’s best players, not far behind Gerrard.

Alexander-Arnold would become Virgil van Dijk’s natural heir because he is already the club’s vice-captain.

He is a member of a team that regularly competes at the top of the Premier League and Champions League, in contrast to Gerrard, McManaman, and Michael Owen, who left Liverpool for Madrid in 2004.

Alexander-Arnold could become a front-runner for future trophy victories as a local legend if he stays.

Liverpool are just the latest to realize just how difficult it is to resist the attraction of Madrid.

6 wildest revelations from Chappell Roan’s tell-all ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast interview

Chappell Roan, the runner-up for the Grammys, made an unexpected appearance on Alex Cooper’s latest episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast where she discussed both her professional and personal life and made some shocking comments.

Chappell Roan was the latest guest on the Call Her Daddy podcast(Image: Call Her Daddy Podcast)

Chappell Roan sat down for a tell-all interview with Call Her Daddy podcast host Alex Cooper. The queer pop artist, known for her rebellious and risqué aura, had a lot to say, spilling all about her new “serious” relationship, her relationship with fame and even teased new music.

Her guest appearance comes after her March 14th, country-tinged single, “The Giver.” Since her successful single Good Luck, Babe from last year, she made her first music album!

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The 26-year-old, real name Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, is known for her hit singles Good Luck, Babe!, Pink Pony Club, and Red Supernova. She has been making music since she was 17. Her debut album, The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess, led her fame to skyrocket, as well as her Coachella set last year.

From shocking confessions about her personal life and her journey through fame to stories about her past relationships, Chappell remained candid about everything. Here, we’ve come up with a list of the wildest revelations her Call Her Daddy interview.

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Chappell Roan’s real name is Kayleigh Rose Amstutz(Image: Getty Images)

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Chappell is engaged to a “serious relationship.”

Chappell Roan hasn’t been on the market and has told Alex Cooper she’s been “very in love” and “in a serious relationship” for the past six months. The singer claimed that she and her girlfriend had dated before Chappell’s rise to fame, though she declined to provide too many details.

Chappell revealed that although they had known one another before, they had already been connected through a mutual friend. The Good Luck Babe! is not only in love, but also! Singer admitted that she is “pro single,” stating, “I’m serious, everyone should be single.” a single person. Stop dating. a single person. Enjoy your time by yourself. If you can be completely at ease alone before you date, find out for yourself.

Chappell stated that she had a “great time” in her single years and that she had never dated anyone since becoming famous. Since this entire situation, I haven’t dated anyone since. I’m dating the same person I was before the relationship that ended, so I’m not sure how to date them right now,” she said.

She believes that when fans approach her, they are “funny.”

Chappell claimed that her fans are hesitant to approach her because of her previous “predatory behavior” during a conversation with Alex. She claimed to have “made a big deal about not talking to me that people don’t talk to me” when she told Alex.

Last year, she made headlines after she went on a social media rant about being targeted by “weird” fans who had stalked her family and bullied her online. At the time, Chappell said: “If you saw a random woman on the street, would you yell at her from your car window? Would you harass her in public? Would you stalk her family? Would you follow her around? Would you try to dissect her life and bully her online?”

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The singer has called out “weird fans” in the past(Image: Getty Images)

Chappell took The Voice auditions.

Chappell Roan revealed that she auditioned for talent show, The Voice, telling Call Her Daddy listeners that she sung Break Free by Ariana Grande. She didn’t make it through auditions, but didn’t seem too cut up about it.

“I didn’t make it on the show, obviously. Thank God,” she told Alex. There isn’t a lot of information about her audition for The Voice, but she did speak about it in 2022 during an interview with Illustrate Magazine. The singer also revealed to have auditioned for America’s Got Talent.

Because I’m gay, people believe I’m educated.

Chappell claimed that because she’s gay, people expect her to be “educated” and “way more politically correct” and “way more knowledgeable.” She continued, “I don’t know everything about every subject that interests me, such as being gay. I try to know everything, but I sometimes feel like, “How can I do it all” if I don’t respond to a question correctly or acknowledge one community?

On days off, she prefers to keep it casual.

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Chappell said she keeps a ‘natural’ look when she’s off-stage(Image: Billboard via Getty Images)

Chappell, who is renowned for her extravagant and colorful outfits, admitted to removing the “crazy” clothing that had become a barrier between her public and private persona. She said, “I would go out wearing this insane drag make-up and all these thrifted ’70s disco, always in f–king heels, just maximalist,” and that was amazing.

She continued, “But there wasn’t any separation.” “I would be on stage as that, and then I would be out as Kayleigh.” What’s the distinction between Chappell and (Kayleigh) in the mirror for me?

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Young Chappell stopped now that she couldn’t “register” her.

The singer claimed that her younger self didn’t “register” who she had become. She explained to the host in the Call Her Daddy podcast that when she was younger, she felt restricted and that her young self wouldn’t be able to recognize her.

Mbappe, Vinicius Among Real Madrid Stars Facing UEFA Conduct Probe

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior were named as a suspect in the UEFA investigation after their Champions League semifinal defeat to Atletico Madrid on Thursday.

Before their quarter-final first leg match against Arsenal on April 8, Madrid’s two superstar forwards, defender Antonio Rudiger, and midfielder Dani Ceballos, could face possible punishment.

The European football governing body announced in a statement that “a UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed to investigate allegations of indecent conduct by Real Madrid CF players.

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Real Madrid players’ performances following the win may be subject to scrutiny from UEFA, according to Spanish media reports.

An AFP request for comment was not immediately received by Real Madrid and UEFA.

After drawing 2-2 on aggregate, record 15-time champions and current holders Madrid defeated their rivals on penalties at Atletico’s Metropolitano stadium on March 12.

After Atletico’s Julian Alvarez received a penalty that was controversially disallowed during the shoot-out for allegedly touching the ball twice, the night drew controversy.