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William and Kate may cross the Atlantic to mend ‘all-time low’ relations
Prince William and Kate could soon be heading across the Atlantic to help mend an “all-time low” in UK-US relations.
Diplomats in Washington are reportedly counting on a high-profile royal visit to reset ties after months of tension, which began following the King’s hosting of former President Trump at Windsor last year.
Sources according to Gb News suggest the White House is particularly eager to welcome the couple, with July 4 celebrations under consideration as a potential highlight.
This trip would mark her first official overseas engagement for Kate since her recent illness.
As Patron of the, the Prince of Wales might take in a World Cup match during the visit, while Catherine’s participation will depend on family and schedule considerations.
Royal insiders note that the positive rapport the former president reportedly has with the family could play a key role in smoothing diplomatic tensions.
One source said that his fondness for the monarchy “trumps” other political disagreements.
A full-scale state visit would likely include the King and Queen alongside William and Catherine, satisfying calls from Washington for an “unprecedented” display of goodwill.
Palace sources stress that while the optics of a state visit are carefully managed, the ultimate purpose is to represent the nation and maintain historic ties. “This is the job,” a former aide said.
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‘Devil Wears Prada 2′ Meryl Streep reacts to surprise from on‑screen daughter
The Devil Wears Prada 2 actress Meryl Streep was moved to tears during a French television interview when she received a surprise video message from Jennifer Lawn Lejeune.
Lejeune played her daughter in the 1982 Holocaust drama Sophie’s Choice.
Appearing on Journal de 20 heures alongside Stanley Tucci to promote the highly anticipated sequel of Devil Wears Prada, Streep was handed a tablet by host Laurent Delahousse.
Her expression shifted from calm to stunned as she realized she was watching Lejeune, who portrayed Eva Zawistowska in Alan J. Pakula’s searing film.
Lejeune recalled the bond she shared with Streep on set in her own interview for 20 heures, saying, “I even told my mother that [Streep] was my favorite mother, because Meryl Streep was always nice to me and playing with me.”
Streep’s eyes welled with tears as she clutched her chest, asking, “That’s the child?”
When told it was indeed Lejeune, now living in Paris, she exclaimed, “Oh my God, that’s amazing.”
She thanked the host for what she called “a gift,” adding, “Journalists never give me gifts!”
Lejeune, who later married a French national and now works in finance, recalled the harrowing shoot of the film’s defining scene: Sophie’s devastating choice at Auschwitz.
Though expected to be filmed once, the moment was repeated 13 times, leaving the young actress convinced “it was the end of the world.”
She credited her bond with Streep for helping her tap into the raw emotion.
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SBP raises policy rate by 100bps to 11.5% as inflation risks mount
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) raised its benchmark policy rate by 100 basis points (bps) to 11.5% on Monday, opting for cautious tightening as oil price volatility and renewed inflation risks clouded the economic outlook.
The move came as the Monetary Policy Committee faced a finely balanced decision. A Reuters poll had shown that six of 10 analysts expected the central bank to keep the rate unchanged at 10.5%, while three forecast a 50-basis-point hike and one expected a larger 100-basis-point increase.
Pakistan’s CPI inflation quickened to 7.3% year-on-year in March from 7% in February, breaching the SBP’s 5%–7% target range. Some analysts warned that inflation could move towards double digits in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year if external pressures persisted.
Oil prices have remained volatile due to the Iran-US conflict, keeping global markets on edge and raising concerns over Pakistan’s import bill.
The SBP has cut rates by a cumulative 1,150 basis points since June 2024, when they peaked at a record 22%, and last reduced the rate by 50 basis points in January.
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Prince Harry faces unseen threat to Archie, Lilibet: Can’t escape
Prince Harry, who lives in Montecito with his wife Meghan Markle and their two children Archie and Lilibet, is said to be taking all measures to protect his children from an unseen threat.
The Duke of Sussex, 41, still can’t rescue himself from the shadow of a formidable incident that took her mother Princess Diana’s life, leaving him with a life-long trauma.
King Charles’ estranged son has spoken candidly about the enduring pain of his mother’s passing at her prime age. she was just 36.
Now, Harry’s deepest concern is that his and Meghan’s children could one day be drawn into the same celebrity spotlight that preceded Princess Diana’s fatal crash in paris in 1997.
Prince William’s younger brother Harry made the remarks during a public discussion on fatherhood at a Movember charity event in Melbourne, Australia.
Speaking on stage about the period before the birth of his son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, now six, in 2019, and daughter Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor, four, in 2021, Harry revealed undergoing therapy to address unresolved grief stemming from Diana’s tragic death.
Undoubtedly, Harry’s deep-rooted fear about his own past adds to his worries about his kids.
He’s taking all measures to secure their children from any untoward situation as the spotlight that surrounded Diana is something he has never escaped.
He does not want to live in the fear that his children could also face similar pressures as for Harry, the memory of his mother’s crash isn’t just history. It’s a constant warning.
His biggest fear is that if his children are pulled too far into the celebrity world, they could be exposed to the same dangers that led to his mother’s death, one insider told Radar.
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