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Why Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson and Princess Eugenie missed Christmas at Sandringham

Why Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson and Princess Eugenie missed Christmas at Sandringham

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The King and Queen cheerfully led the royals to church on Christmas Day at Sandringham, but there were some notable absentees this year. While the disgraced Duke of York stepped back from royal duties in 2019 amid his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew’s rare public appearances have included the annual festive walk to church. But just weeks before the royals were set to descend upon Charles’s Norfolk residence, his brother Prince Andrew, his ex-wife, Sarah, Duchess of York and their youngest daughter, Princess Eugenie, confirmed they would not be joining the family gathering. The Duke of York ended up making headlines again two weeks ago amid his connections to an alleged Chinese spy. It was revealed in a High Court hearing that alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo, who was banned from the UK, was said to have been a “close” confidant of Andrew. Mr Yang, who was named after an anonymity order was lifted, has insisted it was “entirely untrue” to claim he was involved in espionage and that he has “done …

How Sarah Ferguson urged Prince Andrew to skip Christmas at Sandringham amid alleged Chinese spy links

How Sarah Ferguson urged Prince Andrew to skip Christmas at Sandringham amid alleged Chinese spy links

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Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Prince Andrew was persuaded by Sarah Ferguson not to join the royal family at Sandringham on Christmas Day, sparing the Windsors’ further embarrassment amid allegations of his close friendship with an alleged Chinese spy. The Duke of York is at the centre of fresh controversy after Yang Tengbo, one of his former confidants, was barred from the UK for “covert and deceptive activity”. The Chinese businessman, named on Monday after a judge lifted a court order, is said to have leveraged his friendship with Andrew to gain access to Buckingham Palace. In the wake of the revelations, the duke had faced calls to withdraw from a Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace on Thursday and to avoid appearing with the royal family at Sandringham next week. It is understood that his ex-wife, Sarah, Duchess of York, convinced him to step away from the celebrations, giving up …

Lina Khan’s FTC era ends; Andrew Ferguson named chair

Lina Khan’s FTC era ends; Andrew Ferguson named chair

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Andrew Ferguson, one of two Republican FTC commissioners appointed by U.S. President Joe Biden, will be the country’s next FTC chair, incoming president Donald Trump announced Tuesday on social media. The news is being met with relief in some circles. Current FTC Chair Lina Khan was blamed by many in Silicon Valley for a dearth of M&A activity, with critics citing the antitrust cases the agency has brought against Big Tech companies under her leadership, which began in June, 2021. Khan, whose term expired in September but who has remained in the role, sat down with TechCrunch last June, where she addressed some of those critics, saying: “[If] you are a startup or a founder that is eager for an acquisition as an exit, I would think that a world in which you have six or seven or eight potential suitors is a better world than one where you have just one or two.” Ferguson, who was earlier a Congressional aide and Supreme Court clerk, will be “the most America First, and pro-innovation FTC Chair …

Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson

Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson

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In her latest novel, Under Loch and Key, Lana Ferguson masterfully weaves together Scottish folklore, paranormal romance, and family drama to create a captivating story that will leave readers spellbound. Following the success of her previous works like The Fake Mate and The Nanny, Ferguson once again proves her talent for blending supernatural elements with contemporary romance, this time taking readers on a journey to the misty shores of Loch Ness. Plot Overview: A Fresh Twist on Ancient Tales The story follows Keyanna “Key” MacKay, a young woman who travels to Scotland following her father’s death, armed only with childhood stories about a monster that once saved his life. Upon arriving at her estranged grandmother’s farm, she encounters the brooding and frustratingly attractive Lachlan Greer, who harbors his own supernatural secret—he transforms into the legendary Loch Ness Monster every night due to an ancient family curse. Character Development: Depth Beyond the Surface The Heart of the Story: Key and Lachlan Ferguson excels at creating complex, relatable characters who grow tremendously throughout the narrative. Key’s journey …

Historians Debate Ukraine War As WWIII Risk Mounts: Niall Ferguson Vs Scott Horton

Historians Debate Ukraine War As WWIII Risk Mounts: Niall Ferguson Vs Scott Horton

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Watch the debate replay below (or on YouTube) https://t.co/Rq7jRVhabg — zerohedge (@zerohedge) November 27, 2024 * * * Despite Trump’s promises to bring a swift end to the war in Ukraine by negotiating with Russia, the war has escalated to a dangerous inflection point with long-range U.S., British, and French missiles being deployed deep in Russian territory and talks of deploying NATO troops in Ukraine. That… and anonymous officials in the New York Times saying what is impossible to believe: “Several officials even suggested that Mr. Biden could return nuclear weapons to Ukraine that were taken from it after the fall of the Soviet Union. That would be an instant and enormous deterrent. But such a step would be complicated and have serious implications,” the newspaper wrote. Amid the chaos, ZeroHedge will be hosting preeminent historians Sir Niall Ferguson and Scott Horton to debate the history of the conflict and U.S. policy in the region. They will be joined by the Hoover Institute’s Peter Robinson (if you’ve seen a Thomas Sowell interview, it was probably …

Sarah Ferguson reveals grandchildren Sienna, August and Ernest’s reactions to latest book – exclusive

Sarah Ferguson reveals grandchildren Sienna, August and Ernest’s reactions to latest book – exclusive

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Sarah, Duchess of York has published her latest children’s book, and it has already had the seal of approval from three very important readers – her grandchildren. Flora and Fern: Wonder in the Woods is the first in a new series from the best-selling author, who has published more than 70 books, including Budgie the Little Helicopter and Little Red for children and romantic novel Her Heart for a Compass for adults.  Illustrated by Denise Hughes, the heartwarming tale follows characters Flora and Fern on a snow-filled woodland adventure as they prepare for a festive party. A second book is due to follow next year.  Sarah, 65, who is grandmother to Princess Beatrice’s daughter Sienna, three, and Princess Eugenie’s sons August, three, and one-year-old Ernest, has said that she strives to share the book’s ethos – “the power of community and being connected to the world around you” – with her grandchildren.  The family is looking forward to a new addition to the fold, with Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi having recently announced that they are expecting …

Sarah Ferguson discusses secret ‘fabulous’ party at daughter Princess Eugenie’s wedding

Sarah Ferguson discusses secret ‘fabulous’ party at daughter Princess Eugenie’s wedding

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Sarah Ferguson couldn’t conceal her excitement at her daughter Princess Eugenie’s wedding ceremony, but from all accounts, it sounds as though the private wedding reception may have been even more thrilling. After Prince Andrew’s daughter exchanged vows with Casamigos brand ambassador Jack Brooksbank at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in October 2018, the newlyweds and a selection of their closest friends and family enjoyed a reception hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle before they retired to the York family home, Royal Lodge. © GettySarah looked animated as she pointing to crowds at Princess Eugenie’s wedding Very little is known about the black-tie reception in the evening, with Eugenie and Jack enjoying a break from the intense media interest in their nuptials which saw an estimated 3 million TV viewers. You may also likeWATCH: Princess Eugenie’s husband Jack Brooksbank tears up on royal wedding day Thanks to mother-of-the-bride Fergie, who helped host the celebrations at the 30-room Windsor mansion, we now know that a series of tents were erected in the …

Prince Andrew’s £30 million home with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson he’s being pressured to vacate

Prince Andrew’s £30 million home with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson he’s being pressured to vacate

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Prince Andrew is reportedly being pressured to vacate Royal Lodge; the 30-room, £30 million mansion he currently shares with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.  In the latest reports by US Weekly, the property is “crumbling” and ravaged by damp that is leaving visible signs of wear and tear, including cracking in the brickwork. The father of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie has reportedly been asked to leave the property by his brother, King Charles, after neglecting to pay for its £500,000 upkeep per year. © UK PressPrince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson raised their two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie at Royal Lodge Suggestions of Prince Andrew’s rumoured eviction are not new; the Duke has reportedly been fighting to stay at the historic Royal Lodge – a 19th century, 90-acre property that is under the ownership of Charles’ estate – since the death of Queen Elizabeth II. His ex-wife Sarah was quizzed by Samara García Mendez from ¡HOLA! TV about the eviction in 2023, though she casually shut down the rumours. Responding to reports that she and …

Sarah Ferguson Has the “All Clear” From Her Doctors, Says Princess Beatrice

Sarah Ferguson Has the “All Clear” From Her Doctors, Says Princess Beatrice

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In January, Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of Prince Andrew, announced that she had been diagnosed with skin cancer, less than a year after she underwent surgery for breast cancer last June. But on Monday, Sarah’s oldest daughter Princess Beatrice told ITV’s This Morning that her mother was recently given an “all-clear” by her doctors. She added that her mother had taken on the challenge of her diagnosis with aplomb. “She’s such a phenomenal icon,” Beatrice said. “As a mum, she’s been amazing. She’s been through so much and her sense of purpose and resilience really keeps me going.” Earlier this year, a friend gave People further details about Sarah’s condition, which included surgery for a malignant melanoma and a further lymph node biopsy. “Fortunately, they have turned out to be clear. This is the best news she could have on it at this stage,” the friend said. “She will have to attend checkups every 12 weeks. She is very relieved.” Beatrice spoke to This Morning during a trip to New York City, and she was …

Sarah Ferguson: Duchess of York ‘doing well’ after double cancer scare, Princess Beatrice says | UK News

Sarah Ferguson: Duchess of York ‘doing well’ after double cancer scare, Princess Beatrice says | UK News

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Princess Beatrice has said her mother, the Duchess of York, is “doing really well” after a double cancer scare. Sarah Ferguson was diagnosed with skin cancer in January, just six months after being treated for breast cancer. Speaking in her first live TV interview on This Morning, Princess Beatrice said her mother was “all clear” and “thriving” at 64. “She’s been through so much but I think really now she’s really coming into her own,” she said. The duchess has urged people to not to skip their health check-ups – a message the princess echoed. “We’re just reminded, when any parent or individual has a health scenario, just really get the checks that you need to get,” she told the programme. “My sister and I are so proud of her for taking the steps to get those checks,” she said, adding they “modelled” their approach to health on their mother. This Morning host Craig Doyle addressed what he called a “heavy-going” period for the Royal Family, with the King and Princess of Wales also undergoing …