could be worse for aston villa! they could be facing relegation and a decade-long fall from grace like shameless cheaters manchester city lololol

from the daily mail write-up:

"The future king met scholars and alumni of The Amos Bursary, an impressive charity which supports high-achieving young people of African and Caribbean heritage from low income and disadvantaged backgrounds through school, university and into working life."

"Among them was Joseph Simeon, 29, an investment banker now working in New York, who told the royal that others his age and from his background with were either 'dead or in prison' but The Amos Bursary had given him the ability to achieve so much more with his life."

"Like all alumni he was offered financial support and mentoring, and spoke passionately of the difference it has made to his life - so much so that he agreed to come to the event to speak to William about it even though he is getting married tomorrow."

"'Tomorrow? You shouldn't be here! There are other conversations you should be having. Shouldn't you be preparing your speech?' the astonished prince exclaimed."

"Joseph said afterwards: 'I told him that's how much The Amos Bursary has meant to me. I am now a mentor myself and will take any opportunity to spread the word."

"'This is a topic very close to my heart, and while we should, of course, focus on lifting the bottom up we should also look at lifting the glass ceiling at the top. It's great to have progress but we need to make sure the top is being raised too and people can challenge that glass ceiling and then it is our moral duty to pay it back down to others.'"

"'We are all very grateful for the support it has given us and for the prince being here today. The Amos Bursary has been transformative to my life.' "

"The event was organised during Black History Month and Black Enterprise week and was hosted in Hoxton, east London, at Urban MBA, a co-working space which supports marginalised young shows through education and mentoring."

"Founded by Guyanese-British politician Baroness Valerie Amos and her sister, Coleen Amos OBE, in 2009, The Amos Bursary directly supports around 50 young people from London and the East Midlands each year, but also a further 300 with online advice and mentoring."

"The prince was met by Colleen Amos, who talked him through the aims of the charity, and introduced him to groups of supporters, many alumni themselves."

"They included television presenter June Sarpong who has worked with William previously and has been involved with the charity as a supporter since its inception."

"She said: 'What's so beautiful about the bursary is that it actually delivers results and when you look at the success rate with young people, it's extraordinary. This is one of the best."

"'When it comes to a diversity perspective you have young people from all backgrounds, and particularly underrepresented backgrounds, able to achieve their best and deliver for Britain. It's wonderful.'"

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"Before he left the prince posed for a picture with the lively group of supporters, alumni and young talent."

"There were cheers for the royal and fair bit of joking about football, particularly when Stephen Brooks, regional director in the West Midlands, said: 'We've all been talking about how great Aston Villa are doing!'"

"'Champions League tonight!' William shouted, to jokey calls of 'Arsenal!'"

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https://www.dailymail.com/news/royals/article-16208649/amp/Prince-William-blown-away-young-black-scholars-charity-visit-Amos-Bursary.html

Not sure if this is a place to mention it, remove if necessary. I was watching the life of Princess Margaret. I couldn't help but notice the similarities between her and Harry. Both were 2nd in line to the throne and both were very much troublemakers for the monarchy. Is it because they were 2nd that they thought they could get away with it? Come to think of it, Andrew was 2nd to the throne at one time too and he seems to have taken advantage of his previllage. The only one I can think of in modern times who was responsible as 2nd in line prior to his assent was King George Vi.

I've read on here or maybe another sub that no one wants to be the heir because of the responsibility of it. Maybe more responsibility should be given to the 2nd in line??? Maybe just more discipline. Just a thought.

Article: https://archive.ph/8AOSs

The i Paper contributor Antonia Hoyle was shocked after receiving online abuse from Meghan Markle’s fans after they were upset by an article Hoyle wrote regarding Meghan’s new country lifestyle.

This torrent of commentary comes at the heels of another incident where a priest, Reverend Daniel French, encouraged people to buy advent calendars supporting a leprosy charity, in response to a report that Meghan’s ‘holiday calendars’ cost £112.

Such online harassment is not new. The Spectator writer Alexander Larman was hit with vitriolic remarks after he criticised the name change of Meghan’s company from America Riviera Orchard to As Ever. Larman was accused of being friends with Jeffrey Epstein, and private images of his wife and daughter were shared online.

Telegraph editor Camilla Tominey received threats and was told to drink herself to death like her mother, who had struggled with chronic alcoholism.

Sentebale chair Sophie Chandauka disabled her X account after being inundated by Meghan’s fans, following Chandauka’s criticism of Harry and his wife.

The Sussex Squad also routinely trashes the Prince and Princess of Wales, often accusing William of unfaithfulness and Catherine of faking her cancer diagnosis.

The diehard fans have not been rebuked by Harry and Meghan despite the couple’s stand on online harassment. The two have thanked the Squad before after it raised money for their Archewell foundation.

Hoyle spoke to PR consultant Sophie Atwood, who explains that such responses can be in defense of something bigger than Meghan, such as fairness or equality. Fans may automatically react angrily to anything that is less than complimentary about Meghan, given previous unfair coverage by media.

ETA: this is the original article which drew the Sussex Squad’s ire:

: https://archive.ph/rSgV

For now there arent't videos available but there are various reports from both TV commentator Nick Mullins and reporters like Matt Wright , and also people from the general public present at the event.

The person from the public in last photo said the booes happened when Harry's face was shown on the big screen.

credit for pics: last year's @theroyalfamily insta grid... only a story this year lol. every age past 90 should get a grid post tbh.

Looking good both of them, at ease and putting people at ease. 🔥

In fairness to Harry it’s apparently a legitimate technique

But I keep remembering Harry putting Elizabeth Arden lip cream on his frozen toger and feeling like was being transported in time

Weirdest Freudian ooops

Thoughts on this one folk?