‘God save the Queen!’ Brits heap praise on monarch after stirring televised address

The Queen’s address to the nation to boost morale during the coronavirus crisis has been hailed as her ‘finest moment’. In a rare televised broadcast, which was pre-recorded at Windsor Castle, Her Majesty urged Britons to steel themselves for challenging weeks ahead. Her message of hope reassured the locked-down public that ‘better days will come … Read more

The Nest viewers praise the ‘beautiful’ Scottish home

The Nest viewers praise ‘beautiful’ Scottish home as the ‘best thing’ about the new BBC drama – and the five-bedroom lochside property complete with a hot tub is yours to rent for up to £3,600 a week New BBC1 drama The Nest premiered last night to mix reviews despite drawing a large audience  But many … Read more

‘He has risen to the challenge’: Ex-chancellor Sajid Javid leads Budget praise for Rishi Sunak

His critics wrote him off as a youthful baby chino (chancellor in name only) when he took over the Treasury in January. But Rishi Sunak, 39, won praise from the man he replaced today for delivering the Budget after just weeks in the top job.  In 65 minutes this afternoon he set the economy on … Read more

Irish newspapers praise Prince William and Kate Middleton for visit

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were sent to Ireland as ‘agents of soft diplomacy to copper fasten positive Anglo-Irish relations’, it was claimed today. Irish Independent executive editor Caitlin McBride said Prince William and Kate arrived in the country with the ‘uncertain aftermath of Brexit looming in the air’. She also wrote how Kate and … Read more

Dame Helen Mirren heaps of praise for Meghan and Harry

Dame Helen Mirren, 74, claims Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made the ‘absolutely right’ choice to step down as senior royals – but says ‘charming and gracious’ Duchess will be a loss to the public Dame Helen Mirren said she ‘applauds’ the Duke and Duchess of Sussex She called Meghan  ‘a fantastic addition to the … Read more