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Grant Harrold, a former royal butler to the late Queen Elizabeth and King Charles, says he recognized Kate Middleton as a “queen in waiting” when he met her in the mid-2000s. In a new memoir, he recalls her poise, warmth, and a playful streak that reminded him of Princess Diana. The book also nods to the William–Harry rift without spilling much detail, offering a staffer’s view of a pivotal royal era.
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Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Vinícius Júnior came off the bench to add a late third as Real Madrid beat promoted Real Oviedo 3-0 at the Carlos Tartiere. Xabi Alonso’s rotation call—benching Vinícius for a second straight game—paid off, with the Brazilian providing an assist before scoring. Madrid controlled the ball, led 7-2 on shots on target, and sit on six points after two matches.
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An 11th-century toilet hidden under a modern home has revealed the site of King Harold’s residence in Bosham, West Sussex. Archaeologists reanalyzed a 2006 dig and ran new surveys, confirming a high-status complex tied to scenes in the Bayeux Tapestry. The rare latrine marks elite living before the Norman Conquest. The study, in The Antiquaries Journal, reshapes views of Anglo-Saxon power and daily life.
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The US Open 2025 has started in New York with a record $90 million purse and big opening wins for Novak Djokovic, Ben Shelton and Emma Raducanu. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz headline the men’s draw, while Aryna Sabalenka began her title defense with a straight-sets win. Daniil Medvedev crashed out to Benjamin Bonzi in a five-set stunner. ESPN and ABC are carrying the broadcast with ESPN+ streaming.
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AEW’s first-ever show in Scotland doubled as the final stop before Forbidden Door 2025. MJF leveraged Mark Briscoe to extract three stipulations for his title match with Hangman Page, Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley nearly erupted into a brawl, and a trios win for Tanahashi’s side kept the chaos hot. Athena and Mercedes Moné scored a statement win, while the Tag Title Eliminator finals ended in a draw.
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Crystal Palace drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest at Selhurst Park in Round 2 of the 2025-26 Premier League. Ismaila Sarr scored for Palace, Callum Hudson-Odoi leveled for Forest. Palace’s first home league game since their historic FA Cup win came with fan protests over UEFA and Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis. The match aired free on BBC iPlayer, leaving both clubs on four points.
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A skied Bruno Fernandes penalty, a debated own goal, and a sharp finish from Emile Smith Rowe delivered a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage. Manchester United led through a Muniz own goal deflecting off Leny Yoro’s header, but Fulham hit back on 73 minutes via Smith Rowe from Alex Iwobi’s cross. United remain winless under Ruben Amorim after two matches; Fulham collect a second straight point.
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Fulham fought back to draw 1-1 with Manchester United at Craven Cottage after Emile Smith Rowe’s late equaliser. United led when Leny Yoro’s header deflected off Rodrigo Muniz for an own goal, but Bruno Fernandes had earlier seen a penalty saved by Bernd Leno. Matheus Cunha hit the post and Harry Maguire went close late on. Ruben Amorim’s side remain winless after last week’s defeat to Arsenal.
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Hurricane Erin, a Category 4 storm, has left Cape Verde reeling after deadly floods and now threatens to impact the UK as it moves through the Atlantic. Weather experts are closely tracking its evolving path and potential effects.
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Hurricane Erin, a powerful Category 4 storm, is heading across the Atlantic and could trigger a 600-mile rainstorm in the UK, threatening an already record-hot summer. The Met Office is tracking the storm’s impact as unsettled weather is expected next week, though details remain uncertain.