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William and Harry could stand side-by-side at the Queen’s funeral

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3 years ago

September 12, 2022

William and Harry could stand side-by-side at the Queen’s funeral, as commemorations continue for the monarch

William has officially carried out his first duty as the Prince of Wales, picking up the phone to speak with the country’s First Minister, Mark Drakeford.

Promising to serve with both “humility and respect”, William takes on the duty his father, Charles held for decades.

King Charles III gave his son and wife, Katherine their new titles of the Prince and Princess of Wales on Friday. It followed the passing of Elizabeth and shift in the line to the throne.

William and Kate will spend the next part of their lives focussed on deepening ties with Wales. They have vowed to support the aspirations of Welsh people wherever they can.

In his phone call with Drakeford, William insisted he and his Princess will indeed be travelling to the country “very soon”.

United by grief

It comes just hours after William publicly appeared with his brother, Harry and wife, Meghan.

United by grief, the brothers put aside their differences. They inspected flowers and greeted well-wishers outside Windsor Castle.

It’s an all-too familiar path for the royals, who lost their mother, Diana 25 years ago.

Meanwhile, in a touching tribute to his “grannie”, William took to Instagram to give his own personal tribute to the late Queen.

In the post, he says “the world has lost an extraordinary leader”.

“So much will be said in the days ahead about the meaning of her historic reign. I, however, have lost a grandmother. And while I will grieve her loss, I also feel incredibly grateful to have the benefit of The Queen’s wisdom and reassurance into my fifth decade”, William said.

In a further sign of letting bygones be bygones, reports also suggest William and Harry could walk in to the Queen’s funeral service side-by-side. Plans are set to be finalised over the coming days.

This is certainly a stark difference indeed from the memorial of their grandfather, Philip just 17 months ago. While the two gentlemen did walk close by at this service, they were separated by by their cousin, Peter Phillips.

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Iran live updates: Trump claims Khamenei dead as Iran insists he remains in command

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19 hours ago

March 2, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

President Donald Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed
Iran is entering a transitional period, with a three man leadership council temporarily taking control
The U.S. military confirms three American service members were killed in the joint Israeli U.S. operation
The White House says U.S. forces have destroyed and sunk nine Iranian naval ships
Israel and the United States continue strikes on Iranian targets, with Tehran launching missile and drone retaliation across Israel and Gulf states
Shipping, aviation and oil markets have been disrupted, with civilians fleeing major cities amid escalating tensions

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Israel strikes Tehran anew as conflict escalates and global markets react

Israel strikes Tehran after Khamenei’s death; U.S. warns of prolonged conflict as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

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19 hours ago

March 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Israel strikes Tehran after Khamenei’s death; U.S. warns of prolonged conflict as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

Israel has launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran, following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned the campaign could last up to a month, framing the operation as a move to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities.

Iran has retaliated with missile attacks, while its Revolutionary Guards claim responsibility for assaults on oil tankers in the Gulf. The escalating hostilities are already disrupting global shipping lanes and air travel, sending shockwaves through international markets.

With reports of the first U.S. casualties emerging and Washington declaring the Tehran operation a success, tensions across the Middle East are intensifying rapidly. The question now is how far this conflict could spread — and at what cost.

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U.S. and Israel strike Iran as missiles hit Gulf bases and oil surges

U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

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2 days ago

March 1, 2026

Ahron Young

U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

The United States and Israel have launched a sweeping military operation against Iran, striking leadership targets and more than 500 military sites in what President Trump has dubbed Operation Epic Fury.

Explosions have rocked Tehran, with civilians fleeing the capital as U.S. sea and air assets carry out sustained attacks. Washington says the mission is designed to prevent a nuclear armed Iran and has even called on Iranians to rise up against the regime.

Iran has retaliated with a barrage of missiles and drones targeting Israel and U.S. bases across the region, including in Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. While many projectiles were intercepted, a U.S. base in Bahrain sustained damage.

Gulf states long seen as stable hubs for global business are now directly in the firing line, raising fears of a wider regional war.

Oil prices are climbing and tankers are diverting from the Strait of Hormuz as markets react to the escalating conflict. U.S. aircraft carriers, advanced fighter jets and missile destroyers remain in position, signalling more strikes could follow.

With global leaders scrambling diplomatically, the world is watching to see whether this spirals further or shifts back to negotiations.