#jamaica tour 22

[foxes-that-run]

What are your thoughts on haylor meeting up in late 2016? Do you think there was a slight chance of them getting back together, and do you think they would've made it if they did get back together? I know Taylor chose the safest option, but Harrry and her didn't even seem to talk things out, so why even meet in the first place? Didn't Taylor tell him she loves someone else, too? It's so confusing...

I think they did, there are enough crumbs to give it plausible and they both spent November and December in LA and London respectively. But this is in the same time the Joe stuff was starting so who knows.

This got long, sorry. The TLDNR is:

the canon is Taylor met Joe at the Met, dated Tom, broke up and in October 2016 went to Joe's premiere and started dating him. Although Joe was not in the same country as Taylor for most of that time. In May 2017 they went public and were seen 20 times before Reputation came out in November, it was super public.

An alternate timeline is that after Hendall and Hiddleswift both ended within a month and before Joe/Taylor and Harry/Tess Ward went public within a week the haylor sightings, being in the same city, songs, gifts, blind items, edited videos and friend comments were because they were secretly dating again.

because....

24 August - Hiddleswift over

22 September - Hendall break up again.

28 September - Taylor with Cara, Harry MIA, released Another Man covers/mixtape, Joe London.

October - Harry was in Jamaica recording HS1. Joe in London on 3rd. On 13th Joe and Taylor at Bowery enter separately. Joe is in NY for the Billy Lynn Long Halftime Walk promo tour so unlikely to have ample days ahead in NY given the films budget.

11 October - Taylor went to Joe's movie screening and the Rep book has a 19 November polaroid captioned "how would you feel about having a song written about you?"

3 November - Both are in LA for November with HS1 recorded.

25 November - Harry was seen in LA then disappeared for a week. Taylor posted a lot of photos of friendsgiving in RI. Joe not there. Taylor posted photos so would only show who was public.

28 November - is the first clue things may have been back on in a few months (apart from having both been in LA). Gemma (Harry's sister), Lou Teasdale (Harry's close friend & 1D stylist), Sam Campbell (Lou's sister and friend of Harry, married to one of Harry's friends too) go to Karaoke and post lyrics to WANGBT and Sam captions it "talk to my friends". 👀

Haylor Secrets posts that they are together, which.. that account may be totally fake, or making it up, but had been right about stuff

December - Both in London, IDWLF released, Taylor has a birthday party at her London House the Rep magazine photos are in, Harry MIA but in London. On 28 December there was an unconfirmed sighting of them together and Taylor gave Austin a record signed by friends of Harry's. He thanked them and the band commented that it was signed for 'a friends little brother' who turned out to be Taylor Swift.' Harry knew them for years and Sam Campbell commented 'LOL'

31 December - in 2020 7 photos of Taylor & Joe getting ready in her London house leaked with this date given. Why only 7? The date of the New Years Eve jumping into an icy pool story Taylor Nation edited out. If the story was about Joe why would it be edited out?

3 January 2017 - Lover journal that Taylor has been with someone for 3 months, no one has found out and she is living in London. It had been 3.1 months since the Hendall break up and 2.5 months since Joe got to NY. .....

7 January - Harry records Lately where he sings 'I don't believe what you're saying to me, "that I love him"'

13 January - Taylor records DWOHT and the IDWLF music video.

1 February - Harry's birthday, the rose ring appears. Taylor is in NY/Nashville, Harry NY/London and Joe in London.

April - Harry's Rolling Stone interview where he leaves the table when Taylor is brought up and says he wants to tip is hat to her about 1989, and give his whole cap to the muse of HS1, now over.

7 May - Harry seen with Tess Ward, the first time he has been seen with anyone since having dinner with Kendall in September.

16 May - a week later The Sun reports Joe and Taylor dating 'for months'. First time Taylor seen with anyone romantically since August

Even longer versions are in the 2016 and 2017 timelines.

[grandmaster-anne]

22 February 2023 Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex visited the 54th Annual Cayman Islands Agricultural Show this morning with the Honourable Premier, Wayne Panton, ringing the cowbell three times to officially declare the opening of the event. Great it has returned after a three year hiatus due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The Countess greeted visiting dignitaries from the British Virgin Islands, Turks & Caicos, Jamaica, and St Kitts and Nevis, who had travelled to Cayman for the Agricultural Show. A delegation compromising the Premier, Members of Cabinet, as well as other official dignitaries and representatives from the Department of Agriculture and the Agricultural Society accompanied the Countess during her tour of the livestock, displays, and district stalls under the Main Pavilion where Her Royal Highness also took the opportunity to speak to local farmers and vendors to learn more about Cayman’s efforts to reduce our reliance on imported goods. The Agriculture Show is a wonderful and much-loved event in our community. Great to be able to showcase how much Cayman has to offer to Her Royal Highness. — HE The Governor - Cayman Islands

[alwayslovingharry]

Social Media I (WTMFS)

A/N: Hi everyone, with university I've been a bit busy (again) and I've hardly been able to come back to tumblr. The thing is, today while I was studying I came up with this idea and I needed to post it. These posts will be linked to the chapters of When The Music Finally Starts, so they will go chronologically. In the future they might even serve to help me progress the story faster since there are chapters that I find difficult to write and it might be easier using this way.

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PAIRING: Harry Styles x Hailey Foster (1Dmember!reader)

WARNING: Like i said, other times, I'm not an english native speaker, maybe there are some mistakes. Also, a little look into the next chapter of the story :)

TIMELINE OF THE POSTS: DECEMBER 2016-APRIL 2017

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DECEMBER 12, 2016:

According to sources inside the show, Niall Horan, Hailey Foster, Liam Payne and Harry Styles turned up to support Tomlinson in his X-Factor performance. The 25-year-old singer was performing for the first time since the death of his mother, Johannah Deakin, on 7 December.

Although this shows the great friendship and closeness that still exists between the band members, Zayn Malik was the only one of the former bandmates who didn't show up to express his support for Louis.

It should be remembered that rumour has it that Malik, who announced his departure from the band a month and a half into their third world tour in March 2015, ended on bad terms with Louis and the band's only female member, Hailey, in particular. Although the reasons for the dispute never transcended, it is possible that they are still present as the singer did not show up to support one of his former "friends" in such a hard moment.

THE SUN © 2016

FEBRUARY 14, 2017:

5.4k likes

1dloveupdates: JACK WALKER AND HAILEY FOSTER ON THEIR VALENTINE'S DATE AT THE RITZ IN LONDON!!!!

27 comments

my1dheart: sorry, but they are a stunt since 4ever

harley'sdaughter: the worst i've seen, dude

haileywithlove: I've seen photos of her outfit, she was ✨GORGEOUS✨

futuremrsstyles: where's harry?

amelia_west: he isn't his boyfriend or anything, GROW UP!

futuremrsstyles: OMG, why u're so rude?

1dloveupdates: @amelia_west @futuremrstyles please, no fights on my account

FEBRUARY, 2017:

10.7k likes

hsdailyofficial: Harry recently in Jamaica!!!

109 comments

HSwifey: he's literally a model

ismael's_sis: hopin' he's working on an album

larrylover: people are saying Louis's also there!!🔥

MARCH 4, 2017:

8.3k likes

hfdaily: Hailey arriving to Milán airport few days ago!!

64 comments

1Dstarforever: she's comming home, she's comming homee

hailey_fosterfan2307: she's a fashion icon even when she takes a plane lmao

MARCH 9, 2017:

MARCH 31, 2017:

1,2M likes

harrystyles: SIGN.OF.THE.TIMES // 7.APRIL.17 //

101k comments

ismael's_sis: F*CKING FINALLY!!! OMG!!

APRIL 21, 2017:

31.6k likes

thegrahamnortonshowofficial: Mr Harry Styles on the show, ladies and gentleman

132 comments

lisawatts: Sign Of The Times was so emotional

freddythescottish: he's a funny guy, he was great on the show

seb_thestark: this dude should've gone solo before

APRIL 22, 2017

12,6k likes

haileyfqueen: Hailey with Jack leaving The London Studios yesterday (21/04/2017)

90 comments

harleyisreal2012: I'm just sayin that Harry was also there yesterday 🫣 

slayhailey: she went with him, he's going to appear on Good Morning Britain next Monday

h_defender: he doesn't give me good vibes, too arrogant 😐 

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Thanks for reading/watching and I hope you liked it, please leave any comments or leave a like it if you enjoyed it.

See you soon :)

[ricardofonseca]

MOBILIZA SLZ: Primeiro fim de semana de atividades movimenta a cidade.

Tambor de Crioula foi uma das atrações do fim de semana no Mobiliza SLZ (Foto: Divulgação/Mobiliza SLZ).

História, gastronomia, música, moda, feiras criativas e cultura geek deram o tom dos dois primeiros dias do evento, que se estende até o próximo domingo, 24.

Fabiana Cutrim levou os filhos para um passeio turístico pelo Centro Histórico de São Luís, uma das agendas do Mobiliza SLZ (Foto: Arquivo pessoal).

SÃO LUÍS (MA):

"O desejo que eu tenho é de conhecer a minha história e poder repassar isso aos meus filhos", conta a radiologista Fabiana Cutrim, que participou de um city tour pelo Centro Histórico de São Luís. Apresentando um novo olhar sobre a história da cidade, a atividade integrou o primeiro dia de ações do Mobiliza São Luís, movimento que conecta turismo, cultura e economia criativa na capital maranhense. Ao todo, foram realizadas 18 atividades somente nos dois primeiros dias do evento, iniciado no sábado (16).

O bairro da Madre Deus e a região da Liberdade, repletos de cultura e história, também foram palco de visitas guiadas durante o primeiro fim de semana do Mobiliza SLZ. Mas nem só de roteiros a pé foi composta a agenda do movimento. O "Reggae Cruise" propôs observar São Luís a partir de uma perspectiva inusitada, em um passeio de barco que partiu da Ponta d'Areia ao som de muito reggae, salsa e outros ritmos musicais, circundando o Centro Histórico, Barragem do Bacanga e Espigão pelas águas da Jamaica brasileira. 

Além dos passeios, experiências gastronômicas não faltaram. O "Sabores do Mará" ofereceu degustação de petiscos e de bebidas destiladas maranhenses em bares e restaurantes da Avenida Litorânea, no sábado (16) e no domingo (17), e vai seguir com programação nos dias 22, 23 e 24 de novembro. No Gapara, a Casa de Elena promoveu degustação e venda de produtos derivados do cuxá, com atração musical.

Musicalidade e dança tiveram espaços dedicados no Mobiliza. O samba agitou a tarde e a noite de sábado (16) da Ponta d'Areia, no Créole Bar, com apresentações de diversos artistas maranhenses. No Centro, o coreto da Avenida Beira-Mar foi embalado pelo Tambor de Crioula, patrimônio brasileiro que é uma das mais autênticas manifestações culturais do Maranhão.

Também teve música nas feiras criativas, com exposição e venda de produtos e serviços, a começar pela "Feira de Vinil e Cultura", no Cohajap, onde ela foi protagonista. A "Expo Angelim", a "Feirinha dos Artistas", a "Expo Lojas SLZ" e o "Mercado Minha Pariceira" movimentaram os bairros Angelim, Centro, Cohama e a praça da Lagoa da Jansen, respectivamente. Já a "Feira Encontro de Brechós" reuniu pequenos negócios voltados ao artesanato, arte e moda circular no Centro.

A empreendedora Huthelles Meireles comenta que a feira criativa realizada no Coroadinho fortalece a comunidade (Foto: Divulgação/Mobiliza SLZ).

Na visão da empreendedora Huthelles Meireles, que comercializou seus produtos na "8ª Feirinha Criativa do Polo Coroadinho", o Mobiliza fortalece o empreendedorismo na região e gera transformação. "Faz com que pessoas possam nos enxergar e nos verem como, realmente, uma potência. Porque nós somos da favela, mas somos potência", afirma a dona da Huthelles Gourmet, moradora do Coroadinho.

Moda, cultura geek e conhecimento

Evento "Matsuri" reuniu interessados na cultura geek no Multicenter Sebrae (Foto: Divulgação/Mobiliza SLZ).

No sábado (16), a 5ª edição do "CPDMODA Fashion Show V" ocupou a Fábrica Santa Amélia, no Centro, com performances de moda, rodas de conversa e desfiles com peças de novos designers e estilistas. No Alto do Calhau, durante todo o fim de semana, o Multicenter Sebrae foi tomado pelo "Matsuri", evento cujo objetivo é democratizar a cultura geek no Maranhão e estimular o turismo cultural, empreendedorismo e economia criativa.

Visando compartilhar conhecimento com os fazedores de cultura da capital, no sábado (16) foi realizada no bairro Anil a oficina "Salic para iniciantes: como cadastrar projeto na Lei Rouanet", que forneceu informações básicas sobre como submeter projeto no Sistema de Apoio às Leis de Incentivo à Cultura (Salic).

O diretor técnico do Sebrae Maranhão, Mauro Borralho, idealizador do Mobiliza SLZ, e a coordenadora-geral do movimento, Danielle Abreu (Foto: Divulgação/Mobiliza SLZ).

Na avaliação da coordenadora-geral do Mobiliza SLZ, Danielle Abreu, o primeiro fim de semana do evento cumpriu bem o papel de movimentar a cidade, com atividades espalhadas em vários pontos da capital, e fortalecer a economia criativa em São Luís. "Já começamos a perceber nessa edição eventos mais sólidos, melhor organizados, com empreendedores mais conectados, de várias cadeias diferentes da economia criativa", analisa a coordenadora.

Mobiliza São Luís

O Mobiliza SLZ é um movimento que fomenta a cultura, o turismo e a economia criativa na capital do Maranhão, fortalecendo os empreendedores que atuam nesses segmentos em São Luís. Desde 2021, o Mobiliza promove compartilhamento de conhecimento e conecta pessoas, de modo a estimular parcerias estratégicas e também a ampliar a visibilidade dos produtos e serviços oferecidos pelos criativos, o que ocorre anualmente durante os nove dias de realização do evento.

No último dia 5 de novembro, o Mobiliza SLZ ganhou um importante reconhecimento no Prêmio Marandu JOMP, na categoria Sociedade Civil. A programação foi organizada pela agência Marandu, reconhecida agência de inovação e empreendedorismo da UEMA. Antes disso, o movimento foi campeão da categoria Melhores Conexões Significativas, no 3º Prêmio de Turismo Responsável da WTM Latin America, e foi premiado em duas categorias no 1º Prêmio SOLuíses Ecossistema de Inovação.

A terceira edição do Mobiliza, que ocorreu em setembro do ano passado, foi marcada por recordes: foram mais de mil empreendedores envolvidos direta e indiretamente, e mais de 20 mil pessoas alcançadas pelas ações desenvolvidas. Nesta quarta edição, o movimento organizado pelo Sebrae tem o apoio do Sistema Fiema, por meio do Senai e do SESI.

Fonte: ASCOM/ SEBRAE- MA

[brookstonalmanac]

Events 10.11 (before 1950)

1138 – A massive earthquake strikes Aleppo; it is one of the most destructive earthquakes ever. 1142 – A peace treaty ends the Jin–Song wars. 1311 – The peerage and clergy restrict the authority of English kings with the Ordinances of 1311. 1614 – The New Netherland Company applies to the States General of the Netherlands for exclusive trading rights in what is now the northeastern United States. 1634 – The Burchardi flood kills around 15,000 in North Friesland, Denmark and Germany. 1649 – Cromwell's New Model Army sacks Wexford, killing over 2,000 Irish Confederate troops and 1,500 civilians. 1776 – American Revolution: A fleet of American boats on Lake Champlain is defeated by the Royal Navy, but delays the British advance until 1777. 1797 – The Royal Navy decisively defeats the Batavian Navy at Camperdown during the French Revolutionary Wars. 1811 – The Juliana begins operation as the first steam-powered ferry in New York harbor. 1840 – The Maronite leader Bashir Shihab II surrenders to the Ottoman Empire and later is sent to Malta in exile. 1852 – The University of Sydney, Australia's oldest university, is inaugurated in Sydney. 1862 – American Civil War: Confederate troops conduct a raid on Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. 1865 – Hundreds of black men and women march in Jamaica, starting the Morant Bay rebellion. 1890 – In Washington, D.C., the Daughters of the American Revolution is founded. 1899 – The Second Boer War erupts in South Africa between the British-ruled Cape Colony, and the Boer-ruled Transvaal and Orange Free State. 1906 – San Francisco sparks a diplomatic crisis between the United States and Japan by ordering segregated schools for Japanese students. 1910 – Piloted by Arch Hoxsey, Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first U.S. president to fly in an airplane. 1912 – First Balkan War: The day after the Battle of Sarantaporo, Greek troops liberate the city of Kozani. 1918 – The 7.1 Mw San Fermín earthquake shakes Puerto Rico. The quake and resulting tsunami kill up to 116 people. 1937 – The Duke and Duchess of Windsor tour Nazi Germany for 12 days and meet Adolf Hitler on 22 October. 1941 – Beginning of the National Liberation War of Macedonia. 1942 – World War II: Off Guadalcanal, United States Navy ships intercept and defeat a Japanese force. 1944 – The Tuvan People's Republic is annexed by the Soviet Union.

[hopeestatecnbs]

Hope Estate Cannabis Ltd Opens Its Doors for Educational Farm Tours.

Cannabis cultivation in the Caribbean is growing rapidly, with countries like Jamaica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines leading the charge. St. Vincent, in particular, has embraced medicinal cannabis, registering over 22 companies and establishing cooperatives with more than 140 traditional cultivators. In 2022, the country made its first major export of medicinal cannabis to Germany, marking a…

[lboogie1906]

Cheryl Adrienne Browne Hollingsworth (born 1950) Miss Iowa 1970, is a former ballet dancer who was the first African American contestant in the history of the Miss America pageant (Miss America 1971) following the abolition of the pageant’s rule #7, instituted during the 1930s, which read: “contestants must be of good health and the white race”.

In 2000, she lived in Lithonia, Georgia with her husband Karl. Both work in the financial industry and have two children.

Her father, Carl, worked as a narcotics policeman for Kennedy Airport’s Port Authority. Her mother Mercedes, managed a tuberculosis clinic at Triboro Hospital. She grew up in Jamaica, Queens with her three brothers.” She studied dance for 16 years before the Miss America pageant.

She left New York to attend Luther College. She entered and won the local 1970 Miss Decorah Pageant which enabled her to compete in the Miss Iowa pageant held on June 13, 1970. She placed first in the swimsuit competition and performed an original ballet performance for the talent competition to the music of ‘Scheherazade.’ She beat the other 19 contestants to win the title of Miss Iowa 1970. This win generated a strong response from newspapers, the Miss Iowa pageant board, and herself. The criticisms ranged from her ethnic background to the fact that a non-native Iowan won the crown.

This backlash followed her to the Miss America 1971 pageant held on September 12, 1970. She drew the attention of reporters and security personnel in Atlantic City who maintained a visible presence during pageant rehearsals. The Women’s Liberation Front demonstrated at the event. She was not a finalist, losing to Miss Texas 1970, Phyllis George. In August 1971, she traveled to Vietnam with George, Miss Nevada 1970, Vicky Jo Todd, Miss New Jersey 1970, Hela Yungst, Miss Arizona 1970, Karen Shields, Miss Arkansas 1970, Donna Connelly, and Miss Texas 1970, and Belinda Myrick. They participated in a 22-day United Service Organizations tour for American troops that began in Saigon. She commented that she thought “it was one of the last Miss America groups to go to Vietnam.” #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[thetouringtest]

Here’s a comic I made back when we first adopted Charlie and her sister Marmee. They’re both polydactyl and I LOVE how many extra toes they have! Thank you for all your kind comments and messages about Charlie. She was the sweetest. . Also, I’m heading out on tour with my band @pocketvinyl If you’ll be near where we’re playing come say hi! .

June 22 - Albany, NY - @thedojobeyond June 23 - Buffalo, NY - @thecavebuffalo June 24 - Buffalo, NY - @sbporchfest June 25 - Cincinnati, OH - @cometbar June 27 - Wheeling, WV - @nailcityrecord June 28 - Dayton, OH ** - @southparktavern June 29 - Norwalk, OH ** - Water Bottom Stage June 30 - Lansing, MI ** - @avenue_lansing July 1 - Fort Wayne, IN ** - @theruinofficial July 2 - Kalamazoo, MI ** - @therunoff_kz July 4 - Champaign Urbana, IL ** - @audiofeedfest July 6 - Ann Arbor, MI ** - @blindpig_annarbor July 7 - Akron, OH ** - @klingthingakron July 8 - Jamestown, NY ** - @the_beer_snob_jamestown August 9 - Jamaica Plain, MA ** - @themidwaycafejp August 19 - Norwich, CT ** - @strangebrewpub . ** indicates full band . #polydactylcat#toebeans#tortie#tortioseshellcat#calicocat

[prnanayarquah]

Rocky Dawuni to perform LIVE at the Legendary SOB's on July 8th in New York City, plus more US dates!

New Post has been published on https://plugzafrica.com/rocky-dawuni-to-perform-live-at-the-legendary-sobs-on-july-8th-in-new-york-city-plus-more-us-dates/

Rocky Dawuni to perform LIVE at the Legendary SOB's on July 8th in New York City, plus more US dates!

Fresh off of his recent performance in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire for the 50th Anniversary of World Environment Day with the United Nations Environmental Program, legendary Ghanaian musician and activist Rocky Dawuni will be heading to the US for a series of shows starting with NYC for a very special performance at SOB’s on Saturday, July 8th!!

This intimate full-band show is not to be missed!! Rocky will then be appearing on Sunday, July 9th at Music Haven in Schenectady in upstate New York as well as at Grand Performances in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 22 for the much anticipated Afro Funke’ 20th Anniversary Celebration presented by KCRW.

Rocky has been touring the world having just been in Costa Rica, the US and Ghana spreading his positive “Afro Roots” sound. The 3x GRAMMY-nominated artist just released a brand new video which premiered on Pan African Music for his collaboration with Ghanaian Highlife sensation Kyekyeku entitled “Africa Till I Die” which is on heavy rotation in Africa and beyond!

“Africa Till I Die is a musical success. It blends the native sound of Ghana, itself the product of a melting pot, with reggae born in Jamaica and claiming its African roots. The highlife rhythm has been slowed down and, by letting the bass flourish, the organ and the horns place their punctuations, offering a perfect backdrop for the reggae vocals, without even a skank guitar. This is the finest demonstration of a successful encounter, and it could only take place in Africa” – Pan African Music​.

Rocky recently featured on a smokin’ track called “Afreeca The Future” with world-renowned group Morgan Heritage from Jamaica alongside Lord Alajiman of Daara J fame from Senegal as part of their brand new “The Homeland” album. The album features an amazing list of artists from all over the African continent! “Musically, they take the listener on a journey that not only reminds them of days past but the future ahead.”

Earlier this year, Rocky Dawuni was nominated for his third GRAMMY Award for “Best Global Music Performance” for his single “Neva Bow Down” featuring Blvk H3ro from Jamaica. Rocky has more exciting collaborations coming up this year out of Africa and is currently working on his 9th studio album continuing to build on his signature sound bringing much-needed conscious music to unite generations and cultures!

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Please don’t miss Rocky Dawuni LIVE @ SOB’s in NYC! Tickets are available here!​ For more information on Rocky Dawuni please check out:

​http://www.rockydawuni.com​

​http://www.youtube.com/rockydawunimusic​

​http://www.facebook.com/rockydawuni​

​http://www.instagram.com/rockydawuni​

​http://www.twitter.com/rockydawuni ​

[ausetkmt]

Yahoo News UK: Royals should pay slavery reparations, say nearly half of Brits - exclusive Yahoo News poll

The Royal Family haven't been well received in the Caribbean in recent years, with two tours undertaken last year ending in PR disaster. (Getty Images)

New polling has shown that nearly half of Brits support financial reparations being paid by the Royal Family over their historic links to the slave trade.

The Savanta poll commissioned by Yahoo shows a big difference in how the issue was viewed by different age groups, with younger generations supporting reparations more than their older counterparts.

It's another signal of just how polarising the royals have become, and why one expert thinks that they have "fallen victim to the culture wars"

Overall, 44% of Brits think that the Royal Family should make financial reparations for their role in the transatlantic slave trade, while 32% don't think they should and a further 22% don't know.

Watch: Royal Family 'has fallen victim to the culture wars'

Royal Family 'has fallen victim to the culture wars'

Royal experts have accused the House of Windsor of falling victim to the "culture wars" amid the fallout from the Sussexes' departure from the UK.In a panel discussion on the 'Future of the Monarchy' hosted by Yahoo News UK's royal executive editor Omid Scobie, journalist and broadcaster Afua Hagen said the monarchy had become more divisive than in previous times - citing the Firm's treatment of Meghan Markle and subsequent family split as reflecting a more polarised society."The royal family have fallen victim to the culture wars - it's presumed if you like Meghan then you're a lefty, if you like Kate then you're right, you vote this way, you vote that way," Hagan said, addressing the panel.Joining Omid were author and co-founder of the Women’s Equality Party, Catherine Mayer; King Charles’ biographer and royal editor at The Evening Standard Robert Jobson; and journalist and broadcaster Afua Hagan.Watch the full clip above

The polling comes after King Charles announced he would allow a historian into the royal archives as part of a research project being undertaken by Historic Royal Palaces into the royals' ties to slavery.

However, Rishi Sunak made clear in Parliament on 26 April that the UK government currently has no intention of apologising for the country's role in the historic atrocity.

Of all age groups, 18 to 24-year-olds (58%) supported the royals paying financial reparations most strongly; this support gradually decreased to only 29% in the over 65s.

Political affiliation also played a part in how people responded to the question: with Conservative and Brexit Party voters coming in the lowest in favour of reparations being paid, at 29% and 20% respectively. 68% of Brexit Party voters surveyed said the Windsors should not make any financial reparations.

SNP voters responded most strongly in favour of the royals at 68%, this was closely followed by Green Party voters at 59% and Labour voters at 57%.

56% of respondents who voted Leave in the 2016 EU referendum said the royals shouldn't pay reparations, compared to 32% of those voted Remain.

King Charles has previously spoken about the UK's history of slavery on several occasions.

In 2018, he called it an "appalling atrocity" during a visit to Ghana, and in 2021 said that it "forever stains our history" during Barbados's official ceremony marking their transition to a republic and removal of Queen Elizabeth as their head of state.

Last year in Rwanda, Charles said in a speech that he "cannot describe the depths of [his] personal sorrow at the suffering of so many" and that he is working to "deepen [his] own understanding of slavery's enduring impact".

These sentiments have been echoed by Prince William, who expressed his "profound sorrow" over slavery during a visit to Jamaica.

However, as yet, no official apology has been given by the Royal Family for their part in the slave trade.

[world-of-wales]

Catherine's Jewel Vault (16/∞) ♛

↬ 'Cha Cha' Mother-of-Pearl Single Drop Earrings

Maria Black's Cha Cha Earrings have accompanied Catherine on several important engagements from foreign tours to audiences with queens since she first wore them on the Early Years Working Trip to Denmark in February 2022.

The earrings features a mother-of-pearl bead hanging from a sterling silver huggie hoop that’s plated in 22-karat gold.

The earrings have been publically worn by Catherine on a few occasions including for an audience with Queen Margrethe & Crown Princess Mary, the Platinum Jubilee Tour of Jamaica, The Big Jubilee Lunch, the Grenfell Tower Memorial Service and the Pre-Coronation visit to Soho.

[jackasspenguins]

I came up with my Top 25 Christmas songs. Meaning, these are my 25 favorite Christmas songs. It's subjective to me, so don't get mad if your song isn't on the list, create your own damn list. I limited it to my personal favorite from each performing artist, so there isn't any group that appears more than once. I also tried to make the songs all different tunes, but I'm not 100% sure if I accomplished that. I'm going to post 25-11 today, and then slow roll the top 10 each day until Christmas.  25. Jack Johnson "Someday at Christmas (Alternate Version)" This is exactly what you would expect a Jack Johnson Christmas song to sound like. Syncopated playful guitar riffs with a strong bass and drum foundation. It sounds great once a year like every Jack Johnson song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9hHUkQzaiE 24. Ringo Starr "Come On Christmas, Christmas Come On" This is from Ringo's underrated late 90's Christmas album. It sounds like something you would find on a T. Rex album. Plus, it's Ringo. What's not to like? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQq0Wy7VKxk 23. Boris Gardner "The Meaning of Christmas" This is a reggae number but it's a cute song. I'm sure it will enrage people who are devout Christians, but what did you expect from a reggae song? Boris is nearly unknown outside of Jamaica, but is worthy of your attention. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GE_EaoKCTM 22. Julian Casablancas "I Wish It Was Christmas Today" Again, this is exactly how you would expect a Christmas song from The Strokes to sound like. A refined nugget of ear candy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wS-k66MKgs 21. MxPx "Coming Home for Christmas" Probably the best late 90's-early 2000's pop punk Christmas song in existence. Starts how you would expect but has a great Christmassy outro to bring it home. Surprisingly nostalgic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQvneV0xFPM 20. Nate Dogg "Be Thankful" Nate was talented, that's a fact. Most of the time he was singing about weed, regulating or being generally misogynistic. It's refreshing to hear him not sing about the usual things. Plus, it's actually a respectable Christmas original. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSejZV5llck 19. Jimmy Castor Bunch "Merry Christmas" I absolutely love the groove and vibe to this. It's a product of its time, the 1970s. You can't mistake that. But it's a great listen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOlKTk3FXqQ 18. Carla Thomas "All I Want For Christmas Is You" This is not the Mariah Carey song. Spoilers - that song and artist is not on this list. But this is a great Christmas song with a Wall of Sound motif. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QATvC2oiNY 17. Ray Charles "That Spirit of Christmas" This really stimulates the nostalgia part of your brain. Famously used in Christmas Vacation when Clark was stuck in the attic. A Christmas classic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3z91z2kjAo 16. Men of Worth "Christmas in the Trenches" This duo supplements their income by providing guided tours to Ireland. They did a great job on this song which is about the fabled Christmas 1914 on the front lines of the Great War where the guns stopped and both sides hung out in No Man's Land. Apparently this happened more than just that day as the grind of war really set in. But it's a powerful story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dUHxHiDbUQ 15. Squirrel Nut Zippers "Gift of the Magi" Based on the famous story by O. Henry, this is just a fabulous listen, very folksy and uniquely American. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJrcr-lMbXg 14. "Welcome Christmas (Reprise)" The climax of How The Grinch Stole Christmas, it features nonsense words that somehow have meaning but I can't explain the meaning for sure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIFFcRFPi4M 13. Elton John "Ho! Ho! Ho! (Who'd Be A Turkey At Christmas?)" This is the B-side to his smash Christmas hit "Step Into Christmas" but it's often overlooked. You shouldn't sleep on it though. It's basically the Christmas "Bennie and the Jets" and it has that same feel to it. Just an absolute blast to listen to. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac97CJQhx5E 12. Smashing Pumpkins "Christmastime" Billy's ode to Christmas always has a soft spot in my Christmas playlist. Recorded during the Adore era, it displays how Billy could create any type of song he wanted with ease back then. This is about the midpoint of his arc of doing no wrong. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmFeg2e5GzI 11. Paul McCartney "Wonderful Christmastime" Love it or hate it, there is no one on Earth who thinks this is just OK. I fall squarely in the love it column. I love clunky old synthesizers though. Regardless of the backing track, this has some great Paul melodies if you can focus on the vocals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94Ye-3C1FC8

[theroyalsandi]

The Duchess of Cambridge arrives at Norman Manley International Airport to visit Jamaica as part of their Royal Tour of the Caribbean | March 22, 2022

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CARIBBEAN TOUR || DAY 4 - JAMAICA 🇯🇲

The Duchess of Cambridge arrives at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on March 22, 2022.

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The Duchess of Cambridge arrives at Norman Manley International Airport in Jamaica on Day 4 of the Caribbean Royal Tour on March 22, 2022.

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Gilbert Saint Elmo Heron (April 9, 1922 – November 27, 2008) was a Jamaican professional footballer. He was the first Black player to play for the Scottish club Celtic and was the father of poet and musician Gil Scott-Heron.

Born in Kingston, Jamaica to Walter Gilbert Heron and Lucille Gentles, he came from a family of means. He played for St Georges College, a prominent Jamaican high school, and won the Manning Cup and Oliver Shield in 1937 – a statement of island-wide, schoolboy football supremacy. He went on to represent a Caribbean all-star football team and beat Jamaican Olympian Herb McKenley as a schoolboy.

He moved to Canada as a youth and was enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force. As well as being a track athlete and a boxer, he played football and broke through during his stay. A center forward, he signed for Detroit Corinthians and the champion Detroit Wolverines, where he was the top goalscorer in the 1946 season of the North American Soccer Football League. He then played for the Chicago Maroons in 1947.

After playing for Chicago Sparta in 1949, he played for Windsor Corinthians in 1950 and was twice selected to all-star teams against the touring England national team. After missing the first match with the Ontario All-Stars on May 24, he recorded an assist for the Essex All-Stars in the June 17 match. Both he and his brother Lee played for the Essex All-Stars.

He went to the English club Kidderminster Harriers before moving back to North America. In 1957, he played for Windsor Corinthians and was again selected to Ontario’s Essex All-Stars to face a touring English team, Tottenham Hotspur, on 22 May.

He married Bobbie Scott, a singer, with whom he had a son. He had three more children with his wife Margaret Frize.

At Celtic, he earned the nicknames “The Black Arrow” and “The Black Flash”. While living in Glasgow, he played cricket with leading local clubs such as Poloc. He became a published poet with one of his works, “The Great Ones”, describing leading players from his time playing football in Scotland. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence