Will Prince William Abdicate? Kate runs into Ex-Boyfriend at wedding!

0:00 Ah calorogus Shark Media that. Hello and welcome to Palace Injury Game. I'm your host Mark Francis. There was once again talk of abdication. At this time it isn't about Charles, It's about William making room for George. A royal historian has suggested that Prince William could one day become the first British monarch in modern times to voluntarily step aside, a prediction that surprised presenters during a discussion on gb News. Historian Rafae hedel Manku appeared on the program alongside hosts And Diamond and Mark White to discuss the future of the monarchy and how it may evolve under the Prince of Wales. Diamond noted that William appears to be planning for a different kind of royal future, commenting that he may bring a more modern approach to the institution. Hadel Menku agreed, saying yes, I think we're going to see a huge change in the title of monarchy we have when he comes to the throne. We can see King Charles's very much his mother's son in a way that you wouldn't necessarily be able to say about Prince William, who I think will have a very different idea of what it is to be a monarch. I personally think Prince William will be the first monarch to abdicate. According to hadel Man, coub William could eventually choose to step aside in his seventies in order to allow the next generation to take the throne at a younger age. The suggestion reflects a growing debate about whether future monarchs might follow the example seen in several European royal houses, where reigning kings and queens are voluntarily handed over the crowd to a younger generation. However, the idea prompted mixed reactions online when social media user wrote,

1:34 good Lord, the chap's not king yet, give him a break. William and Kate are reportedly approaching Prince George's future from slightly different perspectives as their eldest son prepares for the next stage of his education, a source told Closer Online, George's future is king has become very real. The inside added that William wants his son's path to the throne to be as smooth as possible, while Catherine is said to be trying to keep hold of his old life. The source said that at home he's still does George, adding that he enjoys being outdoors and taking part in the same activities as other children his age. One source claimed Kate wants him climbing trees, kicking a football around and spending summers being a normal kid. She worries that once the Royal machine starts, there's no going back. That William is constantly thinking ahead. He knows exactly what it's like growing up as the year and he strongly believes George needs to be prepared emotionally and mentally. Villages in Wheelchair have extended an unusual invitation to Prince William come pull the first pint if they succeed in saving their local pub. Residents of Semington are campaigning to purchase and reopen the Somerset Arms, a historic village pub that closed three years ago. The invitation comes just days after the Prince of Wales spoke about the importance of protecting rural pubs during a visit to London, where he was photographed pulling a pint behind the bar at the Prince of Beckham.

2:49 Ian Williamson, chairman of Semington Community Benefits Society, said this is exactly what William was talking about we're writing to thank him for supporting pubs like ours and we'd love to welcome him when we get it reopened. Williams said that preventing homelessness before it begins should be the ultimate goal, arguing that technology can play a crucial role in helping vulnerable people stay in their homes. Speaking at London at Tech Week, the Prince of Wales highlight of the Worker who his Homewards initiative, a five year campaign aimed at demonstrating that homelessness can be ended through targeted local action. Addressing the audience, william said, as we all know in life, prevention is better than the cure. So with the data and the technology we can deploy, being able to keep people in their homes, their jobs, their communities, families, at school, that is inherently much better than if we then deal with problems once they become homeless. The damage that someone goes through to get them to that place is inevitable, sometimes almost very very difficult to bring them back in.

3:47 So if we can stop all that pain, the damage getting done, and that surely is a much better way of doing it. Hard Working william also visited the home of Britain's submarine fleet. To mark a major milestone for the World Royal Navy's Submarine Service. The Prince, who serves as Commodore in Chief of the Submarine Service, traveled to HM Naval Base Client in Scotland to help celebrate the services one hundred and twenty fifth anniversary. During the visit, William met sub mariners, trainees and their families while learning more about the work being carried out by what is often known as the Silent Service. William also toured a Vanguard class submarine, one of the vessels responsible for maintaining Britain's nuclear deterrent. While on board, he presented newly qualified sub mariners with their Gold Dolphins, the badge awarded after completing the demanding training required to serve beneath the waves.

4:39 Among those receiving the honour was nineteen year old sub mariner Drew. He said, to have his Royal high that's the Prince of Wales present my dolphins as an absolute privilege and experience I will remember for the rest of my life. My dad and brother, who are both in the Royal Air Force, jealous that I was presented with my dolphins by the future King my mom is jealous too, but also very proud. Later, William visited a community center in Helensburg where he met the families of serving sub mariners. Hayley, whose husband was deployed about a Vanguard class at Submarine at the time of the visit, described meeting the Prince's a memorable experience. She said, I was very nervous to meet him, but he was incredibly kind in a warm person. It was an honor to meet him. Her ten year old daughter Olivia had a simpler observation after meeting the future king, saying the Prince was much taller than I expected.

5:26 Kate reportedly found herself crossing paths with a former boyfriend at last weekend's wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling. All those sources insist the encounter was far from awkward. Among the guests was Rupert Finch, who briefly dated Catherine before her relationship with Prince William. According to reports, Finch attended the wedding with his wife, Lady Natasha rufus Isaac's and any suggestion of tension was quickly dismissed by sources familiar with the gathering. When inside a tall woman's day. Everyone's very mature about moving on, and there's no embarrassment, just kindness between Kate and Rupert, who's now a happily married father of three, just like Kate. Wills more Palasin just a moment. Coconut water is in the news. When the Princess of Wales arrived at the gloucesters Yere wedding with Little fan Fair, some eaglide observers noticed a blue drink carton tucked in the door compartment of her car, leading to speculation that Keepe may be a fan of coconut water. The observation prompted wellness experts to weigh in on the potential benefits of the drink. Nutritionists Jessica Shann told Gratzia the coconut water is a naturally rich Nutritionist Jessica Shanned told Gratzia the coconut water is naturally rich in electrolytes including potassium, magnesium, calcium, and sodium. The nutritionists also noted that proper hydration can contribute to healthier skin and hair, two qualities often associated with the Princess of Whales, which is an interesting take. Of course, were megan to have coconut water in her car. It will be seen there as an affront to the monarking and possibly part of some viral marketing effort. A Google search turned up

6:58 in twenty eighteen and ur article in The Independent title the Health Benefits of Meghan Mark's Favorite Smoothie. In it, we learn among her many passions, advocating for gender equality, yogurt, and acting, to name a few. Megan Michael is also known for her dedication to living a healthy life. Prior to her engagement to Prince Harry Michael rand a lifestyle blog called The Tig, in which she shared advice on topics including food, travel, fashion, and beauty. We asked Ai to summarize Meghan's recipe, which is as follows. One scoop or packet of vanilla protein powder, half a cup of frozen blueberries, one teaspoon of cinnamon cheer seeds, half a cup of almond milk, half a cup of coconut water. Put everything in the blender, blend until smooth. Drink immediately, and with that, Netflix just gave us a cooking show.

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