An annual rich list says Paul McCartney is Britain’s first billionaire musician

An annual rich list says Paul McCartney is Britain’s first billionaire musician

LONDON — LONDON (AP) — Paul McCartney is a billionaire Beatle. According to figures released Friday, the former member of the Fab Four is the first British musician to be worth 1 billion pounds ($1.27 billion). The annual Sunday Times Rich List calculated that the wealth of the 81-year-old musician and his wife, Nancy Shevell, … Read more

Nigeria’s fashion and dancing styles in the spotlight as Harry, Meghan visit its largest city

Nigeria’s fashion and dancing styles in the spotlight as Harry, Meghan visit its largest city

LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigeria’s fashion and traditional dances were at full display on Sunday as Prince Harry and Meghan arrived in its largest city, Lagos, as part of their three-day visit to the country to promote mental health for soldiers and empower young people. The couple, invited to the West African nation by its military, … Read more

Prince Harry, Meghan arrive in Nigeria to champion the Invictus Games

Prince Harry, Meghan arrive in Nigeria to champion the Invictus Games

ABUJA, Nigeria — ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, arrived in Nigeria on Friday to champion the Invictus Games, which he founded to aid the rehabilitation of wounded and sick servicemembers and veterans, among them Nigerian soldiers fighting a 14-year war against Islamic extremists. The couple, visiting the West African nation … Read more

Prince Harry celebrates Invictus Games in London but won’t see his father, King Charles III

Prince Harry celebrates Invictus Games in London but won’t see his father, King Charles III

LONDON — LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry arrived in London on Tuesday to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games but won’t see his father during the visit, a spokesperson said. King Charles III, who returned to his official duties last week after being sidelined for three months with cancer, is too busy to … Read more

King Charles III’s coronation anniversary is marked by ceremonial gun salutes across London

King Charles III’s coronation anniversary is marked by ceremonial gun salutes across London

LONDON — Ceremonial gun salutes rang out across London under soggy skies Monday to mark the anniversary of the coronation of King Charles III. Smoke blasted from the barrels of six large horse-drawn guns in a 41-gun salute in Green Park, next to Buckingham Palace, at noon. An hour later, three guns cracked off a … Read more

King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation

King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation

LONDON — King Charles III’s decision to be open about his cancer diagnosis has helped the new monarch connect with the people of Britain and strengthened the monarchy in the year since his dazzling coronation at Westminster Abbey. Charles has used his illness to highlight the need for early diagnosis and treatment, showing leadership at … Read more

King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation

King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation

LONDON — King Charles III’s decision to be open about his cancer diagnosis has helped the new monarch connect with the people of Britain and strengthened the monarchy in the year since his dazzling coronation at Westminster Abbey. Charles has used his illness to highlight the need for early diagnosis and treatment, showing leadership at … Read more

King Charles’ longtime charity celebrates new name and US expansion at New York gala

King Charles’ longtime charity celebrates new name and US expansion at New York gala

NEW YORK — The King’s Trust celebrated its new name, an update of King Charles III’s long-running charity The Prince’s Trust, and the expansion of its work in the United States with a star-studded gala in New York City on Thursday night. “Ladies and gentlemen, the trust will continue to help young people around the … Read more

UK’s Prince William returns to public duties for first time since Kate’s cancer diagnosis

UK’s Prince William returns to public duties for first time since Kate’s cancer diagnosis

LONDON — Prince William returns to public duties on Thursday for the first time since his wife’s cancer diagnosis, bolstering the royal family’s ranks as health problems continue to sideline the princess and King Charles III. William is set to visit a surplus food redistribution center and a youth club it serves, highlighting efforts to … Read more

Hugh Grant says he got ‘enormous sum’ to settle suit against The Sun tabloid

Hugh Grant says he got ‘enormous sum’ to settle suit against The Sun tabloid

LONDON — LONDON (AP) — Hugh Grant accepted “an enormous sum of money” to settle a lawsuit accusing The Sun tabloid of unlawfully tapping his phone, bugging his car and breaking into his home to snoop on him, the actor said Wednesday after the agreement was announced in court. Grant said he reluctantly settled because … Read more