My wedding was bigger than King Charles’s was, says Sir Elton John

My wedding was bigger than King Charles's was, says Sir Elton John

As I delve into these captivating snippets of life, I find myself marveling at the rich tapestry of human experiences that unfold before us. Let me share my thoughts on some of these stories that have caught my attention today.

What is it with these ageing showbiz knights?

Initially, Sir Ian McKellen delivered a remarkable interview where he, at the age of 85, leveled accusations against the late Queen Elizabeth II, branding her as impolite, criticized Prince Harry for not being intellectually suited for royal duties, and labeled King Charles III as ‘damaged’.

Now, Sir Elton John has committed his own act of lese-majeste.

The 77-year-old musician, who is a good friend of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, has boldly declared in public that he attracts more attention than King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla.

Referring back to the day when he formed a civil union with David Furnish (age 61), Sir Elton recounts: ‘We carried out the ceremony in the very same location as Charles and Camilla.’

In an interview with Variety, the magazine, the musician casually remarks, “There were more people attending.

My wedding was bigger than King Charles's was, says Sir Elton John

The event occurred in the year 2005, just a few weeks following the legalisation of same-sex civil unions in this nation. It was held at the Windsor Guildhall.

Eight months prior, the location where they stood was the setting for Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles’ wedding ceremony.

Approximately 20,000 people gathered in Windsor for the wedding day of Charles and Camilla.

It’s unclear exactly how many people turned up as well-wishers for Sir Elton and Furnish, as there were quite a few of them.

It’s reported that the musician covered the expenses related to law enforcement, so he might have received an estimate.

Instead of getting married at Windsor Castle, Charles and Camilla decided to hold their wedding ceremony at the Guildhall. This change was necessary because if they had gotten married at the castle, licensing laws would have required them to make it available for other couples for at least three years.

Reflecting on their civil partnership, a significant milestone for a renowned pair, they recall it as a “tremendous” and “momentous” event.

The Canadian-born filmmaker says: ‘The world’s media turned up. We couldn’t believe there were thousands of people on the streets of Windsor.

‘There were TV trucks up and down our street filming and covering the whole event.’

Style king rules out William’s shorts

A private family video from the Princess of Wales, where she shared that her chemotherapy sessions were completed, didn’t sway Peter York, a renowned fashion critic known for his role in co-authoring “The Official Sloane Ranger Handbook” during the 1980s.

At The Oldie magazine’s literary lunch held at the National Liberal Club near Whitehall, he expresses his lack of enthusiasm by saying, “I found it overly sweet despite its elegance.

Prince William was spotted in shorts, which drew a comment from York, who said, “That’s too much exposure for my taste! I wouldn’t recommend it and it seemed more like an advertisement to me.

Morpurgo opens bid to name next character

War Horse author Sir Michael Morpurgo will need the help of a fan for his next novel.

To encourage contributions for this year’s Michael Josephson MBE Charity Ball, the author offers a unique opportunity: naming a character in his upcoming novel to one generous donor.

1) Today marks the start of online auctions. He’s excited to find out who will participate. ‘Kids are our path to tomorrow.’

Cheers for Rita… she’s building a pub on her estate

Instead of moving 11,000 miles down under to New Zealand, Rita Ora devised a clever method to ensure her comfort in a new place.

It’s been revealed that the judge from The Masked Singer is constructing a replica pub within the estate of her $6.6 million Auckland mansion.

The popular musician spent her childhood in pubs because her father, Besnik, managed bars, and he also owns the Queen’s Arms in Kilburn, North London.

As a seasoned lifestyle guide, allow me to share a personal insight from Rita, who tied the knot with the talented Kiwi filmmaker Taika Waititi last year. In her own words: ‘Our gatherings always felt like warm family reunions. I believe this experience has significantly boosted my social prowess.’

Quackers at the Proms

Spare a thought for young conductors making their debut at the BBC Proms.

On Monday, Finnish native Tarmo Peltokoski found himself adopting the role of a duck during a violinist’s encore following her performance of Schoenberg’s violin concerto at the Royal Albert Hall.

A 24-year-old, brandishing a stick, seemed uneasy as she made squawking sounds during the performance of a contemporary composition, while another performer skillfully emitted high-pitched squeaks.

‘He has some style,’ said BBC presenter Kate Molleson. ‘He is up for shenanigans.’

Didn’t look that way to me.

Rushdie gun blow

During a visit to his house by his friend, Sir Salman Rushdie, Hanif Kureishi, the author of “The Buddha Of Suburbia,” shares an awkward incident where police protection officers left a loaded gun on his couch, causing them embarrassment afterwards.

Since a fatwa was issued against him in 1989, the author of The Satanic Verses has been provided with a security detail by the Metropolitan Police whenever he is in Britain.

I discovered something beneath me, and it turned out to be a firearm,” Kureishi mentions in the forthcoming BBC2 documentary titled ‘In My Own Words.’

“I found it on the couch, so I stepped outside and returned it to the officer, telling him, ‘Hey there, officer, you seem to have forgotten your weapon.’

‘The guy went absolutely white.’

It’s baby steps for model Alice

Alice Dellal, who shares the lineage with her granddad famously known as “Black Jack” Dellal, who reportedly gambled away £1.7 million at a Monte Carlo casino back in 2006 within a single night, has now made a successful wager on parenthood.

37-year-old model and photographer has welcomed her firstborn, a baby boy named Buster. The proud father of the child is 25-year-old professional skateboarder, Charlie Birch, who hails from Liverpool.

Alice excitedly announces, “Little darling Buster Birch is here!” She exclaims, “It seems like Christmas came ahead of schedule, and I’ve been unable to get a wink of sleep since.

In 2008, Alice caused quite a stir by taking over from Kate Moss, who was 13 years older, as the representative for Agent Provocateur, a high-end lingerie brand.

2024-09-12 01:34