Princess Anne leaves hospital after treatment for concussion
Princess Anne has left the hospital and returned to her southwestern England estate after an accident thought to involve a horse left her with a concussion.
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Judge tells Prince Harry to explain how communications with ghostwriter were destroyed
Prince Harry was hit with a hefty legal bill Thursday and ordered to explain how communications with the ghostwriter of his memoir were destroyed after an attorney for The Sun tabloid accused him of engaging in 'shocking' obfuscation in his lawsuit claiming the newspaper violated his privacy by unlawfully snooping on him.
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opinion Princess Anne's enduring popularity: Her equestrian excellence, Canadian connections and an escaped kidnapping attempt
In light of the news that Princess Anne's trip this week to Canada was cancelled because of an injury, royal commentator Afua Hagan looks at the princess's contributions as a royal figure that extend far beyond traditional ceremonials.
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Princess Anne has been hospitalized after an accident thought to involve a horse
Princess Anne has been hospitalized after an accident thought to involve a horse left her with a concussion, further straining Britain's royal family as health problems continue to limit public appearances by King Charles III and the Princess of Wales.
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Prince Harry wins right to challenge U.K. police protection ruling
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opinion This year's society wedding: the Duke of Westminster's 'Bridgerton' moment
In her latest column for CTVNews.ca, royal commentator Afua Hagan writes about the upcoming nuptials between Hugh Grosvenor -- the Duke of Westminster and one of Britain's most eligible bachelors -- and Olivia Henson.
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opinion
opinion Princess Anne's enduring popularity: Her equestrian excellence, Canadian connections and an escaped kidnapping attempt
In light of the news that Princess Anne's trip this week to Canada was cancelled because of an injury, royal commentator Afua Hagan looks at the princess's contributions as a royal figure that extend far beyond traditional ceremonials.
opinion
opinion Symbolic meaning behind Princess of Wales' style choices at first public appearance since diagnosis revealed
The Trooping the Colour marked the first public outing this year for the Princess of Wales, who has not been seen at any official royal engagements since December 2023. We now know that was due to abdominal surgery and preventive chemotherapy, with no return to public life anytime soon. But the Princess of Wales chose this occasion to soft launch her return to royal life, and it was eagerly anticipated.
opinion
opinion This year's society wedding: the Duke of Westminster's 'Bridgerton' moment
In her latest column for CTVNews.ca, royal commentator Afua Hagan writes about the upcoming nuptials between Hugh Grosvenor -- the Duke of Westminster and one of Britain's most eligible bachelors -- and Olivia Henson.
opinion
opinion Harry and Meghan's Nigerian adventure: Traditional attire to warm welcomes
For her latest column on CTVNews.ca, royal commentator Afua Hagan writes about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's recent visit to Nigeria, calling it a 'deeply meaningful campaign' that was about aligning their ongoing efforts to foster mental-health awareness and promoting the Invictus Games.
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OPINION What King Charles' schedule being too 'full' to accommodate son suggests
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has made headlines with his recent arrival in the U.K., this time to celebrate all things Invictus. But upon the prince landing in the U.K., we have already had confirmation that King Charles III won't have time to see his youngest son during his brief visit.
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opinion The special relationship between King Charles and the Princess of Wales
Royal commentator Afua Hagan writes that when King Charles recently admitted Catherine to the Order of the Companions of Honour, it not only made history, but it reinforced the strong bond between the King and his beloved daughter-in-law.
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opinion What should the Prince and Princess of Wales do next?
In the wake of the photo editing scandal, royal commentator Afua Hagan has some advice for the Prince and Princess of Wales on how to emphasize transparency and authenticity in future communications, to make sure these kinds of mistakes don't happen again.
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opinion Was the Princess of Wales thrown under the bus in the royal photo fiasco?
It was supposed to be the image that calmed all the rumours about the Princess of Wales as she recovers after abdominal surgery. But royal commentator Afua Hagan writes it was anything but, and it's a stark example of Kensington Palace's struggle with tradition and the public's thirst for knowledge in the age of social media.
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Single mom says landlords turning her away because her autistic son has service dog
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'Incredible honour': Mick Jagger dines at famous Vancouver restaurant
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B.C. ship and dock foremen ordered to rescind strike notice
A 72-hour strike notice served by members of the union representing ship and dock foremen in B.C. violated Canada’s labour code and must be rescinded, a federal tribunal ruled Sunday.
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Ottawa councillor, residents condemn arrival of 'hateful' group Diagolon 'Terror Tour'
A community group and an Ottawa city councillor have come forward to condemn the arrival of the far-right group Diagolon after it brought its 'Road Rage Terror Tour' to Ottawa over the weekend.
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Bus crashes into electrical pylon, causing massive power outage on the South Shore
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After highway death of a beloved bear in B.C., experts look for lessons
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World
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As Biden continues campaigning, some House Democrat leaders say he should step aside
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This Italian vacation hotspot is turning tourists away as it runs out of water
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France election: Leftists win more seats over far right, but leaves hung parliament
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New British prime minister seeks to improve on 'botched' trade deal with European Union
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Key players: Who's who at Alec Baldwin's trial for the fatal shooting of a cinematographer
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Texas coastal residents told to expect power outages, flooding as Beryl moves closer to landfall
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Entertainment
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John Cena announces his retirement from professional wrestling after 2025 season
John Cena announced Saturday night that he will retire from professional wrestling next year after two decades in the ring.
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'Incredible honour': Mick Jagger dines at famous Vancouver restaurant
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Jon Landau, Oscar-winning 'Titanic' and 'Avatar' producer, dies at 63
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Health
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Al’Fez Tahini recalled due to Salmonella contamination
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Popular weight-loss and diabetes medications linked to lower risk of some cancers, study finds
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At this year's NATO summit, Trudeau to call on allies to stay resolute
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Fossils show huge salamanderlike predator with sharp fangs existed before the dinosaurs
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Crew of NASA's earthbound simulated Mars habitat emerge after a year
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Lost your phone? Here's how to track it down and recover your data
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'Meltdown': A week later, WestJet continues to feel the fallout from mechanics strike
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Planning a last-minute summer vacation? Here's how to save money
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How to lower your student debt -- and cut through misconceptions around it
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Autos
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4 in 10 Canadians say theft is a risk factor in vehicle purchasing: Nanos
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Vehicle supply building. Prices are going down. Is it time to buy a new car?
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A green flag for clean power: NASCAR unveils its first electric racecar
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Lifestyle
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How Shohei Ohtani has brought a new wave of Japanese tourists to L.A.
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Here are some safety tips if you're travelling alone this summer
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Ottawa woman, 49, wins $70 million, plans to help community
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Lewis Hamilton finally stops counting the days since his last F1 win after brilliant British GP victory
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Vikings' Khyree Jackson, 2 former high school teammates killed in car crash in Maryland
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