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UK

Queen Victoria’s funeral ‘chaos’ and instructions she left

Queen Victoria statue: Expert on removing statue of UK monarch In January 1901, the reign of Queen Victoria — Britain’s second-longest serving monarch — came to an end. Having suffered from deteriorating ill health for several months, the Queen died peacefully in her sleep aged 81. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren, including […]

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Science

Six of the best: Victoria’s top sustainable and eco-friendly

Homes that give back to the environment are few and far between, but they’re certainly around — and gaining popularity across Victoria. Eco-friendly Air BnBs, a home made from recyclable materials, and a treehouse in a coveted regional hideaway were among the state’s best properties, as revealed in the Herald Sun’s Top 50 Homes. But […]

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Science

Victoria’s climate change laws face first major legal challenge in Supreme Court

Victoria’s climate change act has faced its first major legal test in the state’s highest court with environmentalists pushing to overturn licensing conditions of coal-fired power stations. Key points: Environmentalists have launched a Supreme Court case involving brown-coal-fired power stations in the Latrobe Valley They argue a 2021 decision by the EPA not to impose greenhouse gas […]

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Business

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Digital World, Victoria’s Secret and more

The social media app will be developed by Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG). Rafael Henrique | LightRocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Digital World — The company aiming to take public Truth Social, Donald Trump’s media company, surged 8.7% on news of Google approving the media company’s […]

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Celebrities

Harper Beckham follows in Victoria’s fashionable footsteps with grown-up look in Paris

Victoria Beckham’s daughter Harper is following in her mum’s fashionable footsteps as she wore a black lace maxi dress as she arrived at Paris Fashion Week for Victoria’s show Source link

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Life Style

Queen Victoria’s engagement ring was most ‘distinctive’ royal sparkler

Royal engagement rings have long been a source of fascination to the public due to their enormous value and unique designs. But before the modern engagement rings we know and love got their debuts, Queen Victoria owned one of the most “distinctive” royal sparklers ever. Charlotte Leigh GIA AJP, Engagement Ring Specialist & Fine Jewellery […]

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Showbiz

Antiques Roadshow guest astounded by Queen Victoria’s underwear value

Hilary confirmed: “Louise being one of Queen Victoria’s daughters so somewhere there is a link, but you can’t quite put your finger on it.” The guest laughed: “Quite isn’t the word. I am miles off.” Taking a closer look at the garments, Hilary explained: “It is interesting that there are quite a lot of undergarments […]

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Celebrities

David Beckham pokes fun at Victoria’s ‘dodgy accent’ which left fans confused

David Beckham made light of the comments made about his wife Victoria recently after the former Spice Girl was accused of putting on a posh accent in an Instagram video Source link

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Celebrities

A Month After A Hulu Documentary Series Made Waves, Heidi Klum Talked About Her Time At Victoria’s Secret

The three-part series, released last month, tells a shocking tale of the lingerie brand — including accusations of harassment by company executives, allegations that the brand demanded unhealthy body ideals, and the ties between VS’s former CEO Les Wexner and Jeffrey Epstein. Some former models for the brand — such as Frederique van der Wal […]

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US

How Abercrombie, Victoria’s Secret and Vitamin Shoppe use smell to get you to spend more

Scent is a subtle, often underrated, component of companies’ attempts to entice customers and get them to linger around longer. These retail chains and other companies, including restaurants, fast-food chains, airlines, and hotels have put a lot of effort (and smelling tests) into perfecting their signature aromas. Most retailers’ marketing tactics target our vision — […]