Perhaps most poignant are entries regarding her love for her husband, their wedding day, and then the "dreadful and overwhelming calamity" of his death. Throughout her journals pride and passion for country are revealed. "I really cannot say how proud I feel to be the Queen of such a Nation," she writes. She writes about her travels across Britain detailing her views on the North-west, Black Country, Wales and Scotland, where on a visit to the Invertrossachs she writes: "The romance and wild loveliness … beloved Scotland the proudest, finest country in the world". The journals expose the challenges of duty, when she writes in 1862: "So much to do, so many boxes, letters, business …" They also reveal the impact of world events when ... Continue reading →
May 22, 2012 14:58 Pete Doherty's acting debut panned by critics – video You can also see the trailer for 'Confession of a Child of the Century' Photo Gallery: Pete DohertyPhoto: Mathieu Zazzo Pete Doherty's acting debut in Confession of a Child of the Century has been given scathing reviews by critics. The film, which also stars Charlotte Gainsbourg and Lily Cole, was shown to the world's press at the Cannes film festival over the weekend and got a universal thumbs down. In the film, Doherty plays Octave, a young romantic who falls into depression and debauchery after discovering his mistress (Cole) is unfaithful. It is his first foray into acting, and, according to the reviews, it should also be his last. You can watch ... Continue reading →
about 1 hour agoShadow cabinet meeting begins at aquatics centre Labour leader Ed Miliband and his team are holding their shadow cabinet meeting at the aquatics centre in the Olympic park. The shadow cabinet. Credit: ITN. about 2 hours agoWishful thinking? The media pass for today's shadow cabinet meeting at the Olympic park is missing the word 'shadow'. The media pass for today's meeting. Credit: ITN about 2 hours agoShadow cabinet arrive at Olympic Park The shadow cabinet poses outside the Olympic stadium. Credit: ITN.Labour leader Ed Miliband and the rest of the shadow cabinet have arrived at the Olympic park. They will hold a meeting later in the aquatics centre. about 3 hours agoShadow cabinet visit Olympic Park The shadow cabinet will meet at ... Continue reading →
