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As the cargo plane touched down on the tarmac at Kennedy International Airport on Friday afternoon, a cacophonous bark came from the hold. Maad Abu-Ghazalah stood on the runway below, waiting anxiously. There were exactly 69 dogs on board, all from his West Bank shelter. The hold opened and a set of eyes caught his […]

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As the cargo plane touched down on the tarmac at Kennedy International Airport on Friday afternoon, a cacophonous bark came from the hold.

Maad Abu-Ghazalah stood on the runway below, waiting anxiously. There were exactly 69 dogs on board, all from his West Bank shelter. The hold opened and a set of eyes caught his through a crate door: it was Lucas.

Then came Jimmy, Carlos, Farouk and Zoe, all of whom Mr Abu-Ghazalah had cared for at Daily Hugz, the rescue facility he set up in Asira ash-Shamaliya, outside his hometown of Nablus. The dogs were largely abandoned, many were feral and some had lost legs after being hit by cars.

The shelter was “like a paradise,” Mr Abu-Ghazalah said. But in December, as conditions in the West Bank deteriorated amid the war between Israel and Hamas, he decided he could no longer keep it going. So he called the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals International. And the SPCA called the ARK.

The ARK at JFK is something Noah couldn’t have imagined himself: a private, 24-hour operation at New York’s largest airport, built to accommodate a range of guests with varying needs, from purebred racehorses to exotic zoo animals.

The facility, which covers 14 hectares and 178,000 square meters, prepares animals to fly around the world, ensuring they are calm, travel in comfortable temperatures and are equipped with adequate food and water. It also receives animals when they arrive in New York, quarantines them if necessary, and prepares them for the next steps of their journey.

Lori Kalef, SPCA International’s program director, said that in the seven years the ARK has operated out of Kennedy, 90 percent of the 1,300 dogs and cats it has rescued from abroad have come through the facility.

On Friday morning, a group of employees and volunteers from her organization gathered around a conference table at the ARK office to discuss crates and harnesses. They had encountered many logistical challenges trying to move the dogs from the West Bank, and the flight had been delayed several times.

But then the call came that the dogs would be arriving soon, and the group anxiously walked to the ARK’s “pet oasis,” a fully equipped kennel for cats, dogs and the occasional goat. Ms. Kalef played “The Final Countdown” out loud on her phone.

Once the dogs landed, they were taken straight to the oasis, where all 69 would rest for a night before continuing on to their new homes.

Mr. Abu-Ghazalah, who lives in Wilmington, NC, said he wouldn’t feel relaxed until all the dogs were settled in their new homes across the country, but he was grateful their first stop was the ARK.

“Would you have thought about how there would be a place for them to be taken after they got off the plane?” he said. “You’d think you’d arrive in the US and magically disperse them. But the ARK was great.”

John J. Cuticelli Jr., the ARK’s founder, and Elizabeth A. Schuette, its CEO, consulted closely with Cornell University’s renowned veterinary program and Temple Grandin, the noted animal scientist, while designing and building the operation.

There are dozens of kennels, three horse stables and a veterinary clinic. There are rooms that can be reserved for bird quarantines, and rooms that look like empty showers, designed to be filled with water and frozen in case a penguin comes to stay. In short, this ARK is built to handle anything.

The ARK’s activities consist of two main components: the import and export of horses (some 5,000 horses are shipped annually) and the care of small animals. All horses landing at Kennedy must pass through the facility, but since many pets travel with their owners, rescue operations make up a significant portion of small animal operations.

The ARK works with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to safely transport the animals. Agencies have different protocols and safety expectations, sometimes requiring employees to make difficult decisions.

For example, the ARK once received a group of poisonous reptiles for shipment, stored in crates, which had been flown in from another country. The forwarder expected them to be loaded onto a passenger plane — an idea Ms. Schuette disagreed with.

Regulations governing transfers were limited, she said, and focused on the health of the animals, not the people they might come into contact with. No one stepped back and looked at the whole situation, which could end badly if the hoses became loose on the plane.

When the airline found out, it canceled the shipment. Now the ARK had a bunch of venomous reptiles – half headed for Texas, half heading for Florida – with nowhere to go; the ARK ultimately helped the broker come up with alternative ground transport.

The ARK experts are also called in to tackle various crises that occur at the airport.

A few years ago, a panicked call came in about a passenger flight being unloaded. A large box of bees had come loose and rogue bees were escaping, but all the shipping instructions were in Spanish and no one knew what to do. The ARK supervisors drove over the asphalt and used nets to secure the bee enclosure.

The episodes highlight the range of problems the facility’s employees may need to solve on any given day.

“I think it gives peace of mind to our clients, as well as other brokers and agencies who send animals to us,” Ms. Schuette said. “We’re going to do well.”

The ARK began as an unexpected venture for Mr. Cuticelli, after a career in which he built a family real estate business, founded a private equity fund and specialized in buying bankrupt companies.

He began negotiating in 2011 with the Port Authority, which operates JFK, to take over the animal terminal. It would take three years, nearly $2 million in legal fees and the work of 11 law firms to sign the lease, and another three years and a $65 million investment to open the ARK.

Mr. Cuticelli and Ms. Schuette, his wife and business partner, had no background in animal transportation and had not initially planned to operate the facility themselves. But after years of planning and research, they changed their minds.

“We were determined,” Ms. Schuette said.

“Madness,” Mr. Cuticelli called it.

After a rocky start involving a $426 million state Supreme Court lawsuit over exclusivity rights, the ARK began working to secure agreements to handle the animals transported by every airline flying out of Kennedy operates.

Although she now has agreements with many of the airlines, Ms. Schuette’s goal for this year is to finalize the contracts with the remaining holdouts.

Mr. Cuticelli said he estimates that the ARK currently has about 60 percent of the horse import market in the United States, a number he expects to increase to 70 percent by the end of the year.

On a recent foggy morning, an Icelandair cargo plane landed on runway 4 at Kennedy and taxied straight to the back door of the ARK. Among the cargo unloaded by the groundskeepers were twelve Icelandic ponies: purebred, top class, prized for their versatility and docility.

After a foot bath, a hosing down and a two-day quarantine, six would go to Vermont, four to Kentucky and two would take a road trip to California.

Each pony had a tracking number, a medical history and, crucially, a passport. Christian Rakshys, the broker who oversaw the shipment, kept a close eye on the imports and confirmed the details of each horse.

Mr Rakshys, managing partner at Global Horse Transport, had a special interest in Icelandic ponies. He and his son, who has special needs, are planning a trip to Iceland this summer to pick out a pony, as the breed is especially prized for therapeutic riding.

On the other side of the ARK, on ​​the same day, Stella, a St. Bernard puppy, waited patiently in the animal oasis. A Lufthansa airline strike left Stella stranded after her owner flew out, but she was on her way to a reunion in Germany and would board a flight later that evening on a red-eye.

Until then, Stella slept with the other oasis residents, mainly a rambunctious group of beagles employed by government agencies for airport security.

The beagles are some of the facility’s only permanent guests. The rest – a group that over the years has included lions, parrots, eagles, badgers, sloths, a capybara, a bearcat and an anteater – usually just pass by.

“You can ship just about anything,” Ms. Schuette said.

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As the cargo plane touched down on the tarmac at Kennedy International Airport on Friday afternoon, a cacophonous bark came from the hold. Maad Abu-Ghazalah stood on the runway below, waiting anxiously. There were exactly 69 dogs on board, all from his West Bank shelter. The hold opened and a set of eyes caught his […]

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As the cargo plane touched down on the tarmac at Kennedy International Airport on Friday afternoon, a cacophonous bark came from the hold.

Maad Abu-Ghazalah stood on the runway below, waiting anxiously. There were exactly 69 dogs on board, all from his West Bank shelter. The hold opened and a set of eyes caught his through a crate door: it was Lucas.

Then came Jimmy, Carlos, Farouk and Zoe, all of whom Mr Abu-Ghazalah had cared for at Daily Hugz, the rescue facility he set up in Asira ash-Shamaliya, outside his hometown of Nablus. The dogs were largely abandoned, many were feral and some had lost legs after being hit by cars.

The shelter was “like a paradise,” Mr Abu-Ghazalah said. But in December, as conditions in the West Bank deteriorated amid the war between Israel and Hamas, he decided he could no longer keep it going. So he called the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals International. And the SPCA called the ARK.

The ARK at JFK is something Noah couldn’t have imagined himself: a private, 24-hour operation at New York’s largest airport, built to accommodate a range of guests with varying needs, from purebred racehorses to exotic zoo animals.

The facility, which covers 14 hectares and 178,000 square meters, prepares animals to fly around the world, ensuring they are calm, travel in comfortable temperatures and are equipped with adequate food and water. It also receives animals when they arrive in New York, quarantines them if necessary, and prepares them for the next steps of their journey.

Lori Kalef, SPCA International’s program director, said that in the seven years the ARK has operated out of Kennedy, 90 percent of the 1,300 dogs and cats it has rescued from abroad have come through the facility.

On Friday morning, a group of employees and volunteers from her organization gathered around a conference table at the ARK office to discuss crates and harnesses. They had encountered many logistical challenges trying to move the dogs from the West Bank, and the flight had been delayed several times.

But then the call came that the dogs would be arriving soon, and the group anxiously walked to the ARK’s “pet oasis,” a fully equipped kennel for cats, dogs and the occasional goat. Ms. Kalef played “The Final Countdown” out loud on her phone.

Once the dogs landed, they were taken straight to the oasis, where all 69 would rest for a night before continuing on to their new homes.

Mr. Abu-Ghazalah, who lives in Wilmington, NC, said he wouldn’t feel relaxed until all the dogs were settled in their new homes across the country, but he was grateful their first stop was the ARK.

“Would you have thought about how there would be a place for them to be taken after they got off the plane?” he said. “You’d think you’d arrive in the US and magically disperse them. But the ARK was great.”

John J. Cuticelli Jr., the ARK’s founder, and Elizabeth A. Schuette, its CEO, consulted closely with Cornell University’s renowned veterinary program and Temple Grandin, the noted animal scientist, while designing and building the operation.

There are dozens of kennels, three horse stables and a veterinary clinic. There are rooms that can be reserved for bird quarantines, and rooms that look like empty showers, designed to be filled with water and frozen in case a penguin comes to stay. In short, this ARK is built to handle anything.

The ARK’s activities consist of two main components: the import and export of horses (some 5,000 horses are shipped annually) and the care of small animals. All horses landing at Kennedy must pass through the facility, but since many pets travel with their owners, rescue operations make up a significant portion of small animal operations.

The ARK works with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to safely transport the animals. Agencies have different protocols and safety expectations, sometimes requiring employees to make difficult decisions.

For example, the ARK once received a group of poisonous reptiles for shipment, stored in crates, which had been flown in from another country. The forwarder expected them to be loaded onto a passenger plane — an idea Ms. Schuette disagreed with.

Regulations governing transfers were limited, she said, and focused on the health of the animals, not the people they might come into contact with. No one stepped back and looked at the whole situation, which could end badly if the hoses became loose on the plane.

When the airline found out, it canceled the shipment. Now the ARK had a bunch of venomous reptiles – half headed for Texas, half heading for Florida – with nowhere to go; the ARK ultimately helped the broker come up with alternative ground transport.

The ARK experts are also called in to tackle various crises that occur at the airport.

A few years ago, a panicked call came in about a passenger flight being unloaded. A large box of bees had come loose and rogue bees were escaping, but all the shipping instructions were in Spanish and no one knew what to do. The ARK supervisors drove over the asphalt and used nets to secure the bee enclosure.

The episodes highlight the range of problems the facility’s employees may need to solve on any given day.

“I think it gives peace of mind to our clients, as well as other brokers and agencies who send animals to us,” Ms. Schuette said. “We’re going to do well.”

The ARK began as an unexpected venture for Mr. Cuticelli, after a career in which he built a family real estate business, founded a private equity fund and specialized in buying bankrupt companies.

He began negotiating in 2011 with the Port Authority, which operates JFK, to take over the animal terminal. It would take three years, nearly $2 million in legal fees and the work of 11 law firms to sign the lease, and another three years and a $65 million investment to open the ARK.

Mr. Cuticelli and Ms. Schuette, his wife and business partner, had no background in animal transportation and had not initially planned to operate the facility themselves. But after years of planning and research, they changed their minds.

“We were determined,” Ms. Schuette said.

“Madness,” Mr. Cuticelli called it.

After a rocky start involving a $426 million state Supreme Court lawsuit over exclusivity rights, the ARK began working to secure agreements to handle the animals transported by every airline flying out of Kennedy operates.

Although she now has agreements with many of the airlines, Ms. Schuette’s goal for this year is to finalize the contracts with the remaining holdouts.

Mr. Cuticelli said he estimates that the ARK currently has about 60 percent of the horse import market in the United States, a number he expects to increase to 70 percent by the end of the year.

On a recent foggy morning, an Icelandair cargo plane landed on runway 4 at Kennedy and taxied straight to the back door of the ARK. Among the cargo unloaded by the groundskeepers were twelve Icelandic ponies: purebred, top class, prized for their versatility and docility.

After a foot bath, a hosing down and a two-day quarantine, six would go to Vermont, four to Kentucky and two would take a road trip to California.

Each pony had a tracking number, a medical history and, crucially, a passport. Christian Rakshys, the broker who oversaw the shipment, kept a close eye on the imports and confirmed the details of each horse.

Mr Rakshys, managing partner at Global Horse Transport, had a special interest in Icelandic ponies. He and his son, who has special needs, are planning a trip to Iceland this summer to pick out a pony, as the breed is especially prized for therapeutic riding.

On the other side of the ARK, on ​​the same day, Stella, a Bernese Mountain puppy, waited patiently in the animal oasis. A Lufthansa airline strike left Stella stranded after her owner flew out, but she was on her way to a reunion in Germany and would board a flight later that evening on a red-eye.

Until then, Stella slept with the other oasis residents, mainly a rambunctious group of beagles employed by government agencies for airport security.

The beagles are some of the facility’s only permanent guests. The rest – a group that over the years has included lions, parrots, eagles, badgers, sloths, a capybara, a bearcat and an anteater – usually just pass by.

“You can ship just about anything,” Ms. Schuette said.

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American, Delta and United. They are the three major US airlines, which together operate approximately 3,000 aircraft. So they need to know a thing or two about flying people from A to B. But how much they know is being put to the test by the travel site's experts The points manwho film their experiences […]

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American, Delta and United. They are the three major US airlines, which together operate approximately 3,000 aircraft.

So they need to know a thing or two about flying people from A to B.

But how much they know is being put to the test by the travel site's experts The points manwho film their experiences flying economy class on American, Delta and United on perhaps the most prestigious domestic US route: New York JFK to Los Angeles.

The images are fascinating, with negatives such as doorbells going unanswered and 'sadly disappointing food' to a chair with 'nice padding' and a 'soft and warm blanket'.

Read on for the full statements.

DELTA AIRLINES

Delta Air Lines is put to the test by Large editor Nicky Kelvin, who flies a state-of-the-art Airbus A330-900neo for $305

Nicky told the Mail: 'Check-in was easy and smooth and once on board I found the seat to be very comfortable and supportive, with nice padding'

Nicky told the Mail: 'Check-in was easy and smooth and once on board I found the seat to be very comfortable and supportive, with nice padding'

Plane sailing: 'The legroom [above] It was good,” Nicky said

Plane sailing: 'The legroom [above] It was good,” Nicky said

'There was a large entertainment screen on board [above]bigger than you would expect for an economical product,” Nicky revealed

'There was a large entertainment screen on board [above]bigger than you would expect for an economical product,” Nicky revealed

Putting Delta Air Lines to the Test is Editor at Large Nicky Kelvinwho flies a state-of-the-art Airbus A330-900neo for $305.

He told the Mail: 'Check-in was easy and smooth and once on board I found the seat to be very comfortable and supportive, with nice padding.

'Legroom was good and there was a large entertainment screen on board, larger than you would expect from a budget product.'

When the flight was underway, Nicky was given a blanket 'that was soft and warm'

When the flight was underway, Nicky was given a blanket 'that was soft and warm'

Above is Nicky's $12 snack box, which 'provided a hearty little meal'

Above is Nicky's $12 snack box, which 'provided a hearty little meal'

Is there anything else on the 'first impressions' list?

“There were multiple charging ports,” Nicky added.

Once the flight was underway, Nicky was given a blanket “which was soft and warm” and headphones, although he recommends a Bluetooth dongle so you can use your own.

There was a wide selection of complimentary drinks available, Nicky explained: water, tea, coffee and fruit juices, along with spirits and beer

There was a wide selection of complimentary drinks available, Nicky explained: water, tea, coffee and fruit juices, along with spirits and beer

Overall, Nicky was 'very impressed' with his A330-900neo flight

Overall, Nicky was 'very impressed' with his A330-900neo flight

He continued: 'There was a wide choice of complimentary drinks available – water, tea, coffee and fruit juices – along with spirits and beer. I also got a free snack. There was no substantial free food available during the flight, so I went for a snack box for $12 [£9.50]which made for a hearty little meal.”

Final verdict? Nicky approved Delta's economy offer.

He said: 'Overall I was very impressed with the flight, especially the range of free drinks and snacks, as well as full size drinks. The meals you could buy on board were also fresh and tasty.'

UNITED AIRLINES

Mark Ramos (above) was assigned to put United Airlines to the test

Mark Ramos (above) was assigned to put United Airlines to the test

Mark paid $254 for his Boeing 777 ticket to the City of Angels. Above - economy on the United 777

Mark paid $254 for his Boeing 777 ticket to the City of Angels. Above – economy on the United 777

Mark Ramos was assigned to put United Airlines to the test.

He paid $254 for his Boeing 777 ticket to the City of Angels.

His experience? A bit of a mixed bag.

He told the Mail he checked in via the United app, 'which saved a lot of time at the airport', and then got into trouble.

Mark revealed: 'I boarded a full flight and sat between two people. It was pretty tight.” Entertainment screen? Just a tablet/phone holder, Mark noted

Mark revealed: 'I boarded a full flight and sat between two people. It was pretty tight.” Entertainment screen? Just a tablet/phone holder, Mark noted

On the nutritional front, Mark received a free coffee and speculoos cookie

On the nutritional front, Mark received a free coffee and speculoos cookie

The seat had no leg room or extra room to stretch your legs, Mark complained

The seat had no leg room or extra room to stretch your legs, Mark complained

Mark's experience with the United 777 was a mixed bag

Mark's experience with the United 777 was a mixed bag

There were no serious complaints about the service, but when Mark rang the bell it went unanswered

There were no serious complaints about the service, but when Mark rang the bell it went unanswered

He revealed: 'I boarded a full flight and sat between two people. It was quite tight. The seat had no leg room or extra room to stretch your legs. During the flight I was given a blanket, but no pillow.'

Entertainment screen? Only a tablet/phone holder and two charging ports, Mark noted – but no USB port.

“On the whole, very basic accommodation,” he said.

On the food front, Mark received a free coffee and speculoos biscuit, noting that 'United also offers edibles, from snack boxes to hot dishes from their bistro with many options'.

There were no serious complaints about the service, but when Mark rang the bell it went unanswered.

AMERICAN SOCIETY

American's prowess was tested by senior marketing manager Liam Spencer

American's prowess was tested by senior marketing manager Liam Spencer

Liam paid $428 to fly to LA in an Airbus A321T economy

Liam paid $428 to fly to LA in an Airbus A321T economy

Liam said: 'In the cabin the seats immediately felt like a significant step up from those on budget airlines such as Spirit or Ryanair'

Liam said: 'In the cabin the seats immediately felt like a significant step up from those on budget airlines such as Spirit or Ryanair'

Testing American's ability was senior marketing manager Liam Spencer.

He paid $428 to fly economy in an Airbus A321T.

The advantages?

He told the Mail: 'Check-in was clear, clean and pleasant. The self-service checkouts were quick and easy to use.

'In the cabin, the seats immediately felt like a significant step up from those of low-cost airlines such as Spirit or Ryanair. The chair is large and comfortable, with an adjustable headrest.

Liam was disappointed with the American Airlines food

Liam was disappointed with the American Airlines food

Overall, Liam had a 'very good flight' on the US A321 (image above)

Overall, Liam had a 'very good flight' on the US A321 (image above)

'There was a fair amount of recline with plenty of legroom and a handy charging port attached to the seat and tray.

'In addition, although small, there was an entertainment screen on board, always a nice bonus when flying economy. The screen also has a headphone jack and a port to charge your phone.

'The flight had a free dining service, which became available 40 minutes into the flight – always nice to have free food in economy class.

'I wasn't given a pillow or blanket, but I was given headphones for the onboard entertainment.'

Liam concluded it was a 'very good flight' – apart from his dining experience. “The food was unfortunately disappointing and dry,” the travel guru complained.

For more information from The Points Guy, visit thepointsguy.com. Click to see the original American vs Delta vs United video here.

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The private hospital treating the King and Kate Middleton offers its own concierge, meat from Smithfields market and fish from Cornish boats, while Prince Philip, Liz Taylor and John F Kennedy are counted as former patients.

The King is preparing to undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate after checking into the London Clinic today, where he visited his daughter-in-law Princess Kate in her department before his own operation.

The private clinic in Marylebone has been the hospital of the royal family for decades, but also provides care for major politicians and celebrities.

The Princess of Wales has been a patient since last Wednesday after abdominal surgery, while Charles is now undergoing a corrective procedure after being diagnosed with a benign prostate condition.

The king has been there before; as then Prince of Wales, he opened the physiotherapy department of the London Clinic in 1989.

King Charles arrives at the London Clinic in Marylebone this morning for treatment

The service offered to patients at the private hospital - including meals delivered on silver trolleys - has been compared to that of a five-star hotel

The service offered to patients at the private hospital – including meals delivered on silver trolleys – has been compared to that of a five-star hotel

Meals on offer include fish from Cornish boats and meat from Smithfield market

Meals on offer include fish from Cornish boats and meat from Smithfield market

Other royal visits included the unveiling of the MRI unit by Princess Margaret in 1991 and the launch of a new cancer unit by the late Queen in 2010.

The clinic, opened by the then Duke and Duchess of York in 1932, offers patients their own concierge service, while the hospital's chef heads a kitchen serving fish from Cornish boats and meat from Smithfields Market.

Chef Paul O'Brien, who was awarded in 2021 for supporting patients during the coronavirus pandemic, leads a team providing bespoke meals for patients, also sourcing ingredients from Home Counties farms.

A concierge can help patients arrange travel and accommodation, as well as book tours, theater shows and restaurants in the capital.

Kate is not expected to resume royal duties until after Easter – and a former London Clinic patient advised her to enjoy the peace, privacy and cake.

Dimple Mistry, who also underwent abdominal surgery and spent five nights at the London Clinic in 2021, told the Mail: 'Far from feeling like a hospital, it felt like staying in a five-star hotel.

'Kate will be well looked after, with such delicious food that I would love to go back to hospital for that alone.'

She described “plentiful and fresh” hot food arriving on silver trolleys, bathrooms stocked with Molton Brown toiletries and staff offering to help her wash her hair.

She added: 'The blinds and room temperature were controlled by a remote control and the ceiling was full of stars that I could turn on at a moment's notice.

'The care itself was also significantly better, with staff having the luxury of introducing themselves every time they entered the room.

Queen Camilla (centre) was also seen arriving at the London Clinic this morning

Queen Camilla (centre) was also seen arriving at the London Clinic this morning

The London Clinic, where the Princess of Wales is being treated after abdominal surgery, first opened in 1932. Above: Police outside the hospital as Kate is treated

The London Clinic, where the Princess of Wales is being treated after abdominal surgery, first opened in 1932. Above: Police outside the hospital as Kate is treated

The Princess of Wales Kate Middleton, pictured here during a visit to Factory Works in Birmingham on October 23, has been a patient at the London Clinic since last Wednesday

The Princess of Wales Kate Middleton, pictured here during a visit to Factory Works in Birmingham on October 23, has been a patient at the London Clinic since last Wednesday

The London Clinic has previously treated Prince Philip. The late Duke of Edinburgh is pictured above leaving the private hospital in 2013

The London Clinic has previously treated Prince Philip. The late Duke of Edinburgh is pictured above leaving the private hospital in 2013

Queen Elizabeth II is pictured leaving the London Clinic after visiting her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on June 15, 2013

Queen Elizabeth II is pictured leaving the London Clinic after visiting her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on June 15, 2013

'The best part of all this was the afternoons, when I could call the kitchen every day and order a cake for myself.

'I would love to go back and experience this kind of service – and the extensive food selection – again.

'Overall, the delicious menu, combined with efficient nursing and attentive advisors, made for a great week.'

Prince Philip was admitted to the clinic in 2013 for what was described as an 'abdominal examination', while Princess Margaret was previously treated there in 1980 to have a benign skin lesion removed.

In 1947, future President Kennedy – then a US Congressman – was diagnosed with Addison's disease in the clinic.

Hollywood actress Taylor underwent knee surgery there in January 1963 after falling on a film set during the making of the film The VIPs at Shepperton Studios in Surrey.

Other former patients include former Labor Prime Minister Clement Attlee, who was admitted for surgery on his prostate in 1939 – when he was Leader of the Opposition.

Another former Prime Minister, Conservative Anthony Eden, had his gallbladder removed at the clinic in 1953 when he was Foreign Secretary – and the current Foreign Secretary David Cameron, Prime Minister from 2010 to 2016, was born there in 1966 .

Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor underwent knee surgery at The London Clinic in January 1963. Above: Taylor left the hospital with her leg bandaged

Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor underwent knee surgery at The London Clinic in January 1963. Above: Taylor left the hospital with her leg bandaged

Princess Margaret was treated there in 1980 to have a benign skin lesion removed

Princess Margaret was treated there in 1980 to have a benign skin lesion removed

Future Labor Prime Minister Clement Attlee – then Leader of the Opposition – is seen in bed at the London Clinic in 1939, after undergoing surgery on his prostate

Future Labor Prime Minister Clement Attlee – then Leader of the Opposition – is seen in bed at the London Clinic in 1939, after undergoing surgery on his prostate

Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet was arrested there in 1998 for crimes against humanity.

The London Clinic was the brainchild of a group of Harley Street doctors in the 1930s who wanted to plan a new nursing home to the highest medical standards of the time.

According to its website, the hospital was “founded on the principles of delivering excellence in one place.”

The facility said it could treat 155 conditions, with hundreds of treatments, tests and scans available.

It also acted as a charity, reinvesting in research, education and innovation.

At the last Care Quality Commission inspection, carried out in June 2021, The London Clinic was rated as 'good' overall.

According to the health watchdog, the hospital has about 23,000 inpatients and another 110,000 outpatients every year.

It is registered to provide surgery, diagnostics and screening, treatment of diseases, conditions or injuries, management of the blood supply and blood derived products.

US President John F Kennedy, pictured here with the Queen at a state dinner at Buckingham Palace in 1961, was diagnosed with Addison's disease at the London Clinic in 1947.

US President John F Kennedy, pictured here with the Queen at a state dinner at Buckingham Palace in 1961, was diagnosed with Addison's disease at the London Clinic in 1947.

Lord Cameron, former Prime Minister and now Foreign Secretary, was born at the London Clinic in October 1966

Lord Cameron, former Prime Minister and now Foreign Secretary, was born at the London Clinic in October 1966

The clinic at 20 Devonshire Place has a leading cancer center where patients are received for chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other treatments.

The company boasts that it can provide 'CyberKnife' radiotherapy for prostate cancer patients, 'SpyGlass' technology for patients requiring endoscopy and CAR-T immunotherapy for cancer patients.

And in 2019, a specialized center for robotic surgery was opened.

The building also has seven large operating theaters and three additional theatres, plus six specialist departments for operations in urology, gynaecology, thoracic surgery, orthopedics and spine procedures.

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Kuala Lumpur to Singapore Changi was the busiest international air route in 2023, according to a flight data company. It tops an OAG ranking – illustrated on a world map – created by measuring the routes with the greatest number of scheduled airline seats in either direction. Last year, there were 4,891,952 seats available on […]

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Kuala Lumpur to Singapore Changi was the busiest international air route in 2023, according to a flight data company.

It tops an OAG ranking – illustrated on a world map – created by measuring the routes with the greatest number of scheduled airline seats in either direction.

Last year, there were 4,891,952 seats available on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore Changi, ahead of Cairo to Jeddah, which came second in the list with 4,795,712 seats. Hong Kong came in third place to Taipei with 4,568,280 seats.

London Heathrow to JFK, meanwhile, was in eighth place, with 3,878,590 seats.

The busiest domestic route in 2023 was Jeju to Seoul (13,728,786), and the busiest US domestic route was Honolulu to Kahului (3,612,212).

The above map shows the busiest international flight routes of 2023, according to OAG, which calculated the ranking based on the number of scheduled aircraft seats

THE BUSIEST FLIGHT ROUTES OF 2023 – INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC

International

1. Kuala Lumpur – Singapore Changi (4,891,952 seats)

2. Cairo – Jeddah (4,795,712)

3. Hong Kong – Taipei (4,568,280)

4. Seoul Incheon – Osaka Kansai (4,218,484)

5. Seoul Incheon – Tokyo Narita (4,155,418)

6. Dubai – Riyadh (3,990,076)

7. Jakarta – Singapore Changi (3,910,502)

8. New York JFK – London Heathrow (3,878,590)

9. Bangkok – Singapore Changi (3,478,474)

10. Bangkok – Seoul Incheon (3,362,968)

Domestic

1. Jeju International – Seoul Gimpo (13,728,786 seats)

2. Sapporo New Chitose – Tokyo Haneda (11,936,302)

3. Fukuoka – Tokyo Haneda (11,264,229)

4. Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City (10,883,555)

5. Melbourne-Sydney (9,342,312)

6. Beijing – Shanghai Hongqiao (8,355,225)

7. Tokyo Haneda – Okinawa Naha (7,982,218)

8. Jeddah – Riyadh (7,902,142)

9. Mumbai – Delhi (7,276,430)

10. Jakarta – Denpasar-Bali (7,190,961)

Source: OAG

The rest of the top 10 busiest international routes for 2023 were Seoul Incheon to Osaka Kansai (fourth, 4,218,484); Seoul Incheon to Tokyo Narita (fifth, 4,155,418); Dubai to Riyadh (sixth, 3,990,076); Jakarta to Singapore Changi (seventh, 3,910,502); Bangkok to Singapore Changi (ninth, 3,478,474), and Bangkok to Seoul Incheon (10th, 3,362,968).

Comparing the results to the 2019 rankings, OAG said half of the top 10 busiest international routes in 2019 were not in the top 10.

These were Cairo to Jeddah (second), Seoul Incheon to Osaka Kansai (fourth), Seoul Incheon to Tokyo Narita (fifth), Dubai to Riyadh (sixth) and Bangkok to Incheon (10th).

The busiest domestic route in 2023 was Jeju to Seoul, with 13,728,786 planned seats

The busiest domestic route in 2023 was Jeju to Seoul, with 13,728,786 planned seats

New York JFK to London Heathrow ranks eighth (above) as the busiest international flight route, with 3,878,590 seats

New York JFK to London Heathrow ranks eighth (above) as the busiest international flight route, with 3,878,590 seats

Coming in second in the domestic rankings was Hokkaido's Chitose Airport to Tokyo Haneda with 11,936,302 seats.

Fukuoka to Tokyo Haneda followed closely in third place with 11,264,229 seats, with OAG noting: “There is only a six percent capacity difference between second and third places.”

The rest of the top 10 domestic routes included Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (fourth, 10,883,555); Melbourne to Sydney (fifth, 9,342,312); Beijing to Shanghai Hongqiao (sixth, 8,355,225); Tokyo Haneda to Okinawa Naha (seventh, 7,982,218); Jeddah to Riyadh (eighth, 7,902,142); Mumbai to Delhi (ninth, 7,276,430), and Jakarta to Denpasar-Bali (10th, 7,190,961).

OAG added that Jakarta to Denpasar is the only route in the top 10 busiest domestic routes that was not in the top 10 in 2019.

Honolulu (above) to Kahului is the US's busiest domestic route with 3,612,212 seats, according to OAG

Honolulu (above) to Kahului is the US's busiest domestic route with 3,612,212 seats, according to OAG

TOP 10 BUSIEST DOMESTIC FLIGHT ROUTES IN THE US OF 2023

1. Honolulu – Kahului (3,612,212 seats)

2. Atlanta-Orlando (3,515,882)

3. Las Vegas – Los Angeles (3,496,170)

4. New York JFK – Los Angeles (3,241,663)

5. Denver-Las Vegas (3,198,098)

6. Los Angeles – San Francisco (3,130,328)

7. Atlanta-Fort Lauderdale (3,045,220)

8. Denver-Phoenix (3,040,961)

9. Atlanta – New York LaGuardia (2,707,958)

10. Los Angeles – Chicago O'Hare (2,672,269)

Source: OAG

Atlanta to Orlando was the second busiest domestic route in the US with 3,515,882 seats, followed by Las Vegas to Los Angeles in third place (3,496,170).

The top 10 busiest US domestic routes were rounded out by New York JFK to Los Angeles (fourth, 3,241,663); Denver to Las Vegas (fifth, 3,198,098); Los Angeles to San Francisco (sixth, 3,130,328); Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale (seventh, 3,045,220); Denver to Phoenix (eighth, 3,040,961); Atlanta to New York La Guardia (ninth, 2,707,958), and Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare (10th, 2,672,269).

OAG reveals that there were three routes in the top 10 busiest domestic routes in the US that were not in the top 10 in 2019, including Honolulu to Kahului (first), Denver to Las Vegas (fifth) and Denver to Phoenix (eighth).

Los Angeles to San Francisco was the busiest U.S. route in 2019, but fell to sixth place in 2023 with a 33 percent drop in capacity.

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For decades it was the hospital of the royal family, leading politicians and celebrities.

The London Clinic, where the Princess of Wales is being treated after abdominal surgery, first opened its doors in 1932.

The illustrious list of previous patients includes Prince Philip, Princess Margaret, Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor and future US President John F. Kennedy.

The clinic has a leading cancer center where patients are received for chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other treatments.

The company boasts that it can provide 'CyberKnife' radiotherapy for prostate cancer patients, 'SpyGlass' technology for patients requiring endoscopy and CAR-T immunotherapy for cancer patients.

In 2019, it unveiled a specialized center for robotic surgery.

Patients receive their own concierge service, while the hospital's chef heads up a kitchen serving fish from Cornish boats and meat from Smithfields Market.

The London Clinic has previously treated Prince Philip. The late Duke of Edinburgh is pictured above leaving the private hospital in 2013

The London Clinic, where the Princess of Wales is being treated after abdominal surgery, first opened in 1932. Above: Police outside the hospital today as Kate undergoes treatment

The London Clinic, where the Princess of Wales is being treated after abdominal surgery, first opened in 1932. Above: Police outside the hospital today as Kate undergoes treatment

Since the 1980s, a number of facilities at the site have been officially launched by members of the Royal Family.

The King, as then Prince of Wales, opened the physiotherapy department in 1989, while Princess Margaret launched the MRI unit in 1991 and the late Queen unveiled a new cancer unit in 2010.

Prince Philip was admitted to the clinic in 2013 for what was described as an 'abdominal examination', while Princess Margaret was treated there in 1980 to have a benign skin lesion removed.

In 1947, Kennedy, then a US congressman, was diagnosed with Addison's disease in the clinic.

Taylor underwent knee surgery there in January 1963 after falling on a film set.

Other former patients include former Labor Prime Minister Clement Attlee, who was admitted for surgery on his prostate in 1939 – when he was Leader of the Opposition.

Another former prime minister, the Conservative Anthony Eden, had his gallbladder removed at the London Clinic in 1953 when he was Foreign Secretary.

Current Foreign Secretary David Cameron, who was Prime Minister from 2010 to 2016, was born there in 1966.

Kate, Charlotte, George, William and Louis at the service on Christmas Day 2023 at Sandringham

Kate, Charlotte, George, William and Louis at the service on Christmas Day 2023 at Sandringham

Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor underwent knee surgery at The London Clinic in January 1963. Above: Taylor left the hospital with her leg bandaged

Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor underwent knee surgery at The London Clinic in January 1963. Above: Taylor left the hospital with her leg bandaged

Princess Margaret was treated there in 1980 to have a benign skin lesion removed

Princess Margaret was treated there in 1980 to have a benign skin lesion removed

Future Labor Prime Minister Clement Attlee – then Leader of the Opposition – is seen in bed at the London Clinic in 1939, after undergoing surgery on his prostate

Future Labor Prime Minister Clement Attlee – then Leader of the Opposition – is seen in bed at the London Clinic in 1939, after undergoing surgery on his prostate

EastEnders actress Wendy Richard died in the clinic in 2009 after breast cancer, while Chile's former dictator Augusto Pinochet was arrested there in 1998 for crimes against humanity.

The London Clinic was officially opened in 1932 by the then Duke and Duchess of York.

It was the brainchild of a group of Harley Street doctors who wanted to plan a new nursing home to the highest medical standards of the time.

According to its website, the hospital was “founded on the principles of delivering excellence in one place.”

The facility said it could treat 155 conditions, with hundreds of treatments, tests and scans available.

It also acted as a charity, reinvesting in research, education and innovation.

At the last Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection, carried out in June 2021, The London Clinic was rated as “good” overall.

According to the health watchdog, the hospital has around 23,000 inpatients a year, with a further 110,000 outpatients.

It is registered to provide surgery, diagnostics and screening, treatment of diseases, conditions or injuries, management of the blood supply and blood derived products.

The building at 20 Devonshire Place has seven main operating theaters and three additional theatres, as well as six specialist departments for urology, gynaecology, thoracic surgery, orthopedics and spine procedures.

In 2021, the clinic's head chef, Paul O'Brien, received an award for supporting patients during the coronavirus pandemic.

He leads a team that provides tailor-made meals for patients, also sourcing ingredients from Home Counties farms.

A concierge can help patients arrange travel and accommodation, as well as book tours, theater shows and restaurants in the capital.

A spokesperson for Kate said this afternoon: 'Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales was admitted to the London Clinic yesterday for a planned abdominal operation.

'The operation was successful and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days before returning home to continue her recovery.

'Based on current medical advice, it is unlikely that she will resume her public duties until after Easter.

Queen Elizabeth II leaves the London Clinic after visiting her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on June 15, 2013

Queen Elizabeth II leaves the London Clinic after visiting her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on June 15, 2013

“The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate.

“She hopes the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normalcy as possible for her children; and her desire for her personal medical information to remain private.

'Kensington Palace will therefore only provide updates on Her Royal Highness's progress if there is important new information to share.

“The Princess of Wales would like to apologize to everyone involved for having to postpone her upcoming engagements. She looks forward to reinstating as many people as possible as soon as possible.”

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Pennsylvania residents are petrified after finding terrifying notes in sealed food packages that reference JFK, terror riots, SS and Lord of the Rings.

The cryptic notes have been discovered in common grocery items, including Lucky Charms, Lindt Chocolate and Chai tea, purchased at multiple stores in Northeastern Pennsylvania and across the state.

Joe Miller, of Sugarloaf Township, couldn’t believe his eyes when he found a folded piece of paper with messages from the secret society in a box of Lucky Charm’s S’mores cereal he bought last week.

‘It just bothers me. The note actually – it’s the note that really bothers me. These notes are in foods like children’s food,” Miller shared WBRE.

He immediately reported the discovery to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and local news media.

Pennsylvania residents were terrorized by mysterious notes referencing JFK, terrorist riots, SS and Lord of the Rings discovered in sealed food packages. Joe Miller of Sugarloaf Township showed off what he found in his Lucky Charm’s S’mores cereal

The notes contain a mix of words with references to current events and conspiracy theories

The notes contain a mix of words with references to current events and conspiracy theories

“I opened the box … I poured it out into my bowl and out came this paper that was all folded up like that,” Miller said, adding that he bought the cereal at a supermarket in Luzerne County.

More than a dozen people in the area have raised concerns about the notes, with two area congressmen vowing to investigate.

The notes contain a mix of words with references to current events and conspiracy theories.

In an interview with WBRE on Tuesday, Miller, who bought the cereal at a Luzerne County grocery store, said, “I opened the box… I poured it out into my bowl and out came this paper that was all folded just so. ,’

“Oh, I was devastated. I mean, I didn’t even want to eat the cereal, even though I still have the box here.

‘I’m probably not going to eat it. I don’t know what’s in the cereal or if there’s anything in this note.’

Another resident from Montoursville, Pennsylvania, revealed that she had found a similar cryptic note in a sealed box of Chai tea.

‘It’s quite disturbing that this can happen in sealed bags. I find this kind of thing a little nerve-wracking,” Chris said.

Other residents also shared their experiences on social media.

One told WBRE on Facebook: ‘I found one a few months ago and another one last month in Lindt dark chocolate. They were purchased from various retailers. Tried to investigate, but couldn’t figure it out.’

In an interview with WBRE on Tuesday, Miller explained how he bought the cereal and came across the disturbing notes on an ordinary evening, just like any other evening.

In an interview with WBRE on Tuesday, Miller explained how he bought the cereal and came across the disturbing notes on an ordinary evening, just like any other evening.

The notes contained words such as terror riots, JFK warned of SS and Lord of Rings. But the news channel has chosen not to make the specific content of the message public.

The notes contained words such as terror riots, JFK warned of SS and Lord of Rings. But the news channel has chosen not to make the specific content of the message public.

Images with similar messages have been circulating on social media for months, as several users shared the notes they found in food parcels

Images with similar messages have been circulating on social media for months, as several users shared the notes they found in food parcels

The news station has chosen not to reveal the name of the store where the grains were purchased or the specific contents of the note.

But photos with similar messages have been circulating on social media for months. where multiple users share what they found in food parcels.

One note reads: ‘SECRET societies’ (SS) have ties to terro’m’/mass shootings… are not reported. JFK/Lincoln/Wilson warned about SS. A secret sign/symb. Sys unites SS. Their symbols are connected to Saturn, Lord o/t Rings/Time.’

The Reddit user who shared the photo said: ‘I opened my girlfriend’s cereal and found this super weird message from the Secret Society? It sounds like half nonsense, but still quite strange.’

The post has sparked an overwhelming response, including one person who decided to collect posts showing the cryptic messages in food boxes.

“Ooh, there’s another note!” the person wrote in comments. “There’s a mysterious guy walking around posting these in random places. I think I’m going to start collecting posts that show things like this.”

The social media user who found the note later confirmed that, like Miller and Chris, they also live in Pennsylvania.

Congressman Dan Meuser (pictured) said he will look for answers: “So we're staying in touch with our contacts at the FBI and the FDA. Anything we can learn and share legally, we will.”

Congressman Dan Meuser (pictured) said he will look for answers: “So we’re staying in touch with our contacts at the FBI and the FDA. Anything we can learn and share legally, we will.”

Congressman Dan Meuser said, “We’re definitely going to stay on top of this. If it concerns our voters, which it clearly does, then it concerns us too.

“So we’re staying in touch with our contacts at the FBI and the FDA. Anything we can find out that we can legally share, we will do.”

Congressman Matt Cartwright called the note “a weird joke.”

He added that there is no evidence of people becoming ill after eating products where annotations have been found, but he doesn’t want to take any chances.

‘We want to know who is doing this. It’s clearly someone’s idea of ​​a weird joke. But you don’t want it to go further than that. ‘

The Food and Drug Administration said it was aware of the incidents in a statement.

A spokesperson said: ‘The FDA is aware of the situation. The agency evaluates product defects and other complaints it receives.

“Consumers who have recently purchased items that they suspect have been tampered with should not use the product and should return it to the store.”

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By Sam Joseph Semon for Dailymail.com

Published: | Updated:

Cher cut a fashionable figure as she arrived at JFK Airport in New York City on Monday.

The 77-year-old hitmaker wore an all-black and white outfit as she made her way through the travel center after stepping off a plane.

The artist, who recently opened up about losing “a lot of money” after not asking for songwriting credit, wore a double-breasted jacket with a light right side and a darker left section during her time at the airport.

Cher also wore a pair of figure-hugging pants that were paired with a pair of tall leather boots.

The Believe singer wore a large leather bag, a large scarf and sunglasses.

Cher cut a fashionable figure as she arrived at JFK Airport in New York City on Monday

The Grammy Award-winning hitmaker completed her look with a wide-brimmed hat and her gorgeous hair was dyed blonde.

Cher is currently preparing for her performance at iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball, which will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

According to PeopleThe concert also features artists such as Olivia Rodrigo, Jelly Roll and SZA.

The If I Could Turn Back Time is currently scheduled to take the stage on Friday evening.

The hitmaker recently tried her hand at the holiday music genre with the release of her latest album, titled Christmas, which debuted last October.

The record’s release marked the first time Cher has released an album in ten years, as her previous LP, titled Closer to the Truth, was released in 2013.

The new album featured the contributions of several supporting artists, including Stevie Wonder, Cyndi Lauper and Tyga.

Christmas received mixed to positive reviews from critics, although it debuted at the top of Billboard’s US Top Holiday Albums chart.

The artist, who recently opened up about losing

The artist, who recently opened up about losing “a lot of money” after not asking for songwriting credit, wore a double-breasted jacket with a light right side and a darker left section during her time at the airport.

Cher also wore a pair of figure-hugging pants that were paired with a pair of tall leather boots

Cher also wore a pair of figure-hugging pants that were paired with a pair of tall leather boots

Cher is currently preparing for her performance at iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball, which will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City; she can be seen in 2019

Cher is currently preparing for her performance at iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball, which will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City; she can be seen in 2019

The hitmaker recently tried her hand at the holiday music genre with the release of her latest album, titled Christmas, which debuted last October.

The hitmaker recently tried her hand at the holiday music genre with the release of her latest album, titled Christmas, which debuted last October.

Cher spoke about her record in an interview with Peoplein which she spoke about the wide range of themes she covered on her album.

‘I was really happy that it was eclectic, and it really is eclectic. “I was proud of it myself,” she said.

The artist also stated that her record was a mostly optimistic sounding album, thanks to her meticulous recording process.

“We did them one by one, so what I realized is that I have a nice Christmas album with just a few sad songs,” she said.

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They were two of the most famous couples in the world – with enough glamour between them to rival the Hollywood stars of the day, from Cary Grant and Paul Newman to Natalie Wood and Deborah Kerr. 

So when US President John F Kennedy and his First Lady, Jackie were entertained by Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at Buckingham Palace  in June 1961, the visit drew unparalleled interest.   

The visit was part of a trip to Europe by the couple in the wake of JFK’s election and his inauguration as a youthful president in November 1960. The optimism was overwhelming.

For the Queen and Philip, too, it was the start of something remarkable: their arrival on the world stage as celebrities, an aspect of royal life now so ingrained it is hard to remember things were ever different.

President John F Kennedy, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Jackie Kennedy and Prince Philip in June 1961

Queen Elizabeth smiles next to Jackie Kennedy after dinner at Buckingham Palace in June 1961. The evening had united two of the most famous couples on the planet

Queen Elizabeth smiles next to Jackie Kennedy after dinner at Buckingham Palace in June 1961. The evening had united two of the most famous couples on the planet

John F Kennedy and his wife sit in the back of an open top car preparing for the fateful motorcade  on November 22, 1961. He was assassinated in the same car

John F Kennedy and his wife sit in the back of an open top car preparing for the fateful motorcade  on November 22, 1961. He was assassinated in the same car

The optimism was cut short, of course, and all too soon. Sixty years ago, on November 22, 1963, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was gunned down in Dallas. 

Nothing would be the same again – not for America and its presidents, and not for the British Royal Family, who would from then on find their lives protected and stifled in a thick blanket of security.

In the space of just three years, the Monarchy had been transformed. 

There had already been enormous interest in the glamorous – and chic – Mrs Kennedy when the couple were hosted by President Charles de Gaulle in Paris and honoured with a grand dinner at the Palace of Versailles.

President Kennedy had quipped at a press conference: ‘I am the man who accompanied Jacqueline Kennedy to Paris’.

There was interest on this side of the Channel, too. The Prime Minister of the day, Harold Macmillan, was reported to have admiringly told Queen Elizabeth that the First Lady had charmed President de Gaulle by speaking French fluently.

Perhaps a hint at rivalry between the two women was evident when the Queen, herself a good French speaker, was said to have retorted: ‘Well, we can all do that’.

This was a time of huge change across the world. Just two months earlier, with the Cold War at its height, Kennedy had faced the greatest challenge of his presidency when he took on Fidel Castro.

His Republic predecessor, General Eisenhower, had plotted to overthrow Castro with an invasion by US-trained Cuban exiles, alongside paramilitary officers trained by the CIA. 

Kennedy endorsed this plan and the invasion  via the Bay of Pigs began on April 17, 1961. But within two days the Cubans had overcome the American forces with hundreds killed and almost 1200 captured. 

By the time Kennedy visited Europe, negotiations were continuing for the troops’ release.

American and British foreign policy of the time focused not only on Russia and Cuba but also on the turbulence of Africa, as its nations sought independence from European empires. 

When Kennedy gave a landmark speech on his foreign policy at St Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, in May 1960, he talked not only about the Soviet Union, but  Africa too, hinting at support for independence, saying: ‘For we too, founded a new nation on revolt from colonial rule’. 

Three months earlier, Harold Macmillan had addressed the parliament of South Africa in Cape Town, saying: ‘The wind of change is blowing through this continent. Whether we like it or not, this growth of national consciousness is a political fact.’

Queen Elizabeth and John F Kennedy at Buckingham Palace in 1961 . For all the glamour, however, the world was changing. Two years later - 60 years ago - he was assassinated in Dallas, Texas

Queen Elizabeth and John F Kennedy at Buckingham Palace in 1961 . For all the glamour, however, the world was changing. Two years later – 60 years ago – he was assassinated in Dallas, Texas

Kennedy and Jaqueline, right, stand with President de Gaulle, centre, and his wife Yvonne, left, at Versailles. The French press had treated Jackie like a film star. Just a few days later, they arrived in London

Kennedy and Jaqueline, right, stand with President de Gaulle, centre, and his wife Yvonne, left, at Versailles. The French press had treated Jackie like a film star. Just a few days later, they arrived in London

French President Charles de Gaulle and American First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy  during the gala event  at Versailles

French President Charles de Gaulle and American First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy  during the gala event  at Versailles

De Gaulle, Jackie Kennedy and Mrs De Gaulle in Paris, 1961

De Gaulle, Jackie Kennedy and Mrs De Gaulle in Paris, 1961

At the centre of this gathering storm was the Queen, for as her biographer, historian Ben Pimlott put it: ‘The Commonwealth, in Asia, as well as Africa, was changing by the month.’

As nations chose independence, the Queen was often no longer head of state, but she helped to keep many former colonies linked to Britain through her heading of the Commonwealth.

By the time Kennedy arrived in London, plans were well underway for The Queen to visit Ghana, which had become a republic but was remaining in the Commonwealth. 

It was going to be a very tricky tour, in a country where citizens were denied civil liberties, British officers had been sacked from its army and politicians made anti-British speeches. 

By the time the Queen was due to visit in November 1961, the atmosphere in Ghana was volatile and anti-British. 

Macmillan was not sure the Queen should still go, but she insisted. Another tension was over American funding of the Volta Dam project in Ghana.

 Kennedy, after meeting the Queen, and then being impressed by her courage over insisting she went to Africa, decided to support the Dam.

Africa, Russia – no doubt these were topics of conversation at that June 1961 banquet, as well as lighter conversation about the two couples’ children and the love of horses shared by the two women. 

Although Kennedy presented Elizabeth with a signed portrait of himself in a silver Tiffany’ frame, with a message he had handwritten: ‘To Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, with appreciation and the highest esteem, John F Kennedy,’ the mood remained somewhat cool.

Tensions over the guest list didn’t help. 

In 1961, divorce was still a no-go area for the Royal Family, having caused Edward VIII to abdicate in 1936, and the Queen’s sister to renounce her relationship with the divorcee Group Captain Peter Townsend, whom she had hoped to marry, in 1955.

So when the Queen saw the names of Jackie Kennedy’s London-based sister, the divorced Princess Lee Radziwill, and her husband, Prince Stanislaw Radziwill, who was on his third marriage, on the list, she at first vetoed them. 

Eventually, she relented, keen to avoid a diplomatic row, but retaliated by leaving off Princess Margaret and Princess Marina, whom Jackie had specifically asked to be included. 

President Kennedy meets with former president Dwight Eisenhower at Camp David after the Bay of Pigs invasion

President Kennedy meets with former president Dwight Eisenhower at Camp David after the Bay of Pigs invasion

Prime Minister Harold Macmillan shakes the hand of Kwame Nkrumah, the Prime Minister of Ghana, in London for the Commonwealth Prime Minister's Conference in May 1960

Prime Minister Harold Macmillan shakes the hand of Kwame Nkrumah, the Prime Minister of Ghana, in London for the Commonwealth Prime Minister’s Conference in May 1960

Jackie confided to the writer Gore Vidal: ‘The Queen had her revenge. No Margaret, no Marina, no one except every Commonwealth minister of agriculture they could find.’

No doubt the Queen had been briefed about the First Lady’s interest in art, and gave Jackie a personal tour of Buckingham Palace, with its remarkable collection of art.

It was a moment depicted in the second episode of The Crown, where the Queen, played by Claire Foy, talks to Jackie about the pressures of their public roles. 

The Crown then suggested that Jackie later told guests at another dinner that Elizabeth is ‘a middle-aged woman so incurious, unintelligent and unremarkable that Britain’s new reduced place in the world was not a surprise but an inevitability,’ and that Buckingham Palace was ‘second-rate, dilapidated and sad, like a neglected provincial hotel.’ 

Word was said to have got back to the Queen.

Either it is an entirely fictional account or the Queen had a particular talent for not holding grudges. The following year, when Jackie was again in London, visiting her sister, the Queen invited her to lunch.

It was not the final time that the Queen met Jacqueline Kennedy.

Deeply affected by both the widowing of young Jackie, mother of two small children, as well by the slaying of a democratically elected leader, Queen Elizabeth helped create a lasting memorial to the young president near Windsor Castle.

She made a gift to the United States of an acre of land beside the River Thames at Runnymede, close to the place where Magna Carta was signed by King John in 1215. 

The memorial garden, designed by the landscape artist Gordon Jellicoe, includes 47 steps, one for each year of Kennedy’s life. Each step is different, symbolising human individuality and freedom – ideas that inspired Magna Carta and the American constitution.

The opening ceremony was held in May 1965, petty squabbles about dinner guests, fashions and interior design forgotten.

 Photographs of the ceremony show the Queen with Mrs Kennedy and her two children, with John junior, just four years old, holding the hand of a fatherly Prince Philip. 

Behind them was Robert Kennedy, who was to die by another assassin’s bullet three years later.

On that day, Mrs Kennedy planted an American oak, whose leaves turn the colour of blood, and form a red pool around the monument each November at the time of the anniversary of Kennedy’s assassination.

It was not the only lasting impact of the killing of JFK for the Royal Family. After that, anxiety about public figures’ vulnerability increased.

 Though the Royal Family in the following years would engage in walkabouts and continue to meet the people, their advisers subtly enhanced their security, whether in Britain or on trips abroad. 

When the Queen visited Canada in 1964, there was grave concern about her safety at a time when French separatists were becoming not only increasingly vocal about Quebec’s independence but threatening violence too. 

Asked whether Quebec could be another Dallas, Dr Marcel Chaput, a separatist leader, retorted: ‘It could’. 

There was alarm in the British press about the tour. While the early days of the visit in eastern Canada saw her welcomed by Canadian, no chances were taken with Quebec.

Destroyers escorted Britannia up the St Lawrence river, while Quebec City, when she arrived, was like a city under siege, with barriers and Mounties everywhere, and the local police, armed with riot sticks, arresting suspicious characters.

Members of the Kennedy family leave the US Capitol following a brief service, leaving the body of assassinated President John F  Kennedy where it will lie in state, Washington DC, November 24, 1963. Jackie Kenney holds the hands of her children, Caroline and John Jr. Ted Kennedy is at the rear

Members of the Kennedy family leave the US Capitol following a brief service, leaving the body of assassinated President John F  Kennedy where it will lie in state, Washington DC, November 24, 1963. Jackie Kenney holds the hands of her children, Caroline and John Jr. Ted Kennedy is at the rear

Queen Elizabeth shakes the hand of Caroline Kennedy on May 14, 1965

Queen Elizabeth shakes the hand of Caroline Kennedy on May 14, 1965

John F Kennedy Junior, Jacqueline Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at Runnymede

John F Kennedy Junior, Jacqueline Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at Runnymede

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip with Jackie Kennedy and her children, Caroline and  John Jr during the inauguration of Britain's Kennedy memorial at Runnymede

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip with Jackie Kennedy and her children, Caroline and  John Jr during the inauguration of Britain’s Kennedy memorial at Runnymede

 There were no bombs, or assassination attempts, but instead boos and cries of ‘Chez vous’ – the Quebecois words for go home.

 What the Queen might have said in reply was that she was ‘chez moi’ already, as Canada’s head of state.

What she had not done was ever suggest she should not go to Quebec. 

‘I must be seen to be believed’, she once famously said. But the tragic death of JFK meant the freedom that the Kennedy monument celebrated could not be hers. 

The world had changed.

  • Catherine Pepinster is the author of Defenders of the Faith – the British monarchy, religion and the coronation.

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