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Brittany Higgins has shared the first update on her new life in France after moving there permanently following her latest court appearance in Sydney.

The former political staffer completed her last court appearance in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Channel 10 in early December and was on a flight to Europe before Christmas.

She bought a house in the south of France and has started a new life with partner David Sharaz and their cavoodle, Kingston.

In new photos shared to Instagram on Wednesday, Ms Higgins paints a picture of a quiet life in the small town of Lunas, about halfway between Paris and Barcelona, ​​Spain.

Ms Higgins' previous collage was posted four weeks ago and included photos of Byron Bay, Sydney Harbor and Parliament House in Canberra.

“No matter how far or wide I wander, I still call Australia home,” she captioned the series of picturesque Australian landscapes.

Ms Higgins and Mr Sharaz will arrive in France on December 21

Ms Higgins gave her Instagram followers the first look at her new life in France

Ms Higgins gave her Instagram followers the first look at her new life in France

The couple said they were excited to settle into their new home with their pets over Christmas

The couple said they were excited to settle into their new home with their pets over Christmas

The couple shared a Christmas celebration at their castle in the French village of Lunas

The couple shared a Christmas celebration at their castle in the French village of Lunas

Pictured is the couple's five-bedroom castle in Luna, a sleepy town in southern France

Pictured is the couple's five-bedroom castle in Luna, a sleepy town in southern France

The couple landed in France just days before Christmas on December 21, arriving at their rustic five-bedroom chateau for the first time.

The couple had traveled from the 4.5-star Sheraton Bordeaux Airport Hotel and were later spotted holding hands as they picked up their beloved cavoodle Kingston and cat Clover from quarantine at Bordeaux-Merigniac Airport.

The couple said they were excited to settle into their new home with their pets over Christmas, with Mr Sharaz adding he was also looking forward to doing some mowing, referring to the castle's overgrown grounds.

The first photo in the series shows Mrs. Higgins wearing a black wool coat, black leather heeled boots and a bright red ribbon tied in a bow in her hair.

She walks with Kingston down a cobblestone street covered with petals from a tree pruned by the European winter.

The caption is a quote from the French philosopher Sartre, which reads: 'Nous sommes nos choix', and roughly translated into English as 'We are our choices'.

“Here are a few of mine lately,” Ms. Higgins captioned the photos.

A series of photos showcasing her first month of adventures in France includes a shot of the Arc de Triomphe at night and what appears to be a Parisian street scene.

The collage suggests that the couple traveled through France by train, visiting art galleries and museums along the way.

The pair cooked a roast dinner paired with bubbly for their first Christmas abroad, with Mr Sharaz posing proudly at the head of a long table.

The couple fled Australia to 'start over' in the sleepy village of Lunas in France

The couple fled Australia to 'start over' in the sleepy village of Lunas in France

Ms Higgins and Mr Sharaz are seen in airport quarantine on December 21

Ms Higgins and Mr Sharaz are seen in airport quarantine on December 21

Mrs Higgins moved to the sleepy French town of Lunas with her fiancé David Sharaz

Mrs Higgins moved to the sleepy French town of Lunas with her fiancé David Sharaz

Kingston, the couple's Cavoodle, was featured in several photos in the Instagram post

Kingston, the couple's Cavoodle, was featured in several photos in the Instagram post

The couple appear to have traveled through France by train and visited several art galleries

The couple appear to have traveled through France by train and visited several art galleries

Ms Higgins posted photos of various attractions

The couple's cat Clover was depicted in the series

The couple's first month in their new home seems like a welcome change from Australia

The couple's property is reportedly worth around $600,000 and was purchased last year

The couple's property is reportedly worth around $600,000 and was purchased last year

The village has its own automatic baguette machine, located in the center of the community

The village has its own automatic baguette machine, located in the center of the community

Ms Higgins' followers left messages of support in the comments.

“I love seeing you living your best life in Paris,” one person wrote.

“You deserve the very best of everything from now on,” a second agreed.

A third shared: 'You deserve peace and joy…always.'

Lunas is a community of fewer than 600 people in the country's historic Dordogne region, named after its main river and famous for more than 1,500 castles dotted around its picturesque farmlands.

The couple's first month in their new home appears to be a welcome change after the stressful end of 2023, when Ms Higgins was called to give evidence during Mr Lehrmann's defamation trial.

Mr Lehrmann is suing Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson over an interview Ms Higgins did with The Project in which she claimed she was raped in Parliament House.

He has always strongly denied the claims.

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Victoria Beckham shared an insight into her family’s festive outing after the world’s most famous clan flew to the Bahamas for Christmas.

On Thursday, the 49-year-old pop star turned fashion designer took to Instagram to share a stunning video featuring a montage of the group’s family antics.

Together with her husband David, 48, their children Brooklyn, 24, Cruz, 18, Harper, 12, and Brooklyn’s wife Nicola Peltz, 28, Victoria had the time of her life.

Notably absent was their son Romeo, 21, who Victoria mentioned in her caption, writing: ‘Fun in the Bahamas!! We miss you so much @romeobeckham x love you so much,” tagging the rest of the guests.

The holiday had everything you’d expect from a £372million patriarch, with the group having fun on a yacht, speeding around the island in a buggy, drinking from personalized cups and dancing on the beach.

Victoria Beckham shared a glimpse into her family’s festive outing after the world’s most famous clan flew to the Bahamas for Christmas

On Thursday, the 49-year-old pop star turned fashion designer took to Instagram to share a stunning video featuring a montage of the group's family antics

On Thursday, the 49-year-old pop star turned fashion designer took to Instagram to share a stunning video featuring a montage of the group’s family antics

The family drank from personalized cups

The family drank from personalized cups

With his status as an aspiring chef, Brooklyn took to the grill where he was preparing delicious cuts of steak for his famous family.

With his status as an aspiring chef, Brooklyn took to the grill where he was preparing delicious cuts of steak for his famous family.

She was also seen in the video walking along the seafront in a trendy bandana style top with shorts, showing that she has adopted her mother's legendary fashion sense

She was also seen in the video walking along the seafront in a trendy bandana style top with shorts, showing that she has adopted her mother’s legendary fashion sense

Nicola and Brooklyn put on a typically loved-up show

Nicola and Brooklyn put on a typically loved-up show

David was at the wheel during the trip, as the sportsman drove his family around in a buggy as a plane flew overhead.

During the buggy ride, Harper held her hand over her mouth to expose her full set of acrylic nails, complete with a French tip design.

She was also seen in the video walking along the seafront in a trendy bandana-style top with shorts, showing that she has adopted her mother’s legendary fashion sense.

Showing off his own legendary ball skills, David was seen kicking a ball at the boat’s helm while Victoria sat behind the camera.

With his status as an aspiring chef, Brooklyn took to the grill where he was preparing delicious cuts of steak for his famous family.

The family got on a boat and jumped into the water

The family got on a boat and jumped into the water

David was at the wheel during the trip, as the sportsman drove his family around in a buggy as a plane flew overhead

David was at the wheel during the trip, as the sportsman drove his family around in a buggy as a plane flew overhead

The entire clan then headed into the ocean, where they appeared to be swimming with creatures and using snorkels to get full visibility

The entire clan then headed into the ocean, where they appeared to be swimming with creatures and using snorkels to get full visibility

Brooklyn and his brother Cruz sat on the sand

Brooklyn and his brother Cruz sat on the sand

He then ventured up a tree, apparently looking for coconuts, but fell dramatically at the end of the video

He then ventured up a tree, apparently looking for coconuts, but fell dramatically at the end of the video

Following Nicola and Brooklyn's wedding in 2022, it was claimed a 'full cold war' had broken out between the star and Victoria, with insiders saying: 'They can't stand each other and aren't talking.  The run-up to the wedding was terrible'

Following Nicola and Brooklyn’s wedding in 2022, it was claimed a ‘full cold war’ had broken out between the star and Victoria, with insiders saying: ‘They can’t stand each other and aren’t talking. The run-up to the wedding was terrible’

Earlier this week, in the middle of their outing, Nicola and her sister-in-law Harper showed off their best pouts on Instagram

Earlier this week, in the middle of their outing, Nicola and her sister-in-law Harper showed off their best pouts on Instagram

The entire clan then headed into the ocean, where they appeared to be swimming with creatures and using snorkels to get full visibility.

Known for their amorous expressions, Brooklyn wrote his wife’s initials in the sand inside a heart while they also danced together.

He then ventured up a tree, apparently looking for coconuts, but fell dramatically at the end of the video.

Earlier this week, in the middle of their outing, Nicola and her sister-in-law Harper showed off their best pouts on Instagram.

The actress is known to be close to the pre-teen and they often pose together, with their friendship developing in the wake of Nicola’s now-resolved feud with Victoria.

Following Nicola and Brooklyn’s wedding in 2022, it was claimed a ‘full cold war’ had broken out between the duo, with insiders saying: ‘They can’t stand each other and aren’t talking. The run-up to the wedding was terrible.

The couple never spoke out about the issue, but it seems there was a resolution as they are now often seen in each other’s company.

David showed his sons how it's done while they enjoyed a kickabout

David showed his sons how it’s done while they enjoyed a kickabout

Known for their loving expressions, Brooklyn wrote his wife's initials in the sand inside a heart while they also danced together.

Known for their loving expressions, Brooklyn wrote his wife’s initials in the sand inside a heart while they also danced together.

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By Zeenia Naqvee Published: 11:28 EST, December 21, 2023 | Updated: 11:31 EST, December 21, 2023 The countdown to Christmas has begun and for many of us the turkey dinner on December 25 is one of the highlights, but what about those in prison? Prisoners can still indulge on December 25 and specific dietary requirements […]

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The countdown to Christmas has begun and for many of us the turkey dinner on December 25 is one of the highlights, but what about those in prison?

Prisoners can still indulge on December 25 and specific dietary requirements are catered for – so vegan, vegetarian and halal offers are available in prisoner canteens across the UK.

But prison food budgets are limited and vary by area, so the quality of the festive spread can vary.

Reformed gangster Stephen Gillen, 52, spent 18 years behind bars, where he spent time with people like Charles Bronson.

Stephen said: ‘There’s a bit of a truce when it comes to the holidays.

HMP Leicester, a local category B men’s prison located on Welford Road in central Leicester, where prisoners were offered four menu options for Christmas lunch

Reformed gangster Stephen Gillen, 52, spent 18 years behind bars, spending time with the likes of Charles Bronson.

Reformed gangster Stephen Gillen, 52, spent 18 years behind bars, spending time with the likes of Charles Bronson.

‘On the day itself you will receive a Christmas dinner. You get a little chicken or turkey, pigs in blankets and fried potatoes.

‘You will also be treated to Christmas pudding.

According to data obtained from a freedom of information request by Leicestershire liveprisoners at HMP Leicester were told the following on December 25, 2021.

The lunch menu had four choices – tThe first choice was a halal rRoast turkey and stuffing, and the second was vegan/vegetarian risen Quorn fillet in onion gravy.

The third choice was an English classic: roast beef paired with a Yorkshire pudding, while vegetarians were offered homemade potato and leek pie, served with roast potatoes, Brussels sprouts, carrots and gravy.

Dessert was fruit pudding and vanilla sauce or fresh fruit.

For dinner the first option was a halal BBQ chicken mayo pasta salad, the second was a Quiche Lorraine salad and the last was a vegan sausage roll salad.

A large festive dinner with roasted chicken and various garnishes (stock image)

A large festive dinner with roasted chicken and various garnishes (stock image)

And December 25 isn’t the only chance prisoners get to enjoy a festive celebration. Prisoners had to deal with it again at HMP Leicester on Boxing Day four choices for lunch: a halal turkey cordon bleu, a vegetable pie, a ham steak or a vegetable kiev, served with potato wedges and baked beans.

Dessert including mince pies or fresh fruit.

Later in the day, the prisoners had three options for dinner: a halal sausage roll, a turkey salad or a vegetable samosa.

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As is the annual tradition, Hollywood stars showcased their Thanksgivings festivities on social media. 

Leading the way was Sofia Vergara, who got down to dirty dancing with her lookalike sisters Claudia and Veronica Vergara, as the trio showed off their incredible skills while dining at Anastasia Soare’s home. 

Alongside the Modern Family star, 51, modelling icon Christie Brinkley was throwing a vegan feast paired with zero sugar wine – seemingly ensuring her healthy diet was not overthrown for the holiday. 

While some were living it up at home, a number of stars showed off their philanthropic side by dishing out food to the homeless at the Los Angeles Mission’s annual Thanksgiving event.

Also showcasing their festivities were stars including Jennifer Lopez, Reese Witherspoon, Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Garner, all of whom were keen to wish their millions of followers happy holidays. 

Cheeky! The trio showed off their incredible figures as they danced

Cheeky! Leading the way was Sofia Vergara, who got down to dirty dancing with her lookalike sisters Claudia and Veronica Vergara, as the trio showed off their incredible skills while dining at Anastasia Soare’s home

Woo! Alongside the Modern Family star, 51, modelling icon Christie Brinkley was throwing a vegan feast paired with zero sugar wine - seemingly ensuring her healthy diet was not overthrown for the holiday

Woo! Alongside the Modern Family star, 51, modelling icon Christie Brinkley was throwing a vegan feast paired with zero sugar wine – seemingly ensuring her healthy diet was not overthrown for the holiday

Happy days: While some were living it up at home, a number of stars, including Denise Richards and Nick Cannon, showed off their philanthropic side by dishing out food to the homeless at the Los Angeles Mission's annual Thanksgiving event

Happy days: While some were living it up at home, a number of stars, including Denise Richards and Nick Cannon, showed off their philanthropic side by dishing out food to the homeless at the Los Angeles Mission’s annual Thanksgiving event 

Happy days: Sofia was celebrating with Romanian-American businesswoman Anastasia along with a slew of equally sexy pals, who were getting well and truly stuck into the fun and frolics of the day

Happy days: Sofia was celebrating with Romanian-American businesswoman Anastasia along with a slew of equally sexy pals, who were getting well and truly stuck into the fun and frolics of the day

Sofia was celebrating with Romanian-American businesswoman Anastasia along with a slew of equally sexy pals, who were getting well and truly stuck into the fun and frolics of the day. 

Her dance partners included her sisters Claudia and Veronica, who complemented her ensemble in near-identical skin-tight knitted dresses with lurex thread to match their famous sister’s style. 

Christie Brinkley shunned a typical Thanksgiving feast in favour of a vegan spread and zero sugar wine, while showcasing her iincredible table layout and posing in a Parisian-inspired look.    

To mark the big day, Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming shared a heartwarming throwback snap showing the star surrounded by his entire blended family, as she commented on the love in their home. 

In the image, he was seen with his five daughters – Mabel, 11, and Evelyn, nine, whom he had with Emma, plus Rumer, 35, Scout, 32, and Tallulah, 29, by his first wife Demi Moore, who was also presents.

His kids and both wives have rallied around Bruce, 68, as he suffers through a battle with dementia. Emma added a caption reading: ‘I’m grateful and thankful to know this kind of love. Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving’.

Also in the snap was Scout’s boyfriend Jake Miller and Rumer’s love Derek Richard Thomas. At the time image was taken, Rumer was still pregnant with her and Derek’s daughter Louetta, whom she gave birth to in April. 

Lily Allen was showing off her Thanksgiving feast – including a deliciously bronzed turkey, however one of her followers felt it necessary to critique her cooking technique, leading to an accusation of ‘mansplaining’. 

The critic penned: ‘Nice job. You should try using a thermometer and pull it out at 165F. Looks a tad overdone’, to which Lily wrote: ‘I did and it was 165. it was perfect, thank you.’

One of her followers countered: ‘You got mansplained on your already perfect turkey’, to which the critic replied: ‘chefsplained actually but whatevs’.

Sizzling sensation: As the day wore on, Sofia slipped into a skintight dress to celebrate with her nearest and dearest

Sizzling sensation: As the day wore on, Sofia slipped into a skintight dress to celebrate with her nearest and dearest

Yum! Christie's guests had no worries about packing on boozy calories as she wass serving Bellissima zero sugar wine

Yum! Christie’s guests had no worries about packing on boozy calories as she wass serving Bellissima zero sugar wine 

Happy Thanksgiving from me to you: Jennifer Lopez was joining in the fun as she plugged her own alcohol brand

Happy Thanksgiving from me to you: Jennifer Lopez was joining in the fun as she plugged her own alcohol brand 

Farm girl: Jennifer Garner, who runs Once Upon A Farm, was seen looking at vegetables

Farm girl: Jennifer Garner, who runs Once Upon A Farm, was seen looking at vegetables

Service: Garner gave back prior to Thanksgiving as she volunteered in the California town Alpaugh the week before

Spreading info: She highlighted the small town in California's Central Valley, which grows a large portion of the country's fruits and vegetables

Service: Garner gave back prior to Thanksgiving as she volunteered in the California town Alpaugh the week before

Nice photo: Mark Wahlberg shared a still life image with pumpkins and sunflowers as he wrote, 'Happy Thanksgiving! What are you most grateful for this year?'

Nice photo: Mark Wahlberg shared a still life image with pumpkins and sunflowers as he wrote, ‘Happy Thanksgiving! What are you most grateful for this year?’

A strange way to celebrate Thanksgiving: Mark then showed off his toned body as he went for a cold plunge bath

A strange way to celebrate Thanksgiving: Mark then showed off his toned body as he went for a cold plunge bath

It is one of the biggest holidays of the year with almost 300 million Americans dining on a turkey dinner with all the fixings like mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts.

Jennifer was seen making a Berry punch with her brand Delola. Earlier this month she shared what the holidays will be like with Ben and the kids.

‘I’ve always loved the holidays since I was a little girl, but I’ve really embraced them since I’ve had kids,’ said the former Fly Girl this week.

‘The baking cookies, decorations, dressing up, festive music, giving gifts, seriously I can’t get enough of it. But I love to spend the quality time with family for sure.’

Gisele Bundchen was seen praying as she wrote in her caption, ‘Each day, we have a new opportunity to improve ourselves, learn new things, feel love, and choose to be in a state of gratitude. These are some of the gifts of living your best life! 

‘Life is the most precious gift. Be sure to embrace all the moments with your family, friends, and everyone around you. Life becomes fuller when you enjoy it with your loved ones. I am very grateful to everyone who is a part of my life and for all the time we share. Thank you to every person here who takes the time to send a positive message or simply a heart emoji. I hope everyone has an amazing, love-filled Thanksgiving.’

Kylie Jenner was seen holding her two children, Stormi and Aire, whom she shares with ex, Travis Scott, and said they were her everything. 

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos were with friends the day before Thanksgiving, including Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

Chopra’s manager Anjula Acharia shared a  selfie of her, Chopra, Ripa, Consuelos in New York City.

Happy mommy: Kylie Jenner was seen holding her two children, Stormi and Aire, whom she shares with ex, Travis Scott, and said they were her 'everything'

Happy mommy: Kylie Jenner was seen holding her two children, Stormi and Aire, whom she shares with ex, Travis Scott, and said they were her ‘everything’

Yum: Jenner gave her hundreds of millions of followers a glimpse at her food preparation

She showed a large pot bubbling on her stove

Yum: Jenner gave her hundreds of millions of followers a glimpse at her food preparation

Memories: Kylie shared a throwback photo from a fan account that featured her and her five siblings

Memories: Kylie shared a throwback photo from a fan account that featured her and her five siblings

Allison Holker appeared on Instagram with her kids nearly one year after her late husband Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss took his life with a single gunshot wound.

The professional dancer grinned while dressed in an oatmeal-colored turtleneck sweater as she held her youngest child on her lap.

She wrote in the caption, ‘HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! Hosting Thanksgiving is one of my absolute favorite things to do.’

Interacting with her 3.8 million followers, she continued, ‘I love bringing loved ones together to celebrate love, joy and our gratitude for life and the beautiful relationships we all have.

‘My heart was beaming so bright last night from being able to squeeze my friends so tightly … we shared in memories … in smiles and so much laughter.’

The mom-of-three added, ‘A night I will treasure for ever! GOOD FOOD-CONVERSATIONS- HUNGRY HIPPOS- SPOONS- SCAVENGER HUNTS- TALENT SHOW- CATCH PHRASE – core memories activated!!’

Checking in: Allison Holker appeared on Instagram with her kids nearly one year after her late husband Stephen 'tWitch' Boss took his life with a single gunshot wound

Checking in: Allison Holker appeared on Instagram with her kids nearly one year after her late husband Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss took his life with a single gunshot wound

Special moments: Holker posed with a group of friends she was hosting at her home for the holiday

Special moments: Holker posed with a group of friends she was hosting at her home for the holiday

Gwyneth Paltrow didn't cook! The GOOP founder said she was not behind this meal

Gwyneth Paltrow didn’t cook! The GOOP founder said she was not behind this meal

Diet minded: She also had cucumbers, carrots, cheese and apricot on a wood plate

Diet minded: She also had cucumbers, carrots, cheese and apricot on a wood plate

Thanks for this: Reese Witherspoon was showing off her holiday collection for Draper James, 'Happy Thanksgiving y'all'

Thanks for this: Reese Witherspoon was showing off her holiday collection for Draper James, ‘Happy Thanksgiving y’all’

Pray time: Gisele Bundchen was seen praying as she wrote in her caption, 'Each day, we have a new opportunity to improve ourselves, learn new things, feel love, and choose to be in a state of gratitude. These are some of the gifts of living your best life!'

Pray time: Gisele Bundchen was seen praying as she wrote in her caption, ‘Each day, we have a new opportunity to improve ourselves, learn new things, feel love, and choose to be in a state of gratitude. These are some of the gifts of living your best life!’

He does have a sense of humor Arnold Schwarzenegger shared this throwback photo with Wolfgang Puck and Milton Berle

He does have a sense of humor Arnold Schwarzenegger shared this throwback photo with Wolfgang Puck and Milton Berle

‘We had such a warm and wonderful night hosting our girl @priyankachopra being in town with friends and family ♥,’ Acharia wrote in the caption.

Also there were Huma Abedin, Kal Penn, Sarita Choudhury, Jay Sean, Thara Natalie and Furhan Ahmad. Ripa re-shared the photo with the comment, ‘Squad Goals.’

Younger actress Hilary Duff was baking an apple pie with her son Luca at home in Los Angeles. 

Paris Hilton’s younger sister Nicky Hilton was helping prepare meals this week.

‘Always a fun time volunteering in the kitchen at @godslovenyc during the holiday season. We baked, boxed + labeled pumpkin pie  for the record 15,000 feasts that will be delivered this Thanksgiving!

‘$20 funds a holiday meal for a seriously ill New Yorker and their loved one. If you would like to donate please click the link in my bio.’

Friendsgiving: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos were with friends the day before Thanksgiving, including Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Friendsgiving: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos were with friends the day before Thanksgiving, including Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Nicky Hilton was helping prepare meals. 'Always a fun time volunteering in the kitchen at @godslovenyc during the holiday season. We baked, boxed + labeled pumpkin pie for the record 15,000 feasts that will be delivered this Thanksgiving!'

Nicky Hilton was helping prepare meals. ‘Always a fun time volunteering in the kitchen at @godslovenyc during the holiday season. We baked, boxed + labeled pumpkin pie for the record 15,000 feasts that will be delivered this Thanksgiving!’

'$20 funds a holiday meal for a seriously ill New Yorker and their loved one. If you would like to donate please click the link in my bio'

‘$20 funds a holiday meal for a seriously ill New Yorker and their loved one. If you would like to donate please click the link in my bio’

Wonderful: Kathy Hilton appeared online as she put the finishing touches on her Thanksgiving Day table

Nicky commented on her mom's Instagram post and crowned her 'tablescape queen'

Wonderful: Kathy Hilton appeared online as she put the finishing touches on her Thanksgiving Day table

Precious: Brooke Shields was a proud mom as she expressed gratitude to have her daughters with her and her husband in London

Precious: Brooke Shields was a proud mom as she expressed gratitude to have her daughters with her and her husband in London

Starting early: Tom Sandoval dropped in via Instagram Stories to share his Thanksgiving brunch with his followers

The Vanderpump Rules star rocked a black Alo baseball cap and black T-shirt

Starting early: Tom Sandoval dropped in via Instagram Stories to share his Thanksgiving brunch with his followers

She is good in the kitchen: Nicky Hilton also basked these rice krispie treats with Reese's Peanut Butter cups and candy corn

She is good in the kitchen: Nicky Hilton also basked these rice krispie treats with Reese’s Peanut Butter cups and candy corn

Emily Ratajkowski spent the holiday with her little boy Sylvester, who she affectionately refers to as Sly.

The supermodel and High/Low with Emrata podcast host took to her Instagram Stories to show her little one enjoying the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with a friend.

And she also uploaded a selfie featuring her and her only child, who she shares with ex-husband Sebastian Bear-McClard.

In the picture, the duo rode in the backseat of a car as the sunlight poured in and highlighted her blonde-haired, blue-eyed son.

Sly sucked on his thumb while cuddled in his mom’s lap as she donned round eyeglasses while her straight, brunette locks fell around her.

Meanwhile, Jimmy Kimmel posted to his Instagram account, where he entertains 2.8 million followers.

The late night talk show host smiled while holding two cooked turkey legs and he wrote in the caption, ‘It’s twins! Happy Thanksgiving from our crazy family to yours.’ 

Too cute: Emily Ratajkowski spent the holiday with her little boy Sylvester, who she affectionately refers to as Sly

Too cute: Emily Ratajkowski spent the holiday with her little boy Sylvester, who she affectionately refers to as Sly

Great seats: The supermodel and High/Low with Emrata podcast host took to her Instagram Stories to show her little one enjoying the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with a friend

Great seats: The supermodel and High/Low with Emrata podcast host took to her Instagram Stories to show her little one enjoying the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with a friend

Delicious: Jimmy Kimmel posted to his Instagram account, where he entertains 2.8 million followers

Delicious: Jimmy Kimmel posted to his Instagram account, where he entertains 2.8 million followers

Rumer Willis beamed in a family photo with beau Derek Richard Thomas as she simply wrote in the caption that she’s ‘thankful.’

In one photo she showed her seven-month-old daughter Louetta’s back as she sat contently in front of a cozy fort made at home.

The group shot showed Thomas, who’s a musician, with his arms wrapped around Rumer, who flashed a megawatt smile.

The Once Upon A Time… in Hollywood star’s blonde ringlets flowed over her shoulder as she wore them in a side part.

She wore a fuzzy mint green sweater as she held her baby girl in an ivory carrier secured on the front of her person. 

Family-of-three: Rumer Willis beamed in a family photo with beau Derek Richard Thomas as she simply wrote in the caption that she's 'thankful'

Family-of-three: Rumer Willis beamed in a family photo with beau Derek Richard Thomas as she simply wrote in the caption that she’s ‘thankful’

Baby love: In one photo she showed her seven-month-old daughter Louetta's back as she sat contently in front of a cozy fort made at home

Baby love: In one photo she showed her seven-month-old daughter Louetta’s back as she sat contently in front of a cozy fort made at home

Jon Bon Jovi was doing charity.

‘Grateful for everyone who helps further our mission everyday at @jbjsoulkitchen and at events like our annual Chili Cookoff. 

‘Stop in if you’re in town and help pay a meal forward,’ the rocker said.

Alexandra Daddario wore a red turtleneck sweater and a denim apron as she helped Feeding America.

‘Food brings people together. This holiday season, help families facing hunger bring meals home. My family and I joined @feedingamerica and @uocnyc to help package meals for local community members to enjoy ahead of the holidays. Join the movement to help end hunger at feedingamerica.org/holiday!’

There is also the tradition of watching the famed Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade from New York City. 

About 3 million people are expected to attend the 97th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan as the weather warms up and skies are clear.

Cher, Jessie James Decker, Ashley Park, Katharine McPhee and David Foster will all be there. 

Dwayne Johnson - aka The Rock - wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving while on a hike

Dwayne Johnson – aka The Rock – wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving while on a hike

Jon Bon Jovi was doing charity. 'Grateful for everyone who helps further our mission everyday at @jbjsoulkitchen and at events like our annual Chili Cookoff. Stop in if you're in town and help pay a meal forward,' the rocker said

Jon Bon Jovi was doing charity. ‘Grateful for everyone who helps further our mission everyday at @jbjsoulkitchen and at events like our annual Chili Cookoff. Stop in if you’re in town and help pay a meal forward,’ the rocker said

Alexandra Daddario wore a red turtleneck sweater and a denim apron as she helped Feeding America. 'Food brings people together. This holiday season, help families facing hunger bring meals home. My family and I joined @feedingamerica and @uocnyc to help package meals for local community members to enjoy ahead of the holidays. Join the movement to help end hunger at feedingamerica.org/holiday!'

Alexandra Daddario wore a red turtleneck sweater and a denim apron as she helped Feeding America. ‘Food brings people together. This holiday season, help families facing hunger bring meals home. My family and I joined @feedingamerica and @uocnyc to help package meals for local community members to enjoy ahead of the holidays. Join the movement to help end hunger at feedingamerica.org/holiday!’

Paris Hilton said she was grateful for her family as she posed with husband Carter Reum, sister Nicky Hilton and both her brothers

Paris Hilton said she was grateful for her family as she posed with husband Carter Reum, sister Nicky Hilton and both her brothers

Living the life: Buffy The Vampire Slayer alum Sarah Michelle Gellar let her fanbase know how 'Grateful' she is for her dashing husband Freddie Prinze Jr., adding a heart emoji for good measure

Living the life: Buffy The Vampire Slayer alum Sarah Michelle Gellar let her fanbase know how ‘Grateful’ she is for her dashing husband Freddie Prinze Jr., adding a heart emoji for good measure

What matters most: Teresa Giudice spent her holiday with family including the her four daughters - Gia, 22, Gabriella, 19, Milania, 17, and Audriana, 14 - she shares with her ex-husband Joe Giudice

What matters most: Teresa Giudice spent her holiday with family including the her four daughters – Gia, 22, Gabriella, 19, Milania, 17, and Audriana, 14 – she shares with her ex-husband Joe Giudice

So sweet: She also enjoyed a warm embrace with her stepson Louie, who is the son of Teresa's new husband Luis 'Louie' Ruelas

So sweet: She also enjoyed a warm embrace with her stepson Louie, who is the son of Teresa’s new husband Luis ‘Louie’ Ruelas

And...lift: Meanwhile Gwen Stefani, in the midst of her Thanksgiving preparations, got a helping hand in the form of some elbow grease from her country star husband Blake Shelton

And…lift: Meanwhile Gwen Stefani, in the midst of her Thanksgiving preparations, got a helping hand in the form of some elbow grease from her country star husband Blake Shelton

Hailey Bieber showed off her plate of mashed potatoes. She also added a snap of her stuffing. 

Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix enjoyed a chilled beverage in a snap shared to her Instagram Stories. 

Buffy The Vampire Slayer alum Sarah Michelle Gellar let her fanbase know how ‘Grateful’ she is for her dashing husband Freddie Prinze Jr., adding a heart emoji for good measure.

Zooey Deschanel marked the occasion by posting a charming childhood snap of her and her sister Emily dressed playfully as pilgrims for the holiday. 

Teresa Giudice spent her holiday with family  including the her four daughters – Gia, 22, Gabriella, 19, Milania, 17, and Audriana, 14 – she shares with her ex-husband Joe Giudice.

She also enjoyed a warm embrace with her stepson Louie, who is the son of Teresa’s new husband Luis ‘Louie’ Ruelas. 

Meanwhile Gwen Stefani, in the midst of her Thanksgiving preparations, got a helping hand in the form of some elbow grease from her country star husband Blake Shelton. 

Kourtney Kardashian sat down to an elegantly laid table as she and her husband Travis Barker enjoyed their first Thanksgiving since the arrival of their baby son Rocky. 

Lap of luxury: Kourtney Kardashian sat down to an elegantly laid table as she and her husband Travis Barker enjoyed their first Thanksgiving since the arrival of their baby son Rocky

Lap of luxury: Kourtney Kardashian sat down to an elegantly laid table as she and her husband Travis Barker enjoyed their first Thanksgiving since the arrival of their baby son Rocky

Family time: Heidi Klum's daughter Leni, 19, modeled a Russian-style fur hat as she posed for a snap with her adopted father Seal, who was married to Heidi from 2005 until 2014

Family time: Heidi Klum’s daughter Leni, 19, modeled a Russian-style fur hat as she posed for a snap with her adopted father Seal, who was married to Heidi from 2005 until 2014

Warm words: 'Celebrating the warmth of togetherness and the joy of gratitude,' wrote Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis, adding: 'Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours'

Warm words: ‘Celebrating the warmth of togetherness and the joy of gratitude,’ wrote Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis, adding: ‘Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours’

Heidi Klum’s daughter Leni, 19, modeled a Russian-style fur hat as she posed for a snap with her adopted father Seal, who was married to Heidi from 2005 until 2014.

Mariah Carey and her 12-year-old daughter Monroe could be glimpsed on the former’s Insta Stories in a large kitchen where they appeared to be volunteering.

‘Celebrating the warmth of togetherness and the joy of gratitude,’ wrote Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis. ‘Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours.’ 

For the first time in its long history, The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will begin 30 minutes early in New York and on the official national broadcast. 

Showcasing an exciting lineup of featured character balloons, magical floats, the finest marching bands from across the country, dynamic performance groups, imaginative clowns, the nation’s biggest musical talents and the one-and-only Santa Claus, this is the nation’s premiere Thanksgiving celebration.

‘For nearly 100 years, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been synonymous with the beginning of the holiday season, celebration and togetherness,’ said Will Coss, Executive Producer of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

‘Our talented team of Macy’s Studios artisans and production specialists work year-round to deliver the nation’s most beloved holiday event, live on Thanksgiving morning. We are proud to hold this responsibility and look forward to sharing our unbelievable designs, larger-than-life character balloons and first-class entertainment, all sure to create lifelong memories for Parade fans nationwide.’

The 97th Macy’s Parade lineup will include 5,000 volunteers, 16 featured character balloons, 26 fantastic floats, 32 heritage and novelty balloons, more than 700 clowns, 12 marching bands and nine performance groups. 

Boss lady: Jessica Simpson posed with her team as she wished her fans a Happy Thanksgiving

Boss lady: Jessica Simpson posed with her team as she wished her fans a Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving fun: Kelly Clarkson got tips from Martha Stewart on her talk show

Thanksgiving fun: Kelly Clarkson got tips from Martha Stewart on her talk show

Kaley Cuoco from Flight Attendant wore blue as she posed with her baby; she said her child uttered, 'Mama'

Kaley Cuoco from Flight Attendant wore blue as she posed with her baby; she said her child uttered, ‘Mama’

Younger actress Hilary Duff was baking an apple pie with her son Luca at home in Los Angeles

Younger actress Hilary Duff was baking an apple pie with her son Luca at home in Los Angeles

(L-R) Denise Richards, Nick Cannon and Mayra Veronica attend Los Angeles Mission's Celebrity Thanksgiving at Los Angeles Mission on Wednesday in Los Angeles

(L-R) Denise Richards, Nick Cannon and Mayra Veronica attend Los Angeles Mission’s Celebrity Thanksgiving at Los Angeles Mission on Wednesday in Los Angeles

Brooke Burke had a Friendsgiving on Wednesday with her pals in Malibu

Brooke Burke had a Friendsgiving on Wednesday with her pals in Malibu

The workout expert served raw vegetables in a bowl

The workout expert served raw vegetables in a bowl

The menu included roasted chicken and apple cake

The menu included roasted chicken and apple cake

Pretty: Katherine Schwarzenegger showed off a printed navy blue and white dress as she told friends she was 'Thanksgiving dinner ready'

Pretty: Katherine Schwarzenegger showed off a printed navy blue and white dress as she told friends she was ‘Thanksgiving dinner ready’

Joining these Macy’s Parade fixtures are some of the biggest stars in music, all welcoming in Santa Claus and the holidays.

Stars on 34th Street The Macy’s Parade is an all-star celebration, hosting iconic performers. For the 97th Macy’s Parade, the legendary star of music, film, stage and television, Cher, will perform a new holiday hit and kick off the season at 34th Street.

The broadcast will begin at 8:30 A.M., featuring a showstopping performance by Jon Batiste. Throughout the streets of New York City and on-board Macy’s signature floating stages will be exhilarating performances from artists including Bell Biv DeVoe; Brandy; Chicago; En Vogue; ENHYPEN; David Foster and Katharine McPhee; Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors; Jessie James Decker; Ashley Park with the cast and Muppets of Sesame Street; Pentatonix; Paul Russell; Amanda Shaw and Alex Smith; and Manuel Turizo. 

U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist Jordan Chiles (Gymnastics), U.S. Paralympian Ezra Frech (Track and Field), U.S. Paralympic Gold Medalist Jessica Long (Swimming) and Miss America 2023 Grace Stanke will also join the festivities. 

Taking flight on Thanksgiving will be the Parade’s signature character balloons. Since their introduction in 1927, these larger-than-life balloons showcase some of the world’s most beloved and iconic characters.

This year, seven new featured balloons will debut, including Beagle Scout Snoopy by Peanuts Worldwide; Blue Cat & Chugs by Cool Cats, a digitally native character; Kung Fu Panda’s Po by Universal Pictures’ Dreamworks Animation; Leo by Netflix, Inc.; Monkey D. Luffy by Toei Animation Inc.; Pillsbury Doughboy by Pillsbury; and Uncle Dan by Illumination.

Sean Stewart, far left, shared a photo with his rock star dad Rod Stewart

Sean Stewart, far left, shared a photo with his rock star dad Rod Stewart

Cooking up: Ashley Greene looked adorable as she filmed herself in a kitchen with an apron on

Cooking up: Ashley Greene looked adorable as she filmed herself in a kitchen with an apron on

Excitement: Greene joked that her loved ones were excited about the pending football game while her friend Joseph was only looking forward to Dolly Parton's appearance at the Cowboys game

Looking forward to different things

Excitement: Greene joked that her loved ones were excited about the pending football game while her friend Joseph was only looking forward to Dolly Parton’s appearance at the Cowboys game

Good people: Chrissy Teigen, John Legend and their kids were volunteering for Ronald McDonald House on Wednesday

Good people: Chrissy Teigen, John Legend and their kids were volunteering for Ronald McDonald House on Wednesday

To you all! On Thursday Legend shared this image adding he is 'so grateful' for his family

To you all! On Thursday Legend shared this image adding he is ‘so grateful’ for his family

Couple: Gwen Stefani and husband Blake Shelton made a great team as they handled turkey duty together

Couple: Gwen Stefani and husband Blake Shelton made a great team as they handled turkey duty together

Equipment: The music artists used a red crock pot in video clips uploaded to Instagram by Stefani

Equipment: The music artists used a red crock pot in video clips uploaded to Instagram by Stefani

Her pride and joy: Emma Roberts said she was grateful for her child Rhodes Robert Hedlund, whom she shared with ex-boyfriend Garrett Hedlund

Her pride and joy: Emma Roberts said she was grateful for her child Rhodes Robert Hedlund, whom she shared with ex-boyfriend Garrett Hedlund

Relaxing: Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix enjoyed a chilled beverage in a snap shared to her Instagram Stories

Relaxing: Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix enjoyed a chilled beverage in a snap shared to her Instagram Stories

Yum! Hailey Bieber showed off her plate of mashed potatoes

Yum! Hailey Bieber showed off her plate of mashed potatoes 

Stuffing: She also added a snap of her stuffing

Stuffing: She also added a snap of her stuffing 

The floating stages, along with their scheduled performers, include Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem by Nickelodeon & Paramount (Bell Biv DeVoe); Palace of Sweets by Brach’s® (Brandy); Igniting Memories by Solo Stove(Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors); and The Deliciously Delectable World of Wonka by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Returning floats and respective scheduled performers include 1-2-3 Sesame Street by Sesame Workshop (the cast and Muppets of Sesame Street® & Ashley Park); Big City Cheer! by Spirit Of America Productions (Miss America 2023 Grace Stanke); Big Turkey Spectacular by Jennie-O (Paul Russell); Birds Of A Feather Stream Together by Peacock® (with an appearance by U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist Jordan Chiles and U.S. Paralympic Gold Medalist Jessica Long); The Brick-Changer by The LEGO Group (Manuel Turizo).

There was also Camp Snoopy by Peanuts Worldwide; Celebration Gator by Louisiana Office of Tourism (Alex Smith & Amanda Shaw); Colossal Wave Of Wonder by Kalahari Resorts and Conventions (En Vogue); Deck The Halls by Balsam Hill® (Jessie James Decker); Elf Pets® by The Lumistella Company; Fantasy Chocolate Factory by Kinder (Pentatonix); 

David Foster and his wife Katharine McPhee were on the Hallmark Channel float

David Foster and his wife Katharine McPhee were on the Hallmark Channel float

Jessie James Decker with husband Eric Decker and their kids Vivianne Rose, Eric Thomas and Forrest Bradley

Jessie James Decker with husband Eric Decker and their kids Vivianne Rose, Eric Thomas and Forrest Bradley 

Brandy wore a pink power suit with a fuzzy coat and gloves

Brandy wore a pink power suit with a fuzzy coat and gloves

Beagle scout Snoopy balloon flies on the day of the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan, New York City

Beagle scout Snoopy balloon flies on the day of the 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan, New York City

Al Roker on TODAY Show, November 23, 2023

 Al Roker on TODAY Show, November 23, 2023

The 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will step off from its traditional starting line at 77th Street and Central Park West at 8:30 A.M. The procession will march down its signature 2.5-mile route taking it from Central Park West to Columbus Circle, turning onto Central Park South and then marching down 6th Avenue/Avenue of the Americas. At 34th Street, the Parade will make its final turn west and end at 7th Avenue in front of Macy’s iconic Herald Square flagship.

Public viewing will be set up along designated portions of the route and managed by the NYPD. Spectators should avoid bringing large bags, umbrellas, backpacks, and strollers. The public entering viewing streets may be subject to a security search. For additional viewing information, please visit macys.com/parade.

A National Celebration Last year’s ‘Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade’ was the most-watched entertainment program of the 2022-23 season as it brings the nation together like no other broadcast. Parade fans nationwide can watch the official telecast on NBC and simulcast on Peacock, from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., in all time zones. The network will air an encore telecast at 2:00 P.M. ET/PT. New for 2023 will be several additional cameras along the route, giving viewers new Parade vantage points never seen before. ‘TODAY’s’ Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker will join as hosts of the Emmy®-Award winning celebration. The Spanish language simulcast on Telemundo will be hosted by the network’s daytime personalities, Carlos Adyan and Andrea Meza.

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The King and Queen arrived in a flash of light bulbs this evening for a glittering state banquet, concluding the first day of their Kenyan state visit.

Queen Camilla looked elegant in a blue tunic top and palazzo-style trousers from one of her favorite designers, Anna Valentine.

She also wore a diamond elephant bracelet and necklace from her adored grandmother, designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.

The king, who wore a lounge suit because the dress code was not black tie, posed for photos with his wife and their hosts, President William Ruth of Kenya and First Lady, Rachel Ruto.

They stood with the beautiful backdrop of State House behind them, lit up for the occasion, and then walked down a red carpet to the sounds of a traditional Ma dance troupe from Narok, who greeted them with a ceremonial celebratory dance.

The King and Queen arrived in a flash of light bulbs this evening for a glittering state banquet, concluding the first day of their Kenyan state visit

Revealed: the eight-course banquet of the king and queen

The couple will dine on an extensive eight-course menu:

  • Beetroot and goat cheese foam with hazelnut crumble
  • Cream of roasted pumpkin, chestnut and truffle soup
  • Malindi lobster bisque and seared seafood ravioli
  • Watercress and stilton salad with candied apples and walnuts
  • Taste cleanser: lemon and raspberry sorbet
  • Baked salmon with Champagne beurre blanc
  • Beef Wellington, chateau potatoes and beaten asparagus (with chicken Wellington for the high table)
  • Dessert Symphony: A visually stunning dessert plate featuring miniature portions of Kenyan and British inspired honey cake, carrot and walnut square, Earl Gray tea crumble and sarova chocolate cake
  • Petit fours and coffee (including chocolate truffles and macaroons, with Kenyan coffee or tea)

Among the guests were Foreign Secretary James Cleverley and his wife.

It comes as the king told the Kenyan people of his “greatest sorrow and deepest regret” over Britain’s “abhorrent and unjustifiable acts of violence” during the colonial era.

In a keynote speech that went far further than many expected, amid calls for an apology for government abuses under his late mother’s rule, King Charles said there was “no excuse” for British “misbehavior” in the East African country, especially against the Mau Mau. revolt.

At a state banquet in Nairobi, he told the Kenyan president and 350 guests: “It is the intimacy of our shared history that has brought our people together. However, we must also acknowledge the most painful times of our long and complex relationship.

‘The misdeeds of the past are a cause of the greatest sorrow and deepest regret. “There have been abhorrent and unjustifiable acts of violence against Kenyans while, as you said at the United Nations, they were waging a painful struggle for independence and sovereignty – and there can be no excuse for that.”

Charles continued: “When I return to Kenya, it is vital for me to deepen my own understanding of these abuses, and to meet some of the people whose lives and communities have been so deeply affected.

“None of this can change the past. But by approaching our history honestly and openly, perhaps we can demonstrate the strength of our friendship today. And as a result, I hope, we can continue to build an increasingly closer bond in the coming years.’

The king stopped short of an immediate apology, which carries greater legal liability because it is not the policy of the British government to do so.

Queen Camilla looked elegant in a blue tunic top and palazzo-style trousers from one of her favorite designers, Anna Valentine

Queen Camilla looked elegant in a blue tunic top and palazzo-style trousers from one of her favorite designers, Anna Valentine

His words came as President Ruto delivered an even stronger speech – hinting at further demands for reparations.

He said Britain and Kenya cannot “live in denial of history” and highlighted the “displacement, dispossession and disenfranchisement of indigenous Africans, paving the way for brutal colonialism.”

The president described British efforts to crush the Kenyan people’s struggle for independence as “monstrous in their brutality” and made it clear that he would not accept the £20 million Britain has paid so far in compensation for victims of torture and repression was deemed inadequate.

“While efforts have been made to atone for the death, injury and suffering inflicted on Kenyan Africans by the colonial government, much remains to be done to achieve full reparations,” he said.

But he praised the king for his “visionary leadership” on the issue, saying: “Your exemplary courage and willingness to shed light on uncomfortable truths that lurk in the dark reaches of our shared experience are… commendable.”

King Charles has expressed his

King Charles has expressed his “deepest sadness and deepest regret” over the atrocities suffered by Kenyans during their struggle for independence from British colonial rule in a speech at a banquet during his state visit to Kenya.

But he stopped short of offering a full apology that survivors of the period and local rights groups pushing for reparations from the British government had demanded.

But he stopped short of offering a full apology that survivors of the period and local rights groups pushing for reparations from the British government had demanded.

“This is a very encouraging first step, under your leadership, to make progress beyond the cautious and ambiguous half-measures of recent years.

“We are therefore confident that, under your visionary leadership, relations between Kenya and the United Kingdom will continue to flourish for the benefit of our two countries and peoples. ‘

The king endeared himself to his audience by using various Swahili expressions and his pronunciation was described as ‘impeccable’.

He emphasized the “special significance” Kenya has for his family, not least his late mother, not least because that was where she discovered she was queen.

But he also sweetly mentioned the Prince and Princess of Wales, saying: ‘It was here, within sight of Mount Kenya, that my son, the Prince of Wales, proposed to his wife, now my beloved daughter-in-law.’

Charles speaks with Kenyan First Lady Rachel Ruto at the state banquet

Charles speaks with Kenyan First Lady Rachel Ruto at the state banquet

He concluded on a positive note, saying in Swahili: ‘Umoja ninguvu’, Unity is strength.

Mwangi Macharia, head of the African Center for Corrective and Preventive Action, a human rights group, said Britain should follow the example of Germany, which has apologized for its abuses in Namibia and agreed to projects worth more than a billion euros to finance.

Nandi King Koitalel Arap Samoei led a decade-long rebellion until he was assassinated by a British colonel in 1905. Over the next few years, the British confiscated most of his people’s land and livestock.

Samoei’s great-grandson Kipchoge araap Chomu has credited the British with contributions to Kenya such as education and public health systems, but said historical injustices must be remedied.

“We must demand a public apology from the British government,” he told Reuters. ‘After an apology, we also expect compensation.’

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After his 7-meter rowboat lost its battery in mid-May while trying to circle the globe, Aaron Carotta was at the mercy of the ocean currents that pulled him across the Pacific for more than a month. When a giant wave knocked his ship upside down, it blew up a leaking life raft and immediately activated […]

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After his 7-meter rowboat lost its battery in mid-May while trying to circle the globe, Aaron Carotta was at the mercy of the ocean currents that pulled him across the Pacific for more than a month.

When a giant wave knocked his ship upside down, it blew up a leaking life raft and immediately activated a distress satellite beacon. He didn’t have much time to wait for help: the water was at his ankles, he was shivering from hypothermia, and a shark circled nearby.

But a few hours later, a US Coast Guard plane came into view – the first plane Mr Carotta, 45, had seen in more than 80 days – and launched a rescue effort.

“It was a sight to behold,” Mr. Carotta said Tuesday, a day after a merchant ship that plucked him from the water dropped him off in Hawaii. He had left Panama in February on a mission to circumnavigate the world.

Newer satellite technologies, especially Starlink internet systems operated by the rocket company SpaceX, have drastically increased the chances of finding people lost at sea. In March, for example, a Starlink connection helped rescuers find the crew of a sailboat that had capsized after colliding with a whale in the Pacific Ocean.

But older satellite rescue technologies can still be very effective, as in the case of Mr. Carotta. In 2021 alone, that was almost 2,500 people rescued as a result of maritime reports via the international satellite network Cospas-Sarsat. The network is used by search and rescue authorities around the world and the notifications are automatic and instantaneous.

“That’s the beauty of the system,” said Douglas Samp, who oversees the Pacific Coast Guard’s search and rescue operations.

Mr. Carotta recuperates in a medical facility after being rescued.Credit…Aaron Carotta

Mr. Carotta’s life as an adventurer began around 2008, when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer and quit his job as a real estate appraiser “hoping to find a more purposeful path”, as he later wrote. He beat cancer and spent six years traveling to dozens of countries, doing charity work and supporting himself as a freelance television producer and presenter.

After a series of personal and professional setbacks, Mr. Carotta, who hails from Louisiana, decided to embark on ambitious waterborne expeditions. A wash a 5,000 mile solo canoe trip from Montana to Florida. Another was his planned trip around the world, which he called a spiritual journey that would last three to five years and help recalibrate his life to “see level.”

But a few weeks after entering the open ocean, the solar panels that power his onboard battery stopped working. He fixed the problem — enough to upload a final video from his phone to Facebook over a Starlink connection in mid-May — but the battery eventually died. That left him with just an iPhone, a GPS tracker and an emergency satellite beacon.

He decided not to set off the beacon because he knew it would trigger an international rescue effort and strain Coast Guard resources. So when his other devices lost power, he navigated with just a compass.

The device indicated that he was on his way to drift into French Polynesia a few weeks later, so he continued to drift in silence. He stuck to a daily routine that he described as “eat, pray, fish.”

“I kept rowing,” Mr. Carotta said. “Like, ‘no problem. I’m in a rowboat. I have this.'”

But as the days passed, concern about Mr. Carotta’s silence grew among people following his journey on social media, his girlfriend, Alison Dawn, said. They were concerned in part because Mr Carotta had expressed concern in his Facebook post in May that a “rogue wave” could capsize his rowing boat, Smiles.

At the end of May, another friend, Rachel Palmer, who lives in New Zealand, decided to notify search and rescue authorities.

“As a friend, what are you doing?” she said in an interview on Wednesday. “You have to do something.”

After an initial international search for him was suspended, another began weeks later, when Mr. Carotta activated his emergency satellite beacon on June 15.

A Coast Guard plane, which had been in the area on another rescue mission, flew four hours to Mr. Carotta’s location, about 1,500 miles northeast of Tahiti. the agency said. Around sunset, it dropped survival gear for him, but headed for Honolulu to refuel before conducting a rescue.

The ocean currents prevented Mr. Carotta, who was wearing only swimming trunks, from accessing the equipment, and he didn’t want to risk swimming because of the circling shark. So he spent the night bobbing in rough seas, waterspouts and battling the cold by curling up into a ball on the floor of the life raft.

“The hypothermia was the killer factor,” he said.

The next day, a merchant ship alerted to its position by the Coast Guard pulled up next to his raft. The crew hoisted him on board with a crane.

“While I can’t quote scriptures, preach a sermon in a parish or claim a perfect past,” said Mr Carotta wrote Tuesday on Facebook, from Honolulu: “I hope this story of a simple effort with human power shows a real effort for purposeful living, where others can try themselves in their own life, with their own ocean and boat.”

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Nina Curtis prepared an exceptional feast for the state dinner between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden. Here’s everything you need to know about the plant-based chef:

Meet Nina Curtis, Vegetable Chef Who Served Her 20 Years For Prime Minister Modi’s State Dinner

The state dinner between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden was an exceptional vegetarian meal in a pavilion on the South Lawn on June 22, 2023. Nina Curtisa plant-based chef from Sacramento, has been invited to serve as the event’s guest chef and will join White House Chef Cris Comerford and Pastry Chef Susie Morrison to create this remarkable cuisine.

WHO IS NINA CURTIS, A PLANT-BASED CHEF?

Chef Nina Curtis is a pioneer and well-known name in the world of vegan cuisine. She has spent over 20 years improving her vegetable cooking skills. Known for her enlightening lectures on nutrition, health and the art of making whole plant-based meals, Nina has designed wellness workouts and runs multiple kitchens to collect beautiful seed-to-table recipes and develop a plant-based gourmet . experience.

NINA CURTIS SERVES AN EXCELLENT VEGAN MENU FOR CITY DINNER

Dishes on the menu include Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms, Rose and Cardamom Strawberry Pie, Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce, Summer Squash, Crispy Millet Biscuits, Marinated Millet and Grilled Corn Kernel Salad and Spicy Avocado Sauce.

CHEF NINA CURTIS, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Notably, Chef Nina Curtis has been featured on major television networks and is regularly asked to speak as a guest speaker at prestigious culinary conferences around the country.

Chef Curtis has assembled and trained a skilled workforce in this role, managing front and back-of-the-house operations to provide delicious and nutritious, plant-based meals to staff members and visitors at Adventist Health Corporate headquarters. She also oversaw educational programs focused on whole plant-based meals, giving presentations encouraging colleagues and visitors to adopt these healthy food choices, which received excellent feedback.

The lavish state dinner feast was put together by US First Lady Jill Biden, special guest chef Nina Curtis and White House chefs, according to ANI.






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McDisappointed! McFlurry fans feast on the restaurant’s new Lotus Biscoff-flavored ‘knock-off’ dessert — which uses caramel instead of the brand’s sauce

McDonald’s fancy new addition to the dessert menu has left fans hungry for more.

The fast food chain released a new Lotus Biscoff McFlurry to its UK restaurants yesterday as part of its summer menu.

Initially, fans of the brand and cookies were delighted with the news, with some saying they couldn’t wait to get their hands on the dessert.

However, many people complained that the treat, which will only be available for six weeks, uses caramel sauce instead of Lotus Biscoff sauce.

Many expressed their disappointment online, with some calling the dessert a “knock-off.”

MailOnline has asked McDonald’s for comment.

A regular Lotus Biscoff McFlurry costs £1.99

Lotus Biscoff McFlurries were released at the McDonald’s UK restaurant yesterday, starting at £1.49 for a mini, with a regular price of £1.99, but fans weren’t convinced

The ingredient that most people seemed to be disappointed with was the frozen yogurt sauce.

“You brought out a Biscoff Mcflurry and didn’t even use Biscoff sauce just biscuits?”

“Bitterly disappointed by this and I hope you guys are disappointed in yourselves,” said one adamant fan.

‘Biscoff McFlurry… 4/10. They use s*** fudge sauce instead of cookie sauce???

“Absolute knock-off,” said another.

“The new Biscoff Mcflurry I had today has no Biscoff sauce.

“It was literally some Biscoff crumb, I thought it was a mistake but apparently that’s right,” one wrote.

“I was really looking forward to a Biscoff McFlurry but just found out the sauce isn’t even Biscoff so what’s the point,” another asked.

One added, “The Biscoff Mcflurry isn’t even real Biscoff sauce, so dead.”

The move to roll out the dessert was in response to customer calls when the announcement read, “You asked for it.” We deliver.’

The dessert has previously been available abroad, but this is the first time British customers can try it.

Disappointed fans took to Twitter to express how they felt let down by the Biscoff McFlurry's lack of Biscoff sauce

Disappointed fans took to Twitter to express how they felt let down by the Biscoff McFlurry’s lack of Biscoff sauce

For fun, a regular will cost you £1.99, or £1.49 for a mini.

Thomas O’Neill, Head of Marketing for McDonald’s UK and Ireland said he was ‘so happy’ to bring the Lotus Biscoff McFlurry to the UK and Ireland, and that it was ‘a long held hope’ for some.

After the news broke on Twitter, users were quick to share their joy.

Biscoff McFlurry is coming to the UK? I’ll be there anyway,” someone said.

Another added: “Finally something to look forward to this summer!”

And another ice cream lover said: ‘Lotus Biscoff is my absolute favourite, this is what I dreamed about.’

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