• The Duchess of Cambridge wears a white dress coat, thought to be Alexander McQueen, with a black and white Philip Treacy hat and a pair of sapphire earrings for Trooping the Colour. PA
    The Duchess of Cambridge wears a white dress coat, thought to be Alexander McQueen, with a black and white Philip Treacy hat and a pair of sapphire earrings for Trooping the Colour. PA
  • Queen Elizabeth II wore a summery shade of light blue to watch the Trooping the Colour parade. PA
    Queen Elizabeth II wore a summery shade of light blue to watch the Trooping the Colour parade. PA
  • Left; Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, who wore a blue striped dress coat and wide-brimmed blue hat. Right; Kate, Duchess of Cambridge. Reuters
    Left; Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, who wore a blue striped dress coat and wide-brimmed blue hat. Right; Kate, Duchess of Cambridge. Reuters
  • Sophie, Countess of Wessex, wears a pink gingham dress coat with a pink hat. Getty Images
    Sophie, Countess of Wessex, wears a pink gingham dress coat with a pink hat. Getty Images
  • The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's children Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte. Getty Images
    The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's children Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte. Getty Images
  • Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn. AFP
    Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn. AFP

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Royal fashion at platinum jubilee celebrations: who wore what at Trooping the Colour

The British monarchy turned out in force to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne

Farah Andrews
Farah Andrews

June 02, 2022

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Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee celebrations are under way with Trooping the Colour, a military parade watched by members of the royal family.

But, more importantly, who wore what on the day?

The queen was dressed in a summery shade of light blue at the Buckingham Palace event. Her coat had white detailing and, true to form, the monarch accessorised her ensemble with a hat of the same shade. She watched proceedings with her cousin the Duke of Kent.

Queen Elizabeth II watching the ceremony. PA
Queen Elizabeth II watching the ceremony. PA

Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, chose a white dress coat, thought to be by British design house Alexander McQueen, with a black and white Philip Treacy hat, a pair of sapphire earrings that belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales and a clutch bag by Scottish brand Strathberry.

Future queen consort, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, wore a striped blue dress coat with a light blue wide-brimmed hat.

The Duchess of Cornwall and the Duchess of Cambridge, with Prince George, during Trooping the Colour on Thursday. PA
The Duchess of Cornwall and the Duchess of Cambridge, with Prince George, during Trooping the Colour on Thursday. PA

The duchesses arrived at the Horse Guards Parade together in a carriage with Kate's children, Prince George, 8, Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince Louis, 4.

Prince George wore a suit, befitting the occasion, while Princess Charlotte wore a blue dress with a blue bow, and Prince Louis wore a sailor-style shirt.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex watched the proceedings from the Major General’s Office, with other members of the royal family.

Meghan wore an off-the-shoulder navy blue dress thought to be by Roland Mouret, with a wide-brimmed white hat with a navy bow by milliner Stephen Jones.

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, ride in a carriage during the parade in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee on Thursday. Reuters
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, ride in a carriage during the parade in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee on Thursday. Reuters

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, travelled in a carriage with her husband Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, who was wearing military uniform, and children James, Viscount Severn, 14, and Lady Louise Windsor, 18.

The countess wore a pink gingham dress coat with a matching hat.

The queen's granddaughter Princess Eugenie watched the festivities from a London rooftop with her husband, Jack Brooksbank, and son, August, 1.

She shared a collection of photos on her Instagram, describing it as "the most perfect day to celebrate 70 years".

She was wearing a light blue chiffon and lace dress by Self-Portrait, with a coffee-coloured hat.

Prince Charles, Prince William and Princess Anne all took part in the parade, wearing military uniform.

What is Trooping the Colour?

The queen's guards march during Trooping the Colour on June 2. Getty Images
The queen's guards march during Trooping the Colour on June 2. Getty Images

Taking place at the Horse Guards Parade, a ceremonial ground in St James's Park, Trooping the Colour is an annual military parade, held to mark the British monarch's official birthday.

It has been the traditional celebration for British kings and queens for more than 260 years.

See highlights from day one of the platinum jubilee celebrations:

  • Britain's Queen Elizabeth II leads the lighting of the principal jubilee beacon, part of the platinum jubilee celebrations, at Windsor Castle. Reuters
    Britain's Queen Elizabeth II leads the lighting of the principal jubilee beacon, part of the platinum jubilee celebrations, at Windsor Castle. Reuters
  • Fireworks explode above Blackpool Tower to celebrate the jubilee. Reuters
    Fireworks explode above Blackpool Tower to celebrate the jubilee. Reuters
  • The 'Tree Of Trees' by designer Thomas Heatherwick at a special ceremony for the lighting of the principal beacon at Buckingham Palace, London. AFP
    The 'Tree Of Trees' by designer Thomas Heatherwick at a special ceremony for the lighting of the principal beacon at Buckingham Palace, London. AFP
  • Thousands wait for the royal family to appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, on the first day of celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee. AP
    Thousands wait for the royal family to appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, on the first day of celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee. AP
  • The Trooping the Colour ceremony is carried out at Horse Guards, London. AP
    The Trooping the Colour ceremony is carried out at Horse Guards, London. AP
  • French President Emmanuel Macron stands next to British ambassador to France Menna Rawlings, after rekindling the flame under the Arc de Triomphe in Paris to mark the British queen's platinum jubilee. Reuters
    French President Emmanuel Macron stands next to British ambassador to France Menna Rawlings, after rekindling the flame under the Arc de Triomphe in Paris to mark the British queen's platinum jubilee. Reuters
  • Francis Mwangi, 13, uses an Oculus virtual reality headset to visit Buckingham Palace virtually during platinum jubilee celebrations in Nyeri, Kenya. Reuters
    Francis Mwangi, 13, uses an Oculus virtual reality headset to visit Buckingham Palace virtually during platinum jubilee celebrations in Nyeri, Kenya. Reuters
  • The Red Arrows perform a flypast over the Horse Guards parade, London. Trooping The Colour is a military ceremony performed by regiments of the British Army. It has taken place since the mid-17th century. Getty Images
    The Red Arrows perform a flypast over the Horse Guards parade, London. Trooping The Colour is a military ceremony performed by regiments of the British Army. It has taken place since the mid-17th century. Getty Images
  • Prince Louis holds his ears as he stands next to Queen Elizabeth, his mother Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte and Prince George to watch a special flypast from the Buckingham Palace balcony. AFP
    Prince Louis holds his ears as he stands next to Queen Elizabeth, his mother Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte and Prince George to watch a special flypast from the Buckingham Palace balcony. AFP
  • Crowds gather to watch a flypast by the Red Arrows during Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubilee celebrations. EPA
    Crowds gather to watch a flypast by the Red Arrows during Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubilee celebrations. EPA
  • Royal fans wear Queen Elizabeth masks during jubilee celebrations. EPA
    Royal fans wear Queen Elizabeth masks during jubilee celebrations. EPA
  • Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince Charles greet royal well-wishers near Buckingham Palace. Bloomberg
    Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince Charles greet royal well-wishers near Buckingham Palace. Bloomberg
  • Spectators watch the RAF flypast on The Mall after the Trooping the Colour parade in London. Getty Images
    Spectators watch the RAF flypast on The Mall after the Trooping the Colour parade in London. Getty Images
  • The RAF flypast on The Mall to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on February 6, 1952. Getty Images
    The RAF flypast on The Mall to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on February 6, 1952. Getty Images
  • From left, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Prince of Wales , Queen Elizabeth II , the Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, and the Duke of Cambridge, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to view the RAF flypast on day one of the platinum jubilee celebrations. PA
    From left, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Prince of Wales , Queen Elizabeth II , the Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, and the Duke of Cambridge, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to view the RAF flypast on day one of the platinum jubilee celebrations. PA
  • Members of the public fill The Mall ahead of a fly-past over Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour in London. Trooping The Colour, also known as The Queen's Birthday Parade, is a military ceremony performed by regiments of the British Army that has taken place since the mid-17th century. Getty Images
    Members of the public fill The Mall ahead of a fly-past over Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour in London. Trooping The Colour, also known as The Queen's Birthday Parade, is a military ceremony performed by regiments of the British Army that has taken place since the mid-17th century. Getty Images
  • Members of the Honourable Artillery Company perform a gun salute during celebrations to mark the platinum jubilee of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, at the Tower of London. Reuters
    Members of the Honourable Artillery Company perform a gun salute during celebrations to mark the platinum jubilee of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, at the Tower of London. Reuters
  • The Royal Gun Salute in Cardiff to mark the start of the platinum jubilee weekend. AP
    The Royal Gun Salute in Cardiff to mark the start of the platinum jubilee weekend. AP
  • Queen Elizabeth II watches from the balcony during Trooping the Colour at Horse Guards Parade, central London, on day one of the platinum jubilee weekend celebrations. PA
    Queen Elizabeth II watches from the balcony during Trooping the Colour at Horse Guards Parade, central London, on day one of the platinum jubilee weekend celebrations. PA
  • Prince Charles being driven to the parade. Getty
    Prince Charles being driven to the parade. Getty
  • Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, with Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge at the Trooping the Colour parade. Getty
    Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, with Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge at the Trooping the Colour parade. Getty
  • Police officers intervene as protesters try to disrupt the ceremony during the queen's platinum Jubilee celebrations on The Mall in London. Reuters
    Police officers intervene as protesters try to disrupt the ceremony during the queen's platinum Jubilee celebrations on The Mall in London. Reuters
  • The Mall is packed for the wekeend's celebrations. PA
    The Mall is packed for the wekeend's celebrations. PA
  • The Kings Troop of the Royal Horse Artillery ride down The Mall on their way to fire the ceremonial gun. AP
    The Kings Troop of the Royal Horse Artillery ride down The Mall on their way to fire the ceremonial gun. AP
  • (L-R) Prince George of Cambridge, Prince Louis of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge travel in a horse-drawn carriage during Trooping The Colour. Getty
    (L-R) Prince George of Cambridge, Prince Louis of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge travel in a horse-drawn carriage during Trooping The Colour. Getty
  • An Irish wolfhound leads as soldiers march along The Mall. AP
    An Irish wolfhound leads as soldiers march along The Mall. AP
  • Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex ride in a carriage as the Royal Procession leaves Buckingham Palace for the Trooping the Color ceremony. AP
    Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex ride in a carriage as the Royal Procession leaves Buckingham Palace for the Trooping the Color ceremony. AP
  • The BT tower in central London bears a message to Queen Elizabeth II. AFP
    The BT tower in central London bears a message to Queen Elizabeth II. AFP
  • The 206 Battery of the Royal Artillery, the Ulster Gunners, fire a midday commemorative gun salute in honour of the beginning of the queen's platinum jubilee celebrations, at Hillsborough Castle, Northern Ireland. Reuters
    The 206 Battery of the Royal Artillery, the Ulster Gunners, fire a midday commemorative gun salute in honour of the beginning of the queen's platinum jubilee celebrations, at Hillsborough Castle, Northern Ireland. Reuters
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge is illuminated in 'Royal Purple' to mark the 70th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
    Sydney Harbour Bridge is illuminated in 'Royal Purple' to mark the 70th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
  • The 105th Regiment Royal Artillery, The Scottish and Ulster Gunners during the royal gun salute at Edinburgh Castle. PA
    The 105th Regiment Royal Artillery, The Scottish and Ulster Gunners during the royal gun salute at Edinburgh Castle. PA
  • Marching in Horse Guards Parade, central London. Getty
    Marching in Horse Guards Parade, central London. Getty
  • People gather at The Mall in London to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee. Reuters
    People gather at The Mall in London to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee. Reuters
  • Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, is driven along The Mall. Huge crowds are expected in the city as the UK marks the jubilee. AFP
    Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, is driven along The Mall. Huge crowds are expected in the city as the UK marks the jubilee. AFP
  • The Band of the Welsh Guards make their way to the Trooping the Colour event in London. AP
    The Band of the Welsh Guards make their way to the Trooping the Colour event in London. AP
  • The platinum jubilee marks the 70th anniversary of the queen taking the throne. Reuters
    The platinum jubilee marks the 70th anniversary of the queen taking the throne. Reuters
  • Jubilant crowds in London. Reuters
    Jubilant crowds in London. Reuters
  • A Buckingham Palace staff member cleans the balcony where the queen is expected to wave to well-wishers. AFP
    A Buckingham Palace staff member cleans the balcony where the queen is expected to wave to well-wishers. AFP
  • A man walks his corgis Chuckles and Bunting down The Mall during the celebrations. Reuters
    A man walks his corgis Chuckles and Bunting down The Mall during the celebrations. Reuters
  • Police officers cycle down The Mall. Reuters
    Police officers cycle down The Mall. Reuters
  • The Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery fires field guns at Point Jerningham, to mark the 70th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, in Wellington, New Zealand. AP
    The Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery fires field guns at Point Jerningham, to mark the 70th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, in Wellington, New Zealand. AP
  • The official platinum jubilee portrait of Queen Elizabeth, taken at Windsor Castle recently. Photo: Buckingham Palace
    The official platinum jubilee portrait of Queen Elizabeth, taken at Windsor Castle recently. Photo: Buckingham Palace
  • Larry the Cat, Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, sits outside Downing Street, London, adorned in bunting before the platinum jubilee celebrations, in London. AP
    Larry the Cat, Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, sits outside Downing Street, London, adorned in bunting before the platinum jubilee celebrations, in London. AP
  • A look-alike of Queen Elizabeth waves at people in London. The queen's platinum jubilee will be celebrated from June 2 to June 5 to mark the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne on February 6, 1952. EPA
    A look-alike of Queen Elizabeth waves at people in London. The queen's platinum jubilee will be celebrated from June 2 to June 5 to mark the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne on February 6, 1952. EPA
  • People walk along The Mall in London, before the start of the Queen's platinum jubilee weekend. AP
    People walk along The Mall in London, before the start of the Queen's platinum jubilee weekend. AP
  • Joseph Afrane, 58, originally from Ghana, lives in Battersea, London, and is planning to attend all the official platinum jubilee events. PA
    Joseph Afrane, 58, originally from Ghana, lives in Battersea, London, and is planning to attend all the official platinum jubilee events. PA
  • Twins Linda Whitfield and Janice Jones, 59, from County Durham, are camping on The Mall to ensure they have a good view of the celebrations. PA
    Twins Linda Whitfield and Janice Jones, 59, from County Durham, are camping on The Mall to ensure they have a good view of the celebrations. PA
  • Members of the public walk through Piccadilly Circus before the platinum jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth. AFP
    Members of the public walk through Piccadilly Circus before the platinum jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth. AFP

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Director: Laxman Utekar

Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna, Diana Penty, Vineet Kumar Singh, Rashmika Mandanna

Rating: 1/5

INFO
Our family matters legal consultant

Name: Hassan Mohsen Elhais

Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.

The biog

Favourite food: Fish and seafood

Favourite hobby: Socialising with friends

Favourite quote: You only get out what you put in!

Favourite country to visit: Italy

Favourite film: Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.

Family: We all have one!

Expert input

If you had all the money in the world, what’s the one sneaker you would buy or create?

“There are a few shoes that have ‘grail’ status for me. But the one I have always wanted is the Nike x Patta x Parra Air Max 1 - Cherrywood. To get a pair in my size brand new is would cost me between Dh8,000 and Dh 10,000.” Jack Brett

“If I had all the money, I would approach Nike and ask them to do my own Air Force 1, that’s one of my dreams.” Yaseen Benchouche

“There’s nothing out there yet that I’d pay an insane amount for, but I’d love to create my own shoe with Tinker Hatfield and Jordan.” Joshua Cox

“I think I’d buy a defunct footwear brand; I’d like the challenge of reinterpreting a brand’s history and changing options.” Kris Balerite

 “I’d stir up a creative collaboration with designers Martin Margiela of the mixed patchwork sneakers, and Yohji Yamamoto.” Hussain Moloobhoy

“If I had all the money in the world, I’d live somewhere where I’d never have to wear shoes again.” Raj Malhotra

Rafael Nadal's record at the MWTC

2009 Finalist

2010 Champion

Jan 2011 Champion

Dec 2011 Semi-finalist

Dec 2012 Did not play

Dec 2013 Semi-finalist

2015 Semi-finalist

Jan 2016 Champion

Dec 2016 Champion

2017 Did not play

 

The White Lotus: Season three

Creator: Mike White

Starring: Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Natasha Rothwell

Rating: 4.5/5

Desert Warrior

Starring: Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Ben Kingsley

Director: Rupert Wyatt

Rating: 3/5

One in nine do not have enough to eat

Created in 1961, the World Food Programme is pledged to fight hunger worldwide as well as providing emergency food assistance in a crisis.

One of the organisation’s goals is the Zero Hunger Pledge, adopted by the international community in 2015 as one of the 17 Sustainable Goals for Sustainable Development, to end world hunger by 2030.

The WFP, a branch of the United Nations, is funded by voluntary donations from governments, businesses and private donations.

Almost two thirds of its operations currently take place in conflict zones, where it is calculated that people are more than three times likely to suffer from malnutrition than in peaceful countries.

It is currently estimated that one in nine people globally do not have enough to eat.

On any one day, the WFP estimates that it has 5,000 lorries, 20 ships and 70 aircraft on the move.

Outside emergencies, the WFP provides school meals to up to 25 million children in 63 countries, while working with communities to improve nutrition. Where possible, it buys supplies from developing countries to cut down transport cost and boost local economies.

 

West Asia Premiership

Dubai Hurricanes 58-10 Dubai Knights Eagles

Dubai Tigers 5-39 Bahrain

Jebel Ali Dragons 16-56 Abu Dhabi Harlequins

Who's who in Yemen conflict

Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government

Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south

Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory

While you're here
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Roll of honour 2019-2020

Dubai Rugby Sevens
Winners: Dubai Hurricanes
Runners up: Bahrain

West Asia Premiership
Winners: Bahrain
Runners up: UAE Premiership

UAE Premiership
}Winners: Dubai Exiles
Runners up: Dubai Hurricanes

UAE Division One
Winners: Abu Dhabi Saracens
Runners up: Dubai Hurricanes II

UAE Division Two
Winners: Barrelhouse
Runners up: RAK Rugby

TOUCH RULES

Touch is derived from rugby league. Teams consist of up to 14 players with a maximum of six on the field at any time.

Teams can make as many substitutions as they want during the 40 minute matches.

Similar to rugby league, the attacking team has six attempts - or touches - before possession changes over.

A touch is any contact between the player with the ball and a defender, and must be with minimum force.

After a touch the player performs a “roll-ball” - similar to the play-the-ball in league - stepping over or rolling the ball between the feet.

At the roll-ball, the defenders have to retreat a minimum of five metres.

A touchdown is scored when an attacking player places the ball on or over the score-line.

UAE v Ireland

1st ODI, UAE win by 6 wickets

2nd ODI, January 12

3rd ODI, January 14

4th ODI, January 16

Updated: June 03, 2022, 12:32 PM
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