British veterans of the Korean War were commemorated in a Buckingham Palace event marking the conflict’s 70th anniversary, hosted by Princess Anne and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, with King Charles conveying his appreciation through a speech read by Princess Anne.
King Charles recently honoured British veterans of the Korean War in a special reception held at Buckingham Palace, marking the 70th anniversary of the conflict. The event, intended to commemorate the veterans’ dedication and sacrifices during the ‘Forgotten War’, was hosted in the King’s name by Princess Anne and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, due to the King’s absence for health reasons. King Charles, currently undergoing cancer treatment, conveyed his appreciation and respect for the veterans through a speech read by the Princess Royal. The gathering brought together approximately 200 veterans, alongside representatives from the Republic of Korea and the Ministry of Defence, to reflect on their service and the enduring legacy of their efforts for peace.
In other royal news, a case of mistaken identity involving Princess Kate and her lookalike created a stir. Heidi Agan, who has been impersonating Princess Kate for 12 years, found herself at the centre of speculation following a sighting of Prince William with a woman presumed to be Kate at Windsor Farm Shop. Agan clarified that she was not the person with William, stating she was teaching at a dance and theatre group at the time. She also emphasized the importance of respecting Princess Kate’s privacy, especially in light of recent concerns over the Duchess’s health following surgery. Kensington Palace has announced that the Duchess is expected to resume her royal duties after Easter.
BBC reporter Sonja McLaughlan faced criticism for contributing to the speculation around the alleged sighting of Kate’s “lookalike” with Prince William. McLaughlan’s comments on social media, suggesting the woman seen with William might not have been Kate, sparked backlash from royal fans and calls for accountability over the spread of baseless conspiracy theories. This incident adds to a series of controversies involving the royal family, including a recent photo-editing scandal. The BBC has declined to comment on the situation surrounding McLaughlan’s remarks, and Kensington Palace has not issued a response.
