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Prince Harry: Who is he and why did he write his book about the Royal Family?
The Royal Family is in the news after a book written by Prince Harry speaking about his life and childhood was released.The book – called Spare – sees Harry set out his version of events when it comes to his life in the Royal Family.
Prince Harry is still part of the Royal Family – Harry is still a prince, he is currently fifth in the line of succession for the throne, and holds the title of the Duke of Sussex.But since he and his wife Meghan Markle, also known as the Duchess of Sussex, made the decision to leave life in the Royal Family, they have spoken out about many things they aren’t happy about.
Prince Harry gives his side of the story about his life
Why is everyone talking about Harry and Meghan?
Who is in the Royal Family?
One of the major themes in the book is Harry’s relationship with his brother. He talks about falling out with Prince William, who he says pushed him over during a physical fight.Harry also writes about his feelings towards his stepmother Camila, the Queen consort, his father King Charles, and the late Queen, who was his grandmother.Keep reading to find out more about Prince Harry and what led to him writing his book.
Who is Prince Harry?
Prince Harry is a member of the British Royal Family. He is the younger son of King Charles III and his first wife, Diana, Princess of Wales.Harry has the title the Duke of Sussex.
His older brother is Prince William, formerly known as the Duke of Cambridge, now the Prince of Wales.The father of both boys is King Charles, who as the Queen’s eldest child automatically became the King when his mother died in September last year.His mum Diana, Princess of Wales, was killed in a car accident in 1997 when Harry and William were both children.This is something that had a huge effect on Harry’s life and he has spoken about often, in both his book and TV series.
Why is Prince Harry’s book called Spare?
In the Royal family the first born child of the King is known as the heir – meaning that they are next in line to the throne and will become King or Queen some day.Because Prince William is older than Prince Harry, this means William is the heir.In his book, Harry describes how his father, King Charles, described him as the “spare” son.The title Spare likely refers to how he felt being in his brother’s shadow as the future King got the most attention.
Why did Harry and Meghan step down as working Royals?
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as she was then known, got married on 19 May 2018 it was a time of great celebration.The couple were popular with the public, and had several successful Royal tours abroad including one in Australia.But towards the end of 2019 Prince Harry and Meghan started to speak publicly about some of the struggles they were facing by being under the media spotlight.Soon after this in January 2020 the pair announced the news that they had decided to step back as senior royals.
At the time they said they wanted to “work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen”.
But many royal experts said that their decision and how they told everyone the news had caused “a major rift between Harry and Meghan on one part, and the rest of the Royal Family on the other”.
Since then Harry and Meghan have shared a lot more information about why they wanted to step down, including claims that they felt unsupported in their roles.They have also claimed that palace staff, who they thought would protect them, instead spread false and negative stories about them to the media in order to protect more senior members of the Royal family, including Harry’s brother William.
Why has Prince Harry written his book Spare?
Since stepping down from Royal duties Harry and Meghan have often spoken of wanting to tell “their story”, something which they said they hadn’t been able to do before.But after already giving a high profile interview on US and UK TV with chat show host Oprah and their recent Netflix series, many people say they have now already had many opportunities to tell their story.
Some critics say the reason for the book is for Harry to make money through sharing secrets in a way that Royals would never normally do.While no figure has been officially confirmed, publisher Penguin Random House is rumoured to have paid Harry a $20m (£17m) advance for Spare.In the UK the book will cost £28 for a hardback, and £20 for the audio version.
Have Prince Harry and William been fighting?
Throughout their life, Harry and William have often been seen together laughing, joking and having a close bond.But in the past few years there have been reports that the relationship between Harry and his brother William had become difficult.
It had been thought that the relationship soured when Harry announced he was stepping back from royal duties, but claims in the book suggest difficulties between the brothers started much earlier than this.– BBC
Institute of Hospitality Sri Lanka
The 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the UK-based Institute of Hospitality’s Sri Lanka Chapter was held recently at the Ramada Hotel Colombo,.The event provided an evening of camaraderie , reflection of the past and present achievements,setting new benchmarks for the future
The AGM had the presence of two distinguished guests, the Chief Guest Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, and the Guest of Honour British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Andrew Patrick. Their inspiring speeches were lauded by all hoteliers who were present at the occasion
A special thanks was extended to Robert Richardson, CEO of the Institute of Hospitality UK, along with his team, sponsors, committee members, and all attendees for making the event memorable.
Dr. Harsha Jayasingh, Past President of the Institute of Hospitality (UK) Sri Lanka Chapter, emphasised the Institute’s longstanding history and the strength of its Sri Lankan branch. “The Institute of Hospitality (IH) UK has a history of 86 years, and we are proud to be the Sri Lanka Branch. IH Sri Lanka is much stronger now with many members from all areas of the hospitality industry,” he stated.
Dr. Jayasingh highlighted the significant role of tourism in Sri Lanka’s economy,. He said tourism it is the third-largest source of revenue for the country. “Tourism accounts for about 13.3% of total foreign exchange earnings and employs 450,000 people directly and indirectly. The hospitality industry in this island of pearl holds tremendous potential for economic growth, job creations, and cultural exchange,” he added.
He also pointed out more women should be attracted to the industry and advocated for the use of technology in hospitality sector to attract the younger generation.
The newly appointed Chairman Ramesh Dassanayake spoke about the challenges faced by the industry, including the reluctance of youth to join the sector. . Dassanayake expressed concerns over the migration of staff between hotels and the overall ‘brain drain’ in the sector. ” We must maintain high standards in the hotel We must try to attract tourists to Sri Lanka, we must have with many facilities Hence, hotel schools and other professional institutions involved in skills development mustincrease their intakes,” he pointed out.
Chief Guest Sajith Premadasa emphasised the importance of eco tourism and said “We need to have an environmental policy related to tourism in place,” . .
The 32nd AGM of the Institute of Hospitality UK, Sri Lanka Chapter, was a testament to the strength and potential of Sri Lanka’s hospitality industry. The insights and commitments shared during the event set a new benchmark for the future.(ZC)
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He recognizes human identity beyond boundaries of gender, race, nationality and religion.
Visit of Sri Gurudev to Sri Lanka
Humanitarian, spiritual leader and Global Ambassador of Peace Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (Sri Gurudev) was in Sri Lanka on a three day tour on the invitation of the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dinesh Gunewardene. Gurudev who inspired a wave of volunteerism and service to moot one of the largest volunteer-based organisations in the world – The Art of Living – visited the various projects under the aegis of the foundation and launched twelve vocational and technical centers around the island. He was accompanied by thousands of followers from Sri Lanka and around the world.
Gurudev who visited Sri Lanka for the sixth time also had a first day cover launched in honour of his visit. He is a strong proponent of spreading happiness, using the unique Sudarshan Kriya, yoga, meditation and practical wisdom to unite people, empower individuals and transform communities. His programmes provide techniques and tools to live a deeper, more joyous life, while his non-profit organisations recognize the human identity beyond the boundaries of gender, race, nationality and religion.
The Art of Living which has more than 30,000 teachers and over one million volunteers across 180 countries has touched in excess of five hundred million people around the world. CNN called it “Life Changing” and The Washington Post headlined it, “Fresh air to millions”.
In Trincomalee, Gurudev met with war victims and had a heartwarming engagement with the children from the children’s homes run by the Foundation. He also visited the Koneswara Temple in Trincomalee and graced the Kumbhabhishekam at Seetha ecogPnize the human identity beyond the boundaries of gender, race, nationality and religion. Amman temple at Nuwara Eliya. He held discussions with the trustees on the progress of the foundation’s social service projects, while also holding a special event – Ekamuthuwa – attended by a large number of dignitaries and his devotees from around the world.
His time with the Prime Minister was spent discussing the prospects of unity in diversity and uniting Sri Lanka by adding happiness into the formula of living. In addition he had discussions with the Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, prominent business stewards and civil society leaders.
by Zanita Careem
Envison your dream wedding day come to life at the Epitome Hotel, a prestigious city hotel in Kurunegala offering an unrivalled luxury rendors experience for weddings.
The venue is designed to embody opulence and luxury from all quarters for a spectacular wedding in kurunegala,Thier ballroom is the largest banquet facility in Sri Lanka It can be divided into six luxurious pillarless wedding halls on the ground floor and 25pax smaller banquet halls.
It can be easily named as a five star heaven in the heart of the city contributing to a myriad of immense experiences tailored to inspire and delight wedding experiences.
From opulent décor set up to exquisite table decor, lavish food, every detail is meticulously curated to spark your imagination and ignite creativity for a perfect wedding. The previous prestigious wedding shows season one and season two attracted large crowds
were unique events which gave the wedding vendors and potential clients had an opportunity to connect and interact with each other. Beyond being a showcase it was a chance for the wedding vendors to unite and contribute to the vibrancy of the wedding industry. The wedding show covered all area of the bridal industry providing a comprehensive variety of bridal supplies from Sri lanka and became the most popular bridal exhibitions in Kurunegala.This bridal exhibitions allowed brides and grooms to experience first hand the products and services available from suppliers in Sri Lanka
These wedding shows held at The Epitome created a benchmark and gave an opportunity for vendors to create connections to the utmost satisfaction said Harshan Lakshita Executive Director. of the magnificent Hotel
Our wedding shows featured experts and professionals in every field‘ It covered all areas of the bridal industry provided a comprehensive variety of bridal supplies from Sri lanka and became most popular bridal exhibition in this region.We are always open to everyone to join us at our wedding shows in the future. It is an opportunity to discover the incredible talent within our local wedding and bridal vendors to make meaningful relationships and plan thier special day at our breathtaking hotel The Epitome said General Manager Kavinda Caldera
The Epitome Hotel’s bridal show which will be held end of June will buzz with great ideas,advice and inspiration for all those who plan thier dream wedding
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The Hotel Epitome’s Wedding Season 3 will marked excellence, celebration and inspiration for those in the wedding industry. The exhibition halls will resonate with ideas on exquisite bridal wear to decor, florists , photography etc and showshowcase the rich tapestry of talent within the local wedding industry. .
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