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A year after Elizabeth II, Charles III left his mark on the British monarchy, a reign that is often seen as a transition to the reign of his son William. Freddie Mercury’s piano sells for more than $2 million Paraguayan supermodel Nadia Ferreira accompanied husband Marc Anthony to unveil a plaque in his honor on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, singer Bruce Springsteen announced Tour canceled.

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National mourning, a grand coronation, a new prime minister, official commitments and family scandals: the 74-year-old monarch’s first year has largely featured protocol, alternating between historical moments and a more traditional agenda for the 15-nation head of state. Function.

While he was Prince of Wales, he was known for his strong stance on issues such as the environment, organic farming and education.

“The transition has been much smoother than some people expected, and they were surprised by how well Carlos seemed to adapt,” said Pauline McLaren, a professor at Royal Holloway University.

There are currently no public events planned to mark the throne anniversary of the monarch, who is currently at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022, after a record-breaking seventy-year reign. He was 96 years old.

Charles and Camilla were crowned in a lavish coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6 in front of thousands of guests, embodying respect for long tradition and the development of a monarchy that many Britons consider outdated desire.

MacLaren said there would be “some minor changes, but it will set the stage for (his son and heir) William to be the real modernizer of the monarchy.”

Although Charles is not as beloved as the late Queen or William, 41, his popularity has grown.

According to a Yougov poll, 55% of Britons have a positive view of him, compared with 44% a year ago.

His first Christmas message, a tradition in the country, was watched by a record 10.6 million viewers.

During his many travels, Charles III, often accompanied by his wife Camilla, showed an approachable and enthusiastic side, which was completely different from the reserved character of Elizabeth II.

“Even the official photos they released were more relaxed… a little more human,” said Jonathan Spangler, a historian at the University of Manchester.

McLaren insisted he had managed to be “humble and approachable” at a difficult economic time in the UK amid a cost-of-living crisis.

In his opinion, his only communication error so far was when he received a defective pen to sign a document, but he reacted impatiently.

However, the anti-monarchy movement has intensified since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with Charles repeatedly met with boos and protest banners.

Historian Anna Whitelock says there has so far been no “defining moment” in the reign of a monarch who inspired little enthusiasm.

He noted that “important questions remain outstanding”, such as his response to calls for an apology for Britain’s colonial legacy or its tax benefits.

He has made only one official trip to Germany so far, with a state visit to France scheduled for March postponed due to protests against pension reform in the country.

According to British media reports, he will resume his travels at the end of September and may then visit Africa.

However, it has hosted several foreign leaders such as US President Joe Biden, South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky.

Queen Elizabeth II had a special interest in the Commonwealth that brought together former British colonies, but her son Charles “has taken a more global approach, which is an interesting change,” Jonathan Spangler observes, He highlighted his commitment to climate change or defending Ukrainian refugees.

The saga of his younger son Henry and his wife Meghan comes after they published their memoirs and a family-attacking documentary filmed by the US-based couple. The new episode marred the beginning of his reign. .real.

“Carlos handled it very well. “He lived by the Queen’s motto: ‘Don’t explain, don’t complain,'” McLaren said.

The monarch will deliver his first opening speech as monarch at a parliamentary session on November 7.

Legendary American rocker Bruce Springsteen announced this week that he will postpone his concerts in the United States in September to treat a peptic ulcer.

“His medical advisors have decided to postpone the remainder of his September concerts,” Springsteen’s team said on Instagram.

The 73-year-old veteran rocker said he was “heartbroken” to have to postpone the show. “We will be back to resume these shows and more,” he wrote.

“We had a great time at the US concert and we hope to have many more great times. We will be back soon,” he added.

Springsteen has been touring with his “E Street Band” since the beginning of the year. In August, he postponed two concerts due to an unknown illness.

Springsteen, the author of hits such as “Streets of Philadelphia” and “Dancing in the Dark,” has sold more than 150 million records.

According to the Mayo Clinic, peptic ulcers are open sores that form on the lining of the stomach and upper part of the small intestine. The most common symptom is abdominal pain.

Paraguayan supermodel Nadia Ferreira was a close presence at a tribute to her husband, singer Marc Anthony, on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last Thursday. Very excited to unveil his star. The former beauty queen showed off her green, almost emerald design for the cameras.

As can be seen in the broadcast of the event, Marc Anthony came to the Hollywood Walk of Fame with his wife Nadia Ferreira in order to discover his precious recognition: his name is engraved on a stone in the famous 6284 block of Hollywood Boulevard on a star. .

To the surprise of the Paraguayan supermodel and salsa singer, David Beckham made a surprise appearance at the awards ceremony to express his support for Marc Anthony, who has been his comrade and unconditional friend for many years. After unveiling the star, the famous singer received jubilant screams and applause from nearby fans.

Like Salsero’s wife, the artist’s children together with the model Dayanara Torres were also present at the ceremony. Cristian Muñiz and Ryan Muñiz, the culmination of their association with the 1993 Miss Universe, were delighted to accompany their father to such an important event.

As the supermodel shared, her children accompanied them on the flight, but she was unable to attend her father’s award ceremony due to her young age.

Last Wednesday, Freddie Mercury’s piano sold in London for nearly $2.2 million as part of an auction organized by Sotheby’s that included items belonging to the charismatic Thousands of items from the quintessential Queen singer.

A beard adorns the facade of Sotheby’s London headquarters. Inside, the beat of the first few minutes of the event was to the famous song “We will rock you.”

A total of 1,400 items related to the singer, who died of AIDS in 1991 at the age of 45, were auctioned. The 59 lots awarded on Wednesday have a total value of 12,172.29 billion pounds ($15.4 million).

The most valuable item is a Yamaha piano, worth £1.742 billion, on which Mercury wrote nearly all of his best songs.

Sotheby’s said the asking price set a record for the composer’s piano, although the auction house estimated its value at between £2 million and £3 million.

Mercury bought it for £1 million in 1975, following an exhaustive six-month search for “the ideal instrument to bring his compositions to life”.

Another highly sought-after lot was a manuscript of Queen’s hit Bohemian Rhapsody, written by Mercury, which sold for £1.379 million ($1.7 million), beating the £800,000-£1.2 million range valuation.

The collection was sold by Mary Austin, a close friend who later became Mercury’s fiancée.

“Mary Austin lived with the collection and cared for it for more than thirty years,” Gabriel Heaton, a specialist in books and manuscripts at Sotheby’s, told AFP.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Mercury Phoenix Trust and the Elton John AIDS Foundation, two organizations dedicated to the fight against AIDS.