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St George’s Day: Who was the dragon-slayer and why is he England’s patron saint?

St George’s Day: Who was the dragon-slayer and why is he England’s patron saint?

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more England’s patron saint, St George, will be celebrated this Thursday 23 April. The day is synonymous with public displays of the English flag – the red cross on a white background – and is celebrated by Christian churches. Though English schoolchildren learn of a dragon-slaying knight, there is much more to the story of historical figure of St George. We explore the legend’s origins and other countries that honour him as their patron saint. Who was he? According to legend, St George was a Roman soldier born in what is now modern-day Turkey in around 280AD and died around 303. Very little is known about his early life but it is believed he was born to a wealthy Christian noble family. When he grew …

King Charles to be royal patron of new charity in honour of Queen Elizabeth II | UK News

King Charles to be royal patron of new charity in honour of Queen Elizabeth II | UK News

Published by Sam Flores

The King will be named as the royal patron of the Queen Elizabeth Trust – a new charity commemorating the late Queen. Queen Elizabeth II died aged 96 on 8 September 2022. Her 100th birthday would have taken place on Tuesday. Set up as one of three projects honouring the Queen’s legacy, the independent Queen Elizabeth Trust will offer grants for UK communities to develop and regenerate shared spaces. It’s set to be formally unveiled on Tuesday, along with the National Memorial landmark and gardens in St James’s Park, and the Digital Memorial tribute to her life and service. In support of the new charity, the government will make a one-off £40m endowment to start the projects. These could include developing underused buildings, green spaces and neighbourhood hubs in UK communities. You need javascript enabled to view this content Enable javascript to share Share From 2023: King marks anniversary of late Queen’s death Read more from Sky News:Civil servants knew weeks ago Mandelson failed security vettingNo hazardous items found near Israeli embassy Sir Damon Buffini, …

Patron Gallery Adds Miao Wang to Its Roster—and More Industry Moves

Patron Gallery Adds Miao Wang to Its Roster—and More Industry Moves

Published by José Betancourt

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in On Balance, the ARTnews newsletter about the art market and beyond. Sign up here to receive it every Wednesday. Industry Moves Patron Gallery Adds Miao Wang to Its Roster: The Chicago-based painter will be featured in a two-artist presentation with Alice Tippit at Expo Chicago next week. Open Restitution Africa Launches AI-Powered Restitution Data Platform: The initiative has released a publicly accessible, bilingual database, alongside an AI tool that allows communities, researchers, and cultural professionals to query the archive for practical guidance on return processes. Related Articles Jessica Silverman Adds Koak to Its Roster: The California-based Neo-Pop painter will have her first solo show with the San Francisco gallery in March 2027. A selection of her work will appear at Expo Chicago next week. Sundaram Tagore Gallery Opens London Space: With spaces in New York and Singapore, the gallery known for its focus on diasporic artists will open a multilevel space on Pall Mall featuring two floors of exhibition space, a private viewing room, and a venue for screenings and performances. Anat Ebgi Adds Veronica Fernandez to Its Roster: The Los Angeles–based painter has previously shown with Night Gallery, Pippy Houldsworth, and …

Princess Eugenie steps down as patron of anti-slavery charity

Princess Eugenie steps down as patron of anti-slavery charity

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Princess Eugenie is reported to have stepped down as patron of charity Anti-Slavery International, the oldest human rights organisation in the world. The move comes after emails released by the US government revealed further details about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s relationship with the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. Her profile has been removed from the charity’s website, which previously hailed her work “across the board with leaders in the fight against modern slavery”. She has not commented on her father’s relationship with Epstein or the allegations made against him by Virginia Giuffre. In a statement to The Observer, Anti-Slavery International said: “After seven years, our patronage from HRH Princess Eugenie of York has come to an end. We thank the Princess very much for her support for Anti-Slavery International. We hope that she continues to work to end slavery for good and deliver freedom for everyone.” open image …

How to Make Official Cocktail of Grammys 2026: Patrón Golden Record

How to Make Official Cocktail of Grammys 2026: Patrón Golden Record

Published by Daniella Wilson

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. The stars were out on Sunday and, as is tradition, they were sipping on the evening’s signature cocktail. Fittingly titled “The Golden Record,” this year’s creation is centered around Patrón, the Official Tequila Partner of the 2026 Grammy Awards. With its deep roots in music culture, Patrón’s partnership with the awards show makes perfect sense. From Taylor Swift and Miranda Lambert to Lil Jon and Robin Thicke, artists have featured the spirit in over 400 songs, with recognition across a wide range of musical genres. In the late ’90s and 2000s, Patrón became a hip-hop symbol of success and celebration, a legacy that’s cemented it as one of the most referenced alcohol brands in music history. Patrón Golden Record Cocktail. Patrón Cut to Grammy week 2026: Patrón debuted The Golden Record cocktail. Kehlani, Leon Thomas, Mustard, Becky G and FKA Twigs were just a handful of stars caught on camera celebrating with …

Humanists UK mourns patron Colin Pickthall (1944–2025) – Humanists UK

Humanists UK mourns patron Colin Pickthall (1944–2025) – Humanists UK

Published by Sam Flores

Humanists UK is saddened to learn of the death of its patron, Colin Pickthall, the former Member of Parliament for West Lancashire and a dedicated humanist, aged 81.  Born in 1944, Colin studied English literature and history at the University of Wales before completing an MA at Lancaster with the thesis The Influence of Socialism on 20th Century British Poetry. He was a lecturer, as well as member of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament before his election to the UK Parliament in 1992, where he served his constituents until his retirement in 2005. Throughout his parliamentary career, his humanist values were evident in his tireless campaigning for animal welfare and environmental protection. A staunch opponent of hunting and hare coursing, he advocated for a society where kindness and compassion are extended to all sentient beings. So effective was his campaigning that pro-hunt supporters left a dead fox on his doorstep in 2005. He was an active member of the All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group (APPHG) and a consistent voice for secularism in education. In 2001, Colin …

The patron saint of 2025 is . . . Gwyneth Paltrow?

The patron saint of 2025 is . . . Gwyneth Paltrow?

Published by Sam Flores

If there’s one person who knows how to let a particularly awful year glide off her lithe, pilates-perfect back, it’s Gwyneth Paltrow. Whether she’s coining her divorce from Coldplay lead Chris Martin as a “conscious uncoupling” or forgetting which Marvel movies she made two-minute appearances in, the sometimes-acting, always-influencing Paltrow has made a career out of being nonchalant. Wriggling out of a year like 2025 seemingly unscathed is a novel skill, especially when a salacious biography about your life hits bookshelves. Yet, Paltrow makes it look like easy lifting, as if dodging the universe’s cerebral tortures were as low-effort as the #BoyfriendBreakfasts she’s taken to posting on Instagram. I suppose millions of dollars in the bank and another highly successful year for her lifestyle and wellness brand, Goop, makes being unbothered while making homemade lemongrass turkey sausage patties all the more simple. But as someone who has long considered Paltrow an icon in the f**k-it-and-do-what-you-want space, I know that she has endless, monotone wisdom to impart. When the going gets tough, the tough turn to …