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Prince Harry’s ‘enormous difference’ with ‘fun uncle’ Mike Tindall | Royal | News

Prince Harry’s ‘enormous difference’ with ‘fun uncle’ Mike Tindall | Royal | News

Published by Sam Flores

Prince Harry used to be close with the Royal Family (Image: Getty) Prince Harry has one “enormous difference” to Mike Tindall when it comes to being an uncle to the royal children, a royal expert has claimed. Mr Tindall’s closeness to the Royal Family and particularly the Prince and Princess of Wales came back into the spotlight this week, after he gave an interview talking about Princess Catherine’s competitiveness and favourite party game. Speaking to Woman & Home, Zara Tindall’s husband said: “Sport is rife throughout the [Royal] family – everyone is competitive. We did a podcast [with William, Catherine, and Princess Anne] on how much they love sport.” He added: “I knew that the Princess of Wales was uber competitive because I’d seen her play a drinking game called beer pong, but normally we play Prosecco pong! She still plays it with us.” READ MORE: Eugenie ignores Andrew drama as she marks family milestone with new pictures READ MORE: Meghan Markle braces for huge family bombshell Prince Harry and Mike Tindall in 2014 (Image: …

John Nolan, Person of Interest star and uncle to famous director, dies aged 87

John Nolan, Person of Interest star and uncle to famous director, dies aged 87

Published by Daniella Wilson

Veteran actor John Nolan, uncle to director Christopher and TV producer Jonathan, has died at the age of 87. His screen career began in the 1960s with supporting roles in ITV Playhouse and The Prisoner, which preceded more substantial parts as the title character in 1970’s Daniel Deronda and Geoff Hardcastle in cult sci-fi favourite Doomwatch. Off-screen, Nolan was also an accomplished theatre performer, having once been a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he acted in productions of Measure for Measure, Julius Caesar and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. In the later part of his career, Nolan became known for collaborations with his nephews, both of whom have forged highly successful careers in the film and television industry. John appeared in the feature directorial debut of now-legendary director Christopher Nolan, titled Following, portraying a policeman in the neo-noir crime thriller. The two would collaborate several more times, with Christopher casting John as businessman Douglas Fredericks in his Dark Knight trilogy and as an unnamed blind man in the harrowing war drama Dunkirk. John’s other …

John Nolan death: Batman Begins actor and uncle of Christopher Nolan dies aged 87

John Nolan death: Batman Begins actor and uncle of Christopher Nolan dies aged 87

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter John Nolan, the Batman Begins actor and uncle of famed director Christopher Nolan and producer Jonathan Nolan, has died. He was 87. Nolan’s death was first reported Saturday by the Stratford-upon-Avon Herald. Further information wasn’t immediately available. The Independent has contacted Christopher Nolan’s representative for comment. Nolan collaborated with director Christopher on the 2005 film Batman Begins, in which he played Wayne Enterprises board member Douglas Fredericks. John Nolan has died aged 87 (Getty Images) He then reprised his role in the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises, co-written by Jonathan and again helmed by Christopher. But his collaboration with Christopher began decades prior when Nolan appeared in the feature film Following, his nephew’s 1998 directorial debut. His final collaboration with his nephew would come in the 2017 movie Dunkirk. Nolan was born Kent, England in 1938. He spent the early …

Jaafar Jackson reveals what he remembers about his late uncle Michael ahead of biopic

Jaafar Jackson reveals what he remembers about his late uncle Michael ahead of biopic

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Jaafar Jackson has reflected on his memories of spending time with his uncle, Michael Jackson, ahead of the release of the biopic where he’ll play the late pop superstar. Michael, from director Antoine Fuqua, is set to be released April 24. Teasers for the film have already featured Jaafar replicating his uncle’s famous dance moves, speaking in his high-pitched voice, and even doing his signature “hee-hee” vocalization. In a new interview on Today, Jaafar said he’d worked hard to prove himself worthy of taking on the high-pressure role in his film debut. “It was a process that I really had to earn, and it really proved to the filmmakers and myself and my family that I can get to that point where I can pull it off,” said the 29-year-old. Jaafar was just 12 years old when Michael died on June …

Angelina Jolie’s uncle Chip Taylor dead at 86

Angelina Jolie’s uncle Chip Taylor dead at 86

Published by Daniella Wilson

The Jolie family is mourning the loss of legendary songwriter Chip Taylor, the uncle of Angelina Jolie, who has died at the age of 86. A revered figure in American songwriting circles, Chip leaves behind a legacy that spans decades, genres and generations, with his work continuing to resonate long after its first release. News of his passing was shared by his close friend and fellow musician Billy Vera, who paid a heartfelt tribute on social media. “RIP: Chip Taylor, my friend and songwriting mentor, last night in hospice,” he wrote. Angelina and her father Jon Voight are yet to publicly comment.  Born James Wesley Voight in Yonkers, New York, Chip Taylor came from a family steeped in creativity. He was the brother of Jon and, by extension, the uncle of Angelina. Yet while his relatives found fame on screen, Chip carved out his own extraordinary path in music, quietly becoming one of the most influential songwriters of his era. © Theo Wargo (L-R) Jon Voight, Chip Taylor and Barry Voight Chip’s most iconic achievement …

Prince William ‘concerned’ about his uncle Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s wellbeing – exclusive

Prince William ‘concerned’ about his uncle Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s wellbeing – exclusive

Published by Daniella Wilson

Prince William will be “concerned” about his uncle, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on a “personal level” following his arrest, a royal expert has claimed.  The Prince of Wales, 41, admitted he is “not in a very calm state” at the moment when asked if he had watched the film Hamnet during the BAFTA awards on Sunday, though the Prince and Princess of Wales have not commented publicly on the arrest.  Speaking to HELLO! in the aftermath, royal expert Phil Dampier said his comments have wider implications for his role as future King and how it may differ from the reign of his father, King Charles.  He explained: “It’s often said that William is very much the driving force, or certainly encouraging the King to act decisively, where Andrew has been concerned behind the scenes. First of all, saying he should have been stripped of his titles and chucked out of Royal Lodge. But I think on a human level, he will be very concerned for his uncle’s mental well-being.  “He may feel that he’s done wrong and brought it …

Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng, aka Uncle Roger, expecting first child with wife Sabrina Ahmed

Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng, aka Uncle Roger, expecting first child with wife Sabrina Ahmed

Published by Sam Flores

Popular Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng, aka Uncle Roger, took to his social media pages on Friday (Feb 20) morning to announce that he and his wife, lawyer Sabrina Ahmed, are expecting their first child. The post, which also doubled as a festive greeting for Chinese New Year and the start of Ramadan, featured Ng and Ahmed in festive Chinese outfits, along with a sonogram of the baby. “New nephew coming soon! Happy Lunar New Year and Ramadan Mubarak,” wrote Ng, referencing how his Uncle Roger character calls his audience his “nieces and nephews”. Source link

Prince William has ‘never had a close relationship’ with uncle Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor – exclusive

Prince William has ‘never had a close relationship’ with uncle Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor – exclusive

Published by Daniella Wilson

Even as he prepared for his most delicate diplomatic challenge to date in the form of a visit to Saudi Arabia, the Prince of Wales knew that he had to make clear his position on the extraordinary developments in the Epstein scandal. Amid unprecedented times for the royal family, the Prince and Princess made their first public statement about the revelations contained in the so-called “Epstein files”, which have shown the extent of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. As the clamour grew for a response from the royal family, ahead of Prince William’s arrival in Saudi Arabia, Kensington Palace issued a carefully worded statement to clarify the couple’s feelings on the situation before his visit got under way. “The Prince and Princess have been deeply concerned by the continuing revelations,” a spokesman told the travelling media. “Their thoughts remain focused on the victims.” Although the statement was concise, it was the first official insight into their take on the deepening crisis and unfolding scandal.  But sources have gone further, …