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Royal fans brave the rain as early birds line Pall Mall for Trooping the Colour with Princess Kate & kids to arrive
SOGGY royal fans are already lining the Pall Mall to watch this year’s Trooping the Colour celebration for the King’s birthday.
Many braved the early morning rain to queue for a good view – bedecked in Union Jack flags and crowns.
Fans came prepared with umbrellas and rain coats after the Met Office issued storm warnings, as the UK is lashed by floods, thunder and lightning.
There will be an incredible ceremony at the Horse Guard Parade and an airshow by the Red Arrows.
King Charles and Queen Camilla will soon arrive and wave to the crowds from a carriage.
Following them will be the horse-riding trio Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Prince William.
Kate Middleton and the kids – Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and naughty Prince Louis, six – are yet to arrive.
The Coldstream Guards are on display for the world to see, dressed in full military regalia, alongside a huge number of supporting staff.
Over 1,400 officers and soldiers, 400 musicians, 200 horses and 10 bands are taking part in the Trooping the Colour event.
King Charles asked royals to wear black armbands in remembrance of those killed in the Air India plane tragedy.
Those wearing the bands will be the Prince of Wales, Colonel of the Welsh Guards, the Princess Royal, Colonel Blues and Royals, and the Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel Scots Guards.
A spokesperson said this is “a mark of respect for the lives lost, the families in mourning and all the communities affected by this awful tragedy”.
There will also be a minute’s silence at the event following Thursday’s devastating crash which killed at least 241 people.
The parade today is almost five months before King Charles’ actual birthday.
Charles was born on November 14, though the reigning British monarch has two birthdays.
The sovereign’s birthday, which is celebrated through the Trooping the Colour, usually falls in the summer months.
Notably, the King’s youngest son and his family are not present.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were not invited last year either.
The late Queen used to invite the extended Royal Family onto the balcony, but this was later changed so that only working royals are allowed.
Trooping the Colour dates back to the 17th Century, when it was first held by King Charles II.
The ceremony takes its name from each regiment showing off their battle colours, which made them easier to identify when at war.
Fans can either stream the event or attend live, though Central London is expected to be extremely busy.
Holly Willoughby looks happier than ever as she poses in her bikini and cuddles two pals
HOLLY Willoughby looked happier than ever as she posed in her bikini and cuddled two pals.
Presenter Holly, 44, couldn’t stop smiling as she sat on the floor with her arms wrapped around Director of Artist Relations at Universal Music, Shiarra Bell, and All Saints star Nicole Appleton.
Wearing her hair in a carefree messy bun, Holly looked relaxed and glowing as she embraced her pals on holiday in a mystery destination.
Posting the snap to Instagram, she kept the caption simple with a single red heart emoji, tagging both friends.
The former This Morning host’s celeb buddies filled the comments section with their well wishes.
Emma Bunton wrote: “There’s my gorgeous girls!!!” while Lisa Snowdon said: “The cutest pic!” and Christine Lampard inserted a string of heart-eyed emojis.
It’s been an incredibly testing few years for former ITV treasure Holly, with her work life as she knew it crumbling around her.
For the first time in years, she has been left without a TV show – and she’s now at a serious crossroads and is poised to start a new chapter in her career.
Once the princess of ITV, she is currently ‘showless’ with her beloved channel for the first time in 21 years.
With her time on ITV’s This Morning now a distant memory, Holly was looking likely to land a series of lucrative deals with the streamers.
But in a further blow – her new Netflix show, Bear Hunt, with Bear Grylls, has been axed.
The news comes just weeks after Dancing On Ice was axed and on top of that, she has made the decision to step down from You Bet!, leaving Stephen Mulhern to present alone.
She is set to appear briefly in the next series, but will no longer be hosting it.
It marks a huge shift in her work with ITV.
One option for the star could be a reboot of Record Breakers, which Holly’s husband Dan Baldwin is already working on.
There is currently no channel attached to the show, which is in its very early stages but sources say it would be a “perfect fit”.
A telly insider said: “Record Breakers is likely to be a prime time hit and it would make perfect sense for Holly to take the reins.
“She has worked alongside Dan before and the pair know what it takes to make great telly.”
She has also been linked to a reboot of Cilla Black’s best-known show, Blind Date.
The Sun told this week how the ITV classic is being revived – and in a surprise twist will go to global streaming service Disney+.
Producers want to keep the tradition of a top British female host, with a shortlist including Claudia Winkleman, Holly Willoughby and Davina McCall.
Sources say Holly is also being looked at for a new Channel 4 talent show, currently dubbed Secret Singers, which is searching for raw, undiscovered singing talent.
Love Productions – the creators of The Great British Bake Off and The Piano – have already put out a casting call.
An insider said: “This is likely to be a heartwarming and hugely popular show for all the family.
“They are looking for a the perfect host to make sure it’s a huge success and it could be perfect timing with Holly’s break in TV.”
Holly returned to TV last year after 18 months – she had stepped down from presenting work entirely after discovering a plot to kidnap and murder her.
Evil Gavin Plumb was given three life sentences for planning to break into her home, then sedate, abduct and kill her and her husband.
It came just months after a very public falling out with her co-host Phillip Schofield, which ended with him leaving the show in May 2023.
Changes are happening behind the scenes, too.
Holly has a big decision to make with her media company Roxy after it was revealed she owes a huge amount to the tax man.
Roxy was set up in 2008 by Holly with husband Dan Baldwin.
But it wasn’t until 2022 that Holly filed the first annual accounts for her all-female ran company after she made the decision to leave former talent agency YMU in 2020.
Roxy Media deals with TV show “production activities”, according to its listing on Companies House.
But just three years on, Roxy has now been slapped with a winding up order.
Action against the company was launched in January and the court was told Holly’s company has already settled a bill of £377,000 with the taxman, with an unknown amount still owed.
In recent weeks Holly has turned to close friend Christine for support.
Like Holly she has enjoyed long stints with ITV, but has also stepped away from them at times.
Sources have said that Holly is inspired by Christine’s career and her work-life balance and is hoping to emulate that herself.
They said: “Holly is ready for a rebrand and has definitely been looking at those around her for inspiration.”
Addressing her incredibly difficult time, Holly recently told The Sunday Times Style Magazine: “It’s been tough. There’s no way of sugar-coating it.”
Discussing why she felt moving forward was her only option, Holly said: “Sometimes things go wrong, but you have to keep going for it because that’s all you can do.”
And it looks like Holly is moving forward – but not before making some serious changes.
Private English island that’s now open to the public with live music festivals and riverside bar
A PRIVATE island in the UK that hoped to be home to the ‘Savoy on Thames’ is open to the public – with a music festival on it every summer.
D’Oyly Carte Island was previously called Folly Eyot before being bought by Richard D’Oyly Carte (behind the Savoy Hotel) in 1890.
However, it remained closed to the public until last year, after it was bought by Andy and Sheila Hill in 2021.
Last summer the island hosted a number of summer music events as part of larger Weymouth Festival.
This year, the island is hosting the D’Oyly Carte Island Summer Concerts 2025 from July 4-6.
Bands include Flo Collective, Yacht Brothers and Miami Coast.
Running from 11am to 4pm, tickets cost £20 per person although kids under 10 go for free.
Previously, people could only visit the island by using a chain ferry to pull themselves onto it.
A footbridge was later built in 1964, which allowed easier access to the island.
Now, people can park just outside the island, before walking the free foot bridge.
The island is also home to D’Oyly’s, an outdoor cafe where people can order food and drinks such as alcohol cocktails as well as crepes.
People can visit on the island and sit in the outdoor garden or even pull up on the side by boat.
Guests can even moor on the island with 45 pitches that have electricity and water, along with heated toilets on the island.
New this year are a number of wellness events such as yoga, pilates and forest bathing with a number of classes already sold out.
Original owner Richard D’Oyly Carte was dubbed the Simon Cowell of the Victorian era due to his creation of the Savoy Opera Theatre as well.
After buying the island in the late 1800s, he also built the huge Eyot House on the island complete with a grand ballroom and even a real crocodile.
It was hoped that the hotel would become the “Savoy on Thames” with a dedicated boat service between the two hotels.
However, after being denied an alcohol license, the 13-bedroom property remained as their home, where they invited friends and family over instead as well as having their own private concerts.
The Grade-II listed mansion was was left abandoned for years, was sold in in 2021 for £3million along with the island.
It is now being converted, with the 13 rooms being reduced to 10 en-suite bedrooms and will eventually be open to the public.
Until then, the hotels’ grand ballroom opens every year to just 50 people as part of the D’Oyly Carte Music with “intimate performances” by top artists, yet to be revealed.
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I found out British Gas owed my dad £10k when he died – but I can’t get it back
Q. MY dad passed away recently after a period of illness.
While dealing with his affairs I found a bill from British Gas.
It said that my parents’ direct debit had been increased to £500 a month.
Dad was seriously ill at the time the bill was sent, so neither of my parents realised what was going on.
As a result, British Gas now owes my parents almost £10,000.
It is a huge sum of money that my mum could really use.
I have been promised that this money would be paid on four separate occasions but have not yet received it.
I have called British Gas customer service several times but am not getting anywhere.
The account was in my dad’s name and his bank details were used to pay the bills.
We have tried to move it into my mum’s name and have asked for the money to be paid into her account.
I think this has caused some of the confusion.
I feel let down by British Gas – is there anything you can do?
Anita Street, via email.
A. I’m so sorry to hear about your dad passing.
Instead of grieving for him, you and your mum have been distracted by chasing this refund from British Gas.
The energy firm has an online form to help customers whose loved ones have died.
It should take five minutes to fill out, but instead you’ve spent hours on the phone to them.
British Gas told me that it made a mistake with one of your parents’ bills where the amount was overestimated.
They have called you to apologise and have refunded you £9,559.41.
It’s also added a £150 goodwill gesture on top and added £200 credit to your mum’s account.
A British Gas spokesperson said: “We’re sorry for any concern this has caused her and for not putting it right sooner.”
I really hope that you are able to put this behind you now.
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I never thought I’d have to worry about Isobel – then she died at 21 after dismissive doctors said ‘just take ibuprofen’
WHEN Isobel Allen cried to her GP about the pain she was experiencing, the teenager was told not to worry.
It would be several appointments later – and eventually, after opting to go private – that Isobel would find out that her painful periods were the first sign of the disease that would lead to her death.
Isobel, of Hornchurch, Essex, was a normal 19-year-old girl who liked to go out with her friends and buy new clothes.
She worked as an accounts manager at a recruitment company and her parents say they never worried for her future.
Something about Isobel’s pain didn’t sit right with mum, Sarah, but she tried to believe the doctors.
But looking back, Sarah realises how Isobel was “let down”.
Isobel died on April 2, 2025, aged 21 years old.
She was told she had incurable sarcoma cancer six months after first seeing a GP.
Sarah, a former hairdresser, tells Sun Health: “The doctors literally thought she was a teenager making a meal out of nothing.
“But I knew she wasn’t, I knew that the pain she was in wasn’t normal.
“Isobel felt so strongly – and we do as a family – that medics aren’t listening to these youngsters. They’re being misdiagnosed time and time again.
“She would scream at the TV when she saw one of those NHS adverts saying ‘early diagnosis saves lives’. Because we had to pay privately for her diagnosis.”
Sarah, who is married to Isobel’s dad, Christian Allen, 50, who works in the construction industry, adds: “I know deep down it isn’t our fault, but as parents, there have been times when we’ve doubted ourselves. But you believe the medical professionals.
“Isobel fought with every bone in her body. At her funeral, her dad said, ‘I never thought I’d have to worry about Isabel. She was confident, outgoing, and had everything going for her’.
“And it changed so suddenly.”
Isobel started having painful periods and spotting – bleeding inbetween – in November 2022. Sarah says they went to the GP “a few times” before Isobel was given an ultrasound.
“He said it was fibroids [benign growths in the womb] and she started to cry,” Sarah recalls.
“He said, ‘Why are you crying?’ And she said, ‘I’m worried it could be something serious’. He said, ‘No, no, it’s just fibroids’.
“So we didn’t think anything more of it. I have fibroids, a lot of women do.”
But Sarah grew concerned because the pain Isobel was experiencing seemed abnormal, with painkillers barely touching the sides.
By February, she was experiencing “really bad belly pain” – which Sarah says doctors recommended ibuprofen for – and in March, the pain spread to her back and legs.
They told us Isobel had cancer and it had spread to quite a few places. It wasn’t like how you see it on the TV, when they hold your hand. She was told quickly, without compassion.
Sarah
Sarah took her to A&E at Queen’s Hospital in Romford on two occasions in March which conducted more ultrasounds.
“By now, Isobel could hardly walk, she was hanging on to me to walk, and had been signed off work,” she says.
“The only time she was happy or comfortable was if she was in the bath or laying on the settee.
“She was running baths at three o’clock in the morning. I just knew it wasn’t normal.
“I’ve found out since this that youngsters can sleep through pain and if they can’t, it’s something really bad. Now that’s all adding up.”
Isobel was also suffering bloating, loss of appetite, night sweats and fatigue – all red flag signs of cancer.
She was referred to The London Independent Hospital and was told by a gynaecologist again that she had a fibroid in the womb. An MRI would have a six month-wait because they were ‘prioritising cancer patients’.
‘IT SHOULD HAVE NEVER GOT THIS FAR’
The family had had enough, forking out £500 for a private MRI scan, in April 2023.
Two days later, they were seen by a consultant and Sarah “could tell by her face” that it was bad news.
Sarah recalls: “The consultant said, ‘This looks nasty, you should prepare yourselves. She also said it should ‘never have got this far’.”
Isobel was then referred to Queen’s, which told her to come in with a night bag. But she ended up having a 40-day hospital stay.
On Friday May 12, a diagnosis was given to Isobel with her mum and dad there, following a biopsy. The ‘fibroid’ turned out to be a tumour on Isobel’s womb.
Sarah says: “It wasn’t like how you see it on the TV, when they hold your hand. She was told quickly, without compassion.
“They told us Isobel had cancer and it had spread to quite a few places.”
Tumours were eventually found in her lungs, hip and kidneys.
Isobel was blue-lighted to University College London Hospitals (UCLH) because she was so unwell, and a few days later, on Thursday May 18, the family were hit with another devastating blow.
The symptoms of sarcoma cancer
The most common symptom of soft tissue sarcoma is a lump somewhere on the body.
But this doesn’t necessarily mean cancer – there are all sorts of reasons for lumps and swellings, but it must always be checked by a GP.
The lump is usually found deep under the skin and might be felt before it can be seen.
The lump is usually solid to the touch, painless and hard to move around under the skin.
It will continue to grow and as it does, it can become painful.
Other symptoms depend on where in the body the lump is.
These can include:
- Tummy pain and constipation if there is a sarcoma near the tummy
- A cough that does not go away if there is a sarcoma near the lungs
Source: NHS
Sarah says: “They told us it was incurable, and that they would do everything they could to prolong her life. Which, at the age of 19, is not what you want to hear.
“I didn’t leave her side after that. I was just too scared, let down, devastated… just looking at her and crying. We all cried.
“She would say, ‘Why me? Why couldn’t I have gotten another cancer?’ To go through that as a family, it was unbearable.”
Sarcoma UK say more than 5,100 people are diagnosed with the disease each year.
In a recent study, it was shown to take an average of almost seven weeks to diagnose in children.
Sarcoma develops in the body’s bones and soft tissues, such as muscles, fat, blood vessels, nerves, tendons, and joint linings.
There are more than 100 subtypes, the two main ones being soft tissue and bone.
Cancer Research UK says: “Soft tissue sarcoma incidence is unusual compared with most cancers because a sizeable proportion of cases occur in children and younger adults; however, the highest incidence rates are in older people.”
Soft tissue sarcoma has a 45 per cent survival rate for 10 or more years.
Devastated by the shocking survival statistics of sarcoma, Isobel knew she had to raise money in the hopes it would contribute to better outcomes for future patients.
She raised £13,000 for Sarcoma UK at a charity ball, and her brother brother, Josh Allen, 24, has since ran the London Marathon, raising £27,000. Her friends are fundraising for Race For Life in July.
FOUGHT ‘TIL THE END
Isobel started chemotherapy, but it was a means to extend her time with family, living life as normally as she could between the side effects.
She returned to her work, even commuting to London two days a week, and her supportive friends would plan meet-ups around her chemotherapy schedule so she’d have the energy to join them.
The nurses always laughed that she’d turn up to her chemotherapy in a new outfit, wig and full face of makeup – until she became too weak.
Even when they told us about the tumour on her lung, I was sobbing and she said, ‘Come on, mummy, it is what it is’.
Sarah
Eventually, the family got the news that there was nothing more that could be done. It was Christmas 2024, and they were advised to think about end-of-life care.
Sarah says: “We had some tough conversations with the consultant in January, who said it wasn’t looking good. So Isobel knew the time was getting nearer.
“In March, she was struggling to breathe and they took her into hospital to drain fluid from her lungs – but it wasn’t fluid, it was a tumour.
“That’s when they said we need to get her home and make her comfortable. She wanted to be on the sofa, so we got her bedding down, and we actually all slept in the living room.
“She died the next day, on Wednesday at 10 to 3, at home with her family.
“I just didn’t realise it would be that quick.
“Isobel had protected us all along. She fought so hard to carry on as normal, even though the whole time, she had this deadly disease inside of her.
“Isobel was still talking about trying to go on holiday to Spain, she was ordering clothes two days before her death. She was just trying to live like any normal 19-year-old would.
“She was the one comforting us. Even when they told us about the tumour on her lung, I was sobbing and she said, ‘Come on, mummy, it is what it is’.”
Speaking of her legacy, Sarah notes a tattoo Isobel got towards the end of her life. It read ‘Go Live Life’.
“We’ve had so many parents and other young girls message us from UCLH to say how she inspired them.
“Even her consultant wrote that she was an ‘inspiring young lady’. One girl who rang the bell in December said ‘Isobel changed my life’.
“She would light up daycare. She’d tell them not to stop living their life, and they were more than cancer.”
A spokesperson for The London Independent Hospital, said: “While, it would be inappropriate for us to discuss individual cases, we send our deepest condolences to the patient’s family at this extremely difficult time.
“All patients who are referred to us undergo a comprehensive and meticulous consultation to identify and diagnose their symptoms. Should further tests and scans be required to investigate their condition, then these are booked promptly either at our hospital or a referral is made to another appropriate facility.”
Matthew Trainer, Chief Executive, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “I’d like to extend our sincere condolences to Isobel’s family. We’re extremely sorry for their loss.”
