Friday Morning Spice
Water outages are the new norm in Joburg, High Court orders homeless near Castle of Good Hope to leave, Online video firms are conducting ‘vast surveillance’ on users, and Kylie Minogue announces biggest tour in a decade.
Friday Morning Spice
Landmark decision for housing in Cape Town, The Crown season 6 trailer confronts Diana’s complicated final days, World Bank grants SA $1bn loan, Big drop in petrol and diesel prices coming next week, and High Court rules any parent is entitled to four months parental leave.
Princess Diana’s Younger Brother Is Writing A Book About ‘Culture Of Cruelty’ At His Boarding School
Charles Spencer had a really terrible time at boarding school, and now he’s turning his ‘cruel’ lessons into a book.
Wednesday Morning Spice
Princess Diana tapes ‘a haunting reminder’, Another gas explosion in Braamfontein, NASA reveals gash on Moon left by crashed Russian spacecraft, and Pleas for clubs to save WP Rugby.
The Tragic Life Of King Charles’s Alleged ‘Other’ Mistress
Whether there is much truth to the story of their affair is unknown as reports are liberally sprinkled with the word alleged. King Charles is also likely to not acknowledge any of the gossip.
Princess Diana’s Love Of Dirty Jokes Revealed In Notes To Greek King
Diana signed the cards in her typical loopy style, and shows a close friendship between the Greek king and British princess.
The Constantia Estate Princess Diana Used To Visit Is Up For Rent [Video]
Princess Diana often popped over to Cape Town to visit her brother, Earl Spencer, in his lavish Constantia estate.
Thursday Morning Spice
Gen Z brands American Pie ‘deeply problematic’, Requests for royal sex dolls increase, Giant Panda on loan from China dies, Kate Bush song could win top prize 38 years after release, and R48 Million cocaine bust in Cape Town.
Charles Spencer Breaks His Silence After Not Attending Daughter Lady Amelia’s Wedding
Princess Daina’s younger brother, Charles Spencer didn’t attend his daughter Lady Amelia Spencer’s wedding in Cape Town for some reason.
Inside The Gorgeous Cape Town Wedding Of Princess Diana’s Niece, Lady Amelia Spencer [Images]
Congratulations are in order for Princess Diana’s niece, Lady Amelia Spencer and her newly minted husband, Greg Mallett, who tied the knot here in Cape Town recently.
Kim Kardashian Is Keeping Up With The Royals With New $197 000 Diana Necklace
Four bidders were apparently competing for the piece but it landed up in the hands of a Kardashian “at more than double its pre-auction estimate”.
All About The Woman Dodi Fayed Left For Diana
The romance between Diana and Dodi might have been glamorised for over 25 years, but what is forgotten is the existence of his ex-fiancée who suffered from this affair.
Diana’s Private Secretary Has Had Enough Of The Lies
Princess Diana’s former private secretary, Patrick Jephson, is standing up for the late princess the way the British Royal Family ought to have a long time ago.
SPL!NG Movie Review: The Princess
Having been the subject of ‘The Crown’ and films such as ‘Spencer’, renewed interest in the royal family household has made the timing of ‘The Princess’ documentary quite perfect… maybe too perfect.
Impeccable Timing, As New Season Of ‘The Crown’ Covers Charles’ Affair With The Queen Consort [Trailer]
In season five, all eyes are on the endpoint of Princess Diana and Prince Charles’ marriage, described as an “all-out war” in the trailer that has just been released.
Princess Diana’s Favourite Constantia Hangout Is Up For Rent [Video]
Tarrystone, the Constantia property once owned by Princess Diana’s brother and “popularly known for its connection to British royalty”, has hit the rental market.
First Medic At Diana Crash Scene Describes What He Saw
Even after 25 years, Dr Frederic Mailliez still thinks about that tragic night on August 31, 1997, in the Alma Tunnel in Paris.
Diana’s 1995 Note About Car Crash Raises Eyebrows
The mention of a mysterious note dubbed the “Mishcon Note” is making people question details surrounding the death of Diana.
Diana’s Former Bodyguard Reckons He Would Have Prevented Her Death
Lee Sansum revealed his regrets about the moment Diana was killed alongside Dodi Fayed in the car crash in Paris 25 years ago.
The “Definitive Princess Diana Documentary” Has Arrived [Trailer]
‘The Princess’ will explore the period from Diana’s 1981 engagement to Prince Charles to her tragic death in 1997.
SPL!NG Movie Review: Spencer
‘Spencer’ is a moody historical character portrait and unsettling psychological drama from Pablo Larraín. Starring Kristen Stewart as Diana Spencer, this sumptuous film is from the director behind ‘Jackie’.
That Time A UK Minister Ate Biscuits Meant For The Queen’s Corgis
The story goes that Alan Johnson only found out that he had been munching on dog snacks until after he left the lunch with the Queen.
Diana’s Famous ‘Revenge Dress’ Is Set For A Dramatic Return
Princess Diana’s famous 1994 ‘revenge dress’ is set to make an appearance in the next season of ‘The Crown’.
Full ‘Spencer’ Trailer With Kristen Stewart As Diana [Video]
The film received rave reviews when it debuted at the Venice Film Festival, where Stewart was heralded as an instant Best Actress Oscar contender.
Gosh, The Royals Can’t Be Enjoying Kristen Stewart’s Diana Poster And Trailer [Video]
Pablo Larraín’s highly-anticipated biopic about Princess Diana, featuring the unlikely Kristen Stewart in the main role, unfolds over three days during one of Diana’s final Christmases at the House of Windsor.
‘The Crown’ Fans Will Love This Clip Of ‘Diana’ Singing A Song From ‘Phantom Of The Opera’ [Video]
The clip is based on a real situation in which Diana tried to surprise Prince Charles with a musical performance, only to be let down by his reaction.
They Flogged A Piece Of Charles And Diana’s Wedding Cake
A piece of one of the cakes featured at Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s wedding has been auctioned off to a self-described monarchist.
Kitty Spencer’s Fairytale Wedding To SA Billionaire Wasn’t Without Drama
The 32-year age gap between Kitty Spencer and Michael Lewis has been highlighted, with some suggesting her relationship with her father is of interest.
Kitty Spencer, Diana’s Niece, Married SA Billionaire Michael Lewis This Weekend [Images]
Kitty Spencer (Princess Diana’s niece) has married South African-born fashion billionaire Michael Lewis, with the wedding taking place over the weekend at the Villa Aldo Brandini in Rome.
Guardian Journo Slates Diana Statue (Plus Video From Unveiling)
Yesterday would have been Princess Diana’s 60th birthday, and to mark the day, Harry and William unveiled a statue. Or, as one journo called it, “a spiritless hunk of nonsense”.