King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted a dazzling reception at St James’s Palace to honor the Commonwealth Diaspora, featuring a star-studded guest list. 

The glam event, held in anticipation of the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa, welcomed 300 distinguished attendees who celebrated the Commonwealth’s rich diversity and the significant contributions of its diaspora communities to the United Kingdom and beyond.

Joined by The Duchess of Edinburgh and The Duke of Kent, the royal couple warmly greeted an array of notable figures, including actress Cate Blanchett, iconic singer Grace Jones, renowned dancer Motshegetsi Mabuse-Voznyuk, Samoan rugby player Theodore McFarland, soprano Isabella Moore, and New Zealand musician Neil Finn.

The evening highlighted the importance of the Commonwealth and its vibrant tapestry of cultures, making for a memorable night of celebration and connection.

The reception at St James’s Palace not only celebrated the Commonwealth Diaspora but also underscored the cultural achievements and shared values that unite Commonwealth nations. 

King Charles and Queen Camilla, joined by other members of the Royal Family, seized the opportunity to connect with High Commissioners and representatives from various affiliated organizations.

Prominent supporters of The King’s Trust International and the British Asian Trust, both of which operate extensively across the Commonwealth, were in attendance, highlighting the vital work these charities continue to do under The King’s leadership. 

Founded during His Majesty’s tenure as Prince of Wales, these organizations play a crucial role in empowering young people and supporting communities within the Commonwealth, further reinforcing the evening’s theme of unity and collaboration.

Andrew Garfield has recently revealed he is hesitant to become a father after turning 40 a year ago.

Speaking to Esquire magazine, Andrew, who is currently playing a role of a father in We Live in Time movie, said, “I’m already a tired guy. I don’t want to be a tired dad in real life.”

Reflecting on parenthood, the Breathe actor believed, “Bringing a baby into the world is a huge deal, and shouldn’t be taken lightly by anyone.”

However, Andrew noted that bringing “new life into the context of my life, there’s a heavy burden there”.

Earlier in a 2022 GQ interview, the Spider-Man: No Way Home actor explained he was in a different place in life as he turned 40.

“The good news is, all my high school friends, we’re all celebrating [turning 40] together. But it’s interesting – I always thought I would be the first to have kids and settle down, and they’re all shacked up and a couple of kids deep, for the most part,” he mentioned.

The Under the Banner of Heaven actor pointed out, “It’s more about accepting a different path than what was kind of expected of me from birth, like ‘By this time you will have done this, and you will have at least one child,’ that kind of thing.”

“I think I have some guilt around that… Obviously it’s easier for me as a man,” he admitted.

Meanwhile, Andrew added, “Life is in charge. We’ll see what happens.”

Prince William is reportedly concerned about the whereabouts of jewellery that once belonged to his late mother, Princess Diana, and was given to Meghan Markle.

Meghan, 42, received an engagement ring from Prince Harry, 39, in 2017, which was said to feature two diamonds from Princess Diana’s personal collection. At the time, Harry explained that the diamonds were set alongside a stone from Botswana on a simple gold band.

Less than two years later, the engagement ring underwent a redesign, with the band reportedly being updated to a thinner version. Meghan debuted the revamped ring, along with another, at the Trooping the Colour ceremony in 2019.

However, Meghan has been seen without her engagement ring at several public events this year, including a gala in May. It was later reported that the ring was “being repaired.” More recently, she was again spotted without the ring while attending the Invictus Games with Prince Harry last month.

A source told New Idea magazine that Prince William, 41, is supposedly concerned about the missing jewelry. The report comes amidst rumors of estrangement between William and his brother, Prince Harry, and Meghan, following comments the couple made about the Royal Family in a docuseries last year.

The source mentioned that Meghan’s engagement ring seems to have “vanished” and questioned why she would not proudly wear it at such a high-profile event in Germany, suggesting that it may have raised concerns within the royal family.

The insider added that the situation has “set off alarm bells at the Palace,” with William reportedly seeking information through mutual contacts to find out what’s going on. 

Given William’s strong connection to his late mother’s legacy, the source explained that her jewelry holds special significance, and the prince remains protective of the memories tied to each piece.

The source said: “And it’s safe to say it has set off alarm bells at the Palace. [Prince William’s] putting the word out through mutual friends that he wants to know what’s going on. 

“Not knowing where they are is disturbing for William.” It was then suggested that he is “always protective” of his late mother’s legacy, with her jewellery said to be considered an “important” part of that. The source said that the memories he has of her wearing each piece “will never go away”.

Coldplay, one of the globally recognized rock bands, has decided to retire soon after releasing their 12th studio album.

The vocalist of the band, Chris Martin, in conversation to Apple Music 1, said that it is time for them to part ways so that the other band musicians can get a chance to explore their personal space.

In a statement, Chris added: “We are only going to do 12 proper albums and that’s real.”

“Having that limit means the quality control is so high right now and for a song to make it, it’s almost impossible, which is great. And so where we could be coasting, we’re trying to improve.”

The Sky Full of Stars singer went on to say: “There’s only seven Harry Potters. There’s only 12 ½ Beatles’ albums, there’s about the same for Bob Marley, so all our heroes.”

“To make an album great as a band, it’s such a lot of wrangling of people, and I want to give the others some of their life for themselves”, Martin explained to People Magazine.

On the work front, Coldplay is gearing up for their upcoming concerts in India. The band will be performing there after eight years. The shows are all set to take place on January 18, 19,21 and 22 in 2025, reports News 18.