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A high-speed collision between a Metropolitan Police officer and an e-scooter rider outside Buckingham Palace left both injured and forced road closures. The incident has reignited debates over urban micromobility safety and police response protocols.
Scotland Yard detectives have renewed a public appeal for fresh evidence in the inquiry into alleged misconduct by Prince Andrew during his time as trade envoy. The move follows a wave of new tips suggesting previously undisclosed interactions may be key to the case.
A massive £4.5 million police deployment on Saturday shielded tourists from violent clashes as two rival protest groups were corralled through central London. Officers used riot shields and mounted units to prevent unrest near Buckingham Palace and Parliament Square, leaving onlookers stunned.
Parliament has slashed the Sovereign Grant by £19 million next year, marking the first direct reduction in royal funding in over a decade. The move follows a review that found excess reserves, raising questions about transparency and future financial oversight.
The Prince of Wales abandoned royal protocol to pedal 630 miles alongside Radio 1’s Greg James for Comic Relief, marking the first time a senior royal has participated in the charity’s flagship challenge. The surprise move came just 48 hours before the ride’s scheduled start.