thedailymirror--2020-06-10--Tamara Ecclestone enjoys lavish family holiday on yacht in Croatia amid pandemic

Tamara Ecclestone has whisked her family away on a lavish trip to Croatia where they are enjoying the sunny weather amid the pandemic .
The F1 billionaire heiress , 35 , her husband Jay Rutland , 39 , and their six-year-old daughter Sophia joined Bernie Ecclestone on his fancy yacht for the family getaway .
Bernie 's other daughter Petra , 31 , has also jetted her family out to the sunny destination and been spotted soaking up the Croatian weather with her extended family .
Taking to social media , Tamara shared a number of adorable snaps of her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ named Petara .
In her latest snap , Tamara donned enormous shades as she cuddled her young daughter on deck .
Just like her mum , Sophia grinned at the camera with a pair of glamorous pink sunglasses to shield her eyes .
The mother daughter duo beamed from ear to ear amid a stunning background of blue waves .
`` So much love , '' Tamara captioned the cute picture .
In a another sun-filled picture taken three days ago , Sophia blew a kiss to the camera as she enjoyed yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Tamara has received a mixed response from fans after sharing the holiday photos with her 452,000 Instagram followers .
`` I hope you enjoy your family vacation but I 'm not going to lie it is hard seeing this on Instagram while the rest of us are still living in lockdown with cancelled vacations and restrictions on travelling , '' wrote one frustrated fan .
Another added : `` Rules never apply to the rich . ''
However , others expressed their joy over the 'gorgeous ' family photos .
Unlike other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'no bans , just precautions ' approach to the deadly virus .
The current death toll for the sunny country stands at just 104 and the virus appears to have remained under control .
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The glamorous daughter of Bernie Ecclestone has whisked her family away for a glamorous yacht getaway in sunny Croatia
Tamara Ecclestone has whisked her family away on a lavish trip to Croatia where they are enjoying the sunny weather amid the pandemic.
The F1 billionaire heiress, 35, her husband Jay Rutland, 39, and their six-year-old daughter Sophia joined Bernie Ecclestone on his fancy yacht for the family getaway.
Bernie's other daughter Petra, 31, has also jetted her family out to the sunny destination and been spotted soaking up the Croatian weather with her extended family.
Taking to social media, Tamara shared a number of adorable snaps of her family aboard Bernie's 176ft yacht - named Petara.
In her latest snap, Tamara donned enormous shades as she cuddled her young daughter on deck.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Just like her mum, Sophia grinned at the camera with a pair of glamorous pink sunglasses to shield her eyes.
The mother daughter duo beamed from ear to ear amid a stunning background of blue waves.
"So much love," Tamara captioned the cute picture.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
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In a another sun-filled picture taken three days ago, Sophia blew a kiss to the camera as she enjoyed yet another day on her granddad's yacht.
Tamara has received a mixed response from fans after sharing the holiday photos with her 452,000 Instagram followers.
"I hope you enjoy your family vacation but I'm not going to lie it is hard seeing this on Instagram while the rest of us are still living in lockdown with cancelled vacations and restrictions on travelling," wrote one frustrated fan.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Another added: "Rules never apply to the rich."
However, others expressed their joy over the 'gorgeous' family photos.
Unlike other countries, Croatia has opted for a 'no bans, just precautions' approach to the deadly virus.
The current death toll for the sunny country stands at just 104 and the virus appears to have remained under control.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-10--Phillip Schofield recalls Prince Phillip calling him an 'idiot' in odd interview

Phillip Schofield has opened up about an awkward interview with Prince Phillip , in which the Duke of Edinburgh called him an `` idiot '' .
During This Morning today , hosts Phillip and Holly Willoughby paid tribute to Prince Phillip on his 99th birthday today .
Following a discussion with the ITV programme 's royal editor Camilla Tominey , Phil spoke about his own encounter with the Duke of Cambridge .
He had met up with Prince Phillip during the 60th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh Award .
Phil had been about to carry out a wing walk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` You can ’ t ask him questions about himself because he won ’ t talk about himself , '' Phil explained .
He went on to reveal that the Duke of Edinburgh had a surprise in store during his wing walk .
Phil said : `` As I told him I ’ d done the wing walk we chatted about that for a bit , someone said to me in the crew , ‘ he ’ s beckoning you over . ''
The host recalled Prince Phillip saying : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He ’ s jumping out of it [ a plane ] , you ’ re walking on top of it .
During the interview , Phil told the Duke of Edinburgh : `` I agreed to do a challenge , sir , for the awards themselves - I ’ m going to do a wing walk . ''
As Prince Phillip commented `` really ?
`` , Phil replied : `` Yes , for you sir . ''
The Duke of Edinburgh continued : `` Who is trying to get rid of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 10am on ITV

PHILLIP SCHOFIELD RECALLS PRINCE PHILLIP CALLING HIM AN 'IDIOT' DURING AWKWARD INTERVIEW
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Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh's 99th birthday on This Morning today
Phillip Schofield recalls Prince Phillip calling him an 'idiot' during awkward interview
Phillip Schofield has opened up about an awkward interview with Prince Phillip, in which the Duke of Edinburgh called him an "idiot".
During This Morning today, hosts Phillip and Holly Willoughby paid tribute to Prince Phillip on his 99th birthday today.
Following a discussion with the ITV programme's royal editor Camilla Tominey, Phil spoke about his own encounter with the Duke of Cambridge.
He had met up with Prince Phillip during the 60th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
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Phil had been about to carry out a wing walk in tribute when he interviewed the prince.
"You can’t ask him questions about himself because he won’t talk about himself," Phil explained.
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He went on to reveal that the Duke of Edinburgh had a surprise in store during his wing walk.
Phil said: "As I told him I’d done the wing walk we chatted about that for a bit, someone said to me in the crew, ‘he’s beckoning you over."
The host recalled Prince Phillip saying: "I wanted to introduce you to this man. He’s jumping out of it [a plane], you’re walking on top of it.
“Thought it’d introduce two idiots together."
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During the interview, Phil told the Duke of Edinburgh: "I agreed to do a challenge, sir, for the awards themselves - I’m going to do a wing walk."
As Prince Phillip commented "really?", Phil replied: "Yes, for you sir."
The Duke of Edinburgh continued: "Who is trying to get rid of you?"
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-06-10--Weight-loss pill possible as drug is developed that stops mice gaining pounds

A miracle anti-obesity pill that combats cancer , diabetes and heart disease could be on the horizon .
In experiments mice given the drug did n't put on weight - even after gorging on foods high in fat and sugar .
Scientists believe the same will happen in humans - and clinical trials are already being planned .
The compound contains a protein called BAM15 that makes the body burn more calories .
This prevents a build up of fat and blood sugar - reducing risk of the world 's biggest killers .
Dr John Kirwan , executive director of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) in Baton Rouge , Louisiana , said : `` Halting the obesity epidemic requires new , more effective medications .
`` This research represents a very promising step in the discovery process . ''
British experts said his lab is highly respected - and may have stumbled on the 'Holy Grail' Obesity affects more than 650 million people globally .
It causes type 2 diabetes , cardiovascular disease , fatty liver disease and more than a dozen cancers .
It 's also been linked to dementia .
An injection or pill is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the epidemic .
In the UK one in three adults are overweight or obese .
Dr Kirwan said : `` Despite this , only a handful of medications are currently FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) approved for obesity treatment .
`` And the people who take these drugs rarely achieve long-term weight loss .
Halting the obesity epidemic requires new , more effective medications .
`` This research represents a very promising step in the discovery process . ''
The chemical differs from existing medications that work by reducing the amount @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the calories their bodies absorb .
Dr Kirwan said : `` BAM15 works by making the mitochondria , the power plants of the cell , less efficient .
The result is that the mitochondria burn more energy . ''
They are structures within cells so small they are even invisible under a microscope unless stained .
But they absorb the fats , sugars and carbohydrates we eat - and turn them into energy .
Dr Kirwan described BAM15 as an `` energy uncoupler . ''
He said : `` It could be an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diseases .
`` We hope in the not-too-distant future , BAM15 or related compounds will advance to clinical drug development and become a viable treatment option for patients with obesity . ''
The study published in EMBO Molecular Medicine found mice given BAM15 burned more calories than their untreated counterparts - and were resistant to weight gain .
Other benefits included lower blood sugar .
The lab rodents also had reduced levels of insulin - making them less prone to diabetes .
They were also more sensitive to the effects of the glucose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the main causes of type 2 diabetes .
The accumulation of fat in the liver , kidney and blood was also slashed .
Too much can damage the organs and lead to heart disease .
Global spending to treat obesity and obesity-related illnesses amounts to well above $ 150 billion ( £118bn ) a year .
Tam Fry , chairman and spokesman for the National Obesity Forum , said : `` Every scientist in the world is looking to develop the treatment of choice for obesity .
`` In concentrating on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to find the holy grail - but do n't count on reaching for your BAM15 yet .
`` If it works with mice it has got off to a good start but success must await human trials once FDA permission for them has been given .
`` The good news is this US laboratory has a good record for similar innovative research . ''

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In experiments mice given the drug didn't put on weight - even after gorging on foods high in fat and sugar. Scientists believe the same will happen in humans - and clinical trials are already being planned
Weight-loss pill 'possible' as scientists develop drug that stops mice piling on pounds
A miracle anti-obesity pill that combats cancer, diabetes and heart disease could be on the horizon.
In experiments mice given the drug didn't put on weight - even after gorging on foods high in fat and sugar.
Scientists believe the same will happen in humans - and clinical trials are already being planned.
The compound contains a protein called BAM15 that makes the body burn more calories.
This prevents a build up of fat and blood sugar - reducing risk of the world's biggest killers.
Dr John Kirwan, executive director of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center (corr)in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, said: "Halting the obesity epidemic requires new, more effective medications.
"This research represents a very promising step in the discovery process."
Image: Getty Images/Digital Vision) Getty Images/Digital Vision)
British experts said his lab is highly respected - and may have stumbled on the 'Holy Grail'
Obesity affects more than 650 million people globally. It causes type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, fatty liver disease and more than a dozen cancers.
It's also been linked to dementia. An injection or pill is the ultimate goal in the fight against the epidemic. In the UK one in three adults are overweight or obese.
Dr Kirwan said: "Despite this, only a handful of medications are currently FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved for obesity treatment.
"And the people who take these drugs rarely achieve long-term weight loss. Halting the obesity epidemic requires new, more effective medications.
"This research represents a very promising step in the discovery process."
The chemical differs from existing medications that work by reducing the amount of food a person eats - or the calories their bodies absorb.
Dr Kirwan said: "BAM15 works by making the mitochondria, the power plants of the cell, less efficient. The result is that the mitochondria burn more energy."
They are structures within cells so small they are even invisible under a microscope unless stained.
But they absorb the fats, sugars and carbohydrates we eat - and turn them into energy. Dr Kirwan described BAM15 as an "energy uncoupler."
He said: "It could be an effective drug for treating obesity and related diseases.
"We hope in the not-too-distant future, BAM15 or related compounds will advance to clinical drug development and become a viable treatment option for patients with obesity."
The study published in EMBO Molecular Medicine found mice given BAM15 burned more calories than their untreated counterparts - and were resistant to weight gain.
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Other benefits included lower blood sugar. The lab rodents also had reduced levels of insulin - making them less prone to diabetes.
They were also more sensitive to the effects of the glucose controlling hormone. Resistance to it is one of the main causes of type 2 diabetes.
The accumulation of fat in the liver, kidney and blood was also slashed. Too much can damage the organs and lead to heart disease.
Global spending to treat obesity and obesity-related illnesses amounts to well above $150 billion ( £118bn) a year.
Tam Fry, chairman and spokesman for the National Obesity Forum, said: "Every scientist in the world is looking to develop the treatment of choice for obesity.
"In concentrating on this protein Pennington might well be about to find the holy grail - but don't count on reaching for your BAM15 yet.
"If it works with mice it has got off to a good start but success must await human trials once FDA permission for them has been given.
"The good news is this US laboratory has a good record for similar innovative research."


thedailymirror--2020-06-11--Who can and can't see their grandparents this weekend under 'social bubble' plan

Some grandparents will finally be able to hug their families in some parts of the country under new lockdown social 'bubble ' plans from this weekend .
From midnight on Saturday June 13 , single people living alone in England will be allowed to join together with one other household in a “ support bubble ” under certain conditions .
They won ’ t need to follow the two-metre rule - meaning they can hug , kiss , share childcare and meals , hang out indoors and stay the night for the first time since March 23 .
This means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their loved ones for months can finally re-unite .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE .
However , it does n't apply to everyone .
A grandparent who lives alone would be able to form a bubble with the household one of their children , which means they could see them and interact with their grandchildren as normal .
But it will not apply to all grandparents who live together because one of the two households in each bubble must be a “ single-adult household ” .
This means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or a single parent who lives with children under 18 .
So grandparents who are still live together will only be able to see their grandchildren if they are living with a single parent .
The other household they are joining with can be of any size , and can have more than one adult in it .
However , in total , each bubble must only consist of two households - and each household must keep the arrangement “ exclusive ” .
This means some grandparents living alone will have to choose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old enough to no longer live with their parents until restrictions are eased further .
Single people living alone will be able to see both their grandparents , but they will then be unable to see any other members of the family as the bubbles must be `` exclusive '' .
Households with more than one adult can still not mix with one another without observing social distancing and staying outside .
Meanwhile the two million or so people in England who have been told to shield because they are “ extremely clinically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So grandparents that fall into that category can not take advantage of the new relaxation , even if they live alone .
The shielded are still advised to keep two metres apart from other households and avoid all social contact - advice which will last at least until June 30 .
They can leave the house , but only with members of their own household - or if they live alone , to meet one member of another household from 2m away .
This is likely to create fresh frustration for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medical reasons , living under different rules to the rest of the country .
A No10 spokesman said : “ Unfortunately we can ’ t advise anyone who is shielding to form a household bubble .
“ We do know how hard it is for people who are shielding and we ’ re keeping the advice under close review , but we ’ re not able to advise today that they could form a bubble .
”

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Downing Street has announced new social bubble plans, which will allow two households to merge on Saturday, meaning some grandparents in England will see their families for the first time in months
Who can and can't see their grandparents this weekend under lockdown 'bubble' plan
Some grandparents will finally be able to hug their families in some parts of the country under new lockdown social 'bubble' plans from this weekend.
From midnight on Saturday June 13, single people living alone in England will be allowed to join together with one other household in a “support bubble” under certain conditions.
They won’t need to follow the two-metre rule - meaning they can hug, kiss, share childcare and meals, hang out indoors and stay the night for the first time since March 23.
This means some grandparents who have been separated from their loved ones for months can finally re-unite.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE.
Image: Getty Images/Westend61) Getty Images/Westend61)
However, it doesn't apply to everyone.
A grandparent who lives alone would be able to form a bubble with the household of one of their children, which means they could see them and interact with their grandchildren as normal.
But it will not apply to grandparents who live together because one of the two households in each bubble must be a “single-adult household”.
This means either a person who lives alone, or a single parent who lives with children under 18.
So grandparents who live together will only be able to see their grandchildren if they are living with a single parent.
Image: PA) PA)
The other household they are joining with can be of any size, and can have more than one adult in it.
However, in total, each bubble must only consist of two households - and each household must keep the arrangement “exclusive”.
This means some grandparents living alone will have to choose between their children and grandchildren that are old enough to no longer live with their parents until restrictions are eased further.
Single people living alone will be able to see both their grandparents, but they will then be unable to see any other members of the family as the bubbles must be "exclusive".
Households with more than one adult can still not mix with one another without observing social distancing and staying outside.
Meanwhile, the two million or so people in England who have been told to shield because they are “extremely clinically vulnerable” cannot form a bubble.
So grandparents that fall into that category cannot take advantage of the new relaxation, even if they live alone.
The shielded are still advised to keep two metres apart from other households and avoid all social contact - advice which will last at least until June 30.
They can leave the house, but only with members of their own household - or if they live alone, to meet one member of another household from 2m away.
This is likely to create fresh frustration for the millions who've been trapped indoors for medical reasons, living under different rules to the rest of the country.
A No10 spokesman said: “Unfortunately we can’t advise anyone who is shielding to form a household bubble.
“We do know how hard it is for people who are shielding and we’re keeping the advice under close review, but we’re not able to advise today that they could form a bubble.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-11--Starmer blasts 'ridiculous' situation of bookies opening as schools stay shut

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said it is `` ridiculous '' that betting shops are being freed to reopen while parents do not know when their children can return to school .
Sir Keir said the issues facing Downing Street on ensuring pupils were safe to return to classrooms were `` entirely foreseeable '' and criticised the Prime Minister for failing to meet with opposition parties to put together a plan .
`` There was no plan , no consensus , no leadership , '' he said in an article for the Telegraph .
Sir Keir said leaving children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to their learning but also their welfare .
He said : `` We now have the ridiculous situation where next week betting shops and theme parks will open , but parents are not clear when their children will go back to school .
`` The longer schools are shut , the greater the damage to children 's wellbeing and education and the increasing pressure on parents who are having to juggle childcare and work commitments .
`` The warning from the Children 's Commissioner a few days ago could not have been starker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ losing out on over six months of education . ''
Bookmakers and non-essential shops are reopening on Monday providing they can safely stick to social distancing guidelines .
The criticisms follow on from Sir Keir 's pointed comments during Prime Minister 's Questions , during which he told Boris Johnson that parents had `` lost confidence '' in the Government 's schools plan and warned that millions of children could miss six months ' worth of education .
It is being reported that Boris Johnson is considering dropping the hotly-contested two metre social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schools to reopen by September .
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson was forced to admit defeat this week over plans - set out in the Government 's coronavirus recovery plan - for primary schools to fully reopen .
Children in nursery , Reception , Year 1 and Year 6 in England began returning to primary school last week after the Government eased lockdown measures .
But some schools said they did not have enough space on site to admit all pupils in the eligible year groups , while adhering to Government guidance to limit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interactions .
At the Downing Street press conference on Wednesday , Mr Johnson acknowledged he was `` moving slower than we would have liked in some areas '' - but he said he wanted all pupils back in classrooms by September .
But Sir Keir said that target was in danger of being missed if a plan was not put in place soon .
`` Without a plan , there is a risk that even by September many schools will not be able to reopen , and some children could be out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the former director of public prosecutions said .
He argued that `` creativity '' needed to be used to utilise the empty buildings across Britain , including theatres , museums and libraries , so they could be `` repurposed '' as makeshift classrooms .
The Opposition leader called for Chancellor Rishi Sunak to announce fresh funding in the pre-Budget report next month to pay for education `` over the summer months '' while also pushing for a one-to-one meeting to take place between teachers and parents before the holidays .
At the press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would undergo a `` massive catch-up operation over the summer and beyond '' to get up to speed on work they have missed .
He said details of the catch-up plans will be outlined by Mr Williamson next week .

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has torn into the government again over its management of reopening schools after it was confirmed that not all primary school pupils will return before summer
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said it is "ridiculous" that betting shops are being freed to reopen while parents do not know when their children can return to school.
Sir Keir said the issues facing Downing Street on ensuring pupils were safe to return to classrooms were "entirely foreseeable" and criticised the Prime Minister for failing to meet with opposition parties to put together a plan.
"There was no plan, no consensus, no leadership," he said in an article for the Telegraph.
Sir Keir said leaving children at home would be damaging not only to their learning but also their welfare.
He said: "We now have the ridiculous situation where next week betting shops and theme parks will open, but parents are not clear when their children will go back to school.
Image: PA) PA)
"The longer schools are shut, the greater the damage to children's wellbeing and education and the increasing pressure on parents who are having to juggle childcare and work commitments.
"The warning from the Children's Commissioner a few days ago could not have been starker: a generation of children now risk losing out on over six months of education."
Bookmakers and non-essential shops are reopening on Monday providing they can safely stick to social distancing guidelines.
Image: PA) PA)
The criticisms follow on from Sir Keir's pointed comments during Prime Minister's Questions, during which he told Boris Johnson that parents had "lost confidence" in the Government's schools plan and warned that millions of children could miss six months' worth of education.
It is being reported that Boris Johnson is considering dropping the hotly-contested two metre social distancing rule over the summer to free schools to reopen by September.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson was forced to admit defeat this week over plans - set out in the Government's coronavirus recovery plan - for primary schools to fully reopen.
Children in nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 in England began returning to primary school last week after the Government eased lockdown measures.
But some schools said they did not have enough space on site to admit all pupils in the eligible year groups, while adhering to Government guidance to limit class sizes to 15 and encourage fewer interactions.
At the Downing Street press conference on Wednesday, Mr Johnson acknowledged he was "moving slower than we would have liked in some areas" - but he said he wanted all pupils back in classrooms by September.
But Sir Keir said that target was in danger of being missed if a plan was not put in place soon.
"Without a plan, there is a risk that even by September many schools will not be able to reopen, and some children could be out of education for an entire year," the former director of public prosecutions said.
He argued that "creativity" needed to be used to utilise the empty buildings across Britain, including theatres, museums and libraries, so they could be "repurposed" as makeshift classrooms.
The Opposition leader called for Chancellor Rishi Sunak to announce fresh funding in the pre-Budget report next month to pay for education "over the summer months" while also pushing for a one-to-one meeting to take place between teachers and parents before the holidays.
At the press briefing, Mr Johnson said school pupils would undergo a "massive catch-up operation over the summer and beyond" to get up to speed on work they have missed.
He said details of the catch-up plans will be outlined by Mr Williamson next week.


thedailymirror--2020-06-11--Borussia Dortmund admit they're losing patience with Man Utd target Jadon Sancho

Borussia Dortmund have admitted they are losing patience with Manchester United and Chelsea target Jadon Sancho - saying the England winger is 'not easy ' to deal with .
Sancho landed himself in trouble at the weekend when he reacted angrily to being fined by the German League ( DFL ) for breaking lockdown rules by getting a haircut .
The 20-year-old was fined $ 10,000 for inviting a hairdresser into his home .
Sancho labelled the DFL 's decision an `` absolute joke '' - and was promptly told by his team-mate Emre Can to `` grow up '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ string of disciplinary incidents which have blighted an otherwise impressive season from Sancho - but it has n't stopped the likes of United and Chelsea from targeting him in the summer transfer window .
The bidding will start at £80m or more for a player who has scored 17 goals and provided 17 assists in 28 Bundesliga matches this season .
But the club 's sporting director Michael Zorc has suggested that Sancho 's off-field antics are becoming a distraction .
“ Jadon is not only an exceptional footballer who is noticeable on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside of the pitch , '' Zorc told SportBild .
`` Sometimes it ’ s not easy for us.
” Back in October Sancho was fined and left out of the squad for one of Dortmund 's games after he returned late from international duty with England .
A month later he was benched for a Champions League clash against Barcelona after missing a team meeting .
His social media posts of his lavish Christmas holiday during the Bundesliga 's winter break did n't go down well with some fans , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's regular trips back to England during days off from training .
While Chelsea have been linked with a move for Sancho this summer , the West London club believe he is headed for United according to The Sun .
Frank Lampard 's side have instead been linked with a £75m move for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz .
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

Sancho is one of Europe's most coveted young players with Manchester United and Chelsea among his admirers, but Bundesliga club's chief says he is 'sometimes not easy' to deal with
Borussia Dortmund have admitted they are losing patience with Manchester United and Chelsea target Jadon Sancho - saying the England winger is 'not easy' to deal with.
Sancho landed himself in trouble at the weekend when he reacted angrily to being fined by the German League (DFL) for breaking lockdown rules by getting a haircut.
The 20-year-old was fined $10,000 for inviting a hairdresser into his home. Sancho labelled the DFL's decision an "absolute joke" - and was promptly told by his team-mate Emre Can to "grow up".
It is the latest in a string of disciplinary incidents which have blighted an otherwise impressive season from Sancho - but it hasn't stopped the likes of United and Chelsea from targeting him in the summer transfer window.
The bidding will start at £80m or more for a player who has scored 17 goals and provided 17 assists in 28 Bundesliga matches this season.
Image: Jadon Sancho/Instagram) Jadon Sancho/Instagram)
But the club's sporting director Michael Zorc has suggested that Sancho's off-field antics are becoming a distraction.
“Jadon is not only an exceptional footballer who is noticeable on the pitch but now and then also outside of the pitch," Zorc told SportBild.
"Sometimes it’s not easy for us.”
Back in October Sancho was fined and left out of the squad for one of Dortmund's games after he returned late from international duty with England.
A month later he was benched for a Champions League clash against Barcelona after missing a team meeting.
His social media posts of his lavish Christmas holiday during the Bundesliga's winter break didn't go down well with some fans either.
While Chelsea have been linked with a move for Sancho this summer, the West London club believe he is headed for United.
Frank Lampard's side have instead been linked with a £75million move for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz.
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


thedailymirror--2020-06-11--Kylie and Kendall Jenner hail Caitlyn 'being honest with them on sexuality'

Kendall and Kylie Jenner have been speaking out about Caitlyn 's transition five years ago as they celebrate Pride .
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians stars have hailed 70-year-old Caitlyn as their 'hero ' and said their relationship has grown since she has been able to `` be honest '' with her daughters .
Caitlyn , for her part , has admitted to People that if Kylie , 22 , or Kendall , 24 : `` If one of them had had a problem , I wouldn ’ t have done it . ''
Model Kendall has spoken lovingly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that she will always be a `` daddy 's girl . ''
Opening up about Caitlyn , Kendall said : `` When my dad came out as transgender , our relationship grew .
`` She could finally be honest with me .
We could talk about deep emotions she was feeling through that time .
`` Growing up my dad was not usually one to talk about her feelings so that was a big step for us . ''
Kendall went on to say that `` our relationship grows every day , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` daddy ’ s girl my whole life . ''
Speaking about Caitlyn 's history and the remarkable achievements she had as an athlete , Kendall said : `` I used to watch old Olympic videos of my dad and wish I could be a part of those spectacular moments with her .
`` There are so many stories she tells about her life and I love to just sit there and listen .
She has lived so many amazing lives in one lifetime .
`` My favorite thing to learn from my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then and inspiring now . ''
It has been five years since Caitlyn 's ground-breaking Vanity Fair cover , in which she announced to the world : `` Call Me Caitlyn . ''
Kendall spoke glowingly about how much Caitlyn must have gone through to get to the the point of showing everyone who she is .
The reality star continued : `` Because of my dad ’ s bravery , I ’ ve learned to love what I love and not be ashamed of it .
`` She ’ s been my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remember , from sports growing up to now with her wisdom .
She ’ s so brave and I aspire to be as brave as her one day . ''
Kylie has also admitted that Caitlyn 's coming out had proved to be inspirational to her .
Speaking about it , the make-up mogul said : `` My dad has always been an inspiration to me , from winning the gold medal at the Olympics to getting her pilot ’ s licence .
`` However , watching her live out her true self @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all . ''
One thing that both sisters agree upon is `` she 's our hero . ''
Speaking about the moment that she was given her new driving licence , Caitlyn admitted that she had a few qualms about what she had done but ultimately admitted that there were no regrets and no going back .
She said in 2015 : `` It was so emotional .
There I was .
Caitlyn Marie Jenner .
But then , I wondered , did Bruce deserve to be thrown away like this ?
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He raised 10 kids .
But I wasn ’ t turning around . ''
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Caitlyn Jenner is celebrating Pride after coming out five years ago and her daughters Kylie and Kendall Jenner have said their relationship has 'grown stronger' since
Kylie and Kendall Jenner hail Caitlyn for 'being honest with them over sexuality'
Kendall and Kylie Jenner have been speaking out about Caitlyn's transition five years ago as they celebrate Pride.
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians stars have hailed 70-year-old Caitlyn as their 'hero' and said their relationship has grown since she has been able to "be honest" with her daughters.
Caitlyn, for her part, has admitted to People that if Kylie, 22, or Kendall, 24: "If one of them had had a problem, I wouldn’t have done it."
Model Kendall has spoken lovingly about Caitlyn's transition and has insisted that she will always be a "daddy's girl."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Opening up about Caitlyn, Kendall said: "When my dad came out as transgender, our relationship grew.
"She could finally be honest with me. We could talk about deep emotions she was feeling through that time.
"Growing up my dad was not usually one to talk about her feelings so that was a big step for us."
Kendall went on to say that "our relationship grows every day," and that says she's been a "daddy’s girl my whole life."
Speaking about Caitlyn's history and the remarkable achievements she had as an athlete, Kendall said: "I used to watch old Olympic videos of my dad and wish I could be a part of those spectacular moments with her.
"There are so many stories she tells about her life and I love to just sit there and listen. She has lived so many amazing lives in one lifetime.
"My favorite thing to learn from my dad is about my dad. Inspiring then and inspiring now."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
It has been five years since Caitlyn's ground-breaking Vanity Fair cover, in which she announced to the world: "Call Me Caitlyn."
Kendall spoke glowingly about how much Caitlyn must have gone through to get to the the point of showing everyone who she is.
The reality star continued: "Because of my dad’s bravery, I’ve learned to love what I love and not be ashamed of it.
"She’s been my role model since before I can even remember, from sports growing up to now with her wisdom. She’s so brave and I aspire to be as brave as her one day."
Image: Getty Images for The Business of Fashion) Getty Images for The Business of Fashion)
Kylie has also admitted that Caitlyn's coming out had proved to be inspirational to her.
Speaking about it, the make-up mogul said: "My dad has always been an inspiration to me, from winning the gold medal at the Olympics to getting her pilot’s licence.
"However, watching her live out her true self has been the most inspiring of them all."
One thing that both sisters agree upon is "she's our hero."
Speaking about the moment that she was given her new driving licence, Caitlyn admitted that she had a few qualms about what she had done but ultimately admitted that there were no regrets and no going back.
She said in 2015: "It was so emotional. There I was. Caitlyn Marie Jenner. But then, I wondered, did Bruce deserve to be thrown away like this? He did a lot of good things.
"He raised 10 kids. But I wasn’t turning around."
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thedailymirror--2020-06-10--Queen's official birthday to be marked very differently with social distancing

The Queen 's official birthday salute will be subject to social distancing rules and closed to spectators - with Trooping the Colour scrapped .
Buckingham Palace has released details of the Windsor Castle event that will see Her Majesty take two royal salutes from the Welsh Guards on Saturday .
The head of state was last seen at a major event on March 9 when she attended the Westminster Abbey Commonwealth Day service with senior members of the monarchy and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex , who made their final appearance as working royals .
Saturday 's ceremony will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards , whose colour - or military flag - was due to be trooped this year at the Queen 's Birthday Parade on Horse Guards in Whitehall .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE .
Stationed at Windsor Castle , the servicemen have played a key role in the military response to the Covid-19 pandemic over the past few months .
When the Queen arrives at the castle 's quadrangle she will receive a royal salute which will be followed by a set of military @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Band of the Household Division .
The drills will include the colour being paraded in front of the servicemen and the ceremony will end with a second royal salute followed by the Guardsmen and the military musicians marching from the quadrangle .
The ceremony is expected to last about 20 minutes and will see the Guardsmen performing their drills two metres apart with the military musicians also observing social distancing .
Broadcaster Huw Edwards will host a BBC One programme covering the event which replaces Trooping the Colour , the national celebration of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is staged every year in June .
It famously features a gathering of the royal family on Buckingham Palace 's balcony to acknowledge the crowds in The Mall and watch a flypast .
Trooping also attracts thousands of spectators , friends and family of the soldiers taking part in the military spectacle , who fill stands around Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall where the event is normally staged .
A few days after lockdown was announced Buckingham Palace said in line with Government advice Trooping the Colour would `` not go ahead in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of options were being considered .

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The Queen's official birthday ceremony on June 13 is set to be a very different occasion to normal in Her Majesty's first public appearance in over three months
Queen's official birthday to be marked very differently with social distancing
The Queen's official birthday salute will be subject to social distancing rules and closed to spectators - with Trooping the Colour scrapped.
Buckingham Palace has released details of the Windsor Castle event that will see Her Majesty take two royal salutes from the Welsh Guards on Saturday.
The head of state was last seen at a major event on March 9 when she attended the Westminster Abbey Commonwealth Day service with senior members of the monarchy and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who made their final appearance as working royals.
Saturday's ceremony will be carried out by a detachment from the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, whose colour - or military flag - was due to be trooped this year at the Queen's Birthday Parade on Horse Guards in Whitehall.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Stationed at Windsor Castle, the servicemen have played a key role in the military response to the Covid-19 pandemic over the past few months.
When the Queen arrives at the castle's quadrangle she will receive a royal salute which will be followed by a set of military drills and a musical performance by a Band of the Household Division.
The drills will include the colour being paraded in front of the servicemen and the ceremony will end with a second royal salute followed by the Guardsmen and the military musicians marching from the quadrangle.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The ceremony is expected to last about 20 minutes and will see the Guardsmen performing their drills two metres apart with the military musicians also observing social distancing.
Broadcaster Huw Edwards will host a BBC One programme covering the event which replaces Trooping the Colour, the national celebration of the Queen's official birthday which traditionally is staged every year in June.
It famously features a gathering of the royal family on Buckingham Palace's balcony to acknowledge the crowds in The Mall and watch a flypast.
Trooping also attracts thousands of spectators, friends and family of the soldiers taking part in the military spectacle, who fill stands around Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall where the event is normally staged.
A few days after lockdown was announced Buckingham Palace said in line with Government advice Trooping the Colour would "not go ahead in its traditional form" and a number of options were being considered.


thedailymirror--2020-06-10--Ewan McGregor settles divorce after daughter says girlfriend is 'piece of trash'

Ewan McGregor has settled his divorce from wife Eve Mavrakis after 22 years but not before his eldest daughter could have her say on his new girlfriend .
The 49-year-old Trainspotting star finalised the divorce , which has been going on since January 2018 and The Blast has reported the settlement after obtaining new legal documents .
The couple have reportedly submitted details of their financial settlement to court , so that the divorce can be rubber stamped .
The biggest drama of the separation has come from Ewan 's eldest daughter Clara McGregor , who has taken aim at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in a social media post .
The trouble started after a fan account shared a photo of Ewan kissing Mary Elizabeth at the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscars party .
This was July last year and Clara was soon to share her thoughts on seeing the kiss , labelling her dad 's girlfriend a `` piece of trash . ''
Quoting actress Mary Elizabeth 's profile message , Clara commented : `` Most beautiful and talented woman on earth ?
?
?
Oh man y'all are delusional .
The girl is a piece @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A fan hit back at Clara , writing : `` Say it to her face not in social media .
It took TWO to undo this marriage .
If a man OR woman is happy w/ their marriage no outside interference can destroy that ! ''
Clara then replied : `` Yup it took two !
!
Mary & my father : ) '' Speaking to The Times after her outburst , Clara did acknowledge that her comments on Instagram were not 'mature ' but did give her reasoning for making them .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most mature way to go about things , but I was angry and upset .
`` There had been a lot building up to it and a lot to deal with - not to make excuses or anything - but , yeah , it was n't my finest moment . ''
The model said that at the time , she `` kept being tagged in this photograph and I was seeing negative things about my mom . ''
Clara continued : `` I said how I felt and I did n't want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was n't the right way to go about things , but it 's a hard thing to wrap your head around when you feel you had this idea of what the family unit is and then to have that shift .
It 's very weird . ''
Clara also admitted that she was n't going to be making any special efforts to get to know her dad 's new girlfriend .
She said : `` I 'm good .
I wish them all the best , but I 'm staying out of that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area of the divorce had been a sticking point until now , with Ewan reportedly unhappy with the amount he was contributing to his wife and children 's living expenses .
He had allegedly done so voluntarily but felt he was paying over the odds compared to what he felt he should be contributing .
At the same time , Eve was claiming that she was receiving less than what she was entitled to , so it had proved to be a sticking point .
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Ewan McGregor has settled his divorce from Eve Mavrakis after 22 years of marriage but his eldest daughter is not a big fan of his new girlfriend, Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Ewan McGregor has settled his divorce from wife Eve Mavrakis after 22 years but not before his eldest daughter could have her say on his new girlfriend.
The 49-year-old Trainspotting star finalised the divorce, which has been going on since January 2018 and The Blast has reported the settlement after obtaining new legal documents.
The couple have reportedly submitted details of their financial settlement to court, so that the divorce can be rubber stamped.
The biggest drama of the separation has come from Ewan's eldest daughter Clara McGregor, who has taken aim at his new girlfriend, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, in a social media post.
The trouble started after a fan account shared a photo of Ewan kissing Mary Elizabeth at the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscars party.
Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America)
This was July last year and Clara was soon to share her thoughts on seeing the kiss, labelling her dad's girlfriend a "piece of trash."
Quoting actress Mary Elizabeth's profile message, Clara commented: "Most beautiful and talented woman on earth??? Oh man y'all are delusional. The girl is a piece of trash :) x."
A fan hit back at Clara, writing: "Say it to her face not in social media. It took TWO to undo this marriage. If a man OR woman is happy w/ their marriage no outside interference can destroy that!"
Clara then replied: "Yup it took two!! Mary & my father :)"
Speaking to The Times after her outburst, Clara did acknowledge that her comments on Instagram were not 'mature' but did give her reasoning for making them.
She said: "It wasn't the most mature way to go about things, but I was angry and upset.
"There had been a lot building up to it and a lot to deal with - not to make excuses or anything - but, yeah, it wasn't my finest moment."
The model said that at the time, she "kept being tagged in this photograph and I was seeing negative things about my mom."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Clara continued: "I said how I felt and I didn't want to apologise for it.
"It wasn't the right way to go about things, but it's a hard thing to wrap your head around when you feel you had this idea of what the family unit is and then to have that shift. It's very weird."
Clara also admitted that she wasn't going to be making any special efforts to get to know her dad's new girlfriend.
Image: Photo Image Press) Photo Image Press)
She said: "I'm good. I wish them all the best, but I'm staying out of that, for sure."
The financial area of the divorce had been a sticking point until now, with Ewan reportedly unhappy with the amount he was contributing to his wife and children's living expenses.
He had allegedly done so voluntarily but felt he was paying over the odds compared to what he felt he should be contributing.
At the same time, Eve was claiming that she was receiving less than what she was entitled to, so it had proved to be a sticking point.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-10--Corrie set pictures show first look at new scenes as cast return to filming

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Coronation Street has released a glimpse inside the studios for the first time , since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cast members were seen on set together for the first time , after ITV confirmed the show would not go off air and that filming would resume in early June .
Several Corrie favourites appear in snaps from filming , while all cast and crew are shown following strict social distancing measures .
The pictures are from the filming of some of the first news scenes of the ITV soap , since filming halted in March amid the Covid-19 lockdown put in place in the UK .
Corrie bosses had confirmed that measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was possible , while different rules have been put in place to ensure the safety of all cast and crew .
From limited characters in scenes , to two metre distances between everyone and even limits on sets being used , the soap 's bosses have had to follow strict guidelines to get back to work .
Now , viewers can see which characters may be appearing back on the Cobbles first , and which storylines may be picked up .
Storylines are likely to be affected due to elderly and high-risk cast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of yet , and children also not allowed back for the time being .
One scene being filmed features Leanne Battersby , her sister Toyah and her partner Nick Tilsley .
The trio look a little tense , amid the heartbreaking ongoing storyline with Leanne 's son Oliver .
After a series of seizures and hospital dashes , the toddler was diagnosed with mitochondrial disease .
Snaps from filming show the trio at a distance between each other in one room , while the camera and sound crew are also apart .
From @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big tripods and very long microphone poles , the crew have taken all the necessary steps to film scenes at a distance .
Elsewhere , and another scene on the Cobbles features Emma Brooker , Seb Franklin and Sally Metcalfe .
The cast were pictured chatting in-between takes , no doubt catching up after months off .
Again all three cast members are stood part , as are any crew members filming or directing them .
A little further down the street , and Kevin Webster features in a scene with love interest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appears to feature in this scene .
The cast were pictured driving in to the studios on Wednesday , but these snaps are the first from inside the building .
It 's not yet known what storylines and scenes are being filmed , but it has been confirmed the soap will reference the pandemic slightly .
The soap follows Emmerdale , which was the first UK soap to head back to filming with strict rules .
They 're already airing new content , with special lockdown episodes filmed .
Both Corrie and Emmerdale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are airing per week , with it said to be a while before full transmission will be back to normal .
Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm on ITV .

Coronation Street cast and crew are back filming the ITV soap, and are following strict rules amid the coronavirus pandemic
Coronation Street set pictures show first look at new scenes as cast return to filming
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Coronation Street has released a glimpse inside the studios for the first time, since filming recommenced amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Cast members were seen on set together for the first time, after ITV confirmed the show would not go off air and that filming would resume in early June.
Several Corrie favourites appear in snaps from filming, while all cast and crew are shown following strict social distancing measures.
The pictures are from the filming of some of the first news scenes of the ITV soap, since filming halted in March amid the Covid-19 lockdown put in place in the UK.
Corrie bosses had confirmed that measures needed to be met before a return was possible, while different rules have been put in place to ensure the safety of all cast and crew.
Image: ITV) ITV)
From limited characters in scenes, to two metre distances between everyone and even limits on sets being used, the soap's bosses have had to follow strict guidelines to get back to work.
Now, viewers can see which characters may be appearing back on the Cobbles first, and which storylines may be picked up.
Storylines are likely to be affected due to elderly and high-risk cast members not returning to the studio as of yet, and children also not allowed back for the time being.
Image: ITV) ITV)
One scene being filmed features Leanne Battersby, her sister Toyah and her partner Nick Tilsley.
The trio look a little tense, amid the heartbreaking ongoing storyline with Leanne's son Oliver.
After a series of seizures and hospital dashes, the toddler was diagnosed with mitochondrial disease.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Snaps from filming show the trio at a distance between each other in one room, while the camera and sound crew are also apart.
From yellow tape blocking off areas, to big tripods and very long microphone poles, the crew have taken all the necessary steps to film scenes at a distance.
Elsewhere, and another scene on the Cobbles features Emma Brooker, Seb Franklin and Sally Metcalfe.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
The cast were pictured chatting in-between takes, no doubt catching up after months off.
Again all three cast members are stood part, as are any crew members filming or directing them.
A little further down the street, and Kevin Webster features in a scene with love interest Abi Franklin.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Her son Seb also appears to feature in this scene.
The cast were pictured driving in to the studios on Wednesday, but these snaps are the first from inside the building.
It's not yet known what storylines and scenes are being filmed, but it has been confirmed the soap will reference the pandemic slightly.
Image: ITV) ITV)
The soap follows Emmerdale, which was the first UK soap to head back to filming with strict rules.
They're already airing new content, with special lockdown episodes filmed.
Both Corrie and Emmerdale have reduced the amount of episodes they are airing per week, with it said to be a while before full transmission will be back to normal.
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-06-10--Corrie bosses to 'cheat' in new episodes to tackle social distancing challenges

Corrie bosses are going to “ cheat ” their way to a new normal using Zoom calls to include older cast members and “ verbal come ons ” instead of kisses .
Library shots of child actors , not yet allowed back to the Salford set , will also be employed along with clever camera angles to make couples appear intimate .
And despite all location filming being scrapped , some stunts will still be shot , with characters kept at least two metres apart at all times .
Show producer Iain MacLeod admitted : `` Our request to directors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will use focal distancing and foreshortening to make it look like married couples are closer than they are and create a bit of intimacy .
`` Otherwise it will look peculiar if they are unnaturally distancing.
” The episodes containing the soap ’ s first references to Covid-19 will hit screens on July 24 .
MacLeod admitted he ’ d “ agonised ” over how to introduce the pandemic to Weatherfield and is hoping viewers will be forgiving when it appears to have sprung up overnight .
He explained : “ Like someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are the first ones written and designed after the pandemic hit .
Characters will be acknowledging the disease and it will be a kind of day/night transition in terms of our fictional universe .
I agonised long and hard over this – I think the audience understands the circumstances in which we ’ re making these episodes and will go with it .
“ There might be a few comments on Twitter .
There wasn ’ t really any other way of doing it .
We ’ ve got a mature audience and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I ’ m hoping that what the audience will see on screen will not be a diminshment of the quality that we always put on the TV .
It will be equally good – just a bit different.
” He said that the new scenes were stripped back and used fewer people and props : “ It ’ s been incredibly challenging - this is a programme about social interactions and romance and punching someone in the Rovers , all of which require you to be closer than two metres to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we had a scene which would have required Character A to have lip on lip contact with Character B so instead the writer had to very cleverly craft the scene so that the come on was verbal .
It works equally well.
” Older characters such as Ken Barlow ( Bill Roache ) , Rita Tanner ( Barbara Knox ) and Audrey Roberts ( Sue Nicholls ) will not return to the set for the time being – but will still make occasional appearances .
“ Have we considered having the older or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The answer to that is yes , ” MacLeod revealed .
“ We ’ re very keen to make sure we keep as many of our wonderful cast and brilliant characters on screen as we can .
In some cases , they can ’ t physically be in the building but I know the audience will thank us for keeping sight of them – they ’ re all well loved and fantastic performers - we ’ re keen to see them as much as we can.
” While some characters will be given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being off screen , others will be isolating out of sight in upstairs rooms .
The effects of coronavirus will be seen more than talked about , with plenty of social distancing between those who are not from the same household .
“ We took the view that it ’ s better to let viewers see the new world that we all live in rather than talk about it , ” MacLeod said .
“ I don ’ t think people tune in to Coronation Street wanting to see more people banging on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay true to what Corrie is , not suddenly turn it into a medical drama or a soap version of the Dustin Hoffman movie Outbreak.
” Several stories had to be scrapped , changed or paused because they involved cast who were not currently available .
Some due to be filmed on location will now take place on the cobbles , others have been pushed back to later this year or even into 2021 .
But a car stunt , to air in August , will be filmed within weeks .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that will look like they ’ re right on top of each other and touching but will be shot with no-one going within two metres of each other at all .
In instances like that , we ’ ll be cheating it , ” MacLeod laughed .
John Whiston , managing director of ITV drama , said the soap hoped to get back to filming six instalments a week by the autumn .
But he is fearful that any second peak of the virus could impact the soap ’ s 60th anniversary in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to plan for when certain stories are going to peak – if we get knocked off kilter we might have to do a Christmas bubble and just bring that in .
We ’ ve got plan A , plan B , plan C and plan Z at the moment.
” Already the storylines planned for the anniversary celebration have been rewritten : `` We ’ ve had to strip out some of the bigger Hollywood spectacular elements and to my immense relief below all of that are three or four fantastically good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” MacLeod said .
“ Once we stripped away all the crash , bang , wallop what we ’ ve been left with is essential soap viewing.
” Actor Ben Price , who plays Nick Tilsley , returned to work this week and said it had been hard to remain distant during his emotional storyline with Jane Danson ( Leanne ) , in which their son is battling a life-limiting illness .
“ The scenes are incredibly touching and there was a moment where as Nick , I wanted to give her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t. ” Jane agreed : “ We couldn ’ t physically touch each other but it didn ’ t feel too different .
We found ways of looking at each other .
”

ITV producers will 'cheat' their way to normality amid the coronavirus pandemic by using Zoom calls in a bid to keep the older cast members of Coronation Street safe
Corrie bosses are going to “cheat” their way to a new normal using Zoom calls to include older cast members and “verbal come ons” instead of kisses.
Library shots of child actors, not yet allowed back to the Salford set, will also be employed along with clever camera angles to make couples appear intimate.
And despite all location filming being scrapped, some stunts will still be shot, with characters kept at least two metres apart at all times.
Show producer Iain MacLeod admitted: "Our request to directors has been: cheat it. We will use focal distancing and foreshortening to make it look like married couples are closer than they are and create a bit of intimacy.
"Otherwise it will look peculiar if they are unnaturally distancing.”
The episodes containing the soap’s first references to Covid-19 will hit screens on July 24.
MacLeod admitted he’d “agonised” over how to introduce the pandemic to Weatherfield and is hoping viewers will be forgiving when it appears to have sprung up overnight.
He explained: “Like someone has flipped a switch, those episodes are the first ones written and designed after the pandemic hit. Characters will be acknowledging the disease and it will be a kind of day/night transition in terms of our fictional universe. I agonised long and hard over this – I think the audience understands the circumstances in which we’re making these episodes and will go with it.
“There might be a few comments on Twitter. There wasn’t really any other way of doing it. We’ve got a mature audience and they understand the world we live in.
“I’m hoping that what the audience will see on screen will not be a diminshment of the quality that we always put on the TV. It will be equally good – just a bit different.”
He said that the new scenes were stripped back and used fewer people and props: “It’s been incredibly challenging - this is a programme about social interactions and romance and punching someone in the Rovers, all of which require you to be closer than two metres to your co-stars.
“On kissing, we had a scene which would have required Character A to have lip on lip contact with Character B so instead the writer had to very cleverly craft the scene so that the come on was verbal. It works equally well.”
Older characters such as Ken Barlow (Bill Roache), Rita Tanner (Barbara Knox) and Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls) will not return to the set for the time being – but will still make occasional appearances.
“Have we considered having the older or medically vulnerable cast on Zoom calls? The answer to that is yes,” MacLeod revealed. “We’re very keen to make sure we keep as many of our wonderful cast and brilliant characters on screen as we can. In some cases, they can’t physically be in the building but I know the audience will thank us for keeping sight of them – they’re all well loved and fantastic performers - we’re keen to see them as much as we can.”
While some characters will be given a story which accounts for them not being off screen, others will be isolating out of sight in upstairs rooms.
The effects of coronavirus will be seen more than talked about, with plenty of social distancing between those who are not from the same household.
“We took the view that it’s better to let viewers see the new world that we all live in rather than talk about it,” MacLeod said. “I don’t think people tune in to Coronation Street wanting to see more people banging on about the pandemic. We want to stay true to what Corrie is, not suddenly turn it into a medical drama or a soap version of the Dustin Hoffman movie Outbreak.”
Several stories had to be scrapped, changed or paused because they involved cast who were not currently available.
Some due to be filmed on location will now take place on the cobbles, others have been pushed back to later this year or even into 2021. But a car stunt, to air in August, will be filmed within weeks.
“It’s two people in vehicular jeopardy that will look like they’re right on top of each other and touching but will be shot with no-one going within two metres of each other at all. In instances like that, we’ll be cheating it,” MacLeod laughed.
Image: ITV) ITV)
John Whiston, managing director of ITV drama, said the soap hoped to get back to filming six instalments a week by the autumn. But he is fearful that any second peak of the virus could impact the soap’s 60th anniversary in December and then Christmas. “We have to plan for when certain stories are going to peak – if we get knocked off kilter we might have to do a Christmas bubble and just bring that in. We’ve got plan A, plan B, plan C and plan Z at the moment.”
Already the storylines planned for the anniversary celebration have been rewritten: "We’ve had to strip out some of the bigger Hollywood spectacular elements and to my immense relief below all of that are three or four fantastically good stories, including a salacious love triangle,” MacLeod said.
“Once we stripped away all the crash, bang, wallop what we’ve been left with is essential soap viewing.”
Actor Ben Price, who plays Nick Tilsley, returned to work this week and said it had been hard to remain distant during his emotional storyline with Jane Danson (Leanne), in which their son is battling a life-limiting illness. “The scenes are incredibly touching and there was a moment where as Nick, I wanted to give her a hug, but I couldn’t.”
Jane agreed: “We couldn’t physically touch each other but it didn’t feel too different. We found ways of looking at each other.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-10--One of four policemen charged over George Floyd death leaves prison on bail

One of the four Minneapolis police officers charged over the death of George Floyd has left jail after posting a $ 750,000 bond .
Thomas Lane was released around 4.10pm on Wednesday from the Hennepin County Jail , a spokesperson from the Sheriff 's Office told the Star Tribune .
The 37-year-old former rookie cop was charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in connection to the death of Mr Floyd , 46 , who died on May 25 .
J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao received the same charges on June 3 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ police officer Derek Chauvin was filmed kneeling on his neck for nearly nine minutes has energised the Black Lives Matter movement across the world .
Thousands of people turned out on Tuesday to pay their respects at his funeral in Houston , which was shown on major US TV networks .
Chauvin , who was filmed kneeling on Mr Floyd 's neck for almost nine minutes before he passed out , has been charged with second degree murder and faces up to 40 years in prison .
Mr Lane 's attorney , Earl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with conditions and has returned home to his wife , though it is unclear where they live .
The accused was sacked , along with the other three men involved in Mr Floyd 's arrest , shortly after the shocking video clip emerged online .
Lane 's next court appearance is slated for June 29 and Mr Gray said he plans to file a motion to dismiss all charges .
`` Now we can watch what happens next from outside , '' the lawyer told the Tribune .
`` We will bring a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be granted . ''
He was initially being held on $ 1 million bail , county jail records show .
Lane joined the police department as a cadet in February 2019 and had been on the force just four days when Mr Floyd died , said Mr Gray .
He was `` doing everything he thought he was supposed to do as a four-day police officer , '' Mr Gray added , reports CNN .
Lane had previously worked as a barman at multiple restaurants and a sales assistant at Home Depot .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in criminology at the University of Mineesota in 2016 before becoming a corrections officer at Hennepin County and an assistant probation officer .

Ex rookie Minneapolis cop Thomas Jane, 37, is charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in relation to the death of George Floyd
George Floyd death: One of four police officers charged leaves prison on bail
One of the four Minneapolis police officers charged over the death of George Floyd has left jail after posting a $750,000 bond.
Thomas Lane was released around 4.10pm on Wednesday from the Hennepin County Jail, a spokesperson from the Sheriff's Office told the Star Tribune.
The 37-year-old former rookie cop was charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in connection to the death of Mr Floyd, 46, who died on May 25.
J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao received the same charges on June 3.
The shocking death of Mr Floyd after police officer Derek Chauvin was filmed kneeling on his neck for nearly nine minutes has energised the Black Lives Matter movement across the world.
Thousands of people turned out on Tuesday to pay their respects at his funeral in Houston, which was shown on major US TV networks.
Image: Avalon.red) Avalon.red)
Chauvin, who was filmed kneeling on Mr Floyd's neck for almost nine minutes before he passed out, has been charged with second degree murder and faces up to 40 years in prison.
Mr Lane's attorney, Earl Gray, confirmed his client accepted bail with conditions and has returned home to his wife, though it is unclear where they live.
The accused was sacked, along with the other three men involved in Mr Floyd's arrest, shortly after the shocking video clip emerged online.
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
Lane's next court appearance is slated for June 29 and Mr Gray said he plans to file a motion to dismiss all charges.
"Now we can watch what happens next from outside," the lawyer told the Tribune. "We will bring a motion to dismiss and hopefully it will be granted."
He was initially being held on $1 million bail, county jail records show.
Lane joined the police department as a cadet in February 2019 and had been on the force just four days when Mr Floyd died, said Mr Gray.
He was "doing everything he thought he was supposed to do as a four-day police officer," Mr Gray added, reports CNN.
Lane had previously worked as a barman at multiple restaurants and a sales assistant at Home Depot.
He then completed a bachelor's degree in criminology at the University of Mineesota in 2016 before becoming a corrections officer at Hennepin County and an assistant probation officer.


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thedailymirror--2020-06-10--Premier League facing £1billion black hole from coronavirus pandemic

The Premier League will take an immediate £1bn hit from the coronavirus pandemic – and £500m will be lost forever .
The top flight will re-start next week after a three-month layoff .
But the Premier League clubs have had to pay back £330m in revenue to broadcasters – and all remaining 92 games will be played behind closed doors .
Half of the losses could be recouped in the next financial year with the season extended into August .
And this could help a rebound for the industry next season , especially if crowds are allowed back into stadiums @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head of the Sports Business Group at Deloitte , said : “ We expect the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to cause significant revenue reduction and operating losses across European football in the current season ’ s financial results .
`` Clubs are having to weather multiple financial impacts , including rebates or deferrals of commercial and broadcast incomes , as well as the loss of match day income and other event-related revenue.
” Premier League clubs ’ revenues rose to more than £5 billion for the first time in 2018/19 but the 20 clubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £165m .
Meanwhile , The Bundesliga will overtake La Liga as the second richest league in Europe because of German football 's early return from the pandemic .
Spain 's top flight had overtaken the Bundesliga in 2018/19 with revenues up to €3.4bn ( £2.98bn ) against €3.3bn .
But Germany will now complete the season before the end of June and will record stronger figures for the current financial year .
The big five leagues in Europe set a new combined record of €17bn ( £14.89bn ) of revenue out of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Premier League is still the most valuable at €5.2bn .
This gap is set to widen further with the leagues in England , Germany , Spain , Italy and France generating 86 % of their cash from broadcast and commercial s revenue with only 14 % from matchdays .

Half of the Premier League's expected £1billion losses from the coronavirus pandemic could be recouped - but £500million is expected to be lost forever
The Premier League will take an immediate £1bn hit from the coronavirus pandemic – and £500m will be lost forever.
The top flight will re-start next week after a three-month layoff. But the Premier League clubs have had to pay back £330m in revenue to broadcasters – and all remaining 92 games will be played behind closed doors.
Half of the losses could be recouped in the next financial year with the season extended into August. And this could help a rebound for the industry next season, especially if crowds are allowed back into stadiums.
But Dan Jones, partner and head of the Sports Business Group at Deloitte, said: “We expect the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to cause significant revenue reduction and operating losses across European football in the current season’s financial results.
Image: PA) PA)
"Clubs are having to weather multiple financial impacts, including rebates or deferrals of commercial and broadcast incomes, as well as the loss of match day income and other event-related revenue.”
Premier League clubs’ revenues rose to more than £5 billion for the first time in 2018/19 but the 20 clubs still made a combined pre-tax losses of £165m.
Meanwhile, The Bundesliga will overtake La Liga as the second richest league in Europe because of German football's early return from the pandemic.
Spain's top flight had overtaken the Bundesliga in 2018/19 with revenues up to €3.4bn (£2.98bn) against €3.3bn.
But Germany will now complete the season before the end of June and will record stronger figures for the current financial year.
The big five leagues in Europe set a new combined record of €17bn (£14.89bn) of revenue out of a total of €28.9bn (£25.5bn). The Premier League is still the most valuable at €5.2bn.
This gap is set to widen further with the leagues in England, Germany, Spain, Italy and France generating 86% of their cash from broadcast and commercial s revenue with only 14% from matchdays.


thedailymirror--2020-06-10--League One and Two finances set back by a decade thanks to coronavirus pandemic

Finances in League One and Two will be set back a decade by the cancellation of this season and uncertainty over when fans can return to stadiums .
Sunderland ’ s first season in the third tier since 1987 pushed revenues from League One clubs up to a record £191m in 2018/19 .
League Two revenue remained stable at £91m .
But Tim Bridge , director , Sports Business Group at Deloitte said : “ Following the decision to end the League 1 and League 2 seasons , with the exception of the upcoming play-offs , we are now in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clubs competing in those divisions is understood .
“ The longer-term implications are inherently uncertain and , with clubs at that level of the game relying significantly on playing matches in front of paying spectators , we currently estimate that in revenue terms there will be a significant negative impact , likely in the region of about 20 per cent across the two divisions through to 2020/21 .
`` This will likely take both divisions back in revenue terms to the levels last seen prior to 2010 , albeit a return to normal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ record revenue levels again for 2021/22.
” Deloitte ’ s Annual Review of Football Finance 2020 found each of the three divisions of the English Football League achieved record revenues in 2018-19 and topped a combined £1billion for the first time .
But the firm warned that Championship clubs must impose a wage cap to end “ unsustainable ” expenditure chasing the Premier League dream .
Deloitte says the coronavirus crisis should be the catalyst for change with a potential recession reducing the ability of rich owners to subside their clubs – and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like Bury .
Championship clubs lost a staggering combined total of £300m on total record revenues of £785m in seeking even more money in the Premier League .
And the 24 clubs in the second tier had a wages-to-turnover ratio of 107 % .
Tim Bridge , director in the Sports Business Group at Deloitte , said : “ Clearly a wage-to-revenue ratio of over 100 per cent does not reflect a sustainable business model unless you have the ability to draw down on some other form of cash funding . ''
Dan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business group , said : “ A salary cap is a very blunt instrument .
`` But if you were to say you can only spend 70 per cent of revenue on salary , and apply that in 18-19 , you take £300m out of the wage bill and you pretty much wipe out the losses to the Championship at a stroke by that single measure . ''
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With clubs in the Football League's lowest tiers reliant on matchday income, Deloitte says the cancellation of the season will set revenue back to pre-2010 levels
League One and Two finances set back by a decade thanks to coronavirus pandemic
Finances in League One and Two will be set back a decade by the cancellation of this season and uncertainty over when fans can return to stadiums, according to Deloitte.
Sunderland’s first season in the third tier since 1987 pushed revenues from League One clubs up to a record £191m in 2018/19. League Two revenue remained stable at £91m.
But Tim Bridge, director, Sports Business Group at financial services firm Deloitte said: “Following the decision to end the League One and League Two seasons, with the exception of the upcoming play-offs, we are now in a position where the short-term future for clubs competing in those divisions is understood.
“The longer-term implications are inherently uncertain and, with clubs at that level of the game relying significantly on playing matches in front of paying spectators, we currently estimate that in revenue terms there will be a significant negative impact, likely in the region of about 20 per cent across the two divisions through to 2020/21.
"This will likely take both divisions back in revenue terms to the levels last seen prior to 2010, albeit a return to normal conditions would likely see a return to record revenue levels again for 2021/22.”
Image: PA) PA)
Deloitte’s Annual Review of Football Finance 2020 found each of the three divisions of the English Football League achieved record revenues in 2018-19 and topped a combined £1billion for the first time.
But the firm warned that Championship clubs must impose a wage cap to end “unsustainable” expenditure chasing the Premier League dream.
Deloitte says the coronavirus crisis should be the catalyst for change with a potential recession reducing the ability of rich owners to subside their clubs – and threatening more clubs going out of business like Bury.
Championship clubs lost a staggering combined total of £300m on total record revenues of £785m in seeking even more money in the Premier League.
And the 24 clubs in the second tier had a wages-to-turnover ratio of 107%.
Tim Bridge, director in the Sports Business Group at Deloitte, said: “Clearly a wage-to-revenue ratio of over 100 per cent does not reflect a sustainable business model unless you have the ability to draw down on some other form of cash funding."
Dan Jones, the head of the sports business group, said: “A salary cap is a very blunt instrument.
"But if you were to say you can only spend 70 per cent of revenue on salary, and apply that in 18-19, you take £300m out of the wage bill and you pretty much wipe out the losses to the Championship at a stroke by that single measure."
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thedailymirror--2020-06-10--Queen shares her favourite horses - including one with 'almost telepathic' bond

The Queen has for the first time revealed her favourite horses from the seven decades of her reign .
The monarch picked out her most-loved steeds showing a deep personal connection to each one .
Her choices include tributes to the memory of her late father George VI with Aureole which she inherited from the King , and the moment when her daughter Princess Anne won the European Eventing Championships on Doublet - a horse bred by Her Majesty .
The head of state also chose the racehorse Estimate which triumphed in the Ascot Gold Cup , making her the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Others included Burmese , the mare she rode at Trooping the Colour for 18 years , her trusty fell pony Emma , and Sanction with whom the monarch had an `` almost telepathic '' bond .
The Queen has long been known for her love of horses .
She had her first riding lesson at the age of three , and now , at 94 , was recently pictured on one of her fell ponies at Windsor while in lockdown .
She selected eight special horses that she and her family have loved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most memorable racehorses of all time that she has bred and owned .
The Queen 's stud groom and manager at Windsor Castle , Terry Pendry , and John Warren , the Queen 's bloodstock and racing adviser , provided insights into her choices , in consultation with the monarch for the feature in Horse & Hound magazine released today .
Mr Pendry paid tribute to the equestrian mastery of the monarch , who has bred racehorses , carriage horses , hunters , sports and riding horses , and polo ponies .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ known .
She names all of her horses and ponies herself and can remember the parentage of every single one , '' he said .
`` She still rides to this very day , and it is an important part of her life .
`` Her Majesty has a fountain of knowledge in all things equine , you might say a living encyclopaedia . ''
Mr Warren heralded the Queen 's patience as he told how she has continued to work on her understanding of equestrian matters over the decades .
`` Her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knowledge , which she has consistently worked on and thought about throughout most of her life , '' he said .
`` It takes the same sort of precise expertise as a watchmaker to produce a somewhat fragile racehorse to perform on the big occasions and indeed any occasion at all - especially when they are expected to race at speeds of up to 40mph .
`` These incredibly highly charged creatures , full of blood and muscle , are developed from birth with kid gloves and the sophisticated jigsaw of trying to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constant challenge that continues to intrigue the Queen .
`` To deal with the constant challenges and disappointments , as all horse people will know , the greatest asset you need to have with horses is patience - which luckily the Queen has in spades . ''
Here are the Queen 's favourite horses : A black-brown mare that Her Majesty used to ride in the 1960s .
Mr Pendry said : `` Betsy was full of character and spirit and much loved by the Queen . ''
Burmese was presented to Her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mounted Police , and the Queen rode the mare in Trooping the Colour for 18 years .
Bred as a polo pony , it was the horse Princess Anne won the European Eventing Championships with at Burghley in 1971 .
Mr Pendry said : `` The Queen bred both the horse and the rider ! ''
This horse was sired by Colonist , Winston Churchill 's stallion .
Anne first evented Columbus at novice and intermediate level but found him too strong .
He was also a favourite of Captain Mark Phillips and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother always said he was the Grand National horse that never was .
She would have loved him for herself . ''
Sanction was a brown riding horse and a firm favourite for many years .
`` Sanction was almost telepathic and had a very strong bond with Her Majesty ...
Sanction was the last home-bred horse that Her Majesty rode before making the decision to start riding native ponies .
A little closer to the ground , so to speak , '' Mr Pendry revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ success in the show ring and eventually went on to become a broodmare at the Balmoral Stud .
Another favourite of the Highland ponies who was also a key show ring performer and became a broodmare .
`` A wonderful servant to Her Majesty and is still going strong at the age of 24 as one of the Queen 's riding ponies , '' Mr Pendry said .
The Queen 's top five favourite racehorses are : Aureole was bred by George VI and was the first horse the Queen inherited from her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ memorable horse was the Queen 's first top-class exciting racehorse , and although the animal was feisty and highly strung , the Queen knew how to get the best out of him .
The Chestnut stallion won many races for the Queen .
He retired to the Sandringham Stud but his career was cut short , dying at the age of only eight .
Another all-time favourite was Highclere , a Dual Classic winner , who was ridden to victory in both the 1000 Guineas and Prix de Diane in Paris , In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chanted `` Vive La Reine '' after the win .
Winner of the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot , St Simon and Geoffrey Freer Stakes .
Mr Warren said : `` This remarkable mare will inevitably continue to be at the core of the Royal Studs ' broodmare band for future generations to enjoy and nurture . ''
The bay filly won the Ascot Gold Cup as a four year old .
`` No reigning monarch had won the Gold Cup , '' Mr Warren said .
He added : `` It gave Her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to breed such a great horse of true stamina and grit . ''

Elizabeth & Philip through the years from their wedding to now
Elizabeth & Philip through the years from their wedding to now
Her Majesty, the Queen, picked out her most-loved horses from the seven decades of her reign which includes a tribute in memory of her late father George VI with a horse she inherited from the King
Queen shares her favourite horses - including one with 'almost telepathic' bond
The Queen has for the first time revealed her favourite horses from the seven decades of her reign.
The monarch picked out her most-loved steeds showing a deep personal connection to each one.
Her choices include tributes to the memory of her late father George VI with Aureole which she inherited from the King, and the moment when her daughter Princess Anne won the European Eventing Championships on Doublet - a horse bred by Her Majesty.
The head of state also chose the racehorse Estimate which triumphed in the Ascot Gold Cup, making her the first monarch to win the trophy.
Others included Burmese, the mare she rode at Trooping the Colour for 18 years, her trusty fell pony Emma, and Sanction with whom the monarch had an "almost telepathic" bond.
Image: Tim Graham/Getty Images) Tim Graham/Getty Images)
The Queen has long been known for her love of horses.
She had her first riding lesson at the age of three, and now, at 94, was recently pictured on one of her fell ponies at Windsor while in lockdown.
She selected eight special horses that she and her family have loved riding and watching, plus five of the most memorable racehorses of all time that she has bred and owned.
The Queen's stud groom and manager at Windsor Castle, Terry Pendry, and John Warren, the Queen's bloodstock and racing adviser, provided insights into her choices, in consultation with the monarch for the feature in Horse & Hound magazine released today.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
Mr Pendry paid tribute to the equestrian mastery of the monarch, who has bred racehorses, carriage horses, hunters, sports and riding horses, and polo ponies.
"Her knowledge and expertise is well known. She names all of her horses and ponies herself and can remember the parentage of every single one," he said.
"She still rides to this very day, and it is an important part of her life.
"Her Majesty has a fountain of knowledge in all things equine, you might say a living encyclopaedia."
Image: PA) PA)
Mr Warren heralded the Queen's patience as he told how she has continued to work on her understanding of equestrian matters over the decades.
"Her Majesty has developed a deep, profound knowledge, which she has consistently worked on and thought about throughout most of her life," he said.
"It takes the same sort of precise expertise as a watchmaker to produce a somewhat fragile racehorse to perform on the big occasions and indeed any occasion at all - especially when they are expected to race at speeds of up to 40mph.
"These incredibly highly charged creatures, full of blood and muscle, are developed from birth with kid gloves and the sophisticated jigsaw of trying to put all the pieces together is a constant challenge that continues to intrigue the Queen.
Image: PA) PA)
"To deal with the constant challenges and disappointments, as all horse people will know, the greatest asset you need to have with horses is patience - which luckily the Queen has in spades."
Here are the Queen's favourite horses:
1. Betsy
A black-brown mare that Her Majesty used to ride in the 1960s.
Mr Pendry said: "Betsy was full of character and spirit and much loved by the Queen."
Image: PA) PA)
2. Burmese
Burmese was presented to Her Majesty in 1969 by The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the Queen rode the mare in Trooping the Colour for 18 years.
3. Doublet
Bred as a polo pony, it was the horse Princess Anne won the European Eventing Championships with at Burghley in 1971.
Mr Pendry said: "The Queen bred both the horse and the rider!"
4. Columbus
This horse was sired by Colonist, Winston Churchill's stallion.
Image: PA) PA)
Anne first evented Columbus at novice and intermediate level but found him too strong. He was also a favourite of Captain Mark Phillips and won Badminton in 1974.
Mr Pendry said: "Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother always said he was the Grand National horse that never was. She would have loved him for herself."
5. Sanction
Sanction was a brown riding horse and a firm favourite for many years.
"Sanction was almost telepathic and had a very strong bond with Her Majesty... Sanction was the last home-bred horse that Her Majesty rode before making the decision to start riding native ponies.
Image: PA) PA)
A little closer to the ground, so to speak," Mr Pendry revealed.
6. Balmoral Jingle
The Highland pony was a huge success in the show ring and eventually went on to become a broodmare at the Balmoral Stud.
7. Balmoral Curlew
Another favourite of the Highland ponies who was also a key show ring performer and became a broodmare.
8. Emma the Fell pony
"A wonderful servant to Her Majesty and is still going strong at the age of 24 as one of the Queen's riding ponies," Mr Pendry said.
Image: CAMERA PRESS) CAMERA PRESS)
The Queen's top five favourite racehorses are:
1. Aureole
Aureole was bred by George VI and was the first horse the Queen inherited from her late father.
Mr Warren said the memorable horse was the Queen's first top-class exciting racehorse, and although the animal was feisty and highly strung, the Queen knew how to get the best out of him.
2. Doutelle
The Chestnut stallion won many races for the Queen.
Image: Shutterstock) Shutterstock)
He retired to the Sandringham Stud but his career was cut short, dying at the age of only eight.
3. Highclere
Another all-time favourite was Highclere, a Dual Classic winner, who was ridden to victory in both the 1000 Guineas and Prix de Diane in Paris,
In Paris, an enormous, delighted crowd chanted "Vive La Reine" after the win.
4. Phantom Gold
Winner of the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot, St Simon and Geoffrey Freer Stakes.
Mr Warren said: "This remarkable mare will inevitably continue to be at the core of the Royal Studs' broodmare band for future generations to enjoy and nurture."
5. Estimate
The bay filly won the Ascot Gold Cup as a four year old.
"No reigning monarch had won the Gold Cup," Mr Warren said.
He added: "It gave Her Majesty great pleasure in achieving an ambition to breed such a great horse of true stamina and grit."