The heir to the throne previously met Corporal Lucy Wilde, who was found dead at her barracks in Warminster earlier this month.

Prince William has shared his “immense sadness” after an army medic and TikTok star was found dead at her barracks. Corporal Lucy Wilde, 25, died at the barracks in Warminster, Wiltshire, on February 5.

Cpl Wilde had previously met Prince William during her time with the Welsh Guards and the Duke of Rothesay took to social media this morning to share a heartfelt message over her tragic death.

He said: “It was with immense sadness that I learned of Cpl Lucy Wilde’s death. I remember our meeting during her time with the Welsh Guards, where her warmth and compassion were unmistakable.

“She served with courage and distinction as a medic and sought always to help others. I send my heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. Colonel William.”

Cpl Wilde was serving with the Royal Yorkshire Regiment when she died earlier this month. The Ministry of Defence said the circumstances surrounding her death were being investigated, reports the Mirror.

She had built up a following of 18,000 followers on TikTok as she documented her exercise routine and daily life to her.

Josh Wilde, her brother, previously paid tribute to her, describing her as “strength wrapped in softness”. He added that she served in the army with “courage and pride” and “lived with resilience”.

He said: “She adored long walks with her dog, the peace of nature, books that transported her, and the sense of freedom found outdoors. She had a warmth and loyalty that was rare, a heart that gave even when she had been hurt.”

Cpl Wilde was also commended by her former regiment for her “tireless care for others”.

The Welsh Guards said she had “a rare ability to lift those around her,” adding that her loss would be felt “across the Battalion and far beyond”.

Cpl Wilde had won a commendation award after attending to an overturned vehicle in the Falklands that left multiple Welsh Guards injured. The statement said: “Lucy was first on the scene and worked relentlessly to treat casualties and ensure every Guardsman was accounted for and safe.

“Her actions that day were nothing short of outstanding, and she was rightly commended for her courage and professionalism.”

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Four other people sustained injuries

Three people have died after a serious crash in Co Armagh on Saturday night.

At a press conference on Sunday, the PSNI confirmed three fatalities after the three vehicle road traffic collision in the Armagh Road area outisde Moy on Febraury 21.

Assistant Chief Constable, Davy Beck said: “At around 10.20pm, Police received a report of a three-vehicle collision involving a red BMW, a grey Volkswagen and a white Audi.

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“Officers attended, along with colleagues from other emergency services, however, two men, aged 31 and 48, and a woman, aged 23, were sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.

“Four other people sustained injuries, three of whom are receiving medical treatment. “Enquires are continuing and anyone who was in the area and may have witnessed the incident or who has dashcam footage or any other information, should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1654 – 21/02/26.”

The Armagh Road, Moy remains closed at this time.

Ulster Unionist Deputy Leader and Fermanagh & South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong called the new a “very dark day” for the families of those involved.

She said: “Today is a very dark day for families who have been plunged into shock and mourning following last night’s road traffic collision on the Armagh Road, Moy.

“I send my deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who died in this horrific collision, who must be totally at a loss to comprehend the scale of this tragedy.

“The toll of the loss of life in this incident has shocked the local community and many will be holding those impacted in their thoughts and prayers today.

“My thanks go to the PSNI and emergency services who attended the scene and transferred those affected for medical treatment.”

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Ellie Gilligan, 22, and Ella Rand, 21, have organised the event to raise funds for the shelter on Northolt, which cares for lost, stray and abandoned dogs and cats.

Ella, who works as a dog walker and trainer, recently lost her own rescue dog and wanted to give something back to a charity close to her heart.

Teaming up with Ellie, a paramedic in training at the University of Greater Manchester, the pair began planning what will be their first ever charity event.

Despite having no previous experience of organising a fundraiser, they have already been overwhelmed by the support from local businesses and residents.

Ellie said: “We’re putting on a big raffle and we’ve had over 50 companies donate prizes to us, which is amazing.

“We’re also doing bingo and a DJ has kindly offered to do the whole night for free.

“We just want to raise as much money as possible for the shelter.”

The event will take place on March 7 at the Victory Reform Club, off Chorley Old Road.

Tickets are priced at £3 on the door, with guests receiving a wristband on entry.

Ellie and Ella said every penny raised on the night will go directly to the Destitute Animals Shelter.

The Bolton charity ensures all animals in its care are neutered, vaccinated and microchipped before being rehomed.

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Dissatisfied voters have often wondered if a robot could do a better job than their elected politicians.

Now Colombians have a chance to find out for sure.

An AI avatar has entered the Latin American country’s 2026 congressional elections, due to be held on March 8.

The bot, called ‘Gaitana’, is aiming to win one of the seats reserved for the Indigenous communities.

The blue figure, with an artificially generated voice, is pumping out election material on social media.

For legal reasons, there is a human candidate registered on the electoral roll, with Gaitana acting as their digital representative.

But only the name ‘AI’ will appear on the ballot paper.

The AI politician is positioning itself as an ‘environmentalist’ and ‘animal rights advocate’.

The initiative is being spearheaded by Carlos Redondo Rincón, a membner of the Zenú people, and Alba Rincón.

They say their robot’s policy platform is drawn from the views of more than 10,000 online users.

The idea behind the iniative is to kickstart a new form of ‘digital democracy’.

This would see legislative proposals put to virtual voting by citizens before being presented to parliament.

The name ‘Gaitana’ references a 16th-century Indigenous leader who resisted Spanish colonisation.

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As the former Strictly host admits she ‘begged’ Channel 4 to let her work on this year’s Crufts, the dog-loving TV presenter has made divisive admissions about her pooch, Skip

Traitors star Claudia Winkleman has admitted she “kisses” her dog’s paws, having previously revealed she ‘french kisses’ him, after landing her latest gig presenting Crufts. The 54-year-old, who left her job co-hosting Strictly Come Dancing with Tess Daly at the end of 2025, has since bagged herself a primetime chat show on the BBC.

After landing herself a role on Crufts, Claudia admitted she had “begged” Channel 4 bosses to let her be involved in the dog show, revealing she is “in love” with canines. But when she’s not busy taking over the small screen, the in-demand TV star likes to get very close with her two-and-a-half year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Skip.

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Claudia pampers her pooch, letting him sleep in bed with her and husband Kris Thykier every night. She told the Sun on Sunday: “He sleeps in our bed, we chat to him constantly, I kiss his paws and we can no longer go anywhere without him.”

She explained how she and film producer Kris waited until their kids had grown up to get a dog so they could be sure to have enough time for one. And after attending Crufts as a visitor last year, her love for dogs is only growing, with the star admitting: She said: “I went not to work, but just for fun, and I couldn’t get over the dogs. I had to be dragged away.”

Claudia previously confessed that she ‘french kisses’ Skip. While speaking to Kathy Burke on her podcast, Where There’s a Will There’s a Wake, she discussed the bizarre comment, saying: “So I have recently got a dog who I am in love with. I mean, I’m going to bore you till your ears bleed. The two [kids] have left home. I didn’t know what to do. I thought I might steal a baby.

“So instead I got a dog, who I treat like….I mean I don’t put him in clothes, but I didn’t know, I’d never had a dog before or any form of animal, but this little dog who I open his mouth and insert my tongue. I do.”

And it’s not the first time she’s made the stomach-turning admission. The Sun reports that last year, Claudia made a similar statement while speaking in a magazine interview, in which she said: “He’s divine. I French kiss him. I licked his entire tongue once. I slept on the floor next to him until he got used to the new house. I take him on four walks a day. Though of course now they all love him so much, they fight me to do it.”

Fans were divided by Claudia’s bold admission, with some horrified by the prospect of licking a dog’s mouth. One wrote on social media: “Hell no. As a dog lover this is disgusting! They lick their bums, eat each other’s s***, lick god knows what off the floor. Yuch!!”

Another agreed, commenting: “No one loves dogs more than me but that is not only weird it’s dangerous. They lick their genitalia, behinds , dirty feet etc. You could catch worms & God knows what else – a dogs mouth is quite poisonous.”

A third reeled off a list of reasons why not to lick your dog’s mouth: “Illnesses that humans can acquire from dog contact include ringworm, diarrhoea disease (salmonellosis, campylobacteriosis, and intestinal parasites), leptospirosis, brucellosis, Q fever, visceral larva migrans, and echinococcosis.”

But others didn’t seem to see the issue. One wrote: “I have four dogs and we all kiss and cuddle several times a day. We get obsessed about hygiene that’s why we get so ill now. We a full of bacteria we would die without bacteria but still modern medicine still believe all bacteria is bad. Ludicrous our microbiology is essential.”

Someone else commented: “Humans are the filthiest species on the planet. Kissing your pet is the least you have to worry about!!!”

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The former Newsnight presenter reflected on the King’s statement following Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his Jeffrey Epstein ties

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Emily Maitlis has expressed confusion over ‘curious’ phrase in King Charles’s statement after Andrew arrest

Emily Maitlis has revealed she was left baffled by a “very curious phrase” used by King Charles III in his public response to the arrest of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Andrew was released under investigation on Thursday, 19 February, after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his ties to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The former prince, who made history as the first senior royal to be arrested in modern times, is accused of sharing sensitive information with Epstein while serving as the UK’s trade envoy.

Maitlis, who notably interviewed Andrew about his links to Epstein in 2019 during her tenure on Newsnight, reflected on the King’s written statement following the arrest. The monarch said he learned of the development with his “deepest concern” and maintained that “the law must take its course.”

Reacting to the wording, Maitlis told The News Agents: “It’s really interesting because I kept on going back to those words, the deepest concern. And if I was opposite him now, I’d say, ‘Wait, what is that concern? Who is that concern for? Are you concerned about your own brother’s mental health at this point?’ — this perhaps implies: are you concerned that it has happened without his knowledge?”

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She continued: “I mean, the King did not know about this beforehand, but it doesn’t sound as if that’s what he means because he’s saying he wants the full and fair force of the law. Are you concerned about other potential victims in this? I mean, I think it is a very curious phrase that deepest concern because I’m not sure I understand who that concern is for, but I think it is important to your point exactly that the King is talking as a monarch of the country about an arrest he was not pre-warned about. He’s not speaking as if it was the guy that he basically cast adrift last October,” reports the Express.

Her remarks reference her earlier high-profile interview with Andrew, during which she questioned him extensively about his connections to Epstein and the nature of their association. That interview became a defining moment in the royal controversy, intensifying scrutiny of Andrew’s position within the monarchy.

The King’s full statement read: “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office.

“What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.

“In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation.

“Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.

“As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”

His statement concluded “Charles R.”

The arrest followed the release of millions of documents by the US Department of Justice connected to the Epstein investigation. Thames Valley Police confirmed Andrew was freed under investigation after approximately 11 hours in custody. Officers said searches at a property in Norfolk, Andrew’s residence on the Sandringham Estate, had concluded, while searches at his former address, the Royal Lodge in Windsor, Berkshire, are ongoing.

He was photographed leaving Aylsham police station, hunched in the back of a car, before later returning to Sandringham as journalists gathered outside. Andrew has previously denied any wrongdoing over his links to Epstein but has not directly responded to the latest allegations.

A superb bowling performance breathed life into England’s T20 World Cup campaign as Harry Brook’s side beat co-hosts Sri Lanka by 51 runs in their opening match of the Super 8s phase.

England remained unconvincing with the bat in posting 146-9 but their bowlers took full advantage of a tricky surface to knock over their hosts for 95.

Jofra Archer dismissed key batter Pathum Nissanka and fellow opener Kamil Mishara but even more impressive were the three wickets for all-rounder Will Jacks inside the powerplay.

Jacks, who has struggled with the ball at times in this tournament, removed Kusal Mendis and Pavan Rathnayake in consecutive deliveries and added the scalp of Dunith Wellalage as Sri Lanka crumbled to 34-5 under the pressure of a chase.

After Kamindu Mendis chipped back a catch to Liam Dawson and Dushan Hemantha hit his own wicket, Jacks combined with Tom Banton to complete a fine relay catch on the boundary to dismiss Dasun Shanaka, Sri Lanka’s captain and the last recognised batter, for 30.

That England’s batting remains far from perfect is pushed to another day. Jos Buttler made a tortured seven from 14 balls, Jacob Bethell fell to a wild slog and Tom Banton ran himself out.

Phil Salt’s 62 and 21 from Jacks, who was the next highest scorer in a fine all-round display, were crucial.

England play Pakistan on Tuesday and New Zealand on Friday in their remaining Super 8s matches.

Two wins would guarantee a semi-final place. One may be enough.