Talk about getting knocked off your high horse. On Saturday (June 6th), during a protest at Whitehall in Westminster, Central London, a police officer was riding a horse at full speed when she hit her head hard on a traffic light. The impact of the collision launched the cop into the air while the horse kept galloping along, causing the officer to smack right down on the pavement.
According to TMZ, the officer was knocked unconscious and taken to the hospital, where she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Some are claiming that the police horse went rogue because protesters were throwing "missiles" at the animal. A video from the rally shows someone hucking a bike at one of the horses, although it is unclear if this is the same horse that the female officer in question was knocked off of.
Additional footage from the scene shows the same horse running loose among the protesters, and it appears to have even trampled a pedestrian.
Yikes. Maybe leave the police horses at home next time you charge into a crowd of protesters? Seems like the best way to avoid this in the future.
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The U.K. Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has tested positive for coronavirus, as has Britain's Health Secretary, Matt Hancock.
The Prime Minister of the U.K., Boris Johnson, has tested positive for coronavirus, along with the country's Health Secretary, Matt Hancock. More and more public figures have been coming forward recently to announce that they've contracted coronavirus, and it looks like the leader of the United Kingdom is among them. Johnson addressed his diagnosis in a tweet on Friday, revealing that he has mild symptoms and is currently self-isolating.
"Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus," the PM wrote. "I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response video-conference as we fight this virus. Together we will beat this. #StayHomeSaveLives." In the video attached, he described his symptoms as "a temperature and a persistent cough," and assured everyone that he will still be able to fulfill his duties as prime minister from home. “Be in no doubt that I can continue–thanks to the wizardry of modern technology–to communicate with all my top team to lead the national fightback against coronavirus," he said. He then makes sure to thank the National Health Service (NHS) for all their hard work, along with the police, social care workers, teachers, and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) staff. He also shows his appreciation for "every member of the British public who's volunteering" and "everybody who is working to keep our country going through this epidemic."
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"The way we're going to get through this is, of course, by applying the measures that you'll have heard so much about," he continues. "The more effectively we all comply with those measures, the faster our country will come through this epidemic and the faster we'll bounce back. Thank you to everybody who is doing what I am doing–working from home. Stop the spread of the virus from household to household. That’s the way we are going to win. We are going to beat it, and we are going to beat it together. Stay at home. Protect the NHS and save lives.” Johnson's diagnosis comes just one day after another prominent British figure, Prince Charles, was revealed to have tested positive as well. Fellow world leader, Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, had also gone into self-isolation earlier this month, after his wife, Sophie Grégoire, tested positive for coronavirus.
Netflix Is Allegedly Interested In Working With Prince Harry & Meghan Markle
Meghan and Harry expand their business.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stunned the world, and mostly the UK, when they announced their quasi-retirement from the royal family. The couple will be leaving their royal titles behind, although the world will still view them as royalty. “After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution,” wrote Harry and Meghan on a social media post. “We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent.”
As reported by the New York Post, the couple has drawn the interest of Netflix. Meghan already has some work lined up from Disney, so it makes sense that Netflix would be a ble business option for her and Harry. “Who wouldn’t be interested?” Netflix’s chief content officer, Ted Sarandos, replied when asked about collaborations with the couple. “Yes, for sure,” Sarandos confirmed. Netflix is attempting to stave off the competition in the form of Disney+ and the plethora of other streaming services being offered now. Locking down Meghan and Harry would go a long way for the streaming service in attracting, and keeping, new subscribers.
Meghan Markle Reportedly Signs Deal With Disney After Royal Split
Disney cuts the check.
Prince Harry threw the political world in the UK into chaos this past week when he announced his departure from the royal family. “After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution,” wrote Harry and his wife Meghan Markle on a social media post. “We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent.” It appears at least a portion of that plan to become independent has become clear.
According to UK paper The Times, Markle will be doing voiceover work for Disney. Her earnings will be donated to Elephants Without Borders, a charitable organization dedicated to saving the animals from poachers. Although the details on her voiceover role are scarce, it’s a fair guess to assume that it will have something to do with animals. Disney will undoubtedly announce more details later this year. The Times highlights a massive narrative taking place in the UK right now. Critics of the royal couple believe that they are “cheapening the royal brand” by entering into this partnership with Disney. Prince Harry and Meghan are rumored to leave the UK for North America, possible Canada.
Prince Harry Distanced Himself From Royal Family To Protect Wife & Kid Says Friend
Meghan has her husband's full support.
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, shocked the world this past week when they announced that they would be taking a break from the royal family. Although their move is unprecedented, the couple is handling the backlash with class. "After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution," announced the couple. "We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen."
Though the world is speculating that the constant racist backlash that Meghan has received is what forced Harry to make the surprising move, the Prince's former military buddy reveals what he believes to be the reason behind the exit plan. As reported by TMZ, JJ Chalmers appeared on UK's The One Show Friday and said Harry's priorities are his wife and kid. "You look at the decision that he made, and I think at the forefront of that is to protect his family, because that's the number one role," stated Chalmers. "Any husband wants to protect their wife, and any father wants to protect their children." Check out the clip below.
