Starmer's Royal Visit Amid Mandelson Scandal

0:00On April 21st, King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted Prime Minister Kier Starmer at the British Museum today for a special event, marking what would, have been Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday. Starmer, facing heavy criticism, got a warm arm pat from Camilla and a firm handshake from the king, grinning through it all alongside royals like the Prince and Princess of Wales. This comes right as Starmer deals with fallout from the Peter Mandelson bedding mess. Former foreign office boss Ali Robbins testified he felt pressured by Downing Street to rush approval, saying there was a dismissive push from the top, including crew demands to just approve it. Starmer's own MPs are fuming, with empty benches behind him in a late night commons clash, where he claimed he was kept in the dark. The museum visit gave him a brief escape from that Westminster Firestorm. They checked out detailed models for a new memorial in St. James's Park, featuring statues of a young Elizabeth in her garter robes and prints. Philip in Naval Gear, plus a glass bridge inspired by her tiara and garden paths.

1:05King Charles shared a touching video tribute to his mama, urging hope amid tough times, before the family heads to Buckingham Palace for a reception. Other projects like a new trust and digital memorial keep her legacy alive.