Sorry Prince Philip, The Queen Has A New Buddy For Public Events

The Ghanaian-born officer will be by the monarch's side when Prince Philip retires.

The Queen has selected Ghanaian-born Household Cavalry officer Major Nana Kofi Twumasi-Ankrahas as her next equerry.

The 38-year-old Afghanistan veteran, known as TA to his friends, is believed to be the royal household's first black equerry.

He will hold one of the most important positions in the royal household and assist Her Majesty at official engagements, including regional visits and audiences at Buckingham Palace, and remain closely by her side when Prince Philip retires in the Autumn.

Historically the role was created for someone to look after the cavalry's horses, but in 2017 they are expected to be a publicly visible aide at the Queen's side.

"I would have never imagined that one day I'd command the regiment which I'd fallen in love with," Twumasi-Ankrah told The Sunday Times. "From what I've seen in the UK, our cultures really do mix and if I'm not a good example of that I really don't know what is."

Maj Twumasi-Ankrah moved from Ghana to the UK in 1982 with his parents, and went on to study at Queen Mary University of London and the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst.

He acted as escort commander at Prince William and Kate's wedding in 2011, and commanded the Blues and Royals at the Queen's birthday parade.

Maj Twumasi-Ankrah will take over from Wing Commander Sam Fletcher later this year, and the newspaper also reports that the Queen personally picked her new aide from a group of candidates.

Prince Philip, who turned 96 in June, announced his retirement from royal duties back in May.

Buckingham Palace released the statement: "His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh has decided that he will no longer carry out public engagements from the autumn of this year. In taking this decision, The Duke has the full support of the Queen.

"Prince Philip will attend previously scheduled engagements between now and August, both individually and accompanying The Queen. Thereafter, The Duke will not be accepting new invitations for visits and engagements, although he may still choose to attend certain public events from time to time."

Buckingham Palace has been accused of racial discrimination in the past, when Elizabeth Burgess, a former personal secretary to Prince Charles, alleged she had been subject to discrimination by other members of staff. "There were always black jokes and names going round because it is the royal family and it is still very protected," she told a tribunal.

Hopefully Twumasi-Ankrah's hire is a sign that things are now changing, even if slowly.

Queen Letizia just arrived to the UK and has already shown off a few stunning outfits, but this one definitely takes the cake. The Spanish royal took a cue from a look she wore earlier in the day while visiting the Palace of Westminster in a very similar shade of red.

Letizia wore an off-the-shoulder crystal-beaded red gown that will probably go down in history as one of her most fashionable moments ever. Letizia even stood out next to Queen Elizabeth II when the two posed for photos together. The British royal wore a long, quaint white satin gown with a matching aquamarine tiara and necklace. Letizia paired her drop-dead-gorgeous gown with a diamond bracelet, earrings, and tiara. Her husband, King Felipe IV, was close by looking very dapper in a black tuxedo.

King Felipe VI looked every inch of his 6ft 4' frame as he met the queen today
    The Spanish king had to bend and stoop to greet Her Majesty, who's just 5ft 3'
    Even 6ft Prince Philip looked shorter in the company of the lofty Spaniard
    The king and his wife Letizia enjoyed a royal welcome at Horse Guards Parade

King Felipe VI of Spain looked in danger of putting his back out today as he greeted the Queen during the official welcome for the Spanish royals.

The king, who's a lofty 6ft 4', frequently had to stoop and bow as he greeted the Queen, who's just 5ft 3' tall, on the first day of a three-day state visit.

During the regal welcome at Horse Guards Parade in Central London, 49-year-old Felipe, who was accompanied by his wife Queen Letizia, 44, even managed to make Prince Philip, who's an impressive 6ft, look considerably shorter.

King Felipe IV of Spain TOWERS over the Queen

One is rather statuesque! The Queen raises her hand as 6ft 4' King Felipe VI of Spain stoops to greet her at Horse Guards Parade this afternoon

Leaning in: Felipe lowers considerably as he greets the Queen - who is just 5ft 3' - with a kiss

More than a foot separates the Queen and King Felipe in height, which observers on social media didn't miss

The Spanish royal couple, who landed on British soil yesterday evening, enjoyed a spectacular gun salute this morning as they were formally greeted by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh on Horse Guards Parade.

While the Spanish couple looked comfortable and relaxed in the company of their hosts, the height difference was hard to miss, with King Felipe having to bend low to greet and chat with her majesty.

Observers enjoying the pomp and ceremony of the spectacle quickly took to social media to comment on just how statuesque King Felipe looked.

@MzCaledonia commented: 'Jeez, I thought Prince Philip was quite tall, but he’s a midget compared to King Felipe.'

Meanwhile, Queen Letizia, who's just two inches taller than the British monarch at 5ft 5' enhanced her natural stature with a pair of nude heels.

Spain's royals on state visit to Britain to cement ties before Brexit

NDON (Reuters) - Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia begin a pomp-laden state visit to Britain on Wednesday to cement ties that have been strained by questions over the post-Brexit future of Gibraltar, a British territory on the southern tip of Spain.
The Spanish royals will stay at Buckingham Palace during a visit that was twice postponed - once because of a political crisis in Spain in 2016 and then after it clashed with an early election Prime Minister Theresa May called in June.
Agreed before Britain voted to leave the European Union in June last year, the three-day Spanish state visit, the first in 31 years, now takes place just months after a long-running row over Gibraltar, the "Rock" captured by Britain in 1704 which Spain wants back, flared up again.
The EU and Britain have also yet to agree on guarantees for EU citizens living in Britain and British expats living in other EU countries. More than 300,000 Britons live in Spain.
The Spanish royals will have a private lunch at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday with Queen Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip, afternoon tea at the Prince of Wales' London residence Clarence House and a state banquet.
Felipe, who used a speech to the United Nations to invite Britain "to end the colonial anachronism of Gibraltar", will also address both houses of parliament on Wednesday and meet May at her Downing Street office on Thursday.
The future of Gibraltar, with a population of 30,000, is set to be a major point of contention in the Brexit talks. The EU annoyed Britain and Gibraltar in April by suggesting Spain have a right of veto over the territory's post-Brexit relationship with the bloc.

Yahoo - перевод, произношение, транскрипция

амер.  |ˈjɑːhuː|
брит.  |ˈjɑːhuː|

существительное
- лит. иеху (в романе Дж. Свифта "Путешествие Гулливера")
- (yahoo) амер.; пренебр. деревенщина, мужлан, невоспитанный человек
- (yahoo) орангутанг
- (yahoo) свинья, скотина, гадина (о человеке)
- мракобес, обскурант; зубр, динозавр (о крайнем реакционере)
Примеры

Some yahoo cut me off in traffic. 

Какая-то скотина подрезала меня на дороге. 

...you mean we were accepted for the reality show? yahoo!... 

...вы хотите сказать, что мы были приняты в реалити-шоу? юююххуу!... 

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A bunch of yahoos were making noise outside. 

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Формы слова

noun
ед. ч.(singular): yahoo
мн. ч.(plural): yahoos

One, Two. buckle my shoe. A simple counting rhyme with several variations. Changed over time, perhaps as the pronunciation of words that rhyme changed. The song may also refer to the daily work of a lacemaker starting with getting up in the morning (buckle shoe), going to work (shut door), laying down the wooden pins (sticks) and then placing them straight on the pillow (a big fat hen) with the fabric pinned onto it. The rest of the poem may refer to other estate staff (gardeners, servants, etc.