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bitchy | Princess Kate had big ‘reservations’ about taking on the ‘Princess of Wales’ title

When Kate Middleton married Prince William in 2011, Queen Elizabeth II gave the newlyweds a ducal title, and they became the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. In the Cambridge days, Kate’s “people” would often talk endlessly about how she’s “the future queen” and “don’t forget, she’ll be queen consort one day!” They always skipped over…

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OffWestEnd Awards (OFFIES) announce 2026 nominations

The OffWestEnd Awards (OFFIES) have announced their nominations for 2026, celebrating independent theatre and recognising exceptional work across the Off-West End. Following the introduction of a streamlined awards framework last year for the ceremony, the OFFIES underwent their first full year operating using this evolved model. The structure has continued to bed in and develop,…

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Microbe with the smallest genome yet pushes the boundaries of life

Symbiotic bacteria live inside specialised organs called bacteriomes within insects. This image shows a cross-section of the planthopper Callodictya krueperi, with fluorescent probes labelling three microbes: Vidania (red), Sodalis (yellow) and Sulcia (green) Courtesy Anna Michalik et al Symbiotic bacteria living inside insect cells have the smallest genomes known for any organism. The findings further muddy the distinction between cellular organelles…

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