Today: Meghan Markle's father Thomas Markle Sr is investigated in the Philippines after his son Thomas Markle Jr reported a hoard of child abuse images, the UK government tells families to stockpile bottled water, tinned food and cash for emergencies, Britain faces 80mph winds from Storm Austen and Storm Boelo, Kate Middleton says she misses Prince George as he boards at Eton College, and Peter Hitchens shares his method for making the perfect cup of coffee. Your briefing for Friday 23 October, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.
(00:00) Today's headlines
(00:28) Meghan Markle father police probe
(01:33) Government urges emergency stockpiling
(02:31) Storm Austen and Storm Boelo warnings
(03:24) Kate Middleton on Prince George
(04:17) Peter Hitchens on perfect coffee
Thomas Markle Sr investigated in Philippines over images
Meghan Markle's father Thomas Markle Sr is being investigated by police in Cebu, Philippines, after his son Thomas Markle Jr reported finding hundreds of child sex abuse images in four large boxes at his father's home. Meghan's half-sister Samantha Markle told the Daily Mail that Thomas Jr invented the story for money and suggested their father was framed. A source close to Meghan Markle said this may explain her estrangement from Thomas Sr since 2018.
UK families told to stockpile water and food
The UK government has advised households to prepare for emergencies by stockpiling bottled water, tinned food, cash and toilet roll. Families are also urged to plan escape routes and agree on meeting points and radio frequencies. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting delivered the warning in a speech, as officials defend the advice to ensure public readiness for national emergencies and potential disasters.
Britain faces 80mph winds and power cuts
Britain is hit by two named storms, Storm Austen and Storm Boelo, within 24 hours. The Met Office issued an amber wind warning for Devon and Cornwall, with gusts up to 80 miles per hour expected in exposed areas. Forecasters warn of possible power cuts, building damage, and a danger to life from large waves and debris on coastal roads as severe weather disrupts travel across the country.
Kate says she misses Prince George at Eton
The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, told locals in Norfolk that she misses Prince George as he boards at Eton College and is looking forward to his first 'long leave' for half term. Earlier, Kate visited a charity shop in East Anglia, where staff showed her how they sort donations and joked about a £105 pink chiffon blouse still bearing its full-price label.
Peter Hitchens reveals his coffee making method
Peter Hitchens shared his personal method for making the perfect cup of coffee, which he calls the 'Hitchens Method', in the Daily Mail. Hitchens first discovered coffee at age fourteen and described it as a 'great revelation'. He advises adding milk only when the coffee is hot, warning that cold milk will ruin the taste for those seeking the real thing.
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