Colonialism
Chris Martin thanks India for ‘forgiving’ Britain’s colonialism at gig

Chris Martin thanks India for ‘forgiving’ Britain’s colonialism at gig

“Thanks for forgiving us for all of the bad things Great Britain has done.” Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has thanked fans for ‘forgiving’ British colonialism while playing a gig in India. The band were playing Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium while on their Music of Spheres world tour. “This is our fourth visit to India, and the […]

1 year ago

The View hosts slam Jubilee and the UK for food, weather and colonial history

The View hosts slam Jubilee and the UK for food, weather and colonial history

‘Everything is terrible except for the Monarchy and the accents’ The hosts of the American panel show The View has slammed the Jubilee while also branding the UK with “terrible” food and weather. The UK and the US historically poke fun at one another, and the Jubilee is no different. Discussing the festivities on The […]

4 years ago

Royals met with calls to ‘end colonialism’ during protests on Caribbean tour

Royals met with calls to ‘end colonialism’ during protests on Caribbean tour

They were previously warned to avoid ‘phoney sanctimony’ over slavery The Earl and Countess of Wessex have been met with fierce opposition on the second leg of their Caribbean tour, with many calling for an end to colonialism. Despite Prince William vowing to “to rip up royal rulebook” following protests in both Belize and Jamaica, […]

4 years ago

Four members of remote Amazonian tribe killed by soldiers over WiFi password

Four members of remote Amazonian tribe killed by soldiers over WiFi password

The soldiers allegedly demanded gold in return for WiFi The Venezuelan military has killed four members of a remote Amazonian tribe after an altercation over a changed WiFi password. The Yanomami tribe are the largest isolated tribe in South America, with a collective of 38,000 people spread across 18 million hectares. It’s understood that the […]

4 years ago

Prince William ‘to rip up royal rulebook’ when he’s King after Caribbean tour backlash

Prince William ‘to rip up royal rulebook’ when he’s King after Caribbean tour backlash

The Duke and Duchess encountered protests during their Caribbean tour Prince William is reportedly looking “to rip up the royal rulebook” following an intense Caribbean tour that was met with protests. Following a “tense” royal tour that saw protests in both Belize and Jamaica, a royal insider has reportedly said, “The mood in the camp […]

4 years ago

Prince William and Kate face ‘unsettled few days’ during ‘controversial’ Royal tour

Prince William and Kate face ‘unsettled few days’ during ‘controversial’ Royal tour

‘If Harry was coming people would be reacting differently – but William… we don’t want him here’ As Prince William and Kate Middleton journey to Jamaica as part of their Caribbean tour, trials and tribulations lie ahead as the region grapples with its colonial history and the Royal family’s connections to the country’s past. Good […]

4 years ago

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