QUOTES of the week
‘We’re very much not a racist family.’ Prince William reacts after Harry and Meghan’s bombshell claims. ‘I’ve been a waitress, an actress, a princess, a duchess... but the most important title I’ll ever have is mom.’ The Duchess of Sussex tells Oprah Winfrey of her most satisfying role. ‘Freedom of speech is a hill I’m happy to die on. Thanks for all the love, and hate. I’m off to spend more time with my opinions.’
Piers Morgan tweets after quitting Good Morning Britain over his comments about the duchess. ‘Al Pachinos.’ The Godfather of brightly coloured trousers, according to the Chin Dictionary, a new compendium of phrases used by the upper classes. ‘I’ve a huge amount to earn.’
BBC Media Editor Amol Rajan tweets after landing a job on Radio 4’s Today programme. He quickly corrected his typing error and added the missing ‘l’ to the last word of his message. ‘As a result of my actions I am taking time away from the band to examine my blindspots.’ Mumford & Sons star Winston Marshall who sparked a Twitter storm after praising a book by a Right-wing author.
‘Cutting grass burns lots of fossil fuel, makes a filthy noise and is about the most injurious thing you can do to wildlife.’
Monty Don
wants gardeners to stop obsessing about their lawn. ‘It’s just incredible that there was a meteorite in our drive which was 4,567 billion years old. It is just mind-blowing.’
Cathryn Wilcock on discovering some space
rock outside her house in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire.