Aug 22, 2022 · Mikhaila Friel/Insider, Google Maps Back in June, I spent five days in London for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee . After traveling from my home in Scotland to the capital on a $257 first-class Avanti West Coast train ticket , I wanted a cheaper option for the journey home. Kristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant tied the knot on Saturday. Chenoweth wore two non-traditional dresses, both featuring oversized pink bows. The bride said she didn't want to wear white and that she "never thought" she'd get married.Mikhaila Friel/Insider. My twin sister, Aimee, was born two minutes before me. We were incredibly close from a young age, and my mom says that we even shared a secret language when we were toddlers. This closeness continued when we went to school and throughout our adult lives.Mikhaila Friel during a visit to Inveraray in Scotland in 2017. Mikhaila Friel/Insider I was born in Scotland and currently live in Glasgow, the country's largest city, but I've also spent short periods living in the US and London.During my travels, I've made friends with people from all over the world, particularly those from the US.Mikhaila Friel. 2019-09-12T12:55:00Z A bookmark. The letter F. An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. An curved arrow pointing right. The letter F. Facebook. An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. Email. A stylized bird with an open mouth, tweeting. ...Mikhaila Friel traveling on a snowy day from Luxembourg to Belgium via train. Mikhaila Friel/Insider. On March 8, I traveled from Clervaux, Luxembourg, to Brussels, Belgium. The journey, which was operated by Belgian rail company SNCB, required one transfer at Liėge-Guillemins, Belgium, and took approximately three hours in total.Insider's Mikhaila Friel visited Luxembourg, the world's wealthiest country, where she got to stay at five-star and luxury hotels.A couple from Venice, Florida, has been charged with child neglect after a 21-month-old boy in their care overdosed on cocaine earlier this year. Deputies were called to the home of Kaitlyn Van Dorn, 33, and Blake Pavey, 35, on January 8 after the boy was reported to be unconscious and not breathing, the Sarasota County Sheriff's office said in ...Other than their wedding officiant, the couple had just one guest at the wedding, a close friend and photographer who is known by the Instagram handle @ivanshatokhin.. The couple, their officiant, and their witness each purchased a $40 general admission ticket for the observation deck. Sokol told Insider that they didn't have to pay extra to have the wedding there, nor did they have to notify ...For the first time, Prince Harry reveals he and Meghan Markle met through Instagram after he saw a video of her with a puppy filter. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attend the 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala, left, and a social media photo of Meghan Markle with a puppy filter, right. Prince Harry said that he and Meghan ...Mikhaila Friel/Insider, Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images Since I work from home, I don't usually wear makeup. Back when I was going into the office in London (before the first UK lockdown last year), I never would have worn such a bold color on my eyes.Though in recent years it has become more common for couples in the US to have a "first look" with their partner ahead of the ceremony, Rachel said she wanted to stick to the American tradition of keeping her dress a secret before walking down the aisle.. And she came up with a unique way to hide her dress before she walked down the aisle — using an umbrella and a lot of fabric.Mikhaila Friel/Insider. Restaurant culture is a major part of life in the city, and trying new places to eat is something I look forward to most weekends. I would find that difficult to give up, especially in the winter, when it's too cold for many outdoor activities.Mikhaila Friel/Insider I stayed at 'The White Lotus' hotel in Sicily where the hit series was filmed. Take a look inside my 366-square-foot suite, which cost $2,248 per night.Mikhaila Friel/Insider I would have fared better on Easdale with more waterproof and warmer clothing. My partner and I took a three-minute ferry to Easdale, which cost £2.20, or around $2.77, per ...She also wore the outfit while posing for photos after the performance. The "Dirrty" music video, which was directed by David LaChapelle and set in a boxing club, was released after Aguilera broke free of her management in 2002, according to The Irish Times. She was just 21 years old at the time.Articles by Mikhaila Friel. I'm terrible at climbing and pay $18 to go bouldering every week. I don't plan on stopping — even if my skills never improve. I started bouldering, a form of rock climbing, earlier this year. I'm not an athletic person, and I often fall and struggle when climbing. Despite my slow progress, I thoroughly enjoy it and ... Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was introduced to the world at Windsor Castle two days after his birth. Insider has gathered the most iconic and adorable photos from his life so far. MAY 2019: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry welcomed their first child, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, on May 6. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Archie ...Meghan Markle may have sent a message by combining elements of royal and California style for her Oprah interview. The Duchess of Sussex speaks with Oprah. Meghan Markle mixed elements of royal and California style for her sit-down with Oprah. She kept makeup simple and had her hair in an updo, a possible nod to her relaxed California style.Though in recent years it has become more common for couples in the US to have a "first look" with their partner ahead of the ceremony, Rachel said she wanted to stick to the American tradition of keeping her dress a secret before walking down the aisle.. And she came up with a unique way to hide her dress before she walked down the aisle — …Mikhaila Friel/Insider The vet also suggested a natural supplement that's supposed to help pets with short-term stress and anxiety. This seemed to work the first couple of times we used it, but then Reggie's symptoms reappeared. We scoured the internet for ideas. VCA Animal ...Mikhaila and Aimee during a vacation in Mexico in 2022. Mikhaila and Aimee Friel/Insider Like many twins, this lack of individualism led some people to draw comparisons and pit us against each other.Mikhaila and her family during a visit to San Francisco in 2019. Mikhaila Friel But there were glimpses of happiness to be found, thanks to the quality time we prioritized during the multiple lockdowns. I started cooking with my …Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel are pictured at the Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards viewing party in West Hollywood on March 27, 2022, left, and Mikhaila Friel is pictured with her partner, right. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci, Mikhaila Friel/Insider Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott got engaged in my home country, Scotland.The former actress and her husband Prince Harry stepped back from royal life last year and moved to the US after a period of intense scrutiny from the press.. As outlined in this analysis from Insider's royals reporter Mikhaila Friel, Markle was "unfairly criticized for doing the same things her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, is praised for."A royal expert Friel spoke to said it wouldn't be ...Mikhaila Friel/Insider Overall, I found that this was the perfect low-maintenance recipe to make while working from home. It didn't require much preparation, and I was able to work on my laptop ...Prince Joel and Princess Ariana of Ethiopia spoke to Insider from their LA home about their relationship, royal history, and powerful Black stories.Insider's Mikhaila Friel visited San Domenico Palace, where "The White Lotus" was filmed in Sicily. She says it's even more glamorous in real life.Mikhaila is pictured getting a permanent bracelet in Glasgow, Scotland. I got a $235 rose-gold permanent bracelet which has a a special nod to my late grandfathers. I decided to get the bracelet welded on after years of contemplating a tattoo. This is a fun, risk-free alternative for those who are too indecisive to get inked.Mikhaila Friel/Insider] The bathroom had marble walls and a sink, a mirror, a shower, a toilet, and a bidet. There were plenty of towels and two robes hanging on the door when I arrived. My favorite part of the room was the terrace, which had gorgeous views of the sea. [The balcony in my hotel room. Mikhaila Friel/Insider]Mikhaila Friel is a senior lifestyle reporter at Insider, where she specializes in a variety of beats including travel, royals, style, and personal essays. Mikhaila enjoys writing visual features about her adventures at home in Glasgow and abroad.Princess Charlotte of Cambridge resembles a young Prince William in a new photo taken for the family's Christmas card. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Charlotte, Prince George, and Prince Louis posed for the photo earlier this year outside their family home in Norfolk, England. The Duke of Cambridge previously mistook a photo of himself ...In 2021, Märtha Louise spoke to Insider's Mikhaila Friel and revealed she believed the Norwegian press turned against her after sharing her thoughts on social media. She also said she understood why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were some of the only royals to join her in speaking about their experiences with racism. "The reason we are speaking up about it is because we are in that kind of ...Mikhaila Friel/Insider. As Insider previously reported, traveling during the off-season has its downsides. Local businesses and restaurants may be temporarily closed, and the weather will likely be less than desirable. But luckily for us, we found a sweet spot to travel right before any of these things happened.Disappointing photos show what it was like to visit London during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend. A photo of the royal family on the palace balcony taken by a professional photographer, left, and a photo taken from Insider's Mikhaila Friel. Chris Jackson/Getty Images, Mikhaila Friel/Insider. The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, which marked her ...Articles by Mikhaila Friel. I'm terrible at climbing and pay $18 to go bouldering every week. I don't plan on stopping — even if my skills never improve. I started bouldering, a form of rock climbing, earlier this year. I'm not an athletic person, and I often fall and struggle when climbing. Despite my slow progress, I thoroughly enjoy it and ...Mikhaila Friel after her graduation ceremony at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow in 2018. Mikhaila Friel/Insider I went on to study English, journalism, and creative writing at a local university for free in 2014. It took me a while to make friends, but when I did the feeling was liberating. At first, it was strange to have people in my ...Disappointing photos show what it was like to visit London during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend. A photo of the royal family on the palace balcony taken by a professional photographer, left, and a photo taken from Insider's Mikhaila Friel. Chris Jackson/Getty Images, Mikhaila Friel/Insider. The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, which marked her ...In June, UK-based reporter Mikhaila Friel traveled in first class on Avanti West Coast's train from Glasgow, Scotland to London, England. The journey took just over five hours and cost $257, or around £209. In comparison, standard tickets start at around $40, or £32.80, depending on the timing. Meanwhile, in March, US-based reporter Joey ...Jun 11, 2023 · Mikhaila Friel photographed in Oslo, Norway, in March 2023, left, and the graveyard where her great-grandfather was buried, right. Mikhaila Friel/Insider I traveled from the UK to Norway earlier this year to visit the grave of my great-grandfather. Mikhaila Friel/Insider Back in April, I spent one night at San Domenico Palace, a Four Seasons Hotel , where season two of "The White Lotus" was filmed in Taormina, Sicily. I stayed in a sea-view room with a terrace , which cost $2,248, or around €2,047, for one night and the price included breakfast.Sophie Winkleman is an actress and a member of the British royal family. Sophie Winkleman says she kept her royal identity private during her time in Hollywood. The "Two and a Half Men" actress married into the British royal family in 2009. Meet other royals from around the world by reading more of Insider's Royally Told profiles.Joe and Jill Biden will meet the Queen on June 13, royal family says. Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen will meet Joe and Jill Biden at her Windsor Castle home on June 13. The US President will also meet Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the G7 summit. The couple are good friends with the Queen's grandson, Prince Harry.Mikhaila Friel/Insider In October, I was a passenger on Cunard's Queen Elizabeth, the British cruise line's first ship to leave the UK since the pandemic began. The voyage lasted for five nights, and the ship ported in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for two days.Mikhaila Friel/Insider I spent 2 hours at one of the smallest airports in the world, and it was the strangest flying experience I've ever had. I spent two hours at Barra Airport in Scotland, one ...Mikhaila Friel photographed in Oslo, Norway, in March 2023, left, and the graveyard where her great-grandfather was buried, right. Mikhaila Friel/Insider I traveled from the UK to Norway earlier this year to visit the grave of my great-grandfather.Mikhaila is photographed before taking a tram in Luxembourg. Mikhaila Friel/Insider. In March, I visited Luxembourg, a small landlocked European nation that shares borders with Belgium, France, and Germany. Luxembourg is the wealthiest country in the world, according to an August 2022 report by Global Finance, which analyzed the gross domestic ...Mikhaila Friel/Insider Seeing photos of the massive crowds at royal engagements in London, it can be easy to forget that not everyone in the UK is enthusiastic about the royals. The royal family's affection for Scotland has been apparent for many years, however. Before her death in 2022, the late Queen Elizabeth II ...Mikhaila Friel pictured on the ferry to Easdale Island. Mikhaila Friel/Insider. Easdale is the smallest permanently inhabited island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, according to its website. The car-free island is located on Scotland's west coast and has 60 residents.Mikhaila Friel/Insider In 2016, I temporarily relocated from my home in Scotland, UK, to Pennsylvania, USA, for a study abroad program. I was born and raised outside Glasgow, the biggest city in ...The royal family's party planner Johnny Roxburgh spoke to Insider about his business, JRD. The 73-year-old has planned events for private and corporate clients all over the globe.As Insider's Mikhaila Friel previously reported, Markle was often criticized for things Middleton was praised for. Experts told Friel that they believe the differences in how the media treated Markle and Middleton would not exist if Markle was not mixed race.Mikhaila Friel/Insider While sports is a big part of the college experience in the US, students in the UK tend to be less interested in going to games — and more interested in partying.Insider's Glasgow-based reporters have lived in Scotland for most of their lives. Mikhaila Friel, left, and Priya Raj, right, were both born and raised in Scotland. Mikhaila Friel was born in Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland. She has spent short periods living in the US and London, but in 2020 she returned to Glasgow and now lives in an ...The outfit was created as "an homage to the non-binary flag and celebrating our identities and beauty beyond the heteronormative standard," Clemons-Hopkins' stylist, Jyotisha Bridges, wrote in an Instagram post on Sunday. The star reflected on how they came to identify as non-binary in an essay penned for The Hollywood Reporter in July, writing that they began to identify as queer in college ...Mikhaila Friel/Insider I was intrigued to experience the small community feel that the Outer Hebridean islands are known for. Barra and its neighboring island, …The Queen's eldest grandson, Peter Phillips, and his wife Autumn Kelly are getting a divorce after 12 years of marriage. British tabloid The Sun was the first to break the news of their separation, which took place last year, on Monday evening. A spokesperson for the couple told Insider that since Phillips (son to Princess Anne, and cousin to ...Mikhaila Friel/Insider Throughout my voyage, I noticed that there were deck plans inside and around each elevator. The majority of these displayed what was on deck 1 to deck 10 — even though there are 12 decks on the ship. Mikhaila Friel/Insider Back in April, I spent one night at San Domenico Palace, a Four Seasons Hotel , where season two of "The White Lotus" was filmed in Taormina, Sicily. I stayed in a sea-view room with a terrace , which cost $2,248, or around €2,047, for one night and the price included breakfast.Taormina, Sicily. Mikhaila Friel/Insider Since returning home to Scotland, UK, the first thing I tell people about Taormina is that it is the most beautiful place I've ever visited, thanks to the gorgeous natural landscape including the sea, wildflowers, and Mount Etna, an active volcano on the east coast of Sicily.Advertisement. Zendaya wore a daring Vera Wang two-piece to accept the CFDA's Fashion Icon Award on Wednesday. The actress, 25, attended the CFDA's Fashion Awards 2021 in a custom outfit that comprised of a bandeau bra and narrow skirt with a hand-draped bubble waist, Vera Wang wrote on Instagram. A post shared by VERA WANG (@verawanggang)Meghan Markle has hit back at allegations that she bullied royal staff members. The Duchess of Sussex has pushed back at claims she bullied palace staff members. Meghan Markle's representatives have denied claims she bullied two senior palace staff members. The Times reported that she "humiliated" one staff member and brought others to tears.Mikhaila and Aimee during a vacation in Mexico in 2022. Mikhaila and Aimee Friel/Insider Like many twins, this lack of individualism led some people to draw comparisons and pit us against each other.The first flight from Catania, Sicily, to London, UK, on April 19 cost £89.77, or around $113, and the second flight from London to Edinburgh cost £14.76, or around $18.80.. The only problem? Ryanair only offers non-protected, self-transfer flights. Unlike connecting flights, which fall under the same booking reference, non-protected transfers have to be booked separately and aren't ...Mikhaila Friel/Insider. As Insider previously reported, traveling during the off-season has its downsides. Local businesses and restaurants may be temporarily closed, and the weather will likely be less than desirable. But luckily for us, we found a sweet spot to travel right before any of these things happened.Mikhaila Friel/Insider Restaurant culture is a major part of life in the city, and trying new places to eat is something I look forward to most weekends. I would find it difficult to give up, especially in the winter, when it's too cold for many outdoor activities.Morgan, who set up his own private security firm, Trojan Consultancy, after leaving the royal household, told Insider that it's not surprising that Harry's preference is police protection over a private firm. "The Duke of Sussex has grown up with cradle to grave police protection, and he clearly values that skillset," Morgan said.Queen Elizabeth II broke a royal tradition by announcing that non-working royals will not appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony at the Trooping the Colour parade in June.. The parade, which takes place every year for the monarch's birthday, will celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in June, which marks her 70 years on the throne. It is a tradition for the royal family to gather to watch a ...10 important details you might have missed from King Charles' coronation and the meaning behind them. The king and queen's coronation was held at Westminster Abbey in London on May 6. King Charles III was proclaimed monarch at his coronation ceremony on Saturday. Charles and his wife Camilla were crowned at the televised event.Nov 10, 2021 · Mikhaila Friel/Insider The stationery included Wendy and Peter's full names and their suite number. The personalized stationery is a perk that I would have enjoyed, but it wasn't offered to guests ... Camilla, 75, attended the ceremony wearing a diamond thistle brooch that was gifted to her by Queen Elizabeth before her death, People reports. Queen Consort Camilla, pictured before the Service of Thanksgiving for Queen Elizabeth II on September 12, 2022. The brooch originally belonged to the Queen Mother and was inherited by Queen Elizabeth ...I went on a second date in a graveyard, and it was weird in the best possible way. Story by [email protected] (Mikhaila Friel) • 2w. Graves at the Necropolis in Glasgow, Scotland. Getty ...Mikhaila Friel/Insider. I got a $235 rose-gold permanent bracelet which has a a special nod to my late grandfathers. I decided to get the bracelet welded on after years of contemplating a tattoo. This is a fun, risk-free alternative for those who are too indecisive to get inked.5 moments in 'The Crown' that didn't actually happen in real life. Mikhaila Friel. The Crown. Netflix. Some of the major storylines in Netflix's "The Crown" didn't happen to the royal family in real life, according to an expert. Insider spoke to royal historian Hugo Vickers — author of the book "The Crown Dissected" — who called the show ...Rebecca Cohen,Mikhaila Friel,Pauline Villegas. Updated September 13, 2022 at 3:56 PM ...Harry and Meghan first connected through Instagram. In the docuseries, Harry said a mutual friend set him up with Meghan after he saw a video of her with a puppy filter while scrolling on his private account in the summer of 2016, Insider's Mikhaila Friel reported.Mikhaila Friel/Insider On March 8, I traveled from Clervaux, Luxembourg, to Brussels, Belgium. The journey, which was operated by Belgian rail company SNCB , required one transfer at Liėge-Guillemins, Belgium, and took approximately three hours in total.Here's how he'd make the open-plan living space look bigger and brighter. A skitch showing changes an interior designer would make to Mikhaila Friel's living room. I moved into a furnished one-bedroom apartment in Glasgow, Scotland, in July. I asked an interior designer, Jordan Samson, to help with my open-plan living and kitchen area. Mikhaila Friel/Insider In October, I was a passenger on Cunard's Queen Elizabeth, the British cruise line's first ship to leave the UK since the pandemic began. The voyage lasted for five nights, and the ship ported in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for two days. Mikhaila Friel, left, traveled around Luxembourg, Belgium, and Norway via train.Mikhaila Friel/Insider I traveled around three European countries via train, and the experience was magical. My journey began in Luxembourg and Belgium, and I took a separate trip to Norway a few weeks later. I'd recommend it to anyone looking to travel on a budget.…The wedding took place in accordance with all relevant Government Guidelines," a Buckingham Palace spokesperson previously told Insider's Mikhaila Friel. Beatrice's parents, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, were not pictured in her official wedding photos, though both were said to be in attendance.Mikhaila Friel/Insider. When we arrived back at the airport, the other 13 passengers due to travel on our flight had arrived and were sitting in the waiting area. …Mikhaila Friel in New York City in December 2016. Mikhaila Friel/Insider. I moved from the UK to the US for a semester abroad in 2016. At 20 years old, this was …Mikhaila Friel/Insider Throughout my voyage, I noticed that there were deck plans inside and around each elevator. The majority of these displayed what was on deck 1 to deck 10 — even though there are 12 decks on the ship. Mikhaila Friel/Insider The second season of " The White Lotus " opens with guests arriving at the hotel's private beach via boat — but in reality, it doesn't exist. In fact, none of the beach scenes were filmed in Taormina because the beaches there are too rocky, series producer Dave Bernad said in an interview with Condé Nast Traveler .Mikhaila Friel/Insider It was so crowded, in fact, that when UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrived, I could only tell it was him by the public's reaction. Loud boos erupted all around before the people standing in front of me confirmed that Johnson had made his entrance. When Harry and Meghan arrived, I had a slightly better vantage point ...—Mikhaila Friel (@MikhailaFriel) May 11, 2022 The couple were at the University of Glasgow to speak to students and alumni about mental health. And while the event itself was only open to a couple of rota members, I — along with a handful of photographers — was invited to cover their appearance on the campus grounds afterward, where they ...As Insider's Mikhaila Friel reported, the Fashion Icon Award is given to people who take risks and experiment with their looks on the red carpet. Past winners include Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and ...10 important details you might have missed from King Charles' coronation and the meaning behind them. The king and queen's coronation was held at Westminster Abbey in London on May 6. King Charles III was proclaimed monarch at his coronation ceremony on Saturday. Charles and his wife Camilla were crowned at the televised event.According to the royal biography "Finding Freedom," some of Meghan's former staff members retracted their claims that the duchess bullied them, Insider's Mikhaila Friel reported in September 2021. "Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown" will be released on October 6.— Mikhaila Friel, Business Insider. There’s no space for an institution founded on racism a, According to the royal biography "Finding Freedom,", Mikhaila Friel is a senior lifestyle reporter at Insider, where she specializes in a variety of beats including , Samantha Grindell and Mikhaila Friel. Updated 2023-05-17T14:13:22Z A bookmark. The letter F. An envelope. 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