A ROUND-UP OF NEWS REPORTS

THE PRINCESS OF WALES

New rose named after royal A rose has been named after the Princess of Wales – who is in remission from cancer – to highlight the healing power of nature. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) gave the name Catherine’s Rose to the flower, to raise awareness of the role that time outdoors plays in supporting mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing.

All proceeds from sales of the rose, which has “coral-pink blooms with a scent of Turkish delight and mango”, will go to the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Clare Matterson, director-general of the RHS, said: “The rose will also raise awareness of how nature and gardening can help heal.”

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POPE LEO XIV

King sends congratulations to new pontiff The King has joined world leaders in congratulating the new Pope, after Leo XIV became the first US-born pontiff. A spokesman for Buckingham Palace said that His Majesty had sent his and the Queen’s “most sincere good wishes for his pontificate” in a private message.