Elizabethan Drama

The British author and satirist Craig Brown deserves credit for inventing a new style of royal biography in 2017 with his irresistibly readable Ninety-Nine Glimpses of Princess Margaret. (In his native country, it had the superior title Ma’am Darling.) This new genre, which might be called pointilliste biography, took its subject and, through a series of short, at times oblique essays and sketches, painted a picture that was far more revealing and humorous than a conventional cradle-to-grave life would have been.

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UK's King Charles III has cancer, Buckingham Palace says



The U.K.'s King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, according to Buckingham Palace.

"During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer," a statement noted. "His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties. Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual."

"The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure. He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible," the statement continues. "His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer."

Charles became king after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away at age 96 in September 2022. The king is currently 75 years old.

"Wishing His Majesty a full and speedy recovery. I have no doubt he'll be back to full strength in no time and I know the whole country will be wishing him well," U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said in a post on X.

In a post on Truth Social, former U.S. President Donald Trump described the king as "A WONDERFUL MAN, WHO I GOT TO KNOW WELL DURING MY PRESIDENCY," adding, "WE ALL PRAY THAT HE HAS A FAST AND FULL RECOVERY!"

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Charles Barkley and Gayle King to host new primetime CNN TV show, NBA legend promises show will be 'non-political,' 'fair and honest'



Charles Barkley and Gayle King announced that they would be hosting a new CNN primetime TV show. The legendary NBA player promised that the new cable TV show would be "non-political."

"King Charles" will be a one-hour live CNN TV show that will air on primetime on Wednesdays starting this fall and running into 2024.

Barkley and King said they weren't looking for another TV job, but the couple saw the opportunity to work together as worthwhile. King appears on "CBS Mornings" and Barkley is with Warner Bros. Discovery Sports.

King said on Saturday, "What I think is so great for the both of us is that it’s live TV. To me, live TV is like working without a net. So whatever happens, happens. I like that."

Gayle noted that she and Barkley are "curious people."

When Barkley is asked what the show will look like, the sports broadcaster answered, "I want it to be non-political."

King abruptly interrupted Barkley, "But we'll talk about politics."

Barkley fired back, "We will, but we don't want to say we're a liberal, conservative, Republican, Democrat. That's one of the things that's already ruined television in general."

Barkley said he and his new co-host are both "straight shooters."

The basketball legend said, "All I want is people, even if I disagree with them, to be honest with me. I don't want them saying things to get clickbait. That's what drives me crazy about people in our profession right now."

Barkley said, "I know she's going to be fair and honest, you know I'm going to do the same thing."

King added, "Everyone I know has an opinion about something. I just think we have to figure out a way to have a good conversation without tearing each other down, I think we can do that."

When asked about what would be the topic of his show if it started today, Barkley said he would talk about mass shootings in the United States.

"You guys know I'm a pro-gun guy, but it should not be easy to get guns," Barkley said. "We got to start doing better."

King told a story of friends who are allegedly considering moving out of American because they're scared of their children being victims of gun violence in schools.

Barkley's current coworker, Shaquille O'Neal, jokingly warned King that Barkley is "very moody" and to buy him Krispy Kreme donuts to butter him up.

CNN CEO Chris Licht said in a memo, "This show will be an exciting new way we are delivering culturally relevant programming and unique perspectives to our audience, from two incredibly dynamic personalities."

Licht has struggled to find a primetime show to excel in the ratings after Chris Cuomo was fired by the network in December 2021.

CNN's ratings have tanked in recent years. Primetime ratings for CNN collapsed 61% in March — the steepest drop in viewership among the big three cable TV news networks, according to Nielsen.

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\u201cComing this fall, King Charles with Gayle King and Charles Barkley will air weekly on CNN in primetime running into 2024. Hear Gayle and Charles talk about their new show on @NBAonTNT.\u201d
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