final preparations for Charles III, surprise resignation at the BBC

Last preparations before the coronation of Charles III. The Stone of Destiny is indispensable at every coronation. She weighs 152 kg. As tradition dictates, she left Edinburgh in Scotland to join Westminster Abbey (England). This stone has been the symbol of the Scottish monarchy since the 14th century. She will be installed under the king’s throne on May 6. Charles III will be the 30th ruler to be crowned on King Edward’s 700-year-old throne.

Dutch man banned from sperm donation

On the BBC, an unexpected resignation. Since 2021, he has been leading the large public British audiovisual group. Richard Sharp announced on the BBC antenna that he was leaving his post due to a conflict of interest case surrounding his appointment. “I have decided it is right to put the interests of the BBC first. This case may well distract from the good work of the company if I remain in post until the end of my term”, did he declare. Before heading the BBC, Richard Sharp was a banker. He is accused of having facilitated the obtaining of a loan of around 1 million euros to Boris Johnson, the former British Prime Minister.

In the Netherlands, a parent is forbidden to donate his sperm. The decision was made by the court after examining the complaint of a woman who had a child thanks to a Dutch donor. A generous donor, sire of 550 children since 2007. Dutch justice has also ordered the destruction of this man’s sperm stocks.