Osborne's latest job will see him take charge of the British Museum this autumn.

The vessel – which could reportedly cost £200 million – is due to be paid for out of the Ministry of Defence budget.

'Really wish I had such a high embarrassment threshold,' one twitter user said.

The health secretary could have used a vote of confidence from the Queen. Alas, it was not forthcoming.

Meghan, the first mixed race person to marry a senior royal for centuries, said an unnamed royal – not the Queen nor the Duke of Edinburgh – raised concerns with Harry about how dark their son Archie’s skin tone might be before he was born.

"We were absolutely distraught. We pleaded and pleaded with them not to do it, but their mind was made up. That tree was coming down."

"Such a random coincidence that a Royal Navy ship would (again) have a skirmish at sea just before a by-election."

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Aimed at championing diverse female writers, the Strong Lead Bookshop will also be used for creative workshops, events and performances.