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The Duke of Marlborough, Charles Spencer-Churchill, has been charged with choking someone and is scheduled to appear in court, amid a troubled past including disinheritance and family scandals. He is a distant relative of Winston Churchill and Princess Diana, and has faced legal and personal issues related to his privilege and history.
The article uncovers the true cause of Winston Churchill's dead platypus, revealing that high temperatures during transport likely caused his death, dispelling previous theories of submarine shell-shock, and details Australia's unique efforts at platypus diplomacy during and after WWII.
"The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare," directed by Guy Ritchie, is described as the perfect airplane movie, embodying the principles of familiarity, simplicity, and escapism. The film, a fictionalized account of a real World War II operation, offers a frivolous touch to a serious matter, making it suitable for casual viewing during flights.
A portrait of Winston Churchill painted by artist Graham Sutherland, whom Churchill despised, is set to be auctioned at Sotheby’s in London on June 6, with an estimated price of $622K to $995K. The oil-on-canvas study, created as a preparation for a larger portrait that Churchill detested and later destroyed, is on display at Churchill’s birthplace, Blenheim Palace, before the auction. The surviving study captures Churchill in profile against a dark background and offers insight into the backstory of its creation, providing a glimpse into the British leader's concern with his image.
A portrait of Winston Churchill by artist Graham Sutherland, whose work the British leader despised, is set to be auctioned at Sotheby’s in London on June 6. The surviving oil-on-canvas study, expected to fetch between 500,000 pounds and 800,000 pounds, was created as a preparation for a larger portrait that Churchill loathed and later destroyed. The painting is currently on public display at Churchill’s birthplace, Blenheim Palace, and offers a glimpse into the backstory of its creation and the controversy surrounding it.
"The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" is a World War II action movie directed by Guy Ritchie, inspired by the true story of a secret mission authorized by Winston Churchill to undermine Hitler’s fleet of German U-boats. Led by a renegade ex-criminal named Gus March-Phillips, the team embarks on a daring and dangerous operation, featuring crackling dialogue, straightforward set-pieces, and a terrific ensemble cast. The film's approach owes much to Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds," and while lacking in suspense, it delivers a sense of delight in watching the team succeed despite setbacks, ultimately offering a thrilling and unconventional take on wartime heroism.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis misattributed a quote to Winston Churchill in a recent speech, joining a long list of individuals who have erroneously cited the former British prime minister to add weight to their statements. This phenomenon, known as "Churchillian drift," has become increasingly common as internet users seek short, witty phrases. Despite the inaccuracy, Churchill's legacy of resilience and leadership continues to inspire people worldwide.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of his presidential campaign with a quote attributed to Winston Churchill, "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts," which was found to be falsely attributed to Churchill by the Winston Churchill Project at Michigan's Hillsdale College and the International Churchill Society. The society also noted that the quote is often incorrectly attributed to Abraham Lincoln. DeSantis' campaign has not responded to requests for comment on the matter.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis used a quote attributed to Winston Churchill, "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts," which is actually from a 1939 Budweiser ad. The International Churchill Society confirmed that the quote is not found in Churchill's works, and it's also misattributed to Abraham Lincoln. This incident highlights the frequent misattribution of quotes to Churchill, with other popular misquotes identified. The mishap draws attention to DeSantis' presidential campaign, which began with technical difficulties on Twitter Space.
Ron DeSantis suspended his presidential campaign with a misattributed Winston Churchill quote, "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." The International Churchill Society debunked the quote, stating that Churchill never said it. DeSantis, trailing behind Nikki Haley and Donald Trump, endorsed Trump and acknowledged that a majority of Republican primary voters want to give Trump another chance, citing Trump's superiority over Joe Biden.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis faced down a heckler at a campaign event in South Carolina, accusing him of running a 'police state,' before adapting one of Winston Churchill's most famous speeches for his 'war on woke.' DeSantis used his stump speech to deliver a 30-minute attack on frontrunner Donald Trump, without ever using his name, promising that 'focus' not 'entertainment' would help him get the job done. A new poll shows DeSantis has lost ground to Trump in the past month, despite launching his campaign last week.