The life of the Aga Khan was a paradox: he was both a serial philanderer and a generous philanthropist, a pleasure-seeking jet-setter and a leader of a mystical Islamic sect.
She's not royal and has been given no title but, as she celebrates her 70th birthday tomorrow, I want to give a personal insight into Carole Middleton's character.
Almost a quarter of a century had elapsed since Chief Superintendent Taylor last made an arrest, but such was his reputation for solving crimes he is celebrated as Britain's top cop.
Having defended itself in a series of rows about alleged fakery in everything from its wildlife programmes to Songs of Praise, the BBC could now find itself in a whole new barrowful of trouble.
The Duke of Sussex's settlement with The Sun's publisher was described as a 'monumental victory' by his barrister David Sherborne on Wednesday. But how much of the payout will Harry pocket?
The allegations in the excoriating Vanity Fair article about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex this week have been dismissed by the couple and described as 'distressing'.
Barely a day passes without yet another news story about robberies being ignored by police for 'lack of evidence'. Translation: they simply can't be bothered.
RICHARD EDEN: Three box owners have, I can disclose, begun a High Court action, alleging that they're being unlawfully excluded from using the seats in their boxes.