According to the Times, external, "a swarm" of 20 missiles and kamikaze drones was fired at the base. The Defence Secretary, John Healey, is quoted in a number of papers, including the Guardian, external, saying the "hidden hand" of Russian President Vladimir Putin is behind some of the Iranian tactics. "Attacks on Britain demand a response," is the message from the Daily Telegraph, external in its leader column. Despite this admission, she is still dubbed the "princess of ales" by the Daily Telegraph, external, the Daily Mail, external and the Daily Mirror, external. The Daily Express opts, external for "Kate hops to it", alongside a picture of her stirring a brewing kettle.

Source: The Times March 13, 2026 10:08 UTC