Supporters of the Michelin-starred establishment are urging the King, who has championed community links, to protect what they describe as "a living piece of shared cultural history". However, the Crown Estate insists the building requires refurbishment that cannot be done with the restaurant in place. "This is not a decision we've taken lightly," said a Crown Estate spokesman about removing the restaurant from its current premises.
We heard that former Rep Billy Long, Trump's nominee for ambassador to Iceland, joked to members on the floor last night that Iceland will be the 52nd state and he'll be governor, Politico wrote in its morning newsletter. The reaction in Reykjavik was swift. In a statement to the Guardian, Iceland's foreign ministry said it had contacted the US embassy for clarification.