Coffee brewing talks; everything you want to know this Friday

Good morning on this sunny Friday. Is your oat cappuccino in the making or is your ginger tea ready? Buckle up, we’ll update you on the latest news.

This is what the funeral of Prince Philip will look like tomorrow
Tomorrow, the royal family will say goodbye to husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather in a small committee Prince Philip. In the UK, only thirty people are allowed to attend a funeral, which the royal family adheres to. It was already Prince Philip's wish that his funeral would not become a gigantic event, and it seems that the circumstances are allowing that.

The guest list for the funeral consists of Queen Elizabeth, the children and partners, and Philip's grandchildren and partners. Prince Harry was spotted at the airport on Sunday, likely to do his mandatory quarantine. Meghan is not present because she has been advised not to fly due to her pregnancy. It could very well be that Queen Elizabeth sits alone at the funeral service, as no one else belongs to her household. The rules in England are very strict in that regard. Everyone must also keep two meters apart and face masks are mandatory.

Prince Philip largely arranged his own funeral. He will be transported in a custom-made Range Rover and part of his military decorations will be on the altar. Tomorrow afternoon at 4:00 PM Dutch time, the funeral will take place at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. First, there will be a minute of silence to commemorate the prince.

Largest investment ever at Dragons’ Den
Continuing with news from the Dutch entertainment industry. I’m still brewing a brilliant idea to present to the Dragons, but entrepreneur Maarten Coumans managed to secure the largest investment ever from the investors. With his initiative Local Heroes, it is possible to shop locally online via an app. This is exactly what we need right now, if you ask me. The Dragons naturally agreed wholeheartedly with me. Coumans managed to warm up investors Michel Perridon and Pieter Schoen, after which they made a total investment of two million (!) euros. In exchange for this highest amount ever invested in Dragons’ Den, they receive 35 percent of the shares of Local Heroes.

Meilandjes earn money with series
If you share all your possessions with the world, then there should be something in return, thinks Talpa boss Niels van Baarlen. He tells on the radio that the family receives 50,000 euros per episode, with two broadcasts per week that amounts to 100K and that quickly adds up to a nice 100,000 euros per month. Chateau Meiland remains a huge hit and the Meilandjes have now secured a Golden Televizier Ring. Lucrative business, that real-life TV. At least, if you are as hilarious as the Meiland family.

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