BRIGHT SPARKS FOR 2020
THE FUTURE QUEEN KATE MIDDLETON
WHO: : The Duchess of Cambridge
IN FOCUS: : Kate Middleton was announced the new Royal patron for Family Action, an England-based charity founded in 1869. Royal history notes only two previous Queens who have held the patronage – Queen Elizabeth assumed the role of a patron in 1953, taking over for her grandmother, Queen Mary, who passed away that year. Besides anchoring this profile, the Duchess, reportedly, is also in talks with BBC for a television project. Ever since a meeting with the channel, speculations have been rife that a royal TV project is on the cards for Kate. So, if 2019 belonged to Meghan, it looks like Kate will rule 2020.
QUOTE: “Nothing brings me more happiness than trying to help the most vulnerable people in society. It is a goal and an essential part of my life.”
THE YOUNGEST PM SANNA MARIN
WHO: Prime Minister, Finland
IN FOCUS: Marin recently scripted history by becoming the youngest Prime Minister in the world, at the age of 34. The working mother took over the helms of Finland after her fellow Social Democrat Antti Rinne stepped down as premier earlier in December. Significantly, the youth icon’s team on the government panel majorly consists of women. Considered Left-aligned, even within her party, some of the key topics on her agenda include climate change, equality and social welfare.
QUOTE: “There are more women in the parliament’s composition than ever before... voters and citizens wish to see more women in top positions, bearing even the heaviest responsibilities that society can offer.”
THE MARKET DISRUPTER MUKESH AMBANI
WHO: Chairman & Managing Director, Reliance Industries Limited
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