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Harvard University said it has removed human skin from the binding of a 19th century book about the afterlife that has been in its collections since the 1930s. The decision came after a review found ethical concerns with the book's origin and history. The book, «Des Destinees de L'ame,» meaning «Destinies of the Soul,» was written by Arsene Houssaye, a French novelist and poet, in the early 1880s. The printed text was given to a physician, Ludovic Bouland, who «bound the book with skin he took without consent from the body of a deceased female patient in a hospital where he worked,» Harvard said in a recent statement. The book has been at the university's Houghton Library. Bouland included a handwritten note inside the book. It said «a book about the human soul deserved to have a human covering,» associate university librarian Thomas Hyry said in a published question-and-answer segment online Wednesday. The note also detailed the process behind preparing the skin for binding.

Rose Hanbury's United Kingdom estate Houghton Hall has refuted claims regarding the possession of antique valuables allegedly looted from China, as per a Hindustan Times report. The accusations arose following scrutiny towards artefacts in the Marquess and Marchioness of Cholmondeley's grand residence.

TOI. Kate Middleton gained the spotlight when she shared a snap of her with her family that proved to be ‘manipulated.’ Sources suggested that she was "looking like sad Princess Diana". Moreover, as per some rumours that have emerged recently, suggest strife in their marriage because of Lady Sarah Rose Hanbury.

Sarah Rose Cholmondeley, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, has long been admired for her impeccable style and aristocratic elegance. However, it's her intriguing connection to the royal family, particularly Prince William and Kate Middleton, that has sparked intense speculation and gossip in recent years.

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