Daily Mail
Thursday, 19 February 2026
A Nation's Defence, Royal Scrutiny, and a 79-Year-Old's Vows: Thursday, February 19, 2026
National Headlines and Defence Warnings
The front page prominently features the headline "BRITAIN FACES ‘1936 MOMENT’," conveying a severe warning from defence chiefs to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, regarding inadequate military spending. Ex-ministers and military leaders are demanding a doubling of the defence budget to counter rising global threats. An accompanying image of Prince Andrew illustrates another key story: "NINE police forces probe Epstein claims as pressure mounts for full inquiry." Inside the paper, it's revealed that Scotland Yard is assessing claims that Andrew’s protection officers ignored activities during visits to Jeffrey Epstein’s private island, with multiple forces reviewing related files.
Personal Interest Story
A contrasting, lighter story features a smiling Janet Street-Porter in a photo, under the headline "Why, after four failed marriages, I’ve tied the knot again at 79!" This Femail magazine piece details her personal decision to remarry.
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