The rock crystal and diamond brooch, known as The York Rose Brooch, consists of a carved rose centred with rose-cut diamond initials ‘EA’ – Elizabeth and Albert – and mounted in platinum. The wedding of Prince Albert, Duke of York (the future King George VI) to the Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon …
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Royal Mail has announced that previously confirmed reforms to UK mail services will not be implemented nationwide until early next year. International Distribution Services (IDS), the parent company of Royal Mail, announced a delay to its new delivery reforms last week, including plans to end second-class letter deliveries on Saturdays …
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Prince Harry denied deliberately trying to overshadow Prince William’s trip to Brazil with his own pseudo-royal visit to Canada – but his version of events about the diary clash is now being disputed by Palace staff. The Duke of Sussex released a defiant statement on November 5 claiming that the royal …
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Daniel Křetínský, the owner of Royal Mail, is poised to become TotalEnergies’s fourth biggest shareholder – David W Cerny/Reuters The billionaire owner of Royal Mail is to become one of the biggest shareholders in French oil giant TotalEnergies in a deal worth €5.1bn (£4.5bn). Daniel Křetínský is poised to become …
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Here’s a full list of the pubs and bars the group owns in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire The Market Tavern, in Hanley A major chain with pubs and bars across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire is considering selling more than 1,000 of its venues. The move would see the firm part company …
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You could be owed a £290 refund from Sky TV. Sky has confirmed plans to discontinue a one-of-its-kind accessory designed to make “your TV much more than just a TV” barely two-and-a-half years after its initial launch, with subscribers owed a full refund. Dubbed Sky Live, this interactive entertainment device …
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council is set to vote Monday on a U.S. plan for Gaza that would provide international backing for a stabilization force and envisions a possible future pathway to an independent Palestinian state. But a big question remains: Will Russia veto it? After nearly …
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The Atlantic Salmon 50p coin was sold for £70.76 on eBay last week. In 2023, it became the rarest 50p in circulation. The coin was minted as part of eight new designs following His Majesty King Charles III’s accession to the throne. With a circulating mintage of just 200,000, the …
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By REBECCA ENGLISH, ROYAL EDITOR Published: 07:52 EST, 17 November 2025 | Updated: 08:34 EST, 17 November 2025 The Prince and Princess of Wales will bring a touch of glamour to this year’s Royal Variety Performance when they attend the glittering event on Wednesday. The couple will join stars at …
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