A two-car crash has claimed the life of a driver and left a passenger in Stoke-on-Trent’s main hospital. Police, firefighters, paramedics were called to the crash on Rawnsley Road, in Staffordshire, on Sunday night. An air ambulance landed as part of the emergency services response. A West Midlands Ambulance Service …
Read More »How much does the royal family cost? A breakdown of the key figures
– £132 million The amount of Sovereign Grant the monarchy will receive in 2025/26 because of the Crown Estate wind farm deal profits – a boost of £45.7 million. – £86.3 million The total taxpayer-funded Sovereign Grant in 2023-24, made up of £51.8 million for the “core” funding and an …
Read More »Royal Mail (LON:RMG) Stock Crosses Above 50 Day Moving Average of $207.00
Royal Mail plc (LON:RMG – Get Free Report) shares crossed above its 50 day moving average during trading on Monday . The stock has a 50 day moving average of GBX 207 ($2.68) and traded as high as GBX 207 ($2.68). Royal Mail shares last traded at GBX 207 ($2.68), …
Read More »King Charles installs solar panels at Windsor Castle
Britain’s King Charles, who has spent a lifetime campaigning on environmental issues, has installed solar panels at Windsor Castle and plans to convert the royal family’s Bentley cars to run on biofuel, palace officials said. Charles installed solar panels on part of the Windsor Castle estate known as the Lord …
Read More »‘Royal Enfield Amazing Thailand Ride’ Bangkok to Pattaya-Chanthaburi in East Coast
Position Thailand as a leading destination for motorcycle enthusiasts, offering unique experiences and breathtaking routes highlighting the country’s diverse landscapes and cultural richness. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) together with Royal Enfield, the global leader in the mid-sized motorcycle segment, launched the ‘Royal Enfield Amazing Thailand Ride’ motorcycle tour …
Read More »King Charles’ wind farm eco drive helps Royal family’s land and property holdings double to a record £1.1billion – as Monarch’s state Bentleys and helicopters set to run on bio-fuel
The Crown Estate is still looking to build on its impressive green energy portfolio By Andy Jehring For The Daily Mail Published: 19:01 EDT, 23 July 2024 | Updated: 22:12 EDT, 23 July 2024 Profit from the Royal Family’s land and property holdings more than doubled to a record £1.1billion …
Read More »Two new helicopters to ferry royal family on royal engagements
The new AgustaWestland AW139s will replace the current 15-year-old Sikorsky helicopters. At a previous financial briefing in 2022, a source described the eco-conscious King, then-Prince of Wales, as “pretty allergic” to travelling by helicopter and said he would always “raise an eyebrow” and object when the mode of transport was …
Read More »Cost of Royal family engagements over the last year increases by £300,000 to £4.2m despite appearances being scaled back after the King and Princess of Wales’ cancer diagnosis
The royals cut back on engagements last year amid the illness of the King and the Princess of Wales – but the cost of them went up by £300,000, official accounts reveal. Royal engagements racked up a £4.2million bill despite there being nearly 400 fewer visits and less foreign travel. …
Read More »comic strip writer who named Dennis the Menace’s dog
One day in 1968 Ian McLaren, a writer at DC Thomson in Dundee, was on his lunch break with Ian Gray, who had developed the character of Dennis the Menace in The Beano with a third colleague, Ian Chisholm. Gray explained that they were working on a dog to accompany …
Read More »Kate Middleton, King Charles Received 27,000 Messages amid Cancer News
Kate Middleton and King Charles’ offices were flooded with correspondence after both royals announced that they were undergoing treatment for cancer. On July 24 local time, The Royal Household released the Sovereign Grant Report for the 2023-2024 financial year, revealing the royal family’s annual financial statement and other highlights about …
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