England’s trusty mail carriers have plunged the country into uncertainty by staging a two-day strike last week, with three more mail-less days scheduled to begin on Thursday. In a country where locals used to set their watches by the clatter of the mail slipping through their letterboxes, often twice a …
Read More »King to promote UK armed forces charity by becoming patron of Royal British Legion
King Charles is to become the new patron of the Royal British Legion ahead of the 80th anniversary of the WWII D-Day Landings amidst a major reshuffle of royal charity patronages King Charles will become the new royal face of the Royal British Legion ahead of the D-Day 80th anniversary …
Read More »Bristol Royal Infirmary had two fires as critical incident was declared in hospital
Two fires broke out in a major hospital in Bristol yesterday, sparking a major emergency service response, as a number of patients were moved to avoid being treated in the dark. Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI) issued a critical incident, warning patients to not visit the hospital but instead seek help …
Read More »New Cunard Queen Sets Off on Maiden Voyage With Great Flair
In an historic moment that befits her royal status, Cunard Line’s new Queen Anne departed Southampton just after 9 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024 to begin her maiden voyage. Thousands of spectators lined the shore to watch her departure, and a spectacular fireworks show heralded the beginning of what …
Read More »What Reading will look like in 2034 as 6,000 flats are on the way
As part of the Chronicle’s reporting into these changes, this week we take a look at some of the biggest projects on the horizon and how they will shape the town of tomorrow. A total of 6,219 flats across 13 developments are at various stages of the planning process as …
Read More »Inside Harry and Meghan’s Nigerian tour: Meghan will be treated as a ‘warrior princess’, they will have their own ‘royal’ entourage – and there may be a ceremonial tug of war, reveals SARAH RAINEY
Cheering crowds, colourful bouquets and a plush red carpet: when Prince Charles and Princess Diana touched down in Nigeria on March 15, 1990, legions of fans lined the runway to welcome them. Every step of their five-day tour was recorded in fulsome detail by the world’s press, who joined them …
Read More »King Charles’ attendance at this year’s royal garden parties ‘will be confirmed on the day’ as he continues his cancer treatment, Palace announces
The attendance of King Charles III and other Royal Family members at garden parties this summer will be ‘confirmed on the day’, Buckingham Palace said today. Two of the traditional gatherings will take place in the Buckingham Palace Garden in London later this month – next Wednesday, May 8 and …
Read More »King hugged by niece Zara Tindall at Royal Windsor Horse Show
Charles made his third public visit of the week to tour the popular equestrian attraction, which was a firm favourite with his mother Queen Elizabeth II. The late monarch was a passionate fan of the event staged on her doorstep close to Windsor Castle and would frequently be seen walking …
Read More »King Charles bursts into laughter as high-spirited monarch is spotted watching the Royal Windsor Horse Show as he returns to public duties following cancer shock
By Olivia Christie Published: 15:17 EDT, 3 May 2024 | Updated: 16:49 EDT, 3 May 2024 King Charles burst into fits of laughter today as he made a surprise visit to the Royal Windsor Horse Show while his cancer treatment continues. The high-spirited monarch looked delighted and was spotted pointing …
Read More »Teenager detained for life over fatal stabbing of 16-year-old at house party
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