The “thoughts and prayers” of West Oxfordshire are with the Royal Family, said West Oxfordshire’s civic and church leaders after the death of the Queen was announced last Thursday. Mayor of Witney Cllr Liz Duncan and the leader of the council Vicky Gwatkin said in a statement they were “truly …
Read More »Royal expert says why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle walkabout at Windsor Castle was delayed
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal walkabout with Prince William and Kate was delayed by nearly an hour because the Sussexes had to get changed into formal mourning attire, a royal expert claimed on US TV today. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had to ‘quickly go and get changed’ …
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Read More »UPS trials e-quadricycle delivery vans in Norwich
13 September 2022 Transport / Logistics Services UPS is trialling four wheeled pedal-assist eQuad delivery vans in Norwich to see how they compare with their diesel equivalents. The four wheeled e-cargo-bikes are three metres long and 84cm wide and can carry up to 210kg per trip. The batteries offer around 37 …
Read More »Visit This Free Roof Garden On Holborn’s Post Building
M@ Visit This Free Roof Garden On Holborn’s Post Building The view across Bloomsbury towards the Northern Heights Did you know you can get views like this, just five minutes from Tottenham Court Road tube? This is the outlook from a little-known roof garden on The Post Building — a …
Read More »‘Heartbroken’ King Charles III stands guard by Queen’s coffin during St Giles’ Cathedral vigil
Royal fans have sympathised with King Charles after noting that the new monarch looked ‘devastated’ this evening during a vigil for Queen Elizabeth. All four of Her Majesty’s children gathered around her coffin today in a poignant evening vigil inside St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh. After a short procession, King Charles …
Read More »Supermarket opening times on Bank Holiday 19 September 2022
A number of big chains plans to shut their larger stores for the Queen’s funeral on Monday 19 September 2022, including Aldi, Lidl and Sainsbury’s. The day of the Queen’s funeral, Monday 19 September, has been declared a national bank holiday, which means there will be changes to opening hours …
Read More »Harry and William rift started over ‘household staff bullying’ claims, says royal expert
A royal historian has claimed to know the real reason for the reported rift between Prince Harry and William. The estrangement between the two brothers who were previously close is said to have started months after Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in 2018. In an updated edition of his book …
Read More »What happens to stamps, coins, banknotes and passports after the death of the Queen?
It’s hard to know what’s appropriate to write sometimes when faced with an event that profoundly affects the nation, and the entire world. The death of the Queen has prompted a period of reflection and great sadness for many people. It has also led to a great many questions from …
Read More »Sight Magazine – Essay: How a new monarch will affect everyday lives
13 September 2022 PAULINE MACLARAN For the last 70 years, Britain has become accustomed to the iconic profile of Queen Elizabeth II on stamps and coins. Now that King Charles III has ascended the throne, it will probably take time for many to adjust to the new royal order. Changes …
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