In a career spanning four decades, George Latham performed for kings, queens, presidents, sultans, at the Bicentennial of the USA and the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill, and paraded at the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981. For good measure he was praised for his bravery …
Read More »My skiing days are behind me, King Charles tells factory worker during Middlesbrough ‘royal away day’
By MARK DUELL Published: 02:56 EST, 14 February 2025 | Updated: 05:54 EST, 14 February 2025 He was once a frequent visitor the Swiss Alps at this time of year for family ski trips, often pictured going down the slopes with his sons. But King Charles III has revealed his …
Read More »Incoming mail will now be brought in by ferry
In the past Royal Mail has funded the mail plane to the island, while Guernsey Post paid for the flights to the UK. But Royal Mail decided to pull its funding for air services to all three Crown Dependencies, and although Guernsey was left until last, it will no longer …
Read More »King Charles meets ‘kind people’ in Middlesbrough
King Charles meets ‘kind people’ in Middlesbrough Palace has revealed that King Charles and Queen Camilla received a ‘wonderful welcome’ to Middlesbrough. The palace shared a video of King Charles and Queen Camilla on social media and said, “What a wonderful welcome to Middlesbrough!” The royal family’s social media post …
Read More »Dazzling royal-inspired engagement rings you can own – from Meghan’s modern trilogy to Beatrice’s vintage-inspired charm
An engagement ring is a timeless symbol of love, representing commitment, devotion and the promise of a future together. And what better occasion to propose than Valentine’s Day, the most romantic day of the year? With love in the air, Valentine’s Day provides the perfect backdrop for a heartfelt proposal …
Read More »eBay: Rare Royal Mint Blue Peter 50p coin sells for £186
The Blue Peter coin was released in 2009 ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games in London. It features an athlete competing in the high jump, and was designed by Blue Peter competition winner Florence Jackson, to commemorate the games. Around 20,000 editions of the coins were minted, but the coin …
Read More »U.S. to designate criminal groups as terrorist organizations
The U.S. Trump administration plans to designate more than a half-dozen criminal groups with roots in Latin America as foreign terrorist organizations, reports the New York Times. The move follows a January executive order calling for a crackdown on major cartels and is expected to be applied to eight groups. …
Read More »Trendy Edinburgh burger joint hits the market in search of new owners
A burger joint in a plush Edinburgh neighbourhood has hit the market in search of new owners. Earls Burger Co, located in the highly sought after area of Stockbridge on Raeburn Place, has been listed for a leasehold price of £10,000 and rent price of £19,750. The unit is now …
Read More »Palace makes powerful statement as King Charles faces down protesters
Palace makes powerful statement as King Charles faces down protesters in Middlesbrough King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in Middlesbrough on Thursday for historic trip where they carried out a traditional walkabout. The 76-year-old monarch left wellwishers stunned as he defiantly faced a small group of protesters on a royal …
Read More »King Charles III Charles and Queen Camilla hand-deliver 100th birthday card to lucky recipient
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have hand-delivered one of the monarch’s famous 100th birthday cards during a day out. Charles, 76, and Camilla, 77, were in Middlesbrough in the UK for the day on February 13 when the visited a woman named Rona Grafton who was celebrating the milestone. …
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