It has been one of the most remarkable royal stories, filled with hard work, heartache and – ultimately – joy. As Queen Camilla celebrates her 78th birthday today, her journey to the upper echelons of the Royal Family has been far from straightforward. Indeed, for many years it wasn’t even clear if she …
Read More »Happiness is… a stamp collection: Royal Mail celebrates 75 years of Peanuts
It was the psychological grounding of our youth. High-brow cartoon entertainment for inquisitive young minds. And I’ve never been able to shake off the Lucy nickname – mostly because I was always the one offering unsolicited advice (usually from behind an imaginary lemonade stand). So when I heard Royal Mail …
Read More »Peanuts stamps: Royal Mail marks 75th anniversary | The latest National and International News
Royal Mail has unveiled a delightful collection of eight new stamps celebrating the 75th anniversary of the beloved Peanuts comic strip. The specially commissioned stamps feature classic characters with charming British touches that will resonate with collectors and fans alike. The collection showcases iconic moments reimagined for British audiences, including …
Read More »New stamps mark 75th anniversary of Peanuts comic strip
The eight stamps include specially adapted artworks from classic comic strips that feature the main characters, with some special British touches. Snoopy is seen perched on a red postbox with Woodstock, while Lucy and Linus enjoy a day at the seaside, building a sandcastle. One stamp shows Snoopy and Woodstock …
Read More »EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Royal Mail! Charles’ visit for Holocaust survivor’s 100th
An increasing number of people receive a birthday card from the monarch to celebrate reaching the age of 100, but not many can boast that they had it delivered personally by King Charles. That is, however, what happened on Tuesday. I can disclose. The King made a secret visit to …
Read More »New stamps mark 75th anniversary of Peanuts comic strip
One stamp shows Snoopy lying on a red postbox (Royal Mail/PA) Good grief – Royal Mail has released images of new stamps to mark the 75th anniversary of the popular comic strip Peanuts. The eight stamps include specially adapted artworks from classic comic strips that feature the main characters, with …
Read More »New stamps mark 75th anniversary of Peanuts comic strip
Good grief – Royal Mail has released images of new stamps to mark the 75th anniversary of the popular comic strip Peanuts. The eight stamps include specially adapted artworks from classic comic strips that feature the main characters, with some special British touches. Snoopy is seen perched on a red …
Read More »Royal Mail Hotel for sale in Braidwood for $2 million | Braidwood Times
The main street has about 3 million car trips through it a year, Mr O’Connell said, though admittedly, “a lot of them are repeat cars” and booms during summer holiday time. Just over an hour from the ACT, the town is loved by Canberrans as a stopover location when travelling …
Read More »WATCH: Vegan ad banned after fears it would upset parents who had lost a child
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a controversial ad by the vegan charity Viva!, as it was “likely to be seen as insensitive”, especially “by those with experience of loss or trauma around parenthood”. The charity’s ad – titled Scary Dairy – featured scenes of a baby being taken …
Read More »Queen to be made vice admiral in recognition of her support of the Royal Navy
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, said the honorary role would “further enhance Her Majesty’s relationship with the service”. The appointment will be formally made later when Camilla visits Devonport naval base where, as the sponsor of HMS Astute, she will join a ceremony …
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