Ten years ago today, the royal family of Monaco welcomed its first set of twins into the world with 42 cannon shots. There were 21 for each baby – Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques. Though Princess Gabriella was born two minutes before her brother Jacques, it is he who will lead …
Read More »The Deeply Political Art of Paula Rego
Today Paula Rego (1935–2022) is recognized as one of the most important British artists of the twentieth century, renowned for her searing, darkly sophisticated compositions that confront women’s oppression. She created psychologically complex works using various techniques and styles that challenged stereotypes, countering narratives, histories, and viewpoints of men that …
Read More »Invitation to attend the Royal Procession at Sanam Luang in Bangkok on Dec 12
Invitation to attend the Royal Procession at Sanam Luang in Bangkok on Dec 12. By Pattaya Mail. December 10, 2024. 0. 70. Source link
Read More »Clever reason Royal Mail workers always wear shorts – even when it’s cold outside
It’s safe to say the weather across the UK is freezing right now. Some parts of the country are set to welcome snow, while others are freezing in single-digit temperatures. Nonetheless, it might be a snow storm outside but it’ll never stop our postmen/women from working hard and wearing shorts …
Read More »MP Chris Hinchliff visits Royston Royal Mail delivery office
The Labour MP said: "Royal Mail remains an iconic part of Christmas in the UK – it wouldn't be the same without our posties! "Seeing how the operation … Source link
Read More »Worcester posties get a boost from MP on visit to delivery office
Tom Collins, MP for Worcester, spoke to lead customer operations manager Ian Ruck about Royal Mail’s strategy to continue to make sending and receiving parcels as convenient as possible over the festive period by adding more choice. He heard about services including Parcel Collect, where posties pick up parcels from …
Read More »Boost for City after Canal+ given green light to list in London: Shares in French film studio to start trading before Christmas
By JESSICA CLARK Updated: 17:01 EST, 9 December 2024 The French production firm behind the Paddington films will list in London this month after investors approved the break-up of its parent company. In a boost for the City, Vivendi shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favour of the spin-off of Canal+ and …
Read More »Life expectancy for men in Bath and North East Somerset is one of the best in the South West
MP visits Bath Delivery Office to discover Royal Mail's busy Christmas preparations. Source link
Read More »MP shows support to posties in the run up to Christmas
Postal workers have been been showing what it is like to deliver letters and parcels in the peak Christmas period to their local MP. Jessica Morden, MP for Newport East, visited postal workers at Newport East Delivery Office to find out how they copy with around double the normal volume of …
Read More »Unseen royal items – including a Faberge cigarette case given to Edward VII by his mistress (who was Camilla’s great grandmother) – set to go on display in Buckingham Palace
A Faberge cigarette case given to King Edward VII by his favourite mistress – an ancestor of Queen Camilla – will go on display for the first time at Buckingham palace next spring. It is among a treasure trove of royal mementos, many on display for the first time, in …
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