People living in West Swindon and Royal Wootton Bassett have been experiencing problems with their post because of a staff shortage at the Royal Mail delivery offices. The Royal Mail said Covid-related sickness and workers having to self-isolate had led to them struggling to keep up with the demand – …
Read More »What is the meaning of a royal patronage? A quick explainer
He will no longer be called His Royal Highness after it was confirmed he will face a civil sex case trial after a US judge dismissed a motion by Andrew’s legal team to have the lawsuit thrown out. Royal patronages are a key part of the Royal Family and a way of …
Read More »What the papers say – January 14
The front pages on Friday are dominated by the Queen stripping the Duke of York of his royal and military titles as the fallout continues from his sexual assault lawsuit. The Daily Telegraph and The Guardian carry the news delivered by Buckingham Palace that the monarchy is moving to distance …
Read More »The Rolling Stones to get “Stamp of Approval” by Royal Mail
UK: The Rolling Stones, described by fans as “the greatest rock and roll band in the world”, will certainly get a lot of satisfaction from the set of 12 stamps Royal Mail are bringing out on January 22 to mark 60 years of their existence. The stamps feature concerts they …
Read More »‘For shame!’ Royal Mail is experiencing even more delays as a result of Covid – 35 postcodes have been affected. » Brinkwire
‘For shame!’ Royal Mail is experiencing even more delays as a result of Covid, with 35 postcodes being affected. Customers have received a new update from Royal Mail today, informing them of service delays in even more parts of the UK. Due to Covid-related issues, such as staff shortages, Royal …
Read More »High street retailer Next slashes sick pay for unvaccinated staff self-isolating over Covid exposure
High street retailer Next has cut sick pay for any of its staff who are unvaccinated but must self isolate due to Covid-19 exposure. Next reportedly understands that it is an “emotive topic”, however, the move is seen as a balance between staff and shareholder needs. Unvaccinated staff will still …
Read More »What is the meaning of a royal patronage? A quick explainer
He will no longer be called His Royal Highness after it was confirmed he will face a civil sex case trial after a US judge dismissed a motion by Andrew’s legal team to have the lawsuit thrown out. Royal patronages are a key part of the Royal Family and a way of …
Read More »Queen strips Prince Andrew of Royal patronages amid sex case trial
The Queen has stripped Prince Andrew’s military affiliations and Royal patronages, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. It comes the day after the it was confirmed the Duke of York will face a civil sex case trial after a US judge dismissed a motion by Andrew’s legal team to have the lawsuit …
Read More »Prince Andrew stripped of royal titles, patronages: Read the Buckingham Palace statement
The Duke of York will no longer be able to use the style “His Royal Highness” in any official capacity, a royal source has said. The Queen has stripped Prince Andrew of his military affiliations and Royal patronages, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. It comes the day after the it was confirmed the …
Read More »Prince Andrew’s military titles, royal patronages removed with ‘Queen’s approval’ amid sexual assault lawsuit
Prince Andrew has given up his military affiliations and will no longer use the title “His Royal Highness” as he battles a lawsuit over allegations of sexual assault. “With The Queen’s approval and agreement, the Duke of York’s military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to The Queen,” Buckingham …
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