King Charles’ first Christmas message won’t stray too far from the late Queen’s usual traditions, say royal experts – who predict his first broadcast to nation as monarch will reflect on ‘how positive’ Queen Elizabeth II was It is predicted that King Charles will deliver a ‘heart-warmingly familiar’ speech Royal …
Read More »Kate Middleton joins the King at Christmas Day church service in Sandringham
The Princess of Wales looked elegant in khaki as she joined Prince William, The King and the rest of the Royal Family at today’s Christmas Day Church service in Sandringham. Kate Middleton, 40, beamed as she held her youngest son, four-year-old Prince Louis’s hand while she walked along with Prince …
Read More »In pictures: Scotland's Christmas postbox toppers – BBC News
A postbox topper is a hat or bonnet for a postbox, designed as a tribute or to commemorate special events. The Royal Mail shared photos on Facebook, … Source link
Read More »Innovative recipes to spice up your post-Christmas meals
Christmas dinner is one of the highlights of the festive season but leftovers can be as delicious as the main event. If you’re bored of turkey, or tofurkey, sandwiches then these two treats will keep you and your family happy this Christmas. Finding something different to do with the copious …
Read More »In praise of robins – our festive feathered friends
ROBINS have been a familiar sight on our Christmas cards since Victorian times. Royal Mail staff wore bright red coats back then and were nicknamed robins or redcoats, after the little bird, and at some point card illustrators began to draw robins on festive cards. Sadly, Victorians used to kill …
Read More »Peep show star Lady Sophie Winkleman praises Royal Family after Sussexes’ Netflix ‘truth bombs’
Lady Sophie Winkleman may have taken a veiled swipe at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in a Christmas day column as she looks forward to visiting members of the royal family today. Lady Sophie, who is married to the Duke of Kent’s son, Lord Frederick Windsor, said she ‘cherishes’ her …
Read More »It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas….on the Farm!
Everyone here at The Scottish Farmer is hoping you are enjoying today’s festivities. And since it is a time for giving we thought we would give you a wee surprise with some Christmas / Winter themed photographs sent in by our readers. We hope you enjoy them as much as …
Read More »Banquet of Christmas treats for royalty in Worcester
AS Christmas 1214 approached Worcestershire’s high society was all a-twitter. King John was on his way and intending to spend the festive season in the city. In the event pressing business in London restricted his stay to just two days, but that was long enough for John to enjoy a …
Read More »Your rights explained if you want to return unwanted Christmas gifts
Giving and receiving presents is part of most families’ Christmas celebrations – but everyone’s received a gift at some point which just isn’t for them. Whether it’s something that doesn’t fit or something you already have, the good news is that most high street chains have return policies that go …
Read More »Sunak urged to drop two-child benefit cap to lift half a million out of poverty
Rishi Sunak has been urged to drop “unspeakably cruel” policies to lift half a million children out of poverty. SNP MP Kirsten Oswald has urged the Prime Minister to U-turn on his decision to back the two-child limit and benefit cap policies set by his predecessors. Households with more than …
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