Understanding the Global Spread of Postal Codes

Postal codes have become an essential part of addressing letters and parcels in the modern world. These alphanumeric combinations serve as geographic shortcuts that help streamline mail delivery and other services. In many countries, the postal code system is preceded by the country’s name, further simplifying the process of international …

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How Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were strong feminists: Royal couple supported female artists including military painter Elizabeth Butler and their daughter’s tutor Susan Durant – as their work goes on display

They were well known for their philanthropy, a fascination with science, architecture and modern technology and patronage of the arts. In the early years of their marriage, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were also keen artists, etching their children, pets and literary scenes, at Windsor Castle and Claremont, where they …

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Royal Thai Police host ‘SWAT Challenge 2024’ May 13-18

The competition serves as a crucial platform to enhance the capabilities and readiness of Thailand’s special operations units. The Royal Thai Police are hosting the SWAT Challenge 2024, a grueling competition to identify the nation’s top special operations teams. This year’s event, held from May 13-18, 2024, aims to select …

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Brighton Royal Mail staff ate THC infused chocolate bars

Three members of staff at the Royal Mail’s delivery office in Brighton’s North Road reportedly shared the sweet treats. But minutes later they began to feel the effects of the edibles and experienced panic attacks. Colleagues said they discovered the chocolate was laced with drugs when they saw it written on the packaging. Ambulances …

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hint there are more quasi-royal African tours in the pipeline as they thank Nigeria for ‘the first of many memorable trips’

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have hinted they are planning more quasi-royal African tours in future after thanking Nigeria for the ‘first of many memorable trips’. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been flying back to California after leaving Abuja yesterday following a three-day visit to the country at …

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‘The most progressive royal portrait in a very long time:’ Art dealer hails Jonathan Yeo’s red, fiery painting of King Charles as ‘extraordinary’

An art dealer has hailed King Charles’ new fiery red painting as ‘extraordinary’, describing it as the ‘most progressive royal portrait in a very long time’. The King today unveiled the first completed official portrait of himself since the Coronation at Buckingham Palace. The painting, by the renowned artist Jonathan …

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