In an historic moment that befits her royal status, Cunard Line’s new Queen Anne departed Southampton just after 9 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024 to begin her maiden voyage. Thousands of spectators lined the shore to watch her departure, and a spectacular fireworks show heralded the beginning of what …
Read More »What Reading will look like in 2034 as 6,000 flats are on the way
As part of the Chronicle’s reporting into these changes, this week we take a look at some of the biggest projects on the horizon and how they will shape the town of tomorrow. A total of 6,219 flats across 13 developments are at various stages of the planning process as …
Read More »Inside Harry and Meghan’s Nigerian tour: Meghan will be treated as a ‘warrior princess’, they will have their own ‘royal’ entourage – and there may be a ceremonial tug of war, reveals SARAH RAINEY
Cheering crowds, colourful bouquets and a plush red carpet: when Prince Charles and Princess Diana touched down in Nigeria on March 15, 1990, legions of fans lined the runway to welcome them. Every step of their five-day tour was recorded in fulsome detail by the world’s press, who joined them …
Read More »King Charles’ attendance at this year’s royal garden parties ‘will be confirmed on the day’ as he continues his cancer treatment, Palace announces
The attendance of King Charles III and other Royal Family members at garden parties this summer will be ‘confirmed on the day’, Buckingham Palace said today. Two of the traditional gatherings will take place in the Buckingham Palace Garden in London later this month – next Wednesday, May 8 and …
Read More »King hugged by niece Zara Tindall at Royal Windsor Horse Show
Charles made his third public visit of the week to tour the popular equestrian attraction, which was a firm favourite with his mother Queen Elizabeth II. The late monarch was a passionate fan of the event staged on her doorstep close to Windsor Castle and would frequently be seen walking …
Read More »King Charles bursts into laughter as high-spirited monarch is spotted watching the Royal Windsor Horse Show as he returns to public duties following cancer shock
By Olivia Christie Published: 15:17 EDT, 3 May 2024 | Updated: 16:49 EDT, 3 May 2024 King Charles burst into fits of laughter today as he made a surprise visit to the Royal Windsor Horse Show while his cancer treatment continues. The high-spirited monarch looked delighted and was spotted pointing …
Read More »Teenager detained for life over fatal stabbing of 16-year-old at house party
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Read More »Former solicitor who exploited Grenfell Tower scheme is jailed
A struck-off solicitor exploited the Grenfell Tower tragedy and Windrush scheme to submit fraudulent immigration applications. Flora Mendes, 45, from Luton, made up fake addresses in Grenfell Tower as part of a deceptive scheme to convince 14 immigrants she was a legitimate immigration lawyer who could help secure them residence …
Read More »I tried the UK’s third best fish and chip restaurant hidden away under a Bristol flyover
The hake brought tears to my eyes. Buttery, creamy, and crunchy, I smothered the batter in tartare sauce and doused it in malt vinegar and lemon juice. It was by far the best fish I have ever eaten. “We have to come back,” I repeatedly told my partner as we …
Read More »Coutts prepares to de-bank Britain
Coutts Bank is preparing to shift billions of pounds worth of clients’ funds out of the London stock market into foreign company shares in a huge blow to the City. The 332-year-old lender, which has King Charles as a client and, until recently, former UKIP leader Nigel Farage, will transfer …
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