Royal family strains have taken a toll on Prince William’s life, says pal Prince William is facing “uniquely difficult situation” due to years of tension with brother Prince Harry which doubled after his father, King Charles, and wife, Kate Middleton, were diagnosed of cancer. According to a friend of the …
Read More »Liverpool Cathedral to feature on Royal Mail Christmas Stamp
Royal Mail has today (Tuesday 5 November) announced that an original illustration of Liverpool Cathedral will feature as the First Class stamp for its Christmas Special Stamps in 2024. This year holds additional importance to the city as it marks the centenary of the consecration of the cathedral. The Very …
Read More »Welsh Cathedral to feature on Royal Mail Christmas stamp
Royal Mail’s Christmas 2024 card featuring Bangor Cathedral An original illustration of one of Wales’ most celebrated Cathedrals will feature as the Large First Class stamp for the Royal Mail’s Christmas Special Stamps in 2024. Royal Mail’s 2024 Christmas stamps feature some of the many spectacular cathedrals in the UK, …
Read More »Prince William’s sweet reminder of home: Royal wears home-made ‘Papa’ friendship bracelet in nod to his children during South Africa visit
The Prince of Wales sported a sweet reminder of home yesterday as he began his four-day royal visit to South Africa. William was seen wearing a home-made friendship bracelet bearing the word ‘Papa’ – the name his children call him – in Cape Town. His daughter, Princess Charlotte, nine, is …
Read More »St Patrick’s Cathedral Armagh features in Royal Mail’s 2024 Christmas stamp collection
Church of Ireland place of worship among five UK cathedrals to feature in postal service’s 2024 festive campaign It’s part of the postal service’s 2024 Christmas campaign showcasing UK cathedrals. Dean of Armagh the Very Reverend Shane Forster said he was “delighted”. “The image of the light shining out through …
Read More »Scottish retail ‘remains static’ with food sales ‘slightly down’
Scottish retail sales remain “essentially static”, a trend which has run for the entire second half of the year so far, according to experts. Figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) KPMG Scottish retail sales monitor show that total sales in Scotland decreased by 0.7% last month compared with October …
Read More »St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, features on Christmas stamp
St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, features on Christmas stamp Royal Mail has today announced that an original illustration of St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh, will feature as the Second-Class Large Class stamp for its Christmas special stamps in 2024. The stamps feature some of the many spectacular cathedrals in …
Read More »Cornwall based artist illustrated Royal Mail Christmas stamps
St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh was designed by Victorian architect George Gilbert Scott Worship has taken place on the site of St Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh since the 5th century A Cornish-based artist’s illustrations are being used for the Royal Mail’s Christmas stamp collection. Illustrator Judy Joel’s designs feature …
Read More »Royal Mail Christmas stamp collection features St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh
St Patrick’s Cathedral is one of two cathedrals that the city of Armagh is known for. The Church of Ireland cathedral stands on the hill from which the city derives its name – Ard Mhacha, the Height of Macha. St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral sits less than half a mile …
Read More »Royal Mail Christmas Stamp Collection 2024 – Liverpool Cathedral is 1st Class
Royal Mail today announced that an original illustration of Liverpool Cathedral will feature as the First Class stamp for its 2024 Christmas Special collection. The Royal Mail’s special Christmas stamp collection is unveiled today … and Liverpool Cathedral is first class! It is particularly fitting for Liverpool, as 2024 marks …
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