Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was left firmly out in the cold today, with even his daughters abandoning him at Christmas. While Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie were surprise guests at the King’s royal revelries at Sandringham, the disgraced former Duke of York was seen leaving Royal Lodge, his Windsor mansion, alone. He cut …
Read More »King Charles urges ‘digital detox,’ calls for reconciliation after year filled with royal drama in Christmas speech
All King Charles III seems to want for Christmas, after all the turmoil he’s endured this year, is a “digital detox.” After the British royal family stepped out for its annual Christmas Day church outing, it gathered around the television to watch the monarch’s Christmas broadcast. The speech was filmed earlier …
Read More »Princess Charlotte steals the show at Sandringham after ‘special’ piano duet with Kate – as fans gush 10-year-old royal is already a ‘true pro’
Princess Charlotte stole the spotlight at Sandringham today as she joined her family for Christmas church service this morning – after the 10-year-old was unveiled as the ‘secret’ star of mother Catherine’s Christmas carol concert. King Charles, 77, hosted the royal family’s annual Christmas celebration, with senior royals including Queen …
Read More »A look back at Kent’s biggest stories of 2025
Emily A World War Two spitfire made an emergency landing in a field in West Hythe in May The last year has seen a variety of stories across Kent which have hit the headlines both within the county and further afield. From the impact of “dining and dashing” on business …
Read More »Royal family walks to traditional church service on King’s Sandringham Estate
Led by the King and Queen they walked the short distance from Sandringham House to St Mary Magdalene Church on Charles’s private Sandringham Estate. Charles and Camilla were joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Prince George, the Prince …
Read More »Fundraiser for Aberdeenshire girl, 10, fighting leukaemia hits £600,000
Sophia Wilson, from Sauchen, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia in July this year, with a fundraiser launched to help pay for treatment in the United States. Ruaraidh Britton Reporter 15:24, 25 Dec 2025 Sophia Wilson is receiving cancer treatment(Image: GoFundMe) The family of an Aberdeenshire schoolgirl who is fighting …
Read More »In Pictures: Hardy swimmers and royal watchers brave cold Christmas Day
Dozens of people donned swimsuits and fancy dress as they gathered for an annual festive tradition in London. Members of the Serpentine Swimming Club take part in the Peter Pan Cup race, which is held every Christmas Day at the Serpentine, in Hyde Park. Members of the Serpentine Swimming Club …
Read More »Prince William eager to ditch royal Christmas traditions as King Charles resists change
Prince William wants to modernize Christmas at the palace. The claim was made by royal commentator and broadcaster Neil Sean, following reports that the Prince of Wales wants to eliminate what some consider a dated royal holiday tradition once he becomes king. “Every year, the royals truly let their hair …
Read More »Presents for the Princess and Princes! George, Charlotte and Louis get handfuls of gifts on Christmas Sandringham walkabout
The Royal Family’s young Princes and Princess were left grinning from ear to ear today as well-wishers showered them with gifts on their annual Sandringham Christmas walkabout. Adorable photos captured the future King George clutching a soft toy alongside his younger brother Louis, while Charlotte could be seen reaching over …
Read More »Exact days to avoid when booking flights for your next holiday
Flight booking experts at Skyscanner unveiled the best and worst days to book holiday flights earlier this year Skyscanner recommends booking short-haul flights at least one to three months in advance(Image: Olga Rolenko via Getty Images) Getting affordable flight deals can seem challenging, but help is available. Skyscanner recently revealed …
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