On June 18, a submersible named Titan descended into the Atlantic Ocean to explore the ruins of the historic Titanic ship. Less than two hours into its proposed eight-day journey, the vessel lost touch with its mothership and went missing with all five passengers aboard. After four days of frantic …
Read More »For the royals, clothes say more than words can
FASHION The Royal Wardrobe by Rosie Harte (Headline £22, 384 pp) Which royal feared looking fat and had her photos so robustly retouched she looked like a waxwork? Who wooed a king with a headdress which ‘scandalously’ exposed her hairline? And what shade has Queen Camilla banished from her wardrobe? …
Read More »Sutton Park through the years – and its Royal connections
Established as a Royal Forest by the Anglo-Saxon kings of Mercia from their base in Tamworth around the 9th century, the park has long had royal connections. By the 12th century it was used as a Norman deer park and given to the people of Sutton Coldfield by King Henry …
Read More »Alaturka Derby review: Skip Greggs at Derby train station and grab a huge wrap from new Mediterranean cafe – George Allen
You’ve got half-an-hour until your train departs from Derby – and your tummy is rumbling. It would seem that a pasty from Greggs or a panini from Costa are among the few easy options. But as we discovered there’s an exceptionally tasty new offering – with generous portions – just …
Read More »King’s new status crowned with themed hats on Ladies Day at Royal Ascot
Headgear made to look like clocks or huge sunflowers jostled with traditional-looking fascinators or wide-brimmed creations as the stands filled at the famous meeting. Charles and Camilla swept onto the Berkshire course in the carriage procession with the Princess Royal, the King’s cousins, the Earl of Snowdon and Lady Sarah …
Read More »Prince Harry, Meghan Told ‘Ridiculous and Unpleasant Story’ About U.K.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle “squandered a golden opportunity to show” what Britain “is really like in matters of race,” an ex-equality chief said. Trevor Phillips, previously chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, the U.K.’s equality watchdog, said “no one cared about Meghan’s race.” His comments come after …
Read More »Schwartzel excited to defend his LIV London crown
Schwartzel pipped countryman Hennie du Plessis to first place in Hemel Hempstead in 2022, the first event in the inaugural LIV Golf season. The South African then capped a perfect weekend with victory in the team event as Stinger GC stormed to a comfortable victory, fuelling his excitement ahead of …
Read More »Got on a lucky one, came in 18-1 – King and Queen off the mark at Royal Ascot
Charles and Camilla were a picture of delight as their thoroughbred Desert Hero, an 18-1 longshot, crossed the line first in a photo-finish. The late Queen, who was a passionate racehorse owner and Royal Ascot stalwart, would have been “proud and excited” for the couple, said Zara Tindall, the King’s …
Read More »‘Debris field’ found within search area for missing deep-sea vessel
The US Coast Guard (USCG) said a remotely-operated vehicle (ROV) made the discovery near the wreckage of the Titanic on Thursday. The hunt for the missing deep-sea vessel is still an “active search and rescue” mission after it lost communication on Sunday. (PA Graphics) According to reports, the debris found …
Read More »Where Did the Titanic Sank and How Inhospitable Is It?
The ocean is so monstrously vast that it is believed that we know more about space than we do about the bowels of the sea, and for proof of this there is the area of the Atlantic where the Titanic sank that, although it has been explored, there is still …
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