One of my favourite books as I was growing up was A. P. Herbert’s hilarious collection of Punch columns, Uncommon Law (first published 1935), which was later adapted as the hit BBC comedy series, Misleading Cases. Alas, they don’t make ’em like that any more. As some readers may recall, …
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By Ephraim Hardcastle for the Daily Mail Published: 20:40 EDT, 24 June 2024 | Updated: 21:00 EDT, 24 June 2024 One of the late Queen’s best-loved roles was patron of the Royal Pigeon Racing Association, retaining fond memories of her father George VI’s enthusiasm for the birds. His favourite, Royal …
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Seeing Kate, the Princess of Wales, at the Trooping of the Colour was “really exciting” and a “special” moment, revealed the soldier who led the event. The iconic annual celebration to mark King Charles’ official birthday took place on Saturday, and also marked the princess’ first public appearance since stepping …
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A mystery donor is sending £1,000 in £20 notes to various charities – three in the last few months. The latest good cause to receive the cash is Bristol Autism Support having received £1,020 in the post. Recently the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), based in Portishead, received an anonymous …
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Sir David Attenborough and Richard Armitage lead Leicestershire’s nominations for this year’s National Television Awards (NTAs). The tale of the county’s historical royal seducers is also shortlisted for this year’s glitzy ceremony which is voted for by the public. Sir David, who grew up in Leicester, has the joint most …
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The BBC has used £169million chasing TV licence dodgers in what has been branded a “blatant waste of money”. The BBC are paying logistics company Whistl and Royal Mail £33.8million a year for five years to deliver letters to those suspected of not paying. The spending is equivalent to nearly …
Read More »From state receptions to military welcomes, much about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s whistlestop visit to Nigeria seemed like a royal tour. However, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex set foot in the West African nation very much on their own terms after being invited by its military for the three-day …
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Prince Harry told reporters it is ‘great’ to be back in the UK while attending an event for a children’s charity, hours before he is joined by Meghan as the pair fly to Nigeria for a three-day tour. Speaking yesterday while visiting London for Scotty’s Little Soldiers, a charity for bereaved …
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The divide between the Spencers and the Windsors was highlighted by those who did and didn’t attend Prince Harry’s Invictus Games service, an expert claimed today. Harry gave warm hugs to his uncle Earl Spencer and aunt Lady Jane Fellowes at St Paul’s Cathedral before the event to celebrate the …
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By Ephraim Hardcastle for the Daily Mail Published: 19:19 EDT, 29 April 2024 | Updated: 19:23 EDT, 29 April 2024 French magazine Paris Match elevates the art of doctored Royal photographs to a new level with a portrait of 72-year-old Kate as Queen Mother in 2054. In a 200-page 75th birthday …
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