Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are promoting the work of a journalist-run Instagram account that focuses on positive news stories globally as part of their work into the New Year. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will ‘shine a spotlight’ on the @goodnews_movement as they choose a different Instagram account …
Read More »The Queen ‘admires’ how Kate Middleton has adapted to royal life, claims expert
Her Majesty ‘admires’ how Kate Middleton has adapted to the job of Queen-in-waiting with ‘quiet dignity’, royal expert Jennie Bond claims Jennie Bond claims Queen ‘admires’ way Kate Middleton adapted to royal life Says that Duchess of Cambridge has a ‘quiet dignity’ and works ‘behind scenes’ Believes she’s ‘come into her …
Read More »Transport Secretary Grant Shapps plans to trial a system of ‘flexible’ season tickets
End of the line for rail fare rip-off? Transport Secretary Grant Shapps plans to trial a system of ‘flexible’ season tickets with discounts for part-time workers Transport Secretary Shapps will announce plans to trial ‘flexible’ season tickets Will offer discounts to part-time workers who travel three or four days per week …
Read More »Archie’s first Christmas: Royal got ‘books, blocks and ball pit’
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex treated their son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor to ‘books, building blocks and a ball pit’ for Christmas, according to a royal source. Meghan Markle, 38, and Prince Harry, 35, reportedly ‘couldn’t help’ but spoil the seven-month-old for his first festive big day. Speaking to Us Weekly, the source …
Read More »Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share unseen photo of Archie
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have shared an unseen picture of baby Archie in a highlight reel of their top moments of 2019. Harry, 35, and Meghan, 38, posted the sweet picture tonight, as 2019 drew to a close, choosing Coldplay’s 2003 sombre track ‘Clocks’. The candid snap shows Prince …
Read More »Japan’s royal family beam and laugh as they pose for New Year’s family portrait
The Japanese royal family have posed for a rare family portrait to celebrate New Year, marking the first time that Emperor Naruhito and Emperor Emeritus Akihito have been seen publicly together since the former head of state’s abdication. Emperor Naruhito, 59, can be seen beaming alongside his father, 86, and …
Read More »Home Guard cartoons showing bumbling ‘Dad’s Army’ preparing to fight the Nazis
Humorous paintings of the Home Guard that were censored during the war have come to light and are going on sale. The light-hearted works were produced by artist Gilbert Spencer, who was too old to enlist during the Second World War and so joined the Home Guard in the Lake …
Read More »Diane Abbott’s privately-educated son, 28, is charged with 11 new offences
Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott’s privately-educated son, 28, is charged with 11 offences including exposing himself and attacks on police and NHS staff James Abbott-Thompson appeared at Thames Magistrates Court on Tuesday Charged with 11 new offences including 9 assaults – most on police and medics He also faces count …
Read More »Princess Anne sent a letter of to midwives ahead of the new year, which will celebrate their work
The Princess Royal has expressed her ‘profound admiration’ for midwives in a letter to mark the start of a year-long celebration of the profession. Princess Anne, 69, wrote to the Royal College of Midwives in London on the eve of 2020, a year which has been designated by the World …
Read More »Prince William issues stark warning about the future of the planet
Humanity risks irreparably damaging the Earth with climate change, Prince William warned last night. His dramatic intervention came as Britain recorded its hottest December day and unprecedented wildfires tore across drought-stricken Australia. William said the Earth was at a ‘tipping point’ and humans had just ten years to save the …
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