‘Let’s just hope we don’t get another war like that again.’ Those were the words of 104-year-old Percy Chafer, who served as a Gunner with the 7th Armoured Division and landed on Sword Beach 80 years ago on D-Day. ‘Because, I tell you what,’ he continued with a smirk, ‘I …
Read More »Queen Máxima of the Netherlands looks graceful in royal blue as she pays her respects in Normandy on the 80th anniversary of D-Day
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has joined veterans in Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of the Second World War D-Day landings. The Dutch royal, 53, joined international leaders and other royals at the D-Day Anniversary International Ceremony at Omaha Beach, Normandy, France. Accompanied by her husband King Willem-Alexander, 57, she …
Read More »Moment fake postman used stolen Royal Mail bag as a disguise to steal tools from driveway – as he is jailed for 30 weeks
By Emily Cooper Published: 10:46 EDT, 5 June 2024 | Updated: 10:53 EDT, 5 June 2024 A shameless thief stole Royal Mail uniforms from a van to go on a crime spree disguised as a postman. Jonathan Higgins, 32, forced his way into a Royal Mail van to steal parcels …
Read More »Postal workers tell ‘Czech sphinx’ billionaire bidding to take over Royal Mail for £3.6billion his firm’s commitments are ‘not enough’
Postal workers have told the ‘Czech sphinx’ billionaire bidding to take over Royal Mail for £3.6billion that his firm’s commitments are ‘not enough’. Businessman Daniel Kretinsky, 48, has previously been accused of undervaluing the postal company with his £3.57 billion offer to take over the firm. Known as the ‘Czech Sphinx’ …
Read More »Smiling Prince Andrew seen horse riding around Windsor Castle after King Charles ‘threatens to sever all ties’ with duke unless he leaves the Royal Lodge for Frogmore Cottage
A smiling Prince Andrew has been seen horse riding around Windsor Castle amidst reports King Charles had ‘threatened to sever all ties’ with him unless he leaves the Royal Lodge for his new home in Frogmore Cottage. The disgraced duke, who no longer has official royal duties after being forced to …
Read More »RICHARD PALMER: As Kate’s absence leaves a gaping hole in the monarchy… what Harry and Meghan could learn from the quiet royals who are keeping The Firm going
The announcement by the Palace last week that the Princess of Wales will not be present for the traditional rehearsal of Trooping the Colour was not a particular surprise. As much as I am sure she treasures her role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Irish Guards and would have loved to …
Read More »REVEALED: The sailor sent by China to serve in Royal Navy on D-Day. ROBERT HARDMAN tells the remarkable story of Lam Ping-yu’s role in the invasion and beyond… and his possible fling with a British girl called Violet
He writes of watching the first salvos blasting over the heads of the troops in landing craft heading – like ‘ants’ – for the French coast. He describes German torpedo attacks ‘narrowly’ missing his Royal Navy ship – three times. But what makes this previously unseen witness account of D-Day …
Read More »How Princess Diana’s mother was ‘not cut out for maternity’: Frances Shand Kydd – who died 20 years ago today – left her husband and children for wallpaper tycoon, leading to troubled relationship with her royal daughter
On what would have been her 88th birthday in January, Charles Spencer paid a loving tribute to his mother. The historian, 60, remembered Frances Shand Kydd with ‘love and gratitude’ as he took to social media to post a selection of newspaper cuttings – including one announcing the birth of his …
Read More »My son was butchered with a knife sold by a reality TV star: Heartbroken mother says Apprentice contestant has ‘blood on his hands’ as his weapons website selling £100 machetes is linked to THREE horrifying murders
An online shop run by an Apprentice star sold knives and ninja swords to underage killers, MailOnline can reveal. DNA Leisure, a million-pound enterprise run by ex-Young Apprentice star Adam Eliaz, even encouraged customers to buy up its stock of zombie knives before they are banned later this year. The …
Read More »From Princess Charlotte’s sell-out birthday dress to Prince George’s iconic outfit: British designer behind brand favoured by William and Kate for their children reveals how royal connection has boosted sales
When Rachel Riley first saw nine-month-old Prince George wearing her Sailboat Smocked Dungarees, she couldn’t have foreseen the fame that would follow. George was accompanying his parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, on a three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2014 when he wore a total of four outfits from …
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