King Charles ‘wants to rent out Windsor Royal Lodge for £1million a year’ but Prince Andrew will have to move out of the mansion first. The King is reportedly eager to generate commercial revenue from the stunning home – just as soon as he boots out the disgraced Duke of …
Read More »Perfect poise! Lady Sarah Chatto seen at a dance class aged 10 in pictures taken by her father Lord Snowdon – as the royal is named president of the Royal Ballet School
By Harry Howard, History Correspondent Published: 03:32 EDT, 30 June 2024 | Updated: 05:10 EDT, 30 June 2024 She followed in her late mother’s footsteps this month by being announced as the new president of the Royal Ballet School. Lady Sarah Chatto, 60, takes on the role nearly 70 years …
Read More »The Conservative Party could mount a legal challenge over the General Election after it emerged thousands of postal ballots have not been delivered on time
By Mark Hookham and Brendan Carlin Published: 17:13 EDT, 29 June 2024 | Updated: 17:29 EDT, 29 June 2024 The General Election could be hit by a series of legal challenges after it emerged that thousands of postal ballots have not been delivered on time. At least 13 constituencies have …
Read More »Royal fans share their vivid reactions to King Charles’ new portrait as it is released on Armed Forces Day
Royal fans have shared their vivid reactions to King Charles’ new portrait as the palace released a photograph of His Majesty in full military regalia to mark Armed Forces Day. The portrait of Charles III was taken by photographer Hugo Burnand in Windsor Castle’s Grand Corridor in November last year …
Read More »Postal vote delays will hit all parties, warns John Swinney
Speaking to Radio 4’s Today Programme Mr Highcock added: “I think the first thing we have to say is that the logistical timetable that we have to operate to, for any UK election, is already very tight. That’s been exacerbated in Scotland at this time, as many families have planned …
Read More »Royal Mail’s pug stamps ‘glamorise ailing breed’ claim animal rights campaigners
A spokesman for the organisation said: “Sadly, media and celebrity culture drives demand for a particularly exaggerated look in flat-faced dogs, which can lead to serious health issues such as difficulties breathing.” “Responsible breeders that prioritise health and use tools such as our breathing assessment – the Respiratory Function Grading …
Read More »Non-delivery of postal votes means some electoral results could be challenged
The Scottish school holidays fall earlier than in the rest of the United Kingdom. Malcolm Burr, the convener of the Electoral Management Board for Scotland, called for a “major review” of the postal vote system after the election. “There have been and remain issues with both suppliers and with Royal …
Read More »‘Royal Mail delivered my Christmas cards… during a heatwave’
It comes after Royal Mail wrote to residents of a coastal town apologising for delivery delays blaming dive-bombing seagulls for the inconvenience. Householders in Liskeard, Cornwall, received a letter from the Royal Mail warning them that the aggressive birds have been impacting postal deliveries in the area. Mr Bishop, 72, …
Read More »Who will get a piece of the £146million fees bonanza as part of the massive £3.6bn Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky
By Jessica Clark Published: 19:14 EDT, 26 June 2024 | Updated: 20:40 EDT, 26 June 2024 Bankers, lawyers and advisers will earn nearly £150million from the takeover of Royal Mail. The controversial £3.6billion deal, agreed with billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, would see the postal service fall into foreign ownership for the …
Read More »People in this town aren’t getting mail because of seagull attacks
By Lauren Beavis via SWNS Postal workers should be given ‘hard hats’ to protect them from seagulls according to residents who have stopped getting mail due to attacks. Households have stopped receiving mail due to attacks by the birds and have now called for them to be issued protection. Swooping …
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