A guest on the popular show Antiques Roadshow brought with her an amethyst necklace, a family heirloom, that supposedly belonged to a British socialite and the mistress of King Edward VII. If the guest was looking for a nice pay day, her hopes were quickly dashed when jewelry expert Sarah …
Read More »Jeremy Clarkson stops growing food in some fields as he makes more from eco handouts
Under the SFI, farmers can receive money for turning their arable and horticultural fields into bee friendly wildflower meadows, grassland or planting species that can feed winter birds. The scheme has proved so popular to struggling farmers that last month the government was forced to issue a crackdown, warning that …
Read More »Letter deliveries six days a week are on the verge of being axed, union bosses hint
By Sam Merriman Published: 17:32 EDT, 28 April 2024 | Updated: 18:21 EDT, 28 April 2024 Union bosses have hinted they will accept an end to six-day letter deliveries, paving the way for Royal Mail to make historic cuts to postal services. The Communication Workers Union leaders have suggested they …
Read More »Drop £5 fine for fake ‘Chinese’ stamps, minister urges Royal Mail
Mr Hollinrake wrote: “You will be aware of concerns being expressed by parliamentary colleagues about the £5 surcharge being applied, where a number of them have claimed that they have bought stamps from legitimate sources, but which have then been identified as counterfeit by your system. “I recognise that where …
Read More »‘Non-working Royals’ Harry and Meghan will tour Commonwealth nation Nigeria after being invited by the government to take part in ‘cultural activities’… days after Harry’s UK Invictus event (so will Meghan join him in Britain first?)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will tour Nigeria in an unofficial Royal visit after being invited by the country’s government to take part in ‘cultural activities’. The Duke of Sussex, 39, will fly to the west African country to join Meghan just days after his return to Britain for the Invictus Games 10th …
Read More »Prince Harry fans joke Hollywood star joining the Duke at Invictus service will ‘pick up some tips for a future role’… after royal said he would want actor to play him in The Crown
By Katherine Lawton Published: 12:54 EDT, 28 April 2024 | Updated: 13:01 EDT, 28 April 2024 Fans of Prince Harry have joked that the Hollywood star joining the Duke at the Invictus Games service will pick up some tips for a future role – after the royal said he would …
Read More »King’s commitment to public service: How Charles has continued his royal duties despite ill health, hosting world leaders in London and attending Easter service, as Palace announces he will visit cancer treatment centre next week
King Charles has continued his royal duties while receiving treatment for cancer, including hosting foreign dignitaries and attending the Easter Service. Despite suspending his public-facing engagements, the 75-year-old has also fulfilled his constitutional role by hosting Privy Council meetings, reading documents in his red box and attending a weekly meeting with …
Read More »Harry’s subtle snub to royal family? Prince doesn’t wear Coronation medal given to him by King Charles to present ‘Soldier of the Year’ award – after previously dropping it in message to US veterans last year
Prince Harry appeared to forego wearing the medal marking his father’s coronation as he handed out an award to a top-performing American soldier, according to eagle-eyed royal observers. The Duke of Sussex wore an assortment of medals on his jacket as he named combat medic Sergeant First Class Elizabeth Marks the …
Read More »Missing dad and baby last seen in Sydney’s Royal National Park found following urgent search
Police held grave concerns for missing man and baby Pair returned home on Friday morning By Kylie Stevens For Daily Mail Australia Published: 17:38 EDT, 25 April 2024 | Updated: 19:33 EDT, 25 April 2024 A desperate search has been called off after a man and a baby missing from …
Read More »Moment Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond shoots down missile fired by Houthis in Yemen at merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden
By Katherine Lawton Published: 17:06 EDT, 25 April 2024 | Updated: 17:55 EDT, 25 April 2024 This is the moment a Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond shot down a missile fired by Houthis in Yemen at a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden. HMS Diamond was defending the Gulf …
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