Gong for royal aide who accused Meghan of bullying: Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s ex-PR chief Jason Knauf is made Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order The Sussex’s ex-PR chief has been recognised in this years New Year Honours Jason Knauf accused Meghan of bullying junior members of staff before …
Read More »Postal strikes ‘could put teachers’ strikes at risk’
Delays caused by a walkout this month of more than 100,000 members of the Communication Workers Union, which represents postal workers, have led to fears that some Christmas cards will not arrive until February. “There are mountains of postal votes that haven’t arrived yet,” a source said. “It’s very difficult …
Read More »Former Labour star Chuka Umunna advises tycoon accused of plot to take over Royal Mail
Former Labour star Chuka Umunna advises tycoon accused of plot to take over Royal Mail Chuka Umunna has been hired by investment firm run by Daniel Kretinsky Mr Kretinsky upped his stake in the Royal Mail’s parent company to 23 per cent This prompted speculation he is planning a full-blown takeover of …
Read More »I’m the royal superfan who gave a Paddington Bear card to Louis after 300-mile round trip
I’m the royal super-fan who gave Louis a Paddington Bear card after I made a 300-mile round trip to see the Royals at Sandringham this Christmas Maths teacher Peter Wilkinson travels from Leeds to Norfolk each Christmas He handed Prince Louis an adapted Paddington card during royal walk yesterday Peter …
Read More »Andrew makes surprise appearance at Sandringham – but expert says he’ll ‘never be working royal’
Prince Andrew made a surprise appearance as the Royal Family enjoyed their annual Christmas walkabout at Sandringham – but a royal expert has insisted he will ‘never be the working royal he once was’. The Duke of York, 62, walked behind senior royals as crowds lined the road outside Sandringham …
Read More »Shoppers face travel chaos but if they make it to the shops there are bargains galore
Lovethesales.com, one of the country’s biggest online sales websites, said there had already been significant bargains available in the run up to Christmas, with more expected over the January sales period. Mark Solomon, from lovethesales.com, said: “We have seen a large number of retailers launch Christmas deals early this year, …
Read More »Beaming Kate and William introduce their children to fans as interactions delight Sandringham crowd
A beaming Kate and William looked proud as punch today as their introduced their children to royal fans gathered outside Sandringham church during the King’s first Christmas walkabout. The Princess of Wales and her husband guided George, Charlotte and Louis as they spoke with well wishers and received gifts from …
Read More »King Charles’ Christmas message won’t stray far from the late Queen’s traditions, say royal experts
King Charles’ first Christmas message won’t stray too far from the late Queen’s usual traditions, say royal experts – who predict his first broadcast to nation as monarch will reflect on ‘how positive’ Queen Elizabeth II was It is predicted that King Charles will deliver a ‘heart-warmingly familiar’ speech Royal …
Read More »Peep show star Lady Sophie Winkleman praises Royal Family after Sussexes’ Netflix ‘truth bombs’
Lady Sophie Winkleman may have taken a veiled swipe at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in a Christmas day column as she looks forward to visiting members of the royal family today. Lady Sophie, who is married to the Duke of Kent’s son, Lord Frederick Windsor, said she ‘cherishes’ her …
Read More »Christmas is the season to be merry, however much we have lost
I was struck when I was posting my Christmas cards – ever the optimist, given the mail strike – that our stamps still have the late Queen’s head on them, even the ones specially printed for the festive season. Our coins still have her face embossed on them, and she …
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