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POLICE say 20 people were arrested at last week’s Henley Royal Regatta. The arrests were for assaults, public order and driving offences. Thousands of spectators attended the prestigious rowing event between Wednesday, July 3, and Sunday, July 7. ALSO READ: 3,500 fake cigarettes and counterfeit tobacco seized in Benson Superintendent …

A special parade involving hundreds of service personnel has been overseen by the Princess Royal as HM Naval Base Clyde marked 50 years of housing the UK’s nuclear deterrent. The Continuous At Sea Deterrent (CASD), also known as Trident, has been operated by the Royal Navy Submarine Service at Faslane …

As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex prepare for Archie’s christening, here is a look at what goes on at royal baptisms: – Wedding cake The top tier of a royal wedding cake is traditionally set aside for royal christenings, just like William and Kate did with their seven tier …

A heavily pregnant woman was stabbed to death in her bedroom while her whole family was at home, police have revealed, after announcing her baby has also died. Royal Mail worker Kelly Mary Fauvrelle, 26, was eight months pregnant when she was murdered at her home in Raymead Avenue, Thornton …

  By Press Association 2019 Doddie Weir Former Scotland rugby international Doddie Weir will receive an OBE from the Queen on Tuesday. Weir, who revealed he has motor neurone disease (MND) in 2017, is being honoured for services to rugby, MND research and the Borders community. He set up the My Name’5 …

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to hold a private christening for their son Archie has been criticised as a “mistake” by a royal expert. Royal biographer Penny Junor said members of the public would want to share in Harry and Meghan’s happiness at the baptising of their baby …

A MAJOR Oxford taxi company has reassured customers that wild rumours alleging one of its drivers raped female passengers are unfounded. The claims against an unnamed Royal Cars driver were circulated on a Facebook page for students at Oxford University’s St Anne’s College last week. A post, which appears to …

The Duchess of Cambridge has been named as the new patron of the Royal Photographic Society as she joined youngsters taking part in a workshop run by the prestigious organisation. Kate, who is a keen amateur photographer, has succeeded the Queen as the figurehead of the body, which was officially …

Here are some of the key figures from the royal accounts for 2018-19: – £2.4 million – Cost to the taxpayer of renovating the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Frogmore Cottage. Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor Estate (Google Earth/PA) – £67 million – Taxpayer funds spent by the monarchy on …

Sir Mark Rylance has quit the Royal Shakespeare Company over BP sponsorship. The Oscar-winning star of stage and screen has ended his relationship with the theatre company, citing environmental concerns. Sir Mark has objected to the RSC’s receipt of funding from BP, which he has accused of obscuring its damaging …