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A sweet note from Queen Elizabeth II to Prince William has resurfaced in the wake of her death. The correspondence, composed on Buckingham Palace letterhead, was purportedly penned by Her Majesty in the early 1990s and accompanied by an advent calendar she gifted her grandson. “William,” the short note reads. …

Having spent almost his entire adult life as the heir to the throne, King Charles III’s job has almost always been that of royal engagements and representing the crown. Fortunately this is a job that keeps you well looked after, but what many might not realise is that Charles has …

We’ve had the rush to cash in our £20 and, if you were lucky, £50 notes as the old paper versions became redundant, now the race is on to either use up or swap your stamps. That’s right, the old book of stamps that you have squirrelled away in a …

The Royal Mail will see a big change next year when old stamps are swapped out for new versions that feature a distinctive difference. With the death of the Queen, the face of UK postage Brits have been accustomed to for decades will change with the ascension of King Charles, …

Until the death of the Queen, one source has told The Telegraph, plans for the Coronation were sketched out rather than signed-off. It has “deliberately been kept quite unplanned to ensure it can best reflect the climate at the time at which it happens”, they say. “There will be people …

The collection features Wallace and Gromit and their pals Feathers McGraw, Shaun the Sheep, Timmy, Robin, Morph and Chas, Frank the tortoise and Rocky and Ginger The collection features Wallace and Gromit and their pals Feathers McGraw, Shaun the Sheep, Timmy, Robin, Morph and Chas, Frank the tortoise and Rocky …

Staff at Royal Mail will be taking part in industrial action for several days next month. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have staged strikes amid long-running disputes over low pay and working conditions. There are 19 days of industrial action planned in total, which are likely to affect …

When you’re part of a Royal Family, you already know you come from a long line of noble ancestors whose lives and achievements have been documented for centuries. King Charles III’s lineage, which goes all the way back to William the Conqueror, really needs no introduction. But as all European …

King Charles didn’t just inherit his position as head of state when his mum Queen Elizabeth passed away, he also inherited one of the biggest property portfolios in the world. The Crown Estate consists of 263,000 acres of land across the UK as well as six royal and private dwellings …

It’s no secret that the Queen had a sweet tooth for all things chocolate. In fact, she loved sweet treats so much her favourite floral chocolates cost a whopping £280. At a lower level, our late sovereign would each day enjoy a chocolate biscuit with her afternoon tea. Chief chocolatier …