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The end of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign does not just mean a changeover for the UK’s head of state. The Queen’s face or name have been put on many British (and overseas) items over the many decades of her reign, from state-owned objects – like currency – to brands you …

A royal historian has claimed to know the real reason for the reported rift between Prince Harry and William. The estrangement between the two brothers who were previously close is said to have started months after Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in 2018. In an updated edition of his book …

After the tragic passing of Queen Elizabeth II several events and industrial strikes have been cancelled out of respect. But which strikes affecting Kent are no longer taking place? The Queen died on Thursday, September 8, which marked the end of an era. She was the longest-reigning British monarch and …

The country is in a period of national mourning following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with her funeral still to take place. The late monarch passed away “peacefully” aged 96 last Thursday (September 8) in Balmoral, Aberdeenshire surrounded by close members of the royal family. Her son King Charles …

Strikes Postal and rail strikes were cancelled on Thursday as the country entered a period of national mourning after the death of the Queen.  A planned strike by Royal Mail workers on Friday has been called off following the Queen’s death. Members of the Communication Workers Union were due to …

Royal Mail has released a statement on the validity of stamps in light of the Queen’s death. Stamps that feature the iconic profile of the Queen will continue to be valid until they can be swapped out. Just like money, the Queen’s face will be phased out rather than switched …

Events in sport and the arts are being cancelled as the country mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth. Changes to so many aspects of British life – from the running of government to pastimes like sports matches and plays to televisions and radio output – will be seen during the …

The death of Queen Elizabeth II continues to send shockwaves across the world. Though it was known that the long-serving monarch could not reign forever, her passing on Thursday afternoon (September 8) has left people reeling. In the UK, not only is there a period of mourning to navigate, but …

It’s claimed Harry and Meghan have missed the boat when it comes to visiting the Queen, with royal experts saying ‘it would now be too embarrassing for them’, reports The Mirror. They both due at an event in Manchester tomorrow, and will then jet off Germany before returning later in …

There are only six months left to get those old stamps used up before they become worthless and millions are left taking up space in a drawer. Stamps that feature a profile image of the Queen’s head are being phased out by the Royal Mail. Known as the ‘definitive stamps’ …