Birmingham 2022 will see commemorative coins and stamps released as part of an exclusive licensing deal. CGF Partnerships and Birmingham 2022 have signed a licensing deal with The Royal Mint and Royal Mail to produce the once in a lifetime pieces. Royal Mail has a long history of issuing stamps …
Read More »Prince Harry launches libel case over Mail on Sunday claims that he lied in police protection row
The Duke’s legal firm, Schillings, has alleged that the claims he lied about offering to pay for his protection and that he wanted the existence of the litigation to remain confidential are false and defamatory, the Telegraph understands. The legal action has led royal observers to believe it is unlikely …
Read More »Prince Charles ‘keen to put his own stamp on royal insignia’ when he becomes king
The original was thought to have belonged to Edward the Confessor, who was canonised by the Catholic Church in 1161, but was destroyed after the execution of Charles I in 1649. The current version was made for Charles II in 1661. It was only in 1911, when George V came …
Read More »Martin Lewis’ Royal Mail warning as stamp changes come into effect
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued some important advice to households ahead of Royal Mail stamp changes which are due to come into effect. In a major shake-up, aiming to boost security, stamps with the the Queen’s head and ‘1st’ or ‘2nd’ class written on them will no longer …
Read More »Royal Family: What it’s like to work at Buckingham Palace from a staff cinema to massive swimming pool
52 bedrooms; 78 bathrooms; 39 acres of landscaped gardens; a grand collection of offices… and, naturally, the most famous balcony in the world. It is Buckingham Palace, and apart from, perhaps, the White House across the Atlantic, it is the most famous home in the world. Yet- as one might …
Read More »Special edition stamps released by Royal Mail for Platinum Jubilee
Eight new stamps have been released by Royal Mail to celebrate the Queen’s dedication to service in her Platinum Jubilee year. Elizabeth II will celebrate 70 years on the throne on Sunday, February 6 and she will be the first British monarch to celebrate such a milestone. The new set …
Read More »Scots golf course named after Prince Andrew refuses to change despite scandal
One of Scotland’s top golf courses is refusing to change its name over the sex scandal engulfing Prince Andrew. The Duke’s Course at St Andrews is sticking with the “well established” name – despite pressure from Fife politicians to cut ties with the royal. The course – owned by the …
Read More »Platinum Jubilee: Queen’s milestone to be celebrated with eight new stamps
The Queen is just two days away from her record-breaking anniversary on the throne on Sunday. A new set of stamps from Royal Mail features photographs of the monarch throughout the decades of her reign The stamps celebrate The Queen’s dedication to service during her reign The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee …
Read More »Queen’s ‘grave concerns’ about Kate Middleton shared by royal insider
The Queen’s “grave concerns” about Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, have been revealed by a new royal expert’s book. The royal insider spoke out about Her Majesty’s reservations about Prince William’s future wife. William and Kate tied the knot in 2011, before having three kids together – eight year …
Read More »The Queen ‘in despair’ after difficult week according to royal expert
The Queen is reportedly “in despair” after a tough week for Her Majesty. Her Majesty, who turned 95 last year, is struggling after a rocky week, an expert has claimed. Royal expert Jennie Bond told OK! magazine: “I think the Queen will be holding her hands up in despair with …
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