A 121-year-old postcard that “should be in a museum” has been delivered more than a century late. The card, printed with a scenic view of a stag standing in front of snowy mountains, is believed to date back to 1903 but was only recently received by staff at Swansea Building …
Read More »Postcard Delivered 121 Years Late
Somebody mailed a postcard to 11 Cradock Street in Wales, and the postal service delivered it on Friday. The only strange thing is that it’s dated August 3, 1903, reports Wales Online. It’s addressed to “Miss Lydia Davies,” who presumably lived at the address 121 years ago. These days, …
Read More »Beneath the grandeur and formalities, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are just like ‘normal’ kids – as these pictures show
With their palaces, uniforms and formal duties, the royals are usually strictly aligning with protocol when they appear in public. The children though are another story – as Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have proved time and again. Whether it’s eating pizza, blowing raspberries or getting animated over …
Read More »Prince William and George’s sporting double act: How the royal father and son have bonded at the football, cricket and rugby
We know from his love of polo and attendance at Aston Villa matches that Prince William has always had a passion for sport. But the Prince of Wales’ oldest son, Prince George, is clearly taking after him. Last month, George joined William when he attended the FA Cup Final at …
Read More »Prince William and George’s sporting double act: How the royal father and son have bonded at the football, cricket and rugby
We know from his love of polo and attendance at Aston Villa matches that Prince William has always had a passion for sport. But the Prince of Wales’ oldest son, Prince George, is clearly taking after him. Last month, George joined William when he attended the FA Cup Final at …
Read More »Will Kate Middleton and Prince William release a photo for Charlotte’s birthday? Royal fans eagerly await a new picture of the Princess as she turns nine
Princess Charlotte is set to turn nine tomorrow, with royal watchers all over the world eagerly anticipating a new picture of the young royal. Many are wondering if the Prince and Princess of Wales will share a new snap of their only daughter, following the fallout from Kate Middleton’s photoshop …
Read More »AN WILSON: I hope Kate’s brave video made Harry reflect on how he treated ‘the sister I’ve never had’ – the royals could do with this rift being healed
Illnesses in families can be the cause of reconciliations. It was good to read that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had sent a tender private message to their brother and sister-in-law after the Princess of Wales’s moving announcement. This communication, which followed a public statement from Montecito wishing Kate …
Read More »King Charles’ love of nature is immortalised as Royal Mint issues eight new coins featuring squirrels, doormice and national flowers
He has held a lifelong passion for the natural world and efforts to protect it. Now, King Charles’ love of conservation and the environment have been immortalised in eight new coins unveiled by the Royal Mint which feature animals, flora and fauna that can be found in the UK. The …
Read More »British shops in Canada see demand for King Charles goods, despite royal drama
Rita and Carl Hulme stand with King Charles merchandise at Blimeys British Store and Gift Shop in Essex, Ont., on April 16.Nicole OSBORNE/The Canadian Press When Queen Elizabeth died in September, Carl Hulme happened to be in England – the perfect spot to scoop up commemorative fine bone china, tea …
Read More »Heirbnb! All the Royal properties you can rent to live like a monarch for the week
From Balmoral Castle in the Highlands to Llwynywermod, a small farmhouse in Wales, King Charles has an unrivalled portfolio of properties, regal and rustic. And the good news is that you can stay in many of them this summer because the royal estates are embracing holiday lettings in a serious …
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