British Royals

Crown Estate steps in to take back control of Windsor park

The Crown Estate is preparing to resume management of a historic park and two car parks lying in adjacent to Windsor Castle, ending more than eight decades of local authority control. Home Park in Windsor, together with the King Edward VII and Romney Lock car parks, has been managed by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) since 1939. However, the council has said it can no longer…
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Balmoral at risk: Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ alert

A yellow “danger to life” weather warning has been issued for Balmoral and surrounding areas of northeast Scotland, as the Met Office predicts prolonged and heavy rainfall from Wednesday evening through to Friday night. The alert covers Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen, Moray, Angus, Perth and Kinross, Stirling, Dundee, Fife and parts of the Highlands. Forecasters have warned that persistent rain on…
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British Royals

“A place where laughter comes as naturally as tears” - Queen Camilla's moving words on important anniversary

The Queen returned to one of her most cherished patronages on Wednesday as she visited Maggie’s Cheltenham to mark the charity’s 30th anniversary – and reflected on the legacy of a woman whose vision transformed cancer care across Britain. Camilla, who has served as President of Maggie’s since 2008, was welcomed to the Gloucestershire centre she officially opened 16 years ago, joining…
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William and Kate's driver receives special recognition in New Year Honours

A trusted driver to the Prince and Princess of Wales has been awarded a Royal Victorian Medal (Silver), placing him among a small group of royal household staff personally recognised by the King for loyal service. Lance Sergeant Scott Robin Bishop, who has served as a driver to the Prince and Princess of Wales, received the honour in recognition of his work supporting the couple during official…
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